Annals of Saudi medicine

BackgroundThe appendix is a small organ with no particular known function. Primary appendiceal neoplasms (ANs) are rare. While the prevalence is increasing worldwide over the past two decades, no apparent increase in the prevalence of ANs h…

BackgroundAbnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a symptom that deviates from the normal menstrual cycle. AUB is characterized by changes in the frequency, volume, and duration of the menstrual flow. The etiology of AUB, which varies with age, …

BackgroundThe association between ABO blood groups and ovarian reserve in infertile patients has been a point of controversy.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the correlation of certain blood groups with ovarian reserve and resp…

BackgroundThere are limited data and few solid conclusions on the use of single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) in gynecologic procedures.ObjectiveThe objective of our descriptive study was to review our single-center experience with benig…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although uterine stenting is performed routinely following hysteroscopic metroplasty, we were unable to find any evidence documenting its value with regards to septum reformation and/or obstetrical performance. To…

Background and objectivesThe prediction of in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes by anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) measurement is getting increasing attention from clinicians. This study compares the relationship between serum or intrafollicu…

Background and objectivesSince cervical cancer is reportedly the seventh most frequent cancer in women in Saudi Arabia and the eighth most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 and 44 years, we wanted to determine the prevalence of ab…

Background and objectiveHysterectomy is a common surgical procedure among women with a lifetime prevalence of 10%. The indications and complications of this procedure have not been previously reported from a teaching institution in Saudi Ar…

BackgroundInversion of the appendix is an alternative to incidental appendectomy to prevent future appendicitis. This study investigated outcome and complications in a group of patients who underwent simple inversion of the appendix.Patient…

In this retrospective survey, we present the results of infertility treatment by various assisted conception techniques at the assisted conception unit, New Jeddah Clinic Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During a three year period from Janua…