Persistent hypocalcemia post total thyroidectomy in a case of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Introduction: Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure commonly employed in the management of thyroid disorders. Complications include, but not limited to, postoperative hypocalcemia. In order to effectively manage hypocalcemia following thyroidectomy, a comprehensive approach is essential.

Neonatal Birthweight Spectrum: Maternal Risk Factors and Pregnancy Outcomes in Saudi Arabia.

Low-birth-weight (LBW) neonates are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality which are inversely proportional to birth weight, while macrosomic babies are at risk of birth injuries and other related complications. Many maternal risk factors were associated with the extremes of birthweight. The objectives of this study are to investigate maternal risk factors for low and high birthweight and to report on the neonatal complications associated with abnormal birth weights.

Desire for Body Contouring Surgery after Bariatric Surgery: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The obesity pandemic in Saudi Arabia has led to a high demand for bariatric surgery (BS). Post-BS patients experience rapid and massive weight loss, with most patients experiencing redundant skin, leading to a desire for body contouring surgery (BCS).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to May 2023 among patients who underwent BS in Saudi Arabia, using an online self-administered questionnaire.

Prediction of Emergency Cesarean Section Using Detectable Maternal and Fetal Characteristics Among Saudi Women.

Background: The worldwide rate of cesarean section (CS) is increasing. Development of prediction models for a specific population may improve the unmet need for CS as well as reduce the overuse of CS.

Objective: To explore risk factors associated with emergency CS, and to determine the accuracy of predicting it.

Assessment of Public Perception and Attitude Toward Skin Donation in Saudi Arabia.

Background The skin is the largest organ of the body. Burns are important health issues that significantly affect a variety of population groups. Skin grafting is still regarded as the gold standard in surgical burn treatment.