Publications by authors named "Nasser F Al-Dossary"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined patient demographics, methods of diagnosis, and treatment outcomes for large bowel volvulus at King Saud Medical Complex in Riyadh from 2000 to 2007.
- Among 42 patients, the majority had sigmoid volvulus and were mostly male and under 60, with some recognized risk factors.
- Diagnosis was often made via abdominal x-ray, and while most cases could be treated with endoscopic decompression, some required immediate surgery, with a small number of deaths reported.
Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding in intellectually disabled (ID) individuals presents peculiar diagnostic and management difficulties. This study details the experience of a tertiary referral teaching hospital in Central Saudi Arabia in the management of GI bleeding necessitating admission in ID adults.
Patients And Methods: Prospective collection of data was taken on consecutive ID adults admitted for GI bleeding from January 2000 through December 2004.
Objective: Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is an uncommon presentation of cholelithiasis. This study aims to find the incidence and analyze the outcome of management of this condition at Riyadh Medical Complex (RMC) with particular reference to diagnostic methods and outcome of surgical treatment.
Methods: Retrospective study on 17 consecutive patients of MS diagnosed and managed at RMC over ten year period.