LAUR Home
→
Browsing by Author

Browsing by Author "Murad, Faris"

Now showing items 1-20 of 31

The Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Pancreatic Protocol CT (PPCT) in Diagnosing Main Pancreatic Duct Stones

Azar, Riad R.; Hagan, Michael; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Wani, Sachin; Gupta, Neil; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris (2016-09-09)

Obstruction of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) by stones can cause debilitating pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP). Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the gold standard for detecting MPD ...
Bilateral Self-Expanding Metal Stent Placement for the Management of Malignant Hilar Strictures

Azar, Riad R.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Almaskeen, Sami A.; Bill, Jason; Mullady, Daniel; Early, Dayna S.; Edmundowicz, ste; Murad, Faris (2016-10-03)

Bilateral endoscopic placement of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) is an attractive option for palliative drainage of malignant biliary hilar strictures, however the optimal method of SEMS placement across the liver hilum ...
Comparison of Phosphorylation Signatures in Patients With Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Endoscopic Ultrasound-Fine Needle (EUS-FNA) With and Without Malignant Cytology

Azar, Riad R.; Wani, Sachin; Wang-Gillam, Andrea; Early, Dayna S.; Kim, Phillip; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris (2016-09-21)

EUS-FNA for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer may be inconclusive in up to 20% of cases. Adjunctive techniques to improve diagnostic yield of EUS-FNA are needed. In addition, defining signaling pathways would have widespread ...
Detailed Analysis of Predictors for Surgicial Resection in Patients With Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Undergoing Endoscopic Ultrasound With and Without Fine Needle Aspiration

Azar, Riad R.; Ge, Phillip S.; Keach, Joseph W.; Gaddam, Srinivas; Mullady, Daniel; Fukami, Norio; Muthusamy, V. Raman; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Shah, Raj J.; Murad, Faris (2016-10-07)
Development of a Prediction Model for Premalignant and Malignant Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Using Clinical and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Features

Azar, Riad R.; Gaddam, Srinivas; Mahendra, Disha; Early, Dayna S.; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Hollander, Thomas G.; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Wani, Sachin (2016-09-28)
Diagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound and Cyst Fluid Analysis in Histologically Confirmed Pancreatic Cysts

Azar, Riad R.; Mahendra, Disha; Gaddam, Srinivas; Early, Dayna S.; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Jonnalagadda, Sreenivasa S.; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Wani, Sachin (2016-09-21)
Downstream Revenue Stream From Resource Intensive Small Bowel Endoscopies (Single Balloon Enteroscopy, Spiral Balloon Enteroscopy, and Wireless Capsule Endoscopy)

Azar, Riad R.; Nguyen, Yume; Murad, Faris; Mullady, Daniel; Early, Dayna S.; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Jonnalagadda, Sreenivasa S. (2016-09-20)

Much of the recent advances in gastroenterology has focused on the small bowel. Reimbursement is generally poor considering the time, expertise, and equipment required. Our current billing system lags behind technology and ...
Efficacy of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for Management of Small Duodenal Carcinoids

Azar, Riad R.; Shroff, Sagar R.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Brunt, Elizabeth M.; Wani, Sachin; Gupta, Neil; Jonnalagadda, Sreenivasa S.; Murad, Faris (2016-09-19)

Duodenal Carcinoids (Neuroendocrine tumors, NETs) account for <2% of duodenal tumors found on endoscopy. The behavior of duodenal NETs remains unclear and consensus regarding management is lacking. There is limited data ...
Efficacy of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Management of Small Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumors

Azar, Riad R.; Shroff, Sagar R.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Wani, Sachin B.; Gupta, Neil; Jonnalagadda, Sreenivasa S.; Murad, Faris; Early, Dayna S.; Mullady, Daniel K.; Edmundowicz, Steven A. (2016-10-07)

Background: Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for small (<20 mm) duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) remains controversial because of their rarity. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of ...
Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration of Solid Pancreatic Lesions

Azar, Riad R.; Weaver, Michael; Regan, Kara; Early, Dayna S.; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Murad, Faris; Mullady, Daniel; Kushnir, Vladimir M. (2016-10-07)

Endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is used frequently to diagnose pancreatic lesions. Despite the utilization of this practice, the relationship of pancreatic lesion characteristics, EUS-FNA techniques ...
Evaluating Subepithelial Lesions in the Foregut

Azar, Riad R.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Hollander, Thomas G.; Kohlmeier, Cara; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Early, Dayna S. (2016-09-29)

The majority of foregut subepithelial lesions (SEL) are discovered incidentally during endoscopy or cross-sectional imaging. Consensus guidelines recommend performing EUS to further characterize and sample SELs. For suspected ...
Evaluation of Patients With Suspected Bile Duct Stone on Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOC)

Azar, Riad R.; Bill, Jason; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Early, Dayna S.; Edmundowicz, Steven A.; Kushnir, Vladimir M. (2016-09-29)

ERCP is currently the method of choice for the postoperative evaluation of suspected bile duct stones seen on IOC. The false positive rate of IOC has ranged widely in prior studies, from 2-60% and it is unclear whether ...
Evaluation of Phosphorylation Signatures in Suspected Pancreatic Cancer Using Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle (EUS-FNA) Aspirates

Azar, Riad R.; Wani, Sachin; Wang-Gillam, Andrea; Early, Dayna S.; Kim, Phillip; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Langley, Emma (2016-09-22)
Experience With Endoscopic Therapy in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Azar, Riad R.; Al-Lehibi, Abed H.; Kumar, Nitin; Ammar, Tarek; Murad, Faris; Mullady, Daniel; Early, Dayna S. (2016-09-19)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive cholestatic disease. Strictures of major bile ducts are a frequent complication. No effective medical treatment exists; endoscopic therapies have been studied, ...
Identifying targetable pathways in pancreatic cancer from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirates (EUS/FNA)

Azar, Riad; Wang-Gillam, Andrea; Wani, Sachin; Langley, Emma J.; Murad, Faris; Singh, Sharat (2019-05-09)
Incidence and Predictors of Residual Adenoma After Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) of Large Sessile Colon Polyps

Azar, Riad R.; Wani, Sachin B.; Hovis, Christine E.; Kanuri, Navya D.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Geisman, Taylor; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris (2016-09-26)

The risk of residual adenomatous polyp at first f/u colonoscopy after EMR of large sessile polyps is unclear and ranges from 0-55%. Data on predictors of residual adenoma at first f/u are sparse.
Lack of Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Use and Early Plastic Biliary Stent Occlusion

Azar, Riad R.; Hovis, Christine E.; Sayuk, Gregory S.; Wani, Sachin B.; Merrill, Joseph T.; Murad, Faris (2016-09-09)

There are data suggesting that long-term use of PPIs may lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Plastic biliary stents are used to maintain patency of the biliary tract in a variety of benign and malignant disorders ...
Learning curves for Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) Using Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) Analysis

Azar, Riad; Wani, Sachin; Keswani, Rajesh N.; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Edmundowicz, Steven A. (2016-06-23)

The guidelines set forth by ASGE for assessing minimal competence in EUS are based on expert opinions and retrospective studies. Prospective data are needed to help guide development of evidence-based training guidelines.
Learning curves for EUS by using cumulative sum analysis: implications for American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recommendations for training

Azar, Riad; Wani, Sachin; Coté, Gregory A.; Keswani, Rajesh; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris; Edmundowicz, Steve (2016-09-08)

Background: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endsocopy (ASGE) guidelines for assessing minimal competence in EUS are based on expert opinion and retrospective studies. Objective: To prospectively define learning ...
Long-Term Outcomes After Single Balloon Enteroscopy in Patients With Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Azar, Riad R.; Kushnir, Vladimir M.; Tang, Michael; Hollander, Thomas G.; Hovis, Christine E.; Early, Dayna S.; Mullady, Daniel; Murad, Faris (2016-09-19)

The small bowel (SB) is the most common source of blood loss in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). Without specific therapy 60-75% of patients with OGIB experience continued GI blood loss. The rate of ...

Now showing items 1-20 of 31

Search LAUR

Advanced Search

Browse

All of LAUR

Browsing by Author "Murad, Faris"

LAUR Repository

Browsing by Author "Murad, Faris"

Search LAUR

Browse

All of LAUR

My Account