Publications by authors named "Abdullah Alkhaldi"

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  • Duplication of the gallbladder is an uncommon condition that can complicate surgical procedures, potentially leading to increased risks during surgery.
  • A 51-year-old diabetic man with acute cholecystitis was accurately diagnosed with a rare double gallbladder, leading to an effective laparoscopic cholecystectomy after initial conservative treatment failed.
  • This case underscores the importance of tailored surgical approaches and highlights knowledge on managing rare biliary conditions in the medical field.
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Background: Rhinosinusitis (RS) is a term used in clinical practice to describe inflammation of the paranasal and nasal sinuses. This condition can be categorized based on the duration of symptoms into acute, subacute, and chronic RS. It is important to note that RS presents differently in pediatric patients compared to adults.

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Sub-glottic Stenosis (SGS) treatment in children is challenging because there is no standard algorithm to follow; however, the use of endoscopic techniques in SGS treatment has emerged over the last decades and has advanced. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Cricotracheal Stenosis Resection (CTSR) among children with congenital vs. acquired SGS.

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: This study aimed to assess the dental anxiety of patients using the modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS) questionnaire along with examining the possible relationship between dental anxiety and sociodemographic factors. : The MDAS questionnaire was used to assess the anxiety level of the patients which included a total of five questions and five options to respond to each question. MDAS questionnaire was filled out by all the patients before the dental treatment.

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Otitis media with effusion (OME) is the most common cause of acquired pediatric hearing loss. The treatment of persistent OME includes myringotomy with or without tube insertion, with a reported recurrence rate of 19.9-40%.

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Background: Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Dentists play a vital role in tobacco abstinence and counseling. Dental institution being a foundation for a clinical practice from where they can practice and implement the habit of tobacco counseling.

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Objectives: This study aimed to report the rate of thyroid malignancy in benign fine-needle aspirations (Bethesda II) at King Abdulaziz Medical City and evaluate the factors that affect false-negative outcomes of FNA.

Methods: All patients referred for thyroidectomy from 2009 to 2019 were reviewed (n = 1968). Only patients with a benign FNA, corresponding to the Bethesda II, were included (n = 384).

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Objectives: To investigate the impact and predictors of tympanostomy tube (TT) extrusion.

Methods: A retrospective study on 258 ears underwent TT insertion during 2016-2018 at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients were followed for 36-48 months postoperatively to detect the recurrence rate.

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Augmentation pharyngoplasty, in which tissue filler or grafts are used to augment the posterior nasopharynx, is an accepted option to treat velopharyngeal insufficiency. It is generally well tolerated and safe with limited side effects. In this study, we describe a case of a retropharyngeal abscess and Grisel syndrome following hyaluronic acid augmentation pharyngoplasty.

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Bezold's abscess (BA) is a severe and rare extracranial complication of suppurative acute mastoiditis. The diagnosis of BA requires a high index of suspicion due to its rarity. In this study, we present a rare case of BA, in addition to a review of literature over 20 years.

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Background: On March 2, 2020, Saudi Arabia identified the first positive COVID-19 case. Since then, several aspects of the COVID-19 impact on Emergency Departments (EDs) use have been reported. The objective of this study is to describe the pattern and characteristics of Emergency Department visits during the COVID-19 pandemic period, compared with the same period in the previous year, including the patients' demographic information, acuity level, length of stay, and admission rate.

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Paranasal sinus osteomas are slow-growing benign tumors. They are generally asymptomatic in most patients and usually diagnosed incidentally with a sinus radiograph or more frequently with a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses. Osteomas can cause various signs and symptoms, depending on the location of the mass.

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Concha bullosa (CB) is defined as pneumatization and the presence of air cells within the nasal turbinates. Inferior concha bullosa (ICB) is a rare anatomical variation of the lateral nasal wall, with only a handful of case reports published in the literature to date. In this article, we present two additional cases of ICB and a review of the literature regarding this rare anatomical variation.

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Background: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sacrococcygeal area. Pilonidal sinus recurrence is a matter of concern to both patients and healthcare providers.

Objectives: Estimate the rate of PSD recurrence in our center and identify any risk factors contributing to disease recurrence.

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Introduction Adenoid hypertrophy, a common condition in children, represents one of the common indications for surgery in pediatrics. Medical treatment alone is not effective, and most of the time patients are managed by surgical removal of the adenoid. The aim of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of intranasal Maxitrol® drops (Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Basel, Switzerland) in pediatric patients with adenoid hypertrophy aged less than two years and to document any side effects during its use.

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Background: Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) proteins have an important role in counteracting oxidative stress. Although diabetes and hypothyroidism (HT) are both characterized by oxidative stress, the mechanisms are not fully understood. This study investigated the effects of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and HT on the expression levels of SIRT1, SIRT3, and manganese superoxide dismutase (SOD2).

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