Publications by authors named "M Baali"
Vocal cord nodules (VCNs) can be treated with a variety of therapeutic approaches, with controversy regarding the optimal management. This review provides an overview of the most commonly used management strategies and their outcomes to enhance decision making. We conducted a systematic literature search on PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus to include relevant original articles published in peer-reviewed journals from inception through April 2024.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Syncope is a common medical condition. The reflex or neurally mediated syncope (NMS) is the most frequent type. The tilt table test (TTT) helps distinguish syncope from other common causes of complete loss of consciousness, such as epilepsy, define syncope subtypes and guide management.
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- The study focused on chorioangioma, a rare placental condition, reviewing its prenatal history, associated complications, and treatment options based on past cases at a single medical center in Saudi Arabia.
- Over a 10-year span, 11 cases were documented, with majority diagnosed through ultrasound, which is emphasized as the best method for monitoring these pregnancies.
- Various treatment methods were employed, including radiofrequency ablation, intrauterine transfusion, and conservative management, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to the condition's rarity and complexity.
Efficacy of prophylactic pre-operative desmopressin administration during functional endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled trials.
Clin Otolaryngol
March 2023
Objectives: To examine the efficacy of prophylactic desmopressin versus placebo among patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
Setting: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were screened from inception until 18 March 2022.
Introduction: Foreign body inhalation (FBI) is a serious and common emergency in children. Such children present in the emergency room (ER) with cough, shortness of breath, choking, or wheezing but rarely present with pneumomediastinum.
Patient Concerns: Three children aged 2 to 5 years (2 girls and 1 boy) were seen in our ER complaining of FBI.