Publications by authors named "Semma Al-Sabtti"
Acta Otolaryngol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a condition caused by HPV types 6 and 11, resulting in wart-like growths in the larynx that affects both kids and adults, with surgery being the primary treatment option but no known cure exists.
- A study was conducted on 85 RRP patients from 2006 to 2023 to analyze the effects of HPV vaccination, particularly looking at differences between juvenile and adult cases, as well as those requiring high versus low treatment frequency.
- Results showed that only 12% of cases were vaccinated, but those who were experienced a significant decrease in surgery frequency, suggesting that vaccination can improve patient outcomes and may enhance quality of life while reducing healthcare costs.
