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  1. L El-Zahabi, M.D., F.R. Jamali, M.D., I. El-Hajj, M.D., M. Naja, Z. Salem, M.D., A. Shamseddine, M.D., N. El-Saghir, M.D., G. Zaatari, M.D., F. Geara, M.D., A. Soweid M.D. : The value if endoscopic ultrasonography in predicting the response of gastric MALT lymphoma to Helicobacter Pylori eradication. Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Jan; 65(1):89-96.
  2. Muwakkit SA, Rodriguez-Galindo C, El Samra AI, Khoury R, Akel SR, Mroueh S, Razzouk B, Abboud MR.: “Primary malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the lung in a young child without neurofibromatosis type 1.” Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2006 Oct. 15;47(5):636-8.
  3. Barada KA, Azar CR, Al-Kotoubi AO, Harb RS, Hazimeh YM, Abbas JS, Khani MK, Al-Amin HA. Massive gastric dilatation after a single binge in an anorectic woman. Int J Eat Disord. 2006 Mar;39(2):166-9.
  4. Otrock ZK, Seoud MA, Khalifeh MJ, Makarem JA, Shamseddine AI. Laparoscopic splenectomy for isolated parenchymal splenic metastasis of ovarian cancer (2006) International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 16(5), Pages 1933-1955.
  5. Hatoum HA, Yassine HR, Otrock ZK, Taher AT, Khalifeh MJ, Shamseddine AI. Testicular metastasis from primary rectal carcinoma (2006) Colorectal Disease, 8(6), Pages 529-530
  6. Yaghi C, Sharara AI, Rassam P, Moucari R, Honein K, BouJaoude J, Slim R, Noun R, Abdul-Baki H, Khalifeh M, Ramia S, Sayegh R. Hepatocellular carcinoma in Lebanon: Etiology and prognostic factors associated with short-term survival (2006), World Journal of Gastroenteroly, 12(22), Pages 3575-3580.
  7. Azar C, Khalifeh M, Al-Kutoubi MA, Sharara AI. Recurrent massive haemorrhage from an endoscopically inevident isolated rectal varix (2006) Digestive and Liver Disisease, 38(11) Pages 851-853.
  8. Abbas JS, Hashem SI, Faraj WS, Khalifeh MJ, Horani MH, Salti IS, M.D. The Outcome of Cervical Exploration for Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. World Journal of Surgery. World Journal of Surgery. January 2006;30(1)69-75.
  9. Jabbour-Khoury S, Khoury G. New technique for management of post General Anesthesia vomiting et-al JSLS, Nov 2006.
  10. Mehanna MJ, Birjawi G, Moukaddam HA, Khoury G, Hussein M, Al-Koutubi A. Complications of adjustable gastric banding, a radiological pictorial review. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Review. 186(2): 522-34, February 2006.
  11. H Tamim, S. El-Chemaly, M Jaana, U Musharrafieh, F.R. Jamali, AM Taha: Trauma Epidemiology and outcome in a developing country: Perspectives from a University Teaching Hospital in Beirut. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2006 Dec; 13(4):245-9.
  12. Zaher K. Otrock, Assaad M. Soweid, Ziad M. Salem and F.R. Jamali*: Portal, splenic and mesenteric vein thrombosis in a patient with factor V Leiden mutation and antithrombin III deficiency. Annals of Hematology. 2006 Jun;85(6):413-4. Epub 2006 Mar 9.
  13. W Faraj, F. Selmo, M. Khalifeh, F.R Jamali*: laparoscopic Resection of Pancreatic hydatid Disease. Surgery. 2006 Mar;139(3):438-41.
  14. W Faraj, F.R Jamali**, M. Khalifeh, J. Hashash, S. Akel: Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the pancreas in a 12 year old female: Case report and review of the literature. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Oct;16(5):358-61.
  15. Tamim H., Tamim R., Almawi W., Rahi A., Shamseddeen W., Ghazi A., Taha A.M., Musharrafieh U. Risky weight control among university students International Journal of Eating Disorders, 39(1) : 80-83 , 2006
  16. RS Alami, R Schuster, S Friedland, MJ Curet, SM Wren, R Soetikno, JM Morton, BY Safadi. Transnasal Small-Caliber EGD for Preoperative Evaluation in the High-Risk Morbidly Obese Patient, SAGES Annual Meeting, April 2006.
  17. R Schuster, RS Alami, MJ Curet, SM Wren, BY Safadi, JM Morton. Natural History of Hepatitis C Following Gastric Bypass Surgery. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), June 2006.
  18. R Schuster, RS Alami, MJ Curet, SM Wren, JM Morton, BY Safadi. Concurrent Gastric Bypass and Repair of Anterior Abdominal Wall Hernias. SAGES Annual Meeting, April 2006.
  19. R.B. Khauli, A. Houjaij, S. Sawah, Y. El-Hout, W. Medawwar, M. Hussein, A. Habbal, M. Daouk, M. Uwaydah, H. Maacaron, and A. Abdelnoor. Observations on Quadruple Immunosuppression Maintenance Therapy Using Rapamycin, Low-Dose Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, and Prednisone Following ATG Induction. Transplantation Proceedings, 37(7), 3031-3033, September 2005.
  20. R.B. Khauli, Y. El-Hout, M. Hussein, F.J. Dagher, W. Medawar, A. Houjaij, S. Sawah, M. Daouk, M.Uwaydah, and A. Abdelnoor. A controlled Sequential Evaluation of Open Donor Nephrectomy Versus Classical and Modified Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: An Update. Transplantation Proceedings, 37, 2944-2946, 2005.
  21. Khauli RB, El-Hout Y, Hussein M. Technical modifications of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: improved results with refinements in technique that mimic open nephrectomy. Transplant Proceedings, 37(2): 635-6, March 2005.
  22. El-Hajj II, Abbas JS, Tawil AN, Mourad FH. Enterocutaneous fistula complicating a duodenal bezoar: an unusual presentation. Gastrointest Endosc. 2005 Jun; 61(7):877-8
  23. Makarem JA, Abbas JS, Otrock, ZK, Tawil AN, Taher AT, Shamseddine AI. Primary pure squamous cell carcinoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature. Eur. J. Gynaec. Oncol. 2005;26(4):443-5.
  24. Seoud M, Abbas J, Kaspar H, Khalil A, Geara F. Long term survival following aggressive surgery and radiotherapy for pelvic fibromatosis. Inter. J Gynecol Cancer 2005 Nov-Dec;15(6): 1112-4.
  25. Shamseddine A, Khalifeh M, Mourad F, Cheha A, Al-Kutoubi A, Abbas J, Habbal M, Maleab L, Bikhazi AB. Comparative pharmacokinetics and metabolic pathway of Gemcitabine intravenous and intraarterial delivery in unresectable pancreatic cancer. Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Clin Pharmacokinet, 2005;44(9):957-76.
  26. Jabbour-Khoury S, Khoury G,. Intrapertonial and intravenous route for pain relief in laparoscopic Cholecystectomy . et-al JSLS, 2005, July – September 3, 316-321.
  27. El Saghir NS, Shamseddine AI, Geara F, Bikhazi K, Rahal B, Salem ZM, Taher A, Tawil A, El Khatib Z, Abbas JS, Hourani M, Seoud M. Breast cancer in Lebanon. Increased age-adjusted incidence rates in younger-age groups at presentation: implications for screening and for Arab-American ethnic groups. Ethn Dis. 2005 Winter;15(1 Suppl 1): S1-11-2
  28. Shamseddine A, Khalifeh M, Chehal A, Saliba T, Taher A, Jalloul R, Bitar N, Dandashi A, Abbas J, Geara F. A clinical phase II study of Cisplatinum and Vinorelbine in advanced breast cancer. American Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005 Aug; 28(4):393-8.
  29. Khalifeh, M., Faraj, W., Heaton, N., Rela, M., Sharara, A.I. Successful living-related liver transplantation for familial hypercholesterolemia in the Middle East (2005) Transplant International, 17 (11), Pages 735-739.
  30. Kanafani, Z.A., Khalif, N., Kanj, S.S., Araj, G.F., Khalifeh, M., Sharara, A.I. Antibiotic use in acute cholecystitis: Practice patterns in the absence of evidence-based guidelines (2005) Journal of Infection, 51 (2), Pages 128-134.
  31. Aoun, E., El Hachem, S., Abdul-Baki, H., Ayyach, B., Khalifeh, M., Chaar, H., Kanafani, Z.A., (...), Sharara, A.I. The use and abuse of antibiotics in elective colorectal surgery: The Saga Continues... (2005) International Journal of Surgery, 3 (1), Pages 69-74.
  32. Akel S, Khalifeh M, Makhlouf Akel M: Gallstone pancreatitis in Children: atypical presentation and review. European Journal of Pediatrics April 2005.
  33. DB Williams, RS Alami, EH Lawson, BR Sanchez, BY Safadi, MJ Curet, JM Morton. Gastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factors. ASBS Plenary Session June 30, 2005, Orlando, FL.
  34. BR Sanchez, CJ Mohr, JM Morton, MD, BY Safadi, RS Alami, MJ Curet. Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-y gastric bypass (TRRYGB) and traditional Roux-en-y gastric bypass (LRYGB). ASBS Plenary Session June 30, 2005, Orlando, FL.
  35. R Alvarado, G Hsu, BY Safadi, R Alami, B Sanchez, JM Morton, MJ Curet. The impact of pre-operative weight loss in patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-y gastric bypass (LRYGB). ASBS Poster Session July 1st , 2005, Orlando, FL.
  36. RS Alami, BY Safadi. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is effective in the treatment of obesity related type2 diabetes melitus. Middle East Medical Assembly (MEMA) May 13, 2005, Beirut, Lebanon.
  37. GP Hsu, JM Morton, L Jin, BY Safadi, MJ Curet. Does the SF-36 predict post-operative weight loss? Surg Endosc 2005; 19(S):215.
  38. A Shah, E Sho, BY Safadi. Relationship of weight loss and serum Ghrelin following gastric bypass in a rat model. Twenty second annual Stanford medical student symposium, May 2005, Stanford, CA.
  39. RS Alami, B Sanchez, JM Morton, M Curet, SM Wren, BY Safadi. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass performed at a VA facility compared to an academic facility: A single surgeon's two year experience. (Association of VA Surgeons, Salt Lake City, UT , March 2005).
  40. RS Alami RS, BY Safadi, MD, JM Morton, SM Wren, J Breckenridge, V Froelicher. Do Veteran Patients with High Body Mass Utilize More Health Care Resources? (Pacific Coast Surgical Association, Laguna Niguel, CA, February 2005).
  41. BY Safadi, O Rosito, M Nino-Murcia, I Perkash. Laparoscopic colostomy is ideal for patients with spinal cord associated colonic dysmotility. (Association of VA Surgeons, Richmond, VA, April 2004).
  42. J Kieran J, R Hall, SW Wren, M Curet, BY Safadi. Initial results of Laparoscopic Roux-Y-Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity at a VA Medical Facility. (Association of VA Surgeons, Richmond, VA, April 2004).
  43. J Kieran J, BY Safadi, JM Morton, Hsu Gloria, M Curet. Comparing the outcome of Laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass at a University hospital and VA facility. (American Society for Bariatric Surgery, San Diego,CA, June 2004).
  44. J Kieran J, BY Safadi, JM Morton, Hsu Gloria, M Curet. Ante colic Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity is Associated with Shorter Operative Times and Fewer Internal Hernias. (SAGES, Denver, CO, March 2004).
  45. R Nagubandi, D Turner, BY Safadi , R de la Torre, S Wren , LW Way. Evaluation of a cutting-sealing bipolar instrument. (SAGES, Denver, CO, March 2004).
  46. Leroy J, Jamali FR, Forbes L, Smith M, Marescaux J: Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer Surgery: Long term outcomes. Surg Endosc. 18: 281-289, 2004.
  47. Abu Murad Y., Khalife M., Tawil A., Shamseddine A. Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Isolated Left Adrenal Metastasis in Liver Transplant Patients.Annals of Saudi Medicine. 24 (1): 65- 67, 2004.
  48. Saghir N, Otrok Z, Mufarrij A, Salem Z, Shamseddine A, Abbas JS. Dexrazoxane for anthracycline extravasation and GM-CSF for skin ulceration and wound healing. Lancet Oncol. 5: 320-21, 2004.
  49. BY Safadi, Winfield H. Laparoscopic Repair of Parastomal Hernias: Initial Results. Surg Endosc 2003; 17(S):244.
  50. BY Safadi, O Rosito, M Nino-Murcia, V Wolfe, I Perkash.Spinal Cord Injury and Colonic Dysmotility: Which stoma works better? (Association of VA Surgeons, Nashville, TN, May 2003).
  51. M Kown, SW Wren, BY Safadi. A Comparison of the Utilization of Antireflux surgery at a Single VA Facility to the National VA Trend. (Association of VA Surgeons, Nashville, TN, May 2003).
  52. Khalife, M., and G. Al Awar. Pentastomiasis and Halzoun or Marrara. In Tropical Surgery, ed. R. Kamel and J. S. P. Lumley. Springer-Verlag. London, Limited Publishers. 2003.
  53. Khalife, M., Al Awar, G. Fascioliasis. Tropical Surgery, ed. R. Kamel and J. S. P. Lumley. Springer-Verlag. London, Limited Publishers. 2003.
  54. R.B. Khauli, M. Hussein, A. Shaar, R. Madi, W. Medawar, A. Habbal, A. Kazma and F. Dagher. A prospective evaluation of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy versus open donor nephrectomy. Transplantation Proceedings, 35(7): 2552, November 2003.
  55. R.B. Khauli, M. Hussein, R. Madi, A. Shaar and F.J. Dagher. Technical modifications of laparoscopic donor nephrectomy associated with improved graft quality and transplant outcome. Transplantation Proceedings, 35(7): 2551, November 2003.
  56. Dakdouki FK, Araj GF, Hussein M. Campylobacter jejuni: unusual cause of cholecystitis with lithiasis. Case report and literature review. Clinical Microbiology and Infectio. 9 (9): 970-972, 2003.
  57. Salem Shabb N, Boulos F, Tawil A, Hussein M, Hourani M. Clear cell sarcoma (malignant melanoma of soft parts): fine-needle aspiration cytology of a highly pigmented tumor. Diagn Cytopathol. 28(6): 313-5, June 2003.
  58. Bitar F, Obeid M., Dabbous I, Hayek P, Akel S, Mroueh S: Acute Respiratory Distress Associated With External Jugular Vein Catherterization in the Newborn. Pediatric Pulmonology 36:549-550, 2003.
  59. Kanafani Z.,Khalife N., Araj G., Khalife M. Shara A. Antibiotic Use in Acute Cholecystitis at a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon. Lebanese Journal of Medical Sciences,(12):12-16, September 2003.
  60. Khalife M., Mourad F., Koutoubi A. Percutaneous Hepaticojejunostomy using a metal stent for Injury of the Right Hepatic Duct After Laparoscopic Surgery with three Years Follow-Up. Journal of vascular & Interventional Radiology, 2003 (In Press).
  61. Uthman I., Bizri AR., Khalife M. Peritoneal Sarcoidosis. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 2002, 31(5): 353.
  62. Aleywan N., Nassar A., Hussein M., Usta I. and Khalil A,. Laparoscopic appendectomy at 34 weeks of gestation. Gynaecological Endoscopy 11: 445-447, 2002.
  63. Shaar A, Khauli RB, Medawar W, Habbal A, Hussein M, Madi R, Qudah H. Rabbit ATG, Single bolus Induction Therapy With Rabbit ATG in mismatched Living Related and Living Unrelated Donor Transplants. Transplantation 74(4): 470, 2002.
  64. Khauli RB, Hussein M. Technical modifications of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: Impact on graft quality and recipient complications. Transplantation 74(4): 89, 2002.
  65. Khauli RB, Hussein M, Shaar A, Madi R, Medawar W, Habbal A, Dagher F. A Controlled Prospective Evaluation of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Versus Open Donor Nephrectomy: Is Open Nephrectomy Still Justified? Transplantation 74(4): 438, 2002.
  66. Khauli RB, Hussein M, Shaar A, Habbal A, Madi R, Medawar W, Dagher F. A Controlled Prospective Evaluation of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Versus Open Donor Nephrectomy: Is Open Nephrectomy Still Justified? BJU International 90(2): 231, 2002.
  67. El Saghir NS, Shamseddine AI, Geara F, Bikhazi K, Rahal B, Salem ZM, Taher A, Tawil A, El Khatib Z, Abbas J, Hourani M, Seoud M. Age distribution of breast cancer in Lebanon: increased percentages and age adjusted incidence rates of younger-aged groups at presentation. J Med Liban. 50(1-2):3-9, Jan-Apr 2002.
  68. Hobeika P. and Bikhazi K. Management of the Thyroid Nodule. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology. 16(5), June 2002.
  69. Akel S., Rassi A., Tawil A., Musallam S., Makhlouf M. "Renal Hemangioma inChildren: Literature Update". British Journal of Urology Vol. 90, 758-760 May 2002.
  70. Akel S. Makhlouf Akel M., Nasr W. " Intraabdominal abscesses in Children The usual and the unusual". Journal of the Arab Board of Medical Specializations. 4(2):19-23, 2002.
  71. Mourad F., Khalife M., Al-Kutoubi A., Khalil I. Inferior vena cava obstruction in Budd-Chiari syndrome: successful treatment by radiological stenting followed by a protosystemic shunt. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; 13:275-277, 2001.
  72. Sharara A., Dandan I.,Khalife M. Living-related donor transplantation other than kidney: Transplant Proc,33(5):2745-6, August 2001.
  73. Sharara A. , Khalife M. , Yaghi C., Noun R., Sayegh R., Khoury. G. Update on the Status of Liver Transplantation in Lebanon. Lebanese Medical Journal Volume 49(2). 117-120, 2001.
  74. Abou Musa A, Nassar A., Usta I, Khalil A, Hussein M. Laparoscopic Unwinding and Cystectomy of Twisted Dermoid Cyst During Secondary Trimester of Pregnancy. J American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy 8(3): 456-60, August 2001.
  75. Atiyeh B, Khalil I, Hussein M, Al Amm C, Musharafieh R. Temporary Arteriovenous Fistula and Microsurgical Free Tissue Transfer for Reconstruction of Complex Defects. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 108(2): 485-8, August 2001.
  76. Khauli R.B., Hussein M., Hijaz A., Wazzan W.. Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: Overcoming the Learning Curve. Journal of Tranplantation Proceedings, 33, 2673-2674, 2001.
  77. Sidani et al, Primary Umbilical Endometriosis. Clinical & Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, 214/21: 1-2, 2001.
  78. Zein, Sidani et al. Myelolipoma of the Adrenal Gland Diagnosis and Management. Saudi Medical Journal, 22(5):457-459, 2001.
  79. Marescaux J, Smith MK, Folscher D, Jamali FR, Malassagne B, Leroy J.: Telerobotic laparoscopic cholecystectomy: initial clinical experience with 25 patients. Annals of Surgery. 234(1): 8-9, July 2001.
  80. Navez B, Mutter D, Russier Y, Vix M, Jamali FR, Lipski D, Cambier E, Guiot P, Leroy J, Marescaux J: The safety of laparoscopic approach for acute cholecystitis: a retrospective study of 609 cases. World Journal of Surgery, 25(10): 1352-6, Oct 2001.
  81. Becmeur F., Jamali FR, Moog R., Keller L., Christmann D., Donato L., Kauffmann I., Schwaab C., Carrenard G., Sauvage P.: Thoracoscopic treatment for delayed presentation congenital diaphragmatic hernia in the infant: a report of three cases. Surgical Endoscopy, 15(10): 1163-6, Oct 2001.
  82. Dabbous A, Jabbour-Khoury S, Rachid Chehadeh I, Bartelmaos T and Khoury G: Ondansetron versus Dehydrobernzperiodal and Metoclopramide in management of post operative Nausea in Laparoscopic Surgery Patients. J.S.L.S,5: 1139-1142, 2001.
  83. Akel S., Nasr W. "Multiple ipsilateral congenital diaphragmatic pathologies: rarities to consider". European Journal of Paediatric Surgery; 11(3): 200-203, June 2001.
  84. Sharara AI, Abi Saad G., Haddad M., Mansour A., Tawil A. Acute Granulomatous Schistosomal Cholecystitis. European Journal Gastroenterol Hepatol., 13(8): 1001-3, 2001.
  85. Rivers E, Abi Saad G. Adrenal Insufficiency in Surgical ICU patients. Chest. March 2001.
  86. Abu-Musa A, Khalil A, Ghaziri G, Seoud M, Abbas J. Synchronous vulvar and breast cancer. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 100(1): 92-3, Dec 2001.
  87. Taha A.M., Nassar C.F. Hemorrhagic shock decreases alanine absorption in the rat jejunum. Restoration with calcium channel blockers. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2000.
  88. Sidani et al. Biliary-Colonic Fistula Through a Cystic Duct Stump. International Surgery, 85: 231-233, 2000.
  89. Jabbour-Khoury S, Khoury G., Soueidi A, Baraka A. Laparoscopic Spleenectomy in a Patient with Acquired angioneurotic edema, J.S.L.S,Vol.4:305-307, 2000.
  90. Khoury G., Abiad F., Geagea T., Nabbout G., Jabbour S. Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts of the Liver and Spleen. Surgical Endoscopy, 14: 243-245, 2000.
  91. Prachalias A., Khalife M., Fransavilla R., Muiesan P., Dhwan A., Baker A., Hadzic D., Mieli-Vergani G., Rella M., Heaton N. Original Article, Liver Transplantation for Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency in Children. Transpl Int 13: 207-210, 2000.
  92. Mourad F.H., Khalife M., Khoury, G. and Al-Kutoubi, A. Common Bile Duct Obstruction Secondary to A Balloon Separated From A Fogarty Vascular Embolectomy Catheter During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy . Surgical Endoscopy, 14: 500-501, 2000.
  93. Sharara A., Khalife M. Liver transplantation: a view from the Middle East: BMJ Middle East. 7(77):6-11, December 2000.
  94. Jamali FR, Mutter D, Smith M, Leroy J, Marescaux J: Modalits des ligatures vasculaires et tendue de la rsection dans la chirurgie coelioscopique de la sigmoidite. Le Journal de Coelio-chirurgie, , Vol 36: 49-53, Dec 2000.
  95. Folscher D.J., Jamali FR, Leroy J., Marescaux J.: Utility of a new soft, non-woven polypropylene mesh for the transabdominal extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair: short term results. Hernia, 4: 223-227, 2000.
  96. Folscher D.J., Jamali FR, Leroy J., Marescaux J.: Totally extrafascial transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair: a merger of anatomy and surgery. Hernia, 4: 228-233, 2000.
  97. Jamali FR, Leroy J., Marescaux J.: Traitement laparoscopique des volumineuses hernies hiatales. Le Journal de Coelio-chirurgie, March 2000; Vol 33: 4-8.
  98. Mutter D, Jamali FR, Moody DL, Rodeheaver GT, Marescaux J.: The concept of protected mesh for intraperitoneal abdominal wall reinforcement. Preclinical evaluation of a new composite mesh. Hernia, June 2000; Vol 4, [suppl.]: S3-S9.
  99. Mutter D, Jamali FR, Marescaux J: Traitement chirurgical des sigmodites aigus. J Chirurgie, 137 : 16-20, 2000.
  100. R. Khauli and Hussein M. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. British Journal Urology International 86, Suppl. 3: 258, 2000.
  101. Geara, F.B., Nasr, E., Tucker, S.L., Bikhazi, K., Abbas, J., Salem, Z., ElSaghir, N., Shamseddine, A., Bazarbachi, A., Issa, P. Results of Adjuvant Radiotherapy alone and Combined modality Therapy for High Risk Breast Cancer Patients with 10 or more Positive Axillary Lymphnodes. American Society of therapeutic Radiology & Oncology March 27, 2000.
  102. Abu Jawdeh L., Haidar R., Bitar F., Morueh S., Akel S., Nuwayri-Salti N., and Dbaibo G. "Aspergillus Vertebral Osteomyelitis in a Child with a Primary Monocyte Killing Defect: Response to GM-CSF Therapy". Journal of Infection; 41(1):97-100, July 2000.
  103. Abi Saad G., Taha A.M. Restoration of Continence After Shot Gun Injury to the Anus. The Journal of Trauma, 49(5): 954-957, 2000.
  104. Talhouk AS., Abi Saad G. Richters Hernia: An Unusual presentation. Lebanese Medical Journal, 48 (1): 34-36, 2000.
  105. Abbas JS, Hourani MH, Abyad F: Pancreatic cancer arising from long-standing obstuctive pancreatitis due to pancreatic trauma:Case report. International Journal of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery. HPB (2000) 2 (3): 351-354.
  106. BY Safadi, MD, JM Marks. Endoscopic Management of a Rare consequence of the Cystic Duct Remnant. Surg Endosc 1999; 13 (S1).
  107. MG Patti, CV Feo, U Diener, A Tamburini, M Arcerito, BY Safadi, LW Way. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy Relieves Dysphagia When the Esophagus is Dilated. Surg Endosc 1999; 13 (S1).
  108. BY Safadi, MD, D Tyrrell, S Marks, Y Fujino, C Feo, SJ Mulvihill. Laparoscopic Resection of Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors. The Early Experience at the University of California, San Francisco. Surg Endosc 1999; 13 (S1).
  109. MG Patti, M Arcerito, A Tamburini, CV Feo, BY Safadi, U Diener, LW Way. Effect of Laparoscopic Fundoplication on GERD-Induced Respiratory Symptoms. Gastroenterology 1999; 116(4): A1339.
  110. MG Patti, BY Safadi, A Tamburini, U Diener, M Arcerito,LW Way. Laparoscopic Treatment of Epiphrenic Diverticulum.Gastroenterology 1999; 116(4): A1340.
  111. BY Safadi, W Gantert, LW Way, QY Duh: A New Method for Initial Trocar Placement for Laparoscopy Using the STEP Device.(European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons, Lind, Austria June 1999).
  112. Kanj N., Khani M., Harb H., Jibrail J., Taha A.M.: Lethality of Parathion Intoxication and Drug Overdose in Suicidal Admissions. A Seven Years Experience. Critical Care Medicine, 27(1S): A 67(100), 1999.
  113. Uthman I., Bizri, A.R., Shabb N., Khoury M., Khalife M. Peritoneal Sarcoidosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 128 (5): 351-354, April 1999.
  114. Murad F.H., Hussein M., Bahlawan M., Haddad M., Tawil A. Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to Appendiceal Mucoceal: Case report and literature review. Digestive Diseases and Sciences 44(8):1594-1599, 1999.
  115. Khoury G., Abiad F., Hussein M., Bikhazi K, Khalifeh M., Jabbour S., Deeba S., Laparoscopic Colorectal Resections, Initial Experience at the AUBMC. Lebanese Medical Journal, 47(3):159-163, 1999.
  116. Ashkar K., Deeb L.S, Bikhazi K., Arnaout M.S - Unusual Manifestation of an Ampullary Tumor Presenting with Severe Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Digestion;60:583-586, 1999.
  117. Akel S., Khoury G., Saghieh Said, Zaatari Ghazi, Jabbour Samar. "Meckel's Diverticulum": Revisited. Journal of the Arab Board of Medical Specializations, 1 (1):67-71, January 1999.
  118. Talhouk AS., Abi Saad G. Is Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome a Real Clinical Entity? Contemporary Surgery, 54(6):365-366, 1999.
  119. Sidani et al. Guidelines for the Management of Colon & Rectal Cancer displayed on the AUB-MC. 1998.
  120. Baraka A., Jabbour-Khoury S., Assaf B., Karam V., Khoury G. Correlation of the End-Tidal pco2 During Laparoscopic Surgery with the PH of the Gastric Juice( Influence of the H2-blocker nizatidine). Surgical Endoscopy. JSLS 2: 163-167,1998.
  121. Khoury G, Jabbour-Khoury S, Soueidi A, Nabbout G, Baraka A. Anaphylactic Shock complicating Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts of The Liver. Surgical Endoscopy 1998: 12; 152-154.
  122. Kaddura I., Khoury G. Laparoscopic Transverse Rectus Abdominus Flap Delay for Autogenous Breast Cancer Reconstruction. Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, February 1998.
  123. Abiad F., Geagea T., Jabbour-khoury S., Khoury G. Long Term Results of Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cyst of the Liver. Surgical Endoscopy, 12(5), May 1998.
  124. Abiad F., Jabbour-Khoury S., Khoury G., Nabbout G., Salem, Z. Laparoscopic Splenectomy Three Trocar Technique. Surgical Endoscopy, 12 (5), May 1998.
  125. Dabbous A., Itani M., Kawas N., Karam V., Aouad M., Baraka A., Jabbour Khoury S., Khoury G. Post-Laparoscopic Vomiting in Females Versus Males: Comparison of Prophylactic Antiemetic Action of Ondansetron Versus MetoclopramideJ.S.L.S 2:273-236.1998.
  126. Hussein M.K., Taha A.M., Wehbeh M. Laparoscopic Reduction of Intussusception in the Adult. Surgical Rounds 3, 375-378,1998.
  127. Hussein M.K., Taha A.M., Haddad F.F., Bassim Y.R. Bupivacaine Local Injection in Anorectal Surgery. International Surgery, 83: 56-57, 1998.
  128. Hussein M.K., Khoury G., Taha A.M. Laparoscopic Inguinal hernia Repair. International Surgery 83:253-255, 1998.
  129. Atiyeh B.S., Hussein M.K., Kayle D., Nasser A., Hashim A.H. Muscle Transposition Flap for Salvage of Exposed Peripheral Prosthetic Vascular Grafts. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 41 (5):640-645, 1998.
  130. Hussein M.K., Lakkis S.A. Pseudoaneurysms of the Popliteal Artery Following Arthroscopic Menisectomy. Bulletin. Hospital for Joint Diseases, Vol. 57(2), 1998.
  131. Akel S., Haddad F., Hashem H., Soubra M., Mounla N.. "Traumatic Injuries of the Alimentary Tract In Children"..Pediatric Surgery International, 13:104-107, March 1998.
  132. Akel S., Hashim H., Khoury G. "Acquired Recto Vaginal Fistula in Early Infancy: Rare Presentation". Saudi Medical Journal, 19 (6):785-786, 1998.
  133. Farhat W., Akel S., Hemady K. "Urinary Retention Secondary to Mullerian Duct Remnant in an Infant" Canadian Journal of Urology, 5(1):482-484, March 1998.
  134. Akel S., Halabi J., Shawis R.. "Abdominal Situs Inversus with Congenital Duodenal Stenosis": Rare Association".. European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 8 (1):55-57, February 1998.
  135. Taha A.M., Hejazi M., Saade N.E., Nassar C.F.: The effect of hemorrhagic shock on the absorption of aminoacids in the rat jejunum. The FASEB Journal , 11(3): A34 (198), 1997.
  136. Baraka A., Soubra M., Kawas N., Kawkabani N. Ipsilateral Bronchial Intubation in a Neonate for Expansion of Postoperative Unilateral Atelecyasis. A Case Report. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology, 14(2 ) June 1997.
  137. Jamali FR, Kurtzman S, Deckers PJ. Role of Axillary Dissection in Mammographically Detected Breast Cancer. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, 6 (2): 343-358, April 1997.
  138. Jamali FR, Welch JP. Diverticulitis of the Transverse Colon. In Diverticular Disease: Management of the Difficult Surgical Patient. Eds: Welch, Cohen, Sardella, Vignati. Williams and Wilkins, 1997.
  139. Atiyeh B.S., Hussein M.K., Tayim A.M., Zaatari A.M., Fakih R.R. Early Microvascular Reconstruction of Gustilo Type III-C Lower Extremity Wound. Scandinavian Journal Plastic and Reconstructive Hand Surgery, 31:351-353, 1997.
  140. Khoury G. Cetrimide Overdose.(Letter to the Editor). 0Surgical Endoscopy, 1997.
  141. Seoud M., Khalil A., Shamseddine A., Salem Z., Saghir N.,Bikhazi K., N.Bitar, G. Azar, H. Kaspar. Tamoxifen and Gynecologic Pathologies: A Prospective Study. P 51.27, 1997. Dept. Obstet. & Gynecol. and Med. Oncol., AUBMC, Beirut.
  142. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Hamada F., Kanj N.: Straight Pin Aspiration in Young Women. The Journal of Trauma, 40(5): 827-828, 1996.
  143. Taha A.M., Shabb B., Nassar H. Surgical Therapy for Pulmonary Hydatidosis. International Surgery, 81:187-188, 1996.
  144. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Hashem H., Bassim Y., Hubayter R., Ramadan F. Thoracoscopy for Empyema. Surgical Rounds, 19(8): 313-316, 1996.
  145. Khoury G., Sfeir R., Khalife M., Jabbour S., Nabbout G.: Penetrating Trauma to the Abdominal Vessels. The Lebanese War Experience. Cardiovascular Surgery: 4(3): 405-407,1996.
  146. Shabb B., El-Zein Ch., Awar Gh., Khoury G. Early Results of Thorascopic Treatment of Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts of the Lung. Mediterranean Congress on Interventional Diagnosis for Thorax Diseases(121-124), May 1996.
  147. Sfeir R., Khoury S., Khoury G., Rustum J., Ghabash M. Ischaemia of the hand after Radical Artery Monitoring. Cardiovascular Surgery, 4(4):456-458, 1996.
  148. Khoury G., Jabbour-Khoury S., Bikhazi K. Results of Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts of the Liver. Surgical Endoscopy, 10: 57-59, 1996.
  149. Jamali FR, Ricci A, Deckers PJ. Pagets Disease of the Nipple areolar complex. Surgical Clinics of North America, 76 (2): 365-381, 1996.
  150. Bulbul Ma., Saker G., Salem-Shabb N., Halabi J., Bikhazi K. Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord. Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, 30(4):333-335, Aug 1996.
  151. Brandt, MD, BY Safadi, MD, D Jacobs,MD. Routine Radiologic Interpretation of Intraoperative   Cholangiograms: An Unnecessary Expense. Gastroenterology 1995; 108(4): A1214
  152. Barada K.A., El Dika S.S., Atweh S.F., Taha A.M., Saade N.E., Nassar C.F.: Capsaicins inhibition of alanine absorption in the rat jejunum is neurally mediated and involves a decrease in the affinity for alanine absorption. Gastroenterology, A716 (108), 1995.
  153. Taha A.M., Saade N.E., El-Mogharbil N., Barada K., Nassar C.F.: Capsaicin specific effect on aminoacid absorption in the rat jejunum. The FASEB Journal, 9(3): A368 (2130), 1995.
  154. Nassar C.F., Barada K.A., Abdallah L.E., Hamdan W.S., Taha A.M., Atweh S.F., Saade N.E.: Involvement of Capsaicin Sensitive Primary Afferent Fibers in the Regulation of Jejunal Alanine Absorption. American Journal of Physiology, 268(31): G695-G699, 1995.
  155. Shabb B., Taha A.M., Nabbout G., Haddad R.: Complete Transection of the Right Mainstem Bronchus in a 5 Year Old Girl - Successful Delayed Repair. The Journal of Trauma, 38(6) 964-966, 1995.
  156. Shabb B., Taha A.M., ,b>Khoury G. Thorascopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts. Mediterranean Journal of Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, X(4): 236-237, 1995.
  157. Haddad F., Wazzan G., Khoury G. Management of Hydatid Cyst of peripheral Muscles; Case report and review of literature. Mediterranean Journal of Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Vol. x, N.3/ 1995.
  158. Khoury G. Is Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts of Liver a Feasible Option?(Letter to the Editor). Surgical Endoscopy 9: 935, 1995.
  159. Sfeir R., Khoury G., Kanaan M. Vascular Trauma to the Lower Extremity: The Lebanese War Experience. Cardiovascular Surgery, 3(6):653-657, 1995.
  160. Atiyeh B.S., Sfeir R.E., Hussein M.K., Hussami T. Preliminary Arteriovenous Fistula for Free-Flap Reconstruction in the Diabetic Foot. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 95 (6): 1062-1069, 1995.
  161. Nassar C.F., Hamdan W.S., Barada K.A., Taha A.M., Atweh S.F., Jabbour S.J., Saade N.E.: Dual antagonisitic effects of vagal afferents and efferents on jejunal alanine absorption. Society of Neuroscience, 20:1377, 1994.
  162. Awad J., Azar B., Soubra M. Sonographic Diagnosis of a Urachal Cyst in Utero. Acta Obstetrica and Gynecologica, Vol. 73: 1156-1157, 1994.
  163. Khoury G., Sfeir R., Nabbout G., Jabbour-Khoury S., Fahl M. Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistulae: The Lebanese War Experience. The European Journal of Vascular Surgery, 8(2):171-173 1994.
  164. Baraka A., Jabbour S., Hammoud R., Aouad M., Najjar F., Khoury G., Sibai A. Can Pulse Oximetry and End-tidal Capnography Reflect Arterial Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy; 4,(4):93-139, 1994.
  165. Nassar N., Khoury G., Habbal A., Haddad F. Splenic Abscess Due to Salmonella Typhus: Case Report and Literature Review. Mediterranean Journal of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Vol.IX, No.3, 1994.
  166. Khoury G., Geagea T., Hajj A., Jabbour-Khoury S., Baraka A., Nabbout G. Laparoscopic Treatment of Hydatid Cysts of Liver. Surgical Endoscopy; Vol.8,(1103-1104), 1994.
  167. Bikhazi K. Editorial - Breast Cancer - Lebanese Medical Journal, Vol. 42, P.17-23, March 1994.
  168. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B.: Insulin in the Adrenal Medulla. The FASEB Journal , A19 (108), 1993.
  169. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B.: Preproinsulin Messenger Ribonucleic Acid in the Rat Adrenal gland. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, 23(6): 469-476, 1993.
  170. Taha A.: Shock, Physiologic Principles For Resuscitation. M.E. J. of Anesth. 12(1):63-71, 1993.
  171. Nabbout G., Hajjar G., Khoury G. Rectal Cancer, American University Hospital Experience. The Lebanese Medical Experience Vol. 40, No.4, 1993.
  172. Baraka A., Jabbour S., Ghabash M., Nader A., Khoury G., Sibai A. Comparison of Epidural Tramadol and Epidural Morphine for Post-Operation Analgesia Canadian Journal of Anesthesia; Vol. 40, No.4 (1-6), 1993.
  173. Baraka A., Jabbour-Khoury S., Hammoud R., Aouad M., Najjar F., Khoury G., Sibai A. End-tidal Carbon Dioxide and Oxyhemoglobin Saturation During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Anesthesia and Analgesia; Vol. 29(304-306), 1993.
  174. Khoury G. Chapter- Trauma to the Vascular Tree. Current Surgical Practice; Longam Group UK Ltd; 5: (43-52), 1993.
  175. Sfeir R.E., Khoury G., Hussein M.K. Axillopopliteal and Aortopopliteal Bypass. The Lebanese Medical Journal, Vol. 41: 1, 44-46, 1993.
  176. Khalifeh M., Khoury G., Hajj H., Sfeir R., Khoury S., Abi Saad G. Penetrating Missile Embolization. Eur J Vasc Surg, 7(4): 467-499, 1993.
  177. Nicolaides A.N, Hussein M.K, Szendro G., Christopoulos D., Vasdekis S., Clarke H. The relation of venous ulceration with ambulatory venous pressure measurement, Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vol.17 (2): 414-419, 1993.
  178. Akel S., Hemady K., Farhat W., Shoucair M. The Surgical Management of Ambiguous Genitalia at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Proceeding Book of the 4th Congress of the Arab Association of Paediatric Surgeons. pp:92-97, October 1993.
  179. Brown J.A., Renuart D., Gunning W.T., Taha A.: Ultrastructural Assessment of Blood Brain Barrier Permeability after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Rat Forebrain. Proceedings of the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons, 76: 364(1268), 1992.
  180. Taha A., Budd G.C., Pansky B., Thomford N.R.: Preproinsulin RNA in the Rat Adrenal gland. The FASEB Journal, A1515 (3358), 1992.
  181. Birkhahn R.H., Cardwell R.J., Birkhahn G.C., Crist K.A., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Palmitate Kinetics in Fasting Trauma Patients. The Journal of Trauma, 32(4): 427-432, 1992.
  182. Zein, Sidani. Ruptured Urethra in a Female. Saudi Medical Journal, 1992; 13(1): 63-64.
  183. Sfeir R., Khoury G., Haddad F., Fakih R., Khalife M.: Injury to the Popliteal Vessels. The Lebanese War Experience. World Journal of Surgery: 16; 6, 1156-1159, 1992.
  184. Lestringant G., Akel S., Qayed K., "The Pyloric Atresia-Junctional Epidermolysis, Bullosa Syndrome". Arch Dermatol. V. 128:1083-1086, August 1992.
  185. Taha A.: Insulin-Like Immunoreactivity in the Adrenal Medulla Cells. The FASEB Journal , A1391 (5922), 1991.
  186. Taha A., Clark S., Baciewicz F.: Widened Mediastinum Secondary to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Hospital Physician, 27(7): 47-51, 1991.
  187. Khoury G. Gastric Cancer Selective Clinical Review of 229 Cases at American University Hospital 1975-1990. Revue Medicale Libanaise, Vol.3, No.3 & 4, 1991.
  188. Akel S., Shawis R. "Megacystis-Megacolon-Hypoparistalsis: A Variant of Megacystis-Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome". Pediatric Surgery International. 6: 150-152, 1991.
  189. Abbas JS, Karakosis CP, Holyoke ED: Surgical Treatment and Outcome of Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Arch. Surg. 116;765-769, June 1991.
  190. Wheeler RA., Najmaldin AS., Soubra M., Griffiths DM., Atwell, JD. Surgical Presentation of Kawasaki Disease. British Journal of Surgery; Nov. 77(11):1273-1274, 1990.
  191. Khoury G., Hajj, H., Khoury S., Bassile S., Sfeir R. Penetrating Trauma to the Carotid Vessels: The Lebanese War Experience. European Journal of Vascular Surgery Vol.4:607-610, 1990.
  192. Sfeir R.E, Hussein M.K. Aorto popliteal bypass A Case Report. Journal of Vascular Surgery, Vol. 24 (5): 350-352, 1990.
  193. Slim M., Her Ch., Akel S., Dajani O., Hajj H., Baraka A. "Factors Affecting Survival of Children after Abdominal Trauma in Lebanese Civil War". Pediatric Surgery International. 5:188-191, 1990.
  194. Revesz T., Al-Khatib F., Shawis R., Gerami C., Akel S., Al-Khalil I, Draper J: "Paediatric Oncology in the U.A.E.: The Tawam Hospital Experience", Emirates Medical Journal, V.8, 23-28, 1990.
  195. Taha A., Kierstead B.S., Cardwell R., Thomford N.R.: Acute Pancreatitis in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Undersea Biomedical Research, 16:20-21, 1989.
  196. Khan A.H., Taha A. Thomford N.R.: Perforation of the Pulmonary Artery Secondary to Swan-Ganz Catheters. Contemporary Surgery, 34(1): 53-56, 1989.
  197. El Shafie M., Taha A., Klippel C.H.: The Apgar Scoring System: A Reliable Early Indicator of Prognosis in Newborn Infants with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Contemporary Surgery, 35 (9): 50-53, 1989.
  198. Zavell J., Taha A., Thomford N.R.: Cardiac Tamponade From Central Venous Catheterization. Hospital Physician, 25 (12):16-19, 1989.
  199. VanRynen J.L., Wood D.H., Higley M.R., Taha A.: Evaluation of the BIRD Model 7001 Ventilator Under Hyperbaric Conditions. Undersea Biomedical Research, 15:73-74, 1988.
  200. Cardwell R., Taha A., Vonu P., Thomford N.R.: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine, 3(2): 78-88, 1988.
  201. Brown J.A., Preul M.C., Taha A.: Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure After Head Injury. Pediatric Neuroscience, 14(6): 286-290, 1988.
  202. Chandnani P.C., Taha A., Mukesh J., Thomford N.R.: Localization of Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Radionuclide Scintigraphy. Hospital physician, 24(7): 61-62, 1988.
  203. Taha A., Zeiss J., Cardwell R., Chandnani P., Thomford N.R.: Rupture of the Right Diaphragm. An Often Occult and Potentially Lethal Injury. Contemporary Surgery, 32(6):48-51, 1988.
  204. Dajani O., Haddad F., Hajj H., Sfeir R., Khoury G. Injury to the Femoral Vessels: The Lebanese War Experience. European Journal of Vascular Surgery; 2 (293-296), 1988.
  205. Khoury G., Jabbour S. Carotid Endarterectomy. Where Do We Stand? Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology Vol.9, No.5 (403-415), 1988.
  206. Obeid M., Nassoura Z., Hajj H., Krisht A., Arnaout W., Mansour A., Rustom J., Najjar F., Khoury G., Shaaban J. Total Parental Nutrition. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology.9(4):237-356, 1988.
  207. Baraka Anis, Akel Samir, Haroun Sanie, Yazigi Alex. One-Lung Ventilation of the Newborn with Tracheo-Esophageal Fistula". Anesth Analg. 67: 189-191, 1988.
  208. Abbas JS, Beecham JE: Burn Wound Carcinoma. A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Burns 14 (3), 22-224, 1988.
  209. Abdo F., Massad M., Slim M., Fahl M., Saba M., Najjar F., Abi Saad G. Wandering Intravascular Missiles Surgery, 103(3):376-380,1988.
  210. Cadrwell R.J., Birkhahn G.C., Crist K.A., Taha A., Grecos G.P., Thomford N. R.. Palmitate Kinetics in Fasting Trauma Patients. Clinical Research, 35(3):365A, 1987.
  211. VanRynen J., Taha A., Ehrlich R., Parlette M.: Treatment of Cerebral Air Embolism in the Pediatric Patient. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine, 2(4): 199-204, 1987.
  212. Chandnani P.C., Mukesh J., Taha A. Thomford N.R.: Low Dose Intra-arterial Steptokinase for Segmental Renal Artery Occlusion. Surgical Rounds, 10(4): 75-79, 1987.
  213. Taha A., Buganski R., El Shafie M.: Torsion of a Wandering Spleen. A Rare Cause of Acute aAbdomen. Contemporary Surgery, 31 (7): 16-20, 1987.
  214. Zeiss J., Smith R.R., Taha A.: Iliopsoas Hypertrophy Mimicking Acute Abdomen in a Bodybuilder. Gastrointestinal Radiology, 12(4): 340-342, 1987.
  215. Baraka A., Akel S., Muallem M., et al:Bronchial Intubation in Children: Does theTube Bevel Determine the Side of Intubation?". Anesthesiology V. 67 (5), 869-870, November 1987.
  216. Akel S., Shawis R. Traumatic Perforation of the Oesophagus in a Neonate". Emirates Medical Journal. Vol. 5, 233-235, December 1987.
  217. Slim M., Akel S., Baraka A., Mounla N. "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Eventration". Middle East Journal Of Anesthesiology. Vol. 9 (1), 55-69, 1987.
  218. Akel Samir. Primary pre-operative Management and Transport of the Surgical Neonate". An Updated View. Middle East Journal Of Anesthesiology. Vol: 9 (1), 27-44, 1987.
  219. Thomford N.R., Chandnani P.C., Taha A., Chablani V.N., Busnardo A.C.: Anatomic Characteristics of the Pancreatic Arteries. Radiologic Observation and Their Clinical Significance. American Journal of Surgery, 151(6): 690-693, 1986.
  220. Taha A., Shah R.: A Modified Technique for Koch Ileostomy. Surg. Gynecol. & Obstet., 163 (4): 376-377, 1986.
  221. Taha A., Klippel C.: Pediatric Pancreatic Pseudocyst Associated with Cholelithiasis. J. of National Medical Association, 78(9): 887-891, 1986.
  222. Abbas JS, Masaad M, Mufarrij AA: Myosarcoma of the Stomach, A Clinicopathological Study. International Surg. 71: 176-181, 1986.
  223. Taha A., Welling R.: Acute Torsion of the Gallbladder in a 100-year old female patient. J. of National Medical Association, 77(5): 404-410, 1985.
  224. Taha A., Davidson P., Bailey W.C.: Surgical Treatment of Atypical Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis in Children. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 4(6): 664-667, 1985.
  225. Sfeir R., Bikhazi K., Salti I, Allam C. Thyroid Scan and the incidence of Carcinoma in Thyroid nodules in a middle eastern area. Lebanese Medical Journal 35:3, P:216-222, 1985.
  226. Akel S., McHutchon A.:"Fogarty Catheters and Foreign Bodies" (letter); Anaesthesia, 40(9), 920, 1985.
  227. Salem PH, Habobi A, Brihi E, Issa P, Abbas JS: Effectiveness of Cisplatin in the treatment of Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer Treatment reports, 69 (7-8): 891-893, 1985.
  228. Sfeir R., Bikhazi K., Salti I., Allam C. Ten years Clinical Experience in Thyroid Surgery. Lebanese Medical Journal 34:2 p.136-146-1984.
  229. Nassar Sami, Bu-Rashid Khalifa, Akel Samir,Tangential Missile Injuries to the Brain", Lebanese Medical Journal. 34(1) 97-103, 1984.
  230. Abbas JS, Hassoun P, Sfeir R: Pseudocyst of the Spleen. Leb. Med. J. 34 (1): 84-90, 1984.
  231. Welling R., Taha A., Goel T., Cranley J.J., Krause T., Hafner C., Tew J.: Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms. Surgery, 93(2): 319-323, 1983.
  232. Sidani, et al. Plasmacytoma of Large Bowel; Diseases of Colon & Rectum, 26:182-187,1983.
  233. Slim Michael, Akel Samir. Injuries to Vessels of the Neck".Middle East Journal Of Anesthesiology. V. 7, 105-111, 1983.
  234. Hassoun, Akel Samir , Slim Michael.Haemangio Endothelioma Causing Jejunal Obstruction in an infant". Lebanese Medical Journal. VOL. 33 218-224, 1983.
  235. Chadarevian J.P., Slim Michael, Akel Samir."Double Zonal Aganglionosis in Long Segment Hirschsprung's Disease with a skip area' in Transverse Colon". Journal Of Paediatric Surgery. 17 (2), 195-197, April 1982.
  236. Slim Michael, Akel Samir . "Hydatidosis in Childhood" Progress in Paediatric Surgery, V. 15, 119-129, 1982. (Paediatric Surgery in Tropical Countries).
  237. Taha A., Haddad R., Allam C., Baraka A.: The Thymus and Myasthenia Gravis. M.E. J. of Anesth., 6(2): 99-112, 1981.
  238. Abou Jamra, Fawzi, Akel Samir. "Repair of Major Defect of the upper Extremity with a Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap." A Case Report, British Medical Journal of Plastic Surgery. 34;121-123, 1981.
  239. Faris BM, Fahd S, Kreidieh I, Uwaydah M: Intraocular Penetration of Sisomicin in Rabbits. Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 98, 1980. Research Work on Pancreas Transplantation in Diabetic Patients, U.C.D.
  240. Abbas JS , Karakosis CP, Holyoke ED: Anorectal Melanoma: Clinical Features and Patient Survival. Internat. Surg. 65 (5): 423-426, 1980.
  241. Abu-Jamra F., Bikhazi K. Breast assymetry due to large fibroadenoma treated by excision and immediate reconstruction. Lebanese Medical Journal, Vol. 31, P. 375-379, 1980.
  242. Freiha G. Bikhazi K. Tachachi. Treatment of Hydatid Cyst by Certimide. Trans. of the Royal Soc. of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Vol. 75, P. 447-450-1980.
  243. Cunningham JN, Abbas JS , Adams PX, Spencer FC: Constant Pressure Aortic Root Perfusion Versus Cardioplegia and Hypothermia. J. Thorac. cardiovasc. Surg. 77 (4): 496-503, April 1979.
  244. Munaymneh W. Yacoubian V., Bikhazi K. Hydatidosis of the Pelvic Girdle Treatment by Partial Pelvectomy. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, June, Vol. 59A, No. 4: P. 538, 1977.
  245. Bikhazi, K. Changing Concept of Breast Biopsy. Lebanese Medical Journal, 28:3 p.349, 1975.
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