Annular pancreas: dramatic differences between children and adults
…, HA Pitt, AP Ladd, EL Fogel, WE Mattar… - Journal of the American …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Annular pancreas is rare; only 737 cases have been reported in the
English literature. In addition, no large analysis has compared children and adults. Recently, …
English literature. In addition, no large analysis has compared children and adults. Recently, …
[PDF][PDF] Extra-adrenal composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuroma
CA Tohme, WE Mattar, CS Ghorra - Saudi medical journal, 2006 - researchgate.net
The composite tumors formed by pheochromocytoma and well-differentiated ganglioneuroma
belong to a rare but wellrecognized group of adrenal tumors that arise from the neural …
belong to a rare but wellrecognized group of adrenal tumors that arise from the neural …
Primary hepatic burkitt lymphoma presenting with acute liver failure
WE Mattar, BK Alex, AH Sherker - Journal of gastrointestinal cancer, 2010 - Springer
Introduction We report the first case of immunophenotypically confirmed primary hepatic
Burkitt lymphoma presenting with acute liver failure. The patient survived following an …
Burkitt lymphoma presenting with acute liver failure. The patient survived following an …
Perspective on routine rectal retroflexion during screening colonoscopy; a survey of American gastroenterologists.
WE Mattar, AS Kumar… - Journal of Gastrointestinal …, 2011 - search.ebscohost.com
The article presents a survey to estimate the use of rectal retroflexion (RR) which can cause
rectal perforation in North America. It states that retroflexion in the rectum as part of …
rectal perforation in North America. It states that retroflexion in the rectum as part of …
Large Sessile Adenomas Are Associated with a High Prevalence of Synchronous Neoplasia
D Rex, WE Mattar - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2008 - giejournal.org
Background: Patients with large (≥ 2 cm) sessile adenomas who undergo piecemeal
endoscopic resection are recommended to have a follow-up examination in 3-6 months to …
endoscopic resection are recommended to have a follow-up examination in 3-6 months to …
T1415: Comparison of Bowel Preparation During Colonoscopy in Open Access Versus Traditional Outpatient Pathways
…, MS Gold, M Abedi, BS Bal, WE Mattar… - Gastrointestinal …, 2010 - giejournal.org
Aim The current study compares BP in OA, VA OA, and TP subjects. We hypothesized that BP
would be similar in OAE versus traditional subjects. Methods We performed a retrospective …
would be similar in OAE versus traditional subjects. Methods We performed a retrospective …
S1549: Association Between Serum Albumin Levels and Computed Tomography (CT) Findings of Colon Wall Thickening (CWT)
…, MD Crowell, RR Vanga, WE Mattar… - Gastrointestinal …, 2010 - giejournal.org
Background CWT is a common finding on CT scans. Incidental findings of CWT often
prompt further evaluation by colonoscopy. Endoscopic evaluation of CWT in the setting of …
prompt further evaluation by colonoscopy. Endoscopic evaluation of CWT in the setting of …
Extra-adrenal composite pheochromocytoma-ganglioneuroma
M Wissam E, T Cyril A, G Clande S - 2006 - pesquisa.bvsalud.org
Composite tumors containing pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroma are rare tumors
typically arising in the adrenal glands. Very few were reported outside of the adrenals. We …
typically arising in the adrenal glands. Very few were reported outside of the adrenals. We …
Documentation of withdrawal time improves adenoma detection during colonoscopy
DH Sinn, DK Chang, WS Choi, JH Lee… - Gastrointestinal …, 2008 - giejournal.org
Background/Aims: Adequate withdrawal time is an important element in improving the yield
of colonoscopy for the detection of neoplasia. However, an endoscopist often hastens to …
of colonoscopy for the detection of neoplasia. However, an endoscopist often hastens to …
The incidence of choledocholithiasis in a community setting
Z Perveze, C Krishnamurthy… - Gastrointestinal …, 2008 - giejournal.org
Background/Aims: Adequate withdrawal time is an important element in improving the yield
of colonoscopy for the detection of neoplasia. However, an endoscopist often hastens to …
of colonoscopy for the detection of neoplasia. However, an endoscopist often hastens to …