Publications by authors named "Ahmad Aldajani"
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- This study analyzed 10 patients with paranasal sinus mucoceles that extended into the orbit or cranial regions, highlighting the potential complications associated with these cases.
- The majority of patients were older adults, particularly women, experiencing symptoms like pain and visual problems, with detailed imaging revealing significant sinus involvement.
- Surgical treatment, mainly through endoscopic sinus surgery, showed successful results with symptom relief, few complications, and no signs of recurrence, underscoring the need for careful evaluation and follow-up in such cases.
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- Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) negatively affects patients’ quality of life and healthcare costs; understanding pathogen trends can enhance treatment.
- The study aimed to identify and compare common pathogens linked to CRS across three periods: pre-pandemic, during-pandemic, and post-pandemic.
- Results indicated 46 different organisms were found, with notable increases in the prevalence of specific pathogens during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting shifts in CRS-related infections.
Background: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has become the gold standard for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) refractory to medical therapy. It is considered a relatively safe and effective procedure in all age groups, with overall success rates ranging from 76% to 97.5%.
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- Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects 5%-12% of people worldwide and is classified into type 2 and non-type 2 diseases, with type 2 inflammation marked by specific cytokines and immune cell activity.
- A retrospective study in Saudi Arabia assessed the prevalence of type 2 inflammation in patients with nasal polyps who underwent Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) from 2015 to 2020, focusing on factors like blood eosinophils and IgE levels.
- Results showed a striking 99.7% prevalence of type 2-CRS among the 381 studied patients, with significant rates of olfactory dysfunction and common co-morbidities like allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Background: Over the last few decades, reflux diseases, such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), have been identified as significant contributors to inflammatory upper aerodigestive tract diseases. Establishing a direct relationship between reflux disease and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is challenging due to the high prevalence of both diseases and their potential for independent coexistence.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to review the existing literature and evaluate the evidence of an association between reflux diseases and CRS.
Inferior meatal antrostomy (IMA) is a safe and easy approach to the maxillary sinus. However, studies have shown disadvantages of conventional IMA, such as disruption of mucociliary transport and injury of the nasolacrimal duct (NLD). Endoscopic middle meatal antrostomy (MMA) has become the standard of care for addressing various maxillary pathologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe management of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is challenging due to disease recurrence and adverse effects. Both surgical and medical treatment modalities impact the quality of patients' lives. Monoclonal antibody treatment has recently been used successfully in CRS with limited reported adverse events.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Accurate preoperative radiological localization of parathyroid pathologies paves the way to enable less invasive surgical procedures. Results on the accuracy of the different diagnostic measures are conflicting. Also, little is known about the most common location of parathyroid lesions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Renal cell carcinoma is known to cause metastasis to unusual sites, but metastasis to the thyroid gland is a rare occurrence, not only that, but 20 years after complete recovery is almost nonexistent.
Case Presentation: We are presenting here a case of 79-year-old female who presented to us for asymptomatic progressive thyroid nodule. She had history of right nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma 20 years ago.
Ectopic thyroid gland is a rare condition where the thyroid is not placed in the pre-tracheal region. Majority of cases are commonly located at the lingual portion. The malignant shift of ectopic thyroid is considered a rare manifestation with a challenging surgical approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective Patients with post-meningitis deafness remain challenging candidates for cochlear implantation (CI) which can be difficult due to fibrosis or ossification of the inner ear, and their outcomes remain doubtful. We assessed the surgical and audiological outcomes of CI in patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss caused by meningitis and compared those outcomes to patients without cochlear ossification. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out at King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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