Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2023
Acute gastroenteritis-related acute kidney injury in a tertiary care center.
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) can cause acute kidney injury (AKI) via hypoperfusion mechanisms. Early detection of AKI caused by AGE can significantly decrease mortality rates. In Saudi Arabia, studies investigating the association between AGE and AKI are limited; thus, we aimed to fill this knowledge gap. ⋯ None.
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In this biography, the life of William Hugh Isbister is traced through three continents, where he planted the seeds of academic surgery into a generation of leaders in colorectal surgery. This ultimately improved the care for thousands of patients. ⋯ I hope this article inspires others to write about their mentors who were important in their development as surgeons and physicians. Short biographies of these important figures will serve as a valuable historical record for generations to come.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2023
Optimized serum ferritin prediction of iron overload in transfusion-dependent thalassemia: likelihood ratio and age-adjustment approach.
Early detection of iron overload in transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) patients is critical to prevent complications and improve survival. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2023
Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors associated with emergency left colonic surgery.
Mortality from emergency left-sided colorectal surgery can be substantial due to acuteness of the presentation and the urgent need to operate in the setting of a limited preparation in a morbid patient. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2023
Deterioration in renal function after stoma creation: a retrospective review from a Middle Eastern tertiary care center.
Stomas are associated with multiple complications including dehydration which ultimately affects renal function. These complications begin with changes in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR). ⋯ None.