Alan Kawarai Lefor

Publications

• Long-term Outcomes of Patients with Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treated with Vonoprazan
  Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Jul, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 30056768
• Pre-treatment with Proton Pump Inhibitors Decreases the Success of Primary Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Using a Vonoprazan-based Regimen
  The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences. Aug, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 30041763
• Out-of-bed Mobilization of Patients Undergoing Mechanical Ventilation with Orotracheal Tubes: A Survey Study
  Journal of Critical Care. Jun, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 30005304
• Effect of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes on Preventable Hospital Admissions: a Retrospective Cohort Study in Japan
  BMJ Open. Jul, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 30002010
• Intussusception Secondary to Descending Colon Lipoma Presenting with Simultaneous Acute Appendicitis
  Journal of Surgical Case Reports. Jul, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29992005
• Rupture of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Transarterial Chemoembolization Followed by Massive Gastric Bleeding
  Case Reports in Hepatology. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29974003
• Four-directional Approach to the Meso-transverse Attachment Combined with Preoperative Radiological Vascular Simulation Facilitates Short-term Surgical Outcomes in Laparoscopic Transverse Colon Cancer Surgery
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Jul, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29963764
• Jejunal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection is Feasible Using the Pocket-creation Method and Balloon-assisted Endoscopy
  Endoscopy. Jun, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29954004
• Histological Comparison of Cold Versus Hot Snare Resections of the Colorectal Mucosa
  Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 08, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29944582
• Treatment of Patients with Peritoneal Metastases from Gastric Cancer
  Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery. Mar, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29863151
• Japanese Herbal Kampo Hochu-Ekki-To or Juzen-Taiho-To After Surgery for Hip Fracture Does Not Reduce Infectious Complications
  Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : ECAM. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29853976
• Metastatic Colon Cancer Derived from a Diverticulum Incidentally Found at Herniorrhaphy: a Case Report
  Surgical Case Reports. May, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29766314
• Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair in Patients with Previous Lower Abdominal Surgery
  Surgical Endoscopy. May, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29761278
• Colonic Ischemia Mimicking Obstruction Due to Sigmoid Colon Cancer: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29679809
• Efficacy and Safety of Cold Versus Hot Snare Polypectomy for Resecting Small Colorectal Polyps: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
  Digestive Endoscopy : Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. Apr, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29675857
• Reappraisal of the Lateral Rectal Ligament: an Anatomical Study of Total Mesorectal Excision with Autonomic Nerve Preservation
  International Journal of Colorectal Disease. Jun, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29556755
• Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast in Sclerosing Adenosis Encapsulated by a Hamartoma: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29554537
• [SENSITIZATION PATTERN FOR INHALED AND FOOD ALLERGENS IN JAPANESE RECURRENT WHEEZERS UNDER 60 MONTHS OF AGE]
  Arerugi = [Allergy]. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29553111
• Synchronous Gastric Leiomyoma and Intramuscular Abdominal Wall Granular Cell Tumor with Similar Imaging Features: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29529541
• A Black Adrenal Adenoma with High FDG Uptake on PET/CT Scan in a Patient with Esophageal Carcinoma: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29499515
• The Safety of a Novel Early Mobilization Protocol Conducted by ICU Physicians: a Prospective Observational Study
  Journal of Intensive Care. 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29484188
• Balloon-assisted Endoscopy Facilitates Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Difficult Superficial Proximal Colon Tumors
  Endoscopy. Aug, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29433147
• Extended Cold Snare Polypectomy for Small Colorectal Polyps Increases the R0 Resection Rate
  Endoscopy International Open. Feb, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29423436
• Ultrasound-guided Identification of the Cricothyroid Membrane in a Patient with a Difficult Airway: a Case Report
  BMC Emergency Medicine. Feb, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29422029
• A Nationwide Survey of Intravenous Antimicrobial Use in Intensive Care Units in Japan
  International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. Apr, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29408737
• Low Density Neutrophils (LDN) in Postoperative Abdominal Cavity Assist the Peritoneal Recurrence Through the Production of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs)
  Scientific Reports. Jan, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29330531
• Pseudoaneurysm of an Ileal Mesenteric Artery After a Stapled Anastomosis
  Surgery. Apr, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29248178
• Primary Effusion Lymphoma-like Lymphoma with a T Cell Phenotype
  Annals of Hematology. Apr, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 29199356
• Physician Attire in the Intensive Care Unit in Japan Influences Visitors' Perception of Care
  Journal of Critical Care. Feb, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 28965038
• Metachronous Solitary Mediastinal Lymph Node Metastases of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated by Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery Twice: Report of a Case
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Feb, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 28856831
• Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Using Sodium Hyaluronate is Safe and Effective
  Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies : MITAT : Official Journal of the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy. Jun, 2018  |   Pubmed ID: 28749205
• Intussusception Due to an Inverted Meckel's Diverticulum Diagnosed by Double-Balloon Enteroscopy
  Case Reports in Gastroenterology. Sep-Dec, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29282383
• Comparison of the Efficacy of Three Topical Antiseptic Solutions for the Prevention of Catheter Colonization: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study
  Critical Care (London, England). 12, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29268759
• Metachronous Solitary Metacarpal Bone Metastasis from Rectal Cancer
  Journal of Surgical Case Reports. Dec, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29255589
• Adherence to an Acotiamide Therapeutic Regimen Improves Long-term Outcomes in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia
  Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases : JGLD. Dec, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29253047
• Tolvaptan is Effective in Treating Patients with Refractory Ascites Due to Cirrhosis
  Biomedical Reports. Dec, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29250327
• Vonoprazan Treatment Improves Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences. Dec, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29132551
• An Isolated Metachronous Metastasis to the Adrenal Gland from a Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 29102861
• Postoperative Quality of Life and Dysfunction in Patients After Combined Total Gastrectomy and Esophagectomy
  Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012). Oct, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28948022
• Esophageal Seeding After Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine-needle Aspiration of a Mediastinal Tumor
  Endoscopy International Open. Sep, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28924599
• Vonoprazan 10 Mg Daily is Effective for the Treatment of Patients with Proton Pump Inhibitor-resistant Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  Biomedical Reports. Sep, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28894571
• Interruption of Enteral Nutrition in the Intensive Care Unit: a Single-center Survey
  Journal of Intensive Care. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28794882
• Delayed Graft Duodenal Perforation Due to Impacted Food Five Years After Simultaneous Pancreas-kidney Transplantation: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28738239
• Low-dose Immunoglobulin G is Not Associated with Mortality in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock
  Critical Care (London, England). 07, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28701223
• Re: Serious Maternal Complications in Relation to Severe Pre-eclampsia: a Retrospective Cohort Study of the Impact of Hospital Volume; Severe Maternal Morbidity Requires Regionalisation of Obstetric Critical Care; Guilt, Blame and Litigation: Can an Overenthusiastic 'safety Culture' Cause Harm?: Maternal Mortality: the Heavy Psychological Burden on Centre Obstetricians
  BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Sep, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28670731
• Successful Repeat ECMO in a Patient with AIDS and ARDS
  BMJ Case Reports. Jun, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28659366
• Re: Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade for Management of Severe Postpartum Haemorrhage in a Perinatal Network: a Prospective Cohort Study: Exclusion Criteria?
  BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Oct, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28649764
• Optimal Plateau Pressure for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: a Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with Meta-regression
  BMJ Open. May, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28554924
• Successful Treatment of Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia After Aortic Valve Replacement with Continuous Arterial Alprostadil Infusion: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28414997
• Laparoscopic Reduction and Closure of an Internal Hernia Secondary to Gynecologic Surgery
  Case Reports in Surgery. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28409048
• The "morbidly Adherent Placenta" Team: Recognition and Respect Are Needed
  American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 07, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28389224
• Laparoscopic Resection of Sigmoid Colon Cancer with Intestinal Malrotation: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28371636
• Mucosal Healing of Crohn's Disease in a Patient with Concurrent Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Using Infliximab
  Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology. Jun, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28364315
• Reply to Tan Et Al
  Endoscopy. 04, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28351104
• Pocket-creation Method Facilitates Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Colorectal Laterally Spreading Tumors, Non-granular Type
  Endoscopy International Open. Feb, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28337483
• Postoperative Analgesia Comparing Levobupivacaine and Ropivacaine for Brachial Plexus Block: A Randomized Prospective Trial
  Medicine. Mar, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28328862
• Laparoscopic Resection of Retroperitoneal Ectopic Thyroid Tissue
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Aug, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28321997
• Treatment of Complete Anal Stricture After Diverting Colostomy for Fournier's Gangrene
  Case Reports in Surgery. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28255493
• Ultrasound-Guided Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in the Resuscitation Area
  The Journal of Emergency Medicine. May, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28215930
• Double-Balloon Colonoscopy Has a Higher Cecal Intubation Rate Than Conventional Colonoscopy Using a Colon Simulator
  Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 04, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28194595
• An Inguinal Hernia with Cryptorchidism with a Leydig Cell Tumor in an Elderly Man: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28171846
• Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor with Metastasis to the Spleen: a Case Report
  BMC Cancer. 01, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28068959
• Intrauterine Hemostatic Balloon Placement: is <12 Hours Really Better?
  American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 05, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 28038901
• Duodenal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection is Feasible Using the Pocket-creation Method
  Endoscopy. Jan, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27875854
• Aortic Balloon Occlusion for Placenta Previa Accreta: Surgical Details Are Important
  Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. Mar, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27796534
• Crohn's Disease Presenting As a Ceco-urachal Fistula
  Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology. Feb, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27766543
• Combined Assessment Using Optical Colonoscopy and Computed Tomographic Colonography Improves the Determination of Tumor Location and Invasion Depth
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Feb, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27651020
• Long-Term Outcomes of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in Japan: Results of a Multi-Institutional Survey
  Obesity Surgery. 03, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27631329
• Diagnostic Performance and Patient Acceptance of Reduced-Laxative CT Colonography for the Detection of Polypoid and Non-Polypoid Neoplasms: A Multicenter Prospective Trial
  Radiology. Feb, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27580426
• Prediction of the Therapeutic Response to Methotrexate at 24 Weeks by Methotrexate-polyglutamates Concentration in Erythrocytes at 8 Weeks in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Modern Rheumatology. May, 2017  |   Pubmed ID: 27435295
• Colonic Perforation Secondary to Idiopathic Intramural Hemorrhage
  Annals of Coloproctology. Dec, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 28119868
• The Management of Gastric Volvulus in Elderly Patients
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27835806
• Current Rehabilitation Practices in Intensive Care Units: a Preliminary Survey by the Japanese Society of Education for Physicians and Trainees in Intensive Care (JSEPTIC) Clinical Trial Group
  Journal of Intensive Care. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27800164
• Massive Preperitoneal Hematoma After a Subcutaneous Injection
  Case Reports in Surgery. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27738545
• Barium Appendicitis: A Single Institution Review in Japan
  World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Sep, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27721929
• Idiopathic Omental Hemorrhage: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27721201
• Use of an Over-the-scope Clipping Device for Closure of a Jejuno-sigmoid Fistula: a Case Report with Long-term Follow-up
  Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology. Dec, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27664154
• Letter to "Application Effect of Sterile Normal Saline Ice for Post-partum Hemorrhage at the Time of Cesarean Delivery: A Retrospective Review": Is It Safe?
  The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. Oct, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27647787
• Ex-vivo and Live Animal Models Are Equally Effective Training for the Management of a Penetrating Cardiac Injury
  World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27588035
• Quadratus Lumborum Block for Femoral-femoral Bypass Graft Placement: A Case Report
  Medicine. Aug, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27583851
• Multiple Orifices and Cholangiography with a "fire-like" Appearance After Kasai Hepatoportoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia
  Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Sep, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27502010
• Afferent Loop Syndrome After Roux-en-Y Total Gastrectomy Caused by Volvulus of the Roux-Limb
  Case Reports in Surgery. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27429828
• Immature Platelet Fraction Predicts Coagulopathy-related Platelet Consumption and Mortality in Patients with Sepsis
  Thrombosis Research. Aug, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27380496
• Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy Performed by Residents is Safe and Feasible
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Nov, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27349207
• Comparison of Vonoprazan and Proton Pump Inhibitors for Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori
  The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences. May, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27316584
• Synchronous Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma to the Colon and Cervical Lymph Nodes from a Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site: A Case Report
  Journal of Surgical Case Reports. May, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27173884
• Sigmoid Colon Carcinoma with Focal Neuroendocrine Differentiation Associated with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27136202
• Difficult Airway Due to an Undiagnosed Subglottic Tumor: A Case Report
  Medicine. Apr, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27082606
• Modified Traumatic Bleeding Severity Score: Early Determination of the Need for Massive Transfusion
  The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Jun, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 27021127
• The Relationship of the Subclavius Muscle with Relevance to Venous Cannulation Below the Clavicle
  Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26966432
• Gastroenterology Training in Japan
  Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 06, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26860507
• Erratum: An Ultrathin Endoscope with a 2.4-mm Working Channel Shortens the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Time by Shortening the Suction Time
  Clinical Endoscopy. Jan, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26855933
• Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery Arising from the Celiac Trunk: A Potential Pitfall During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. Feb, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26781532
• Total Gastrectomy-induced Reductions in Food Intake and Weight Are Counteracted by Rikkunshito by Attenuating Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Elevation in Rats
  Surgery. May, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26775072
• Boerhaave's Syndrome in a Patient with an Upside Down Stomach: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26710329
• Preparing Scientific Papers, Posters, and Slides
  Journal of Surgical Education. Mar-Apr, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26572095
• Long-term Outcomes in Patients with Small Intestinal Strictures Secondary to Crohn's Disease After Double-balloon Endoscopy-assisted Balloon Dilation
  Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Feb, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26535767
• What is the Best Therapeutic Strategy for Colonoscopy of Colorectal Neoplasia? Future Perspectives from the East
  Digestive Endoscopy : Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. Apr, 2016  |   Pubmed ID: 26524602
• An Ultrathin Endoscope with a 2.4-mm Working Channel Shortens the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Time by Shortening the Suction Time
  Clinical Endoscopy. Nov, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26668798
• Candidemia from an Upper Urinary Tract Infection Complicated by Candida Endophthalmitis
  Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan). 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26466713
• Bladder Explosion During Transurethral Resection of the Prostate with Nitrous Oxide Inhalation
  Case Reports in Anesthesiology. 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26294981
• Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Overt Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Negative Double-Balloon Endoscopy
  Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Dec, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26173504
• Adult Kawasaki-like Syndrome with Eosinophilia and Tenosynovitis in a Patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
  Rheumatology (Oxford, England). Aug, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26070940
• Analysis of Risk Classification for Massive Transfusion in Severe Trauma Using the Gray Zone Approach
  The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Sep, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 26032662
• A Fatal Infection Caused by Sequence Type 398 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Carrying the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Gene: A Case Report in Japan
  Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy : Official Journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy. Jul, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 25922086
• The Role of HGF/MET and FGF/FGFR in Fibroblast-derived Growth Stimulation and Lapatinib-resistance of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  BMC Cancer. Feb, 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 25884729
• Complete Pathological Response to Transcatheter Arterial Infusion Despite a Rapidly Progressing Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 25790913
• Preoperative Segmental Embolization of the Proper Hepatic Artery Prior to Pylorus-preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Case Report
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2015  |   Pubmed ID: 25625493
• Ulcerative Colitis-associated Pulmonary Nodules with Cavity Formation Successfully Treated with Mesalazine and Granulocyte-monocyte Apheresis
  Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology. Dec, 2014  |   Pubmed ID: 25491905
• Intussusception Secondary to Endometriosis of the Cecum
  International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2014  |   Pubmed ID: 25460428
• Effect of Listening to Music and Essential Oil Inhalation on Patients Undergoing Screening CT Colonography: a Randomized Controlled Trial
  European Journal of Radiology. Dec, 2014  |   Pubmed ID: 25452097
• Cryo-preserved Porcine Kidneys Are Feasible for Teaching and Training Renal Biopsy: "the Bento Kidney"
  Transplantation Research. May, 2012  |   Pubmed ID: 23369318
• Ex-vivo Porcine Organs with a Circulation Pump Are Effective for Teaching Hemostatic Skills
  World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES. Mar, 2012  |   Pubmed ID: 22404974
• Computational Oncology
  Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. Aug, 2011  |   Pubmed ID: 21743066