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Streamlining Varicose Vein Treatment: One-Stop EVLA and Stenting
A recent article in Scientific Reports examined the effectiveness of a combined one-stop endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and stent angioplasty (SA) procedure versus two-staged approaches for managing varicose veins (VVs) and iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS).
Peripheral artery disease: The biggest killer you've probably never heard of
Efforts are being made throughout the NHS to reduce the number of amputations performed due to peripheral artery disease.
Study Reiterates the Clinical Challenges of Treating Biliary Duct Cancer
Biliary tract cancer (BTC), a rare malignancy that grows within the bile ducts and gallbladder, grows very aggressively. The fast progression associated with BTC makes it challenging to treat and leaves patients with minimal therapeutic options and poor outcomes.
Biliary Dyskinesia Management Differs for Adult and Pediatric Patients
Based on the available evidence, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is indicated for treatment of biliary dyskinesia in adults, but data supporting use of this procedure for biliary dyskinesia in children and in patients with hyperkinetic gallbladder are insufficient to justify a recommendation for surgery as the standard treatment in these groups.
What causes an abdominal lump?
Possible causes of an abdominal lump include hernias, lipomas, hematomas, undescended testicles, and tumors. These can appear as an area of swelling or a bulge that protrudes from the abdominal area or stomach.
