Publications by authors named "Ahmed S Alotaibi"
Background: Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs in Saudi Arabia developed a new policy for the use of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) for hepatitis C. The present study was conducted to evaluate prescribers' compliance and the impact of the policy on DAAs appropriate use.
Materials And Methods: This study was conducted at King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Simultaneous Central Slip and Volar Plate Injuries at PIP Joint: A Novel Therapeutic Approach.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
November 2021
Background: Central slip and volar plate injuries rarely occur in the same finger, with only two cases previously reported in published literature. In these two patients, both teenagers, two highly distinct protocols were used. Here, we report a third case involving a 51-year-old gentleman who closed a door on his left third finger.
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- The pedicled lateral forehead flap is not typically used for oral floor reconstruction after cancer surgery, which usually favors free flaps, but it may be crucial when other options are limited.
- A 56-year-old woman with serious health issues underwent extensive surgery for tongue cancer and ultimately required the pedicled forehead flap after several unsuccessful reconstruction attempts with free flaps.
- While free flaps are generally preferred due to their reduced complications, the pedicled forehead flap offers benefits like vascular richness and adaptability, making it a viable option in specific cases when resources are constrained.
Demographic and Cultural Differences in the Acceptance and Pursuit of Cosmetic Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
March 2021
Unlabelled: Worldwide, the numbers of cosmetic procedures continue to climb. However, cosmetic surgery (CS) continues to be plagued by negative stigmatization. This study reviews the literature to identify how attitudes toward CS vary by sex, age, race, culture, and nationality, and aims to determine how other factors like media exposure interact with demographics to influence how well CS is accepted.
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- Burns disproportionately affect non-Western countries, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where younger children represent 52% of all burn cases, with males affected more than females at a ratio of 1.42:1.
- The majority of burns occur at home, with scald injuries (62.4%) being the most common type, followed by flame burns (28.7%), and a smaller percentage from electrical (3.3%) and chemical burns (2.8%).
- Most burn injuries are relatively contained, with 80-100% covering less than 40% of total body surface area, and a majority being second-degree burns; however, overall mortality is 6.9%, emphasizing the need for greater public awareness
Introduction: Masson's tumor or IPEH represents a rare exuberant endothelial proliferation within a thrombus through an uncomprehended phenomenon. Being reported for the 1st time in Saudi Arabia, plastic surgeons should keep it in the list of differential diagnosis.
Case: We report a case of 17-year-old-girl who presented with a 6-month-old, painful mass on the volar side of her left 4th MCP.
The impact of solid-phase immunoassay for HLA antibody detection on the field of transplantation has been extremely significant by providing the most sensitive and precise method for characterization of HLA antibodies. However, despite all the benefits, technical limitations and inherent artifacts represent significant challenges, particularly with Luminex-based single-antigen bead (SAB) assay. Discordant results between antibody detection (screening assay) and identification (SAB) is not uncommon.
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