Publications by authors named "Abdullah Q AlAlwan"
Background: Exclusive fat grafting is an alternative method to implant- or flap- based reconstruction techniques following mastectomies or breast conservation therapies. Its efficacy has been explored before but new data has come to light, resulting in previous results becoming outdated. Concerns have also been raised about the oncological safety of this procedure which must be evaluated alongside the efficacy to gain a comprehensive understanding of the merits of this alternative technique.
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- Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a poorly understood skin condition marked by painful ulcers without identifiable pathogens, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
- A case study of a 27-year-old male with a non-healing leg ulcer post-gastric bypass surgery illustrates PG diagnosis through clinical evaluation and biopsy.
- Treatment involved immunomodulators, surgical debridement, vacuum therapy, supplemental vitamins, and Infliximab, leading to satisfactory healing, highlighting the importance of thorough patient history and testing for accurate diagnosis.
Background: Blunt abdominal trauma is a prevailing cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. It constitutes the most frequent type of pediatric injuries. Contrast-enhanced sonography (CEUS) and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are considered pivotal diagnostic modalities in hemodynamically stable patients.
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