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Evidence-based recommendations on transvenous obliteration for gastric varices. This involves inserting a tube with a tiny balloon on the end into a vein in the thigh or neck. The tube is then passed into the enlarged vein in the stomach (gastric varix) and the balloon is inflated to stop blood flowing into the vein. The vein is then blocked using one of several techniques. The aim is to reduce the risk of bleeding.
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Percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak (HTG666)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous thoracic duct embolisation for persistent chyle leak. In this procedure, under general anaesthesia, ultrasound and X-rays are used to create an image of the thoracic duct and find the leak. Then, using a needle, a tube is inserted through the abdominal wall (percutaneous) and guided into the thoracic duct. Small metal coils and medical glue are inserted through the tube and used to plug the leak (embolisation). The aim is to stop the leak.
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Endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps (HTG439)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps. This involves using a special device to remove the polyp and seal the bowel wall closed afterwards.
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This guideline covers safe midwifery staffing in all maternity settings, including at home, in the community, in day assessment units, in obstetric units, and in units led by midwives (both alongside hospitals and free-standing). It aims to improve maternity care by giving advice on monitoring staffing levels and actions to take if there are not enough midwives to meet the needs of women and babies in the service.
Evidence-based recommendations on idebenone (Raxone) for treating visual impairment in Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in people 12 years and over.
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In development Reference number: GID-HTE10011 Expected publication date: TBC
Direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant (HTG732)
Evidence-based recommendations on direct skeletal fixation of limb prostheses using an intraosseous transcutaneous implant. This involves inserting a metal implant through the skin and into the centre of the bone of the stump and attaching a prosthetic limb to it.
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This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections.
Evidence-based recommendations on endovascular closure of atrial septal defect. This involves inserting a small blocking device into the heart, which is gently inflated to close the hole.
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Tobacco: preventing uptake, promoting quitting and treating dependence (NG209)
This guideline covers support to stop smoking for everyone aged 12 and over, and help to reduce people's harm from smoking if they are not ready to stop in one go. It also covers ways to prevent children, young people and young adults aged 24 and under from taking up smoking.
Electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma (HTG333)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma. This involves injecting a chemotherapy drug into the tumour and using electrical pulses to increase its effect.
Antimicrobial prescribing: delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia (ES37)
Summary of the evidence on delafloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia in adults
Evidence-based recommendations on nerve graft for corneal denervation. This involves attaching a healthy nerve to the damaged cornea to improve healing.
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Tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis (HTG648)
Evidence-based recommendations on tunnelled peritoneal drainage catheter insertion for refractory ascites in cirrhosis. This involves inserting a catheter under the skin in the abdomen to drain excess fluid when needed, at home or in community care. The aim is to reduce the need for hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
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