Publications by authors named "Ahmed Al-Jishi"
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- Sanjad Sakati syndrome (SSS) is a rare genetic disorder found mostly in the Arab population, leading to issues like hypothyroidism, growth problems, and physical abnormalities.
- Patients can face additional complications, including metabolic and septic issues, but hydrocephalus has not been previously reported in literature.
- This case report details the first known instance of SSS presenting with hydrocephalus, highlighting the treatment approach and ways to manage complications during the hospital stay.
Background: Lumbar puncture is a well-known procedure. The indications for lumbar puncture vary among different medical and surgical disciplines, though obtaining a sample for cerebrospinal fluid analysis is the most common one. A normal coagulation profile is crucial prior to pursing the procedure.
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- Intracranial hypertension can cause further damage after traumatic brain injury, and aggressive medical treatment may sometimes not be enough, leading to the consideration of decompressive craniectomy (DC).
- This study examines the differences between primary DC (done immediately for mass lesion evacuation) and secondary DC (performed later for refractory intracranial pressure), with the aim of better predicting outcomes for patients.
- Results showed that patients undergoing primary DC had poorer outcomes compared to those with secondary DC, highlighting the need for differentiated approaches in predicting post-surgical results based on the timing and rationale of the procedure.
Primary Objective: To investigate the relationship between pre-injury alcohol abuse and intoxication at time of injury on duration of post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) as well as on early functional and neurobehavioural outcomes in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) hospitalized in an acute care setting.
Methods And Procedure: Sixty persons with mild, moderate and severe TBI admitted to the intensive care unit were part of this retrospective study.
Main Outcomes: Duration of PTA, length of stay (LOS), Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS-E) score, the FIM dagger score as well as early neuropsychological outcome measured by the Neurobehavioural Rating Scale Revised (NBRS-R).
Object: The aim of this study was to compare IQ and memory outcomes at the 1-year follow-up in patients with medically refractory mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) due to hippocampal sclerosis. All patients were treated using a corticoamygdalohippocampectomy (CAH) or a selective amygdalohippocampectomy (SelAH).
Methods: The data of 256 patients who underwent surgery for MTLE were retrospectively evaluated.