King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

About: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is a healthcare organization based out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Medicine & Detection limit. The organization has 58 authors who have published 157 publications receiving 3527 citations.

Challenging the Subcostal Incision Scar with the Two-staged Abdominoplasty: An Innovative Approach

Abstract: Abdominoplasty is a commonly sought-after procedure due to its life-transforming results, but is limited, as in any other operation, by a number of contraindications. One of these contraindications is a subcostal scar, which may jeopardize blood supply to the upper flap of the abdominoplasty, resulting in skin necrosis. Herein, we challenge this dogma by introducing the two-staged abdominoplasty with the utilization of a delayed flap in a 48-year-old multiparous woman presenting with a Kocher incision of open cholecystectomy, with good results and a complication-free course of 3 postoperative months. We recommend this approach in patients with subcostal scars. However, more research into the utilization of delayed flaps in abdominoplasty should be done to have a more well-founded conclusion.

Isolated Congenital Left Ventricular Diverticulum of the Fetal Heart in a Twin Pregnancy: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: Abstract We report a rare congenital heart disease in the form of isolated fetal left ventricular diverticulum in a spontaneous twin pregnancy, detected at 30 weeks of gestation. The diagnosis was confirmed postnatally with Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI. The case highlights the relevance of antenatal screening in detecting cardiac anomalies as early as possible to allow early postnatal work up and intervention if needed. The patient is currently 6 years old, and is followed regularly and is completely asymptomatic with no intervention required

Pharmacokinetics of Theophylline after Administration of Suppositories Formulation

Abstract: Asthma is a public health problem for developed countries. It attacks all age groups but often starts in childhood. Theophylline ethanoate of piperazine in a suppository form is one of the treatments of asthmatic children. The pharmacokinetics of theophylline were evaluated in 24 healthy male subjects after administration of theophylline ethanoate of piperazine suppositories (PR) (Minophylline 500 mg. Alexandria Co.) and single injection intravenous (IV) of theophylline ethanoate of piperazine (Minophylline ampoules 500 mg Alexandria Co.). The theophylline serum levels were determined by an ELISA method. Peak theophylline plasma concentration, Cmax, (mean +/- S.D) was 21.5 +/- 2.10 microg/mL & 14 +/- 0.90 microg/mL; AUC(0-t), values were 80.9 and 67. 4 microg x ml x hr for the reference IV preparation and suppositories, respectively. The median peak time, Tmax, was 0.5 hr for theophylline rectal administration. The above mentioned results demonstrate the possibilities of using theophylline (Minophylline Suppositories--500 mg Alexandria Co.) in asthmatic children in rural and desert areas away from health care personnel.

Distal Phalanx Intraosseous Epidermoid Cyst

Abstract: Summary: An intraosseous epidermal cyst is a benign cystic lesion that occurs in the bones. It is assumed to be caused by congenital causes or trauma, and because the cyst forms in the soft tissue surrounding the bone, it can lead to bone loss. Intraosseous epidermal cysts have a well-defined radiolucent lesion with cortical extension on radiography. Due to clinical and radiological signs being similar, it is vital to distinguish an intraosseous epidermal cyst from other diseases that develop at the distal phalanx. A rare example of intraosseous epidermal cysts at the distal phalanx is reported. We describe the clinical, radiological, and pathologic aspect of this lesion, as well as our current therapeutic strategy.