Outcome following surgery for XXXX .

@entity1 @entity531
INTRODUCTION: the diagnosis of @entity531 ( @entity531 ) relies heavily on subjective rather than objective assessment criteria. Subsequently, published results after surgical decompression vary considerably. This study aimed to use a symptom-based @entity1 -directed questionnaire to assess the outcome after decompression for @entity531 . METHODS: sixty @entity1 who underwent decompression procedures were identified from a prospectively maintained vascular database. @entity1 records were analysed for details regarding initial presentation, investigation, type of procedure used for decompression and management. Outcome questionnaires were sent to all identified @entity1 to give a @entity1 -based outcome measure. RESULTS: eighty-four per cent of @entity1 responded. In 90% of these @entity1 there was an improvement in symptoms post-surgery with a median follow up of 43 months. The results were not influenced by the procedure or approach used. CONCLUSION: surgery remains an effective tool in the management of @entity531 . A simple @entity1 -directed questionnaire as used in this study could assist in the standardisation of outcome assessment.
