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What are varicose veins?

Professor Alun Davies explains that varicose veins can affect up to 50% of the population and common symptoms include itching, pain and swelling of the pain.

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What is hyperhidrosis?

Professor Alun Davies gives an overview on hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), including its causes and effects.

Surgical options in treating hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Professor Alun Davies discusses the surgical options for treating hyperhidrosis, including endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), and its complications and outcomes.

What are the outcomes of aneurysm repair?

Professor Alun Davies describes the outcomes of both endovascular repair and open surgery. He explains that the reintervention rate (the risk of having another procedure) for endovascular repair is higher because of complications. Endovascular repair has been outcomes after surgery, but open repair is more favourable a few years down the line. These are important factors to consider with your clinician when deciding which option to go for.

What are the differences between men and women for abdominal aortic aneurysms?

Professor Alun Davies explains that women are less likely to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) than men. There is an argument for intervening at a lower threshold size for women (5cm) than men (5.5cm). A big topic of research is also whether women have poorer outcomes after surgery than men.

The role of Botox in the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

This video explains how Botox can be used for excessive sweating and its outcomes.

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