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Evaluation of a Novel Tapered Tip EUS-FNB Needle: A UK Multicentre Study Open

Darragh Storan, John Leeds, Arif Hussenbux, Mohamed Elseragy, Ruridh Allen , et al. · 2025

Introduction: A new core biopsy needle with a novel tapered stylet tip has been introduced for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB). The tapered point stylet is purported to improve ease of puncture, leading to improve…

Consensus on Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Key Performance Indicators to Reduce Post Endoscopy Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Open

Umair Kamran, Toto Gronlund, Eva Morris, Matthew Brookes, Matthew D. Rutter , et al. · 2025

Background Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy lacks established key performance indicators. Up to three‐fold variation in post endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer rates has been observed among endoscopy providers in England, highli…

Shifting temporal trends and disparities in sarcoidosis mortality in the United States: A retrospective analysis from 1999 to 2020 Open

Fatima Ali Raza, Sumeet Kumar, Ayesha Mohammad, ABM Ruhul Amin, Farooq Ahmad , et al. · 2025

Introduction Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by granulomas, the etiology of which remains unclear. This study examines sarcoidosis-related mortality trends in the United States from 1999 to 2020, with a focus on dispar…

The variation in post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer rates among endoscopy providers in England and associated factors: a population-based study Open

Umair Kamran, Felicity Evison, Eva Judith Ann Morris, Matthew Brookes, Matthew D. Rutter , et al. · 2024

Background Post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer (PEUGIC) is an important key performance indicator for endoscopy quality. We examined variation in PEUGIC rates among endoscopy providers in England and explored associated factors. M…

Complications of colonoscopy: common and rare—recognition, assessment and management Open

William Waddingham, Umair Kamran, Bhaskar Kumar, Nigel Trudgill, Zacharias Tsiamoulos , et al. · 2023

An understanding of the potential complications of diagnostic lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is a necessary part of being an independent endoscopist. Creating a culture of safety and prevention of adverse events (AEs) should be part of r…

Umbrella systematic review of potential quality indicators for the detection of dysplasia and cancer at upper gastrointestinal endoscopy Open

Umair Kamran, Abdullah Abbasi, Nosheen Umar, Imran Tahir, Matthew Brookes , et al. · 2023

Background and study aims Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy lacks established quality indicators. We conducted an umbrella systematic review of potential quality indicators for the detection of UGI cancer and dysplasia. Methods Biblio…

Complications of diagnostic upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy: common and rare – recognition, assessment and management Open

William Waddingham, Umair Kamran, Bhaskar Kumar, Nigel Trudgill, Zacharias Tsiamoulos , et al. · 2022

A clear understanding of the potential complications or adverse events (AEs) of diagnostic endoscopy is an essential component of being an endoscopist. Creating a culture of safety and prevention of AEs should be part of routine endoscopy …

A root cause analysis system to establish the most plausible explanation for post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer Open

Umair Kamran, Dominic King, Abdullah Abbasi, Ben Coupland, Nosheen Umar , et al. · 2022

Background Missing upper gastrointestinal cancer (UGIC) at endoscopy may prevent curative treatment. We have developed a root cause analysis system for potentially missed UGICs at endoscopy (post-endoscopy UGIC [PEUGIC]) to establish the m…

Improving 30-day mortality after PEG tube placement in England from 2007 to 2019: a retrospective national cohort analysis of 87,862 patients Open

Umair Kamran, Pui Chi Lee, Ben Coupland, Abdullah Abbasi, Helen Steed , et al. · 2022

Rate of pancreatic cancer following a negative endoscopic ultrasound and associated factors Open

Dominic King, Umair Kamran, Amandeep Dosanjh, Ben Coupland, Jemma Mytton , et al. · 2022

Background Data are limited regarding pancreatic cancer diagnosed following a pancreaticobiliary endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) that does not diagnose pancreatic cancer. We have studied the frequency of, and factors associated with, post-EUS …

PTU-23 Effectiveness and outcomes of single session EUS -ERCP – experience from tertiary care centre Open

Abdullah Abbasi, Gareth Byrne, Umair Kamran, Keith Siau, Srisha Hebbar · 2021

Introduction Endoscopic retrograde cholagiopancreatography (ERCP) is a well-established technique for removal of common bile duct stones. However, stone(s) might pass out in the time lag between imaging and ERCP procedure, and the patient …

OTU-11 Mortality and morbidity associated with PEG insertion in England between 2007 and 2019 Open

Umair Kamran, Pui Chi Lee, Ben Coupland, Warren Chapman, Fumi Varyani , et al. · 2021

This is an accepted manuscript of an abstract presented at BSG Annual Meeting 2021, published by BMJ/British Society of Gastroenterology in Gut on 07/11/2021. The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published vers…

Pancreaticobiliary endoscopic ultrasound in England 2007 to 2016: Changing practice and outcomes Open

Nigel Trudgill, Kofi Oppong, Umair Kamran, Dominic King, Amandeep Dosanjh , et al. · 2021

Background and study aims Population-level data on the outcomes of pancreaticobiliary endoscopic ultrasound (PB-EUS) are limited. We examined national PB-EUS and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) activity, its relation to pancreatic cancer ther…

OTU-12 Validation of Edinburgh dysphagia score in a national evaluation of upper GI cancer 2ww pathway Open

Umair Kamran, Dominic King, Matthew L. Banks, Sophie Barker, Matthew Caffrey , et al. · 2021

Introduction British Society of Gastroenterology has recommended to use the Edinburgh Dysphagia Score (EDS) (with a cut off ≥ 3.5) to risk stratify dysphagia referrals during the endoscopy COVID recovery phase. We have validated EDS perfor…

HTU-5 National service evaluation of the two week wait upper GI cancer referral pathway Open

Umair Kamran, Dominic King, Matthew Banks, Sophie Barker, Matthew Caffrey , et al. · 2021

Introduction British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guidance on endoscopy during recovery from the COVID pandemic (April 2020) recommended that two week wait (2WW) referrals are triaged, with patients risk stratified for endoscopy or ot…

ATU-8 Improved patient selection for PEG insertion in England between 2007–2019 Open

Pui Chi Lee, Umair Kamran, Ben Coupland, Warren Chapman, Fumi Varyani , et al. · 2021

This is an accepted manuscript of an abstract presented at BSG Annual Meeting 2021, published by BMJ/British Society of Gastroenterology in Gut on 07/11/2021. \nThe accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published v…

Nutrition in alcohol-related liver disease: Physiopathology and management Open

Umair Kamran, Jennifer Towey, Amardeep Khanna, Abhishek Chauhan, Neil Rajoriya , et al. · 2020

Malnutrition encompassing both macro- and micro-nutrient deficiency, remains one of the most frequent complications of alcohol-related liver disease (ArLD). Protein-energy malnutrition can cause significant complications including sarcopen…

Can adjuncts to bowel preparation for colonoscopy improve patient experience and result in superior bowel cleanliness? A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open

Umair Kamran, Abdullah Abbasi, Imran Tahir, James Hodson, Keith Siau · 2020

Background Bowel preparation for colonoscopy is often poorly tolerated due to poor palatability and adverse effects. This can negatively impact on the patient experience and on the quality of bowel preparation. This systematic review and m…

PWE-062 A Retrospective review of colo-rectal cancer in young adults Open

Umair Kamran, Abdullah Abbasi, Mohsin Zia Sana Ullah, Helen Wright, Arooj Abid , et al. · 2019

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the trends in clinical presentations and anaemia among young adults [age < 50] with colorectal cancer at the time of diagnosis. Methods This was a retrospective observational study. The iden…

PWE-063 Single session EUS-ERCP; an effective approach Open

Umair Kamran, Ratul Adhikary, Damien Durkin, Robert L. Glass, Srisha Hebbar · 2019

Introduction The primary objective of this study was to look at the safety and efficacy of single session endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures at a tertiary care hospital. Methods…

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