Wahid Wassef

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Journals/Publications

• Chan, S., Mahmoud, M., Petersile, M., Churrango, G., Sobieh, A., Zivny, J., & Wassef, W. (2026). Transdiaphragmatic Pancreatic Fistulas: A Case Series of Rare Presentations. Pancreas, 50(10), e82-e84.
• Alkaissy, Z., Yost, K. K., Ghai, M. B., Malkawi, K., Nawaz, M., & Wassef, W. (2025). Beyond the Basics: Recommended Approach to Severe Acute Pancreatitis Management in the Critical Care Setting. Journal of intensive care medicine, 8850666251338044.
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  Acute Pancreatitis (AP) poses a significant healthcare burden globally. While most cases present with a mild course, approximately one-fifth progress to severe forms characterized by severe pancreatitis and systemic complications, leading to a mortality rate of up to 40%. Effective management of severe acute pancreatitis necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists, intensive care teams, and surgeons. The advances in treatment modalities, including early hydration, nutrition, and pain control, have led to a decrease in the morbidity and long-term complications associated with severe acute pancreatitis down to 20%. In this review, we focus on the management challenges and outcomes associated with the difficult condition of severe acute pancreatitis.
• Bommena, S., Rangan, P., Lee-Iannotti, J., Wassef, W., & Nanda, R. (2023). Timing and Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy After Ischemic Stroke. Gastroenterology research, 16(6), 281-288.
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  Guidelines recommend using percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for dysphagia after 2 weeks of stroke onset. We aimed to study the impact of PEG timing on outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke.
• Danpanichkul, P., Moolkaew, P., Kanjanakot, Y., Polpichai, N., Jaroenlapnopparat, A., Kim, D., Lukens, F. J., Wassef, W., Fallon, M. B., Chen, V. L., Lui, R., & Wijarnpreecha, K. (2023). Rising incidence and impact of early-onset colorectal cancer in the Asia-Pacific with higher mortality in females from Southeast Asia: a global burden analysis from 2010 to 2019. Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 38(12), 2053-2060.
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  Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing global health concern, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. However, comprehensive research on this topic from the region is lacking. Our study aims to investigate trends in early-onset CRC in Asia over 10 years, filling this research gap.

Presentations

• Wassef, W., Zenhausern, F., Marsh, S., Celaya, M. P., Ghai, M. B., Hu, C., Yang, J., & Aponte-Pieras, J. (2024, May). A novel study of the microbiome in chronic pancreatitis using molecular fingerprinting of pancreas fluid. Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Washington DC.