The aim of sodding prosthetic grafts with endothelial cells (EC) is to establish a functioning
antithrombogenic monolayer of EC. Application of basement membrane proteins improves …

We report the development of a hybrid vascular graft using an innovative compliant poly(carbonate‐urea)urethane
unlike any previous polyurethane MyoLink as a permanent scaffold. …

For the improvement of vascular graft patency, an endothelial cell (EC) lining is desirable. It
is essential that the EC remains viable after being seeded onto the prosthetic graft. The aim …

Grynfeltt-Leschaft hernia is a type of lumbar hernia occurring in the superior lumbar triangle.
Because of its rarity and non-specific presentation, lumbar hernia often poses a diagnostic …

Discussion Evisceration of a loop of herniated bowel through an abdominal drain site is a
rare occurrence. 1 It is more likely to occur with large diameter drain tubes (> 10 mm) In this …

… Krijgsman, Hamilton, and Mikhailidis make several points about possible mediators of the
connection between serum γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity and risk of cardiovascular …

We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in
mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through …

Aims: This study looked at the fluid prescribing practices to see if it had adhered to the first
three recommendations of the GIFTASUP guidelines. Methods: Clinical notes and initial fluid …

Discussion Central venous thrombosis and stenosis is not uncommon among the
haemodialysis population given the need, in some patients, to start dialysis via permanent …

A 48-year old welder presented to the emergency department with a 3 day history of a swollen
left leg. He has enalapril and nifedipine for hypertension and does not smoke. This has …