Christian Beardsley

Enterobius vermicularis in Paediatric Appendicectomy Patients in Far North Queensland, Australia: A Retrospective Study

Sophia Chan, Elena Pilat, Juyong Cheong, Christian Beardsley

Background Enterobius vermicularis (E. vermicularis) is a common parasitic infection in children and is frequently identified incidentally in appendicectomy specimens. Its role in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis remains controversial, with many cases demonstrating minimal or no appendiceal inflammation. Australian data describing …

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Rib fixation: New horizons in regional surgery

Imeshi Indigahawela, Weiwei Shi, Xin Yi Goai, Constantin Edmond Dlaska et autres

Introduction: Rib fractures are a common consequence of trauma, often necessitating surgical stabilization for improved outcomes. Mackay Base Hospital (MBH) serves as a regional center for managing trauma cases, including rib fractures. Despite logistical challenges, MBH strives to provide optimal care for …

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Male Circumcision Utilising an Ultrasonic Dissection Scalpel in an Adult

Christian Beardsley

A man in his 70s presented to surgical outpatients for phimosis and recurrent balanitis after previously receiving topical steroid treatment and a dorsal slit. He was medically comorbid including atrial fibrillation for which he was anticoagulated. He underwent a circumcision with an …

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Partial splenectomy for massive malarial splenomegaly: A unique case from an Australian regional centre

Minella Lalloz, Kate Swift, Omar Mouline, Christian Beardsley

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: This report describes a rare and remarkable case of partial splenectomy (PS) performed to manage the sequelae of massive malarial splenomegaly. It is likely the first reported case to date. CASE PRESENTATION: A 40-year-old female from Papua New Guinea …

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Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia using GORE SYNECOR biomesh

Christian Beardsley

Inguinal hernia repair, historically performed through open surgery, has evolved to favour laparoscopic techniques due to reduced recovery time, minimized pain, and lower recurrence rates. The type of mesh used in repair plays a crucial role in surgical outcomes. Synthetic meshes are …

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Spontaneous rupture of 90 mm splenic epidermoid cyst with subcapsular splenic hematoma and hemoperitoneum

Xin Yi Goai, Wendy W Chang, Zaw Myo Htut, Christian Beardsley et autres

Introduction: This report explores the rare occurrence of spontaneous splenic rupture in a healthy individual, attributed to a benign epidermoid splenic cyst. Case Report: The patient, a 28-year-old male, presented with one-week history of abdominal pain due to ruptured splenic cyst leading …

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Melanoma – goes where it wants and does what it pleases. A case report of primary gastric melanoma

Matthew Corbitt, Vipul Vyas, Christian Beardsley

Melanoma is a common global cancer, however, extracutaneous forms are most often from metastasis. Primary extracutaneous forms are rare, with primary gastric melanoma exceedingly so, with approximately only 50 cases reported worldwide in the literature. The mainstay of management is surgical resection …

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An Emergency Right Hemicolectomy for Suspicious Appendiceal Malignancy but Turned Out as an Appendiceal Actinomycosis

Samina Akter, Christian Beardsley

Actinomycosis is a rare cause for acute appendicitis or appendiceal abscess specially when there is no pre-existing immunosuppressing disease or medication history.In this case the patient presented with a slightly longer duration of symptoms for acute appendicitis but examination findings, biochemistry and …

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Subtotal cholecystectomy; A substandard bail-out technique?

Xin Yi Goai, Jia Han Chang, Casper Pretorius, Charbel Sandroussi et autres

Introduction: While the open approach was previously mandated as the salvage procedure in difficult cholecystectomies, subtotal cholecystectomy has since been implemented. While this technique may prevent biliary duct injury intraoperatively, it comes with major pitfalls. Case Series: We present a series of …

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Surgical drainage of spontaneous sublingual haematoma

Amanda Hamilton, Christian Beardsley

This is a case presentation of a man in his late 80s who presented to emergency department with a sublingual haematoma secondary to warfarin usage for atrial fibrillation. His international normalised ratio was rapidly reversed, and he was taken to theatre for …

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Acute cholecystitis in a patient with choledochal cyst and concomitant choledocholithiasis

Xin Yi Goai, Christian Beardsley, Casper Pretorius, Charbel Sandroussi

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Paediatric Abdominal Pain: a case of trials and tribulations mixed with phantoms of the operating theatre? Or maybe just a case of going back to the future!

Christian Beardsley

Background: Paediatric abdominal pain has long been a diagnostic dilemma facing the emergency physician and surgeon alike. The majority of childhood abdominal complaints are benign. However, appendicitis represents the most common surgical emergency of childhood and if excessive delay in diagnosis and …