2018
Outcomes of endoscopic intervention for overt GI bleeding in severe thrombocytopenia
Ramos GP, Binder M, Hampel P, Braga Neto MB, Sunjaya D, Al Bawardy B, Abu Dayyeh BK, Buttar NS, Bruining DH, Prabhu-Coelho N, Larson MV, Wong Kee Song LM, Rajan E. Outcomes of endoscopic intervention for overt GI bleeding in severe thrombocytopenia. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2018, 88: 55-61. PMID: 29408558, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCause of DeathCohort StudiesComorbidityEndoscopy, GastrointestinalErythrocyte TransfusionFemaleGastrointestinal HemorrhageHematemesisHemostasis, SurgicalHumansHypotensionIntensive Care UnitsInternational Normalized RatioLiver CirrhosisLung DiseasesMaleMelenaMiddle AgedMortalityPartial Thromboplastin TimePlatelet TransfusionRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexThrombocytopeniaYoung AdultConceptsIncreased international normalized ratioOvert gastrointestinal bleedingInitial hemostasis rateRecurrent bleeding rateGastrointestinal bleedingLiver cirrhosisSevere thrombocytopeniaPlatelet transfusionsPlatelet countTherapeutic yieldRecurrent bleedingHemostasis rateAdverse eventsBleeding rateHigh initial hemostasis rateIntensive care unit admissionCare unit admissionPredictors of mortalityCause mortality ratesMedian platelet countHours of presentationInternational normalized ratioSetting of thrombocytopeniaProcedural adverse eventsPartial thromboplastin time
2017
Endoscopic and Radiographic Assessment of Crohn's Disease
Al-Bawardy B, Hansel SL, Fidler JL, Barlow JM, Bruining DH. Endoscopic and Radiographic Assessment of Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology Clinics Of North America 2017, 46: 493-513. PMID: 28838411, DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2017.05.005.BooksConceptsCrohn's diseaseFavorable long-term outcomeEndoscopic mucosal healingRadiologic scoring systemChronic inflammatory disordersLong-term outcomesObjective measuresRadiologic responseDisease activityClinical improvementMucosal healingClinical symptomsReduced hospitalizationsInflammatory disordersRadiographic assessmentTreatment targetsScoring systemScoring toolDiseaseMore objective measuresTherapyCorticosteroidsHospitalizationComplicationsInflammationEndoscopic muscle biopsy sampling of the duodenum and rectum: a pilot survival study in a porcine model to detect myenteric neurons
Rajan E, Al-Bawardy B, Gostout CJ, Wong Kee Song LM, Deters JL, Knipschield MA, Bernard CE, Farrugia G. Endoscopic muscle biopsy sampling of the duodenum and rectum: a pilot survival study in a porcine model to detect myenteric neurons. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017, 87: 600-606. PMID: 28734992, PMCID: PMC5775930, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.07.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBiopsyDuodenumEndoscopy, GastrointestinalIntestinal MucosaMuscle, SmoothMyenteric PlexusNeuronsOperative TimePilot ProjectsRectumReproducibility of ResultsSwineConceptsMuscle biopsy samplingProtein gene product 9.5Myenteric neuronsMuscularis propriaGene product 9.5Biopsy samplingSnare electrocauteryUpper endoscopyProduct 9.5Scope clipDuodenal wallBand ligation techniqueFunctional bowel disordersSlow transit constipationProcedural adverse eventsRectal muscularis propriaIntermuscular layerAdverse eventsBowel disordersClinical courseMotility disordersSmall bowelSurgical approachTissue diagnosisPreclinical studies
2016
Reply to: Can Radiologic Evaluation Before Capsule Endoscopy Predict Capsule Retention?
Al-Bawardy B, Fletcher JG, Rajan E, Hansel SL. Reply to: Can Radiologic Evaluation Before Capsule Endoscopy Predict Capsule Retention? Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2016, 22: e14-e15. PMID: 26978728, DOI: 10.1097/mib.0000000000000762.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2015
Diarrhea and Weight Loss in a 67-Year-Old Man
Al-Bawardy B, Sweetser S. Diarrhea and Weight Loss in a 67-Year-Old Man. Gastroenterology 2015, 149: 1693-1694. PMID: 26480884, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.08.057.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesA Rare Case of Rapid Patency Capsule Disintegration
Al-Bawardy B, Rajan E, Hansel S. A Rare Case of Rapid Patency Capsule Disintegration. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2015, 110: 603. PMID: 25853206, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.25.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes