Annals of Saudi medicine
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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.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Evaluating the effect of histopathological parameters of prostate adenocarcinoma on prognosis in radical prostatectomy specimens.
Over the past decade, significant updates have been made regarding the classification and grading of prostate adenocarcinoma in radical prostatectomy specimens, following decisions reached in international conferences and through impactful publications. These alterations are closely linked to patient prognosis. ⋯ The study is limited by the relatively small number of patients for certain parameters.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Assessing risk factors for complications in computer tomography-guided lung biopsy: quantitative analysis for predicting pneumothorax.
Computer tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy carries the risk of pneumothorax. A variety of other risk factors affect the occurrence of pneumothorax. ⋯ Due to its retrospective nature, there may be inherent selection bias.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
The role of endocervical curettage in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in human papillomavirus positive patients.
The role of endocervical curettage (ECC) in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a controversial topic. ⋯ We did not have the components of the HPV types in mixed groups.