Colonoscopic findings in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Backgroundy: Colonoscopy is often performed in the initial workup of pelvic floor dysfunction, even in the absence of red flag symptoms. Current guidelines suggest colonoscopy is only required in the presence of rectal bleeding, diarrhoea or change in bowel habit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of significant pathology found at colonoscopy in patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Body mass index and surgical outcomes in laparoscopic liver resections: a systematic review.

Background: Laparoscopic liver resection is gaining momentum; however, there is limited evidence on its efficacy and safety in obese patients. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between BMI and outcomes after laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) using a systematic review of the existing literature.

Methods: A systematic search of Medline (Ovid 1946-present), PubMed (NCBI), Embase (Ovid 1966-present) and Cochrane Library was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement for parameters of LLR and BMI.

Perforation of gastric volvulus within a giant hiatus hernia secondary to alendronate: A rare complication of bisphosphonate use.

Introduction: Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of metabolic bone disease. However, they are associated with gastrointestinal side effects including acid reflux, mucosal erosion, and oesophageal stricture. We present a rare case of alendronate causing perforated gastric volvulus in a patient with giant hiatus hernia.

Laparoscopic paraduodenal hernia repair with bioabsorbable mesh: A case of a novel technique for a rare cause of bowel obstruction.

Introduction: Paraduodenal hernias are the most common type of internal hernia but a rare cause of bowel obstruction. Given the high risk of incarceration, obstruction and associated mortality, surgical repair is recommended.

Presentation Of Case: We present a novel technique for laparoscopic repair of paraduodenal hernia using biosynthetic mesh to reinforce suture closure of the hernia defect.

Coronary CT radiation dose reduction strategies at an Australian Tertiary Care Center - improvements in radiation exposure through an evidence-based approach.

Introduction: Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) is a rapidly increasing technique for coronary imaging; however, it exposes patients to ionising radiation. We examined the impact of dose reduction techniques using ECG-triggering, kVp/mAs reduction and high-pitch modes on radiation exposure in a large Australian tertiary CCTA service.

Methods: Data on acquisition modes and dose exposure were prospectively collected on all CCTA scans from November 2009 to March 2014 at an Australian tertiary care centre.