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Evidence-based recommendations on valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation (ViV-TAVI) for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction in adults. This involves placing a new bioprosthetic valve inside a failing bioprosthetic valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on bronchoscopic thermal vapour ablation for upper-lobe emphysema in adults. This involves using steam to destroy the diseased part of the lung.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg in adults. This involves removing the clot through a catheter inserted into the vein.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous insertion of a cerebral protection device to prevent cerebral embolism during TAVI in adults. This involves placing a device inside an artery near the heart.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

12 June 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair for mitral regurgitation in adults. This involves attaching a clip to the leaflets of the mitral valve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on collagen paste for closing an anal fistula in adults. This involves using the paste to fill the fistula to seal it. The aim is to encourage healing.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic hypothermia for acute ischaemic stroke in adults. This involves using a cooling device to reduce the body’s temperature after a stroke.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

29 May 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia. This involves cutting the nerves to the muscles of the neck through a large skin incision.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 August 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for a pilonidal sinus in adults. This involves applying heat to the pilonidal sinus.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 April 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ablation for an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying heat to the fistula.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 April 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on radially emitting laser fibre treatment of an anal fistula in adults. This involves applying laser energy to the fistula.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

13 March 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on telemetric adjustable pulmonary artery banding for reducing pulmonary hypertension in infants with congenital heart defects. This involves placing a remote-controlled band around the pulmonary artery that can be tightened or loosened to control blood flow.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 November 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 September 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint. This involves replacing the joint with an artificial one.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on assessing motility of the gastrointestinal tract using a wireless capsule. This involves swallowing a capsule that sends bowel information as it passes through the digestive system.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2014