Search Results - "Spence, R. A. J."

Meta‐analysis of patient‐reported outcomes after laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair by Patterson, T. J., Beck, J., Currie, P. J., Spence, R. A. J., Spence, G.

“…Background Inguinal hernia repair is a common low‐risk intervention. Patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) are being used increasingly as primary outcomes in…”
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Complications of inguinoscrotal bladder hernias: a case series by Bisharat, M., O’Donnell, M. E., Thompson, T., MacKenzie, N., Kirkpatrick, D., Spence, R. A. J., Lee, J.

“…Although the urinary bladder is involved in 1–4% of all inguinal hernias, extensive inguinoscrotal herniation of the bladder, termed scrotal cystocele, is very…”
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Validation of a passive stereophotogrammetry system for imaging of the breast: A geometric analysis by Catherwood, T, McCaughan, E, Greer, E, Spence, R.A.J, McIntosh, S.A, Winder, R.J

“…Abstract The overall aim of this study was to assess the accuracy, reproducibility and stability of a high resolution passive stereophotogrammetry system to…”
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Ultrasound is a useful adjunct to mammography in the assessment of breast tumours in all patients by McCavert, M, O'Donnell, M E, Aroori, S, Badger, S A, Sharif, M A, Crothers, J G, Spence, R A J

“…Ultrasound is the first-line breast imaging modality in younger patients and an adjunct to mammography in older patients. The objectives of this study were to…”
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Neoplastic lesions of the appendix by Deans, G T, Spence, R A

“…Neoplasms occur in 0.5 per cent of appendices. Ultrasonography or computed tomography is beneficial, but preoperative detection is rare. At operation, the…”
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Investigation of systemic folate status, impact of alcohol intake and levels of DNA damage in mononuclear cells of breast cancer patients by HUSSIEN, M. M. I, MCNULTY, H, ARMSTRONG, N, JOHNSTON, P. G, SPENCE, R. A. J, BARNETT, Y

“…Folate is required for DNA synthesis, repair and methylation. Low folate status has been implicated in carcinogenesis, possibly as a result of higher rate of…”
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Severe Intraperitoneal Haemorrhage following Suprapubic Catheter Insertion in a Patient Treated with Iloprost by Spence, R. A. J., Thwaini, Ali, O’Brien, Aidan

“…Suprapubic catheter (SPC) insertion is a common urological procedure, performed both in the elective and emergency settings. The authors present an unusual…”
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Inferior vena cava thrombosis: A review of current practice by McAree, BJ, O’Donnell, ME, Fitzmaurice, GJ, Reid, JA, Spence, RAJ, Lee, B

“…Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis remains under-recognised as it is often not pursued as a primary diagnosis. The aetiology of IVC thrombosis can be divided…”
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Small bowel obstruction secondary to an appendiceal tourniquet by O’Donnell, M. E., Sharif, M. A., O’Kane, A., Spence, R. A. J.

“…Background An 83-year-old lady was admitted with a 3-day history of non-specific abdominal pain that had rapidly increased in severity on the day of admission…”
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Superficial Palmar Arch Aneurysm after Carpal Tunnel Decompression, a Rare Complication: A Case Report by Gull, S., Spence, R. A. J., Loan, W.

“…False aneurysms of the palmar arteries are rare. They are usually associated with traumatic injuries to the hand vasculature. We present a case of superficial…”
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A systematic review of viral transmission risk to healthcare staff comparing laparoscopic and open surgery by Patterson, T.J., Currie, P.J., Beck, J., Spence, R.A.J., Spence, G.M.

“…Throughout the United Kingdom, there have been sweeping changes to the practice of medicine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the surgical speciality, there…”
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Primary Plasmacytoma of the Kidney by Spence, R. A. J., Thwaini, Ali, O'Rourke, Declan

“…Primary renal plasmacytomas are an extremely rare clinical condition. Their management is particularly challenging due to the paucity of evidence, with only…”
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Prognostic significance of glycoprotein pMQ1 in breast cancer by Fon, L. J., Lioe, T. F., Mulligan, K. A., Johnston, P. G., McCormick, D., Spence, R. A. J.

“…Background: A novel glycoprotein, pMQ1, is positively correlated with increasing histological grade in malignant astrocytomas. Cerebral metastases from breast…”
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Breast cancer in women under 40 years of age: A series of 57 cases from Northern Ireland by McAree, B, O'Donnell, M.E, Spence, A, Lioe, T.F, McManus, D.T, Spence, R.A.J

“…Abstract Background There are few studies examining breast cancer in women under the age of 40 years, particularly in western European populations. Such…”
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Sportsman's hernia by Fon, L. J., Spence, R. A. J.

“…Background: Sportsman's hernia is a debilitating condition which presents as chronic groin pain. A tear occurs at the external oblique which may result in an…”
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Epstein–Barr virus positive inflammatory pseudo-tumour of the spleen: A case report and literature review by Loughlin, P, Brady, A, Devlin, E, McManus, D.T, Spence, R.A.J

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION Epstein–Barr virus positive inflammatory pseudo-tumour (IPT) of the spleen is an uncommon, frequently asymptomatic entity, which is…”
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Kadayath Abraham George by Spence, R A J

“…In the 1990s he was involved in a number of seminal publications in highly-regarded anaesthetic journals on the subject of epidural analgesia. Over the years…”
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Fine needle aspiration at a Regional Head and Neck Clinic: A clinically beneficial and cost-effective service by O'Donnell, M.E, Salem, A, Badger, S.A, Sharif, M.A, Kamalapurkar, D, Lieo, T, Spence, R.A.J

“…Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is an important adjuvant to the diagnosis of a palpable lesion which often permits the complete assessment of patients. The main…”
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Completion mastectomy after breast conserving surgery by O’Donnell, M.E, Salem, A, Badger, S.A, Sharif, M.A, Lioe, T, Spence, R.A.J

“…Abstract Background Breast conserving surgery (BCS) is increasingly offered to suitable patients diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Occasionally the…”
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Crohn’s disease of the terminal ileum: a cheap diagnosis by O’Donnell, M. E., Gibson, N., Sharif, M. A., Spence, R. A. J., Lee, J.

“…Background A 29-year-old man was admitted with a 7-day history of progressive non-specific abdominal pain that progressed to small bowel obstruction following…”
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