Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich plasma in anal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of autologous PRP in anal fistula. ⋯ Platelet-rich plasma is an effective method of healing people with anal fistula.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Comparative StudyComparisons of the oncological results of transoral laser surgery and radiotherapy for early stage laryngeal squamous cell cancer: single-center long-term results.
In the treatment of early stage laryngeal cancers, surgery (transoral laryngeal surgery (TOLS), open partial laryngeal surgery (OPLS) and radiotherapy (RT) are used. ⋯ Retrospective, but to the best our knowledge, this is the first study in Turkey with a high patient volume and a long follow-up time.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Assessing risk factors for complications in computer tomography-guided lung biopsy: quantitative analysis for predicting pneumothorax.
Computer tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy carries the risk of pneumothorax. A variety of other risk factors affect the occurrence of pneumothorax. ⋯ Due to its retrospective nature, there may be inherent selection bias.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisDiabetes mellitus and the risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) represents a critical and potentially lethal condition that typically develops in individuals with liver cirrhosis. This meta-analysis aimed to assess diabetes mellitus (DM) as a risk factor for SBP in liver cirrhotic patients. ⋯ The study signifies that DM is an independent risk factor for SBP, emphasizing the need for targeted preventive measures in this specific population.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
The role of endocervical curettage in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in human papillomavirus positive patients.
The role of endocervical curettage (ECC) in the diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a controversial topic. ⋯ We did not have the components of the HPV types in mixed groups.