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- Surgery for varicose veins: use of tourniquet
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Aug-2013
Varicose vein surgery is a common surgical procedure but there is no consensus regarding the best surgical technique. The use of tourniquets during varicose vein surgery has been advocated as a means of reducing the potential for blood loss during the ope
- Surgery versus sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Nov-2008
Varicose veins are a relatively common condition and account for around 54,000 in-patient hospital episodes per year. The two most common interventions for varicose veins are surgery and sclerotherapy. However, there is little comparative data regarding t
- Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-May-2013
Peripheral arterial thrombolysis is technique used in the management of peripheral arterial ischaemia. Much is known about the indications, risks and benefits of thrombolysis. However, it is not known whether thrombolysis works better than surgery in the
- Surgical decompression for cerebral oedema in acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Nov-2011
Large cerebral infarction has a high case fatality. Despite the use of conventional medical treatments such as hyperventilation, mannitol, diuretics, corticosteroids and barbiturates, the outcome of this condition remains poor. Decompressive surgery to re
- Surgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2021
Varicoceles are associated with male subfertility; however, the mechanisms by which varicoceles affect fertility have yet to be satisfactorily explained. Several treatment options exist, including surgical or radiological treatment, however the safest and
- Surgical versus medical treatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitors for symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Feb-2013
A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with significant left to right shunt increases morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Early closure of the ductus arteriosus may be achieved pharmacologically or by surgery. The preferred initial treatment of a sympto
- Surgical versus non-surgical management of pleural empyema
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2009
Pleural empyema is a collection of pus between the lungs and the chest wall. There is debate about treatment options with the advent of both fibrinolytic enzymes to facilitate tube drainage and less invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
- Synthetic surfactant for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Nov-2008
This section is under preparation and will be included in the next issue.
- Targeting intensive glycaemic control versus targeting conventional glycaemic control for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Jul-2015
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality compared to the background population. Observational studies report an association between reduced blood glucose and reduced risk of both micro- an
- Techniques for preventing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 3-Oct-2010
Maternal hypotension, the most frequent complication of spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section, can be associated with severe nausea or vomiting which can pose serious risks to the mother (unconsciousness, pulmonary aspiration) and baby (hypoxia, acidos
- Terlipressin for acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Oct-2008
Terlipressin (triglycyl lysine vasopressin) is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which has been used in the treatment of acute variceal haemorrhage. In contrast to vasopressin, terlipressin can be administered as intermittent injections instead of cont
- Theophylline, aminophylline, caffeine and analogues for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2008
Theophylline causes potent cerebral vasoconstriction which decreases blood flow in the non-ischaemic areas of the brain and increases collateral blood flow surrounding the ischaemic region. NOTE: This review covers an area where no active research is taki
- Therapeutic exercise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or motor neuron disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2013
Despite the high incidence of muscle weakness in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND), the effects of exercise in this population are not well understood. This is an update of a review first published in 2008.
- Therapeutic ultrasound for venous leg ulcers
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Nov-2011
Venous leg ulcers pose a significant burden for patients and healthcare systems. Ultrasound (US) may be a useful treatment for these ulcers.
- Therapy-based rehabilitation services for patients living at home more than one year after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Oct-2008
Current practice of rehabilitation intervention mainly concentrates on the first six months of stroke. At present, there is no agreed consensus about the benefits of such a service more than one year after stroke.
- Therapy-based rehabilitation services for stroke patients at home
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Oct-2008
Stroke Unit care is now accepted as an effective service model for hospital care, but the effectiveness of outpatient care is less certain. This review focuses on therapy-based rehabilitation services targeted at stroke patients living at home.
- Thienopyridine derivatives versus aspirin for preventing stroke and other serious vascular events in high vascular risk patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-Aug-2009
Aspirin is the most widely studied and prescribed antiplatelet agent for preventing serious vascular events, reducing the odds of such events among high vascular risk patients by about a quarter. Thienopyridine derivatives inhibit platelet activation by a
- Thrombolysis (different doses, routes of administration and agents) for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Apr-2013
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability world wide. Thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is licensed for treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in the early hours after symptom onset. It has been shown in randomised co
- Thrombolysis for acute deep vein thrombosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2014
Standard treatment for deep vein thrombosis aims to reduce immediate complications. Use of thrombolysis or clot dissolving drugs could reduce the long-term complications of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) (pain, swelling, skin discolouration, or venous ulc
- Thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Jul-2014
Most strokes are due to blockage of an artery in the brain by a blood clot. Prompt treatment with thrombolytic drugs can restore blood flow before major brain damage has occurred and improve recovery after stroke in some people. Thrombolytic drugs, howeve
