Saudi Med J
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To use the Cirrus high-definition (HD)-OCT to establish normative data for the macula and optic disc in healthy Saudi children and to examine the effect of age and gender on these parameters. ⋯ Normative values for macular and optic nerve measures among Saudi children were established using the Cirrus HD-OCT device to serve as a reference.
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Multicenter Study
Outcomes and appropriateness of colonoscopy referrals at King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia: An opportunity to expand the colonoscopy screening.
To examine the colonoscopy referrals in an open-access system and determine the outcome and factors associated with appropriate referral. ⋯ The colonoscopy referrals were appropriate. The incidence of neoplasia was higher among those aged ≥45. Low inappropriate referrals and a high neoplasia detection were found based on ASGE guidelines. Future research should involve prospective multicenter referrals from family physicians outside hospitals and investigate patients' hesitancy to proceed with colonoscopy and cost-effectiveness.
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To identify the factors and predictors that play a role in shaping the decision-making process of post-bariatric patients when considering aesthetic surgery. ⋯ This study found that female gender, achieving optimum weight within 2 or more years post-bariatric surgery, and a smaller median change in body mass index were significant predictors of future body contouring surgery. These findings are important for advising and educating post-bariatric patients regarding their options for body-contouring procedures.