2018
Chronic Complications of Cholestasis Evaluation and Management
Assis DN. Chronic Complications of Cholestasis Evaluation and Management. Clinics In Liver Disease 2018, 22: 533-544. PMID: 30259851, DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2018.03.014.BooksMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAvitaminosisBone Density Conservation AgentsBone Diseases, MetabolicCarcinoma, HepatocellularCholestasisDiet, HealthyEarly Detection of CancerEsophageal and Gastric VaricesExerciseFibric AcidsGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHyperlipidemiasHypertension, PortalLiver Cirrhosis, BiliaryLiver NeoplasmsMass ScreeningOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesVitamin A DeficiencyVitamin D DeficiencyVitamin E DeficiencyVitamin K DeficiencyConceptsPrimary biliary cholangitisChronic cholestasisFat-soluble vitamin deficiencyEarly-stage diseaseMetabolic bone diseaseCardiovascular eventsChronic complicationsPortal hypertensionBiliary cholangitisVitamin deficiencyBone diseaseLong-term effectsNotable riskCholestasisComplicationsPatientsPractical managementDiseaseRiskHarmful consequencesCholangitisHypertensionHyperlipidemiaOsteoporosisTherapy
2017
Gallbladder and bile duct disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Assis DN, Debray D. Gallbladder and bile duct disease in Cystic Fibrosis. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis 2017, 16: s62-s69. PMID: 28986023, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2017.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsBile duct diseaseCystic fibrosisHigh-quality careDuct diseaseExtra-pulmonary manifestationsBile duct pathologyEfficient clinical evaluationHepatobiliary disturbancesCommon complicationClinical presentationBiliary diseaseDuct pathologyBiliary treeClinical evaluationBiliary disordersUndetected pathologyGallbladderDiverse disordersPatientsDiseaseCareFibrosisPathologyDisordersComplications
2015
Gastrointestinal Disorders in Cystic Fibrosis
Assis DN, Freedman SD. Gastrointestinal Disorders in Cystic Fibrosis. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2015, 37: 109-118. PMID: 26857772, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2015.11.004.BooksConceptsCystic fibrosisDistal intestinal obstruction syndromeCommon GI complicationsIntestinal obstruction syndromeCare of patientsGI complicationsGastrointestinal manifestationsObstruction syndromeGI disordersGI malignanciesIntestinal overgrowthPulmonary functionClinical presentationGastrointestinal disordersPancreatic insufficiencyInnovative therapiesRecent approvalModulating agentsFibrosisDisordersComplicationsPatientsMalignancySyndromeTherapy
2012
Successful Treatment of a Bleeding Umbilical Varix by Percutaneous Umbilical Vein Embolization With Sclerotherapy
Assis DN, Pollak J, Schilsky ML, Emre S. Successful Treatment of a Bleeding Umbilical Varix by Percutaneous Umbilical Vein Embolization With Sclerotherapy. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2012, 46: 115-118. PMID: 21897280, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31822b7f9a.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsUmbilical varixEctopic varicesVein embolizationSuccessful treatmentEctopic variceal bleedingLife-threatening complicationsChallenging clinical dilemmaNew therapeutic optionsVariceal bleedingAcute presentationPortal hypertensionTherapeutic optionsClinical dilemmaVaricesUnreported techniqueExternal hemorrhageBleedingSclerotherapyEmbolizationRare sourceTreatmentHypertensionComplicationsHemorrhagePatients
2010
Testing and management of thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy in the pre- and postliver transplant patient.
Assis DN, Schilsky ML. Testing and management of thrombocytopenia and coagulopathy in the pre- and postliver transplant patient. Minerva Gastroenterology 2010, 56: 331-43. PMID: 21037549.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-transplant periodLiver diseaseAdvanced liver diseaseManagement of coagulopathyAcute liver failureManagement of thrombocytopeniaImportant clinical skillSuperimposed complicationsHepatic dysfunctionTransplant patientsLiver failureCoagulation changesTransplant periodPathophysiologic changesBlood productsCoagulation testingCoagulopathyThrombocytopeniaPatientsClinical skillsDiseasePreSepsisComplicationsDysfunction