Publications by authors named "Shihanah AlKhelaiwi"

Background: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a frequent, potentially lethal side effect of assisted reproductive technology (ART), distinguished by symptoms such as ovarian enlargement, ascites, and pleural effusion.

Objective: This study is designed to study the effect of assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle complicated by OHSS on pregnancy outcomes.

Method: A case series study at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was executed to examine the pregnancy outcomes in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles.

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Background  Neuromuscular Scoliosis (NMS) is defined as "a coronal plane spinal curvature of 10 degrees or more, measured by the Cobb method, in the setting of muscle imbalance secondary to an underlying neuropathic or myopathic disease".Patients who have the disease usually manifest with diminished balance, asymmetrical seating, abnormal gait, and decreased pulmonary function, which are related to the change in spine posture. Surgery benefits patients with NMS in terms of stopping disease advancement and improving quality of life, but is known to be associated with certain complications in this population.

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