Outputs (33)

ASSIST: Development of a simplified clinician-patient hybrid reporting outcome measure for remote diagnosis of surgical site infection (2025)
Journal Article
Lathan, R., Hitchman, L., Walshaw, J., Ravindhran, B., Sidapra, M., Lim, A., Long, J., Totty, J., Carradice, D., Smith, G., & Chetter, I. (2025). ASSIST: Development of a simplified clinician-patient hybrid reporting outcome measure for remote diagnosis of surgical site infection. International wound journal, 22(4), Article e70234. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70234

Background
Remote assessment of surgical site infection(SSI) lacks sensitivity for diagnosis of SSI but current evidence has not evaluated whether a combination of photographs and questionnaires improves diagnostic accuracy. This study aims to devel... Read More about ASSIST: Development of a simplified clinician-patient hybrid reporting outcome measure for remote diagnosis of surgical site infection.

The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma – a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Kanakopoulos, D., Lacey, H., Payne, A., Houlihan, M., Riyat, H., Wheelan, R., Cubitt, J., & Totty, J. (2024). The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma – a systematic review and meta-analysis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 12(4), Article e5760. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005760

Background:
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare cutaneous malignancy with high metastatic potential. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is used to assess locoregional spread, facilitate staging, and inform prognosis. Positive nodal status is assoc... Read More about The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of Merkel Cell Carcinoma – a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hand and Wrist Trauma: AntimicrobIals and Infection – Audit of Clinical Practice (HAWAII - ACP) (2024)
Journal Article
Shafi, S., Yoshimura, R., Harrison, C., Wade, R., Shaw, A., Totty, J., Rodriguez, J., Gardiner, M., & Wormald, J. (2024). Hand and Wrist Trauma: AntimicrobIals and Infection – Audit of Clinical Practice (HAWAII - ACP). Bone & Joint Open, 5(4), 361-366. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.54.BJO-2023-0144.R1

Aims
Hand trauma, consisting of injuries to both the hand and the wrist, are a common injury seen worldwide. The global age-standardized incidence of hand trauma exceeds 179 per 100,000. Hand trauma may require surgical management and therefore resu... Read More about Hand and Wrist Trauma: AntimicrobIals and Infection – Audit of Clinical Practice (HAWAII - ACP).

The cost of keeping warm: the relationship between a rise in the cost of domestic energy and burn injuries caused by personal heating equipment (2024)
Journal Article
Totty, J. P., Austin, O., Umair Anwar, M., Muthayya, P., & Phipps, A. R. (2024). The cost of keeping warm: the relationship between a rise in the cost of domestic energy and burn injuries caused by personal heating equipment. Burns, 50(6), 1475-1479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2024.03.025

INTRODUCTION
During 2022-2023, the UK found itself in the midst of a domestic energy crisis, with the average domestic gas and electricity bill rising by 75% between 2019 and 2022. As a result, the use of hot water bottles, radiant heaters, and elec... Read More about The cost of keeping warm: the relationship between a rise in the cost of domestic energy and burn injuries caused by personal heating equipment.

The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Cutteridge, J., Garrido, P., Staniland, T., Lim, A., Totty, J., Lathan, R., Smith, G., & Chetter, I. (2024). The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Surgery, 11, Article 1395681. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1395681

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant challenge to healthcare systems by elevating patient morbidity and mortality and driving up financial costs. Preoperative skin preparation is crucial for preventing SSIs; however, certain... Read More about The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The incidence and cost implications of surgical site infection following lymph node surgery for skin malignancy (2023)
Journal Article
McMillan, A., Ho, N., Izard, C., Matteucci, P., & Totty, J. (online). The incidence and cost implications of surgical site infection following lymph node surgery for skin malignancy. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.086

Background
Lymph node surgery, is commonly performed in staging of, and treatment of metastatic skin cancer. Previous studies have demonstrated sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and particularly lymph node dissection (LND) to be plagued by high rate... Read More about The incidence and cost implications of surgical site infection following lymph node surgery for skin malignancy.

Electrochemotherapy vs radiotherapy in the treatment of primary cutaneous malignancies or cutaneous metastases from primary solid organ malignancies: A systematic review and narrative synthesis (2023)
Journal Article
McMillan, A., McElroy, L., O’Toole, L., Matteucci, P., & Totty, J. (2023). Electrochemotherapy vs radiotherapy in the treatment of primary cutaneous malignancies or cutaneous metastases from primary solid organ malignancies: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. PLoS ONE, 18(7), Article e0288251. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288251

Background
Electrochemotherapy has gained international traction and commendation in national guidelines as an effective tool in the management of cutaneous malignancies not amenable to surgical resection. Despite this, no level 5 evidence exists co... Read More about Electrochemotherapy vs radiotherapy in the treatment of primary cutaneous malignancies or cutaneous metastases from primary solid organ malignancies: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Considerations for a Post-Surgical Wound Dressing Aligned with Anti-Microbial Stewardship Objectives: A Scoping Review (2023)
Journal Article
Ousey, K., Rippon, M., Rogers, A., & Totty, J. (2023). Considerations for a Post-Surgical Wound Dressing Aligned with Anti-Microbial Stewardship Objectives: A Scoping Review. Journal of Wound Care, 32(6), 334-347. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2023.32.6.334

Background: Most surgical wounds heal by primary intention or secondary intention. Surgical wounds can present specific and unique challenges including wound dehiscence and surgical site infection, either of which can increase risk of morbidity and m... Read More about Considerations for a Post-Surgical Wound Dressing Aligned with Anti-Microbial Stewardship Objectives: A Scoping Review.

Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience (2022)
Journal Article
Ravindhran, B., Totty, J. P., Sidapra, M., Lathan, R., Carradice, D., Chetter, I. C., & Smith, G. E. (in press). Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience. The journal of vascular access, https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298221141497

Background: The reduction in distal arterial flow following arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation can cause a perfusion deficit known as haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia (HAIDI). Various techniques have been advocated to treat this difficu... Read More about Long term outcomes of ‘Christmas Tree’ banding for haemodialysis access induced distal ischemia: A 13-year experience.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review (2022)
Journal Article
Hitchman, L., Totty, J., Smith, G. E., Carradice, D., Twiddy, M., Iglesias, C., Russell, D., & Chetter, I. C. (2022). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review. International wound journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.14035

Emerging evidence suggests that extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may improve time to DFU healing. The aim of this review was to appraise the evidence on role of ESWT in DFU healing and impact of different ESWT doses. Databases were searched fo... Read More about Extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with standard care for diabetic foot ulcer healing: An updated systematic review.