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Research Interests: Dr. Kahaleh's research is focused on interventional endoscopy, and the use of new devices to diagnose and treat biliary and pancreatic diseases. Using the adjunction of both Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) has permitted successful treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts, and collection and performance of newly described procedures that have had a major impact on patient management. A major focus of his research is on understanding and preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis by investigating pharmaceutical agents and analyzing the efficacy of pancreatic stents. For the biliary aspect, he is actively analyzing the efficacy of metallic stents in both benign and malignant diseases. Another area of investigation for Dr. Kahaleh is understanding and preventing biliary and pancreatic cancer. The objective of this area of research is to develop new diagnostic techniques for reducing the mortality associated with biliary and pancreatic cancers, by detecting them earlier and treating confirmed cancers using novel therapies such as laser therapy. Selected Publications: Kahaleh M,Yoshida C, Yeaton P. EUS antegrade pancreatography with gastropancreatic duct stent placement: Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58(6):919-23. Kahaleh M, Yoshida C, Kane L, Yeaton P. Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of a mediastinal abscess. Gastrointest Endosc 2004; 60(1):158-160. Kahaleh M, Yoshida C, Kane L, Yeaton P. Interventional endoscopic ultrasound cholangiography. Report of five cases. Gastrointest Endosc 2004; 60(1) Kahaleh M, Hartwell GD, Arseneau KO, Pajewski TN, Mullick T, Isin G, Agarwal S, Yeaton P. Safety and Efficacy of ERCP in Pregnancy. Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60(2):287-292. Kahaleh M.,Tokar J, Le T, Yeaton P. Removal of Self Expandable Metallic Wallstents. Gastrointest Endosc 2004; 60(4):647-651.
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