Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Appendiceal neoplasms in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and clinicopathological profile.
The appendix is a small organ with no particular known function. Primary appendiceal neoplasms (ANs) are rare. While the prevalence is increasing worldwide over the past two decades, no apparent increase in the prevalence of ANs has been reported in the Arabian Gulf States. Recently, a significant decline in the age at diagnosis of some types of ANs has been reported worldwide, with a female predominance. ⋯ Data collected retrospectively, a single institution, and a small population.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisDiabetes mellitus and the risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) represents a critical and potentially lethal condition that typically develops in individuals with liver cirrhosis. This meta-analysis aimed to assess diabetes mellitus (DM) as a risk factor for SBP in liver cirrhotic patients. ⋯ The study signifies that DM is an independent risk factor for SBP, emphasizing the need for targeted preventive measures in this specific population.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich plasma in anal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of autologous PRP in anal fistula. ⋯ Platelet-rich plasma is an effective method of healing people with anal fistula.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Comparative StudyComparisons of the oncological results of transoral laser surgery and radiotherapy for early stage laryngeal squamous cell cancer: single-center long-term results.
In the treatment of early stage laryngeal cancers, surgery (transoral laryngeal surgery (TOLS), open partial laryngeal surgery (OPLS) and radiotherapy (RT) are used. ⋯ Retrospective, but to the best our knowledge, this is the first study in Turkey with a high patient volume and a long follow-up time.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Prevalence of discordance between femoral and lumbar bone mineral density among older adults in a community-based setting.
T-score measurement via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing and classifying the bone mineral density status of patients as normal, osteopenic, or osteoporotic according to the World Health Organization criteria. However, the diagnostic accuracy may be affected by the skeletal site selected for DXA. ⋯ All factors influencing discordance were not explored thoroughly; this study mainly focused on older adults. Furthermore, diverse age groups need to be investigated for a more comprehensive understanding of the analyzed factors.