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The Problem Stoma – peristomal skin problems

Calum C Lyon MA FRCP Presented at ACPGBI Liverpool 2013, 1 July Skin problems are common around stomas with approximately two thirds of patients reporting a rash or soreness from time to time. Since 1998 we have run a regular monthly clinic in... Read more

28 Jun 2013

Can temporary trans-dermal nerve stimulation VERVTM predict efficacy of permanent sacral nerve implant?

Can temporary trans-dermal nerve stimulation VERVTM predict efficacy of permanent sacral nerve implant? M Mirza, Lamparelli M, Clarke AD, Faecal incontinence [FI] is a distressing condition that can be difficult to treat. Surgical... Read more

28 Jun 2013

Publication of Colorectal Surgeons’ Outcome Data to be delayed

Since my last message things have moved rapidly and unexpectedly.  As you are aware, the variability of the quality of the data between different Trusts and the effect this has on different surgeons’ outcomes has been a major concern.   It was for... Read more

25 Jun 2013

Reporting Surgeon Specific Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer

Health care professionals in colorectal surgery support outcome reporting but raise concerns about flaws in data collection and presentation. The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) represents the 1300 medical and... Read more

18 Jun 2013

Report from the 2013 British Travelling Fellow to the USA

Report on the 2013 ASCRS annual meeting compiled by the 2013 ACPGBI/RSM Section of Coloproctology Travelling Fellow. Report of ASCRS 2013 Annual Meeting Highlights Phoenix Convention Centre Read more

16 May 2013