2020
Endoscopic 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 countriesOncologyManagementAdenocarcinomaMalignancyEndoscopyMusculoskeletal Pain Symptoms and Injuries Among Endoscopists Who Perform ERCP
Campbell EV, Muniraj T, Aslanian HR, Laine L, Jamidar P. Musculoskeletal Pain Symptoms and Injuries Among Endoscopists Who Perform ERCP. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2020, 66: 56-62. PMID: 32144599, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06163-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyMusculoskeletal pain symptomsPain symptomsRisk factorsMusculoskeletal injuriesPrevalent musculoskeletal injuriesDe Quervain's tenosynovitisPotential risk factorsRisk of injuryAnonymous electronic surveyNeck painBack painQuervain's tenosynovitisRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyResultsA totalPreventative strategiesConclusionsThe majorityInjurySymptomsEndoscopistsProtective gearMultiple studiesHalf reportTenosynovitisElectronic survey
2019
Postampullectomy syndrome: old mechanism, new location
Langberg K, Israel G, Kesar V, Muniraj T, Jamidar P. Postampullectomy syndrome: old mechanism, new location. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2019, 90: 314-315. PMID: 30995445, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.04.212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNETest Liquid Biopsy Is Diagnostic of Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors and Identifies Progressive Disease
Malczewska A, Oberg K, Bodei L, Aslanian H, Lewczuk A, Filosso PL, Wójcik-Giertuga M, Rydel M, Zielińska-Leś I, Walter A, Suarez A, Kolasińska-Ćwikła A, Roffinella M, Jamidar P, Ziora D, Czyżewski D, Kos-Kudła B, Ćwikła J. NETest Liquid Biopsy Is Diagnostic of Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors and Identifies Progressive Disease. Neuroendocrinology 2019, 108: 219-231. PMID: 30654372, PMCID: PMC7472425, DOI: 10.1159/000497037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell lung cancerLarge cell neuroendocrine carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisBronchopulmonary carcinoidsNETest levelsLung cancerAtypical carcinoidLiquid biopsyLung neuroendocrine tumorsRECIST 1.1Stable diseaseMetastatic diseaseProgressive diseaseStudy cohortClinical progressionPulmonary fibrosisCell carcinomaNeuroendocrine carcinomaNeuroendocrine tumorsLung neoplasiaHealthy controlsNeuroendocrine neoplasiaBlinded studyBlood samples
2018
Cannabis Use Is Associated With Increased Risk of Post–Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Njei B, Sharma P, McCarty TR, Singh M, Haque L, Aslanian HR, Jamidar P, Muniraj T. Cannabis Use Is Associated With Increased Risk of Post–Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2018, 47: 1142-1149. PMID: 30134357, DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitisIncidence risk ratioCholangiopancreatography pancreatitisCannabis useRisk of PEPEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitisUS Nationwide Inpatient SampleRate of PEPShorter hospital stayNationwide Inpatient SampleNinth Edition codesImpact of cannabisPoisson regression modelsHospital deathHospital stayIndependent predictorsEdition codesRisk ratioInpatient SampleInternational ClassificationMultivariate analysisPancreatitisPatientsCannabisSignificant increase
2017
Multicenter evaluation of the clinical utility of laparoscopy-assisted ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Abbas AM, Strong AT, Diehl DL, Brauer BC, Lee IH, Burbridge R, Zivny J, Higa JT, Falcão M, Hajj I, Tarnasky P, Enestvedt BK, Ende AR, Thaker AM, Pawa R, Jamidar P, Sampath K, de Moura E, Kwon RS, Suarez AL, Aburajab M, Wang AY, Shakhatreh MH, Kaul V, Kang L, Kowalski TE, Pannala R, Tokar J, Aadam AA, Tzimas D, Wagh MS, Draganov PV, Group L, Ponsky J, Greenwald B, Uradomo L, McGhan A, Hakimian S, Ross A, Sherman S, Bick B, Forsmark C, Yang D, Gupte A, Chauhan S, Hughes S, Saks K, Bakis G, Templeton A, Saunders M, Sedarat A, Evans J, Muniraj T, Gardner T, Ramos A, Santo M, Nett A, Coté G, Elmunzer B, Dua K, Nosler M, Strand D, Yeaton P, Kothari S, Ullah A, Taunk P, Brady P, Pinkas H, Faulx A, Shahid H, Holmes J, Pannu D, Komanduri S, Bucobo J, Dhaliwal H, Rostom A, Acker B. Multicenter evaluation of the clinical utility of laparoscopy-assisted ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017, 87: 1031-1039. PMID: 29129525, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.10.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopy-assisted ERCPAdverse event ratesLarge multicenter studyProcedure successGastric bypassAdverse eventsMulticenter studyStandard ERCPHigh procedure success rateOverall adverse event rateEvent ratesUse of RouxMedian hospital stayMedian total procedure timeRetrospective cohort studyProcedure success rateSmall case seriesTotal procedure timeERCP timeHospital stayCohort studyEndoscopic therapyAdult patientsCase seriesConventional ERCP
2015
Response:
Slivka A, Kahaleh M, Jamidar P, Gan I, Costamagna G, Cesaro P, Giovannini M, Caillol F. Response:. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2015, 82: 970-971. PMID: 26472005, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.06.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReply
Slivka A, Gan I, Jamidar P, Costamagna G, Cesaro P, Giovannini M, Caillol F, Kahaleh M. Reply. Gastroenterology 2015, 149: 819-820. PMID: 26231598, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIncidence and predictors of post-ERCP pancreatitis in patients with suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction undergoing biliary or dual sphincterotomy: results from the EPISOD prospective multicenter randomized sham-controlled study
Yaghoobi M, Pauls Q, Durkalski V, Romagnuolo J, Fogel EL, Tarnasky PR, Aliperti G, Freeman ML, Kozarek RA, Jamidar PA, Wilcox CM, Elta GH, Hawes RH, Wood-Williams A, Cotton PB. Incidence and predictors of post-ERCP pancreatitis in patients with suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction undergoing biliary or dual sphincterotomy: results from the EPISOD prospective multicenter randomized sham-controlled study. Endoscopy 2015, 47: 884-890. PMID: 26165739, DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1392418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeCommon Bile Duct DiseasesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceMaleManometryMiddle AgedPancreatitisPostoperative ComplicationsPressurePrognosisProspective StudiesSphincter of OddiSphincter of Oddi DysfunctionSphincterotomy, EndoscopicStentsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsPost-ERCP pancreatitisEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyDual sphincterotomySedation typeOddi dysfunctionDevelopment of PEPRisk of PEPLife-threatening adverse eventsPancreatic sphincter pressuresPost-cholecystectomy patientsResults of sphincterSOD type IIIProphylactic pancreatic stentsSham-controlled studyEvaluating PredictorsPharmacological prophylaxisERCP pancreatitisProspective multicenterOddi manometryPancreatic stentingSphincter pressureAdverse eventsSham armBiliary sphincterotomyAcute pancreatitis
2014
Effect of Endoscopic Sphincterotomy for Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction on Pain-Related Disability Following Cholecystectomy: The EPISOD Randomized Clinical Trial
Cotton PB, Durkalski V, Romagnuolo J, Pauls Q, Fogel E, Tarnasky P, Aliperti G, Freeman M, Kozarek R, Jamidar P, Wilcox M, Serrano J, Brawman-Mintzer O, Elta G, Mauldin P, Thornhill A, Hawes R, Wood-Williams A, Orrell K, Drossman D, Robuck P. Effect of Endoscopic Sphincterotomy for Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction on Pain-Related Disability Following Cholecystectomy: The EPISOD Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2014, 311: 2101-2109. PMID: 24867013, PMCID: PMC4428324, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.5220.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographySuccessful treatmentDual sphincterotomyAbdominal painOddi dysfunctionEndoscopic sphincterotomyBiliary sphincterotomyObservational study groupPancreatic sphincter hypertensionPancreatic sphincter pressuresReferral medical centerDays of disabilitySuccess of treatmentERCP interventionPancreatic sphincterotomyFinal followPain reliefManometry findingsSphincter pressureSphincterotomy groupManometry resultsNarcotic useRetrograde cholangiopancreatographySham groupClinical trialsCan patient and pain characteristics predict manometric sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with clinically suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction?
Romagnuolo J, Cotton PB, Durkalski V, Pauls Q, Brawman-Mintzer O, Drossman DA, Mauldin P, Orrell K, Williams AW, Fogel EL, Tarnasky PR, Aliperti G, Freeman ML, Kozarek RA, Jamidar PA, Wilcox CM, Serrano J, Elta GH. Can patient and pain characteristics predict manometric sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with clinically suspected sphincter of Oddi dysfunction? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2014, 79: 765-772. PMID: 24472759, PMCID: PMC4409681, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2013.11.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal PainAdultAnalgesics, OpioidAnxietyCholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic RetrogradeCholecystectomyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansMaleManometryMiddle AgedPostoperative PeriodPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSphincter of Oddi DysfunctionConceptsRight upper quadrantOddi dysfunctionFunctional disordersOddi dysfunction (SOD) type IIIType III SODLiver enzyme abnormalitiesAbnormal sphincterPostcholecystectomy painPain characteristicsPain patternsAbdominal discomfortClinical characteristicsOddi manometryClinical factorsClinical predictorsUpper quadrantGallbladder pathologyMean agePsychological comorbiditiesUnderwent ERCPPain factorsSignificant abnormalitiesEnzyme abnormalitiesUnnecessary ERCPExperienced depressionPsychosocial Characteristics and Pain Burden of Patients With Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction in the EPISOD Multicenter Trial
Brawman-Mintzer O, Durkalski V, Wu Q, Romagnuolo J, Fogel E, Tarnasky P, Aliperti G, Freeman M, Kozarek R, Jamidar P, Wilcox M, Elta G, Orrell K, Wood A, Mauldin P, Serrano J, Drossman D, Robuck P, Cotton P. Psychosocial Characteristics and Pain Burden of Patients With Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction in the EPISOD Multicenter Trial. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2014, 109: 436. PMID: 24445573, PMCID: PMC4409683, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2013.467.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional gastrointestinal disordersPain burdenOddi dysfunctionGender-matched general populationPainful functional gastrointestinal disordersFunctional gallbladder diseaseGreater pain burdenPost-cholecystectomy painHealth-related qualityMental composite scoreAnxiety/depressionBaseline anxiety scoresPsychosocial comorbiditiesMulticenter trialIrritable bowelGastrointestinal disordersGallbladder diseasePain descriptorsPsychosocial assessmentHigh prevalencePsychosocial parametersUS CentersStudy populationPsychosocial disturbancesSevere psychological problems
2013
Interobserver Agreement for Confocal Imaging of Ampullary Lesions
Bakhru MR, Sethi A, Jamidar PA, Singh SK, Kwon RS, Siddiqui UD, Sawhney M, Talreja JP, Kline P, Malik U, Gaidhane M, Sauer BG, Kahaleh M. Interobserver Agreement for Confocal Imaging of Ampullary Lesions. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2013, 47: 440-442. PMID: 23340063, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e3182745f2b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProbe-based confocal laser endomicroscopyAmpullary lesionsInterobserver agreementMalignant ampullary lesionPilot multicenter studyFinal pathologic resultsPoor interobserver agreementOverall interobserver agreementConfocal laser endomicroscopyExperienced observersGastrointestinal specialistsMulticenter studyFinal diagnosisPathologic resultsMedical CenterGastrointestinal tractMucosal structureGoblet cellsLesionsLaser endomicroscopySlight agreementVivo assessmentInterrater reliabilityFurther standardizationStandardized trainingNurse Observation During Colonoscopy Increases Polyp Detection: A Randomized Prospective Study
Aslanian HR, Shieh FK, Chan FW, Ciarleglio MM, Deng Y, Rogart JN, Jamidar PA, Siddiqui UD. Nurse Observation During Colonoscopy Increases Polyp Detection: A Randomized Prospective Study. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2013, 108: 166. PMID: 23381064, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2012.237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdenoma detection rateOverall adenoma detection rateNurses' observationsRoutine colonoscopyNumber of polypsDetection rateConsecutive patientsScreening colonoscopyRoutine groupProspective studyEndoscopy nursesAdenoma detectionColonoscopyPolypsAdenomasPatientsPhysiciansSecond observerWithdrawalPolyp detectionAverage numberNurses
2012
High-definition Confocal Endomicroscopy of the Common Bile Duct
Shieh FK, Drumm H, Nathanson MH, Jamidar PA. High-definition Confocal Endomicroscopy of the Common Bile Duct. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2012, 46: 401-406. PMID: 22011583, PMCID: PMC3263321, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31822f3fcd.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Narrow-band imaging without high magnification to differentiate polyps during real-time colonoscopy: improvement with experience
Rogart JN, Jain D, Siddiqui UD, Oren T, Lim J, Jamidar P, Aslanian H. Narrow-band imaging without high magnification to differentiate polyps during real-time colonoscopy: improvement with experience. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2008, 68: 1136-1145. PMID: 18691708, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNarrow-band imagingNonadenomatous polypsColorectal polypsSingle tertiary referral centerReal-time colonoscopyTertiary referral centerKudo pit patternLearning curvePit pattern classificationWL colonoscopyEndoscopic diagnosisColonoscopyClinical decisionDiagnostic accuracyPatientsPolypsEndoscopist performancePit patternAdenomasTotalVivoPolypectomyHistologyAnalysis 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
2005
Oral allopurinol does not prevent the frequency or the severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis
Mosler P, Sherman S, Marks J, Watkins JL, Geenen JE, Jamidar P, Fogel EL, Lazzell-Pannell L, Temkit M, Tarnasky P, Block KP, Frakes JT, Aziz AA, Malik P, Nickl N, Slivka A, Goff J, Lehman GA. Oral allopurinol does not prevent the frequency or the severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2005, 62: 245-250. PMID: 16046988, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(05)01572-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-ERCP pancreatitisOral allopurinolAllopurinol groupControl groupOxygen-derived free radical productionPlacebo 4 hoursProcedure risk factorsCommon major complicationSeverity of pancreatitisFree radical productionProphylactic allopurinolPatient demographicsMajor complicationsOverall incidencePostprocedure pancreatitisPharmacologic agentsRisk factorsPancreatitisPatientsStandardized criteriaAllopurinolERCPSeveritySignificant differencesIncidence
2004
Endoscopic balloon dilation compared with sphincterotomy for extraction of bile duct stones
DiSario JA, Freeman ML, Bjorkman DJ, MacMathuna P, Petersen BT, Jaffe PE, Morales TG, Hixson LJ, Sherman S, Lehman GA, Jamal MM, Al-Kawas FH, Khandelwal M, Moore JP, Derfus GA, Jamidar PA, Ramirez FC, Ryan ME, Woods KL, Carr-Locke DL, Alder SC. Endoscopic balloon dilation compared with sphincterotomy for extraction of bile duct stones. Gastroenterology 2004, 127: 1291-1299. PMID: 15520997, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.07.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic balloon dilationSphincter of OddiBile duct stonesBalloon dilationStone extractionDuct stonesShort-term morbidity rateFirst interim analysisShort-term outcomesEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyBiliary stone extractionSphincterotomy patientsLonger hospitalOverall morbiditySevere morbidityMorbidity rateMulticenter studyRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyDuct fistulaSphincterotomyInterim analysisInvasive proceduresPatientsRoutine practiceNormal activity
1993
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with intact gallbladder: therapeutic response to endoscopic sphincterotomy
Choudhry U, Ruffolo T, Jamidar P, Hawes R, Lehman G. Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with intact gallbladder: therapeutic response to endoscopic sphincterotomy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1993, 39: 492-495. PMID: 8365594, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(93)70157-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOddi dysfunctionIntact gallbladderEndoscopic sphincterotomyPancreato-biliary malignanciesUpper abdominal painEndoscopic biliary sphincterotomyExcellent response ratesSelective cholecystectomyAbdominal painPain scoresPain scalePancreas divisumSuch patientsBiliary sphincterotomyOptimal therapyTherapeutic responsePatientsMedical treatmentResponse rateSphincterotomyCholecystectomySphincterDysfunctionGallbladderMonths