Klebsiella ozaenae in a Peritonsillar Abscess: A Case Report.

A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is an infection that primarily affects the peritonsillar space. The incidence is estimated to affect 30 per 100,000 individuals annually, with a higher prevalence between the 15- and 30-year-old age groups. The pathogenesis of a PTA is a crucial step in effective management and prevention.

Short and Long-Term Voice and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life in Patients Who Underwent Total Laryngectomy and Tracheoesophageal Puncture.

Background Voice and swallowing disorders can create a profound psychosocial impact on the patient's quality of life. The focus of this study is to assess the psychosocial disabling effects on patients after total laryngectomy (TLP) using pre-validated surveys called the Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI) for voice disorders and the Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI) for swallowing disorders. Methodology This is a retrospective cohort study that was done on a total of 21 patients.

Effectiveness and safety of immediate application of negative pressure wound therapy in head and neck free flap reconstruction: a systematic review.

To our knowledge this is the first systematic review of the immediate application of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to the head and neck in free flap reconstruction. We conducted a systematic search of the PubMed and Cochrane databases in October 2021 using the MeSH terms 'negative pressure wound therapy', 'free flaps', 'microsurgery', and 'vacuum-assisted closure'. Included studies evaluated the use of immediate NPWT in head and neck free flap reconstruction.

Mortality and morbidity of curative and palliative anticancer treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multicenter population-based retrospective study.

Administration of effective anticancer treatments should continue during pandemics. However, the outcomes of curative and palliative anticancer treatments during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remain unclear. The present retrospective observational study aimed to determine the 30-day mortality and morbidity of curative and palliative anticancer treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assessing knowledge on preventive colorectal cancer screening in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Context: According to the Saudi Cancer Registry's 2014 Cancer Incidence Report, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading form of malignant cancer among Saudi men and ranks third among women. Raising awareness about CRC risk factors could lead to a significant decline in incidence of disease.

Aims: To assess CRC awareness and evaluate the main barriers that might prevent individuals' participation in screening.