scholarly journals Balloon Laryngoplasty in Pediatric Population with Subglottic Stenosis: 5 Years Experience in King Abdulaziz University Hospital a Tertiary Center

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-189
Author(s):  
Anas Kurdi ◽  
Talal Alkhatib ◽  
Moayyad Malas ◽  
Sami Alshehri ◽  
Ibrahim Alnori
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Subglottic Stenosis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Balloon Laryngoplasty

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Microalbuminuria in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in the King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya A Alzahrani ◽  
Malak Ali Algarni ◽  
Maryam Mohammed Alnashri ◽  
Hanan Mohammad AlSayyad ◽  
Khadijah Mohammed Aljahdali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Acute Chest Syndrome ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Abstract Objectives Studies have not addressed microalbuminuria in the sickle cell disease (SCD) pediatric population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria and to identify associated risk factors in children with SCD in the King Abdulaziz University Hospital.Results Overall, 42.5% of the patients enrolled were Saudi Arabian and 51% were boys. Patients’ mean age was 12.4 years, and the highest percentage (40%) was in the age group of 15–18 years. The prevalence of microalbuminuria was 9.6%, and hematuria was present in 8% of cases. The percentage of patients with hematuria in the microalbuminuria group (22.6%) was significantly higher than that in the non-microalbuminuria group (6.5%) (P=.007). The percentage of patients with acute chest syndrome was higher in the microalbuminuria group (26%) than in the non-microalbuminuria group (8%) (P=0.005). The percentage of patients with gallbladder stones was higher in the microalbuminuria group (13%) than in the non-microalbuminuria group (2.4%) (P=.014). The mean number of blood transfusions was higher in the non-microalbuminuria group than in the microalbuminuria group (P=.002). Sickle cell nephropathy manifests as microalbuminuria, begins in the early ages of life, occurs in all types of SCD, and is associated with disease severity.

scholarly journals Profile and outcome of pediatric intussusception: a 5-year experience in a tertiary care center

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aqeela J. Madan ◽  
Fayza Haider ◽  
Saeed Alhindi
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Operative Intervention ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Lead Point ◽  
Pneumatic Reduction ◽  
Tertiary Center

Abstract Background Intussusception is the most frequent cause of bowel obstruction in infants and toddlers; idiopathic intussusception occurs predominantly under the age of 3 and is rare after the age of 6 years; the highest incidence occurs in infants between 4 and 9 months; the gold standard for treatment of intussusception is non-operative reduction. This research will tackle the problem of pediatric intussusception in our center which is the largest tertiary center in our region. The primary outcome is to study the profile of intussusception; the secondary outcome is to assess the success rate of pneumatic reduction in the center’s pediatric population as well as to study the seasonal variation if present. Results During the study period, eighty-six (N=86) cases were identified, from which 10 cases were recurrent intussusception. Seventy-six (N=76) cases were included from the study period. N=68 (89%) were less than 3 years of age, and only N=2 (3%) were above 6 years. Seasonal variation was not significant; N=69 (91%) patients had successful pneumatic reduction under fluoroscopy while thirteen patients N=13 (17%) needed operative intervention. Conclusion Ileocolic intussusception is one of the most common pediatric surgical emergencies that can be successfully managed non-operatively in our institute; 89% of the cases were below 3 years of age, and no seasonal variation was demonstrated. Operative intervention was required in 13 cases with the main reason being lead point. The fact that the pediatric surgeon performs the reduction might have contributed to a high success rate reaching 91% in our center. This study provides a valuable opportunity for future regional data comparisons and pooled data analyses.

scholarly journals Benchmarking the post-accreditation patient safety culture at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahjat Al-Awa ◽  
Adnan Al Mazrooa ◽  
Osama Rayes ◽  
Taghreed El Hati ◽  
Isabelle Devreux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Patient Safety Culture ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia with Complex Deformity and Multiple Previous Surgeries Treated by Taylor Spatial Frame at Age of 16 Years

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Lutf A. Abumunaser ◽  
Mohammed J. Alsayyed
Keyword(s):  
Demineralized Bone Matrix ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Bone Matrix ◽  
Deformity Correction ◽  
Taylor Spatial Frame ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Congenital Pseudarthrosis ◽  
Spatial Frame ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Pediatric Orthopedic

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia remains one of the most difficult conditions in pediatric orthopedic surgery. The numerous treatment options reflect this difficulty. The aim of successful treatment is to achieve union, length and deformity correction. This reports a 16-years-old male patient with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia diagnosed at age of two years, who previously underwent 14 different operations. The patient was referred to King Abdulaziz University Hospital, where he was treated with Taylor Spatial Frame, excision of pseudarthrosis, autogenus bone grafts and Demineralized Bone Matrix was performed, and union was achieved. Stability and deformity correction permitted by Taylor Spatial Frame, in addition to stimulation of bone healing through proper grafting provided a successful option to treat this complex condition.

scholarly journals Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis/Stevens-Johnson Syndrome at A University Hospital in Saudi: Causative Factors and Outcomes

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal A Kokandi
Keyword(s):  
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Intravenous Immunoglobulins ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Stevens Johnson Syndrome ◽  
Johnson Syndrome ◽  
Causative Agents ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Abstract Introduction:Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) are rare, life-threatening conditions caused mainly by drugs. Their management relies on the withdrawal of the culprit medication and supportive measures. Different pharmacotherapies have varied effects. However, data related to TEN and SJS in Saudi is limited. This study aimed to identify the causative agents, associated factors, and outcomes of TEN/SJS cases admitted to a teaching hospital (King Abdulaziz University) in Jeddah during the last 10 years.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of TEN/SJS patients admitted to the hospital over the last 10 years.Results: We identified 12 patients with TEN/SJS. Of these, nine survived the condition and were discharged. The culprit medication was identified in eight of them, including antibiotics in six cases and Tegretol and allopurinol in one case each. Most of the patients received systemic steroids and intravenous immunoglobulins.Conclusion: TEN/SJS is mainly caused by medications of which antibiotics are the most implicated. Consistent with other studies, the mortality rate associated with TEN/SJS in Saudi is 25%. Limitations: restricted to a single center and small sample size.

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