2015
Salvage cryotherapy after failed radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus–related dysplasia is safe and effective
Sengupta N, Ketwaroo G, Bak D, Kedar V, Chuttani R, Berzin T, Sawhney M, Pleskow D. Salvage cryotherapy after failed radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus–related dysplasia is safe and effective. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2015, 82: 443-448. PMID: 25887715, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.01.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-grade dysplasiaLow-grade dysplasiaRadiofrequency ablationIntramucosal carcinomaRecurrent dysplasiaEndoscopic therapyIntestinal metaplasiaBE dysplasiaEffective endoscopic therapyEradication of dysplasiaSafety of cryotherapyTertiary care centerBarrett's esophagus dysplasiaRFA sessionsSalvage cryotherapyCohort studySecondary outcomesHiatal herniaSingle centerInitial eradicationRetrospective natureEffective treatmentPatientsCryotherapyDysplasia
2014
The Risks of Thromboembolism Vs. Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Interruption of Systemic Anticoagulation in Hospitalized Inpatients With Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Prospective Study
Sengupta N, Feuerstein J, Patwardhan V, Tapper E, Ketwaroo G, Thaker A, Leffler D. The Risks of Thromboembolism Vs. Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Interruption of Systemic Anticoagulation in Hospitalized Inpatients With Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Prospective Study. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2014, 110: 328. PMID: 25512338, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2014.398.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsBenzimidazolesBeta-AlanineCohort StudiesDabigatranEnoxaparinFemaleGastrointestinal HemorrhageHeparinHumansIschemic Attack, TransientLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMorpholinesPatient ReadmissionProspective StudiesPulmonary EmbolismPyrazolesPyridonesRecurrenceRivaroxabanStrokeThiophenesThromboembolismVenous ThrombosisWarfarinWithholding TreatmentConceptsRecurrent gastrointestinal bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingSystemic anticoagulationAnticoagulation continuationThromboembolic eventsThrombotic eventsEtiology of GIBProspective observational cohort studyIntensive care unit careHospital transfusion requirementsMajor thrombotic episodesRisk of continuationObservational cohort studyRisk of thromboembolismCox proportional hazardsTransfusion requirementsCohort studyHospital dischargeUnit careConsecutive patientsHospital readmissionThrombotic episodesProspective studyHospitalized inpatientsFollowing outcomes