2021
Evaluation of socioeconomic and healthcare disparities on same admission cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography among patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis
Chouairi F, McCarty TR, Hathorn KE, Sharma P, Aslanian HR, Jamidar PA, Thompson CC, Muniraj T. Evaluation of socioeconomic and healthcare disparities on same admission cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography among patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis. Surgical Endoscopy 2021, 36: 274-281. PMID: 33481109, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08272-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSame-admission cholecystectomyAcute gallstone pancreatitisEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyCharlson Comorbidity IndexGallstone pancreatitisRetrograde cholangiopancreatographyU.S. Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) databaseHigher Charlson comorbidity indexNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseMedicare payer statusUrban-teaching hospitalsMajority of patientsMultivariable logistic regressionRace/ethnicitySocio-demographic factorsHospital mortalityComorbidity indexHospital stayPayer statusSurgical managementHospitalization costsResultsA totalBlack raceTreatment strategiesFemale gender
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
2014
Psychosocial 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
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
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
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