john henry scurr - tutu foundation uk...lister house, the lister hospital, chelsea bridge road,...

Lister House, The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Road, London. SW1W 8RH 0207 259 9216, [email protected], www.jscurr.com

JOHN HENRY SCURR

John Scurr is a Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon. He trained as a surgical oncologist with an interest in arterial and venous disease, he ran the Breast Clinic at University College Hospital, before developing the Vascular Unit at the Middlesex Hospital, resulting in it being combined with the Vascular Unit at University College Hospital. He has a large active international clinical practice and many research interests. He has written extensively producing article for peer-reviewed journals and many books. He developed an interest in Medico-Legal claims, in particular surgical accidents. He has prepared many expert reports advising Claimants and Defendants on a regular basis. He trained as a Mediator at Regent University in October 2015. Present & past Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon at the Middlesex and appointments: University College Hospitals, London W1 Emeritus Consultant Surgeon at University College Hospital

Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Royal Free Middlesex and

University College Hospital Medical School, University of London Honorary Consultant Surgeon to St Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy Consultant Surgeon at The Lister Hospital Consultant Surgeon at The Cromwell Hospital Consultant Surgeon at St John & Elizabeth’s Hospital Consultant Surgeon at the Beacon Hospital, Dublin Medical Advisor, Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators Scientific Executive Committee, World Health Organisation Former appointments: Chairman Venous Forum Chairman Union Internationale Phlebology 1995 Assistant Director Department of Surgical Studies, Middlesex

Hospital Medical School, London W1

Consultant General & Vascular Surgeon


House Surgeon and Lecturer in Surgery & Physiology, Middlesex Hospital,

London W1 Director of Bloomsbury Breast Clinic 1985 to 1992 Registrar, Orsett Hospital Registrar, Westminster Hospital Senior Registrar, Westminster Hospital Honorary Consultant Surgeon, London Foot Hospital Qualifications: BSc (First Class Honours in Physiology) 1969 M.B.B.S (Honours) October 1972 F.R.C.S. (Eng.) November 1976 General Surgical Accreditation June 1982 RSPP Accredited Mediator CUBS Expert Witness Certificate Societies: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine Member of the British Medical Association Member of the Vascular Society

Member of the British Association of Surgical Oncology Fellow of the Venous Forum Fellow of the Angiology Forum Fellow of the Hunterian Society Member of the Surgical Research Society Member of the Chelsea Clinical Society Member of the International College of Angiology Member of the Academy of Experts Member of the Society of Expert Witnesses


Member of the Expert Witness Institute Member of the Air Squadron Livery Man, Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators

Research Interests: The aetiology, prevention & treatment of venous thromboembolic disease.

Treatment of recurrent pulmonary embolism. The diagnosis, investigation and management of the post-phlebitic limb. Investigation and management of diabetic foot problems. Medico-legal aspects of surgical treatment. Investigation of venous thrombo-embolism in airline passengers. Examining: Examiner for the University of London Examiner for the United Examining Board Administration & University representative, Islington Area Health Authority (1986 Committee work:- -1989)

Member New Bloomsbury Hospital Planning Team (1988) British Medical Association COMAR Representative (1989 continuing) Member Day Case Steering Group for Day Unit

Member Bernard Sanderson Trust Royal College Representative for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

MEDICO-LEGAL REPORTING • Reports prepared for both Claimant and Defendant on medical negligence and personal injury • Approximately 250 new instructions received annually • Areas of expertise include all general surgery, varicose veins, venous thrombo-embolism,

vascular surgery, surgical oncology, breast surgery and laparoscopic surgery • Preparation of reports for inquests, advising coroners and attending civil and criminal trials to

give expert evidence


COURT ATTENDANCES 2015 2 Able to give evidence in court in England, Wales and Ireland. Number of trials and coroner’s inquests attended by year:

1993 – 8 2005 – 6 1994 – 8 2006 – 2 1995 – 11 2007 – 2 1996 – 7 2008 – 3 1997 – 13 2009 – 2 1998 – 8 2010 – 3 1999 – 4 2011 – 6 2000 – 4 2012 – 3 2001 – 7 2013 – 4 2002 – 6 2014 – 4 2003 – 10 2004 – 9

2015 – 4 2016 – 2 (so far)

Principal Publications 1976: The effect of graded compression (T.E.D.) on the incidence of postoperative deep vein

thrombosis. SZ Ibraham, JH Scurr and LP Le Quesne. 11th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Research, Dublin, Ireland 1976; 8 (Suppl. 1):

106-107. 1977: The efficacy of graduated compression stockings on the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.

JH Scurr, SZ Ibraham, RG Faber and LP Le Quesne. Br-J-Surg. 1977; 64(5): 371-3.

1979: Surgical emergencies in general practice. JH Scurr. J-R-Coll-Gen-Pract. 1979 Dec; 29(209): 744-7. Deep vein thrombosis. JH Scurr. Hospital Doctor 1979; 3(9): 19. Thomboembolism - prophylaxis using a device to dorsiflex the feet JH Scurr, I Robbe and H Ellis. Thombosis and Haemostasis 1979; 55: 868-869. Axillary hyperhidrosis - topical treatment with aluminium chloride hexahydrate. H Ellis and JH Scurr. Postgrad-Med-J. 1979 Dec; 55(654): 868-9.


1980: Deep vein thrombosis of the legs following surgery: prophylaxis and treatment.

JH Scurr and C Wastell. Curr-Surg. 1980 Sep-Oct; 37(5): 301-7. Clinical Review - Circulation - Varicose Veins. JH Scurr. General Practitioner 1980 Jun; 31-36. Deep vein thrombosis - which form of prophylaxis? JH Scurr.

14th Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research, Copenhagen, 1980;11:1.

Effect of faecal stream and diet in experimental colorectal carcinogenesis morphological and histochemical changes.

JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1980; 67(11): 821. The effect of faecal stream on experimentally induced rat carcinomas. JH Scurr, I Filipe and H Ellis. Cancer Detection and Prevention 1980; 3(1): 344.

1981: Simple mechanical method for decreasing the incidence of thromboembolism. JH Scurr, IJ Robbe, H Ellis and HS Goldsmith. Am-J-Surg. 1981 May; 141(5): 582-5.

Extensive thromboembolic disease in pregnancy treated with a Kimray Greenfield vena caval filter. Case report.

JH Scurr, P Stanard and J Wright. Br-J-Obstet-Gynaecol. 1981 Jul; 88(7): 778-80.

Sequential pneumatic compression. An effective method of preventing deep vein thrombosis. JH Scurr, T Bucknall, C Wastell and H Ellis. Thrombosis and Haemostasis 1981; 46(1): 191. Treatment and prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis. JH Scurr. Postgraduate Doctor 1981 Jan; 4(1): 30-34.

1982: Clinical Review - Arteriosclerosis. JH Scurr. General Practitioner 1982 Jan; 1: 35.

Idiopathic recurrent superfical thrombophlebitis - longterm results of treatment by fibrinolytic enhancement.

PM Jarrett and JH Scurr. Progress in Fibrinolysis 1982; 6: 524-525.


Prophylaxis of venous thrombosis. H Ellis and JH Scurr. Phlebologie. 1982 Jan-Mar; 35(1): 135-42.

Effects of fecal stream on experimental colorectal carcinogenesis. Morphologic and histochemical changes.

MI Filipe, JH Scurr and H Ellis. Cancer. 1982 Dec; 50(12): 2859-65.

1983: Effects of Razoxane on Anastomotic recurrence in experimental rat mucosal carcinomas. JJ Stanek, JH Scurr and H Ellis. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cancer Research 1983; 2: 50. Local recurrence in rectal cancer. [letter] JJ Stanek, JH Scurr and H Ellis. Lancet. 1983 Dec; 2(8363): 1371.

Optimum compression following varicose vein surgery. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1983 ; 70(5):

The treatment of recurrent pulmonary embolism: experience with the Kimray Greenfield vena cava filter.

JH Scurr, PM Jarrett and C Wastell. Ann-R-Coll-Surg-Engl. 1983 Jul; 65(4): 233-4.

1984: Peritonitis JH Scurr. Postgraduate Doctor 1984; 2: 64. Tight jeans as a compression garment after major trauma. JH Scurr and P Cutting. BMJ 1984; 288(6420): 828.

1985: Varicose Veins: Optimum compression following sclerotherapy. JH Scurr, P Cutting and PD Coleridge Smith. Ann. RCS. 1985; 67(2): 109-111.

1986: A direct method for measuring venous ulcers.

PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1986; 73: 320.

A microprocessor controlled poster to demonstrate the blood flow in healthy and diseased veins of the lower limb.

PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 1986; 9: 141-142. Do photoplethysmography and foot volume refilling tests measure venous reflux?


PD Coleridge Smith, SE Thompson and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1986; 73: 500. Software for the vascular laboratory - analysis of venous and arterial investigations. PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. Journal of Microcomputer Applications 1986; 9: 197-208. The development of an automated vascular laboratory. PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. Internat. Angiol. 1986; 5(4): 253-61. Transcutaneous oxygen tension in chronic venous insufficiency. GT Watkin, H Montgomery, J Hurren and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1986; 73(12): 1039.

1987: Optimum methods of limb compression following varicose vein surgery.

PD Coleridge Smith, JH Scurr and K P Robinson. Phlebology 1987; 2(3): 165-172. Reduced axon reflex flare in diabetics with neuropathic foot lesions. N Parkhouse, PM Le Quesne and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1987; 74: 534.

Regimen for improved effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression in deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis.

JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Hasty. Surgery. 1987; 102(5): 816-20.

1988: An improved DVT prophylactic regimen: The combined utilization of elastic compression stockings with intermittent sequential pneumatic compression.

JH Scurr, PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Hasty. Swiss Med 1988; 10: 77-79. Capillary function in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1988; 75(6): 597. Deep venous thrombosis: a continuing problem. JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Hasty. BMJ. 1988; 297(6640): 28. Modern treatment of varicose veins. [Letter] PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1988 Jul; 75(7): 725. Prevention of deep venous thrombosis. JH Scurr. Contemporary Surgery 1988; 32.


Role of compression modalities in a prophylactic program for deep venous thrombosis. J Caprini, JH Scurr and JH Hasty Semin Thromb Haemost (Suppl.) 1988; 14: 77-78. The aetiology of venous ulceration - A new hypothesis. PD Coleridge-Smith, PRS Thomas, JH Scurr and JA Dormandy. BMJ 1988; 296: 1726-1728. Treatment on trial. LA Wilson and JH Scurr. Nursing Times 1988; 84(51): 64-67. Venous disorders - what are the recent developments in their treatment? JH Scurr. Medical Dialogue Feb 1988 16 Wound care. Treatment on trial. LA Wilson and JH Scurr. Nurs-Times. 1988 Dec; 84(51): 64-6. Role of compression modalities in a prophylactic program for deep vein thrombosis. JA Caprini, JH Scurr and JH Hasty. Semin-Thromb-Hemost. 1988; 14 (Suppl.): 77-87. 1989: A reassessment of the role of perforating veins in chronic venous insufficiency.

GM McMullin, HJ Scott, PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. European Surgical Research 1989; 21:S2: 78.

A comparison of photoplethysmography, Doppler ultrasound and duplex scanning in the assessment of venous insufficiency.

GM McMullin, HJ Scott, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1989; 4: 75-82. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Review of Current Problems. TR Cheatle and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1989 Aug; 76(8): 826-9. An assessment of the effect of the foot pump on venous emptying in chronic venous insufficiency. GM McMullin, HJ Scott, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1989; 4: 75-82. An assessment of the foot pump on venous emptying in chronic venous insufficiency. GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology '89, eds. A Davy, R Stemmer. John Libbey Eurotext Ltd, Montrouge, France. 1989: 69-71. Expert Systems in the medical data environment: an example from breast surgery


OM Goodyear, M Hobsley, DG Jameson, JH Scurr, A Shamsolmaali. Intermittent pneumatic compression improves venous ulcer healing. PD Coleridge Smith, SA Sarin, L-A Wilson and JH Scurr. Phlebology '89, eds. A Davy, R Stemmer. John Libbey Eurotext Ltd, Montrouge, France. 1989: 1146-1148. Is abdominal aortic aneurysm familial? HJ Scott, TR Cheatle and JH Scurr. BMJ 1989; 299: 918. Leucocyte trapping in the peripheral circulation in response to changes in venous pressure.

(Abstract) HJ Scott, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1989; 76: 419. Prevention of atherosclerotic complications: controlled trial of ketanserin BMJ 1989 Feb; 298: 424-430. Report of the first American Venous Forum meeting. JH Scurr. Phlebology 1989; 4: 67-68. The aetiology of venous ulceration - current views. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1989; 4: 217-222. The investigation of chronic venous insufficiency by duplex scanning. GM McMullin, HJ Scott, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. British Journal of Radiology 1989. The microcirculation and venous ulceration in the skin and calf. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology '89, eds. A Davy, R Stemmer. John Libbey Eurotext Ltd, Montrouge, France. 1989: 282-284. Venous ulceration - the role of the white blood cell.

HJ Scott, GM McMullin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1989; 4: 153-159. What is the microvascular lesion in venous ulceration? HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. European Surgical Research 1989; 21(S2): 81. White cells and venous insufficiency - A histological study HJ Scott, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. BMJ 1989 Dec;


Direct method of measuring venous ulcers. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1989 Jul; 76(7): 689.

1990: A reassessment of the role of perforating veins in chronic venous insufficiency. GM McMullin, HJ Scott, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr.

Phlebology 1990; 5: 85-94. Aetiology of venous ulceration. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990; 77: 1071-2. Drug treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulceration. TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J Roy Soc Med 1990; 84: 354-8. Effect of ligation without stripping of the long saphenous vein. GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990; 77: A697-698. Effect of stanozolol in the treatment of lipodermatosclerosis.

GM McMullin, GT Watkin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990; 77: A700. Evaluation of Psathakis silastic sling procedure for deep vein reflux: a preliminary report. GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1990; 5: 95-106. Liposclerotic skin: a diffusion block or a perfusion problem? ECL Stibe, TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr.

Phlebology 1990; 5: 231-6. Non-invasive venous investigation. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Vascular Medicine Review 1990; 1: 139-166.

Sequential gradient pneumatic compression enhances venous ulcer healing: a randomised trial. PD Coleridge Smith, S Sarin, JH Scurr and JH Hasty. Surgery. 1990 Nov; 108(5): 871-5. Efficacy of stanozolol in the treatment of lipodermatosclerosis. GM McMullin, GT Watkin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990; 77: 700. Skin damage in chronic venous insufficiency: Does an oxygen diffusion barrier really exist? TR Cheatle, GM McMullin, J Farrah, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J-R-Soc-Med. 1990 Aug; 83(8): 493-4.


The diabetic foot. S Shami, M Zaatreh and JH Scurr. Middle East Health 1990; 14: 15-17. Three tests of microcirculatory function in the evaluation of treatment for chronic venous

insufficiency. TR Cheatle, GM McMullin, J Farrah, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1990; 5: 165-72. Vasomotion in venous disease. TR Cheatle, SK Shami, E Stibe, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J Roy Soc Med 1990; 84: 261-3. Venous disease: investigation and treatment, fact or fiction? HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Ann-R-Coll-Surg-Engl. 1990; 72(3): 188-92. Venous insufficiency of the lower limb. TR Cheatle and JH Scurr. Postgraduate Surgery 1990; 1: 9-15. Venous ulceration and the role of the white blood cell. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J Med Sci & Tech 1990; 14: 184-7. Venous ulceration and the microcirculation of the skin in the calf. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990 (in press). Venous ulceration: The role of the white blood cell. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr.

Phlebology Digest 1990; 5: 77-83. Venous stasis and lumen changes during surgery. PD Coleridge Smith, JH Scurr and JH Hasty. Br-J-Surg. 1990 Sep; 77(9): 1055-9. How long after surgery does the risk of thromboembolism persist? JH Scurr. Acta-Chir-Scand (Suppl.) 1990; 556: 22-4. The microvascular lesion in venous ulceration and the role of the white blood cell. HJ Scott, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J-Med-Eng-Technol. 1990 Sep-Oct; 14(5): 184-7. Reappraisal of the oxygenation of blood in varicose veins.

HJ Scott, TR Cheatle, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and


JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1990 Aug; 77(8): 934-6. The synthesis of E-17 alpha-[131I]iodo-vinyl oestradiol and evaluation of its use as a radiotracer

for oestrogen receptor positive breast tumours. EK Symes, WF Coulson, R Das and JH Scurr. J-Steroid-Biochem. 1990 May; 35(6): 641-6. A MAPP for pressure relief. JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Nurs-Times. 1990 Jun; 86(25): 71-5. Varicose veins: optimum compression after surgery and sclerotherapy. HJ Scott and JH Scurr. Ann-R-Coll-Surg-Engl. 1990 Mar; 72(2): 148. Complications in the treatment of varicose veins. JH Scurr. AMVA Medical & Legal Journal 1990; 1: 1-3.

1991: A study of tourniquets in the investigation of venous insufficiency. GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1991; 6: 133-9. Deep vein thrombosis: effect of graduated compression stockings on the deep veins of the calf. PD Coleridge-Smith, JH Hasty and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991; 78(6): 724-6. Deep vein thrombosis prevention with graduated compression stockings. PD Coleridge Smith, JH Hasty and JH Scurr. Submitted to Br J Surg. Deep venous reflux is reduced by compression of the foot venous plexus. TR Cheatle, GM McMullin and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1991; 6: 75-77. Disease mechanisms in venous ulceration. S Sarin, TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Hosp-Med. 1991 May; 45(5): 303-5. Effect of surgery on the systemic inflammatory response to intermittent claudication. S Sarin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991 Mar; 78(3): 378-9. How I insert an inferior vena cava filter. JH Scurr. Surgery 1991; 92: 2209-11.


Integrating a medical database and advisory system. OM Goodyear, M Hobsley, DG Jameson, JH Scurr and A Shamsolmaali Med-Inf-Lond. 1991 Jul-Sep; 16(3): 315-21. Mechanism of action of external compression on venous function. S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Submitted to Br J Surg. Near-infrared spectroscopy in peripheral vascular disease. TR Cheatle, LA Potter, M Cope, DT Delpy, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991 Apr; 78(4): 405-8. Photoplethysmography: A valuable non-invasive tool in the assessment of venous dysfunction. S Sarin, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Submitted to J Vasc Surg. Selection of amputation level: A review. S Sarin, DA Shields, S Shami, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1991 Dec; 5(6): 611-20. Short term venous hypertension and the microcirculation. TR Cheatle, SJ Chittenden, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991; 78: 751. The effect on skin blood flow of short term venous hypertension in normal subjects. TR Cheatle, SJ Chittenden, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Angiology. 1991 Feb; 42(2): 114-22. Efficacy of fibrinolytic enhancement with stanozolol in the treatment of venous insufficiency. GM McMullin, GT Watkin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Aust-N-Z-J-Surg. 1991; 61(4): 306-9. The investigation of peripheral vascular disease. TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Vascular Medicine Review 1991; The pathogenesis of skin damage in venous disease: a review. TR Cheatle, S Sarin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1991 Apr; 5(2): 115-23. The rational management of varicose veins. TR Cheatle, D Shields, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Health Trends 1991/92; 23(4): 152-3. The role of labelled white blood cells in patients at risk of venous ulceration. HJ Scott, JR Buscombe, GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith, JH Scurr and PJ Ell. Submitted to Ann RCS Eng.


The vasodilatory capacity of the skin in venous disease and its relationship to transcutaneous

oxygen tension. TR Cheatle, E Stibe, SK Shami, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991 May; 78(5): 607-10. Three tests of microcirculatory function in the elevation of treatment for chronic venous

insufficiency. TR Cheatle, GM McMullin, J Farrah, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology Digest 1991; 2: 20. White cells, skin blood flow and venous ulcers. TR Cheatle, HJ Scott, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Dermatol. 1991 Sep; 125(3): 288-90.

Capillary permeability in venous disease. SK Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Proceedings of the second joint British-Swedish Angiology meeting, Royal Society of Medicine, London Edward Arnold 1991. Chronic venous insufficiency causes C fibre neuropathy SK Shami, J Farrah, C Fowler, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1991; 78: 1506.

Vasomotion in venous disease. TR Cheatle, SK Shami, E Stibe, PD Coleridge Smith, JH Scurr. J-R-Soc-Med. 1991 May; 84(5): 261-3. Skin microcirculatory responses in chronic venous insufficiency: the effect of short term venous

hypertension: A review TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. VASA. 1991; 20(1): 63-9. Drug treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulceration. TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J-R-Soc-Med. 1991 Jun; 84(6): 354-8. Objective assessment of high ligation without stripping of the long saphenous vein. GM McMullin, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991 Sep; 78(9): 1139-42. Histological study of white blood cells and their association with lipodermatosclerosis and venous

ulceration. HJ Scott, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1991 Feb; 78(2): 210-1.


1992: Vasomotion in the leg skin of patients with chronic venous insufficiency. SJ Chittenden, SK Shami, TR Cheatle, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. VASA. 1992; 21(2): 138-42. Family history and risk of breast cancer. RS Houlston, E McCarter, S Parbhoo, JH Scurr and J Slack. J Med Genet. 1992; 29: 154-157. Peripheral neuropathy in chronic venous insufficiency. (Abstract) SK Shami, J Farrah, CJ Fowler, JH Scurr and P Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1992; 7: 88. How is skin blood flow altered in venous disease? (Abstract) SK Shami, SJ Chittenden, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. Journal of Dermatological Surgery and Oncology 1992; 18: 66. How does hand-held Doppler compare with duplex scanning in the investigation of venous

disease (Abstract) DA Shields, S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. In: P Raymond Martimbeau, R Prescott, M Zummo, eds. Phlebologie 1992. Paris, John Libby Eurotext. 1992; 626. Vasodilatory capacity in venous disease. SK Shami, TR Cheatle, SJ Chittenden, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. In: Raymond-Martimbeau P, Prescott R, Zummo M (Eds) Phlebologie 1992, John Libby Eurotext, Paris, 1992; 94-96. Neuropathy in chronic venous insufficiency. (Abstract) SK Shami, J Farrah, PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. In: Raymond-Martimbeau P, Prescott R, Zummo M (Eds) Phlebologie '92, John Libbey Eurotext , Paris, 1992; 187-188.

How is blood flow altered in venous disease? (Abstract) SK Shami, TR Cheatle, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. In: Raymond-Martimbeau P Prescott R, Zummo M (eds) Phlebologie '92, John Libby Euortext, Paris 1992; 88-90. Deterioration in venous disease in patients waiting for surgery. (Abstract) DA Shields, S Sarin, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. Phlebology 1992; 7: 128. Photoplethysmography venous refilling tests: Association with clinical and duplex ultrasound

findings. DA Shields, S Sarin, PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1992; 7(2): 86. Also in: Proceedings of the 2nd joint British & Swedish Angiology Meeting, Royal Society of Medicine 11-13 Sept 1991.


Publishers: Edward Arnold. Leg ulceration in venous disease. SK Shami, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. Postgrad-Med-J. 1992 Oct; 68(804): 779-85. Comparison of hand-held Doppler with duplex scanning in venous disease. DA Shields, S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1992; 7: 130. Also in: Br J Surg. 1992; 79 (11): 1234. Medico-legal aspects of venous surgery DA Shields and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1992; 7: 129. Is there subclinical disease in the contralateral limb in patients with unilateral varicose veins?

(Abstract) DA Shields, S Sarin, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. In: P Raymond-Martimbeau, R Prescott, M Zummo (eds) Phlebologie '92, Paris, John Libby Eurotext. 1992; 1: 626. Is Photoplethysmography useful in venous disease? S Sarin, DA Shields, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. In: P Raymond Martimbeau, R Prescott, M Zummo (eds) Phlebologie '92, Paris, John Libby Eurotext, 1992 1:563. Leg compression increases blood cell velocity in venous disease. A Abu-Own, SJ Chittenden, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. Phlebology 1992; 1: 101. Effects of leg compression on the microcirculation in venous disease. A Abu-Own, SK Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1992; 7: 127-128. Photoplethysmography: a valuable non-invasive tool in the assessment of venous dysfunction? S Sarin, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. J-Vasc-Surg. 1992 Aug; 16(2): 154-62. Prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis JH Scurr. Hospital Update 1992; 18.11: 775 Patients’ experience of surgical accidents C A Vincent, T Pincus and JH Scurr. Quality in Health Care 1992; 77-82 C fibre neuropathy in arterial and venous disease. S Shami, J Farrah, C Fowler, P Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr.


Phlebology 1992; Capillary permeability in venous disease. (Abstract) SK Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1992; 79: 1234. Vasodilatory capacity of the microcirculation in venous disease. (Abstract) SK Shami, TR Cheatle,JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1992; 79: 1235. Vasdilatory capacity in venous disease. SK Shami, TR Cheatle, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Dermatological Surgery & Oncology 1992; Assessment of vasomotion in the microcirculation in venous disease. (Abstract) S Chittenden, SK Shami, TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. Phlebology 1992; Mechanism of action of external compression on venous function. S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1992 Jun; 79(6): 499-502. Is the 'Normal' limb normal in unilateral varicose veins? S Sarin, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith, DA Sheilds, A Abu-Own. Phlebology 1992; 7(2): 75-7. Medial calf perforators in venous disease: the significance of outward flow. S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J-Vasc-Surg. 1992 Jul; 16(1): 40-6. Assessment of stripping the long saphenous vein in treatment of primary varicose veins. S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1992 Sep; 79(9): 889-93. The effects of leg compression on the microcirculation. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Int J Microcirc: Clin Exp. 1992 11(Suppl 1): 108. Effects of the impulse foot pump on the Mmicrocirculation in arterial disease. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Int J Microcirc: Clin Exp. 1992 11(Suppl 1): 27. The veno-arteriolar reflex in venous disease. (Abstract) S Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1992; 7: 127.


Risk of prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in hospital patients. JH Scurr et al; Thromboembolic Risk Factors (THRiFT) Consensus Group.

Br Med J 1992; 305:567-74 Commitment to International Scientific Meetings. [Editorial] Phlebology JH Scurr 1992; 7(4): 135

1993: How is skin blood flow altered in venous disease? (Abstract) SK Shami, S Chittenden, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1993; 8: 44. Venous ulcers and the superficial venous system. SK Shami, S Sarin, TR Cheatle, PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. J-Vasc-Surg. 1993 Mar; 17(3): 487-90. When do vascular surgeons prescribe anti-platelet therapy? Current attitudes. S Sarin, SK Shami, TR Cheatle, P Bearn, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1993 Jan; 7(1): 6-13. Hyperaemic response in the skin microcirculation of patients with chronic venous insufficiency. SK Shami, TR Cheatle, S Chittenden, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1993 Apr; 80(4): 433-5. Leucocytes: their role in the etiopathogenesis of skin damage in venous disease. LS Wilkinson, C Bunker, JC Edwards, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J-Vas-Surg. 1993 Apr; 17(4): 669-75. Peripheral nerve function in chronic venous insufficiency. SK Shami, DA Shields, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1993 Mar; 7(2): 195-200. Skin blood flow in chronic venous insufficiency. SK Shami, S Chittenden, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1993; 8: 72-76. Granulocyte elastase release in chronic venous insufficiency. (Abstract) PD Coleridge Smith, D A Shields, S Andaz, S Sarin and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg 1993; 80: S110. Assessment of microangiopathy of the skin in chronic venous insufficiency by laser Doppler

fluxmetry A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Vas Surg. 1993; 17: 429-430.


Leg compression increases microcirculatory flow velocity. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1993; 19: 55. Microangiopathy of the skin in chronic venous insufficiency. (Abstract) A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and P D Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1993; 80: 665. Effect of intermittent pneumatic compression of the foot on the microcirculation in arterial

disease. (Abstract) A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1993; 80: 666. Assessment of the venoarteriolar reflex in chronic venous insufficiency by laser Doppler fluxmetry A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1993; 8: 44. Leg compression and microcirculation. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1993; 80(Suppl.): 108 Thrombolysis in acute lower limb ischaemia. S Andaz, DA Shields, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1993 Nov; 7(6): 595-603. Does venous function deteriorate in patient waiting for varicose vein surgery? S Sarin, DA Shields, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J-R-Soc-Med. 1993 Jan; 86(1): 21-3. Effects of intermittent pneumatic compression of the foot on the microcirculatory function in

arterial disease. A Abu-Own, T Cheatle, JH Scurr and P Coleridge Smith. Eur-J-Vasc-Surg. 1993; 7(5): 488-92. Assessment of intermittent pneumatic compression by strain gauge plethysmography. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1993; 8: 68-71. Investigative methods used to evaluate the effect of pressure: A review. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Wounds 1993; 5: 220-225. The veno-arteriolar reflex in chronic venous insufficiency. SK Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. VASA. 1993; 22(3): 227-31. Neutrophil activation in experimental venous hypertension. DA Shields, S Andaz, S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith.


Phlebologie. 1993 Oct-Dec; 46(4): 687-9. Is duplex echography mandatory in cases of deep venous insufficiency? DA Shields, S Andaz, S Sarin, J Farrah, K Sommerville, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebologie. 1993 Oct-Dec; 46(4): 685-6. Effects of compression stockings on cutaneous microcirculation. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebologie. 1993 Oct-Dec; 46(4): 671-2. Medico-legal aspects of venous surgery. JH Scurr, DA Shields, SK Shami and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebologie. 1993 Oct-Dec; 46(4): 609-12. Leg ulcers in venous disease. SK Shami, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Postgraduate Medical Journal 1992 68: 779-85. The muscular pump of the foot: physiological and clinical importance. JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebologie. 1993 Apr-Jun; 46(2): 209-15. Assessment of intermittent pneumatic compression by Strain-Gauge plethysmography. Abu-Own A, Scurr JH, Coleridge Smith PD. Phlebologie. 1993; 8(2): 68 -71 Skin Blood Flow in Chronic Venous Insufficiency Shami SK, Chittenden SJ, Scurr JH, Coleridge-Smith PD, Phlebology. 1993; 8(2): 72-76

1994: Markers of neutrophil activation in venous disease.

PD Coleridge Smith, DA Shields, S Andaz, S Sarin and JH Scurr. Br-J-Surg. 1994; 81: 613. Markers of neutrophil activation in patients with venous disease. (Abstract) DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Scripta Phlebologica 1994; 2: 33. Saphenous vein reflux without incompetence of the sapheno-femoral or sapheno-popliteal

junction. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994; 81: 609. Saphenous vein reflux without sapheno-femoral or sapheno-femoral-sapheno-popliteal junction

incompetence. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith.


J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1994; 20: 64. Lactoferrin and CD1 1b as markers of neutrophil activation in experimental venous hypertension.

(Abstract) DA Shields, S Andaz, CA Timonthy-Antoine, RD Abeysinghe, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith and JB Porter. Br J Haematol 1994; 86 (Suppl 1): 57. Neutrophil CD11b/CD18 elevation in experimental venous hypertension. (Abstract) DA Shields, S Andaz, CA Timothy-Antoine, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Scripta Phlebologica 1994; 2: 34-5. Lactoferrin as a marker of neutrophil activation in experimental venous hypertension. DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Scripta Phlebologica 1994; 2: 34. CD11b/CD18 and neutrophil activation in venous hypertension. (Abstract) DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1994; 20: 72. Neutrophil degranulation in patients with venous disease. DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1994; 20: 72. Sapheno-femoral junction recurrence after surgical ligation. S Sarin JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1994; 20: 70. Effects of compression stockings on the skin microcirculation in chronic venous insufficiency.

(Abstract) A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994; 81: 766. Leg elevation increases blood cell velocity in chronic venous insufficiency. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994; 81: 767. Saphenous vein reflux without sapheno-femoral junction incompetence. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994; 81(Suppl 1): 133. Causes of recurrent varicose veins. SK Shami, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 126-127.


The outcome of sapheno-femoral junction ligation: is the operation good enough? (Abstract) S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 127.

Saphenous vein reflux without sapheno-femoral junction incompetence. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 127-128. Plasma elastase as a marker of neutrophil degranulation in venous disease. DA Shields, S Andaz, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 130. CD11b/CD18 in experimental venous hypertension. DA Shields, S Andaz, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 130-131. Does duplex scanning assess venous valvular function. K Sommerville, J Farrah, S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 131-132. Leg elevation increases blood cell velocity in chronic venous insufficiency. A Abu-Own, SK Shami, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 133. Role of low molecular weight heparins in the prevention and treatment of venous

thromboembolism after surgery. S Andaz, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 2-7. Plasma lactoferrin as a marker of white cell degranulation in venous disease. DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 55-58. Treatment of the critically ischaemic lower limb. DA Shield and JH Scurr. Postgrad-Med-J. 1994 Jan; 70(819): 5-9. Does venous function deteriorate in patients waiting for varicose vein surgery? S Sarin, DA Sheilds, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J R Soc Med 1994; 86: 21-3.


Saphenous vein reflux without incompetence at the saphenofemoral junction. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994 Oct; 81(10): 1452-4. Stripping of the long saphenous vein in the treatment of primary varicose veins. S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994 Oct; 81(10): 1455-8. Plasma elastase in venous disease. DA Shields, SK Andaz, S Sarin, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994 Oct; 81(10): 1496-9. Neutrophil activation in experimental venous hypertension. DA Shields, S Andaz, RD Abeysinghe, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1994; 9: 119-124. The role of inflammation in venous disease. PD Coleridge Smith, CM Butler and JH Scurr. Medicographia 1994; 16 (2): 23-27. The microcirculation in venous disease. JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Angiology. 1994 Jun; 45(6 Pt 2): 537-41. A comparison of calcium alginate and hydrocolloid dressings in the management of chronic

venous ulcers. JH Scurr, LA Wilson and PD Coleridge Smith. Wounds 1994; 6 (1): 1-8. Interstitial laser photocoagulation as a treatment for breast cancer. SA Harries, Z Amin, ME Smith, WR Lees, J Cooke, MG Cooke, JH Scurr, MW Kissin and SG Bown. Br-J-Surg. 1994 Nov; 81(11): 1617-9. Duplex ultrasonography for assessment of venous valvular function of the lower limb. S Sarin, K Sommerville, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg. 1994 Nov; 81(11): 1591-5. Effect of leg elevation on the skin microcirculation in chronic venous insufficiency. A Abu-Own, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J-Vasc-Surg. 1994 Nov; 20(5): 705-10. Changing trends in thrombolytic therapy for lower limb ischaemia. [Editorial] S Andaz and JH Scurr. Int-Angiol. 1994 Jun; 13(2): 93-5. Microangiopathy of the skin and the effect of leg compression in patients with chronic venous

insufficiency.


A Abu-Own, SK Shami, SJ Chittenden, J Farrah, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. J-Vasc-Surg. 1994 Jun; 19(6): 1074-83.

1995: Improving exposure and safety at the saphenofemoral junction.[letter]

JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Ann-R-Coll-Surg-Engl. 1995; 77(4): 317. Effects of compression and type of bed surface on the microcirculation of the heel. A Abu-Own, K Sommerville, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur-J-Vasc-Endovasc-Surg. 1995; 9(3): 327-34. Death and thromboembolic disease after hip replacement . [letter] JH Scurr. J-Bone-Joint-Surg-Br. 1995 Jul; 77(4): 664. CD11b/CD18 as a marker of neutrophil adhesion in patients with venous disease. (Abstract) DA Shields, M Sahray, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg 1995; 82 (5): 695. Neutrophil CD11b/CD18 expression in patients with venous disease. (Abstract) DA Shields, M Sahray, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1995; 10(2): 80-81.

Neutrophil CD11b expression in patients with venous disease. DA Shields, M Saharay, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr. D Negus, PD Coleridge Smith and G Jantet, Editor in: The XII World Congress of L'union Internationale de Phlebologie. Springer-Verlag, London 1995; Vol 1: 108-109. Duplex scanning for venous disease, Current Practice in Surgery Coleridge Smith PD, Scurr JH. 1995; 7(4): 182-188 Effect of Compression Stockings on the Skin Microcirculation in Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Abu-Own A, Scurr JH, Coleridge Smith PD. Phlebology. 1995; 10(1): 5-11

1996: Assessment of venous function.

JH Scurr and D Shields. Reflections 1996; 1(2): 2-4. Varicose veins and the ulcerated leg. JH Scurr. Surgery 1996; 14(2): 40-1. Leucocyte CD11b and CD62L activity in patients with venous disease.


M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br J Surg 1996; 83 (Suppl. 1): 51-2. CD11b and CD62L expression in patients with venous disease. (Abstract) M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur Surg Res. 1996; 28(1): 46. Neutrophil CD11b expression in patients with venous disease. DA Shields, M Saharay, CA Timothy-Antoine, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Phlebology 1996; 11:55-9 Leucocyte emigration in tissues in response to experimental venous hypertension. M Saharay, IE Addison, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur Surg Res. 1996; 28(1): 24. Soluble adhesion molecules as a marker of leucocyte-endothelial activation in patients with

chronic venous disease. (Abstract) M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur Surg Res 1996; 28(1): 48. In vivo leucocyte emigration and locomotion in tissue in response to experimental venous

hypertension. (Abstract) M Saharay, IE Addison, DA Shields, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J-Surg 1996; 83(5): 682. Objective assessment of skin changes in venous disease using a tissue tonometer. J Farrah, M Saharay, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Br-J Surg 1996; 83: 682. CD11b and CD62L as markers of adhesion in experimental venous hypertension. (Abstract) DA Shields, M Saharay, JH Scurr and JB Porter. Br-J-Surg 1996; 83 (5): 683. Top 100 - Varicose veins. JH Scurr. General Practitioner 1996; 6 Dec: 49-54. Minimally invasive surgery for perforator vein incompetence. M Saharay, JH Scurr. Cardiovascular Surgery 1996; 4(6): 701-5. Strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound study of venous blood flow changes during

application of the A-V Impulse System (TM) foot pump and TED (TM) anti-embolism stockings. Abu-Own A, Sommerville K, Scurr JH, Coleridge Smith PD International Angiology 1996; 15(3 Suppl. 1): 51-57


Leukocyte migration in the leg in response to experimental venous hypertension. Saharay M, Addison IE, Shields DA, Scurr JH, Smith PDC. J Vasc Surg. 1996; 24(5): 725-731

1997: Chronic venous insufficiency disease. SK Shami, S Sarin and JH Scurr. International Journal of Angiology 1997; 6: 30-48. Vascular problems. T Myers and JH Scurr. Pulse 1997; 11 Jan: 59-60. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of AS-

013, a prostaglandin E1 prodrug, in patients with intermittent claudication. J Belch, P Bell, D Creissen, J Dormandy, R Kester, R McCollum, YMizushima, CV Ruckley, JH Scurr

and JH Wolfe. Circulation 1997; 95(9): 2298-2302. Chronic venous insufficiency in leg ulcers. JH Scurr. Phlebolymphology no.18: 2. Leucocyte activity in the microcirculation of the leg in patients with chronic venous disease. M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith J-Vasc-Surg. 1997; 26:265-273.

Prevention of venous thromboembolism (guidelines according to scientific evidence). International Consensus Statement.

Int Angiol 1997; 15:1-36. Soluble markers of leucocyte adhesion in patients with venous disease. Shields DA, Andaz SK, Porter JB, Scurr JH, Coleridge Smith PD. Phlebology, 1997; 12(3): 82-85

1998: Leucocytes activity in volunteers in response to experimental venous hypertension. M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith Phlebology 1998 (in press)

Endothelial activation in patients with chronic venous disease. M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. Eur J-Vasc-Surg 1988; (in press) Variable venous anatomy of the popliteal fossa demonstrated by duplex scanning. J Farrah, M Saharay, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith Dermatological Surgery 1998; (in press) Effect of oral micronised purified flavonoid fraction treatment on leukocyte adhesion molecule


expression in patients with chronic venous disease. SS Shoab, JB Porter, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith Journal of Vascular Research 1998; vol 35, no 5:382 Increased plasma vascular endothelial growth factor among patients with chronic venous

disease SS Shoab, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith Journal of Vascular Surgery 1998; vol 28, no 3:535-540 Soluble markers of leucocyte adhesion in patients with venous disease DA Shields, SK Andaz, JB Porter, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith Phlebology 1997; vol 12, no 3:82-85 Risk of and Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Hospital Patients Second Thromboembolic Risk Factors (THRiFT II) Consensus Group Scurr et al Phlebology 1998; 13:87-97 Leucocyte-endothelial activation in venous disease. M Saharay, DA Shields, JB Porter, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith. Surgical Research Communications. 1998; 19(2-4): 190-191 Chronic venous insufficiency in leg ulcers [Editorial] JH Scurr Phlebolymphology 1998; Issue 18

1999: Endothelial activation response to oral micronised flavonoid therapy in patients with chronic venous disease - a prospective study

SS Shoab, J Porter, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith European Journal of Vascular Surgery 1999; vol 17, no 4: 313-8 Chronic venous disorders of the leg; epidemiology, outcomes, diagnosis and management.

Summary of evidence-based report of the VEINES task force. Venous insufficiency Epidemiologic and economic studies

X Kurz, SR Kahn, L Abenhaim, D Clement, L Norgren, U Baccaglini, A Berard, JP Cooke, A Cornu-Thenard, M Depairon, JA Dormandy, I Durand-Zaleski, GR Fowkes, DL Lamping, H Partsch, JH Scurr, F Zuccarelli

International Journal of Angiology 1999; vol 18, no 2: 83-102 Plasma VEGF as a marker of therapy in patients with chronic venous disease treated with oral

micronised flavonoid fraction - a pilot study SS Shoab, JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith European Journal of Vascular Surgery 1999; vol 18, no 4: 334-8 The management of chronic venous disorders of the leg: An evidence-based report of an

international Task Force. Abenhaim L, Clement D, Norgren L, Baccaglini U, Cooke JP, Cornu-Thenard A, Depairon M,

Dormandy JA, Durand-Zaleski I, Fowkes FGR, Kahn SR, Kurz X, Lamping DL, Partsch H, Pillion G,


Scurr JH, Zuccarelli F. Phlebology, 1999; 14(Suppl): 1-126

2000: Medical Evidence: fact or fiction? JH Scurr Medico-Legal Journal 2000, vol 68, no 2:62-64 Effect of oral micronized flavonoid fraction treatment on leukocyte adhesion molecule expression

in patients with chronic venous disease: a pilot study JH Scurr, SS Shoab, JB Porter, PD Coleridge Smith Journal of Vascular Surgery 2000, vol 31, no 3:456-61 Recurrent varices after surgery (REVAS), a consensus document Consensus Group (Chairman Michel Perrin MD) Cardiovascular Surgery June 2000; vol 8, no 4 Investigation of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Consensus Statement (A. N Nicolaides MS FRCS FRCSE) Clinical Investigation and Reports July 2000

2001: Body of Evidence

JH Scurr Aircraft Interiors International April 2001: 72-75 Deep vein thrombosis: Prevention and Cure JH Scurr The Expert and Dispute Resolver Spring 2001; volume 6, no 1: 28 Blood clots & flying JH Scurr JMC In the Air Magazine, Summer 2001 Deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers – the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and the

efficacy of elastic compression stockings JH Scurr, PD Coleridge Smith, S Machin Cardiovascular Surgery 2001; volume 9, no 2:159-61 Frequency and prevention of symptomless deep-vein thrombosis in long-haul flights: a

randomized trial JH Scurr, S Machin, S Bailey-King, IJ Mackie, S McDonald, PD Coleridge Smith The Lancet, 12 May 2001, volume 357:1485-1489

Deep-vein thrombosis in long-haul flights [Letter] Scurr JH, Smith PDC Lancet 2001; 358(9284); 837-839 Wearing elastic compression stockings during long-haul flights prevented the development of

deep venous thrombosis.


Scurr JH, Machin SJ, Bailey-King S. Evidence Based Medicine. 2001; 6(6): 169

2002: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

JH Scurr et al. International Consensus Statement (Guidelines According to Scientific Evidence) Edition 2002 Deep vein thrombosis and air travel. Scurr JH [Editorial] Hospital Medicine, 2002; 63(7): 388-9

Prospective randomized trial comparing conventional (babcock) stripping with inverting (pin)

stripping of the long saphenous vein. Butler CM, Scurr JH, Coleridge Smith PD. Phlebology 2002; 17(2): 59-63 Travellers’ thrombosis. Scurr JH Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health 2002; 122 (1): 11-13

2003: Haematology: ‘Thrombosis and air travel’ JH Scurr The Association of Clinical Pathologists Yearbook 2003, P39 2004: Zinopin® – the rationale for its use as a food supplement in traveller’s thrombosis and motion

sickness. JH Scurr, OP Gulati Phytotherapy Research, 18, 687-695 2005: Self-assessment cases in surgical imaging.

JH Scurr, Chris J Harvey, Hugh R S Roberts Nigel Davies and Nicola H Strickland Oxford University Press 2005 Clinical problems in acute thromboembolism. Sue Evans, JH Scurr et al Clinical Medicine Vol 5 No 4 July/August 2005 pp402-405 Varicose veins: a review of 200 consecutive medicolegal claims. Scurr JRH, Scurr JH Clinical Risk 2005; 11 (6): 225-230 Zinopin® - its use as a food supplement in traveller’s thrombosis, oedema and motion sickness JH Scurr European Bulletin of Drug Research Volume 13, 2005

2006: 100 consecutive claims of alleged negligence in elective open inguinal hernia repair in the UK.

Scurr JRH, Scurr JH


Clinical Risk 2006; 12(6): 221-225 Common peroneal nerve injury during varicose vein surgery [Letter] Scurr JRH, Scurr JH. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006; 32(3): 334-335 Venous thromboprophylaxis in UK medical inpatients [Letter] Scurr JRH, Scurr JH J Roy Soc Med 2006; 99(1):5

2007: Is failure to provide thromboprophylaxis negligent?

Scurr JRH, Scurr JH Phlebology 2007; 22(4): 186-191 Endovenous ablation of varicose veins: medicolegal claims will continue! [Editorial] Scurr JRH, Scurr JH Phlebology 2007; 22(3): 95-97

2008: Traveller’s Thrombosis: international consensus statement (guidelines for prevention from a

consensus conference) Schobersberger W, Toff WD, Eklof B, Fraedrich G, Gunga HC, Haas S, Landgraf H, Lapostolle F, Partsch H, Perschler F, Schnapka J, Schobersberger B, Scurr JH, Watzke H; Hall Consensus Development Group

VASA 2008; 37(4): 311-7 Veriag Hans Huber, Hagrefe AG, Bern

2010: Medico-legal claims following laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the UK and Ireland

Scurr JRH, Brigstocke JR, Shields DA, Scurr JH Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2010; 92: 286-291 Medico-legal claims and intra-operative cholangiography [Letter] Scurr JH Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2010; 92: 540 Clinical negligence lawyers: specialists versus non-specialists – the evidence Brigstocke JR, Shields DA, Scurr JH Clinical Risk 2010; 16 (2): 43-48

2012: Medico-legal claims following amputations in the UK and Ireland Scurr VR, Scurr JRH, Scurr JH Medico-Legal Journal 2012; 80 Part 3: 105-109 Books: Microcomputers in Medicine. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr (Eds). Springer-Verlag, 1988.


Medical Applications of Microcomputers. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr (Eds). Springer Verlag, 1988. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism. Eds: D Bergqvist, A Comerota, A Nicolaides and JH Scurr. Med-Orion, London, 1994. Varicose Veins, Venous Disorders, and Lymphatic Problems in the Lower Limbs Eds: DJ Tibbs, DC Sabiston, MG Davies, PS Mortimer, JH Scurr Oxford University Press, 1997. Vascular Surgery JH Scurr Medico-Legal Practitioner Series, Series Editor: W Scott Cavendish, 1999. Self-Assessment Cases in Surgical Imaging C Harvey, H Roberts, N Davies, N Strickland, JH Scurr Oxford Medical Publications Oxford University Press, 2005 Killer Blood Clots – DVT Risks, Symptoms and Solutions. JH Scurr Gummerus Printing, Finland, 2005 Chapters: Transvenous vena caval filters in the prevention of pulmonary embolism in hormones and vascular disease. JH Scurr. in 'Hormones and Vascular Disease'. Ed: RM Greenhalgh. Pitman Medical, 1981. Acute deep venous thrombosis and critical care of the obstetric patient. Chap. 9, p386-398. Ed: Baldwin Hansen Farrand Press, 1984. Transvenous interruption of the inferior vena cava. JH Scurr. in 'Vascular Surgical Techniques'. Ed: R Greenhalgh Butterworths, 1984. Insertion of vena caval filter. JH Scurr. Current Practice in Surgery 1989, 1: 41-44.


General surgery. JH Scurr and M Hobsley. in 'Medical Negligence' Eds: MJ Powers and NH Harris. Butterworths, London, 1990. Current views on pathogenesis of venous ulceration. PD Coleridge-Smith and JH Scurr. in 'Venous disorders'. Eds: J Bergan and JST Yao. WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1991 (p.36-51). White cell trapping in venous hypertension. PD Coleridge Smith and JH Scurr. in 'Chronic Venous Insufficiency' Eds: JT Hobbs, AN Nicolaides, JST Yao. Med-Orion Publishing Co, London, 1991 Surgical treatment of venous thrombosis & pulmonary embolism. JH Scurr. in 'Surgical Management of Vascular Disease' Eds: P Bell, C Jamieson, C Ruckley Bailliere Tindallm, 1991 Arterial disorders. JH Scurr. in 'Bailey & Love's Short Practice Of Surgery' - 21 edition. Eds: C Mann and RC Russell. Chapman & Hall, London, 1992. Venous disorders. JH Scurr. in 'Bailey & Love's Short Practice Of Surgery' - 21 edition. Eds: C Mann and RC Russell. Chapman & Hall, London, 1992. Lymphatic disorders. JH Scurr. in 'Bailey & Love's Short Practice Of Surgery' - 21 edition. Eds: C Mann and RC Russell. Chapman & Hall, London, 1992. The veins K Burnand and JH Scurr. in 'The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies'. Eds: K Burnand and A Young Churchill Livingstone, 1992.


Varicose vein management JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith. in 'Recent Advances in Surgery' - Number 16. Eds: I Taylor, C D Johnson. Churchill Livingstone, 1993. Errors and accidents in surgery JH Scurr. in 'Medical Accidents'. Eds: C Vincent, M Ennis and R Audley. Oxford University Press, 1993 Ligation of ankle perforating veins JH Scurr. in 'Rob & Smith's Operative Surgery: Vascular Surgery.' Eds: CW Jamieson and JST Yao. Chapman & Hall Medical, London, 1994. General surgery JH Scurr and M Hobsley. in 'Medical Negligence' – 2nd edn. Eds: MJ Powers and NH Harris. Butterworths, London, 1994. The foot in diabetes mellitus SK Shami and JH Scurr. in 'Clinical Problems in Vascular Surgery.' Eds: R Galland and C Clyne Edward Arnold, 1994. Graduated compression stockings for the prevention of venous thromboembolism JH Scurr. in 'Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism'. Eds: D Bergqvist, A Comerota, A Nicolaides and JH Scurr. Med-Orion, 1994. Venous disorders JH Scurr. in 'Bailey & Love's Short Practice Of Surgery' - 22 edition. Eds: C Mann, RC Russell and N Williams. Chapman & Hall, London, 1995. Chronic venous insufficiency. S Sarin and JH Scurr. in 'A Textbook of Vascular Medicine' Eds: JE Tooke and GD Lowe. Arnold, London, 1996. Embolism


DA Shields and JH Scurr. in ‘Critical care of the surgical patient’ Ed: Gillian Hanson (32: 409-414) Chapman & Hall, 1997. Recognition, clinical aspects and management of venous disease JH Scurr in ‘The Third Asian Congress for Microcirculation’ Eds: SC Bunnag, A Srikiatkhachorn, S Patumraj Monduzzi,1997. Varicose veins & the chronic venous insufficiency syndrome: pathogenesis JH Scurr and PD Coleridge-Smith. in ‘Varicose Veins: Diagnosis & Management’ Eds: Bergan and Goldman Accepted for publication, Quality Medical Publishers Medico-legal aspects of laparoscopy JH Scurr in 'Current Surgical Practice Vol 8 : Laparoscopic Surgery' Eds: M Hobsley, T Treasure and J Northover. Arnold, 1998. The veins K Burnand, JH Scurr & M Stacey. in 'The New Aird's Companion in Surgical Studies’ – 2nd edn. Eds: K Burnand and A Young Churchill Livingstone, 1998. What is the place of sclerotherapy? JH Scurr in 'Venous Disease - Epidemiology, Management & Delivery of care' Eds: CV Ruckley, FGR Fowkes, AW Bradbury Springer-Verlag, London, 1999.

Primary varicose veins and their treatment JH Scurr in ‘Practical Vascular Surgery’ Eds: Yao & Pearce Appleton & Lange, 1999. Arteriovenous malformations of the upper limb JH Scurr in ‘Textbook of Angiology’ Ed: JB Chang Springer-Verlag, 2000.

General surgery


JH Scurr in ‘Clinical Negligence’ – 3rd edition Eds: MJ Powers and NH Harris Butterworths, 2000.

Venous disorders JH Scurr and PD Coleridge Smith in ‘Bailey & Love’s Short Practice of Surgery’ Eds: RCG Russell, NS Williams, CJK Bulstrode Arnold, 2000. Venous disorders JH Scurr in ‘Bailey & Love’s Short Practice of Surgery’ 24th edn Eds: RCG Russell, NS Williams, CJK Bulstrode Arnold, 2003 Abdominal surgery JH Scurr in ‘Medicine for Lawyers’ Eds: R Palmer, D Wetherill Royal Society of Medicine Press, 2005 Deep vein thrombosis and travel JH Scurr in ‘Venous Disease Simplified’ Eds: AH Davies, TA Lees, IF Lane tfm Publishing Limited, 2006 General surgery JR Scurr, JH Scurr in: Medical Mistakes: Key Medical Issues in Clinical Negligence Cases Ed: C Foster Claerhout Publishing 2007 General surgery JH Scurr in ‘Clinical Negligence’ – 4th edition Eds: MJ Powers, NH Harris, A Barton Tottel Publishing, 2008.

Lectures: Undergraduate Lectures: >10/annum Venous Disease Vascular Surgical Problems Breasts/Management of Breast cancer General Surgery


Traveller’s thrombosis Postgraduate Lectures: > 10/annum Vascular problems Assessment of vascular problems Venous disease - diagnosis/management Deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolism Medico-legal aspects of surgery Traveller’s thrombosis

Overseas Lectures on selected topics: > 200 USA Europe

Middle East Far East

Press/Media Discharge policy puts GPs in firing line of embolism Representative Doctor, 12 September 1991 Sample: Take home heparin for thrombosis prevention. The Pharmaceutical Journal, 9 May 1992 Veins of discontent by Hilaire Gomer The Times, 22 May 1992 Invitations are out for thrombosis road show. Hospital Doctor, 28 May 1992

High flyers under pressure by Hilaire Gomer The Times, January 1993 Keeping blood clots at bay by Hilaire Gomer The Times, 23 February 1993 Left without a leg to stand on by Jill Palmer The Daily Mirror, 9 June 1993 Varicose veins - need you suffer? by Barbara Rowlands Prima, August 1993 Health watch by Alison Wick


Woman, 1 November 1993 Vein pain go away by Jane Feinmann Best, 14 April 1994 Healed by hope by Brian Hitchen Sunday Express, 1 January 1995 Carlton people Episode on Varicose Veins screened on 27 September 1995 A vein issue by Chrissie Painell Hello, 29 June 1996

Blood clots linked to air travel by Farrol Kahn The Daily Telegraph, 18 April 1998 Be aware of the hazards of flying by Farrol Kahn Weekend Financial Times, August 1998 Prophylaxis protocol to cut risk of thrombosis by Susan Mayor Hospital Doctor, 25 March 1999 Could these seats be the death of you? by Carole Cadwalladr The Daily Telegraph, 11 November 2000 High risk – How flying can damage your health Which? The Independent Consumer Guide, February 2001 Body of evidence by DeeDee Doke Flight International, 27 February-5 March 2001 Test for 1m as airlines admit link with DVT by Beezy Marsh Daily Mail, 14 March 2001 Blood clots and air travel ‘linked’ by Frances Williams Financial Times, 14 March 2001


Perils of passage by Jennie James Time, 19 March 2001 Pilot’s in-flight gym to prevent fatal clots by David Charter The Times, 19 April 2001 Vein barrier: how to prevent DVT by Emma Marlin High Life, May 2001

john henry scurr - tutu foundation uk...lister house, the lister hospital, chelsea bridge road,...

Documents