<h3>Objectives:</h3> To study is to establish the OM-6 scores in Saudi children with OME and subjectively assess change QoL following VT insertion. The Otitis Media 6 (OM-6) questionnaire a widely used measure of quality life (QoL) otitis media effusion (OME). Myringotomy ventilation tube (VT) insertion indicated when persists clinically documented hearing impairment. <h3>Methods:</h3> present prospective cohort investigating using validated questionnaire. caregivers 100 were subjected...

On March 2, 2020, Saudi Arabia identified the first positive COVID-19 case. Since then, several aspects of impact on Emergency Departments (EDs) use have been reported. The objective this study is to describe pattern and characteristics Department visits during pandemic period, compared with same period in previous year, including patients' demographic information, acuity level, length stay, admission rate.Data were collected from King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh, Arabia. health records...

BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic inflammatory of the sacrococcygeal area. recurrence matter concern to both patients and healthcare providers. OBJECTIVES: Estimate rate PSD in our center identify any risk factors contributing recurrence. DESIGN: Retrospective. SETTING: Tertiary care Riyadh. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All who underwent surgery for primary or recurrent pilonidal between 1 January 2016 30 June 2019 were included allow at least 1-year follow-up time data...

Bezold’s abscess (BA) is a severe and rare extracranial complication of suppurative acute mastoiditis. The diagnosis BA requires high index suspicion due to its rarity. In this study, we present case BA, in addition review literature over 20 years. We searched for all cases English from 2000 2020 PubMed found 27 (28 including the current case). was more prevalent males (17/28, 60.7%) adults 60.7%). Of 28 cases, six were associated with cholesteatoma another occurred concomitant sinus thrombosis.

Background: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis of the small- and medium-sized vessels. Classical GPA affects upper lower airways kidneys. It commonly nose paranasal sinuses, middle inner ear, subglottic region larynx. Therefore, otolaryngological involvement common in can sometimes be initial presentation. In rare cases, otologic signs symptoms manifestations this disease, including recurrent otitis...

Augmentation pharyngoplasty, in which tissue filler or grafts are used to augment the posterior nasopharynx, is an accepted option treat velopharyngeal insufficiency. It generally well tolerated and safe with limited side effects. In this study, we describe a case of retropharyngeal abscess Grisel syndrome following hyaluronic acid augmentation pharyngoplasty. serious condition that requires early diagnosis prompt intervention prevent further complications.

Paranasal sinus osteomas are slow-growing benign tumors. They generally asymptomatic in most patients and usually diagnosed incidentally with a radiograph or more frequently CT scan of the paranasal sinuses. Osteomas can cause various signs symptoms, depending on location mass. Giant sinuses very rare, only handful case reports literature. Due to rarity giant osteomas, clinical presentation treatment unclear. In this article, we present ethmoid osteoma, which was removed an endoscopic...

Concha bullosa (CB) is defined as pneumatization and the presence of air cells within nasal turbinates. Inferior concha (ICB) a rare anatomical variation lateral wall, with only handful case reports published in literature to date. In this article, we present two additional cases ICB review regarding variation.

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the dental anxiety of patients using modified scale (MDAS) questionnaire along with examining possible relationship between sociodemographic factors. Materials Methods: The MDAS was used level which included a total five questions options respond each question. filled out by all before treatment. After finishing treatment, were given post-treatment their levels after Descriptive statistics performed for measuring frequency responses....

Rhinosinusitis (RS) is a term used in clinical practice to describe inflammation of the paranasal and nasal sinuses. This condition can be categorized based on duration symptoms into acute, subacute, chronic RS. It important note that RS presents differently pediatric patients compared adults. In children, typical include cough, bad breath (halitosis), irritability, fatigue, swelling around eyes. study aims shed light prevalence characteristics age group.

Objectives. This study aimed to report the rate of thyroid malignancy in benign fine-needle aspirations (Bethesda II) at King Abdulaziz Medical City and evaluate factors that affect false-negative outcomes FNA. Methods. All patients referred for thyroidectomy from 2009 2019 were reviewed (n = 1968). Only with a FNA, corresponding Bethesda II, included 384). Information on age, gender, body mass index (BMI), serum thyroid-stimulating hormone, type surgery histopathological retrieved. Results....

Objectives: To investigate the impact and predictors of tympanostomy tube (TT) extrusion. Methods: A retrospective study on 258 ears underwent TT insertion during 2016-2018 at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients were followed for 36-48 months postoperatively to detect recurrence rate. The sample was divided into 2 groups based extrusion time compared determine Results: Otitis media with effusion (OME) after detected in 28.7%. shorter associated a...

Introduction Adenoid hypertrophy, a common condition in children, represents one of the indications for surgery pediatrics. Medical treatment alone is not effective, and most time patients are managed by surgical removal adenoid. The aim this study to assess safety efficacy intranasal Maxitrol® drops (Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Basel, Switzerland) pediatric with adenoid hypertrophy aged less than two years document any side effects during its use. Methods This retrospective cohort was...