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Successful Treatment Of Splenic Vein Thrombosis Induced Gastric Varices During Pregnancy, Travis Magdaleno Md, Anam Malik Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Young Male With Cholestatic Jaundice Induced By Dymethazine Present In Nutritional Supplement “Xtreme Dmz”, Michal Kloska Md, Reema M. Vaze Md, Travis Magdaleno Md, She-Yan Wong Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication In A Treatment Of Refractory Gerd: A Retrospective Experience At A Large Quaternary Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Valery Hrad Md, Hiral N. Shah Md, Scott Beman Md, Shashin Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Brucella Melitensis-Induced Transaminitis, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Idiopathic Isolated Thrombosis Of The Superior Mesenteric Vein, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Vomiting-Induced Gastric Pneumatosis And Portal Venous Gas, Rajesh Essrani Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Axios Lumen Apposing Metal Stent In The Treatment Of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections, 4 Year Retrospective Observation At A Large Care Center, Michal Kloska Md, Valery Hrad Md, Abdul Aleem Md, Soorya N. Aggarwal Do, Shashin Shah Md, Zachary Zator Md, Hiral N. Shah Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Barriers To Psychosocial Support And Quality Of Life For Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Survey Study, Rebecca Lawrence, Md, Cuckoo Choudhary, Md

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Background: Psychological comorbidities are common among people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and are associated with worse disease outcomes. Evidence-based psychotherapy is an effective means to increase psychosocial support. This study aimed to identify the barriers to attending psychotherapy.

Methods: This electronic survey study included a demographic, quality of life, and barriers to psychotherapy questionnaire. Quality of life was assessed using the Short Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (SIBDQ). Barriers were assessed using the Perceived Barriers to Psychological Treatments scale (PBPT). Linear regression was used to identify participant characteristics associated with higher PBPT scores.

Results: One hundred eighty-seven …

Unique Case Of Gastroenteritis Presenting As Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Emphysematous Gastritis And Portal Vein Gas: Do Not Take Gastroenteritis Lightly., Asif Mehmood, Rajesh Essrani Md, Swetha Parvataneni, Umair Iqbal

Department of Medicine

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) consists of multiple, thin, gas-filled cysts in the wall of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is an uncommon entity that can involve any gastrointestinal site from the stomach to the rectum. Isolated stomach involvement is rare. PI can represent a broad spectrum of diseases with variable prognoses. We present the case of a patient who was admitted with gastroenteritis-like symptoms. He remained hemodynamically stable, and on further imaging with contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis, air was found in the portal vein and gastric wall, with minimal thickening of the proximal small bowel concerning for …