Publications by authors named "Shatha Y Alqahtani"
Objectives: To review the outcomes of the cochlear implantation program at King Abdallah Medical Center (KAMC) in Makkah from its launch in 2018 to 2023, focusing on patient demographics, procedural details, and complications.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 133 patients who underwent cochlear implantation (CI) at KAMC between May 2018 and June 2023. Data collected included demographics, hearing loss types, anatomical findings from imaging, types of CI devices, procedural challenges, and complications.
Recurrent Bell's Palsy: A Comprehensive Analysis of Associated Factors and Outcomes.
Ear Nose Throat J
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Bell's palsy causes sudden, one-sided facial paralysis and is linked to viral infections and health issues like diabetes and hypertension.
- - A study analyzed data from 254 patients to identify clinical characteristics and risk factors, finding that 20.9% experienced recurrence, with diabetes and autoimmune disorders being significant contributors.
- - The results showed that 66.9% of patients fully recovered from their first episode, but those with recurrent cases often faced longer recovery times, highlighting the importance of initial severity and comorbidities in outcomes.