2016
Gender is a determinative factor in the initial clinical presentation of eosinophilic esophagitis
Lynch K, Dhalla S, Chedid V, Ravich W, Stein E, Montgomery E, Bochner B, Clarke J. Gender is a determinative factor in the initial clinical presentation of eosinophilic esophagitis. Diseases Of The Esophagus 2016, 29: 174-178. PMID: 25626069, DOI: 10.1111/dote.12307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInitial clinical presentationEndoscopic findingsClinical presentationChest painFood impactionEosinophilic esophagitisElectronic medical record databaseTime of diagnosisImmune-mediated diseasesMedical record databaseT-testChi-squared analysisStudent's t-testEoE populationEoE patientsEsophageal dysfunctionEndoscopy findingsEsophageal dysmotilityPatient demographicsEsophageal perforationInflammatory symptomsAtypical symptomsConsensus guidelinesClinical differencesInclusion criteria
2014
Tu1354 PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Is Equivalent to Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (Lhm) for the Treatment of Achalasia
Kumbhari V, Tieu A, Azola A, Zein M, Shin E, Stein E, Roland B, Nandwani M, Dhalla S, Lennon A, Singh V, Canto M, Messallam A, Nguyen J, Saxena P, Gilmore C, Ravich W, Kalloo A, Pasricha P, Clarke J, Khashab M. Tu1354 PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Is Equivalent to Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (Lhm) for the Treatment of Achalasia. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2014, 79: ab509-ab510. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.02.800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSa1457 Pneumatic Dilatation (PD) Versus Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (Lhm) Versus PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia: a Single Center Experience
Kumbhari V, Tieu A, Azola A, Zein M, Shin E, Stein E, Roland B, Nandwani M, Dhalla S, Lennon A, Singh V, Canto M, Messallam A, Saxena P, Gilmore C, Ravich W, Kalloo A, Pasricha P, Clarke J, Khashab M. Sa1457 Pneumatic Dilatation (PD) Versus Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy (Lhm) Versus PerOral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for the Treatment of Achalasia: a Single Center Experience. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2014, 79: ab220. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.05.076.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2012
The Sensitivity and Specificity of Video Pharyngoesophagram in the Detection of Strictures, Concentric Rings, and Suspected Mucosal B-Rings for Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Dysphagia
Dhalla S, Chedid V, Jones B, Jodorkovsky D, Ravich W, Stein E, Musaib-Ali L, Clarke J. The Sensitivity and Specificity of Video Pharyngoesophagram in the Detection of Strictures, Concentric Rings, and Suspected Mucosal B-Rings for Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Dysphagia. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2012, 107: s25-s26. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201210001-00059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEstablishing a Comprehensive Center for Diagnosis and Therapy of Swallowing Disorders
Jones B, Ravich W. Establishing a Comprehensive Center for Diagnosis and Therapy of Swallowing Disorders. 2012, 3-10. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-3779-6_1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSu1158 Through-the-Scope Hydrostatic Balloon Dilation of Strictures and Rings is Associated With Low Incidence of Perforation in Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Dysphagia: the Four-Year Experience of a Single Tertiary-Care Medical Center
Dhalla S, Jodorkovsky D, Bochner B, Ravich W, Stein E, Musaib-Ali L, Clarke J. Su1158 Through-the-Scope Hydrostatic Balloon Dilation of Strictures and Rings is Associated With Low Incidence of Perforation in Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Dysphagia: the Four-Year Experience of a Single Tertiary-Care Medical Center. Gastroenterology 2012, 142: s-439. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(12)61653-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
S1483: Dilatation of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter via Retrograde or Static Technique Is Safe and Effective: Results of a Retrospective Analysis From 2006-2009 At a Tertiary Referral Center
Chandrasekhara V, Koh J, Lattimer L, Dunbar K, Ravich W, Clarke J. S1483: Dilatation of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter via Retrograde or Static Technique Is Safe and Effective: Results of a Retrospective Analysis From 2006-2009 At a Tertiary Referral Center. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010, 71: ab174. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.03.257.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Chapter 15 Other Neurological Disorders Associated With Gastrointestinal, Liver, or Pancreatic Diseases
Chaudhry V, Ravich W. Chapter 15 Other Neurological Disorders Associated With Gastrointestinal, Liver, or Pancreatic Diseases. 2008, 281-292. DOI: 10.1016/b978-044306707-5.50018-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Accuracy and reliability of the endoscopic classification of portal hypertensive gastropathy.
Yoo H, Eustace J, Verma S, Zhang L, Harris M, Kantsevoy S, Lee L, Kalloo A, Ravich W, Thuluvath P. Accuracy and reliability of the endoscopic classification of portal hypertensive gastropathy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2002, 56: 675-80. PMID: 12397275, DOI: 10.1067/mge.2002.128539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPortal hypertensive gastropathyHypertensive gastropathySeverity of portal hypertensive gastropathyEndoscopic classificationIntraobserver kappa valuesNonspecific gastritisGastropathyEndoscopic pictureClassification systemSessions 1 weekKappa statisticKappa valuesRandom orderSessionsEndoscopists
2001
Botulinum Toxin for UES Dysfunction: Therapy or Poison?
Ravich W. Botulinum Toxin for UES Dysfunction: Therapy or Poison? Dysphagia 2001, 16: 168-170. PMID: 11453561, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-001-0060-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Esophageal Lichen Planus
Abraham S, Ravich W, Anhalt G, Yardley J, Wu T. Esophageal Lichen Planus. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 2000, 24: 1678-1682. PMID: 11117791, DOI: 10.1097/00000478-200012000-00014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEsophageal lichen planusLichen planusMore common causesMultiple esophageal biopsiesOral lichen planusLymphocytic infiltrateEsophageal biopsiesEsophageal strictureStricture formationCutaneous diseaseCommon causeCorrect diagnosisPlanusBasal epitheliumTherapeutic distinctionsCivatte bodiesEsophagitisDysphagiaInfiltratesLichenoidBiopsyStrictureEsophagusDegenerationDiseaseDoes cytokeratin 7/20 immunoreactivity improve diagnostic accuracy in Barrett's esophagus?
Singh V, Ravich W, Canto M, Abraham S, Wu T. Does cytokeratin 7/20 immunoreactivity improve diagnostic accuracy in Barrett's esophagus? Gastroenterology 2000, 118: a230. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(00)82994-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComputers in Endoscopy
Ravich W. Computers in Endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics Of North America 2000, 10: 21-35. PMID: 10618452, DOI: 10.1016/s1052-5157(18)30145-4.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Cyclic vomiting: association with multiple homeostatic abnormalities and response to ketorolac.
Pasricha P, Schuster M, Saudek C, Wand G, Ravich W. Cyclic vomiting: association with multiple homeostatic abnormalities and response to ketorolac. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 1996, 91: 2228-32. PMID: 8855755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndogenous prostaglandin releaseTrial of erythromycinEpisodes of vomitingHigh-dose dexamethasoneSerum adrenocorticotropic hormoneHypothalamic-pituitary systemMild temperature elevationInitial screening testCharacterized disordersEndocrinological testingHomeostatic abnormalitiesIntramuscular ketorolacSensory seizuresAbdominal migraineDiabetic femalesAntral motilityBlood pressureSustained reliefClinical symptomsHormonal surgesRecurrent episodesUrinary cortisolAbnormal elevationAdrenocorticotropic hormoneCyclic vomitingBotulinum 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
The unrealized potential of pharyngeal manometry
Ravich W. The unrealized potential of pharyngeal manometry. Dysphagia 1995, 10: 42-43. PMID: 7859532, DOI: 10.1007/bf00261279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEndoscopic ultrasound in the placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube in the non-transilluminated abdominal wall
Panzer S, Harris M, Berg W, Ravich W, Kalloo A, From the Division of Gastroenterology D. Endoscopic ultrasound in the placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube in the non-transilluminated abdominal wall. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1995, 42: 88-90. PMID: 7557188, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(95)70253-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBotulinum toxin for achalasia: Long-term follow-up and predictors of outcome
Pasricha P, Rai R, Ravich W, Hendrix T, Kalloo A. Botulinum toxin for achalasia: Long-term follow-up and predictors of outcome. Gastroenterology 1995, 108: a187. DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(95)23409-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntrasphincteric 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