Abstract Introduction Returning to work is an important cancer recovery milestone. Permanent colostomy can be required for rectal treatment and significantly impact well-being. We aimed evaluate the of permanent on health-related quality life return in patients with cancer. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study 23 employed receiving curative surgery requiring colostomy. Demographic quality-of-life questionnaires (the Colostomy Impact Score (CIS), EORTC Quality Life Questionnaire...

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injuries account for up to 50% of trauma related deaths and if surgical intervention is indicated, consensus suggests a maximum 4 hours decompression. The occurrence outcomes craniotomies performed by non‐neurosurgeons in regional Queensland hospitals have never been reported previously the literature. Methods A retrospective review was at all without an on‐site neurosurgical service from January 2001 December 2022 identify patients undergoing emergency...

Abstract Aim Questionnaires designed to score the severity of faecal incontinence (FI) are widely used provide an evaluation symptoms across settings, studies and time. The Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium have recommended use multiple questionnaires despite some overlap questions. This study aimed evaluate whether patient responses these consistent. Method A retrospective analysis was undertaken patients with FI who attended a dedicated pelvic floor unit between January 2018 December 2019...

THD SphinKeeper® is an emerging surgical technique for faecal incontinence (FI). The safety, indications and efficacy of the procedure are still being investigated. aim this study to present first experience in Australia.This was a prospective single-centre observational patients undergoing implantation between February 2018 September 2019. Baseline demographics, intraoperative postoperative complications, Cleveland Clinic Faecal Incontinence Score, St Mark's Quality Life score (FIQOL),...

Background: Blood donor history questionnaires are used world-wide to detect blood supply and safety risks. Donors less likely return donate following deferral, therefore removing questions with limited impact on would improve satisfaction donation rates. Early human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can manifest as acute retroviral syndrome (ARS). This study aimed evaluate the of questioning deferring donors for self-reported symptoms ARS Australian transfusion safety. Methods: A...

Abstract Background Over 42 000 Australians live with a stoma, and this number increases annually. Pregnancy in stoma patients is rare but complex condition there limited published literature regarding surgical obstetric complications pregnant patients. The aim of paper was to review outcomes, perinatal morbidity mortality, early postpartum period Methods Data retrospectively obtained on women childbearing age, who had been birthed the last nine years at Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital...

Falciform ligament abscess (FLA) is a rare occurrence as consequence of local inflammation. This report presents case FLA on background recent cholangitis and laparoscopic cholecystectomy complicated by superficial umbilical wound infection. Diagnosis was clinical examination CT imaging. Management drainage.

Abstract Objective Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest as a spectrum including anorectal dysfunction, vaginal prolapse, and urinary incontinence. Sacrospinous fixation is procedure performed by gynecologists to treat prolapse. The present study aims evaluate the impact of transvaginal prolapse surgery on function. Materials Methods We conducted retrospective review patients undergoing sacrospinous for between 2014 2020. Those with who had also been evaluated colorectal service...

Cirrhotic patients are at increased risk of developing umbilical hernias. Many cirrhotic patients’ hernias not repaired electively due to concerns for high perioperative morbidity and mortality. This case report aims inform clinicians about the unique challenges that arise during emergency management in patient. A 59-year-old male with Child-Turcotte-Pugh grade B cirrhosis presented our hospital an incarcerated hernia spontaneously ruptured large volume ascitic leak (known as Flood syndrome)...

Symptomatic acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) hepatitis, without associated infectious mononucleosis syndrome, is exceptionally rare. A 30-year-old female presented to hospital with jaundice, fevers, and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Her blood tests demonstrated marked hyperbilirubinemia mild global liver function test abnormalities consistent obstructive jaundice. Preliminary imaging ultrasound showed gallbladder wall thickening cholelithiasis, suggestive of potential cholecystitis....

Gallbladder carcinoma is one of the most common and aggressive malignancies to arise from biliary tract. However, pure squamous cell (SCC) originating gallbladder exceptionally rare, reported represent less than 1% all malignancies. An 89-year-old Australian male presented with symptoms imaging consistent acute calculus cholecystitis. After failed conservative management he underwent a subtotal cholecystectomy. Diagnosis on histopathological examination demonstrated SCC gallbladder. This...

Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction accounting for less than 1% obstructions and results from the migration impaction gallstone within gastrointestinal tract. It complication cholelithiasis seen in as little 0.3% patients. Morbidity associated with has been reported up to 27% mortality rate at rates ranging 7% 30%, this attributed advanced age, delay presentation treatment. An 86-year old male who presented rural hospital signs symptoms consistent small bowel...