Tumour size predicts risk of recurrence in tall cell subtype papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Background: The tall cell subtype of papillary thyroid cancer (TCPTC) is the most common aggressive subtype and often treated aggressively. This approach may not be necessary in smaller tumours without adverse histological characteristics.

Methods: 97 patients with TCPTC defined as a height-to-width ratio of ≥3:1 and at least 30% tall cells were compared against 390 classical papillary thyroid carcinoma (CPTC) based on tumour size with recurrence free survival (RFS) as the primary outcome.

Unexpected Ureter Within an Inguinal Hernia.

Inguinal hernias containing a ureter are a rare occurrence. They are rarely diagnosed pre-operatively and can lead to serious complications if inadvertently damaged during hernia repair. We present the case of a 36-year-old obese male who was found to have a ureter within his inguinal hernia intra-operatively.

Colonic bowel prep and body mass index: does one size fit all? A multi-centre review.

Purpose: To investigate whether body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for inadequate bowel preparation in elective colonoscopy. The null hypothesis being BMI does not affect bowel preparation adequacy.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of all participants with complete medical records who had an elective colonoscopy was conducted across three tertiary teaching hospitals in Perth, Western Australia, from January 2016 to July 2019.

Colonoscopy follow-up for acute diverticulitis: a multi-centre review.

Background: To investigate the value of routine colonoscopy, post-computed tomography (CT) confirmed diverticulitis. The current practice is to scope patients 6-8 weeks post an episode of acute diverticulitis. We hypothesise that this practice has a relatively low value.