The University of Toledo

Accepted Abstracts, Posters, And Research Papers (2010-Present)

Bawany M, Rafiq E, Thotakura R, Lay R, Silverman A, Nawras A. Am J Ther. 2013. PMID: 23344099.
Golimumab may induce exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease when it is used for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A case report with a review of literature.

Thotakura R, Thotakura S, Sofi A, Bawany M, Nawras A. J Interv Gastroenterol 2:2, 88-90; April/May/June 2012.
Synchronous EUS-Guided Choledochoduodenostomy with Metallic Biliary and Duodenal Stents Placement in a Patient with Malignant Papillary Tumor.

Bawany M, Rafiq E, Thotakura R, McPhee M, Nawras A. J Interv Gastroenterol. Accepted 2012
Successful diagnosis and management of recurrent biliary colic caused by pancreaticojejunostomy stent migration after Whipple procedure.

Sun H, Kussman A, Freeman C, Meredith J, Hensley K, Gatto-Weis C, Skeel R, Nawras A, De Las Casas L. J Clin Oncol 30, 2012 (suppl; abstr e14098)
A pilot study of the immunohistochemical pattern of neuropilin-2 (NRP2) labeling and correlation with tumor stage in colon cancer.

Krishnan P, Sofi A, Dempsey R, Alaradi O, Nawras A. Digestive Endoscopy (2012) doi:10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01296.x
Body Mass Index Predicts Cecal Insertion Time: The Higher, The Better.

Aijaz A Sofi, Gul Javid, Showkat Zargar, Ali Nawras, Malay Sharma. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2012; 23 (2): 135-140.
Comparative evaluation of ERCP and endosonography in the diagnosis of extrahepatic biliary obstruction and a suggested algorithm.

Bawany MZ, Alaradi O, Nawras, Ali. Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2012 Jan-Feb; 18(1):59-61.
Caroli's Syndrome in a Post Renal Transplant Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Sofi A, Nawras A.
Concurrent endoscopic and laparoscopic approach for management of early iatrogenic bile-duct obstruction.

Altamimi Z, Nawras A.
Endoscopic Retrieval of a Large Migrated Metallic Duodenal Stent from the Proximal/Mid ileum using two steps technique.

Hasan S, Nawras A.
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastric Outlet Superimposed on Crohn’s Disease of the Stomach.

Rafiq E, Nawras A.
Synchronous Association of Cystic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor and Side-branch Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound.

Thotakura R, Thotakura S, De Las Casas L, Nawras A.
Incidence of Sessile Serrated Adenomas in Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Retrospective Review.

Thotakura R, Bawany M, De Las Casas L, Rafiq E, McPhee M, Sferra J, White P, Nawras, Ali.
Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Pancreatic Fine Needle Aspiration at a Newly Established Northwest Ohio University Hospital.

Bawany M, Nawras A.
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of different sites of the biliary tree masquerading cholangiocarcinoma diagnosed accurately with EUS-FNA sparing unnecessary surgery- Four cases with review of literature.

Kayyali A, Nawras A.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in Neurofibromatosis Patient.

Niazi M, Nawras A.
Mixed fungal and bacterial liver abscess following Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.

Ehsan R, Nawras A.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Large Duodenal Bulb Polyps - A Single Center Experience.

Ehsan R, Nawras A.
Anterograde and Retrograde Ball-valve Syndrome - A Report of Four Cases.

Niazi M, Nawras A.
EUS guided FNA for metastatic renal cell carcinoma of native kidney in a renal transplant patient.

Bawany M, Nawras A.
Is pneumomediastinum an expected finding or a complication when cystgastrostomy is performend at the gastro-esophageal junction? A retrospective review.

Bawany M, Nawras A.
Can Small Pancreatic Pseudocyst Cause Significant Gastric Outlet Obstruction?

Osman M, Bawany M, Nawras A.
Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Retrospective Study From A Northwest Ohio University Hospital.

Bawany M, Nawras A.
Golimumab may induce exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease when it is used for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: A case report with a review of literature.

Sofi A, Alaradi O, Abouljoud M, Nawras A. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2011:2011:458918 Epub 2011 Apr 7.
Aberrant right hepatic duct draining into the cystic duct: clinical outcomes and management.

Silverman A, Gikas H, Samuels Q, Nawras A. Am J of Ther. 2011.
Pregabalin for the Treatment of Abdominal Adhesion Pain: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Sofi, A, Thekdi A, Nawras A. Diagn Ther Endos. 2011;2011:198029. Epub 2011 Apr 6
EUS-FNA for the Diagnosis of Retroperitoneal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor.

Sofi A, De Las Casas L, Tariq Z, Nawras A, Youssef W. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2011
Fulminant Hepatic Failure Secondary to Metastatic Transitional Cell Carcinoma-Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Bawany MZ, Bhutto B, Youssef W, Nawras Ali, Sodeman T. Am J Ther. 2011
Acute Liver Failure: An Uncommon Complication of Commonly Used Medication.

Sofi A, Nawras A, Sodeman T, Kjeiti G, Silverman A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Fecal baceteriotherapy works for Clostridium difficile infection- a meta-analysis.

Sofi A, Bawany M, Rafiq E, Krishnan P, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Body mass Index is a Better Predictor of Cecal Intubation Time than Waist Circumference.

Bawany M, Sofi A, Nawras A, Sodeman T.
An Uncommon Complication of Commonly Used Medication.

Bawany M, Rafiq E, Thotakura R, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Diagnosis and Management of Recurrent Biliary Colic Caused by Transanastamotic Pancreatic Stent Migration.

Rafiq E, Bawany M, Sofi A, Alaradi O, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
A Combination of Snare Polypectomy and APC Therapy for Prolapsing Common Bile Duct.

Al-Jiboury H, Ahmad S, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas Coexistent with Pancreatic Divisum Complicated with Postoperative Ductal Leak: A Case Report.

Gay S, Ahmad S, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Myasthenia Gravis with Coexisting Primary Pancreatic Tumor in a Young Female Patient.

Thotakura R, Thotakura S, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Unusual Hepatic and Pancreatic Abscesses Masquerading as Malignancy.

Thotakura R, Thotakura S, Bawany M, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Synchronous EUS- Guided Choledochoduodenostomy and Duodenal Stent Placement in a Patient with Malignant Papillary Tumor 

Hasan S, Alynbiawi A, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Pancreatic Lymphoepithelial Cyst: A Rare and Benign Entity Still Frequently Treated with Unnecessary Surgery.

Kayyali A, Toumeh A, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro: Vol 106, Suppl 2; Oct 2011
Endoscopic Resection of Giant Infracted Colonic Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp Mimicking Colonic Neoplasm.

Sofi A , Rafiq E, Youssef W, Nawras A. Amer J Gastro May 2011
Expectations from a New EUS Services at University Hospital.

Segovia M, Pai C, Zalawadi A, Samuels Q, Nawras A, Silverman A. Amer J Gastro S-391 May 2011
Lubiprostone Plus PEG-Electrolytes vs. Placebo Plus PEG-Electrolytes for Outpatient Colonoscopy Prep: A Randomized, Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial- Final Analysis.

Vachhani R, Bouhaider D, Afass A, Sandhu B, Nawras Ali Ther and Clin Risk Management. 2010. L6 287-292, 19/06/2010
Critical Appraisal of Fixed Combination of Esomeprazole and Low Aspirin in Risk Reduction.

Sofi A, Filipiak C, Sodeman T, Ahmad U, Nawras A, Daboul, I. Clinical & Experimental Gastroenterology 2010:3 147-151.
Comparison of esophageal placement of Bravo capsule system under direct endoscopic guidance with conventional placement method.

Bawany M, Nawras A, Youssef W, Sodeman T. Gastroenterology Research. Volume 3, Number 5, October 2010, pages 232-233.
The Usual Suspect: A Case of Non-occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia in a Patient with Cirrhosis.

Ahmad U, Pai C, Nawras A. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010
The Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound Tattooing of Pancreatic Body/Tail Lesions Prior to Surgical Resection.

Rkaine S, Nawras A. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010
Usual Case of Obscure Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosed with Sprius Enteroscopy in Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis.

Sofi A, Youssef W, Rafiq E, Nawras A. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010.
Aberrant Right Hepatic Duct Draining into the Cystic Duct: Clinical Outcomes and Management.

Sharif O, Hammoud I, Pai C, Alaradi O, Nawras A. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010
The Treatment of Spontaneous and Post Operative Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Leaks by Endoluminal Placement of Temporary Self Expandable Stents: a Tertiary Center Experience.

Sharif O, Sharma R, Alaradi O, Weaver M , Nawras A. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010
Mycotic Hepatic Artery Aneurysm Presenting as a Massive Upper GI Bleed

Bawany M, Sofi A, Nawras Ali, Sodeman T. Amer J Gastroenterol Oct 2010.
An uncommon complication of commonly used medication.

Bawany M, Sodeman T. Journal of Investigative Medicine. April 2010
Pancreato-Liver Abscess in a patient with history of chronic Pancreatitis.

Niazi M, Bawany M, Sofi A, Nawras A, Sodeman T.
All that bleed in cirrhosis patient is not always variceal.