Publications by authors named "Omar Nabulsi"

Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck (HNMM) is a rare but highly aggressive malignancy, often diagnosed at an advanced stage with poor prognosis. This review discusses current treatment strategies, emphasizing the role of radiotherapy in managing this challenging disease. A comprehensive analysis of 33 studies provides updated information on techniques and outcomes, highlighting the consistent benefit of adjuvant radiation in improving local control.

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  • Aneurysms of the anterior choroidal artery (AChA) are prevalent, most frequently found at the junction with the internal carotid artery (ICA).
  • Distal segment aneurysms of the AChA are rare, particularly in the intraplexal segment.
  • The report documents the first known case of a distal AChA aneurysm located in the intraplexal area.
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  • A study analyzed data from over 65,000 patients who underwent either open partial nephrectomy (OPN) or minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (MIPN) between 2011 and 2021, using a comprehensive insurance claims database.
  • The findings showed a decrease in OPN usage and an increase in MIPN, with 15% of OPN patients experiencing complications compared to 9% for MIPN patients.
  • Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influenced postoperative outcomes, with both surgical approaches showing higher complication risks linked to SDOH, but OPN demonstrated a notably higher risk overall.
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 Pituitary apoplexy is a rare condition that usually occurs in the setting of a pituitary adenoma. It can present with symptoms of visual disturbances, vertigo, headache, and neurological impairments. Computed tomography (CT) scans can aid in identifying pituitary apoplexy and ruling out other diseases.

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Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive surgical option for the treatment of brain tumors introduced in 1983. The innovative technique was welcomed for its ability to access deep-seated supratentorial and posterior cranial fossa lesions. Surgical approaches to pineal region tumors are challenging and require a high degree of precision since the critical vasculature, such as the vein of Galen and precentral vein, in the area pose significant anatomical challenges to operating surgeons.

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Unlabelled: Study Type - Therapy (case series) Level of Evidence 4. What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Hypogonadism is a prevalent problem, increasing in frequency as men age. It is most commonly treated by testosterone supplementation therapy but in younger patients this can lead to testicular atrophy with subsequent exogenous testosterone dependency and may impair spermatogenesis.

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Introduction: A variety of surgical techniques to correct congenital penile deviation (CPD) have been described. Although surgical outcomes have been reported, the impact of this treatment on sexual relationship, confidence, self-esteem, and sexual function has never been established.

Aim: To assess the impact of surgical treatment for CPD on sexual relationship, confidence, self-esteem, and sexual function, employing validated instruments.

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