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Karim Alavi
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  1. Alavi K, Thorsen AJ, Fang SH, Burgess PL, Trevisani G, Lightner AL, Feingold DL, Paquette IM. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Constipation. Dis Colon Rectum. 2024 Oct 01; 67(10):1244-1257.
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    Score: 0.036
  2. Beauharnais CC, Crawford A, Springer JE, Sturrock PR, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Racial disparities in survival of early onset colon cancer (Age<50): A matched NCDB analysis. Am J Surg. 2024 02; 228:141-145.
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    Score: 0.033
  3. Maykel JA, Hahn SJ, Beauharnais CC, Meyer DC, Hill SS, Sturrock PR, Davids JS, Alavi K. Oncologic Outcomes After Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum. 2022 06 01; 65(6):827-836.
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    Score: 0.030
  4. Springer JE, Beauharnais C, Chicarilli D, Coderre D, Crawford A, Baima JA, McIntosh LJ, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. S184: preoperative sarcopenia is associated with worse short-term outcomes following transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer. Surg Endosc. 2022 07; 36(7):5408-5415.
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    Score: 0.030
  5. Alavi K, Poylin V, Davids JS, Patel SV, Felder S, Valente MA, Paquette IM, Feingold DL. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Colonic Volvulus and Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 09 01; 64(9):1046-1057.
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    Score: 0.029
  6. Meyer DC, Hill SS, Pavao MR, Resnick AJ, McDade JA, Harnsberger CR, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Development of a Practice Guideline for Discharge Opioid Prescribing After Major Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 09 01; 64(9):1120-1128.
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    Score: 0.029
  7. Meyer DC, Hill SS, Pavao R, Resnick AJ, Purkayastha A, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Prospective Evaluation of a Tiered Opioid Prescribing Guideline for Inpatient Colorectal Operations. Ann Surg. 2023 03 01; 277(3):e561-e568.
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    Score: 0.029
  8. Meyer DC, Hill SS, McDade JA, Harnsberger CR, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Opioid Consumption Patterns After Anorectal Operations: Development of an Institutional Prescribing Guideline. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 01; 64(1):103-111.
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    Score: 0.028
  9. Hill SS, Harnsberger CR, Crawford AS, Hoang CM, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Creation and Institutional Validation of a Readmission Risk Calculator for Elective Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 10; 63(10):1436-1445.
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    Score: 0.027
  10. Hoang CM, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Flahive JM, Sturrock PR, Alavi K. Not All Discharge Settings Are Created Equal: Thirty-Day Readmission Risk after Elective Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 09; 63(9):1302-1309.
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    Score: 0.027
  11. Hoang CM, Maykel JA, Davids JS, Crawford AS, Sturrock PR, Alavi K. Distribution of Elective Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Cases for Ulcerative Colitis: a Study Utilizing the University Health System Consortium Database. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 11; 24(11):2613-2619.
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    Score: 0.026
  12. Hill SS, Chung SK, Meyer DC, Crawford AS, Sturrock PR, Harnsberger CR, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Impact of Preoperative Care for Rectal Adenocarcinoma on Pathologic Specimen Quality and Postoperative Morbidity: A NSQIP Analysis. J Am Coll Surg. 2020 01; 230(1):17-25.
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    Score: 0.026
  13. Alavi K. Expert Commentary on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Rectal GI Tumors. Dis Colon Rectum. 2019 05; 62(5):540-541.
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    Score: 0.025
  14. Daniel VT, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Phatak UR, Alavi K. Getting to the bottom of treatment of rectal prolapse in the elderly: Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). Am J Surg. 2019 08; 218(2):288-292.
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    Score: 0.024
  15. Alavi K. Systematic Reviews and Meta-analytic Methods: Not All Are Created Equal. Dis Colon Rectum. 2018 11; 61(11):1241-1242.
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    Score: 0.024
  16. Maykel JA, Phatak UR, Suwanabol PA, Schlussel AT, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Alavi K. Initiation of a Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision Program at an Academic Training Program: Evaluating Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes. Dis Colon Rectum. 2017 Dec; 60(12):1267-1272.
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    Score: 0.022
  17. Schlussel AT, Cherng NB, Alavi K. Current trends and challenges in the postoperative medical management of Crohn's disease: A systematic review. Am J Surg. 2017 Nov; 214(5):931-937.
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    Score: 0.022
  18. Damle A, Damle RN, Flahive JM, Schlussel AT, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Diffusion of technology: Trends in robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. Am J Surg. 2017 Nov; 214(5):820-824.
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    Score: 0.021
  19. Schlussel AT, Wiseman JT, Kelly JF, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Alavi K. Location is everything: The role of splenic flexure mobilization during colon resection for diverticulitis. Int J Surg. 2017 Apr; 40:124-129.
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    Score: 0.021
  20. Damle RN, Flahive JM, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Sturrock PR, Alavi K. Examination of Racial Disparities in the Receipt of Minimally Invasive Surgery Among a National Cohort of Adult Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum. 2016 Nov; 59(11):1055-1062.
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    Score: 0.021
  21. Chan SY, Suwanabol PA, Damle RN, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Characterizing Short-Term Outcomes Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer: the Role of Race and Insurance Status. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 11; 20(11):1891-1898.
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    Score: 0.020
  22. Schlussel AT, Steele SR, Alavi K. Current challenges in the surgical management of Crohn's disease: a systematic review. Am J Surg. 2016 Aug; 212(2):345-51.
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    Score: 0.020
  23. Damle RN, Flahive JM, Davids JS, Sweeney WB, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K. Surgeon Volume Correlates with Reduced Mortality and Improved Quality in the Surgical Management of Diverticulitis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Feb; 20(2):335-42.
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    Score: 0.020
  24. Alavi K, Chan S, Wise P, Kaiser AM, Sudan R, Bordeianou L. Fecal Incontinence: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Oct; 19(10):1910-21.
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    Score: 0.019
  25. Damle RN, Alavi K. Risk factors for 30-d readmission after colorectal surgery: a systematic review. J Surg Res. 2016 Jan; 200(1):200-7.
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    Score: 0.019
  26. Damle RN, Cherng NB, Flahive JM, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Alavi K. Clinical and financial impact of hospital readmissions after colorectal resection: predictors, outcomes, and costs. Dis Colon Rectum. 2014 Dec; 57(12):1421-9.
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    Score: 0.018
  27. Damle RN, Cherng NB, Flahive JM, Davids JS, Maykel JA, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Alavi K. Clostridium difficile infection after colorectal surgery: a rare but costly complication. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Oct; 18(10):1804-11.
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    Score: 0.018
  28. Damle RN, Macomber CW, Flahive JM, Davids JS, Sweeney WB, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Santry HP, Alavi K. Surgeon volume and elective resection for colon cancer: an analysis of outcomes and use of laparoscopy. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Jun; 218(6):1223-30.
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    Score: 0.017
  29. Cooley EK, McPhee JT, Simons JP, Sweeney WB, Tseng JF, Alavi K. Colorectal neoplasia screening before age 50? Current epidemiologic trends in the United States: agency for healthcare research and quality data. Dis Colon Rectum. 2012 Sep; 55(9):e333.
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    Score: 0.016
  30. Alavi K, Cervera-Servin JA, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Maykel JA. Racial differences in short-term surgical outcomes following surgery for diverticulitis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Mar; 16(3):613-21.
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    Score: 0.015
  31. Alavi K, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Maykel JA, Cervera-Servin JA, Tseng J, Cook EF. A simple risk score for predicting surgical site infections in inflammatory bowel disease. Dis Colon Rectum. 2010 Nov; 53(11):1480-6.
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    Score: 0.014
  32. Cooley EK, McPhee JT, Simons JP, Sweeney WB, Tseng JF, Alavi K. Colorectal neoplasia screening before age 50?: current epidemiologic trends in the United States. Dis Colon Rectum. 2009 Feb; 52(2):222-9.
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    Score: 0.012
  33. Brady JT, Wright JP, Davids JS, Kelley SR, Alavi K, Stein SL, Monson JRT, Xu Z. The impact of nonoperative management of rectal cancer on colon and rectal surgery residents in the United States. Colorectal Dis. 2025 May; 27(5):e70125.
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    Score: 0.009
  34. Donovan KF, Lee KC, Ricardo A, Berger N, Bonaccorso A, Alavi K, Zaghiyan K, Pigazzi A, Sands D, DeBeche-Adams T, Chadi SA, McLemore EC, Marks JH, Maykel JA, Shawki SF, Steele SR, Albert M, Whiteford MH, Cheng FY, Wexner SD, Sylla P. Functional Outcomes After Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) for Rectal Cancer: Results From the Phase II North American Multicenter Prospective Observational Trial. Ann Surg. 2024 Sep 01; 280(3):363-373.
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    Score: 0.009
  35. Zewde MG, Peyser DK, Yu AT, Bonaccorso A, Moshier E, Alavi K, Goldstone R, Marks JH, Maykel JA, McLemore EC, Sands D, Steele SR, Wexner SD, Whiteford M, Sylla P. Oncologic outcomes following transanal total mesorectal excision: the United States experience. Surg Endosc. 2024 Jul; 38(7):3703-3715.
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    Score: 0.009
  36. Sylla P, Sands D, Ricardo A, Bonaccorso A, Polydorides A, Berho M, Marks J, Maykel J, Alavi K, Zaghiyan K, Whiteford M, Mclemore E, Chadi S, Shawki SF, Steele S, Pigazzi A, Albert M, DeBeche-Adams T, Moshier E, Wexner SD. Multicenter phase II trial of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: preliminary results. Surg Endosc. 2023 12; 37(12):9483-9508.
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    Score: 0.008
  37. Geisler BP, Cao KN, Ryschon AM, Alavi K, Komen N, Pietzsch JB. Cost associated with diverting ostomy after rectal cancer surgery: a transnational analysis. Surg Endosc. 2023 10; 37(10):7759-7766.
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    Score: 0.008
  38. Sylla P, Berho M, Sands D, Ricardo A, Bonaccorso A, Moshier E, Hain E, Letchinger R, Marks J, Whiteford M, Mclemore E, Maykel J, Alavi K, Zaghiyan K, Chadi S, Shawki SF, Steele S, Pigazzi A, Albert M, DeBeche-Adams T, Polydorides A, Wexner S. Discordance in Total Mesorectal Excision Specimen Grading in a Prospective Phase 2 Multicenter Rectal Cancer Trial: Are We Overestimating the Quality of Our Resections? Ann Surg. 2023 09 01; 278(3):452-463.
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    Score: 0.008
  39. McKechnie T, Springer JE, Cloutier Z, Archer V, Alavi K, Doumouras A, Hong D, Eskicioglu C. Management of left-sided malignant colorectal obstructions with curative intent: a network meta-analysis. Surg Endosc. 2023 06; 37(6):4159-4178.
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    Score: 0.008
  40. Beauharnais CC, Aulet T, Rodriguez-Silva J, Konen J, Sturrock PR, Alavi K, Maykel JA, Davids JS. Assessing the Quality of Online Health Information and Trend Data for Colorectal Malignancies. J Surg Res. 2023 03; 283:923-928.
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    Score: 0.008
  41. Caminsky NG, Moon J, Morin N, Alavi K, Auer RC, Bordeianou LG, Chadi SA, Drolet S, Ghuman A, Liberman AS, MacLean T, Paquette IM, Park J, Patel S, Steele SR, Sylla P, Wexner SD, Vasilevsky CA, Rajabiyazdi F, Boutros M. Patient and surgeon preferences for early ileostomy closure following restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer: why aren't we doing it? Surg Endosc. 2023 01; 37(1):669-682.
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    Score: 0.008
  42. Beauharnais CC, Hill SS, Sturrock PR, Davids JS, Alavi K, Maykel JA. Efficacy and satisfaction of asynchronous TeleHealth care compared to in-person visits following colorectal surgical resection. Surg Endosc. 2022 12; 36(12):9106-9112.
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    Score: 0.008
  43. Springer JE, Guber RD, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Alavi K, Maykel JA. Total Transperineal Laparoscopic Proctectomy for the Treatment of Crohn's Proctitis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 10 01; 64(10):e584-e587.
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    Score: 0.007
  44. Dore FJ, Hill SS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K, Davids JS. Use of medical chaperones by colon and rectal surgeons in outpatient practice. Surg Endosc. 2022 05; 36(5):2973-2980.
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    Score: 0.007
  45. Hill SS, Harnsberger CR, Hahn SJ, Sturrock PR, Davids JS, Alavi K, Maykel JA. Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Effective Approach for Patients Who Require Redo Pelvic Surgery for Anastomotic Failure. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 03 01; 64(3):349-354.
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    Score: 0.007
  46. Daniel VT, Alavi K, Davids JS, Harnsberger CR, Maykel JA. Defining Anastomotic Leaks After Colorectal Surgery: Results of a National Survey. J Surg Res. 2021 05; 261:242-247.
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    Score: 0.007
  47. Hoque L, Dewolf R, Meyers D, White DK, Mazor KM, Stefan M, Crawford S, Alavi K, Yates J, Maxfield M, Lou F, Uy K, Walz M, Kapoor A. Improving stamina and mobility with preop walking in surgical patients with frailty traits -OASIS IV: randomized clinical trial study protocol. BMC Geriatr. 2020 10 07; 20(1):394.
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    Score: 0.007
  48. Hawkins AT, Wise PE, Chan T, Lee JT, Glyn T, Wood V, Eglinton T, Frizelle F, Khan A, Hall J, Ilyas MIM, Michailidou M, Nfonsam VN, Cowan ML, Williams J, Steele SR, Alavi K, Ellis CT, Collins D, Winter DC, Zaghiyan K, Gallo G, Carvello M, Spinelli A, Lightner AL. Diverticulitis: An Update From the Age Old Paradigm. Curr Probl Surg. 2020 10; 57(10):100862.
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    Score: 0.007
  49. Hawkins AT, Wise PE, Chan T, Lee JT, Glyn T, Wood V, Eglinton T, Frizelle F, Khan A, Hall J, Ilyas MIM, Michailidou M, Nfonsam VN, Cowan ML, Williams J, Steele SR, Alavi K, Ellis CT, Collins D, Winter DC, Zaghiyan K, Gallo G, Carvello M, Spinelli A, Lightner AL. Diverticulitis: An update from the age old Paradigm. Curr Probl Surg. 2020 10; 57(10):100863.
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    Score: 0.007
  50. Hill SS, Dore FJ, Em ST, McLoughlin RJ, Crawford AS, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Alavi K, Davids JS. Twitter Use Among Departments of Surgery With General Surgery Residency Programs. J Surg Educ. 2021 Jan-Feb; 78(1):35-42.
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    Score: 0.007
  51. Hill SS, Hoang CM, Cheraghi SN, Shabo MR, Resnick AJ, Crawford A, Melnitchouk N, Harnsberger CR, Alavi K, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Davids JS. Data Accuracy and Predictors of High Ratings of Colon and Rectal Surgeons on an Online Physician Rating Website. Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 02; 63(2):226-232.
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    Score: 0.006
  52. Glasgow SC, Gaertner W, Stewart D, Davids J, Alavi K, Paquette IM, Steele SR, Feingold DL. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Appendiceal Neoplasms. Dis Colon Rectum. 2019 12; 62(12):1425-1438.
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    Score: 0.006
  53. Daniel VT, Alavi K, Davids JS, Sturrock PR, Harnsberger CR, Steele SR, Maykel JA. The utility of the delphi method in defining anastomotic leak following colorectal surgery. Am J Surg. 2020 01; 219(1):75-79.
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    Score: 0.006
  54. Hoang CM, Alavi K, Flahive JM, Sturrock PR, Maykel JA, Davids JS. Impact of the "Weekend Effect" for Hospital Discharges on Readmissions After Elective Colectomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2019 04; 62(4):476-482.
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    Score: 0.006
  55. Hawkins AT, Albutt K, Wise PE, Alavi K, Sudan R, Kaiser AM, Bordeianou L. Abdominoperineal Resection for Rectal Cancer in the Twenty-First Century: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes. J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 08; 22(8):1477-1487.
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    Score: 0.006
  56. Maguire LH, Alavi K, Sudan R, Wise PE, Kaiser AM, Bordeianou L. Surgical Considerations in the Treatment of Small Bowel Crohn's Disease. J Gastrointest Surg. 2017 02; 21(2):398-411.
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    Score: 0.005
  57. Glasgow SC, Morris AM, Baxter NN, Fleshman JW, Alavi KS, Luchtefeld MA, Monson JR, Chang GJ, Temple LK. Development of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' Rectal Cancer Surgery Checklist. Dis Colon Rectum. 2016 Jul; 59(7):601-6.
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    Score: 0.005
  58. Damle A, Andrew N, Kaur S, Orquiola A, Alavi K, Steele SR, Maykel J. Elimination of waste: creation of a successful Lean colonoscopy program at an academic medical center. Surg Endosc. 2016 07; 30(7):3071-6.
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    Score: 0.005
  59. Kaiser AM, Hogen R, Bordeianou L, Alavi K, Wise PE, Sudan R. Clostridium Difficile Infection from a Surgical Perspective. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Jul; 19(7):1363-77.
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    Score: 0.005
  60. Davids JS, Alavi K, Andres Cervera-Servin J, Choi CS, Sturrock PR, Sweeney WB, Maykel JA. Routine preoperative restaging CTs after neoadjuvant chemoradiation for locally advanced rectal cancer are low yield: a retrospective case study. Int J Surg. 2014 Dec; 12(12):1295-9.
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    Score: 0.005
  61. Doradla P, Alavi K, Joseph C, Giles R. Single-channel prototype terahertz endoscopic system. J Biomed Opt. 2014 Aug; 19(8):080501.
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    Score: 0.004
  62. Bordeianou L, Maguire LH, Alavi K, Sudan R, Wise PE, Kaiser AM. Sphincter-sparing surgery in patients with low-lying rectal cancer: techniques, oncologic outcomes, and functional results. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 Jul; 18(7):1358-72.
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    Score: 0.004
  63. Bordeianou L, Hicks CW, Kaiser AM, Alavi K, Sudan R, Wise PE. Rectal prolapse: an overview of clinical features, diagnosis, and patient-specific management strategies. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 May; 18(5):1059-69.
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    Score: 0.004
  64. Ozhathil DK, Li Y, Smith JK, Witkowski E, Coyne ER, Alavi K, Tseng JF, Shah SA. Colectomy performance improvement within NSQIP 2005-2008. J Surg Res. 2011 Nov; 171(1):e9-13.
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    Score: 0.004
  65. Jordan KW, Nordenstam J, Lauwers GY, Rothenberger DA, Alavi K, Garwood M, Cheng LL. Metabolomic characterization of human rectal adenocarcinoma with intact tissue magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2009 Mar; 52(3):520-5.
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    Score: 0.003
  66. Gaertner WB, Hagerman GF, Finne CO, Alavi K, Jessurun J, Rothenberger DA, Madoff RD. Fistula-associated anal adenocarcinoma: good results with aggressive therapy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Jul; 51(7):1061-7.
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    Score: 0.003
  67. Maykel JA, Hagerman G, Mellgren AF, Li SY, Alavi K, Baxter NN, Madoff RD. Crohn's colitis: the incidence of dysplasia and adenocarcinoma in surgical patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jul; 49(7):950-7.
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    Score: 0.003
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