[PDF][PDF] The effect of body mass index on the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms among a Saudi population

…, M Almasaad, SA Alshammari, MA Alsahafi… - Cureus, 2021 - cureus.com
Background: While multiple studies have evaluated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on
the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, data from Saudi Arabia are scarce. This …

[HTML][HTML] Inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly: A focus on disease characteristics and treatment patterns

…, SZ Takieddin, TA Galai, MA Alsahafi… - Saudi Journal of …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: As the population ages, the number of elderly inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
patients is expected to increase. The clinical features and therapeutic options for young …

The prevalence of Barrett's esophagus among a Saudi Arabian population

M Alsahafi, H Mimish, F Salem, M Hijazi… - Digestive Diseases and …, 2021 - Springer
Background While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in Middle Eastern
countries, little data exists on the epidemiology of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Aims We aimed …

[HTML][HTML] The prevalence and risk factors for hiatal hernia among patients undergoing endoscopy: A retrospective analysis

MA Alsahafi, NA Alajhar, AO Almahyawi… - Saudi Medical …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hiatal hernia (HH) and its association with age,
gender, and body mass index (BMI). Methods: We retrospectively included patients who …

[HTML][HTML] A very rare basidiobolomycosis case presented with cecal perforation and concomitant hepatic involvement in an elderly male patient: a case study

…, MM Aljiffry, HA Elbadrawy, MA Alsahafi - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This is a case report of Basidiobolomycosis in a 65-year-old male patient from Jizan presenting
with colonic perforation and concomitant liver involvement from February 2021 to July …

Decision-Utility Analysis of Empiric Treatment Versus Test and Treat Strategies for Helicobacter pylori in Patients With Duodenal Ulcer

M Alsahafi, M Mosli, S Alkhowaiter… - Value in Health Regional …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives The optimal strategy of Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with duodenal
ulcer is unclear. In this study, we aimed to compare the utility and the ulcer recurrence rate …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of inpatient capsule endoscopy on the need for therapeutic interventions in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

M Alsahafi, P Cramer, N Chatur… - Saudi Journal of …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Results: A total of 48 inpatient VCE were identified, of which 43 VCE were performed for
OGIB indication and were included for analysis. The completion rate and the diagnostic yield …

Chronic hepatitis with liver granulomas in a patient with granuloma annulare: a case report and review of the literature

M Alsahafi, MI AlJasser, S Kalia… - Case Reports in …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign granulomatous skin disorder of unknown etiology. GA
is rarely associated with liver diseases. We report a unique case of chronic hepatitis with …

[HTML][HTML] Adherence to the Saudi dietary guidelines and its relation to colorectal polyps: A university hospital-based study

…, ES Aljahdli, MH Mosli, HA Jawa, MA Alsahafi… - Journal of Taibah …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives Colorectal polyps are a known precursor to colorectal cancer (CRC). Using the
Saudi dietary guidelines adherence scores, this study evaluated whether dietary intake can …

[HTML][HTML] Multimorbidity among inflammatory bowel disease patients in a tertiary care center: a retrospective study

MH Mosli, M Alsahafi, MN Alsanea, F Alhasani… - BMC …, 2022 - Springer
Background and objectives Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic systemic inflammatory
condition that debilitate the quality of life. Multimorbidity, a concept only beginning to …