Search Results - "Farkas, Nicholas"

Faecal haemoglobin concentration and colorectal cancer site, stage and grade in a symptomatic cohort by Farkas, Nicholas G, O'Brien, James, Norman, James, Steinke, Jackie, Yu, Kai Shing, Whyte, Martin, Jourdan, Iain, Rockall, Tim, Benton, Sally C

“…Minimal evidence exists regarding faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) for colorectal cancer (CRC) site, stage and grade in symptomatic patients. The primary aim…”
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Replicate and repeat faecal immunochemical tests in symptomatic patients: A systematic review by Farkas, Nicholas G, Fraser, Callum G, Maclean, William, Jourdan, Iain, Rockall, Tim, Benton, Sally C

“…Faecal Immunochemical tests (FITs) in the assessment of patients presenting with symptoms have generally used a single sample. Little evidence pertains to the…”
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The repeat FIT (RFIT) study: Does repeating faecal immunochemical tests provide reassurance and improve colorectal cancer detection? by Farkas, Nicholas G., Palyvos, Lampros, O'Brien, James W., Yu, Kai Shing, Pigott, Carolyn, Whyte, Martin, Jourdan, Iain, Rockall, Timothy, Fraser, Callum G., Benton, Sally C.

“…Aim Faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) are highly sensitive for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection. Little evidence exists regarding repeat FIT. The repeat FIT…”
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Unusual causes of large bowel obstruction by Farkas, Nicholas G., Welman, Ted Joseph P., Ross, Talisa, Brown, Sarah, Smith, Jason J., Pawa, Nikhil

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Bilateral pelvic kidneys with upper pole fusion and malrotation: a  case report and  review of the literature by Khougali, Hussam S, Alawad, Omer Ali Mohamed Ahmed, Farkas, Nicholas, Ahmed, Mohammed Mahgoub Mirghani, Abuagla, Alnasri Mohammed

“…The incidence of ectopic kidneys is 1:12,000 clinically and 1:900 postmortem. Patients with pelvic mal-rotated kidneys are more susceptible to recurrent…”
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Are we following an algorithm for managing chronic anal fissure? A completed audit cycle by Farkas, Nicholas, Solanki, Kohmal, Frampton, Adam E, Black, John, Gupta, Ashish, West, Nicholas J

“…Abstract Background Anal fissure is one of the commonest proctological diseases with considerable national variation in sequential treatment. We aimed to audit…”
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Does music reduce anxiety and discomfort during flexible sigmoidoscopy?A systematic review and meta-analysis by Shanmuganandan, Arun P, Siddiqui, Muhammad R Sameem, Farkas, Nicholas, Sran, Kiran, Thomas, Rhys, Mohamed, Said, Swift, Robert I, Abulafi, Al Mutaz

“…AIM To investigate the role of music in reducing anxiety and discomfort during flexible sigmoidoscopy. METHODS A systematic review of all comparative studies…”
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Vitalis: Exploring the Efficacy, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Lifestyle Survivorship Program in Young and Middle-aged Adult Cancer Survivors by Farkas, Nicholas

“…Introduction: The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends cancer survivors engage in 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) every week,…”
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Laparoscopic management of acute abdominal emergencies by Farkas, Nicholas, Singh, Rishabh, Scala, Andrea

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A single centre 20‐year retrospective cohort study: Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy by Farkas, Nicholas, Kenny, Ross, Conroy, Michael, Harris, Holly, Anele, Chukwuemeka, Simson, Jay, Levy, Bruce

“…Aim Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) represents an important intervention in specific patients. Limited data currently exist. We present the largest…”
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Reply to: Chylous leak after axillary clearance in a patient with duplicity of the axillary vein by Farkas, Nicholas, Wong, Joshua, Monib, Sherif, Thomson, Simon

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The Future Surgeon of 2050 by Farkas, Nicholas

“…Abstract Surgery has developed and progressed vastly from its humble origins centuries ago. The surgeons of today who undertook their careers 40 years ago…”
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Wound complications following reduction mammaplasty: which patients are at risk and what can we do about it? A systematic review by Kenny, Ross, Wong, Grace, Farkas, Nicholas, Bonomi, Riccardo, Subramanian, Ash

“…Background  Reduction mammoplasty is a commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the UK. Wound breakdown and infection are damaging complications both for…”
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Systematic review of Meckel's diverticulum in pregnancy by Wong, Joshua You Jing, Conroy, Michael, Farkas, Nicholas

“…Introduction Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital malformation in the gastrointestinal tract. Limited up‐to‐date evidence is available…”
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Risk prediction score and appendicectomy in the elderly: a single centre 5‐year retrospective cohort study by Farkas, Nicholas, Harris, Holly, Conroy, Michael, Kenny, Ross, Bickford, Benjamin, Baig, Mirza

“…Background Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency that can be a challenging entity to manage. In the elderly, it is associated with significant morbidity…”
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Ovarian torsion: diagnosis, surgery, and fertility preservation in the pediatric population by Tielli, Alexandra, Scala, Andrea, Alison, Marianne, Vo Chieu, Van Dai, Farkas, Nicholas, Titomanlio, Luigi, Lenglart, Léa

“…Ovarian torsion is rare in the pediatric population. Delayed diagnosis can significantly impact fertility. The aim of this review is to highlight current…”
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Challenging removal of a knotted nasogastric tube following insertion under general anaesthetic by Conroy, Michael, Wichmann, Katherine, Farkas, Nicholas, Di-Nicola, Valerio

“…A 74-year-old man presented with acute small bowel obstruction secondary to recurrence of a caecal tumour. The patient underwent laparotomy and formation of…”
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Burden of negative appendectomy at a District General Hospital: a two-year cross-sectional review by Oyewole, Bankole, Runkel, Mira, Gordon, Andrew, Farkas, Nicholas

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Hartmann's at 100: Relevant or redundant? by Farkas, Nicholas, Conroy, Michael, Harris, Holly, Kenny, Ross, Baig, Mirza Khurrum

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A systematic review of symptomatic small bowel lipomas of the jejunum and ileum by Farkas, Nicholas, Wong, Joshua, Bethel, Jordan, Monib, Sherif, Frampton, Adam, Thomson, Simon

“…Small bowel lipomas are rarely encountered benign adipose growths found within the small intestine wall or mesentery. Limited up-to-date evidence exists…”
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