Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are a multifactorial degenerative vascular disorder.
One of the defining features of the pathophysiology of aneurysmal disease is inflammation. …

Objective: To identify the prognostic significance of the location of lymph node metastases in
patients with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma treated with …

Background Raised levels of systemic inflammatory markers are associated with poor
survival in patients with cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of …

OBJECTIVES: Fractalkine (CX3CL1) promotes adhesion and extravasation of leucocytes
through interactions with fractalkine receptor (CX3CR1) expressed on CD56 + /CD16 + NK …

The optimal management for low-grade dysplasia (LGD) in Barrett’s esophagus is unclear.
In this article the importance of LGD is discussed, including the significant risk of progression …

This questionnaire-based study assessed the attitudes of the general public to the symptoms
of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and determined the current level of knowledge about …

AIMS: Patients undergoing infrainguinal arterial reconstruction using vein conduits, frequently
undergo intra-operative Doppler flow measurements to determine technical adequacy. …

Gluteal compartment syndrome following aortic surgery is a rare, often unrecognised
complication. This report presents a case of unilateral gluteal compartment syndrome following an …

BACKGROUND Obesity rates in the UK are high with over one-quarter of adults being
classified as obese. 1 Obesity is associated with a number of medical comorbidities, including …

Approximately 50,000 cholecystectomies are performed annually in the UK for symptomatic
gallstone disease. The majority of cases are performed laparoscopically (Gurusamy et al. …