Background: The presentation of Pott’s has a wide variation and an insidious onset, which makes timely accurate diagnosis quite challenging. Objective: To review cases to enhance the disease management fill literature gap regarding approach disease. Methods: A descriptive observational retrospective hospital-based study conducted from 2007 2022 at KFHU. 346 patients who were diagnosed with TB reviewed thoroughly. Only 13 labeled as based on imaging or microbiology testing hence included in...

Castleman's disease is a rare entity with an unknown etiology which was first described by Castleman in 1954. It lymphoproliferative disorder histologically classified into three types; hyaline-vascular, plasma cell type and mixed type. might be localized or multicentric usually involves the mediastinum. We report case of discovered accidentally blunt chest trauma caused challenging diagnostic process management.

Primary spontaneous hemopneumothorax (PSHP) is an accumulation of blood and air in the pleural space without trauma or obvious etiology. It a rare surgical emergency may lead to hypovolemic shock if not treated. Early fast recognition will improve patient outcomes.We present case PSHP young male utilizing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) through same incisional site thoracostomy tube. The made uneventful recovery.VATS has become first line gold standard management most...

Intercostal hemangioma is an extremely rare disease. It difficult to distinguish intercostal from other chest wall tumors. The difficulty in preoperative diagnosis may result incomplete surgical resection and hence a high rate of recurrence. A 14-year-old boy who presented with asymptomatic right lateral mass no history trauma. Different radiological modalities were employed for including computed tomography (CT) showed soft tissue 6.5 × 4 5.6 cm size abutting 5th 6th ribs. Magnetic...

A 54-year-old woman was diagnosed with a large paraganglioma in the left paraaortic area, extending into aortopulmonary window and up to right-sided superior vena cava. The tumor treated repeated embolizations that failed reduce its size. Complete surgical excision achieved utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. patient made full recovery.

Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare and usually miss diagnosed condition that often characterized by non- specific respiratory or gynecological symptoms. A high index of suspicion warranted for early diagnosis management.We present case 34 year old female who presented with shortness breath dyspnea.The radiological was further history, it apparent primary infertility secondary to possible pelvic endometriosis. She treated as bilateral catamenial hemopneumothorax after confirming the...

Sister Mary Joseph's nodule refers to palpable nodules bulging into the umbilicus as a result of metastasis from malignancy in abdomen or pelvis. The most common primaries are gastrointestinal genital tract, while other origins considered rare. We recently treated 71-year-old man who presented with painless umbilical swelling. Further investigation, including laboratory, radiological and histopathological exam, confirmed diagnosis metastatic neuroendocrine tumor. peculiarity this case is...

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare progressive disease. Patients commonly present with picture of acute appendicitis or increasing abdominal girth. We case 71 year old man who presented right iliac fossa pain, fever and vomiting. His examination revealed mass which was confirmed radiologically. Diagnostic laparoscopy showed jelly like material along mass. The aspirate negative for malignancy initially. Due to persistance progression his disease he underwent hemicolectomy. Histopathological...

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery can be a useful tool in selected penetrating chest trauma patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It is currently safe feasible alternative to thoracotomy the management of especially hemodynamically stable patients. Penetrating with retained bullet was removed successfully 25 years old patient using double-port VATS technique combination fluoroscopy, he made full recovery, hospital stay very short.

Primary spontaneous haemopneumothorax (PSHP) is a rare condition. Potentially grave consequences do occur as result of failure to reach the diagnosis early. We report case 17-year-old male who presented with picture PSHP but was later also found have component haemothorax. He underwent thoracoscopy which converted thoracotomy. A torn vascular adhesion source bleeding clipped and haemostasis achieved.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal of gastrointestinal tract. These present in almost all cases KIT-CD117 mutations. When located outside tract, they referred to as extra-gastrointestinal tumors. We a case 72-year-old female with acute abdomen. Computed tomography detected intestinal obstruction and failed determine causative pathology. The patient underwent urgent exploratory laparotomy, which revealed pelvic tumor originating from broad ligament uterus. This is...

Pulmonary hydatid disease remains a significant health problem in endemic areas including Saudi Arabia. Different surgical tactics and approaches are still subject of discussion. Here, we present case bilateral pulmonary cysts with spontaneous rupture that underwent successful one-stage enucleation capitonnage.

Since the introduction of Jet Skis, also known as Peronal Water Crafts, related injuries are increasing due to increased popularity and use. Perineal reported a result such Ski injuries. We report case perineal injury injury. reviewed current therapeutic modalities in conclusion prevention remains essential part avoiding these high index suspension contribute efficiently successful management.

30Jan 2017 THE APPLICATION OF VACUUM-ASSISTED CLOSURE DEVICE IN MANAGEMENT EMPYEMATHORACIS Zahra Abuzaid , Mohammed Aljehani and Yasser Aljehani.

18Feb 2017 A PROXIMAL LEFT MAIN BRONCHIAL INJURY ; MANAGEMENT DILEMMA Yasser Aljehani and Elham Al Qarniand Sarah Arafah. Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department Surgery. King Fahad Hospital the University. University Dammam. Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

22Jan 2019 A THORACIC COMPLICATION OF ENDO-BARIATRIC INTRA-GASTRIC BALLOON INSERTION CASE Yasser Aljehani , Norah Alayyaf and Ahmed Al-Marhabi. Division Of Thoracic Surgery, Department King Fahd Hospital The University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Gastroenterology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

07Jul 2019 BILATERAL UNIPORTAL VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACOSCOPIC SURGERY SYMPATHECTOMY FOR MANAGING RAYNAUDS DISEASE. Yasser Aljehani , Rahma ShahBahai Alaa Turkistani. Thoracic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, King Fahad Hospital the University. College Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract Introduction Secondary Raynaud’s is a manifestation that can present in CREST syndrome as variant of five different diseases: Calcinosis, phenomenon, Esophageal dysmotility, Sclerodactyly, and Telangiectasia. presents result an imbalance between vasoconstriction vasodilation potentially leading to tissue ischemia. The mainstay treatment medical while surgery preserved last resort. Presentation case A 28-year-old female presented with secondary was subsequently diagnosed syndrome....

Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are a major burden on healthcare systems. Saudi Arabia is one of the countries with high mortality rate MVC. Blunt tracheobronchial injuries rare; however, it catastrophic event that requires center care. Lack experience and advanced faculty prompt early stabilization transfer victim for Due to uncertainty management these injuries, we would like share our in dealing such injuries.To address difficulties initial patient blunt traumatic injuries.This...

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