{"id":5743,"date":"2020-01-03T12:57:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T12:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/?p=5743"},"modified":"2022-03-25T12:12:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T12:12:10","slug":"temporal-artery-biopsy-harvesting-length-audit-patient-satisfaction-with-post-op-management-a-guide-for-clinical-commissioning-group-planning-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/2020\/01\/03\/temporal-artery-biopsy-harvesting-length-audit-patient-satisfaction-with-post-op-management-a-guide-for-clinical-commissioning-group-planning-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporal artery biopsy harvesting length audit, patient satisfaction with post op management. A guide for clinical commissioning group planning (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Type of publication:<\/strong><br \/>\nConference abstract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author(s):<\/strong><br \/>\n*Pilkington R.; *Chundoo S.; *Rollings L.; *Messahel A.; *Thomas S.; *Bhatia S.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Citation:<\/strong><br \/>\nBritish Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dec 2019; vol. 57 (no. 10)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong><br \/>\nIntroduction: Giant cell or temporal arteritis (GCA) is a vasculitis mainly affecting patients over 50yrs. Diagnosis is facilitated by a temporal artery biopsy (TAB). Due to the increased risk loss of visual loss, patients are started on high dose steroids to reduce this risk. However, a timely diagnosis with the aid from a TAB can help steer the patient into a more medically directed pathway of an appropriate reduction or prolonged use of steroids. We used British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) guidelines to audit our harvest length (recommend &gt; 20 mm) and a telephone questionnaire to follow up patients. Method Retrospective audit over 2.5 years, 146 patients underwent a TAB performed at the Princess Royal and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.<br \/>\nResults: Male:female (30:70), average age 69yrs.We had a 99.3% TAB harvest of the artery and harvest length &gt; 10 mm was 100% and &gt; 20 mm was 87%. Mean length 24 mm. A positive diagnosis of GCA was made from 24.6% of the TAB. A telephone questionnaire was conducted with a 44% response. 11% reported some postoperative bleeding and 4% some discomfort from the sutures. 0% reported any ongoing problems from the surgical site or concerns from the scar. Clinical relevance In our unit we provide a comprehensive service to a large geographical region. In line with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) this audit shows that we are providing a quality service to the practitioners who refer their patients for this treatment provision. Hopefully this audit can be used to further improve our service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Type of publication: Conference abstract Author(s): *Pilkington R.; *Chundoo S.; *Rollings L.; *Messahel A.; *Thomas S.; *Bhatia S. Citation: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dec 2019; vol. 57 (no. 10) Abstract: Introduction: Giant cell or temporal arteritis (GCA)<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/2020\/01\/03\/temporal-artery-biopsy-harvesting-length-audit-patient-satisfaction-with-post-op-management-a-guide-for-clinical-commissioning-group-planning-2019\/\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Temporal artery biopsy harvesting length audit, patient satisfaction with post op management. 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