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  1. Article ; Online: Thoracic endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta aneurysm using thoracic stent graft in a challenging complex patient: An innovative access technique during an emergency using a mini-thoracotomy approach.

    Altoijry, Abdulmajeed

    Vascular

    2024  , Page(s) 17085381241238041

    Abstract: Objectives: Repairing thoracic aortic aneurysms with endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a safe and minimally invasive method with low morbidity and short postoperative recovery. We developed a novel method to treat descending thoracic aortic ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Repairing thoracic aortic aneurysms with endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a safe and minimally invasive method with low morbidity and short postoperative recovery. We developed a novel method to treat descending thoracic aortic aneurysms using a mini-thoracotomy approach in complex patients with difficult access.
    Methods: A 56-year-old male patient presented with a 3-day history of chest pain. His past surgical history included infrarenal aortic ligation and right axillobifemoral bypass. Thoracic computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a saccular aortic aneurysmal dilatation at zone 2 measuring 4.4 × 4 cm. Owing to his surgical history, vascular access through the femoral and iliac arteries or abdominal aorta was impossible. We developed a new technique using a left posterolateral mini-thoracotomy approach to gain vascular access and perform TEVAR, avoiding the need for an open thoracotomy repair.
    Results and conclusions: Thoracic CTA performed before discharge revealed complete aneurysmal exclusion and no endoleaks. Postoperative follow-up CTA (6 months and annually thereafter) revealed no aneurysm formation or aortic restenosis. The femoral artery, followed by the iliac artery, is the traditional access route for TEVAR. Left posterolateral mini-thoracotomy may be required as an alternative access in complex patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2137151-9
    ISSN 1708-539X ; 1708-5381
    ISSN (online) 1708-539X
    ISSN 1708-5381
    DOI 10.1177/17085381241238041
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  2. Article ; Online: Tuberculous Aortic Aneurysm - A Review.

    Altoijry, Abdulmajeed

    Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery

    2022  Volume 37, Issue 3, Page(s) 385–393

    Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an exceedingly rare but severe manifestation of tuberculosis, with a high risk of sudden rupture of the aorta in absence of medical or surgical intervention. This review aimed to provide a detailed ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Tuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an exceedingly rare but severe manifestation of tuberculosis, with a high risk of sudden rupture of the aorta in absence of medical or surgical intervention. This review aimed to provide a detailed understanding of TBAA, including its associated complications, affected population, treatment measures, and outcomes.
    Methods: Case studies and relevant research articles were analyzed to understand the recent advances in medical scientific knowledge on TBAA. Recent clinical case reports on TBAA were searched from the year 2010 to 2020.
    Results: Case reports indicated a higher prevalence of TBAA in the male population. The most affected age group was 15 to 79 years. The most common treatment for TBAA included surgery followed by antituberculous medication. The case reports discussed in this review reflected open surgery, endovascular repair, coil embolization, laparotomy, aortic valve and root replacement as some of the surgical procedures used depending on the complication and type of aneurysm. The treatment outcome was considered effective in most cases.
    Conclusion: Postoperative chemotherapy and medications reduce the risk of severity. Early diagnosis of TBAA is imperative, followed by surgical resection and postoperative antituberculous medication with careful follow-up to prevent relapse.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aortic Aneurysm/complications ; Aortic Aneurysm/surgery ; Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis/adverse effects ; Endovascular Procedures/methods ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Treatment Outcome ; Tuberculosis/complications ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-23
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2183753-3
    ISSN 1678-9741 ; 1678-9741
    ISSN (online) 1678-9741
    ISSN 1678-9741
    DOI 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0611
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  3. Article ; Online: Tuberculous Aortic Aneurysm - A Review.

    Altoijry, Abdulmajeed

    Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery

    2022  

    Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an exceedingly rare but severe manifestation of tuberculosis, with a high risk of sudden rupture of the aorta in absence of medical or surgical intervention. This review aimed to provide a detailed ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Tuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an exceedingly rare but severe manifestation of tuberculosis, with a high risk of sudden rupture of the aorta in absence of medical or surgical intervention. This review aimed to provide a detailed understanding of TBAA, including its associated complications, affected population, treatment measures, and outcomes.
    Methods: Case studies and relevant research articles were analyzed to understand the recent advances in medical scientific knowledge on TBAA. Recent clinical case reports on TBAA were searched from the year 2010 to 2020.
    Results: Case reports indicated a higher prevalence of TBAA in the male population. The most affected age group was 15 to 79 years. The most common treatment for TBAA included surgery followed by antituberculous medication. The case reports discussed in this review reflected open surgery, endovascular repair, coil embolization, laparotomy, aortic valve and root replacement as some of the surgical procedures used depending on the complication and type of aneurysm. The treatment outcome was considered effective in most cases.
    Conclusion: Postoperative chemotherapy and medications reduce the risk of severity. Early diagnosis of TBAA is imperative, followed by surgical resection and postoperative antituberculous medication with careful follow-up to prevent relapse.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country Brazil
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2031026-2
    ISSN 1678-9741 ; 1678-9741
    ISSN (online) 1678-9741
    ISSN 1678-9741
    DOI 10.21470/1678-9741-2020-0610
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  4. Article: Axillary artery aneurysm associated with Arteriovenous malformations of the upper extremity: A case report.

    Altuwaijri, Talal / Bakhraibah, Waleed / Iqbal, Kaisor / Altoijry, Abdulmajeed

    International journal of surgery case reports

    2021  Volume 81, Page(s) 105738

    Abstract: Introduction and importance: Axillary artery aneurysms are an uncommon upper extremity pathology. While trauma is the most common cause, degenerative aneurysms may occur in high-flow vascular conditions, such as upper extremity arteriovenous fistulas. ... ...

    Abstract Introduction and importance: Axillary artery aneurysms are an uncommon upper extremity pathology. While trauma is the most common cause, degenerative aneurysms may occur in high-flow vascular conditions, such as upper extremity arteriovenous fistulas. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare cause.
    Case presentation and discussion: We herein describe a 41-year-old male with multiple congenital high-flow AVMs in the left upper extremity who presented with an asymptomatic axillary artery aneurysm. The aneurysm was successfully treated with open resection and revascularization using a reversed basilic vein interposition graft.
    Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an axillary artery aneurysm in patients with upper extremity AVMs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2210-2612
    ISSN 2210-2612
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.105738
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  5. Article: Exploring Understanding of Peripheral Artery Disease among Patients at High-Risk in Saudi Arabia: Results from an Interview-Based Study.

    Alsheikh, Sultan / Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / Alokayli, Shirin / Alkhalife, Sarah Ibrahim / Alsahil, Shahad Jamal / AlGhofili, Hesham

    Clinics and practice

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 13–23

    Abstract: Background: The level of awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in Saudi Arabia, especially among populations at high risk, is not currently well known. Therefore, our objective was to assess the existing level of awareness among patients who are ... ...

    Abstract Background: The level of awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in Saudi Arabia, especially among populations at high risk, is not currently well known. Therefore, our objective was to assess the existing level of awareness among patients who are at high risk of PAD, as well as their comprehension of the disease.
    Method: An interview-based cross-sectional study included 1035 participants with risk factors for PAD and collected data on demographics and knowledge domains related to PAD.
    Results: The statistical analysis was performed using
    Conclusion: This study underscores the inadequate knowledge of PAD among high-risk individuals. Targeted educational initiatives are essential to bridge this knowledge gap, potentially reducing the burden of PAD-related complications and improving patient outcomes. Efforts should focus on raising awareness about PAD, particularly among high-risk populations.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2605724-4
    ISSN 2039-7283 ; 2039-7275
    ISSN (online) 2039-7283
    ISSN 2039-7275
    DOI 10.3390/clinpract14010002
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  6. Article ; Online: A Patient-Tailored Approach to Management of Acute Limb Ischemia in Patients with COVID-19: A Case Series.

    Alhumaid, Ahmed / Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / Aljabri, Badr / Iqbal, Kaisor / AlGhofili, Hesham

    The American journal of case reports

    2022  Volume 23, Page(s) e935264

    Abstract: BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a tremendous impact on the respiratory tract. In severe COVID-19 infections, patients may experience shock and multiple organ failure. We described 4 cases of severe arterial thrombosis induced by COVID- ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a tremendous impact on the respiratory tract. In severe COVID-19 infections, patients may experience shock and multiple organ failure. We described 4 cases of severe arterial thrombosis induced by COVID-19 with and without other stressors and their responses to treatment measures. CASE REPORT In Case 1, a 61-year-old man was hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia 2 weeks prior to the presentation of acute upper-limb ischemia after intravenous forearm line insertion. He was classified as IIB and thus underwent emergency thrombectomy followed by 3 months of enoxaparin. Case 2 was a 41-year-old female patient with granulomatosis who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit due to COVID-19 pneumonia and developed acute upper-limb ischemia. A medical approach using therapeutic heparin was used. Case 3 was a 65-year-old man who was admitted due to COVID-19-related pneumonia and was otherwise medically and surgically free. We assessed and managed a new onset of the lower-limb IIB acute limb ischemia (ALI). Case 4 was a patient with the first COVID-19 presentation of ALI, which was managed accordingly. CONCLUSIONS The development of a thrombotic event in patients with COVID-19 was previously reported. Moreover, different management options and outcomes have been reported in the literature. Therefore, careful planning is needed for procedures such as cannulation or central line insertion to prevent such events. In addition, short-term anticoagulation therapy might be of clinical benefit when planning a procedure or if the patient exhibits minor arterial complications.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Arterial Occlusive Diseases ; COVID-19 ; Enoxaparin ; Female ; Humans ; Ischemia/etiology ; Ischemia/therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Enoxaparin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2517183-5
    ISSN 1941-5923 ; 1941-5923
    ISSN (online) 1941-5923
    ISSN 1941-5923
    DOI 10.12659/AJCR.935264
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  7. Article ; Online: Carotid body tumor encounters over a two-decade period in an academic hospital.

    Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / Alghofili, Hesham / Iqbal, Kaisor / Altuwaijri, Talal / Aljabri, Badr / Al-Salman, Mussaad

    Medicine

    2022  Volume 101, Issue 41, Page(s) e31110

    Abstract: Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare and mostly benign. Research outcomes usually arise from single-center data. We conducted this study to present the characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent surgical resection of CBT at our hospital over ... ...

    Abstract Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare and mostly benign. Research outcomes usually arise from single-center data. We conducted this study to present the characteristics and outcomes of patients who underwent surgical resection of CBT at our hospital over the past 20 years. In this retrospective review, the records of CBTs in our hospital were reviewed between 1998 and 2021. All patients who underwent CBT resection were included. The follow-up period was 12 months. A total of 44 CBTs were treated in our hospital. The male-to-female ratio was 1:2.4. Only 4.5% of patients had Shamblin I tumors. Patients with Shamblin II and III tumors were 56.8% and 38.6%, respectively. Duplex scan was used to diagnose CBT in all of the patients. The majority of our patients (97.7%) did not receive any preoperative embolization despite an average tumor size of 4.9 cm. Cranial nerve injuries were observed in 29.5% of cases. Meanwhile, stroke was reported in only two cases (4.5%). No deaths were encountered. Surgery is the definitive treatment for CBT. Size and local extension appear to be the main reasons for adverse events rather than surgical techniques. Our results are consistent with those of previously published studies. Good outcomes are expected in high-volume centers with appropriate preoperative imaging.
    MeSH term(s) Carotid Body Tumor/pathology ; Carotid Body Tumor/surgery ; Cranial Nerve Injuries/etiology ; Female ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Vascular Surgical Procedures/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80184-7
    ISSN 1536-5964 ; 0025-7974
    ISSN (online) 1536-5964
    ISSN 0025-7974
    DOI 10.1097/MD.0000000000031110
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  8. Article: Synchronous carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery bypass graft: Four case reports.

    AlGhamdi, Faisal Khader / Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / AlQahtani, Abdulrahman / Aldossary, Mohammed Yousef / AlSheikh, Sultan Omar / Iqbal, Kaisor / Alayadhi, Walid Abdulaziz

    World journal of clinical cases

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 36, Page(s) 8581–8588

    Abstract: Background: One of the major perioperative complications for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is stroke. The risk of perioperative stroke after CABG is approximately 2%. Carotid stenosis (CS) is considered an independent predictor of perioperative ... ...

    Abstract Background: One of the major perioperative complications for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is stroke. The risk of perioperative stroke after CABG is approximately 2%. Carotid stenosis (CS) is considered an independent predictor of perioperative stroke risk in CABG patients. The optimal management of such patients has been a source of controversy. One of the possible surgical options is synchronous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and CABG. Here, we have presented 4 cases of successful synchronous CEA and CABG.
    Case summary: Our center's experience with 4 cases of significant carotid artery stenosis, which were successfully managed with combined CEA and CABG, are detailed. The first case was a female who presented for CABG after a ST-elevation myocardial infarction. She had right internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion and 90% left ICA stenosis. The second case was a male who was electively admitted for CABG. It was discovered that he had left ICA occlusion and 90% right ICA stenosis. The third case was a male with a history of stroke, two months prior to admission. He presented with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Preoperatively, it was discovered that he had > 90% right ICA stenosis. The final case was a male who was electively admitted for CABG. It was discovered that he had bilateral > 90% ICA stenosis. We have also reviewed the current evidence and guidelines for managing CS in patients undergoing CABG.
    Conclusion: Our case series demonstrated that synchronous CEA and CABG was safe. A multicenter study with additional patients is needed. It is necessary for clinicians to screen for CS in high-risk patients with features.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 2307-8960
    ISSN 2307-8960
    DOI 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i36.8581
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  9. Article ; Online: Percutaneous versus Cutdown Access for Endovascular Aortic Repair.

    Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / Alsheikh, Sultan / Alanezi, Tariq / Aljabri, Badr / Aldossary, Mohammed Yousef / Altuwaijri, Talal / Iqbal, Kaisor

    The heart surgery forum

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 5, Page(s) E455–E462

    Abstract: Background: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of the percutaneous femoral access and open surgical cutdown access approaches in patients undergoing thoracic/abdominal endovascular aortic repair.: Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the ... ...

    Abstract Background: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of the percutaneous femoral access and open surgical cutdown access approaches in patients undergoing thoracic/abdominal endovascular aortic repair.
    Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 59 patients who underwent a thoracic/abdominal endovascular aortic repair at a single tertiary care hospital between 2015 and 2022. Based on their femoral access type, the patients were categorized into the "percutaneous" or "cutdown" groups. Using a computerized sheet, relevant patient data (including demographic information and patient risk factors) were collected. The operative duration, complication rates, mortality rates, intensive care unit admission and stay durations, and total hospital stay were compared between the two groups. The primary outcomes were differences in the postoperative morbidity and mortality associated with the two approaches.
    Results: The cutdown and percutaneous groups comprised 24 (41%) and 35 (59%) patients, respectively. The two groups displayed comparable demographic and clinical characteristics (p > 0.05). However, the vascular anatomy differed with the common femoral artery diameter being larger in the percutaneous group compared to the cutdown group (9.63 ± 1.81 mm vs. 8.49 ± 1.54 mm, p = 0.028). The ratio of the sheath diameter to the common femoral artery diameter was significantly lower in the percutaneous group than in the cutdown group (0.73 ± 0.16 vs. 0.85 ± 0.20, p = 0.027). A ratio of ≥0.74 was associated with a higher risk of complications (odds ratio, 12.0; 95% confidence interval, 1.4-102.2; p = 0.023) and mortality (odds ratio, 5.79; 95% confidence interval, 1.13-29.6; p = 0.035). Additionally, the operative duration was significantly shorter in the percutaneous group than in the cutdown group (141.43 ± 97.05 min vs. 218.46 ± 126.31 min, p = 0.001). Compared to the cutdown group, the percutaneous group experienced a shorter total hospital stay (21.54 ± 21.49 days vs. 11.60 ± 12.09 days, p = 0.022) and lower intensive care unit-admission rates (66.7% vs. 40%, p = 0.044).
    Conclusion: The percutaneous approach is a viable and more time-efficient alternative to the traditional cutdown method for delivering vascular endografts. It is associated with a significantly shorter operative duration and briefer hospital stays. Additionally, the ratio of the sheath diameter to the common femoral artery diameter can help surgeons preoperatively predict and anticipate the risks of complications and mortality. Future in-depth research is necessary to better understand the association between this ratio and postoperative outcomes and complications.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ; Endovascular Procedures/methods ; Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/methods ; Risk Factors ; Femoral Artery/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2069188-9
    ISSN 1522-6662 ; 1098-3511
    ISSN (online) 1522-6662
    ISSN 1098-3511
    DOI 10.59958/hsf.6665
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  10. Article: Management and Outcomes of Traumatic Liver Injury: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Care Center Experience.

    Alanezi, Tariq / Altoijry, Abdulmajeed / Alanazi, Aued / Aljofan, Ziyad / Altuwaijri, Talal / Iqbal, Kaisor / AlSheikh, Sultan / Molla, Nouran / Altuwaijri, Mansour / Aloraini, Abdullah / Altuwaijri, Fawaz / Aldossary, Mohammed Yousef

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Background: although liver injuries are one of the most critical complications of abdominal trauma, choosing when to operate on these injuries is challenging for surgeons worldwide.: Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of liver injury ... ...

    Abstract Background: although liver injuries are one of the most critical complications of abdominal trauma, choosing when to operate on these injuries is challenging for surgeons worldwide.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of liver injury cases at our institution from 2016 to 2022 to describe the operative and nonoperative management (NOM) outcomes in patients with traumatic liver injuries. Baseline patient characteristics, liver injury details, treatments, and outcomes were analyzed.
    Results: Data from 45 patients (male, 77.8%) were analyzed. The mean age was 29.3 years. Blunt trauma was the most common injury mechanism (86.7%), whereas penetrating injuries were 8.9% of cases. Conservative management was associated with 18.9% of complications. The overall complication rate was 26.7%; delirium and sepsis were the most common (13.3%), followed by acute renal failure (4.4%), pneumonia, biliary leaks, and meningitis/seizures.
    Conclusions: Notwithstanding its limitations, this retrospective analysis demonstrated that NOM can serve as a safe and effective strategy for hemodynamically stable patients with liver trauma, irrespective of the patient's injury grade. Nevertheless, careful patient selection and monitoring are crucial. Further investigations are necessary to thoroughly evaluate the management of traumatic liver injuries, particularly in the context of multiorgan injuries.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare12020131
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