Publications by authors named "Hamad Almhanedi"
Purpose: To assess the inter-rater agreement of the Cribriform plate, Lamina papyracea, Onodi cell, Sphenoid sinus pneumatization, and Ethmoidal artery (CLOSE) checklist results among rhinology & skull-base surgeons and a head and neck-neuroradiology specialist for pre-operative computed tomography (CT) sinus assessment.
Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed 50 patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in the period between January 2013 and March 2014 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Canada. According to the CLOSE checklist, the CT scans were evaluated independently by one surgeon and one radiologist using the InteleRadiology Picture Archiving and Communication System (IntelePACS).
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Importance: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and incurs substantial healthcare costs. Understanding pathogen trends before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic can inform better management and treatment strategies.
Objective: To identify the common pathogens associated with CRS and compare them across pre-pandemic, during-pandemic, and post-pandemic periods.
Objective: The altmetric attention score (AAS) is an alternative metric that tracks article sharing via online platforms, reflecting an article's online attention trend. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of social media on Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) literature and analyze the correlation between AAS and citation count.
Study Design And Setting: A retrospective review of otolaryngology journal article citation data and Altmetric attention score.
Objective: Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is an acquired condition characterized by paradoxical nasal obstruction and sensation of nasal dryness often accompanied by psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety, typically occurring after the loss of inferior turbinate tissue or volume in the setting of prior sinonasal surgery. This review aims to identify and evaluate the reported management options.
Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Prostate cancer metastases involving the orbit and/or paranasal sinuses represent a rare oncological presentation. Patients can have a myriad of symptoms such as proptosis, periorbital swelling, blurry vision, rhinorrhea, epistaxis, anosmia, or others depending on the structures involved. The differential diagnosis of paranasal sinus masses on imaging studies is broad and can include inflammatory, congenital, or neoplastic masses; leading to the requirement of biopsy for definitive diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Post-operative CSF leak is the major source of morbidity following endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with post-operative CSF leak in patients undergoing this surgery and facilitate the prospective identification of patients at higher risk of this complication.
Methods: A review of a prospectively maintained database containing details of 270 endoscopic transsphenoidal operations performed by the senior author over a 9-year period was performed.