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Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) vs pneumatic dilation (PD) in treatment of achalasia: A meta-analysis of studies with ≥ 12-month follow-up Open

Andrew Ofosu, Babu P. Mohan, Yervant Ichkhanian, Maen Masadeh, John Febin , et al. · 2021

Background and study aims Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly being used as the preferred treatment option for achalasia. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of POEM vers…

Experience with Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia and Spastic Esophageal Motility Disorders at a Tertiary U.S. Center Open

Maen Masadeh, Peter Nau, Subhash Chandra, Jagpal S. Klair, John Keech , et al. · 2019

POEM is safe and effective in the treatment of achalasia and spastic esophageal disorders even after failed prior interventions.

Not All Roads Lead to the Cecum: A Rare Case of Colonic Duplication in an Adult Open

Maen Masadeh, Rahman Nakshabendi, Rami El Abiad · 2018

CASE REPORT A 73-year-old man presented with bright red blood per rectum 5 days after transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) and prostate biopsy for prostate cancer. On presentation, his blood pressure was stable at 130/89 mm Hg, and his heart rate…

A fatal case of herpes simplex virus hepatitis in a pregnant patient Open

Maen Masadeh, Huafeng Shen, Yejin Lee, Alan Gunderson, Kyle E. Brown , et al. · 2017

We present a middle aged pregnant woman who developed signs and symptoms of acute liver failure and was found to have herpes simplex virus hepatitis. Patient had an emergent delivery and was started on antiviral therapy, but unfortunately …

PNPLA3 as a Genetic Determinant of Risk for and Severity of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Spectrum Open

Habeeb Salameh, Muhannad Al Hanayneh, Maen Masadeh, Mohammed Naseemuddin, Tasnia Matin , et al. · 2016

Background and Aims:Patatin-like phospholipase domain protein 3 (PNPLA3) polymorphisms (rs738409 C>G) are associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We performed a systematic review and me…

Purulent Proctitis Caused by Prevotella bivia in a Homosexual Male Open

Maen Masadeh, Sarah Hossain, Jeffrey C. Dunkelberg, Henning Gerke · 2016

A 32-year-old homosexual male presented with suprapubic pain. Computed tomography showed rectal wall thickening. Flexible sigmoidoscopy showed small pockets of pus that were opened with mucosal biopsies, and additional pus was diffusely ex…

<i>PNPLA3</i>polymorphism increases risk for and severity of chronic hepatitis C liver disease Open

Habeeb Salameh, Maen Masadeh, Muhannad Al Hanayneh, Vincent Petros, Matthew Maslonka , et al. · 2016

PNPLA3 polymorphisms have strong association with increased risk and severity of the liver disease spectrum in CHC patients.

Adherence to American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Guidelines and Predictors of Readmission in Cirrhotic Patients: A Single Center Experience Open

Maen Masadeh, Ali Zaied, F. Hussain, Heidi Spratt, Roger D. Soloway · 2015

Introduction: Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States.American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD) has developed guidelines for the management of patients with LC.Methods: We con…

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