2021
Resection of pancreatic cystic neoplasms in recurrent acute pancreatitis prevents recurrent pancreatitis but does not identify more malignancies
Muniraj T, Aslanian HR, Laine L, Jamidar PA, Farrell JF, Mitchell KA, Salem RR. Resection of pancreatic cystic neoplasms in recurrent acute pancreatitis prevents recurrent pancreatitis but does not identify more malignancies. World Journal Of Gastroenterology 2021, 27: 1630-1642. PMID: 33958848, PMCID: PMC8058652, DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i15.1630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdenocarcinoma, MucinousCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalHumansPancreatic NeoplasmsPancreatitisRetrospective StudiesConceptsIntra-ductal papillary mucinous neoplasmRecurrent acute pancreatitisPancreatic cystic neoplasmsCystic neoplasmsBD-IPMNAcute pancreatitisCause of pancreatitisRole of resectionMucinous cystic neoplasmPrevalence of malignancyPapillary mucinous neoplasmSerous cystic neoplasmsCross-sectional imagingMean episodesRAP patientsSurgical resectionCyst resectionMD-IPMNPrimary outcomeIPMN patientsRecurrent pancreatitisRetrospective studyCyst featuresGallstone aetiologyMucinous neoplasms
2020
Comorbidities Drive the Majority of Overall Mortality in Low-Risk Mucinous Pancreatic Cysts Under Surveillance
Chhoda A, Yousaf MN, Madhani K, Aslanian H, Jamidar PA, Suarez AL, Salem R, Muniraj T, Kunstman J, Farrell JJ. Comorbidities Drive the Majority of Overall Mortality in Low-Risk Mucinous Pancreatic Cysts Under Surveillance. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2020, 20: 631-640.e1. PMID: 33309984, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2020.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsComorbidityHumansPancreatic CystPancreatic NeoplasmsProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesConceptsCharlson Comorbidity IndexHigh-risk stigmataMucinous pancreatic cystsOverall mortalityWorrisome featuresPancreatic cystsComorbidity burdenAge-adjusted Charlson comorbidity indexKaplan-Meir survival analysisLow-risk cystsSingle-center studyHigher overall mortalityElectronic medical recordsComorbidity indexProspective surveillanceCenter studyMortality outcomesMedical recordsMucinous cystsPatient outcomesSerial imagingSurveillance populationCohort stratificationSurvival analysisAbstractTextEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and the management of pancreatic cancer
Yousaf MN, Chaudhary FS, Ehsan A, Suarez AL, Muniraj T, Jamidar P, Aslanian HR, Farrell JJ. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and the management of pancreatic cancer. BMJ Open Gastroenterology 2020, 7: e000408. PMID: 32414753, PMCID: PMC7232396, DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2020-000408.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCarcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeEarly DiagnosisEndosonographyFemaleGastroenterologyHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationMaleMedical OncologyPancreatic NeoplasmsPatient Care ManagementPrevalenceRadiologyRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSensitivity and SpecificityStentsSurgical OncologyConceptsManagement of patientsPancreatic cancerEndoscopic ultrasoundIdentification of patientsCancer-related mortalityPancreatic ductal adenocarcinomaSurgical candidatesMedical oncologyPancreatic malignancyDuctal adenocarcinomaRadiological imagingTherapeutic roleSurgical oncologyDiagnostic evaluationEarly diagnosisMultidisciplinary involvementInterventional endoscopyCancerPatientsWestern countriesOncologyManagementAdenocarcinomaMalignancyEndoscopyIntraoperative pancreatoscopy for surgical planning in a patient with ansa pancreatica and mixed-type intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasm
Magulick JP, Salem R, Jamidar P. Intraoperative pancreatoscopy for surgical planning in a patient with ansa pancreatica and mixed-type intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasm. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2020, 92: 968-970. PMID: 32360408, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.04.052.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Rustagi T, Jamidar PA. Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2014, 59: 2635-2641. PMID: 24906696, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3237-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraductal radiofrequency ablationSelf-expandable metal stentsMalignant biliary obstructionRadiofrequency ablationBiliary obstructionEndoscopic ablative techniquesMalignant biliary stricturesTreatment of occlusionPalliative managementBiliary stricturesBile ductLocal tumorPercutaneous approachMalignant stricturesAblative techniquesTumor ingrowthMetal stentsStrictureCurrent standardObstructionOcclusionAblationPalliationPatencyDirect affect
2011
Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Obstructing Pancreas Head Masses
Aslanian HR, Estrada JD, Rossi F, Dziura J, Jamidar PA, Siddiqui UD. Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Obstructing Pancreas Head Masses. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2011, 45: 711-713. PMID: 21301359, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e3182045923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnesthesia, GeneralBiopsy, Fine-NeedleChi-Square DistributionCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeConnecticutConscious SedationDrainageEndosonographyFeasibility StudiesHumansJaundice, ObstructiveMiddle AgedPancreatic NeoplasmsPredictive Value of TestsRetrospective StudiesStentsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyEndoscopic ultrasoundFine-needle aspirationObstructive jaundiceRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyStent placementEUS-FNAEUS-guided fine-needle aspirationPancreas head massTertiary referral hospitalBiliary stent placementEUS-FNA diagnosisDiagnostic EUS-FNAPlacement success rateOnly complicationReferral hospitalSedative medicationsBiliary stentingConsecutive patientsMedian timePatient evaluationERCP proceduresSame sedationProcedure durationProcedure length
2008
Analysis of endoscopic management of occluded metal biliary stents at a single tertiary care center
Rogart JN, Boghos A, Rossi F, Al-Hashem H, Siddiqui UD, Jamidar P, Aslanian H. Analysis of endoscopic management of occluded metal biliary stents at a single tertiary care center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008, 68: 676-682. PMID: 18561919, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.03.1064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-expandable metal stentsMalignant biliary obstructionBiliary obstructionPlastic stentsSingle tertiary care centerSingle tertiary care hospitalIncremental cost analysisLow reocclusion rateOutcomes of patientsRetrospective chart reviewTertiary care centerTertiary care hospitalMetal biliary stentsReocclusion rateSEMS insertionChart reviewCare hospitalRetrospective studyStent patencyEndoscopic managementTechnical successLonger survivalCare centerLonger patencyBiliary stents