Renal Resistance Trend During Hypothermic Machine Perfusion Correlates With Preimplantation Biopsy Score in Transplantation of Kidneys From Extended Criteria Donors.

Background: Graft quality from extended criteria donors (ECDs) is extremely wide, and a reliable evaluation parameter is required. So far, biopsy is widely used to evaluate ECD organs and to decide whether double (DKT) or single (SKT) kidney transplantation should be performed. The aim of this study is to compare renal resistance (RR) trend during hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) with a preimplantation biopsy score.

Underestimated risk of cancer in solitary thyroid nodules ≥3 cm reported as benign.

Background: The study aims to assess the risk of cancer in solitary thyroid nodules ≥30 mm in size reported as Bethesda II, and its implications.

Method: The clinical records of 202 patients, who underwent thyroid lobectomy for solitary nodules measuring ≥30 mm, reported as Bethesda II on preoperative FNAC between Jan 2015 and Apr 2016 were reviewed. Data collected included nodule size and consistency, and final histopathology results.