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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous occlusion of the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves using a special device to block the mouth of the left atrial appendage and stop the blood clot from getting into the bloodstream.
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Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic exclusion of the left atrial appendage in atrial fibrillation (with or without other cardiac surgery) for the prevention of thromboembolism. This involves inserting a camera and instruments through small cuts in the chest and closing the left atrial appendage.
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Lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus (HTG169)
Evidence-based recommendations on the lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This involves inserting a lumbar needle into the spinal sac, recording the pressure of the CSF as fluid is infused into the sac.
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Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous (non-thoracoscopic) epicardial catheter radiofrequency ablation for ventricular tachycardia. This involves using heat to destroy selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.
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Irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer (HTG437)
Evidence-based recommendations on irreversible electroporation for treating pancreatic cancer. This involves inserting special needles into the tumour in the pancreas and using short electrical pulses to destroy the cancer cells.
SimpliCT laser-guided needle placement in interventional radiology (MIB98)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on SimpliCT laser-guided needle placement in interventional radiology .
Arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion (HTG211)
Evidence-based recommendations on arteriovenous crossing sheathotomy for branch retinal vein occlusion. This involves cutting the sheath around the vessels and physically separating them where they cross to improve blood flow through the vein.
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Living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease (HTG111)
Evidence-based recommendations on living-donor lung transplantation for end-stage lung disease. This involves removing a lung from each of the two donors and replacing the recipient's lungs with the donor lungs.
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Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps (HTG354)
Evidence-based recommendations on combined endoscopic and laparoscopic removal of colonic polyps. This involves using an endoscope in the bowel plus keyhole surgery through the skin of the abdomen to remove colonic polyps.
Evidence-based recommendations on lymphovenous anastomosis during axillary or inguinal node dissection for preventing secondary lymphoedema in adults. This involves diverting some of the lymphatic vessels around where lymph nodes have been removed to nearby veins.
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Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lipoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove abnormal fat.
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Infliximab and adalimumab for the treatment of Crohn's disease (TA187)
Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) and adalimumab (Humira) for treating severe active Crohn's disease in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of customised titanium implants, with soft tissue cover, for orofacial reconstruction. This involves inserting titanium implants to replace broken bones in the face as part of orofacial reconstruction.
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NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on TUC Safety Valve to prevent balloon inflation in the urethra during transurethral catheterisation .
Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus (HTG346)
Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for squamous dysplasia of the oesophagus. This involves using radiofrequency (heat) energy to destroy the abnormal cells and to promote the growth of healthy squamous cells.