2013
Su1867 Gender Is a Determinative Factor in the Initial Clinical Presentation of Adult-Onset Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Case-Control Study of 162 Patients
Lynch K, Chedid V, Ravich W, Stein E, Clarke J, Dhalla S. Su1867 Gender Is a Determinative Factor in the Initial Clinical Presentation of Adult-Onset Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Case-Control Study of 162 Patients. Gastroenterology 2013, 144: s-496. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(13)61832-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Botulinum toxin for achalasia: Long-term outcome and predictors of response
Pasricha P, Rai R, Ravich W, Hendrix T, Kalloo A. Botulinum toxin for achalasia: Long-term outcome and predictors of response. Gastroenterology 1996, 110: 1410-1415. PMID: 8613045, DOI: 10.1053/gast.1996.v110.pm8613045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term outcomesPredictors of responseMedian durationBotulinum toxinType of achalasiaThird of patientsMajority of patientsDuration of illnessDuration of responseLower esophageal sphincterEffective short-term reliefYears of ageShort-term reliefPrevious dilationLatter patientsToxin injectionVigorous achalasiaEsophageal sphincterRadiological characteristicsEffective treatmentAchalasiaPatientsSecond injectionResponse rateNineteen responders
1995
Intrasphincteric Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Achalasia
Pasricha P, Ravich W, Hendrix T, Sostre S, Jones B, Kalloo A. Intrasphincteric Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Achalasia. New England Journal Of Medicine 1995, 332: 774-778. PMID: 7862180, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199503233321203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower esophageal sphincterEsophageal sphincterBotulinum toxinPlacebo groupMean decreaseSymptom scoresTreatment groupsMean increaseDisorders of swallowingIntrasphincteric botulinum toxinDouble-blind trialTreatment of achalasiaMonths 14 patientsSerious adverse effectsSymptomatic improvementEsophageal retentionParalytic agentsScintigraphic studiesEsophageal scintigraphySphincterAchalasiaPatientsAdverse effectsPlaceboMonths
1992
Caustic ingestion injuries of the upper aerodigestive tract
Scott J, Jones B, Eisele D, Ravich W. Caustic ingestion injuries of the upper aerodigestive tract. The Laryngoscope 1992, 102: 1-8. PMID: 1731151, DOI: 10.1288/00005537-199201000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaustic ingestionJohns Hopkins Swallowing CenterCaustic ingestion injuryDynamic radiographic studiesUpper aerodigestive tractLaryngeal protectionNasopharyngeal regurgitationIngestion injuryCaustic injuryRoentgenographic findingsAerodigestive tractMuscle dysfunctionEsophageal stenosisSwallowing centerHypopharyngeal stenosisFunctional abnormalitiesRadiographic studiesOral cavityRadiographic analysisInjuryPatientsMultidisciplinary approachStenosisIngestionSuch cases
1991
Gastric antral vascular ectasia ("watermelon stomach"): radiologic findings.
Urban B, Jones B, Fishman E, Kern S, Ravich W. Gastric antral vascular ectasia ("watermelon stomach"): radiologic findings. Radiology 1991, 178: 517-8. PMID: 1987618, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.178.2.1987618.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1990
Esophageal motility in an adult with a congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula
Heitmiller R, Nikoomanesh P, Ravich W. Esophageal motility in an adult with a congenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistula. Dysphagia 1990, 5: 138-141. PMID: 2249489, DOI: 10.1007/bf02412636.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital H-type tracheoesophageal fistulaH-type tracheoesophageal fistulaTracheoesophageal fistulaRespiratory symptomsNormal lower esophageal sphincter pressureLower esophageal sphincter pressureLow-amplitude peristalsisCommon presenting complaintEsophageal motor abnormalitiesEsophageal sphincter pressureCongenital tracheoesophageal fistulaEsophageal symptomsSphincter pressureAdult patientsPresenting complaintEsophageal motilityMotor abnormalitiesFistula repairFistulaPatientsSymptomsFindings persistCase historiesAbnormalitiesPeristalsis
1989
Psychogenic dysphagia and globus: Reevaluation of 23 patients
Ravich W, Wilson R, Jones B, Donner M. Psychogenic dysphagia and globus: Reevaluation of 23 patients. Dysphagia 1989, 4: 35-38. PMID: 2640174, DOI: 10.1007/bf02407400.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychogenic dysphagiaPsychogenic originJohns Hopkins Swallowing CenterCause of dysphagiaProgression of symptomsAttribution of symptomsResults of reevaluationGlobus sensationGlobus hystericusMotor dysfunctionEsophageal pathologySwallowing centerSwallowing disordersStructural lesionsPharyngeal diseaseDysphagiaPatientsReferral recordsCenter evaluationSymptomsDiagnosisThorough evaluationCausePsychological causesDysfunction
1988
Psychogenic Dysphagia and Globus — Reevaluation of 23 Patients
Ravich W, Wilson R, Jones B, Donner M. Psychogenic Dysphagia and Globus — Reevaluation of 23 Patients. 1988, 1011-1014. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-86432-2_221.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1987
Pharyngeal findings in 21 patients with achalasia of the esophagus
Jones B, Donner M, Rubesin S, Ravich W, Hendrix T. Pharyngeal findings in 21 patients with achalasia of the esophagus. Dysphagia 1987, 2: 87-92. PMID: 3507299, DOI: 10.1007/bf02408139.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
The Investigation of Dysphagia-Reply
Donner M, Ravich W. The Investigation of Dysphagia-Reply. JAMA 1986, 256: 2818-2819. PMID: 3773195, DOI: 10.1001/jama.1986.03380200056017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPharyngeal dysfunctionJohns Hopkins Swallowing CenterObvious underlying diseasePsychogenic dysphagiaEsophageal dysmotilityUnderlying diseaseGlobus hystericusSwallowing centerCineradiographic examinationMedical recordsPsychogenic causesStructural lesionsPatientsNeurological diseasesAdditional proceduresDysfunctionEsophagusSymptomsDiseasePharynxStaff membersDysmotilityDysphagiaReferralLesionsDrug-induced esophagitis simulating esophageal carcinoma
Ravich W, Kashima H, Donner M. Drug-induced esophagitis simulating esophageal carcinoma. Dysphagia 1986, 1: 13-18. DOI: 10.1007/bf02408235.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1984
Adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus after elimination of gastroesophageal reflux
Hamilton S, Hutcheon D, Ravich W, Cameron J, Paulson M. Adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus after elimination of gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroenterology 1984, 86: 356-360. PMID: 6690363, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(84)90423-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBarrett's esophagusGastroesophageal refluxColonic interpositionBarrett's mucosaAbsence of refluxSevere reflux esophagitisDevelopment of adenocarcinomaLong-term surveillanceLower esophageal strictureAntireflux therapyReflux esophagitisSubtotal resectionEsophageal strictureRadiographic findingsInterposition proceduresEsophagusAdenocarcinomaMucosaRefluxPatientsInterpositionProbe recordingsEsophagectomyEsophagitisResection
1983
Fructose: Incomplete Intestinal Absorption in Humans
Ravich W, Bayless T, Thomas M. Fructose: Incomplete Intestinal Absorption in Humans. Gastroenterology 1983, 84: 26-29. PMID: 6847852, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(83)80162-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncomplete absorptionIncomplete intestinal absorptionIngestion of sucroseBreath hydrogen analysisAbdominal symptomsGastrointestinal symptomsFructose absorptionHealthy volunteersIntestinal absorptionBreath hydrogenSmall intestinePeak riseSymptomsSugar loadSubjectsCrampsDiarrheaPatientsIngestionIntestineVolunteers