Awareness and Knowledge of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections in Patients from Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Regional Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Knowledge regarding surgical site infections (SSIs) can help reduce hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality associated with SSI.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the knowledge and awareness of SSI among patients undergoing surgeries across Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This multi-center cross-sectional study included adult patients (aged >18 years) who underwent surgery at six centers located across the five regions of Saudi Arabia.

Subcutaneous Splenosis Presenting 37 years post-traumatic splenectomy; A Case Report.

Introduction: The term splenosis refers to autotransplantation of splenic tissue in ectopic sites. Ectopic splenic tissue may be found in the liver, thorax, pelvis and subcutaneous tissues following traumatic splenectomy. Although clinically insignificant, local symptoms such as abdominal pain may arise.

Heterotopic Ossification Complicating Traumatic Ulnar Nerve Palsy in a Child.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) refers to the process of forming bony tissues in extra-skeletal sites such as muscles and soft tissues. This pathological process most commonly commences following trauma, surgery, and fractures. Rarely, HO can compress nearby neurovascular structures.