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Saving inpatient beds: are day-case total parathyroidectomies possible and safe? (2023)

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Type of publication:Conference abstract

Author(s):*Sultana E.; *McDonald S.; Al-Saadi N.; Chang J.; *Sandhu K.; *Houghton A.

Citation:British Journal of Surgery. Conference: Annual Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland. Harrogate United Kingdom. 110(Supplement 6) (pp vi12), 2023.

Abstract:Introduction: Total parathyroidectomy on patients with hyperparathyroidism traditionally required an inpatient hospital stay to monitor patients for postoperative hypocalcaemia. Our centre developed a safe protocol in 2015 which enables total parathyroidectomies to be carried out as a day-case procedure. This protocol, developed in conjunction with the renal physicians, involves giving the patient oral alfacalcidol preoperatively for 5 days and close monitoring of the calcium levels postoperatively to permit safe same day discharge. Method(s): A single centre retrospective study was carried out on all patients who underwent a total parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism between 2005 and 2022. A comparison study was done before and after the protocol was introduced in 2015. Data were collected regarding the patient comorbidities, peri-operative calcium level, post-operative calcium, potassium and parathyroid levels, length of hospital stay, operative procedure details, hospital readmission, and 30-day morbidity. Result(s): 57 patients underwent total parathyroidectomy during the study period (22 before protocol and 35 after the protocol). After introduction of the protocol, 40% of patients were discharged on the same day, compared to only 4.54% previously. The duration of inpatient hospital stay was reduced from 0-13 days to 0-3 days. Reasons for prolonged hospital stay in the remaining patients included refractory hyperkalaemia requiring dialysis, complications secondary to anaesthesia, as well as hypocalcaemia in a few cases. No patient required readmission during the 30-day post-operative period. Conclusion(s): Day-case surgery for total parathyroidectomy can be achieved safely in patients with a preoperative regimen of alfacalcidol and close monitoring of calcium levels post-operatively, emulating a virtual ward round.

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Effects of a transoceanic rowing challenge on cardiorespiratory function and muscle fitness (2024)

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Type of publication:Journal article

Author(s):*Ellis, Chris; *Ingram, Thomas; Kite, Chris; Taylor, Sue; Howard, Liz; Pike, Joanna; *Lee, Eveline; Buckley, John.

Citation:International Journal of Sports Medicine.  2024 Feb 24.

Abstract:Ultra-endurance sports and exercise events are becoming increasingly popular for older age groups. We aimed to evaluate changes in cardiac function and physical fitness in males aged 50-60 years who completed a 50-day transoceanic rowing challenge. This case account of four self-selected males included electro- and echo-cardiography (ECG, echo), cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness measures recorded nine-months prior to and three weeks after a transatlantic team-rowing challenge. No clinically significant changes to myocardial function were found over the course of the study. The training and race created expected functional changes to left ventricular and atrial function; the former associated with training, the latter likely due to dehydration, both resolving towards baseline within three weeks post-event. From race-start to finish all rowers lost 8.4-15.6 kg of body mass. Absolute cardiorespiratory power and muscular strength were lower three weeks post-race compared to pre-race, but cardiorespiratory exercise economy improved in this same period. A structured programme of moderate-vigorous aerobic endurance and muscular training for >6 months, followed by 50-days of transoceanic rowing in older males proved not to cause any observable acute or potential long-term risks to cardiovascular health. Pre-event screening, fitness testing, and appropriate training is recommended, especially in older participants where age itself is an increasingly significant risk.

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Predictors of mortality in periprosthetic fractures of the hip: results from the national PPF study (2023)

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Type of publication:Journal article

Author(s):Nasser, Ahmed Abdul Hadi Harb; Prakash, Rohan; Handford, Charles; Osman, Khabab; Chauhan, Govind Singh; Nandra, Rajpal; Mahmood, Ansar; Dewan, Varun; Davidson, Jerome; Al-Azzawi, Mohammed; Smith, Christian; Gawad, Mothana; Palaiologos, Ioannis; Cuthbert, Rory; Wignadasan, Warran; Banks, Daniel; Archer, James; Odeh, Abdulrahman; Moores, Thomas; Tahir, Muaaz; Brooks, Margaret; Biring, Gurdeep; Jordan, Stevan; Elahi, Zain; Shaath, Mohammed; Veettil, Manoj; De, Chiranjit; Handford, Charles; Bansal, Mohit; Bawa, Akshdeep; Mattar, Ahmed; Tandra, Varun; Daadipour, Audrina; Taha, Ahmed; Gangoo, Shafat; Srinivasan, Sriram; Tarisai, Mandishona; Budair, Basil; Subbaraman, Krishna; Khan, Farrukh; Gomindes, Austin; Samuel, Arjun; Kang, Niel; Kapur, Karan; Mainwaring, Elizabeth; Bridgwater, Hannah; Lo, Andre; Ahmed, *Usman; Khaleeq, *Tahir; El-Bakoury, Ahmed; Rashed, Ramy; Hosny, Hazem; Yarlagadda, Rathan; Keenan, Jonathan; Hamed, Ahmed; Riemer, Bryan; Qureshi, Arham; Gupta, Vatsal; Waites, Matthew; Bleibleh, Sabri; Westacott, David; Phillips, Jonathan; East, Jamie; Huntley, Daniel; Masud, Saqib; Mirza, Yusuf; Mishra, Sandeep; Dunlop, David; Khalefa, Mohamed; Balasubramanian, Balakumar; Thibbaiah, Mahesh; Payton, Olivia; Berstock, James; Deano, Krisna; Sarraf, Khaled; Logishetty, Kartik; Lee, George; Subbiah-Ponniah, Hariharan; Shah, Nirav; Venkatesan, Aakaash; Cheseldene-Culley, James; Ayathamattam, Joseph; Tross, Samantha; Randhawa, Sukhwinder; Mohammed, Faisal; Ali, Ramla; Bird, Jonathan; Khan, Kursheed; Akhtar, Muhammad Adeel; Brunt, Andrew; Roupakiotis, Panagiotis; Subramanian, Padmanabhan; Bua, Nelson; Hakimi, Mounir; Bitar, Samer; Najjar, Majed Al; Radhakrishnan, Ajay; Gamble, Charlie; James, Andrew; Gilmore, Catherine; Dawson, Dan; Sofat, Rajesh; Antar, Mohamed; Raghu, Aashish; Heaton, Sam; Tawfeek, Waleed; Charles, Christerlyn; Burnand, Henry; Duffy, Sean; Taylor, Luke; Magill, Laura; Perry, Rita; Pettitt, Michala; Okoth, Kelvin; Pinkney, Thomas.

Citation:Injury. 54(12):111152, 2023 Oct 24.

Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Periprosthetic fractures (PPFs) around the hip joint are increasing in prevalence. In this collaborative study, we aimed to investigate the impact of patient demographics, fracture characteristics, and modes of management on in-hospital mortality of PPFs involving the hip. METHODS: Using a multi-centre cohort study design, we retrospectively identified adults presenting with a PPF around the hip over a 10-year period. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to study the independent correlation between patient, fracture, and treatment factors on mortality. RESULTS: A total of 1,109 patients were included. The in-hospital mortality rate was 5.3%. Multivariable analyses suggested that age, male sex, abbreviated mental test score (AMTS), pneumonia, renal failure, history of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and deep surgical site infection were each independently associated with mortality. Each yearly increase in age independently correlates with a 7% increase in mortality (OR 1.07, p=0.019). The odds of mortality was 2.99 times higher for patients diagnosed with pneumonia during their hospital stay [OR 2.99 (95% CI 1.07-8.37) p=0.037], and 7.25 times higher for patients that developed renal failure during their stay [OR 7.25 (95% CI 1.85-28.47) p=0.005]. Patients with history of PVD have a six-fold greater mortality risk (OR 6.06, p=0.003). Mode of treatment was not a significant predictor of mortality. CONCLUSION: The in-hospital mortality rate of PPFs around the hip exceeds 5%. The fracture subtype and mode of management are not independent predictors of mortality, while patient factors such as age, AMTS, history of PVD, pneumonia, and renal failure can independently predict mortality. Peri-operative optimisation of modifiable risk factors such as lung and kidney function in patients with PPFs around the hip during their hospital stay is of utmost importance.

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Day-case and in-patient elective inguinal hernia repair surgery across England: an observational study of variation and outcomes (2023)

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Type of publication:Journal article

Author(s):Joyner, J; Ayyaz, F M; *Cheetham, M; Briggs, T W R; Gray, W K.

Citation:Hernia. 2023 Oct 18.

Abstract:PURPOSE: Elective primary inguinal hernia repair surgery is increasingly being conducted as a day-case procedure. However, in England there is evidence of wide variation in day-case rates across hospitals. Reducing the extent of this variation has the potential to support more efficient use of resources (e.g., clinician time, hospital beds) and help the recovery of elective surgical activity following the COVID-19 pandemic. The aims of this study were to explore the extent of variation in day-case rates across healthcare providers in England and to evaluate the safety of day-case elective primary inguinal hernia repair surgery. METHODS: This was an exploratory, retrospective analysis of observational data from the Hospital Episode Statistics data set for England. All patients aged >= 17 years undergoing a first elective inguinal hernia repair between 1st April 2014 and 31st March 2022 were identified. The exposure of interest was day-case or in-patient stay, and the primary outcome of interest was 30-day emergency readmission with an overnight stay. For reporting, providers were aggregated to an Integrated Care Board (ICB) level. RESULTS: A total of 413,059 elective primary inguinal hernia repairs were identified over the 8-year study period. Of these, 326,833 (79.1%) were day-case procedures. During the most recent financial year (2021-22), the highest day-case rate for an ICB was 93.8% and the lowest 66.1%. After adjusting for covariates, day-case surgery was associated with significantly lower rates of 30-day emergency readmission (odds ratio (OR) 0.61, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.58-0.64, p < 0.001) and for the secondary outcomes 180-day mortality and haemorrhage, infection and pain at 30-day post-discharge. Rates of 30-day emergency readmission were significantly lower in ICBs with high rates of day-case surgery (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.74-0.96, p < 0.001) than in ICBs with low rates of day-case surgery, although rates of post-procedural haemorrhage within 30 days of discharge were significantly higher in trusts with high day-case rates (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.04-1.40, p = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS: For the outcomes studied, we found no consistent evidence that day-case elective inguinal hernia repair was unsafe for selected patients. Currently, there is substantial variation between ICBs in terms of delivering day-case surgery. Reducing this variability may help address the current pressures on the NHS in elective surgery.

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Echocardiographic Assessment of the Left Ventricle in Young Prehypertensive Nigerians (2023)

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Type of publication:Journal article

Author(s):Oboirien, Isa O; *Yera, Hassan O; Akinlade, Olawale M; Omoniyi, Oluwamayowa N; Umar, Hayatu; Sani, Mahmoud U.

Citation:Cureus. 15(10):e46740, 2023 Oct

Abstract:BACKGROUND: Prehypertension is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This risk could partly be explained by the early compromise in left ventricular (LV) structure and function. This study investigated the LV geometry and function in young black prehypertensive subjects. METHODS AND RESULTS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria. Echocardiography-derived LV geometry and function were assessed using standardized methods. Prehypertensive subjects had higher mean systolic blood pressure (BP) (130.78 +/- 3.57 mmHg vs 111.42 +/- 3.54 mmHg, P<0.001), diastolic BP (79.32 +/- 4.13 mmHg vs 66.39 +/- 4.42 mmHg, P<0.001), body mass index (BMI) (26.24 +/- 3.45 kg/m2 vs 22.20 +/- 2.21 kg/m2, P<0.001), waist circumference (WC) (86.93 +/- 8.73 cm vs 76.73 +/- 6.66 cm, P<0.001), fasting blood glucose (FBG) (93.84 +/- 7.28 mg/dl vs 90.08 +/- 6.26 mg/dl, P<0.001), and dyslipidemia (21.5% vs 6%. P<0.001) compared to normotensive subjects. LV mass index (LVMI) was greater in prehypertensive subjects compared to normotensive subjects {male (106.84 +/- 12.34 g/m2 vs 76.07 +/- 10.25 g/m2, P<0.001); female (92.06 +/- 8.80 g/m2 vs 66.53 +/- 7.21 g/m2, P<0.001)}, with abnormal LV geometry recorded in 17.5%. Linear regression analysis showed that waist circumference, systolic BP, serum creatinine level, and urea level were determinants of LVMI. The prevalence of LV diastolic dysfunction was higher in prehypertensive subjects than in normotensive subjects (14.5% vs. 0.5%, P<0.001), with systolic BP {odds ratio (OR) 0.928, confidence interval (CI) 0.834 – 0.969; P=0.016)} and diastolic BP (OR 0.832, CI 0.722 – 0.958; P=0.011) being independent predictors. CONCLUSION: This study showed that prehypertension in young Black subjects was associated with altered LV geometry and impaired diastolic function, and these changes demonstrated linear progression with increasing systolic BP

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Outcomes Following Internal Bracing for Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Instability: A Systematic Review (2023)

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Conference abstract

Author(s):
*Kapur K.; *Zaki P.; Chaudhury S.; Tytherleigh-Strong G.; Panayiotou D.

Citation:
British Journal of Surgery. Conference: ASiT Surgical Conference 2023. Liverpool United Kingdom. 110(Supplement 7) (pp vii168), 2023.

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Aim: There is a paucity of data regarding optimal treatment strategies for atraumatic sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) instability, as this is a relatively uncommon aetiology. Atraumatic SCJ instability may be due to capsular laxity, muscle sequencing or a combination of both. This study aims to systematically review the literature regarding SCJ instability with isolated capsular laxity to determine whether anterior capsular surgical plication and augmentation with internal bracing can prevent further episodes of instability in a population that is refractory to non-operative management. Method(s): Studies that reported functional surgical outcomes were identified using the search terms "sternoclavicular AND joint AND dislocation AND reconstruction". Nine studies and a total of 111 patients were identified to have met the inclusion criteria. Result(s): Of the 111 patients identified, 9% of patients reported residual instability. 5.4% required a reoperation due to persistent impairment of shoulder function related to SCJ instability or osteoarthritis. There were satisfactory reported outcomes in 91% of patients. Conclusion(s): Internal stabilisation techniques for atraumatic sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) instability have shown to be an effective method to improve shoulder function and patient symptoms. Revision rates remained at only 5.4% with a significant improvement in functional status. Complications were rare and included haematoma formation and discharging wound site. Therefore, internal bracing techniques should be considered in patients with chronic anterior SCJ instability after a course of failed conservative treatment.

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Life Expectancy of Octogenarians Following EVAR (2023)

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Conference abstract

Author(s):
*Sultana E.; *Seraj S.; *Jones S.

Citation:

British Journal of Surgery. Conference: ASiT Surgical Conference 2023. Liverpool United Kingdom. 110(Supplement 7) (pp vii183), 2023.

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Background: The aim of elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair is to prevent premature death from rupture. The Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) 2 trial showed that patients with AAA who are not fit for open repair do not benefit in terms of life-expectancy from EVAR. In our region, the average life expectancy for men is above the national average but controversy remains when offering octogenarians expensive procedures with the aim of prolonging life. This study aimed to quantify the life-expectancy following an EVAR between octogenarians and younger patients. Method(s): A retrospective review was performed of the electronic notes of all patients receiving EVAR at our unit between October 2009 to October 2019. Survival post EVAR was compared between the octogenarian group and the younger patient group. A survival analysis was undertaken using the SPSS software to calculate a Kaplan-Meier curve. Result(s): 294 patients received EVAR between 2009-2019. Patients were between ages 45 and 89 (Median: 75); 87.4% were male. 169 patients died during follow up (n = 64 >=80 years, n = 105 <80 years). Time of death post-EVAR in octogenarians (average age 82.91 years) ranged between 0 – 131 months, whilst those under 80 years (average age 71.77 years) ranged between 1 – 152 months. Log rank (Mantel-Cox) analysis demonstrated statistical significance (p = 0.017). Median years post-EVAR for >=80 years was 3.02 – 4.98 and <80 years was 5.12 – 6.87. Conclusion(s): Octogenarians undergoing EVAR have a shorter life-expectancy compared to those under 80 years of age. This should be considered when discussing elective options with patients and their relatives.

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Endocervical crypt involvement by high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and its association with high-grade histopathological recurrence after cervical excision in women with negative excision margins: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)

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Journal article

Author(s):
*Papoutsis, Dimitrios; *Underwood, Martyn; *Parry-Smith, William; Tzavara, Chara.

Citation:
Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 2023 Oct 11.

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BACKGROUND: There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that endocervical crypt involvement by high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) may represent a risk factor for disease recurrence after cervical treatment. OBJECTIVES: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis on whether endocervical crypt involvement by high-grade CIN on the excised cervical specimen is associated with high-grade histopathological recurrence during the follow-up of women after cervical excisional treatment. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Medline, Scopus, Central, and Clinical Trials.gov databases from inception till May 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies that reported on women with a single cervical treatment with any method of excision for CIN2 or CIN3 lesion, negative excision margins, and whose recurrence was defined histopathologically were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANYSIS: Two reviewers independently evaluated study eligibility. We used the fixed effects model for meta-analysis. MAIN RESULTS: There were 4 eligible studies included in the present systematic review that evaluated 1088 women treated with either large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) or with cold knife conization (CKC). We found no significant association of endocervical crypt involvement by CIN2-3 with high-grade histopathological recurrence at follow-up after cervical excision (OR 1.93; 95% CI 0.51-3.35). The subgroup analysis of women with LLETZ cervical excision showed again no significant association with high-grade histopathological recurrence at follow-up (OR 2.00; 95% CI 0.26-3.74). CONCLUSION: Endocervical crypt involvement by high-grade CIN does not seem to be a risk factor for high-grade histopathological recurrence after cervical excision with negative excision margins.

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The Short- and Long-Term Safety and Efficacy Profile of Subtotal Cholecystectomy: A Single-Centre, Long-Term, Follow-Up Study (2023)

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Journal article

Author(s):
*Bodla, Ahmed Salman; *Rashid, Muhammad Umair; *Hassan, Maleeha; *Rehman, Saad; *Kirby, George.

Citation:
Cureus. 15(8):e44334, 2023 Aug. [epub ahead of print]

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Background Subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) has been reported as an effective method to remove the gallbladder if the hepatocystic triangle anatomy is unfavourable. However, the evidence regarding its long-term outcomes from the United Kingdom (UK) is lacking. This study aimed to assess its short and long-term outcomes with a minimum of one-year follow-up. Methodology We retrospectively analysed all elective and emergency STCs performed in a single UK NHS Trust between 2014 and 2020. Relevant data were collected using electronic patient records and questionnaire-based, long-term, telephonic follow-up (median follow-up of 3.7 years). Outcomes examined were immediate/short-term complications (biliary injury, bile leak, return-to-theatre) and long-term problems (recurrent symptoms, choledocholithiasis, cholangitis/pancreatitis). Results There were a total of 50 STC cases (58% females) out of 4,341 cholecystectomies performed (1.15%), with the median age, body mass index, and length of stay being 69.5 years, 29 kg/m2 and eight days, respectively. Twenty-eight (56%) were emergency. No patient endured bile duct injury. Seven (14%) patients had postoperative bile leak which was significantly more common when Hartmann's pouch was left open (33% vs. 8%; p = 0.03). No bile duct injury was reported. Most were managed conservatively (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography + stent: four; radiological drainage: one; no intervention: one). Only one patient required laparoscopic lavage and drainage. The true incidence of developing choledocholithiasis over the long term was 4/50 (8%) in our study. The median interval between STC and the diagnosis of postoperative choledocholithiasis was 15.9 months. All four patients had undergone type 1 STC (where the remnant of Hartmann's pouch was closed with sutures); however, subsequent cross-sectional imaging (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or computed tomography) showed that the gallbladder remnant was visible in only two of these four patients. Conclusions STC is a safe option in difficult situations and prevents bile duct injury. Although the risk of bile leak can be reduced by closing Hartmann's pouch remnant, this may slightly increase the risk of subsequent stone formation. Infrequent occurrence of recurrent gallstone-related symptoms or complications favours its use

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Pleural-based giant solitary fibrous tumour with associated hypoglycaemia: unusual presentation with pulmonary hypertension in a patient with Doege-Potter syndrome (2023)

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Journal article

Author(s):
*Gohir, Qasim; Ghosh, Shilajit; *Bosher, Olivia; Crawford, Emma; *Srinivasan, Koottalai; *Moudgil, Harmesh

Citation:
Clinical Medicine, Sep2023; 23(5): 518-520.

Abstract:
Refractory hypoglycaemia in a patient with a solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is very rare and was first reported in 1930 independently by Doege and Potter, leading to it being named 'Doege–Potter syndrome'. Here, we report the unusual case of a 77-year-old woman with a giant solitary fibrous pleural tumour who presented with complicating pulmonary hypertension and associated heart failure with hypoglycaemia, and subsequently underwent curative resection of the pleural mass with clinical improvement.

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