جمال الأغبري

Cerebral Venous Air Embolism following Peripheral Catheter Insertion: A Case Report

Pulmonary Embolism in Patients Admitted to Sultan Qaboos University Hospital: A 5-year experience

Objectives: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal condition among hospitalised patients, with a prevalence of approximately 1.0%. PE is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify patient characteristics and risk factors related to the development, recurrence, and mortality of PE …

The Diagnostic Utility of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Pulmonary Infections: Study from a tertiary care hospital in Oman

Objectives: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is an important diagnostic tool. Despite advancements in microbiological strategies, BAL's yield remains inconsistent. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the yield of BAL in terms of microbial detection and correlate these results with computed tomography (CT) findings and anti …

Pneumothorax or Skin Fold?

Elevated Peripheral Blood Eosinophils during Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of elevated peripheral blood eosinophil (PBE) counts in hospitalised patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in Oman. An elevated PBE count during AECOPD is a potential predictor of treatment res …

سبب غير معتاد لسماكة الجنب المنتشرة (محاكٍ للورم المتوسط الجنبي الخبيث): ورم خبيث ظهاري غير متمايز

يمكن أن تتشابه أعراض ورم الغشاء البلوري الخبيث مع بعض الأورام الخبيثة الأخرى، سريريًا وأشعاعيًا. نصف حالة لرجل يبلغ من العمر 57 عامًا كانت نتائج الفحص السريري والأشعاعي متوافقة مع ورم الغشاء البلوري الخبيث؛ ومع ذلك، أظهر خزعة الغشاء البلوري ورمًا خبيثًا غير متمايز من نوع الخلايا الظهارية.