Publications by authors named "Abdulaziz AlBarakati"
Article Synopsis
- Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC) is a condition mainly found in Asian populations, featuring bile duct strictures, dilatation, and pigmented stone formation, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever.
- A 43-year-old Bangladeshi male with a history of chronic hepatitis B and recurrent liver abscesses was diagnosed with RPC after presenting with two days of abdominal pain and fever.
- The case underscores the need for healthcare providers to include RPC in the differential diagnosis for patients showing signs of liver abscesses and ascending cholangitis.
Background: COVID-19 pandemic is a major strain on health and economic systems, with rapidly increasing demand for in patients' facilities. Disease diagnosis and estimating patients at higher risk is important for the optimal management during the pandemic. This study aimed to identify the predictors of mortality and length of hospital stay in COVID-19 patients.
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