Publications by authors named "Zaki H Al Watban"

Introduction: Surgery in the central compartment after previous thyroidectomy involves an increased risk of injury to critical organs, including the parathyroids and recurrent laryngeal nerve. Contrastingly, primary central neck dissection involves a relatively low operative risk.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of central neck dissection in primary versus revision settings with respect to the lymph node yield and complication rates.

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Nasal hematomas can occur after nasal trauma. It can involve the septal, alar, or all levels, with the septum being the most commonly affected site. We present a case of alar hematoma in a five-year-old boy after nasal trauma.

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Objectives: To assess patients' awareness of the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: The cross-sectional study conducted from December 2017 to May 2018 in KKUH, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia included all patients aged 18 years and older. Data collection was conducted through self-administered questionnaires.

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