Alan Kawarai Lefor Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Jichi Medical University Biography Publications Institution JoVE Articles Alan Kawarai Lefor has not added a biography. If you are Alan Kawarai Lefor and would like to personalize this page please email our Author Liaison for assistance. 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 Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Generated by Low Density Neutrophils Obtained from Peritoneal Lavage Fluid Mediate Tumor Cell Growth and Attachment Rihito Kanamaru1, Hideyuki Ohzawa1, Hideyo Miyato1, Hironori Yamaguchi1, Yoshinori Hosoya1, Alan Kawarai Lefor1, Naohiro Sata1, Joji Kitayama1 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jichi Medical University JoVE 58201 Krebsforschung
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Generated by Low Density Neutrophils Obtained from Peritoneal Lavage Fluid Mediate Tumor Cell Growth and Attachment Rihito Kanamaru1, Hideyuki Ohzawa1, Hideyo Miyato1, Hironori Yamaguchi1, Yoshinori Hosoya1, Alan Kawarai Lefor1, Naohiro Sata1, Joji Kitayama1 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jichi Medical University JoVE 58201 Krebsforschung