A Kattakayam
A5029463870- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Hernia repair and management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Surgical site infection prevention
University of Liverpool
2021
Aintree University Hospital
2021
Abstract Background The B-MaP-C study aimed to determine alterations breast cancer (BC) management during the peak transmission period of UK COVID-19 pandemic and potential impact these treatment decisions. Methods This was a national cohort patients with early BC undergoing multidisciplinary team (MDT)-guided recommendations pandemic, designated ‘standard’ or ‘COVID-altered’, in preoperative, operative post-operative setting. Findings Of 3776 (from 64 units) study, 2246 (59%) had...
Uncomplicated acute appendicitis can be managed with non-operative (antibiotic) treatment, but laparoscopic appendicectomy remains the first-line management in UK. During COVID-19 pandemic practice altered, more patients offered antibiotics as treatment. A large-scale observational study was designed comparing operative and of appendicitis. The aim this to evaluate 90-day follow-up.
Abstract Background Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall and groin hernias are a common reason for acute surgical hospital admissions. There limited data to guide the treatment of these patients. This study aimed assess outcomes emergency hernia surgery identify management strategies, improve care high-risk Methods A 20-week, national multicentre, collaborative, prospective cohort (NCT04197271) recruited adults with acutely across UK. Data on patient characteristics, inpatient management,...
Abstract Purpose The B-MaP-C study investigated changes to breast cancer care that were necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we present a follow-up analysis of those patients commenced on bridging endocrine therapy (BrET), whilst they awaiting surgery due reprioritisation resources. Methods This multicentre, multinational cohort recruited 6045 from UK, Spain and Portugal during peak pandemic period (Feb–July 2020). Patients BrET followed up investigate duration of, response to, BrET....
Abstract Introduction Acutely symptomatic abdominal wall and groin hernias (ASH) are a common acute surgical presentation. There limited data to guide decisions related repair technique use of antibiotics, which can be driven by increased risk site infection (SSI) in this group. This study aims report rates SSI following ASH explore the patient-reported outcome measure reporting setting. Methods An 18-week, UK-based, multicentre prospective cohort (NCT04197271) recruited adults with ASH....