Saudi Med J
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To determine the incidence, risk factors, and maternal outcomes of "major degree" placenta previa (PP)/placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) in Abha Maternity and Children's Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Secondly, to compare our findings to those of previous studies on PP/PAS in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Major degree of PP/PAS is associated with high maternal morbidity but rare mortality. Over 30 years, our patients' obstetric characteristics did not change, including both elder age and high parity. A substantial increase in the rate of cesarean deliveries is a leading cause of major PP/PAS.
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Case Reports
Wound myiasis by housefly in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Myiasis is the infestation of live vertebrates by dipterous larvae. Cutaneous myiasis is the most common form, although many organs can be infected by these larvae. ⋯ Cases of M. domestica myiasis are limited in the literature. We would like to raise awareness regarding the possibility of cutaneous myiasis in M. domestica in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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To measure medication adherence among coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and identify sociodemographic factors that are medication adherence predictors. ⋯ Approximately 30% of the participants reported poor medication adherence. The number of cardiologist visits and the level of family support were 2 of the factors found to be associated with medication adherence.
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To investigate the positive effects of intraperitoneal administration of alpha-lipolic acid (ALA) and dexpanthenol (DXP) on wound healing after tracheal surgery in rats. ⋯ Alpha-lipolic acid injected intravenously after tracheal reconstruction in patients can prevent restenosis by reducing inflammation without adversely affecting wound healing.