Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm with subsequent : an unusual complication of chronic pancreatitis.

The development of an arterial pseudoaneurysm is an unusual complication of chronic pancreatitis. The most commonly involved artery is the splenic artery. This is a case report describing a case of a superior pancreaticoduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm in a patient with chronic pancreatitis who developed .

Authors' Reply to Letter to the Editor- in Response to: Comment on Dheyab AM et al. "Long-Term Efficacy of Oral Valganciclovir in Presumed Cytomegalovirus Unilateral Hypertensive Anterior Uveitis".

The clinical diagnosis of presumed cytomegalovirus hypertensive anterior uveitis was based on the following criteria: 1) Recurrent episodes of unilateral hypertensive anterior uveitis characterized by acute elevation of intraocular pressure, a few medium-sized or mutton-fat keratic precipitates and mild anterior chamber reaction. These findings might be associated with corneal endotheliitis and iris atrophy. 2) Posterior synechiae and vitreous involvement are typically absent.

Variability of ophthalmology residents' perception toward different major training programs in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: The constant demand for ophthalmologists has nationally resulted in creating more programs in different regions of the kingdom. We have previously reported the overall residents' satisfaction with the current local ophthalmology curriculum and the competency of the ophthalmic training (clinical and surgical) in our local programs in Saudi Arabia compared to international standards. In this study, we aim at comparing the major local training programs and analyze the differences among them aiming at improving our training.

Risk Factors for Wound Infections after Vascular Surgery: Kuwait Experience.

Introduction: Wound infections represent a serious complication after vascular surgery particularly after vascular reconstructive procedures. We aimed to identify risk factors predisposing patients to these complications.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of open vascular surgical procedures performed between April 2014 and March 2019 in Kuwait.

Surgical management of scalp cirsoid aneurysms: Kuwait experience. (case series).

Background: Cirsoid aneurysms are arteriovenous malformations of the scalp region that usually manifest as a painless pulsatile mass. These are present in the younger age group and frequently associated with trauma.

Objectives: Several treatment algorithms have been proposed, and we report our experience with sole surgical management.

Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis Reactivation after SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination: A Report of Two Cases.

Purpose: To report two cases of herpes simplex virus keratitis reactivation following Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (BNT162b2) mRNA vaccination.

Methods: Two patients (one male, age 42 years, and one female, age 29 years) who are known to have herpetic keratitis presented to our emergency room in a time frame between 4 days and 4 weeks of receiving the vaccine. One patient presented with necrotizing stromal keratitis; the other presented with endotheliitis and epithelial keratitis.

Transition to Ophthalmology Residency Program and the Role of Basic Science Course.

Background: Residency training is a difficult and a highly stressful task, especially at the beginning of the training. The aim of this study is to assess the roles of the Basic Science Course (BSC) and independent preparation on the transition to ophthalmology residency in Saudi Arabia.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among ophthalmology program residents.

Incidence and Risk Factors for Developing Glaucoma Among Patients with Uveitis in a University-based Tertiary Referral Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: To investigate the incidence and risk factors of secondary glaucoma among uveitis patients.

Methods: Retrospective review of medical records of 642 patients (1220 eyes).

Results: Glaucoma was diagnosed in 169 (13.

Long-term clinical outcomes in patients with refractory uveitis associated with Behçet disease treated with infliximab.

Purpose: To assess long-term efficacy and safety of infliximab for refractory Behçet disease (BD) uveitis and to evaluate the effect of withdrawal of infliximab after achieving long-term remission.

Methods: Retrospective study of 19 patients.

Results: Mean follow-up was 44.

Penetrating keratoplasty for trachomatous corneal scarring.

Purpose: To evaluate graft survival and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) for trachomatous corneal scarring.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on all cases of PKP performed at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital between January 1, 1997, and December 31, 2001, for trachomatous corneal scarring.

Results: This study included 127 eyes.