To develop a more comprehensive explanation and understanding of the prevalence factors associated with burnout for residents Saudi Plastic Surgery Residency Program. Methods: This is cross sectional study. Data was gathered using survey, which distributed during April 2015, among all 57 plastic surgery enrolled in training programs across regions Arabia, 38 whom responded (60% response rate). The dependent variable professional burnout, measured by 3 subscales validated Maslach Burnout...

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are complex vascular lesions most commonly found in the brain and infrequently head neck. AVMs characterized by a tangle of blood vessels called nidus, which shunts from an artery directly to draining vein. Various treatments available, including surgical resection endovascular embolization. Here, we report case 32-year-old male patient who complained painful pulsating left neck swelling with dysphagia for 1 year, turned out be AVM alongside thyroid gland....

Introduction . Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreaks have had a considerable negative impact on health systems in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to study the psychological of coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak emergency room resident physicians (ERRPs). Methods assessed MERS-related and concerns ERRPs using self-report questionnaire. Results The majority (91%) agreed that their work put them at risk infection, but most (65%) did not agree they should be looking after patients infected with...

The peritonsillar space is defined as the area between palatine tonsillar capsule medially and superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle laterally. Unilateral abscess (PTA) more common than bilateral condition. To best of our knowledge, only 13 cases PTA have been reported worldwide; this first case from Saudi Arabia.We present a involving 16-year-old boy who presented to emergency department with a5-day history sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, drooling, muffled "hot-potato" voice, but no...

To assess Saudi mother's preferences regarding children's physicians' attire, and its influence on the parents' level of trust confidence. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2014. Our sample comprised mothers pediatric patients in both inpatient outpatient settings at National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom Arabia. Mothers answered multiple questions, including their male female physician's gender, impact appearance mothers' Results: There were 259...

To determine medical residents' emotions, attitudes, and knowledge related to Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreaks. Methods: In this is a cross sectional study, self-administered questionnaires were distributed collected before resident education activities in 4 tertiary hospitals Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between November 2015 January 2016. The questionnaire included questions demographic data their an MERS outbreak. Results: Of the 228 participants analyzed, 85.5%...

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To address the gap in knowledge by providing data and analyses of status awareness among Saudi adults. <h3>Methods:</h3> This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out Arabia from August 2018 to 2019 through social media platforms using SurveyMonkey. The domains questionnaire included demographic information, types symptoms head neck cancers (HNCs), relation HNCs <i>human papillomavirus</i> (HPV) its vaccine. <h3>Results:</h3> A total 3171 respondents...

To determine the mean nasal skin thickness in Middle Eastern population and to assess effect of on patients' satisfaction following rhinoplasty surgeries. Methods: Radiological measurements at 3 vertical thirds dorsum were taken. A total 154 patients (80 females 74 males) who scheduled for computed tomography scan paranasal sinuses included study. The then categorized into groups: thick, medium, thin skin. scale from 10% 100% was used patient rhinoplasty. Satisfaction analyzed using...

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess the demographics and clinical factors of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) patients in Saudi Arabia compared analyzed differences between with without lymph node metastasis (LNM). Papillary is a common cancer not usually detectable clinically but found incidentally after pathologic evaluation tissue following surgery for benign disorders. However, these tumors have significant risk LNM. <h3>Methods:</h3> All PTMC who underwent at King Abdulaziz University...

The aim of this study was to evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) accuracy in assessing the depth invasion (DOI) compared pathological DOI oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and determine whether MRI-measured can predict lymph node metastasis cervical region.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of complications after parotidectomy and identify factors associated with these complications.

We aim to assess the validity and reliability of Arabic language translation Summated Xerostomia Inventory (SXI).A cross-sectional, self-administered, electronic SXI was sent 79 patients with thyroid nodules (female: n = 34, 57%; male: 45, 57%) who visited Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital Fahad Medical City between June 2023 July 2023.Dependability assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficients two distinct instances (first: α 0.824, second: 0.932),...

To evaluate the correlation between intraoperative number of identified parathyroid glands (PGs) and risk developing hypoparathyroidism postoperatively. Also, to determine risks prognostic factors in patients with postoperative hypoparathyroidism.A retrospective study 499 who underwent total thyroidectomy at two tertiary care institutions, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) Fahad (KFMC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was included. Individual demographic characteristics detailed clinical...

Objectives: This study aimed to elucidate the brain drain phenomenon involving Saudi medical students by assessing their characteristics and intentions related factors. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based conducted at Qassim University, Arabia. The subjects included 150 prefinal or final year students, who completed a modified version of questionnaire developed Akl et al. Results: Ninety-six intended abroad with 48 33 planning in Canada USA, respectively. Country preference...

Sinonasal alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare malignant disease that comprises 0.4% to 1.2% of all soft-tissue sarcomas. Alveolar usually difficult diagnose because it has many clinical and pathological mimickers. In this case study, ASPS occurred in the olfactory cleft, representing second location literature. This article presents presentation, radiologic, histopathological case, reviews literature regarding differentials.

Concha bullosa (CB) is a pneumatized air cell within the nasal turbinates, often in middle turbinate. CB one of most common anatomical variations found It generally tends to be asymptomatic but can cause symptoms such as obstruction, facial pain, and decrease sense smell. Moreover, involved chronic rhinosinusitis, which lead its confusion with other lesions, radiographic picture might mimic pathologies. Here, we report case massive allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) mimicking bony tumor order...

Background The application of fine needle aspiration (FNA) in parotid masses via the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology (MSRSGC) enhances diagnosis these lesions alongside radiological investigations. Objectives Our objective was to assess risk malignancy, sensitivity, specificity, and false positive negative results each category MSRSGC. Additionally, we assessed level agreement between FNA using MSRSGC post-resection histopathological diagnosis. Methods We conducted a...