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Systematic review of compression following treatment for varicose veins (2015)
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El-Sheikha, J., Carradice, D., Nandhra, S., Leung, C., Smith, G., Campbell, B., & Chetter, I. (2015). Systematic review of compression following treatment for varicose veins. British journal of surgery, 102(7), 719-725. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9788

Background Consensus regarding compression following treatment of varicose veins has yet to be reached. This systematic review aims to establish the optimal compression regimen after venous treatment. Methods A systematic review of MEDLINE, Embase an... Read More about Systematic review of compression following treatment for varicose veins.

A randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins (2015)
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Nandhra, S., El-sheikha, J., Carradice, D., Wallace, T., Souroullas, P., Samuel, N., …Chetter, I. C. (2015). A randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins. Journal of vascular surgery, 61(3), 741-746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2014.09.037

Background: This randomized clinical trial compared endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and surgical ligation with attempted stripping in the treatment of small saphenous vein (SSV) insufficiency. The early results demonstrated that EVLA was more likely... Read More about A randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins.

Compression regimes after endovenous ablation for superficial venous insufficiency – A survey of members of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland (2015)
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El-Sheikha, J., Nandhra, S., Carradice, D., Acey, C., Smith, G., Campbell, B., & Chetter, I. (2016). Compression regimes after endovenous ablation for superficial venous insufficiency – A survey of members of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Phlebology, 31(1), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0268355514567732

Introduction: The optimal compression regime following ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose veins is not known. The aim of this study was to document current prac... Read More about Compression regimes after endovenous ablation for superficial venous insufficiency – A survey of members of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

A comparison of the effectiveness of treating those with and without the complications of superficial venous insufficiency (2014)
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Carradice, D., Wallace, T., Gohil, R., & Chetter, I. (2014). A comparison of the effectiveness of treating those with and without the complications of superficial venous insufficiency. Annals of Surgery, 260(2), 396-401. https://doi.org/10.1097/sla.0000000000000541

Objective: To test the hypothesis that patients with soft tissue changes related to superficial venous insufficiency (SVI) have greater benefits from treatment than those with only symptomatic varicose veins. Background: A commonly held view is that... Read More about A comparison of the effectiveness of treating those with and without the complications of superficial venous insufficiency.

Clinical outcomes and quality of life 5 years after a randomized trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy following endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins (2014)
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El-Sheikha, J., Nandhra, S., Carradice, D., Wallace, T., Samuel, N., Smith, G., & Chetter, I. C. (2014). Clinical outcomes and quality of life 5 years after a randomized trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy following endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins. British journal of surgery, 101(9), 1093-1097. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9565

BackgroundEndovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a popular treatment for superficial venous insufficiency. Debate continues regarding the optimal management of symptomatic varicose tributaries following ablation of the main saphenous trunk. This randomi... Read More about Clinical outcomes and quality of life 5 years after a randomized trial of concomitant or sequential phlebectomy following endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins.

Randomized clinical trial of selective versus routine preoperative duplex ultrasound imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery: Duplex imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery (2014)
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Barnes, R., Chetter, I. C., & Smith, G. E. (2014). Randomized clinical trial of selective versus routine preoperative duplex ultrasound imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery: Duplex imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery. British journal of surgery, 101(5), 469-474. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9435

BackgroundAnatomical suitability for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) formation was formerly determined by clinical examination alone. There are potential benefits from imaging to assess anatomical suitability. Existing studies examined the role of routin... Read More about Randomized clinical trial of selective versus routine preoperative duplex ultrasound imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery: Duplex imaging before arteriovenous fistula surgery.

Economic analysis of a randomized trial of percutaneous angioplasty, supervised exercise or combined treatment for intermittent claudication due to femoropopliteal arterial disease (2013)
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Mazari, F. A. K., Khan, J. A., Carradice, D., Samuel, N., Gohil, R., McCollum, P. T., & Chetter, I. C. (2013). Economic analysis of a randomized trial of percutaneous angioplasty, supervised exercise or combined treatment for intermittent claudication due to femoropopliteal arterial disease. British journal of surgery, 100(9), 1172-1179. https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.9200

BackgroundThe aim was to compare costs and utilities of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), a supervised exercise programme (SEP) and combined treatment (PTA + SEP) in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) to establish the most cost-e... Read More about Economic analysis of a randomized trial of percutaneous angioplasty, supervised exercise or combined treatment for intermittent claudication due to femoropopliteal arterial disease.

Comparison of 12-W versus 14-W endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of great saphenous varicose veins: 5-year outcomes from a randomized controlled trial (2013)
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Samuel, N., Wallace, T., Carradice, D., Mazari, F. A., & Chetter, I. C. (2013). Comparison of 12-W versus 14-W endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of great saphenous varicose veins: 5-year outcomes from a randomized controlled trial. Vascular and endovascular surgery, 47(5), 346-352. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574413487265

Introduction: Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for lower limb varicose veins in the short and midterm results. This study reports the 5-year outcomes of EVLA technique at different power settings. Me... Read More about Comparison of 12-W versus 14-W endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of great saphenous varicose veins: 5-year outcomes from a randomized controlled trial.

Randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins (2013)
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Samuel, N., Carradice, D., Wallace, T., Mekako, A., Hatfield, J., & Chetter, I. (2013). Randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins. Annals of Surgery, 257(3), 419-426. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0b013e318275f4e4

Introduction: No randomized clinical trial comparing treatment options for small saphenous vein (SSV) incompetence exists, and there is no clear evidence that this axis behaves the same as the great saphenous vein after treatment. This means that the... Read More about Randomized clinical trial of endovenous laser ablation versus conventional surgery for small saphenous varicose veins.

A "Christmas tree" band for the treatment of arteriovenous dialysis access-related steal syndrome (2013)
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Smith, G., Barnes, R., Green, L., Kuhan, G., & Chetter, I. C. (2013). A "Christmas tree" band for the treatment of arteriovenous dialysis access-related steal syndrome. Annals of vascular surgery, 27(2), 239.e9 - 239.e12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2012.10.004

Background Dialysis access steal syndrome (DASS) is an uncommon but often debilitating complication of dialysis access formation. We present a technical description of a novel arteriovenous fistula (AVF) banding technique for the treatment of DASS a... Read More about A "Christmas tree" band for the treatment of arteriovenous dialysis access-related steal syndrome.

Intraluminal thrombus has a selective influence on matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases) in the wall of abdominal aortic aneurysms (2012)
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Abdul Rahman, M., Mazari, F., Khan, J. A., Madden, L., McCollum, P., Shahin, Y., …Smith, G. (2012). Intraluminal thrombus has a selective influence on matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases) in the wall of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Annals of vascular surgery, 26(3), 322-329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.08.015

BACKGROUND The influence of intraluminal thrombus (ILT) on the proteolytic environment within the wall of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is unknown. This is the first study to examine the correlation between ILT thickness and the levels of matrix... Read More about Intraluminal thrombus has a selective influence on matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases) in the wall of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of small saphenous varicose veins: does site of access influence early outcomes? (2012)
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Samuel, N., Wallace, T., Carradice, D., Shahin, Y., Mazari, F. A. K., & Chetter, I. C. (2012). Endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of small saphenous varicose veins: does site of access influence early outcomes?. Vascular and endovascular surgery, 46(4), 310-314. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574412443316

Objective: The study was performed to evaluate the clinical and technical efficacy of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of small saphenous varicosities, particularly in relation to the site of endovenous access. Methods: Totally 59 patients with unila... Read More about Endovenous laser ablation in the treatment of small saphenous varicose veins: does site of access influence early outcomes?.

Evolution of an endovenous laser ablation practice for varicose veins (2012)
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Samuel, N., Wallace, T., Carradice, D., Smith, G., Mazari, F., & Chetter, I. (2013). Evolution of an endovenous laser ablation practice for varicose veins. Phlebology, 28(5), 248-256. https://doi.org/10.1258/phleb.2011.011103

Objective We aimed to assess the evolution of an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) practice in the management of varicose veins in a university teaching hospital vascular surgical unit, over five years. Methods This was a retrospective review of a pro... Read More about Evolution of an endovenous laser ablation practice for varicose veins.

Saphenopopliteal ligation and stripping of small saphenous vein: does extended stripping provide better results? (2012)
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Samuel, N., Carradice, D., Wallace, T., Smith, G. E., Mazari, F. A. K., & Chetter, I. (2012). Saphenopopliteal ligation and stripping of small saphenous vein: does extended stripping provide better results?. Phlebology, 27(8), 390-397. https://doi.org/10.1258/phleb.2011.011063

Objective Saphenopopliteal ligation (SPL) for venous insufficiency is a challenging procedure, with mixed results being reported. The role of stripping of the small saphenous vein (SSV) is contentious. This prospective observational study aimed to as... Read More about Saphenopopliteal ligation and stripping of small saphenous vein: does extended stripping provide better results?.

Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study (2011)
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Hatfield, J., Carradice, D., Mazari, F. A. K., Josie, H., Samuel, N., Chetter, I., & Wallace, T. (2012). Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study. Phlebology, 27(3), 128-134. https://doi.org/10.1258/phleb.2011.011014

ObjectiveMany venous trials mix patients with great saphenous vein (GSV) and small saphenous vein (SSV) diseases. There is no evidence that both respond similarly to treatment and our aim was to test this assumption.Method This cohort study compares... Read More about Comparing the treatment response of great saphenous and small saphenous vein incompetence following surgery and endovenous laser ablation: a retrospective cohort study.

Targeted duplex ultrasound in a one-stop dialysis vascular access assessment clinic (2011)
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Smith, G. E., Samuel, N., Khan, J., Johnson, B. F., & Chetter, I. C. (2011). Targeted duplex ultrasound in a one-stop dialysis vascular access assessment clinic. Annals of vascular surgery, 25(8), 1099-1103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.02.043

BackgroundMany duplex detectable factors have been shown to correlate with upper limb arteriovenous fistula (AVF) outcomes, and many practitioners now request preoperative duplex vessel mapping routinely before AVF surgery. We report outcomes from a... Read More about Targeted duplex ultrasound in a one-stop dialysis vascular access assessment clinic.