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- Endovascular versus conventional medical treatment for uncomplicated chronic type B aortic dissection
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Sep-2012
Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a tear forms in the inner lining of the aorta. It has traditionally been treated by blood pressure control (medical treatment) or open surgery, both with high mortality rates.
- Endovascular versus conventional open surgical repair for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Apr-2022
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) are a life-threatening condition which remain difficult to treat. Endovascular and open surgical repair (OSR) provide treatment options for patients, however, due to the lack of clinical trials comparing these, th
- Endovascular versus open repair of asymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysm
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2014
Popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is a focal dilatation and weakening of the popliteal artery. If left untreated, the aneurysm may thrombose, rupture or the clot within the aneurysm may embolise causing severe morbidity. PAA may be treated surgically by per
- Endovenous ablation (radiofrequency and laser) and foam sclerotherapy versus open surgery for great saphenous vein varices
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Jul-2014
Minimally invasive techniques to treat great saphenous varicose veins include ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous laser therapy (EVLT). Compared with flush saphenofemoral ligation with stripping, also
- Endovenous thermal ablation for healing venous ulcers and preventing recurrence
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2013
Venous leg ulcers represent the worst extreme within the spectrum of chronic venous disease. Affecting up to 3% of the adult population, this typically chronic, recurring condition significantly impairs quality of life, and its treatment places a heavy fi
- Enemas during labour
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Jul-2013
Although the use of enemas during labour usually reflects the preference of the attending healthcare provider, enemas may cause discomfort for women.
- Energy source instruments for laparoscopic colectomy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Apr-2011
Colectomy is a common procedures for both benign and malignant conditions. Increasingly more colectomy has been performed laparoscopically and there are several available instruments being used for this procedure. Of which three common dissecting instrume
- Energy/protein restriction for high weight-for-height or weight gain during pregnancy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Oct-2008
Background pending.
- Enhanced care by generalists for functional somatic symptoms and disorders in primary care
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Sep-2013
Patients with medically unexplained or functional somatic symptoms are common in primary care. Previous reviews have reported benefit from specialised interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy and consultation letters, but there is a need for tr
- Enhanced external counterpulsation for chronic angina pectoris
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2013
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in developed and developing countries. Refractory stable angina pectoris is, in general, inadequately responsive to conventional medical therapy.
- Enhanced glucose control for preventing and treating diabetic neuropathy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2012
There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes affects younger people and needs treatment with insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes affects older people and can usually be treated by diet and oral drugs. Diabetic neuropathy affects 10% of patients with d
- Enhanced recovery protocols for major upper gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Feb-2016
'Fast-track surgery' or 'enhanced recovery protocol' or 'fast-track rehabilitation', incorporating one or more elements of preoperative education, pain relief, early mobilisation, enteral nutrition and growth factors, may improve health-related quality of
- Enhanced rehabilitation and care models for adults with dementia following hip fracture surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2015
Hip fracture is a major fall-related injury which causes significant problems for individuals, their family and carers. Over 40% of people with hip fracture have dementia or cognitive impairment, and their outcomes after surgery are poorer than those with
- Enhancing partner support to improve smoking cessation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Jun-2012
While many cessation programmes are available to assist smokers in quitting, research suggests that partner involvement may encourage long-term abstinence.
- Enteral antibiotics for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in low birthweight or preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 30-Oct-2008
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal problem of preterm neonates. There have been reports published suggesting that the use of enteral antibiotics may be effective as prophylaxis. This systematic review was undertaken to cla
- Enteral feeding methods for nutritional management in patients with head and neck cancers being treated with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Dec-2012
This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in The Cochrane Library in Issue 3, 2010.
- Enteral iron supplementation in preterm and low birth weight infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Apr-2012
Preterm infants are at risk of exhausting their body iron stores much earlier than healthy term newborns. It is widespread practice to give enteral iron supplementation to preterm and low birth weight infants to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. However, i
- Enteral nutrition for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 19-Jul-2009
Prevention of relapse is a major issue in the management of Crohn's disease. Corticosteroids and 5-ASA preparations are not effective for the maintenance of remission. Methotrexate, infliximab, 6-mercaptopurine and its prodrug, azathioprine may be effecti
- Enteral nutrition formulations for acute pancreatitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Mar-2015
Acute pancreatitis is a common and potentially lethal disease with increasing incidence. Severe cases are characterised by high mortality, and despite improvements in intensive care management, no specific treatment relevantly improves clinical outcomes o
- Enteral nutritional therapy for induction of remission in Crohn's disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-May-2008
The role of enteral nutrition in Crohn's disease is controversial. Increasing research on the mechanisms by which nutritional therapy improves the clinical well being of patients with Crohn's disease has led to novel formula design and trials comparing tw
