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Research Development
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Summary Lymph node status is an important factor that influences outcomes in melanoma. Whilst certain anatomical areas have multiple-nodal basin drainage, limb melanomas are thought to have more predictable lymphatic drainage patterns, with lower limb melanomas reliably draining to the corresponding ipsilateral inguinal lymph node basin with occasional popliteal drainage...
Published: | 24/11/2023 |
Authors: | Hague A, Platford B, Rehman S, Howes A, Brackley P |
Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our tertiary skin cancer service had to adapt rapidly to reduce hospital footfall. Consequently, all clinic appointments for skin cancer patients were converted to telephone consultations. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of this new service. Methods This study consisted of..
Published: | 23/04/2022 |
Authors: | Jakeman M, Khaw R, Zack-Williams SDL, Brackley P |
Objectives To determine whether groin dissection surgical site infection (SSI) incidence changed with shorter post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis. Background Post-operative prophylaxis changed due to antimicrobial stewardship, from regular oral antibiotics until drain removal, to three intravenous doses. Both groups had a single intravenous dose at induction. Methods A prospective database of..
Published: | 09/12/2020 |
Authors: | Dargan D, Beck D, McConville S, Mortimer K, Brackley P |
Abstract The aim of this case report is to raise awareness and report a novel treatment of an under diagnosed and difficult to treat form of lower limb ulceration, arteriosclerotic ulcer of Martorell. Arteriosclerotic ulcer of Martorell is an intensely painful anterolateral lower leg ulcer with necrosis, that occurs in..
Published: | 20/09/2018 |
Authors: | Brackley P |
Abstract It has been well established that the incidence of melanoma in the UK continues to rise, and that earlier detection leads to overall improved survival. Amongst several prognostic features, primary tumour thickness and regional lymph node status are accepted as the most important.1 Since it was first introduced in 1990..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Brackley P, Yao S |
Sadri, A; Touil, L; Liew, SW; Brackley, P; Koshy, O. (2014). Salvage of ulcerating metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy using the inferior pedicled TRAM flap . Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 67 (5), E138-9
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Touil L, Liew S, Brackley P, Koshy O |
Question: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) has been advocated as part of the diagnostic and prognostic process in the 2010 updated guidelines for management of cutaneous melanoma. However, there remains some discrepancy in practice across the UK regarding offering SLNB in patients with 1B melanoma (ulceration or mitotic rate ≥1/mm2). Methods: ..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Yao S, Brackley P |
Question: Most current international guidelines for the management of primary cutaneous melanoma stage pT2 and above recommend excisional surgery with a minimum of 2 cm radial margins. However recent systematic reviews suggest that wider excision margins offer no better local disease control than narrow ones. The latest Cochrane review recommended a..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Brackley P, |
Abstract There are various types and combinations of coexisting cutaneous neoplasms which have been documented in the past but are uncommon. In this report we describe a case of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) colonised by recurrent lentigo maligna melanoma. A review of the literature has established the coexistence of lentigo..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Ahmad F, Brackley P, Hassan Z |
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Tehrani H; Sofos S; McPhail J; Brackley P (2012) A Novel Training Model for Mohs Surgeons . Dermatologic Surgery. Published online 6 Feb 2012
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | , Brackley P, Sofos S, Tehrani H |