Publications by authors named "Sulaiman Al-Rajhi"

Introduction: A number of multidimensional scoring systems, including the Bronchiectasis Severity Index (BSI), the FACED score, and the Exacerbation-FACED (Exa-FACED, a derivative of FACED), have been proposed and validated to assess the severity and prognosis in patients with bronchiectasis. Although these metrics have been validated through large multicenter efforts in Europe and Latin America, there have been no attempts at external validation in other populations.

Ojectives: The aim of this study was to validate specific multidimensional grading scales (BSI, FACED, and Exa-FACED) in predicting mortality, future exacerbations, and hospitalizations among Saudi patients with bronchiectasis.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with post-tuberculosis (post-TB) bronchiectasis. We also evaluated the performance of various multidimensional severity score systems to predict mortality, future exacerbation, and hospitalization.

Methods: We conducted a prospective observational cohort study to evaluate the etiology of bronchiectasis in 301 patients.

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Background: Hydatid cysts can be found in any organ. In adults, the liver and lungs are the most common locations; hydatid cysts in the pulmonary artery are rare.

Clinical Case: We present the case of an 86-year-old female with a history of hepatic hydatid cyst since 2012, who presented with complaints of chronic productive cough, yellowish-green sputum, and dyspnea.

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