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Biological Mesh

This policy covers requests for the use of biological mesh in abdominal wall hernia repair or closure of laparostomy.

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Blepharoplasty and brow lift (eyelid and brow surgery)

This policy covers the use of eyelid and brow surgery, including blepharoplasty, ptosis correction and brow lift in adults

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Bobath Therapy -Intensive Neurodisability Therapies

This policy covers requests for Bobath therapy or similar intensive neurodisability programmes including referral for assessment and/or treatment at Bobath centres or equivalent providers.

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Body Contouring Surgery (Cosmetic) excluding abdomen

This policy covers all body contouring surgery undertaken primarily to improve appearance. It applies to all anatomical sites except the abdomen.

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Breast – Correction of Asymmetry (cosmetic)

This policy covers the surgical correction of breast asymmetry requested primarily to improve appearance (cosmetic/aesthetic).

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Breast – Correction of Benign Nipple Inversion

This policy covers the surgical correction of benign nipple inversion where the primary purpose is cosmetic/aesthetic.

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Breast – Gynaecomastia

This policy covers the surgical correction of gynaecomastia

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Breast Augmentation (Cosmetic)

This policy covers beast augmentation requested primarily to improve appearance (cosmetic/aesthetic), including: Implant-based augmentation and Autologous (fat transfer) augmentation

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Breast Prosthesis (implant) Removal

This policy covers surgical removal of breast implants, including Poly Implant Prothèse PIP implants.

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Breast reconstruction post cancer or trauma

There is not a single clinical policy for breast reconstruction post cancer or trauma. Find local area policies that have been transferred to Central East ICB where these exist.

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Breast Reduction Surgery

This policy covers surgical breast reduction for hypertrophy where breast size causes functional problems and conservative management has been tried.

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Cholecystectomy

This policy covers surgical removal of the gallbladder (laparoscopic or open) for management of gallbladder stones and common bile duct stones. It applies to elective and emergency pathways.

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis

This policy covers the assessment and surgical management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS).

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Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

This policy covers Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) requested for diagnosis and/or elective treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)

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Dupuytren’s Contracture Release

This policy covers requests for Dupuytren’s contracture release including surgery and injections

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Dysthyroid Eye Disease (TED)

This policy covers requests for surgical Management of dysthyroid (thyroid) eye disease (TED). Medical management of mild TED is routinely funded.

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Earlobe Repair

This policy covers non-emergency repair of earlobes (external ear), typically for split/elongated lobes where the primary aim is cosmetic improvement.

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Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) for Hyperhidrosis

This policy covers requests for endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) for hyperhidrosis.

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Exogen® Bone Healing System – Fresh Fractures

This policy covers use of the Exogen® low-intensity pulsed ultrasound bone healing system for fresh fractures, including those at low or high risk of non-healing.

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Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)

This policy covers cosmetic face lift (Rhytidectomy) requests undertaken primarily to improve appearance

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