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Prevalence And Determinants Of Antenatal Depression Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Western Saudi Arabia, Jamala A. Bawahab, Jawaher R. Alahmadi, Adel M. Ibrahim
Prevalence And Determinants Of Antenatal Depression Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Western Saudi Arabia, Jamala A. Bawahab, Jawaher R. Alahmadi, Adel M. Ibrahim
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the prevalence of antenatal depression among pregnant women attending the primary health care (PHC) antenatal care clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and to determine associated factors. Methods: Following a cross-sectional study design, 320 pregnant women attending the antenatal care clinics in the Ministry of Health PHC Centers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between January 1st 2017 and February 15th 2017 were interviewed. A self-administered questionnaire used for data collection asked about socio-demographic variables and included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Results: The most common contributor was the harming herself (mean±SD, 2.7±0.60). Factors significantly associated with depression among participants …
Serotype Prevalence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Pneumococcal Isolates In Zunyi City, China, Meijing Shen, Run Yao, Huan Yue, Jingzhi Zhang, Min Chen, Weiwei Zhang, Daishun Liu, Kaifeng Wu
Serotype Prevalence And Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Of Pneumococcal Isolates In Zunyi City, China, Meijing Shen, Run Yao, Huan Yue, Jingzhi Zhang, Min Chen, Weiwei Zhang, Daishun Liu, Kaifeng Wu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of pneumococci isolated from inpatients of all ages suspected of having bacterial infections. Methods: In this retrospective study, pneumococcal isolates were consecutively collected from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, in Zunyi city, China, between January 2014 and December 2016. Pneumococci were identified using routine microbiological assays. We performed antimicrobial susceptibility analyses using the bacteria identification/susceptibility system VITEK2 and E-tests. Capsular types of all isolates were determined by multiplex polymerase chain reaction. Results: We identified 778 pneumococcal isolates. Serotypes 19F, 6A/6B, 19A, 23F, and 15B/15C were the most prevalent …
Fatal Butane Toxicity And Delayed Onset Of Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation, Khalid N. Almulhim
Fatal Butane Toxicity And Delayed Onset Of Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation, Khalid N. Almulhim
Saudi Medical Journal
A 30-year-old male was presented to the Emergency Department (ED) by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He was found unconscious but breathing normally, and had a seizure for more than 30 minutes. He was no previous history of systemic disease, previous operation, medication and any known allergy. According to the witnesses, he was alone in the coffee shop, and besides him was a lighter refill canister containing 250 ml extra purified butane gas, and he suddenly collapsed and had seizure. Six hours later, he developed ventricular fibrillation and he was not responding to amiodarone infusion, and 4 times defibrillation and …
Laparoscopic-Assisted Endorectal Pull-Through For Hirschsprung’S Disease. A Retrospective Study, Xiaogang Li, Xiaoyun Li, Jun Cheng, Yongkang Zhang, Wei Zou, Fei Xie, Zhenggui Tao, Shaotao Tang, Mingguo Du, Xiaofeng Liao
Laparoscopic-Assisted Endorectal Pull-Through For Hirschsprung’S Disease. A Retrospective Study, Xiaogang Li, Xiaoyun Li, Jun Cheng, Yongkang Zhang, Wei Zou, Fei Xie, Zhenggui Tao, Shaotao Tang, Mingguo Du, Xiaofeng Liao
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To summarize the efficacy of the laparoscopic-assisted transanal-endorectal pull-through procedure for Hirschsprung’s disease (HD). Methods: Between May 2006 and May 2013, 22 children with HD undergoing laparoscopic-assisted endorectal pull-through procedures were retrospectively analyzed. The operative time, pathology, intraoperative blood loss, recovery time for gastrointestinal function, postoperative hospital stay, complications, and defecation functions of the patients were analyzed. Results: The procedure was successfully completed in all 22 patients without conversion to open surgery. The operative time was 105-190 minutes (mean, 160.4 minutes), and the intraoperative blood loss was 20-50 ml. The mean time for the recovery of gastrointestinal function was …
Dengue Fever In Saudi Arabia, Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanikit
Dengue Fever In Saudi Arabia, Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanikit
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
New Global Commitment To End Tuberculosis
Dental Injuries In Taekwondo Athletes Practicing In Saudi Arabia, Yazan R. Aljohani, Khalid H. Alfaifi, Samaa K. Redwan, Dania A. Sabbahi, Mohammed H. Zahran
Dental Injuries In Taekwondo Athletes Practicing In Saudi Arabia, Yazan R. Aljohani, Khalid H. Alfaifi, Samaa K. Redwan, Dania A. Sabbahi, Mohammed H. Zahran
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the incidence and awareness of taekwondo athletes in Saudi Arabia regarding oral and maxillofacial (OMF) injuries and their prevention. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, an online questionnaire about the incidence and awareness of OMF injuries and their prevention was developed and distributed to taekwondo athletes in Saudi Arabia via their coaches. Results: Sixty-eight responses were collected. The mean age of the participants was 29.3±9.1 years and 97% of them were males. Most of the participants (83%) believed that they are vulnerable to OMF injuries during practice. Approximately 23% of the participants reported a previous injury of the …
Splenic Lymphangioma In An Adult, Safa A. Al-Shaikh, Aalaa M. Mubarak, Zainab F. Harb
Splenic Lymphangioma In An Adult, Safa A. Al-Shaikh, Aalaa M. Mubarak, Zainab F. Harb
Saudi Medical Journal
Splenic lymphangiomas are exceedingly rare benign neoplasms that occur mainly in children. They are commonly seen in the neck and axillary region. Abdominal lymphangiomas accounts for less than 5% of cases. So far, fewer than 100 cases of spleen lymphangiomas have been reported in the literature. In this paper, we present one case of solitary splenic lymphangioma in a 34-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain and weight loss for one month. The patient underwent splenectomy and diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry studies. There was no clinical or radiological evidence of diffuse lymphangiomatosis syndrome. This case indicates that …
Efficacy Of Emergency Laparoscopic Appendectomy In Treating Complicated Appendicitis For Elderly Patients, Tian-Chong Wu, Qiao Lu, Zhi-Yong Huang, Xio-Hui Liang
Efficacy Of Emergency Laparoscopic Appendectomy In Treating Complicated Appendicitis For Elderly Patients, Tian-Chong Wu, Qiao Lu, Zhi-Yong Huang, Xio-Hui Liang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objective: To assess the therapeutic effects of emergency laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in treating complicated appendicitis (CA) for elderly patients (defined as age >65 years). Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 115 elderly patients with CA who underwent surgical therapy in the Affiliated Huizhou Hospital of Sun Yat-Sun University, Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China between September 2014 and August 2016. Of these, 59 patients consented to open appendectomy (OA), and LA was performed in the other 56 patients. The perioperative and follow-up variables of the 2 groups were analyzed. Results: The operative time in the LA group was longer than the …
The Impact Of Clinical Pharmacists In Improving Jordanian Patients’ Health Outcomes, Eman A. Hammad, Rajaa A. Qudah, Amal A. Akour
The Impact Of Clinical Pharmacists In Improving Jordanian Patients’ Health Outcomes, Eman A. Hammad, Rajaa A. Qudah, Amal A. Akour
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the impacts of clinical pharmacists on Jordanian patients’ health outcomes. Methods: A systematic review was conducted until July 2016 within EBSCO, Pubmed, Cochrane database, and ISI Web of Knowledge. Published studies evaluating the benefit of clinical pharmacy services on therapeutic, safety, humanistic, and economic outcomes in hospital or community settings in Jordan were targeted. Two reviewers independently extracted and assessed risk of bias using a pre-published validated tool. The literature search identified 130 publications of which 21 full texts met predetermined inclusion criteria. Results: Studies were of moderate quality. Pharmacist interventions resulted in an average reduction (95% …
Governments Commit To Reduce Suffering And Deaths From Noncommunicable Diseases
Governments Commit To Reduce Suffering And Deaths From Noncommunicable Diseases
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue On Final Adult Height Among Jordanian Children With Precocious Puberty, Hala H. Swaiss, Nahla M. Khawaja, Oraib H. Farahid, Anwar M. Batieha, Kamel M. Ajlouni
Effect Of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogue On Final Adult Height Among Jordanian Children With Precocious Puberty, Hala H. Swaiss, Nahla M. Khawaja, Oraib H. Farahid, Anwar M. Batieha, Kamel M. Ajlouni
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) on final adult height (FAH) among Jordanian children with central precocious puberty (CPP). Methods: It is a retrospective historical cohort study. We assessed the FAH and height gain in 43 children with CPP (39 females and 4 males) who received GnRHa and 13 children with CPP (11 females and 2 males) who did not receive GnRHa and achieved FAH between 2004 and 2014. Final adult height was compared to target height (TH) and mid- parental height (MPH) in both groups. Results: In GnRHa treated females, the FAH was 158.5±6.6 cm …
Invasive Candidiasis In Pediatric Patients At King Fahad Medical City In Central Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study, Zainab Almoosa, Gasmelseed Y. Ahmed, Abeer Omran, Ayah Alsarheed, Afnan Alturki, Abdulaziz Alaqeel, Mohammed Alshehri, Tariq Alfawaz, Dayel Alshahrani
Invasive Candidiasis In Pediatric Patients At King Fahad Medical City In Central Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Retrospective Study, Zainab Almoosa, Gasmelseed Y. Ahmed, Abeer Omran, Ayah Alsarheed, Afnan Alturki, Abdulaziz Alaqeel, Mohammed Alshehri, Tariq Alfawaz, Dayel Alshahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify predisposing factors, species distribution, antifungal susceptibility, and outcome. Methods: This study is a retrospective chart review that was conducted at a children’s hospital at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One hundred twenty-nine children with invasive candidiasis who were admitted between January 2010 and January 2015. Results: The statistical analysis results have revealed a group of risk factors; prematurity in 37 (28.7%) of patients, low birth weight in 42 (32.6%), central venous catheter in 59 (45.7%), malignancy in 21 (16.3%), immunotherapy in 20 (15.5%), and ventilator support in 60 (46.5%). More than 2-fold mortality …
Prevalence Of Premenstrual Syndrome And Its Relationship To Depressive Symptoms In First-Year University Students, Ayla Acikgoz, Ayfer Dayi, Tolga Binbay
Prevalence Of Premenstrual Syndrome And Its Relationship To Depressive Symptoms In First-Year University Students, Ayla Acikgoz, Ayfer Dayi, Tolga Binbay
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of and factors influencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in first-year students at a university health campus and to evaluate the relationship between depression and PMS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a population of 618 university students from March to June 2016 at Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey. Data were collected using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), Beck Depression Inventory and Student Identification Form. The data were analyzed with Version 20.0 of the Statistical Package for the Social Science. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s chi-square test, and Chi-square test for trend, and independent samples t test and …
Outcome Of The First Saudi Central Board For Accreditation Of Healthcare Institutions (Cbahi) Primary Health Care Accreditation Cycle In Saudi Arabia, Maher A. Alsakkak, Salem A. Alwahabi, Hamad M. Alsalhi, Majdah A. Shugdar
Outcome Of The First Saudi Central Board For Accreditation Of Healthcare Institutions (Cbahi) Primary Health Care Accreditation Cycle In Saudi Arabia, Maher A. Alsakkak, Salem A. Alwahabi, Hamad M. Alsalhi, Majdah A. Shugdar
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To study and evaluate the first phase of the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Health Institutions (CBAHI) in primary health care (PHC) accreditation cycle. Methods: A descriptive analytical study of to evaluate 93 PHC survey visits in 20 regions, over the period October 2016 to May 2017. Results: In the period October 2016 to January 2017, only 28 out of 93 PHC center (30%) targeted PHC in phase-1 were surveyed, 8 PHC got accredited (29%), while 11 PHC received conditional accreditation letters (39%) and 9 PHC were denied the accreditation (32%). During February 2017 to May 2017 visits …
Validation Of Hepa-Index As A Non-Invasive Biomarkers Panel For Assessment Of Hepatic Fibrosis In Egyptians With Chronic Hepatitis C, Mohamed Alboraie, Kerstin Schütte, Marwa Khairy, Marwa Elsharkawy, Noha Asem, Fathy Elghamry, Helmy Shalaby, Gamal Esmat, Peter Malfertheiner
Validation Of Hepa-Index As A Non-Invasive Biomarkers Panel For Assessment Of Hepatic Fibrosis In Egyptians With Chronic Hepatitis C, Mohamed Alboraie, Kerstin Schütte, Marwa Khairy, Marwa Elsharkawy, Noha Asem, Fathy Elghamry, Helmy Shalaby, Gamal Esmat, Peter Malfertheiner
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To validate the diagnostic performance of Hepa-Index in predicting different stages of hepatic fibrosis in Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Methods: Hundred treatment naïve chronic hepatitis C Egyptian patients were prospectively enrolled between June 2014 and January 2015. They were subjected to: platelet count, alpha-2-macroglobulin (α2-MG), total bilirubin, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), total cholesterol, liver biopsy and histopathological staging of hepatic fibrosis according to METAVIR scoring system. Hepa-Index was calculated according to the formula: Hepa-Index=exp (-0.021 x platelet +1.65 x α2-MG+0.2 x total bilirubin + 0.026 x GGT -1.215 x total cholesterol) / (1+exp (-0.021 x platelet …
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children With Sickle Cell Disease At A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children With Sickle Cell Disease At A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked To An Increased Risk Of Copd
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked To An Increased Risk Of Copd
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Tenfold Increase In Childhood And Adolescent Obesity In Four Decades: New Study By Imperial College London And Who
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of The Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Program For Early Diagnosis Of Cardiac Abnormalities In Newborn Infants, Abdulmajid M. Almawazini, Hamdi K. Hanafi, Hasan A. Madkhali, Noura B. Majrashi
Effectiveness Of The Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Program For Early Diagnosis Of Cardiac Abnormalities In Newborn Infants, Abdulmajid M. Almawazini, Hamdi K. Hanafi, Hasan A. Madkhali, Noura B. Majrashi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening program for early diagnosis of cardiac anomalies in newborn infants. Methods: This is a hospital-based prospective cross-sectional study conducted in the Pediatric and Neonatology Department, King Fahad Hospital at Albaha, Saudi Arabia, between February 2016 and February 2017. Results: We screened 2961 (95.4%) of 3103 patients in a nursery unit; 142 (4.6%) patients were not screened. The test was positive in 114 (3.9%) patients and negative in 2847 (96.1%). There were 94 (3.2%) false positives and 20 (0.7%) true positives. Critical cardiac defects were diagnosed in 7 (0.2%) …
Group A Streptococcal Bacteraemia: Experience At King Fahad Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fawzyh J. Al-Khadidi, Mohammed A. Alsheheri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Mushira A. Enani, Abdulaziz A. Alaqeel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Group A Streptococcal Bacteraemia: Experience At King Fahad Medical City In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fawzyh J. Al-Khadidi, Mohammed A. Alsheheri, Tariq S. Alfawaz, Mushira A. Enani, Abdulaziz A. Alaqeel, Dayel A. Alshahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify clinical presentation, predisposing factors, and the outcome in patients with Group A Streptococcal bacteremia. Methods: This is a retrospective study of 33 pediatric and adult patients with Streptococcus pyogenes bacteremia, admitted at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 2007 to 2015. Results: Thirty-three patient records, documenting bacteremia with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, were reviewed. Approximately 51.5% were pediatric and 48.5% were adult patients, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. The most frequently reported complications were renal impairment (45.5%) and acute respiratory distress (21.2%), followed by localized infection (15.2%), pleural effusion (6.1%), …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Antibiotic Use And Misuse Among Adults In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nouf Al-Shibani, Abdulaziz Hamed, Nawaf Labban, Reem Al-Kattan, Hanan Al-Otaibi, Sara Alfadda
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Antibiotic Use And Misuse Among Adults In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nouf Al-Shibani, Abdulaziz Hamed, Nawaf Labban, Reem Al-Kattan, Hanan Al-Otaibi, Sara Alfadda
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antibiotics (ABs) use and misuse among adults living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a self-administered questionnaire was distributed to participants from March 2016 to January 2017 in the outpatient department of King Khalid University Hospital and Dental Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was divided into 4 sections. The first and second section inquired regarding demographic details and knowledge of ABs. The third section assessed practice of ABs and the fourth section assessed attitude of participants towards ABs use. Questionnaires were hand delivered to …
Consumption And Correlates Of Sweet Foods, Carbonated Beverages, And Energy Drinks Among Primary School Children In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the consumption of sweets, carbonated beverages, and energy drinks along with their correlates among primary school children. Methods: A total of 725 children (7-12 years old) were randomly recruited from 10 elementary schools from Al-Baha city, Saudi Arabia in 2013, using a multi-stage stratified sampling technique and pre-tested validated questionnaire. Results: Approximately 26.1% of children reported consuming sweets on daily basis, and 63.4% consumed sweets occasionally during the week. Approximately 56.3% children were reportedly drinking carbonated beverages weekly and 17.1% in daily basis. Weekly consumption of energy drinks was reported in 21.9% and daily consumption in 4.3% …
Cholera Count Reaches 500 000 In Yemen
Use Of Lipid Emulsion Therapy In Local Anesthetic Overdose, Ozgur Karcioglu
Use Of Lipid Emulsion Therapy In Local Anesthetic Overdose, Ozgur Karcioglu
Saudi Medical Journal
The use of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) therapy as antidote in systemic toxicity of certain agents has gained widespread support. There are increasing data suggesting use of ILE in reversing from local anesthetic-induced systemic toxicity severe, life-threatening cardiotoxicity, although findings are contradictory. Efficiency of ILE was demonstrated in animal studies in the treatment of severe impairment of cardiac functions, via a mechanism for trapping lipophilic drugs in an expanded plasma lipid compartment (“lipid sink”). In patients with hemodynamic compromise and/or cardiovascular collapse due to lipid-soluble agents, ILE may be considered for resuscitation in the acute setting by emergency physicians. The …
Accuracy Of Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration In Diagnosis Of Malignant Parotid Tumors, Hani Z. Marzouki, Mohammed A. Altabsh, Mohammed O. Albakrei, Talal A. Al-Khatib, Mazin A. Merdad, Nada J. Farsi
Accuracy Of Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration In Diagnosis Of Malignant Parotid Tumors, Hani Z. Marzouki, Mohammed A. Altabsh, Mohammed O. Albakrei, Talal A. Al-Khatib, Mazin A. Merdad, Nada J. Farsi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration (FNA) for detecting malignant parotid tumors. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of all patients diagnosed with benign or malignant parotid gland tumors in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2004 and May 2015. The records of 65 subjects were obtained. Histopathological findings and data from FNA examinations were obtained from medical records. Twenty-three subjects were excluded due to missing FNA, histopathology results or both. The sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value of FNA for detecting malignant lesions were estimated and compared with the …
A Novel Method For Improving Chest Tube Insertion Skills Among Medical Interns: Using Biomaterial-Covered Mannequin, Ozgur Tatli, Suha Turkmen, Melih Imamoglu, Yunus Karaca, Mustafa Cicek, Metin Yadigaroglu, Selen T. Bayrak, Olgun Asik, Murat Topbas, Suleyman Turedi
A Novel Method For Improving Chest Tube Insertion Skills Among Medical Interns: Using Biomaterial-Covered Mannequin, Ozgur Tatli, Suha Turkmen, Melih Imamoglu, Yunus Karaca, Mustafa Cicek, Metin Yadigaroglu, Selen T. Bayrak, Olgun Asik, Murat Topbas, Suleyman Turedi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop a low-cost biomaterial-covered chest tube simulation model and assess its possible usefulness for developing the chest tube insertion skills among medical interns. Methods: This mannequin-based interventional study was performed in a University hospital setting. We included 63 physicians performing emergency medicine internship at the Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey, between January 2015 and March 2015. A dummy was prepared for training simulation using a display mannequin. Medical interns received instruction concerning pneumothorax and the chest tube procedure. A total of 63 medical interns participating in this interventional study were asked to insert a chest …
Dengue Fever: Clinical Features Of 567 Consecutive Patients Admitted To A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Samar Badreddine, Fahmi Al-Dhaheri, Ammar Al-Dabbagh, Abdulrahman Al-Amoudi, Maged Al-Ammari, Nader Elatassi, Haytham Abbas, Rami Magliah, Abdulbasit Malibari, Hani Almoallim
Dengue Fever: Clinical Features Of 567 Consecutive Patients Admitted To A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Samar Badreddine, Fahmi Al-Dhaheri, Ammar Al-Dabbagh, Abdulrahman Al-Amoudi, Maged Al-Ammari, Nader Elatassi, Haytham Abbas, Rami Magliah, Abdulbasit Malibari, Hani Almoallim
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To delineate the clinical features and outcomes of dengue infection and to guide clinician of early diagnosis and identification of risks factors for dengue hemorrhagic fever. Methods: This study is a retrospective cross-sectional. Clinical records of 567 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of dengue infection, admitted to a single hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2010 and June 2014 were reviewed. Results: Dengue infection was most common in adult males. Sixty-eight percent of infections were in Saudi nationals. In addition to the diagnostic clinical features, leucopenia and thrombocytopenia were typical of dengue infection. Approximately 4.1% of adult patients …
Quantitative Evaluation Of Palatal Bone Thickness For The Placement Of Orthodontic Miniscrews In Adults With Different Facial Types, Yunji Wang, Ye Qiu, Henglang Liu, Jinlong He, Xiaoping Fan
Quantitative Evaluation Of Palatal Bone Thickness For The Placement Of Orthodontic Miniscrews In Adults With Different Facial Types, Yunji Wang, Ye Qiu, Henglang Liu, Jinlong He, Xiaoping Fan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To quantitatively evaluate palatal bone thickness in adults with different facial types using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: The CBCT volumetric data of 123 adults (mean age, 26.8 years) collected between August 2014 and August 2016 was retrospectively studied. The subjects were divided into a low-angle group (39 subjects), a normal-angle group (48 subjects) and a high-angle group (36 subjects) based on facial types assigned by cephalometric radiography. The thickness of the palatal bone was assessed at designated points. A repeated-measure analysis of variance (rm-ANOVA) test was used to test the relationship between facial types and palatal bone …
Primary Extraskeletal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma Arising From The Iliac Vein, Hua Zhang, Shuai Wang, Zhihua Cheng, Han Liu
Primary Extraskeletal Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma Arising From The Iliac Vein, Hua Zhang, Shuai Wang, Zhihua Cheng, Han Liu
Saudi Medical Journal
The iliac vein is an extremely rare site for mesenchymal chondrosarcoma, and patients with primary extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma arising from a vein always suffer a very poor prognosis. We report a case of a 45-year-old female who presented with a 5-month history of left leg edema in 2015. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a large mass in the left iliac vein with scattered calcifications. Wide-margin resection was performed, and histopathologic and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed the presence of intraluminal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma with local invasion out of the vein wall. Due to poor patient compliance, postoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy were not started, …