Tracheocutaneous Fistula After Tracheostomy: Spotlight on a Closure Technique With a High Success Rate.

Tracheostomy is a commonly performed procedure in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. While it effectively provides a secure airway, tracheostomy can lead to complications, such as tracheal stenosis, tracheomalacia granulation tissue, pneumonia, aspiration tracheovascular fistula, tracheoesophageal fistula, and tracheocutaneous fistula.  In this systematic review, we aim to identify the most suitable closure method and compare recurrence outcomes between methods for persistent tracheocutaneous fistula (TCF) in all age groups.

Voice Problems Among School Teachers employing the Tele-teaching Modality.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of voice problems among teachers in Riyadh during tele-teaching and examine the relationship between the Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI10) scores and a variety of risk factors believed to be related to voice problems. We also assessed awareness of voice hygiene and therapy among teachers.

Study Design: An observational cross-sectional study conducted using a multistage random sampling method among Riyadh school teachers who taught by tele-teaching for a minimum of one year.

Validation and Cultural Adaptation of the Arabic Version of the Aging Voice Index.

Background: The aging voice index (AVI) is a 23-item self-administered, patient-reported outcome measure. It was developed in the English language to assess the impact of voice disorders on the elderly population.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop an Arabic version of the AVI (A-AVI), test its reliability and validity, and assess its psychometric aspects in Arabic-speaking elderly persons with voice disorders.

Tertiary center experience with primary endoscopic laryngoplasty in pediatric acquired subglottic stenosis and literature review.

Background And Objectives: To share our experience with primary endoscopic laryngoplasty in pediatric acquired subglottic stenosis and critically review the previously published studies.

Setting: Tertiary Referral Centers, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective case series study was conducted, where the case notes of all pediatric patients who underwent endoscopic management as a primary surgical intervention for acquired subglottic stenosis (SGS) from 2004 to 2014 were reviewed.