Publications by authors named "Roaya A Al Qunais"
A uterine/ovarian artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of pelvic surgical interventions such as oocyte retrieval. This complication can be life-threatening due to the risk of rupture and blood extravasation. We report the case of a 30-year-old, nulliparous, married woman with a rare uterine/ovarian artery pseudoaneurysm due to in vitro fertilization.
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- The study examines pediatric ER visits at King Fahd Hospital, noting a high rate of non-urgent visits and a low hospital admission rate of only 2.5%.
- Males made up 55.4% of the visits, with the majority being toddlers and the primary complaint being fever (26.9%).
- Factors such as being a newborn or presenting with specific medical conditions significantly increased the odds of admission, while less urgent cases had much lower admission chances.
BACKGROUND Achalasia cardia is a neuro-degenerative motility disorder, which results in the loss of esophageal peristalsis along with failure of the lower sphincter to relax in response to swallowing. It is relatively rare, with a prevalence of 10 cases per 100 000 individuals. The criterion standard in the management of achalasia is laparoscopic Heller's myotomy with partial fundoplication.
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