Conservative management in a spontaneous pneumoperitoneum post breast augmentation and abdominoplasty: a rare case report.

This case report discusses a 32-year-old woman with no significant medical history who underwent elective bilateral breast reduction with auto-augmentation and abdominoplasty. Initially, her recovery was smooth, but on the third postoperative day, she exhibited tachycardia, tachypnea, and mild shortness of breath, while other vital signs remained stable. A chest X-ray revealed pneumoperitoneum, and a subsequent abdominal CT confirmed moderate pneumoperitoneum without gastrointestinal leakage.

Pediatric Fungal Septic Arthritis Following Intra-articular Administration of the Two-Month Vaccination: A Case Report.

The majority of pediatric fungal septic arthritis patients are infants. Risk factors include prematurity and neonatal septicemia with prolonged hospitalization. Here, we present a case of a two-month-old male infant, preterm at 28 weeks and NICU graduate.

Inguinal Hernia With Gastric Content.

It is incredibly rare to find stomach content inside an inguinal hernia. Here, we report a 77-year-old male patient with a long-standing history of a left inguinal hernia spanning over a decade. Notably, the hernia had become irreducible for the past 20 days.

Prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy and comorbidities among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy, comorbidities and to investigate factors associated with polypharmacy among adult patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Methods: This was a retrospective single-centre cross-sectional study. Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD according to the GOLD guidelines between 28 February 2020 and 1 March 2023 were included in this study.

Application of a machine learning and optimization method to predict patellofemoral instability risk factors in children and adolescents.

Purpose: Conservative treatment remains the standard approach for first-time patellar dislocations. While risk factors for patellofemoral instability, a common paediatric injury, are well-established in adults, data concerning the progression of paediatric recurrent patellar dislocation remain scarce. A reproducible method was developed to quantitatively assess the patellofemoral morphology and anatomic risk factors in paediatric patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and machine learning analysis.

Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donors in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Blood donation is vital for healthcare; however, transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) pose a serious risk. This study investigated the seroprevalence of TTIs among Saudi blood donors.

Methodology: This retrospective study included male blood donors aged ≥ 18 years who donated blood at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital in Makkah from January 2017 to December 2022.

Noninvasive Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Acute Respiratory Infections.

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between noninvasive ventilation (NIV) compared with invasive ventilation and mortality in subjects with severe acute respiratory infection.

Methods: This was a retrospective multi-center study of subjects with severe acute respiratory infection treated with ventilatory support between September 2012 and June 2018. We compared the 90-d mortality of subjects managed initially with NIV (NIV group) with those managed with invasive ventilation only (invasive ventilation group), adjusting by propensity score.

Small bowel obstruction as first presentation of metastatic lobular breast cancer for pilgrim patient.

Introduction And Importance: The most common cancer among females worldwide and in Saudi Arabia is breast cancer. Lobular breast carcinoma is the second most common subtype of breast cancer. There are different patterns of metastasis as ductal breast cancer spreads to the liver, lung, brain, and bone while the lobular subtype metastasizes to the gastrointestinal tract.

Outcomes of central nervous system tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia: a multi-center study.

Objectives: Central nervous system tuberculosis (TB) (CNS-TB) can occur in several forms, including intracranial tuberculoma, tuberculous brain abscess, TB meningitis (TBM), and spinal TB. Early treatment can save lives and prevent severe neurological complications. This study aimed to describe the characteristics and post-treatment outcomes of patients with CNS-TB and identify factors associated with poor outcomes.

Neglected Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated With External Iliofemoral Distraction, Open Reduction, and Pelvic Osteotomy: Eleven-Year Follow-Up.

Neglected untreated developmental hip dysplasia can result in severe deformities and functional disabilities. This report describes the treatment and 11-year follow-up of a patient who underwent the procedure in two stages. At the time of treatment, the patient was 7 years of age and was diagnosed with acetabular dysplasia and neglected right hip dysplasia.

Photobiomodulation in Orthodontics: Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy for Faster Tooth Movement.

Accelerated orthodontics has revolutionized traditional dental practices by employing innovative techniques to expedite tooth movement and enhance treatment outcomes. Among these advancements, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has emerged as a promising adjunctive method that offers a non-invasive and efficient approach to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. By harnessing the power of low-level lasers, LLLT aims to stimulate cellular activity, promote bone remodeling, and reduce treatment duration, thereby revolutionizing the landscape of orthodontic care.

Assessment of the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars' angulation pattern and crowding severity: A cross-sectional study.

Unlabelled: Mandibular crowding is the most common type of dental crowding among adolescents.

Aims: To investigate the relationship between the angulation pattern of impacted mandibular third molars and the severity of mandibular anterior crowding.

Methodology: A total of 69 participants with impacted mandibular third molars were included in the study, and their records were analysed.

''Myth Busting in Infectious Diseases'': A Comprehensive Review.

Antibiotics have played a pivotal role in modern medicine, drastically reducing mortality rates associated with bacterial infections. Despite their significant contributions, the emergence of antibiotic resistance has become a formidable challenge, necessitating a re-evaluation of antibiotic use practices. The widespread belief in clinical practice that bactericidal antibiotics are inherently superior to bacteriostatic ones lacks consistent support from evidence in randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

The Role of Interproximal Reduction (IPR) in Clear Aligner Therapy: A Critical Analysis of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes.

Interproximal reduction (IPR) has become a standard practice in orthodontic treatment, particularly in the clear aligner therapy. It became an integral part of the digital plan when using clear aligners. Given the irreversible nature of IPR, precise planning and performance is essential.

Asthma medication adherence, control, and psychological symptoms: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Nonadherence to therapies and psychological disorders are associated with poor asthma control. This study aims to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms, asthma control, and adherence to inhalers and to investigate whether there is an association of anxiety and depressive symptoms with adherence to inhalers and asthma control.

Methods: We measured anxiety and depressive symptoms using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in patients with asthma.

Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Successfully Treated With R-CHOP Chemotherapy.

Primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphomas (PCDLBCLs) represent approximately 10%-20% of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas. They present as nodules in the skin or as rapidly growing aggressive behavior tumors with a poor prognosis. In this article, we report a case of PCDLBCL presented with an aggressively enlarging skin lesion on the right cheek.

Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Saudi Arabian Parents Regarding Red Flags in Developmental Milestones.

Background Parents serve a fundamental role in monitoring developmental milestones and identifying potential delays during early childhood, enabling timely interventions. However, previous studies in Saudi Arabia have shown limited awareness among parents regarding age-specific norms and red flags across developmental domains. This knowledge gap can severely impact the detection and management of abnormalities.

Assessment of the Level of Knowledge and Awareness of the Risk of Chronic Use of Steroids in Causing Cataracts Among the General Population in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/aim: Cataracts consequence blindness to burden and impose health and economic burdens on communities. Steroid-induced cataracts have scarcely been highlighted in previous literature, creating a demand for reinvestigating this issue among the general population of western Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 using an online survey distributed among the target participants via social media platforms.

Brachiocephalic Artery Dissection Following Type A Aortic Dissection Repair.

Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening emergency that is associated with major morbidity and mortality. Arterial dissections, particularly the brachiocephalic artery, can remain as a residual dissection after type A aortic dissection repair. We present a rare case of brachiocephalic artery dissection due to the clamping effect and the management of ATAAD patients.