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Evidence-based recommendations on retrograde uretral sphincterometry. This involves passing fluid through a small, cone-shaped device placed into the urethra to display the pressure needed to open the urethra sphincter.
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Insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall (HTG234)
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.
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Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus (HTG165)
Evidence-based recommendations on allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitus. This involves removing cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors.
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Evidence-based recommendations on surgical insertion of a catheter-based left ventricular microaxial flow pump for cardiogenic shock. This involves a small pump being surgically inserted using a graft, through an artery and into the heart, to temporarily pump blood out of the heart and restore blood flow.
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Single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects (HTG728)
Evidence-based recommendations on single-step scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects. This involves inserting a scaffold into the damaged area of the knee to support regrowth and repair of the cartilage.
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Eltrombopag for treating chronic immune thrombocytopenia (TA293)
Evidence-based recommendations on eltrombopag (Revolade) for treating chronic immune thrombocytopenia in adults.
Coil embolisation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (HTG63)
Evidence-based recommendations on coil embolisation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. This involves placing coils inside the aneurysm using a thin tube to make the blood clot so it is less likely to burst.
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Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale to prevent recurrent cerebral embolic events (HTG325)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale for the prevention of cerebral embolic stroke. This involves placing a small device into the heart to close the hole.
Intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy (HTG167)
Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative red blood cell salvage during radical prostatectomy or radical cystectomy. This involves collecting the solid components of the blood lost during an operation and transfusing it back to the same patient.
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Self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence (HTG564)
Evidence-based recommendations on self-expanding implant insertion into the intersphincteric space for faecal incontinence. This involves inserting implants that expand and press together, forming a ring that creates an artificial sphincter.
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Evidence-based recommendations on non-surgical reduction of myocardial septum. This involves inserting a catheter into the femoral artery and passing it up into the heart under X-ray control.
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Evidence-based recommendations on dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for treating and preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults.
Percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris (HTG193)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous laser revascularisation for refractory angina pectoris. This involves inserting a catheter into major vessels of the groin, which is advanced to the heart, to drill holes on the heart muscle using a laser beam.
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Percutaneous retroperitoneal endoscopic necrosectomy (HTG255)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous retroperitoneal endoscopic necrosectomy. This involves inserting a thin telescope through a small cut in the side above the hip and using it to wash out and remove the dead tissue.
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Visensia for early detection of deteriorating vital signs in adults in hospital (MIB36)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Visensia for early detection of deteriorating vital signs in adults in hospital