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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for recurrent migraine. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall of the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for primary or secondary lung cancers. This involves inserting 1 or more electrodes (needle-like probes) through the chest into the lung and using an electrical current to produce heat to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on selective dorsal rhizotomy for spasticity in cerebral palsy. This involves cutting nerves in the lower spine that are responsible for muscle rigidity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 December 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves lengthening the fibrous band that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee (iliotibial band).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. This involves attaching a healthy blood vessel to the heart muscle so that blood can get round (‘bypass’) the affected part of the coronary artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome. This involves inserting a fine needle into a nerve just above the ankle and passing a mild electric current to the nerves that control bladder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive total hip replacement. This involves replacing the damaged hip joint (the top part of the upper leg bone and the socket in the hip bone that it fits into) with an artificial one.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal template biopsy of the prostate. This involves inserting many fine needles though the skin between the scrotum and the anus in order to obtain tissue samples from the prostate for testing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between 2 or more vertebrae.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for fibroids. This involves injecting small particles into the blood vessels that take blood to the uterus, via the groin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine. This involves removing the damaged disc and inserting an artificial disc in its place.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on haemorrhoidal artery ligation. This involves tying the blood vessels and folding up the inside lining of the bowel to reduce blood supply to the haemorrhoids and make them shrink.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

19 May 2010