- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
WinnMed
2021-2024
Mayo Clinic
2021-2024
Cooper University Hospital
2023-2024
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
2021-2023
Rowan University
2023
Lebanese American University
2019
Abstract Background and study aims Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is traditionally managed with surgical gastroenterostomy (surgical-GE) enteral stenting (ES). Endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS-GE) now a third option. Large studies assessing their relative risks benefits adequate follow-up are lacking. We conducted comparative analysis of patients who underwent EUS-GE, ES, or surgical-GE for GOO. Patients methods In this retrospective cohort study, consecutive presenting GOO at two...
The primary obesity surgery endoluminal 2.0 (POSE 2.0) procedure involves full-thickness gastric body plications to narrow the stomach using durable suture anchor pairs. We evaluated POSE as a treatment strategy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with obesity.Adults and NAFLD were prospectively allocated based on their preference undergo lifestyle modification or alone (control). Primary end points improvement controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) resolution of hepatic...
Video 1Transoral outlet reduction.Video 2. Laparoscopic type 1 distalization of the Roux limb.
Abstract Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ) is an endoscopic procedure for treating gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). Limited data exist regarding the safety efficacy of EUS-GJ in patients with malignant GOO ascites. Thus, we aimed to outcomes vs. without Patients methods This a retrospective cohort who underwent successful at tertiary care academic center. Primary included EUS-GJ. Secondary 30-day readmission, reintervention, survival utilizing...
Abstract We assessed aggression in displaced Syrian adolescents, aged 11 years and above, enrolled Beirut's public schools during 2017–2018. Of 729 parental consent forms distributed nine randomly selected schools, 368 (50.5%) parents accepted to involve their children. Eventually, the revised Buss-Perry questionnaire was used assess physical aggression, verbal anger, hostility 178 boys 182 girls. Scores were interpreted based on adolescents' age, sex, year of arrival Lebanon, governorate...