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Brian S. Diggs

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[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of transoral fundoplication vs omeprazole for treatment of regurgitation in a randomized controlled trial

JG Hunter, PJ Kahrilas, RCW Bell, EB Wilson, KS Trad… - Gastroenterology, 2015 - Elsevier
Background & Aims Transoral esophagogastric fundoplication (TF) can decrease or
eliminate features of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in some patients whose …

Operative resection of primary carcinoid neoplasms in patients with liver metastases yields significantly better survival

B Givi, SEJ Pommier, AK Thompson, BS Diggs… - Surgery, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether there is a benefit to resection of primary
gastrointestinal carcinoid neoplasm with hepatic metastases. We investigated whether …

Systemic inflammation and insulin sensitivity in obese IFN-γ knockout mice

RW O'Rourke, AE White, MD Metcalf, BR Winters… - Metabolism, 2012 - Elsevier
Adipose tissue macrophages are important mediators of inflammation and insulin resistance
in obesity. IFN-γ is a central regulator of macrophage function. The role of IFN-γ in regulating …

Resuscitation with normal saline (NS) vs. lactated ringers (LR) modulates hypercoagulability and leads to increased blood loss in an uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock …

…, RS Sawai, PJ Muller, B Diggs… - Journal of Trauma …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Background: Lactated ringers (LR) and normal saline (NS) are used interchangeably in
many trauma centers. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of LR and NS on …

Alterations in T-cell subset frequency in peripheral blood in obesity

RW O'rourke, T Kay, MH Scholz, B Diggs, BA Jobe… - Obesity surgery, 2005 - Springer
Background: Obesity affects the regulation of immune and inflammatory responses. This
study characterizes differences in peripheral blood lymphocyte phenotype in obese humans …

Patient and peri-operative predictors of morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy: American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program …

B Dhungel, BS Diggs, JG Hunter, BC Sheppard… - Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Purpose Our aim was to determine what specific patient and peri-operative factors contribute
to major complications after esophagectomy. Methods Using the American College of …

National practice patterns for management of adult congenital heart disease: operation by pediatric heart surgeons decreases in-hospital death

T Karamlou, BS Diggs, T Person, RM Ungerleider… - Circulation, 2008 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—Surgery for grown-up (age≥ 18 years) patients with congenital heart disease
(GUCH) is frequently performed by surgeons without specialization in pediatric heart …

Ten-year trend in the national volume of bile duct injuries requiring operative repair

JP Dolan, BS Diggs, BC Sheppard… - Surgical Endoscopy And …, 2005 - Springer
Background The objectives of this study were to determine the national proportions and
mortality rate for bile duct injuries resulting from laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) that …

Complications nearly double the cost of care after pancreaticoduodenectomy

CK Enestvedt, BS Diggs, MA Cassera… - The American journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Despite considerable data focused on the morbidity of
pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), the financial impact of complications has been infrequently …

Office-based unsedated small-caliber endoscopy is equivalent to conventional sedated endoscopy in screening and surveillance for Barrett's esophagus: a …

BA Jobe, JG Hunter, EY Chang, CY Kim… - Official journal of the …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES A major limitation to screening and surveillance of Barrett's esophagus is the
complexity, expense, and risk associated with sedation for upper endoscopy. This study …