A5103228095- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
University of Glasgow
2021
Gartnavel General Hospital
2019
Background Venous access devices are used for patients receiving long-term chemotherapy. These include centrally inserted tunnelled catheters or Hickman-type (Hickman), peripherally central (PICCs) and totally implantable venous (PORTs). Objectives To evaluate the clinical effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness acceptability of these delivery Design An open, multicentre, randomised controlled trial to inform three comparisons: (1) versus Hickman, (2) PORTs Hickman (3) catheters. Pre-trial...
Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is an established treatment option for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who wish to avoid surgery. However the most efficacious embolic agent remains uncertain. We conducted a pilot double blind randomized controlled trial comparing Gelfoam Embospheres in undergoing UAE. Outcomes recorded at baseline, 24-h, 1 and 6 months included complications, inflammatory, haematological markers ovarian function. Contrast enhanced MRI (CEMRI) was acquired 24-h...