Publications by authors named "David Hollinworth"
Objective: We have encountered broken or damaged polypropylene sutures (Prolene) at the anastomotic sites during aortic reoperations. Because a surgical sealant, bovine serum albumin-glutaraldehyde (BioGlue), was used in previous aortic surgery in some of these cases, we undertook this study to evaluate whether the use of BioGlue was associated with breakage of polypropylene sutures at the aortic anastomosis.
Materials And Methods: The broken polypropylene sutures, anastomotic sites and aortic tissue at the location of suture breakage were visually inspected and evaluated intraoperatively.
Background: In end-stage renal disease patients with central venous obstruction, who have limited vascular access options, the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) Graft is a new alternative with a lower incidence of complications and longer effective device life compared to tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs). We undertook an economic analysis of introducing the HeRO Graft in the UK.
Methods: A 1-year cost-consequence decision analytic model was developed comparing management with the HeRO Graft to TDCs from the perspective of the National Health Service in England.