Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
  1. Ghoz H, Stancampiano FF, Valery JR, Nordelo K, Malviya B, Lacy BE, Francis D, DeVault K, Bouras E, Krishna M, Palmer WC. Extent of eosinophilic esophagitis predicts response to treatment. Endosc Int Open. 2021 Aug; 9 (8):E1234-E1242 Epub 2021 July 16
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  2. Chris-Olaiya A, Palmer W, Stancampiano F, Lacy B, Heckman M, Chirila R, Nikpour N, Mcleod E, Ryan T, Maillis A, Vargas E, Bouras E. Medication use and polypharmacy in patients referred to a tertiary gastroenterology practice. Rom J Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1; 58 (4):228-232 Epub 2020 Dec 17
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  3. McCain JD, Stancampiano FF, Bouras EP, DeVault KR, Gilbert EL, Ryan T, Maillis A, Heckman MG, Diehl NN, Palmer WC. Creation of a score to predict risk of high conscious sedation requirements in patients undergoing endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020 Mar; 91 (3):595-605.e3 Epub 2019 Nov 19
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  4. Kandel P, Werlang ME, Ahn IR, Woodward TA, Raimondo M, Bouras EP, Wallace MB, Gomez V. Prophylactic Snare Tip Soft Coagulation and Its Impact on Adenoma Recurrence After Colonic Endoscopic Mucosal Resection. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Nov; 64 (11):3300-3306 Epub 2019 May 16
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  5. Kandel P, Brand EC, Pelt J, Ball CT, Chen WC, Bouras EP, Gomez V, Raimondo M, Woodward TA, Wallace MB, EMR SCAR Group. Endoscopic scar assessment after colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection scars: when is biopsy necessary (EMR Scar Assessment Project for Endoscope (ESCAPE) trial). Gut. 2019 Sep; 68 (9):1633-1641 Epub 2019 Jan 11
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  6. Vinsard DG, Kandel P, Mejia Perez LK, Bingham RL, Lennon RJ, Woodward TA, Gomez V, Raimondo M, Bouras EP, Wallace MB. Adenoma recurrence after endoscopic mucosal resection: propensity score analysis of old and new colonoscopes and Sydney recurrence tool implementation. Endosc Int Open. 2018 Feb; 6 (2):E230-E241 Epub 2018 Feb 07
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  7. Saito YA, Locke GR, Almazar AE, Bouras EP, Howden CW, Lacy BE, DiBaise JK, Prather CM, Abraham BP, El-Serag HB, Moayyedi P, Herrick LM, Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Hamilton FA, Schleck CD, Tilkes KE, Zinsmeister AR, Talley NJ. Polymorphisms of 5-HTT LPR and GNß3 825C>T and Response to Antidepressant Treatment in Functional Dyspepsia: A Study from The Functional Dyspepsia Treatment Trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 Jun; 112(6):903-909. Epub 2017 Mar 14.
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  8. Acosta A, Camilleri M, Kolar G, Iturrino J, Szarka LA, Boldingh A, Burton D, Ryks M, Rhoten D, Zinsmeister AR, Spence SC, Gottesdiener K, Bouras EP, Vazquez-Roque MI. Relamorelin Relieves Constipation and Accelerates Colonic Transit in a Phase 2, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Dec; 13: (13)2312-9.e1.
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  9. Talley NJ, Locke GR, Saito YA, Almazar AE, Bouras EP, Howden CW, Lacy BE, DiBaise JK, Prather CM, Abraham BP, El-Serag HB, Moayyedi P, Herrick LM, Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Hamilton FA, Schleck CD, Tilkes KE, Zinsmeister AR. Effect of Amitriptyline and Escitalopram on Functional Dyspepsia: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Study. Gastroenterology. 2015 Aug; 149 (2):340-9.e2 Epub 2015 Apr 25
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  10. Vazquez Roque M, Bouras EP. Epidemiology and management of chronic constipation in elderly patients. Clin Interv Aging. 2015; 10:919-30 Epub 2015 June 02
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  11. Wallace MB, Crook JE, Coe S, Ussui V, Staggs E, Almansa C, Patel MK, Bouras E, Cangemi J, Keaveny A, Picco M, Riegert-Johnson D. Accuracy of in vivo colorectal polyp discrimination by using dual-focus high-definition narrow-band imaging colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Dec; 80 (6):1072-87 Epub 2014 June 25
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  12. Gomez V, Racho RG, Woodward TA, Wallace MB, Raimondo M, Bouras EP, Lukens FJ. Colonic endoscopic mucosal resection of large polyps: Is it safe in the very elderly? Dig Liver Dis. 2014 Aug; 46(8):701-5. Epub 2014 Apr 13
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  13. Bouras EP, Vazquez Roque MI, Aranda-Michel J. Gastroparesis: from concepts to management. Nutr Clin Pract. 2013 Aug; 28(4):437-47.
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  14. Vazquez-Roque MI, Bouras EP. Linaclotide, novel therapy for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Adv Ther. 2013 Mar; 30 (3):203-11 Epub 2013 Feb 20
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  15. Qumseya BJ, Wolfsen C, Wang Y, Othman M, Raimondo M, Bouras E, Wolfsen H, Wallace MB, Woodward T. Factors associated with increased bleeding post-endoscopic mucosal resection. J Dig Dis. 2013 Mar; 14 (3):140-6
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  16. Lacy BE, Talley NJ, Locke GR 3rd, Bouras EP, DiBaise JK, El-Serag HB, Abraham BP, Howden CW, Moayyedi P, Prather C. Review article: current treatment options and management of functional dyspepsia. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Jul; 36(1):3-15. Epub 2012 May 16.
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  17. Talley NJ, Locke GR 3rd, Herrick LM, Silvernail VM, Prather CM, Lacy BE, DiBaise JK, Howden CW, Brenner DM, Bouras EP, El-Serag HB, Abraham BP, Moayyedi P, Zinsmeister AR. Functional Dyspepsia Treatment Trial (FDTT): a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of antidepressants in functional dyspepsia, evaluating symptoms, psychopathology, pathophysiology and pharmacogenetics. Contemp Clin Trials. 2012 May; 33(3):523-33. Epub 2012 Feb 10.
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  18. Almansa C, Heckman MG, DeVault KR, Bouras E, Achem SR. Esophageal spasm: demographic, clinical, radiographic, and manometric features in 108 patients. Dis Esophagus. 2012 Apr; 25 (3):214-21 Epub 2011 Sept 23
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  19. Ravi K, DeVault KR, Murray JA, Bouras EP, Francis DL. Inter-observer agreement for multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH testing. Dis Esophagus. 2010 Sep; 23: (7)540-4.
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  20. Bouras EP, Tangalos EG. Chronic constipation in the elderly. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2009 Sep; 38(3):463-80.
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  21. Hansel SL, Crowell MD, Pardi DS, Bouras EP, DiBaise JK. Prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal injury among endoscopists: a controlled pilot study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2009 May-Jun; 43(5):399-404.
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  22. Bouras EP, Talley NJ, Camilleri M, Burton DD, Heckman MG, Crook JE, Richelson E. Effects of amitriptyline on gastric sensorimotor function and postprandial symptoms in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug; 103 (8):2043-50
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  23. Wolfsen HC, Crook JE, Krishna M, Achem SR, Devault KR, Bouras EP, Loeb DS, Stark ME, Woodward TA, Hemminger LL, Cayer FK, Wallace MB. Prospective, controlled tandem endoscopy study of narrow band imaging for dysplasia detection in Barrett's Esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2008 Jul; 135 (1):24-31 Epub 2008 Mar 21
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  24. Gill KR, McKinney JM, Stark ME, Bouras EP. Investigation of the excluded stomach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: the role of percutaneous endoscopy. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar 28; 14 (12):1946-8
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  25. Al-Haddad M, Ward EM, DeVault KR, Bouras EP, Raimondo M. Vascular ectasia of the proximal stomach. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 May; 52 (5):1367-9 Epub 2007 Mar 20
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  26. Al-Haddad M, Ward EM, Bouras EP, Raimondo M. Hyperplastic polyps of the gastric antrum in patients with gastrointestinal blood loss. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Jan; 52 (1):105-9 Epub 2006 Dec 07
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  27. Al-Haddad M, Bouras EP, Cangemi JR. Sigmoid Endometriosis Presenting with Colonic Obsruction after Seat Belt Trauma. Visible Human Journal of Endoscopy. 2006 Nov; 5(2).
  28. Aqel BA, Scolapio JS, Dickson RC, Burton DD, Bouras EP. Contribution of ascites to impaired gastric function and nutritional intake in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005 Nov; 3 (11):1095-100
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  29. Roy A, Gisel JJ, Roy V, Bouras EP. Superior mesenteric artery (Wilkie's) syndrome as a result of cardiac cachexia. J Gen Intern Med. 2005 Oct; 20 (10):C3-4
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  30. Noh KW, McKinney JM, Burger CD, Bouras EP. Arterioportal fistula. Gastrointest Endosc. 2005 Aug; 62 (2):305; discussion 305
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  31. Talley NJ, Camilleri M, Chitkara DK, Bouras E, Locke GR 3rd, Burton D, Rucker MJ, Thapa P, Zinsmeister AR. Effects of desipramine and escitalopram on postprandial symptoms induced by the nutrient drink test in healthy volunteers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Digestion. 2005; 72 (2-3):97-103 Epub 2005 Sept 16
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  32. Noh KW, Bouras EP, Bridges MD, Nakhleh RE, Nguyen JH. Gallbladder lymphangioma: a case report and review of the literature. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2005; 12: (5)405-8.
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  33. Bouras EP, Burton DD, Camilleri M, Stephens DA, Thomforde GM. Effect of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors on gastric emptying and small intestinal transit in humans. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2004 Dec; 16(6):729-35.
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  34. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, Achem SR, Loeb DS, Stark ME, Bouras EP, DeVault KR. Complications of endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract: a single-center experience. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Oct; 79 (10):1264-7
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  35. Bouras EP, Scolapio JS. Gastric motility disorders: management that optimizes nutritional status. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2004 Aug; 38 (7):549-57
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  36. Ward EM, Devault KR, Bouras EP, Stark ME, Wolfsen HC, Davis DM, Nedrow SI, Achem SR. Successful oesophageal pH monitoring with a catheter-free system. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 15; 19 (4):449-54
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  37. Bouras EP, Delgado-Aros S, Camilleri M, Castillo EJ, Burton DD, Thomforde GM, Chial HJ. SPECT imaging of the stomach: comparison with barostat, and effects of sex, age, body mass index, and fundoplication. Single photon emission computed tomography. Gut. 2002 Dec; 51 (6):781-6
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  38. Bouras EP, Lange SM, Scolapio JS. Rational approach to patients with unintentional weight loss. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Sep; 76(9):923-9.
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  39. Bouras EP, Camilleri M, Burton DD, Thomforde G, McKinzie S, Zinsmeister AR. Prucalopride accelerates gastrointestinal and colonic transit in patients with constipation without a rectal evacuation disorder. Gastroenterology. 2001 Feb; 120 (2):354-60
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  40. Bouras EP, O'Brien TJ, Camilleri M, O'Connor MK, Mullan BP. Cerebral topography of rectal stimulation using single photon emission computed tomography. Am J Physiol. 1999 Sep; 277 (3):G687-94
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  41. Scolapio JS, Ukleja A, Bouras EP, Romano M. Nutritional management of chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1999 Jun; 28 (4):306-12
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  42. Bouras EP, Camilleri M, Burton DD, McKinzie S. Selective stimulation of colonic transit by the benzofuran 5HT4 agonist, prucalopride, in healthy humans. Gut. 1999 May; 44 (5):682-6
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  43. Wong Kee Song LM, Bouras EP, DeVault KR. The esophagus. Curr Gastroenterol. 1997; 17:1-33.
  44. Onken JE, Brazer SR, Eisen GM, Williams DM, Bouras EP, DeLong ER, Long TT 3rd, Pancotto FS, Rhodes DL, Cotton PB. Predicting the presence of choledocholithiasis in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis. Am J Gastroenterol. 1996 Apr; 91(4):762-7.
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  45. Sharara AI, Bouras EP, Misukonis MA, Liddle RA. Evidence for indirect dietary regulation of cholecystokinin release in rats. Am J Physiol. 1993 Jul; 265(1 Pt 1):G107-12.
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  46. Bouras EP, Misukonis MA, Liddle RA. Role of calcium in monitor peptide-stimulated cholecystokinin release from perifused intestinal cells. Am J Physiol. 1992 May; 262(5 Pt 1):G791-6.
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