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Evidence-based recommendations on balloon disimpaction of the baby’s head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour. This involves inserting a silicone balloon into the vagina and inflating to lift the baby’s head before starting the caesarean.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 April 2025

Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on mirabegron (Betmiga) for treating overactive bladder in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 June 2013

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

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 August 2014

Evidence-based recommendations on sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence. This involves using electrodes inserted under the skin to produce pulses of electricity thought to affect the nerves controlling the lower part of the bowel and the anal sphincter.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2004

barbed sutures for wound closure reduce the incidence of surgical site infection? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Source guidance

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

26 October 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on auditory brain stem implants for deafness caused by damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve due to tumours or surgery. This involves placing an implant in the part of the brain that processes sound signals, bypassing the nerve, to pick up electrical signals from a sound processor worn outside the ear.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysms. This involves injecting thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm. The aim is to form a small clot to plug the ‘hole’ in the artery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 May 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on tocilizumab (RoActemra), for treating systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in people aged 2 and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

14 December 2011

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE guideline CG139.    

Result type

Clinical guideline

Published

25 June 2003

Evidence-based recommendations on corneal endothelial transplantation. This involves replacing only the innermost layers of the cornea with a healthy section from a donor eye without disturbing the overall structure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 June 2009

This guideline covers managing spasticity and co-existing motor disorders and their early musculoskeletal complications in children and young people (from birth up to their 19th birthday) with non-progressive brain disorders. It aims to reduce variation in practice and help healthcare professionals to select and use appropriate treatments.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

29 November 2016

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