Publications

  1. Falk GW, Buttar NS, Foster NR, Ziegler KL, Demars CJ, Romero Y, Marcon NE, Schnell T, Corley DA, Sharma P, Cruz-Correa MR, Hur C, Fleischer DE, Chak A, Devault KR, Weinberg DS, Della'Zanna G, Richmond E, Smyrk TC, Mandrekar SJ, Limburg PJ, Cancer A combination of esomeprazole and aspirin reduces tissue concentrations of prostaglandin E(2) in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2012 Oct; 143(4):917-26.e1. Epub 2012 Jul 11. 2277577
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  2. Almansa C, Heckman MG, DeVault KR, Bouras E, Achem SR. Esophageal spasm: demographic, clinical, radiographic, and manometric features in 108 patients. Dis Esophagus. 2012 Apr; 25(3):214-21. Epub 2011 Sep 23. 2196919
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  3. Gross SA, Buchner AM, Crook JE, Cangemi JR, Picco MF, Wolfsen HC, DeVault KR, Loeb DS, Raimondo M, Woodward TA, Wallace MB. A comparison of high definition-image enhanced colonoscopy and standard white-light colonoscopy for colorectal polyp detection. Endoscopy. 2011 Dec; 43(12):1045-51. Epub 2011 Oct 04. 2196980
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  4. Almansa C, Devault KR, Achem SR. A comprehensive review of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011 Sep; 45(8):658-64. 2182909
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  5. Richter JE, Penagini R, Tenca A, Pohl D, Dvorak K, Goldman A, Savarino E, Zentilin P, Savarino V, Watson JT, Wong RK, Pace F, Casini V, Peura DA, Herzig SJ, Kamiya T, Pelosini I, Scarpignato C, Armstrong D, DeVault KR, Bechi P, Taddei A, Freschi G, Ringre Barrett's esophagus: proton pump inhibitors and chemoprevention II. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Sep; 1232:114-39. 2256169
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  6. Ishimura N, Amano Y, Appelman HD, Penagini R, Tenca A, Falk GW, Wong RK, Gerson LB, Ramirez FC, Horwhat JD, Lightdale CJ, DeVault KR, Freschi G, Taddei A, Bechi P, Ringressi MN, Castiglione F, Rossi Degl'Innocenti D, Wang HH, Huang Q, Bellizzi AM, Lisovsk Barrett's esophagus: endoscopic diagnosis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Sep; 1232:53-75. 2256162
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  7. Achem SR, Almansa C, Krishna M, Heckman MG, Wolfsen HC, Talley NJ, DeVault KR. Oesophageal eosinophilic infiltration in patients with noncardiac chest pain. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Jun; 33(11):1194-201. Epub 2011 Apr 05. 2157426
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  8. Odell JA, DeVault KR. Extended stent usage for persistent esophageal leak: should there be limits? Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Nov; 90(5):1707-8. 2121301
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  9. Ravi K, DeVault KR, Murray JA, Bouras EP, Francis DL. Inter-observer agreement for multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH testing. Dis Esophagus. 2010 Sep; 23(7):540-4. Epub 2010 Apr 29. 1999714
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  10. DeVault KR, Talley NJ. Insights into the future of gastric acid suppression. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Sep; 6(9):524-32. 1959582
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  11. Almansa C, Krishna M, Buchner AM, Ghabril MS, Talley N, DeVault KR, Wolfsen H, Raimondo M, Guarderas JC, Achem SR. Seasonal distribution in newly diagnosed cases of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Apr; 104(4):828-33. Epub 2009 Feb 24. 1926246
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  12. Wolfsen HC, Crook JE, Krishna M, Achem SR, Devault KR, Bouras EP, Loeb DS, Stark ME, Woodward TA, Hemminger LL, Cayer FK, Wallace MB. Prospective, controlled tandem endoscopy study of narrow band imaging for dysplasia detection in Barrett's Esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2008 Jul; 135(1):24-31. Epub 2008 Mar 21. 1831532
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  13. Chassany O, Holtmann G, Malagelada J, Gebauer U, Doerfler H, Devault K. Systematic review: health-related quality of life (HRQOL) questionnaires in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Jun 1; 27(11):1053-70. Epub 2008 Mar 20. 1904875
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  14. Devault KR. GI and hepatology 2008: advances and case discussions. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jun; 2(3):319-22. 1915156
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  15. Devault KR. Pantoprazole: a proton pump inhibitor with oral and intravenous formulations. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Dec; 1(2):197-205. 1929781
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  16. DeVault KR. How to prepare for GI board recertification. Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Oct; 102(10):2126-7. 1844537
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  17. Devault KR. Management of reflux disease in elderly patients. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2007 Jul; 3(7):527-9. 2196900
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  18. Al-Haddad M, Ward EM, DeVault KR, Bouras EP, Raimondo M. Vascular ectasia of the proximal stomach. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 May; 52(5):1367-9. 1820538
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  19. Bonatti H, Bammer T, Achem SR, Lukens F, DeVault KR, Klaus A, Hinder RA. Use of acid suppressive medications after laparoscopic antireflux surgery: prevalence and clinical indications. Dig Dis Sci. 2007 Jan; 52(1):267-72. Epub 2006 Dec 07. 1802352
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  20. Ferguson DD, DeVault KR. Medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2007 Jan; 8(1):39-47. 1799836
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  21. DeVault KR, Morgenstern DM, Lynn RB, Metz DC. Effect of pantoprazole in older patients with erosive esophagitis. Dis Esophagus. 2007; 20(5):411-5. 1841565
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  22. Stauffer J, Bonatti H, Norman K, Jean-Pierre C, Nguyen J, Gusler J, Slocum J, Hinder R, Achem S, De Vault K, Dickson RC, Aranda-Michel J. Acid blocking medication usage pre and post liver transplantation. Eur. Surg. Acta Chir. Austriaca. 2007; 39(1):57-60. 1774939
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  23. DeVault KR. How successful is antireflux surgery with regard to complications and continued use of medication after surgery? Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Nov; 3(11):610-1. 1791210
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  24. Ferguson DD, DeVault KR, Krishna M, Loeb DS, Wolfsen HC, Wallace MB. Enhanced magnification-directed biopsies do not increase the detection of intestinal metaplasia in patients with GERD. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jul; 101(7):1611-6. 1769931
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  25. Devault KR, Johanson JF, Johnson DA, Liu S, Sostek MB. Maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis: a randomized six-month comparison of esomeprazole twenty milligrams with lansoprazole fifteen milligrams. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Jul; 4(7):852-9. Epub 2006 May 06. 1772889
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  26. DeVault KR. Review article: the role of acid suppression in patients with non-erosive reflux disease or functional heartburn. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2006 Mar; 23 Suppl 1:33-9. 1757089
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  27. Ward EM, Wolfsen HC, Achem SR, Loeb DS, Krishna M, Hemminger LL, DeVault KR. Barrett's esophagus is common in older men and women undergoing screening colonoscopy regardless of reflux symptoms. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan; 101(1):12-7. 1968787
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  28. DeVault K. A BALANCING VIEW: Empiric PPI therapy remains the champ, but not by a knock out! Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan; 101(1):10-1. 1744195
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  29. Stark ME, Devault KR. Complications following fundoplication. Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2006; 8(2):40-53. 1792925
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  30. Shah AK, Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, Shah AA, DeVault KR. Changes in esophageal motility after porfimer sodium photodynamic therapy for Barrett's dysplasia and mucosal carcinoma. Dis Esophagus. 2006; 19(5):335-9. 1782356
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  31. Belafsky PC, Vaezi MF, DeVault K. Treatment of chronic throat symptoms with PPIs should be preceded by pH monitoring. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006; 101(1):6-11. 1972107
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  32. Bonatti H, Ferguson D, Wykypiel H, Aranda-Michel J, Achem SR, Hinder RA, DeVault KR. Review on extraesophageal reflux disease. Eur. Surg. Acta Chir. Austriaca. 2006; 38(4):255-61. 1972002
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  33. Bonatti H, Hinder RA, Klocker J, Neuhauser B, Klaus A, Achem SR, de Vault K. Long-term results of laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial fundoplication for the treatment of achalasia. Am J Surg. 2005 Dec; 190(6):874-8. 1737090
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  34. Achem SR, DeVault KR. Dysphagia in aging. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2005 May-Jun; 39(5):357-71. 1708136
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  35. DeVault KR. Catheter-based pH monitoring: use in evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms (on and off therapy). Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2005 Apr; 15(2):289-306. 1705110
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  36. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan; 100(1):190-200. 1677914
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  37. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, Wallace MB, Devault KR. Clinical experience of patients undergoing photodynamic therapy for Barrett's dysplasia or cancer. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Nov 15; 20(10):1125-31. 1677783
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  38. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, Achem SR, Loeb DS, Stark ME, Bouras EP, DeVault KR. Complications of endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract: a single-center experience. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Oct; 79(10):1264-7. 1669303
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  39. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, DeVault KR. Recurrent Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma after esophagectomy. BMC Gastroenterol. 2004 Aug 25; 4:18. 1665845
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  40. Ferguson DD, DeVault KR. Dysphagia. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2004 Aug; 7(4):251-258. 1663754
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  41. Ward EM, Devault KR, Bouras EP, Stark ME, Wolfsen HC, Davis DM, Nedrow SI, Achem SR. Successful oesophageal pH monitoring with a catheter-free system. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb 15; 19(4):449-54. 1520505
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  42. DeVault KR. Extraesophageal symptoms of GERD. Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Nov; 70 Suppl 5:S20-32. 1645397
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  43. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger L, Stark ME, Achem SR, Loeb DS, Woodward TA, DeVault KR. Resource utilization and procedure parameters for the Stretta procedure: comparison with endoscopic ultrasonography and colonoscopy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2003 Oct; 13(5):291-4. 1417027
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  44. Klaus A, Hinder RA, DeVault KR, Achem SR. Bowel dysfunction after laparoscopic antireflux surgery: Incidence, severity, and clinical course. Am J Med. 2003 Jan; 114(1):6-9. 1318238
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  45. Achem AC, Achem SR, Stark ME, DeVault KR. Failure of esophageal peristalsis in older patients: Association with esophageal acid exposure. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jan; 98(1):35-9. 1318304
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  46. Kovacs TOG, Wilcox CM, DeVault K, Miska D, Bochenek W. Comparison of the efficacy of pantoprazole vs. nizatidine in the treatment of erosive oesophagitis: a randomized, active-controlled, double-blind study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2002 Dec; 16(12):2043-52. 1317392
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  47. Bammer T, Freeman M, Shahriari A, Hinder RA, DeVault KR, Achem SR. Outcome of laparoscopic antireflux surgery in patients with nonerosive reflux disease. J Gastrointest Surg. 2002 Sep-Oct; 6(5):730-7. 1317767
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  48. Malhi-Chowla N, Gorecki P, Bammer T, Achem SR, Hinder RA, DeVault KR. Dilation after fundoplication: timing, frequency, indications, and outcome. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Feb; 55(2):219-23. 1008138
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  49. Lukens FJ, Machicao VI, Woodward TA, DeVault KR. Esophageal sarcoidosis - An unusual diagnosis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Jan; 34(1):54-6. 1007885
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  50. Malhi-Chowla N, Wolfsen HC, DeVault KR. Esophageal dysmotility in patients undergoing photodynamic therapy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Oct; 76(10):987-9. 1005617
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  51. Ukleja A, DeVault KR, Stark ME, Achem SR. Lichen planus involving the esophagus. Dig Dis Sci. 2001 Oct; 46(10):2292-7. 1006406
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  52. DeVault KR. Surgery versus medical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jun; 96(6):1932-3. 1006132
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  53. Szarka LA, DeVault KR, Murray JA. Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Jan; 76(1):97-101. 1003695
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  54. DeVault KR. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: extraesophageal manifestations and therapy. Semin Gastrointest Dis. 2001 Jan; 12(1):46-51. 1005088
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  55. DeVault KR. Managed care issues in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Manag Care. 2000 Oct; 6(16 Suppl):S871-5. 1013291
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  56. DeVault KR. Overview of therapy for the extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2000 Aug; 95(8 Suppl):S39-44. 1012623
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  57. Malhi-Chowla N, Achem SR, Stark ME, DeVault KR. Manometry of the upper esophageal sphincter and pharynx is not useful in unselected patients referred for esophageal testing. Am J Gastroenterol. 2000 Jun; 95(6):1417-21. 1012060
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  58. Klingler PJ, Hinder RA, Wetscher GJ, Davis DM, Achem SR, Seelig MH, O'Brien P, DeVault KR. Accurate placement of the esophageal pH electrode for 24-hour pH monitoring using a combined pH/manometry probe. Am J Gastroenterol. 2000 Apr; 95(4):906-9. 131619
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  59. DeVault KR. What is the optimal medical therapy for Barrett's esophagus? Dig Dis. 2000 -2001; 18(4):217-23. 1013688
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  60. DeVault KR. Epidemiology and significance of Barrett's esophagus. Dig Dis. 2000 -2001; 18(4):195-202. 1013620
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  61. DeVault KR, Achem SR. Functional gastroesophageal reflux disease? Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2000; 3:295-302. 1347272
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  62. DeVault KR. Overview of medical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1999 Dec; 28(4):831-45. 1010054
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  63. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Jun; 94(6):1434-1442. 1010638
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  64. Floch NR, DeVault KR, Smith SL, Hinder RA. Prolonged dysphagia after a paraesophageal hernia repair with Nissen fundoplication. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1999 Apr; 28(3):224-7. 1010234
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  65. Seelig MH, DeVault KR, Seelig SK, Klingler PJ, Branton SA, Floch NR, Bammer T, Hinder RA. Treatment of achalasia: recent advances in surgery. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1999 Apr; 28(3):202-7. 1009320
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  66. Klingler PJ, Hinder RA, Cina RA, DeVault KR, Floch NR, Branton SA, Seelig MH. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery for the treatment of esophageal strictures refractory to medical therapy. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Mar; 94(3):632-6. 1009148
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  67. Klingler PJ, Seelig MH, DeVault KR, Wetscher GJ, Floch NR, Branton SA, Hinder RA. Ingested foreign bodies within the appendix: A 100-year review of the literature. Dig Dis. 1998 Sep-Oct; 16(5):308-14. 1020230
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  68. DeVault KR. Esophageal tone in achalasia: "not quite dead yet". Am J Gastroenterol. 1998 Jul; 93(7):1184-5. 1020213
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  69. Ribeiro A, DeVault KR, Wolfe JT 3rd, Stark ME. Alendronate-associated esophagitis: endoscopic and pathologic features. Gastrointest Endosc. 1998 Jun; 47(6):525-8. 1020030
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  70. Ribeiro AC, Klingler PJ, Hinder RA, DeVault K. Esophageal manometry: a comparison of findings in younger and older patients. Am J Gastroenterol. 1998 May; 93(5):706-10. 1019866
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  71. Salassa JR, DeVault KR, McConnel FM. Proposed catheter standards for pharyngeal manofluorography (videomanometry). Dysphagia. 1998 Spring; 13(2):105-10. 1019644
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  72. Wolfsen HC, DeVault KR. Esophageal dysmotility is common in patients referred for Photofrin-PDT. Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Congress of the International Photodynamic Association (http//persowanadoofr/patricelaserdpt/) 1998; P61:1-4. 1401148
  73. Hinder RA, Perdikis G, Klingler PJ, DeVault KR. The surgical option for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Med. 1997 Nov 24; 103(Suppl 5A):S 144-S 148. 1017301
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  74. DeVault KR. Incomplete upper esophageal sphincter relaxation: association with achalasia but not other esophageal motility disorders. Dysphagia. 1997 Summer; 12(3):157-60. 1016400
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  75. DeVault KR. Acid infusion does not affect intraesophageal balloon distention-induced sensory and pain thresholds. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 Jun; 92(6):947-9. 1016686
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  76. DeVault KR. Dysphagia from esophageal diverticulosis responding to botulinum toxin injection. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 May; 92(5):895-7. 1017620
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  77. Klingler PJ, Hinder RA, DeVault KR. Laparoscopic antireflux surgery-experience and outcomes. [German]. Chirurgische Gastroenterologie Mit Interdisziplinaren Gesprachen. 1997; 13(2):138-142. 1017296
  78. Klingler PJ, Hinder RA, DeVault KR. Gastroesophageal reflux, current controversies. Crit Controv Surg. 1997; 118-130. 1017309
  79. Wong Kee Song LM, Bouras EP, DeVault KR. The esophagus. Curr Gastroenterol. 1997; 17:1-33. 102414
  80. DeVault KR, Beacham S, Castell DO, Streletz LJ, Ditunno JF. Esophageal sensation in spinal cord-injured patients: balloon distension and cerebral evoked potential recording. Am J Physiol. 1996 Dec; 271(6 Pt 1):G937-41. 2136089
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  81. DeVault KR. Omeprazole may delay gastric emptying? Am J Gastroenterol. 1996 Sep; 91(9):1869-70. 1026627
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  82. DeVault KR. Lower esophageal (Schatzki's) ring: pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy. Dig Dis. 1996 Sep-Oct; 14(5):323-9. 1025371
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  83. Scolapio JS, DeVault K, Wolfe JT. Eosinophilic gastroenteritis presenting as a giant gastric ulcer. Am J Gastroenterol. 1996 Apr; 91(4):804-5. 1025635
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  84. DeVault KR. Current management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroenterologist. 1996 Mar; 4(1):24-32. 1026381
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  85. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Arch Intern Med. 1995 Nov 13; 155(20):2165-73. 1023343
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  86. De Vault K. Gas bloat syndrome: a pre- or postoperative dysmotility syndrome? Am J Gastroenterol. 1995 Sep; 90(9):1536-7. 1023324
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  87. Saslow SB, Stark ME, DeVault KR, Fleming CR, George LO. Diarrhea due to a percutaneous gastrostomy catheter head lodged in the terminal ileum. Am J Gastroenterol. 1994 Dec; 89(12):2255-6. 1033394
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  88. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Current diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 1994 Sep; 69(9):867-76. 1032850
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  89. Lasch H, DeVault KR, Castell DO. Intraesophageal balloon distention in the evaluation of sensory thresholds: studies on reproducibility and comparison of balloon composition. Am J Gastroenterol. 1994 Aug; 89(8):1185-90. 1032607
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  90. DeVault KR. Non-ulcer dyspepsia: seeing through the haze? Am J Gastroenterol. 1993 Dec; 88(12):2125-6. 1030031
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  91. DeVault KR, Georgeson S, Castell DO. Salivary stimulation mimics esophageal exposure to refluxed duodenal contents. Am J Gastroenterol. 1993 Jul; 88(7):1040-3. 1029568
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  92. Devault K. Omeprazole dosing: AM vs. PM: does sunset make a difference? Am J Gastroenterol. 1993 Jan; 88(1):150. 1029429
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  93. DeVault KR, Beecham S, Streletz LJ, Castell DO. Cerebral evoked potentials: a method of quantification of the central nervous system response to esophageal pain. Dig Dis Sci. 1993; 38:2241-2246. 1030064
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  94. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Esophageal balloon distention and cerebral evoked potential recording in the evaluation of chest pain of undetermined origin. Am J Med. 1992 May; 92(Suppl 5A):20S-26S. 1040266
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  95. DeVault KR, Miller L, Yaghsezian H, Spirig A, Dhuria M, Armenti F, Connell D, Martin P, Castell D. Acute esophageal hemorrhage from a vagal neurilemmoma. Gastroenterology. 1992 Mar; 102:1059-1061. 1040254
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  96. DeVault K, Castell DO. The irritable stomach syndrome. Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Mar; 87(3):399-400. 1040369
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  97. Rattan S, DeVault K. Role of peptides in function and dysfunction of the internal anal sphincter. Regulatory Peptide Letter. 1991; 3:29-35. 1037051
  98. DeVault KR, Castell J, Castell D. How many swallows are required to establish reliable esophageal manometric peristaltic parameters in normal subjects? An on-line computer analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 1987 Aug; 82:754-757. 1040823
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  99. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Effects of antireflux therapies on salivary function in normal humans. Dig Dis Sci. 1987 Jun; 32(6):603-8. 1055725
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