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Kenneth R. DeVault, M.D.

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Publications

  1. Alghubari A, Cheah R, Z Shah S, Naser AN, Lee AS, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. The impact of lung transplantation on esophageal motility and inter-relationships with reflux and lung mechanics in patients with restrictive and obstructive respiratory disease. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2024 Mar 24; e14788 [Epub ahead of print]
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  2. Koop AH, Middleton J, Travers PM, Ghoz H, Francis D, DeVault KR, Pang M. Number of bottles of esophageal biopsies in the evaluation of eosinophilic esophagitis and clinical outcomes. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2023 Aug; 47 (7):102142 Epub 2023 May 30
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  3. Aldhaleei WA, Bhagavathula AS, Wallace MB, DeVault KR, Faubion SS. The association between menopausal hormone therapy and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Menopause. 2023 Aug 01; 30(8):867-872. Epub 2023 Jun 27.
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  4. Laine L, DeVault K, Katz P, Mitev S, Lowe J, Hunt B, Spechler S. Vonoprazan Versus Lansoprazole for Healing and Maintenance of Healing of Erosive Esophagitis: A Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology. 2023 Jan; 164 (1):61-71 Epub 2022 Oct 10
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  5. DeVault KR. Esophageal dilation: pearls and pitfalls. Foregut. 2023; 3 (3):307-13
  6. Badri H, Satia I, Bansal V, Mangi MA, Tangaroonsanti A, DeVault KR, Lee AS, Houghton LA, Smith JA. Heartburn as a Marker of the Success of Acid Suppression Therapy in Chronic Cough. Lung. 2021 Dec; 199 (6):597-602 Epub 2021 Nov 19
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  7. Grover M, Berumen A, Peters S, Wei T, Breen-Lyles M, Harmsen WS, Busciglio I, Burton D, Vazquez Roque M, DeVault KR, Camilleri M, Wallace M, Dasari S, Neumann H, Houghton LA. Intestinal chemosensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome associates with small intestinal TRPV channel expression. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2021 Nov; 54 (9):1179-1192 Epub 2021 Sept 02
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  8. Zaver HB, Ghoz H, Malviya BJ, Brahmbhatt B, Palmer WC, Lacy BE, DeVault KR, Krishna M, Bi Y. Lymphocytic Esophagitis: Assessing Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2021 Nov; 66 (11):3976-3984 Epub 2020 Nov 20
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  9. Ghoz H, Stancampiano FF, Valery JR, Nordelo K, Malviya B, Lacy BE, Francis D, DeVault K, Bouras E, Krishna M, Palmer WC. Extent of eosinophilic esophagitis predicts response to treatment. Endosc Int Open. 2021 Aug; 9 (8):E1234-E1242 Epub 2021 July 16
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  10. Kwon JY, Kesler AM, Wolfsen HC, DeVault KR, Kroner PT. Hiatal Hernia Associated with Higher Odds of Dysplasia in Patients with Barrett's Esophagus. Dig Dis Sci. 2021 Aug; 66 (8):2717-2723 Epub 2020 Aug 27
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  11. Cheah R, Chirnaksorn S, Abdelrahim AH, Horgan L, Capstick T, Casey J, Peckham D, Boland A, Sutherland TJT, Beirne P, Lee AS, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. The Perils and Pitfalls of Esophageal Dysmotility in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Jun 1; 116 (6):1189-1200
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  12. McCain JD, Stancampiano FF, Bouras EP, DeVault KR, Gilbert EL, Ryan T, Maillis A, Heckman MG, Diehl NN, Palmer WC. Creation of a score to predict risk of high conscious sedation requirements in patients undergoing endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020 Mar; 91 (3):595-605.e3 Epub 2019 Nov 19
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  13. Tangaroonsanti A, Lee AS, Vela MF, Crowell MD, Erasmus D, Keller C, Mallea J, Alvarez F, Almansa C, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. Unilateral Versus Bilateral Lung Transplantation: Do Different Esophageal Risk Factors Predict Chronic Allograft Failure? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2019 Apr; 53 (4):284-289
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  14. Koop AH, Francis DL, DeVault KR. Visual and Automated Computer Analysis Differ Substantially in Detection of Acidic Reflux in Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun; 16 (6):979-980 Epub 2017 Nov 04
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  15. Tangaroonsanti A, Vela MF, Crowell MD, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. Esophageal dysmotility according to Chicago classification v3.0 vs v2.0: Implications for association with reflux, bolus clearance, and allograft failure post-lung transplantation. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Jun; 30 (6):e13296 Epub 2018 Feb 07
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  16. Tangaroonsanti A, Lee AS, Crowell MD, Vela MF, Jones DR, Erasmus D, Keller C, Mallea J, Alvarez F, Almansa C, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. Impaired Esophageal Motility and Clearance Post-Lung Transplant: Risk For Chronic Allograft Failure. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2017 Jun 29; 8 (6):e102 Epub 2017 June 29
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  17. DeVault KR. 2016 ACG Presidential Address. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 Jan; 112 (1):1-3
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  18. Houghton LA, Lee AS, Badri H, DeVault KR, Smith JA. Respiratory disease and the oesophagus: reflux, reflexes and microaspiration. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Aug; 13 (8):445-60 Epub 2016 July 06
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  19. Ganz RA, Edmundowicz SA, Taiganides PA, Lipham JC, DeVault KR, Horgan S, Jacobsen G, Luketich JD, Smith CC, Schlack-Haerer SC, Kothari SN, Dunst CM, Watson TJ, Peters J, Oelschlager BK, Perry KA, Melvin S, Bemelman WA, Smout AJ, Dunn D. Long-term Outcomes of Patients Receiving a Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device for Gastroesophageal Reflux. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 May; 14 (5):671-7 Epub 2015 June 02
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  20. Gehwolf P, Hinder RA, DeVault KR, Edlinger M, Wykypiel HF, Klingler PJ. Significant pressure differences between solid-state and water-perfused systems in lower esophageal sphincter measurement. Surg Endosc. 2015 Dec; 29 (12):3565-9 Epub 2015 Feb 21
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  21. Almansa C, Smith JA, Morris J, Crowell MD, Valdramidou D, Lee AS, DeVault KR, Houghton LA. Weak peristalsis with large breaks in chronic cough: association with poor esophageal clearance. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2015 Mar; 27 (3):431-42 Epub 2015 Jan 27
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  22. Lufrano R, Heckman MG, Diehl N, Devault KR, Achem SR. Nutcracker esophagus: Demographic, clinical features, and esophageal tests in 115 patients. Dis Esophagus. 2015; 28(1):11-8.
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  23. Qumseya BJ, Tayem Y, Almansa C, Dasa OY, Hamadneh MK, Al-sharif AF, Hmidat AM, Abu-limon IM, Nahhal KW, Alassas K, DeVault K, Wallace MB, Houghton LA. Irritable bowel syndrome in middle-aged and elderly Palestinians: its prevalence and effect of location of residence. Am J Gastroenterol. 2014 May; 109(5):723-39. Epub 2014 Mar 04.
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  24. Smith CD, DeVault KR, Buchanan M. Introduction of mechanical sphincter augmentation for gastroesophageal reflux disease into practice: early clinical outcomes and keys to successful adoption. J Am Coll Surg. 2014 Apr; 218 (4):776-81 Epub 2014 Jan 08
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  25. Achem SR, DeVault KR. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and the elderly. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2014 Mar; 43(1):147-60.
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  26. Choung RS, Locke GR 3rd, Francis DD, Katzka D, Winkle PJ, Orr WC, Crowell MD, Devault K, Harmsen WS, Zinsmeister AR, Talley NJ. Novel partial 5HT3 agonist pumosetrag reduces acid reflux events in uninvestigated GERD patients after a standard refluxogenic meal: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pharmacodynamic study. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2014 Jan; 26(1):13-20. Epub 2013 Sep 03.
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  27. Richter JE, Pandolfino JE, Vela MF, Kahrilas PJ, Lacy BE, Ganz R, Dengler W, Oelschlager BK, Peters J, DeVault KR, Fass R, Gyawali CP, Conklin J, DeMeester T, Esophageal Diagnostic Working Group. Utilization of wireless pH monitoring technologies: a summary of the proceedings from the esophageal diagnostic working group. Dis Esophagus. 2013 Nov-Dec; 26 (8):755-65 Epub 2012 Aug 07
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  28. Vazquez-Elizondo G, Ngamruengphong S, Khrisna M, Devault KR, Talley NJ, Achem SR. The outcome of patients with oesophageal eosinophilic infiltration after an eight-week trial of a proton pump inhibitor. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Nov; 38 (10):1312-9 Epub 2013 Oct 05
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  29. Jobe BA, Richter JE, Hoppo T, Peters JH, Bell R, Dengler WC, DeVault K, Fass R, Gyawali CP, Kahrilas PJ, Lacy BE, Pandolfino JE, Patti MG, Swanstrom LL, Kurian AA, Vela MF, Vaezi M, DeMeester TR. Preoperative diagnostic workup before antireflux surgery: an evidence and experience-based consensus of the Esophageal Diagnostic Advisory Panel. J Am Coll Surg 2013 Oct; 217 (4):586-97 Epub 2013 Aug 21
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  30. DeVault K, McMahon BP, Celebi A, Costamagna G, Marchese M, Clarke JO, Hejazi RA, McCallum RW, Savarino V, Zentilin P, Savarino E, Thomson M, Souza RF, Donohoe CL, O'Farrell NJ, Reynolds JV. Defining esophageal landmarks, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2013 Oct; 1300:278-295
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  31. Felix VN, DeVault K, Penagini R, Elvevi A, Swanstrom L, Wassenaar E, Crespin OM, Pellegrini CA, Wong R. Causes and treatments of achalasia, and primary disorders of the esophageal body. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2013 Oct; 1300:236-249
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  32. 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 Prevention Network. 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
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  33. 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 Sept 23
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  34. 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
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  35. 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, Lisovsky M, Srivastava A, Riddell RH, Johnson LF, Saunders MD, Chuttani R. Barrett's esophagus: endoscopic diagnosis. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Sep; 1232:53-75.
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  36. 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, Ringressi MN, Degli'Innocenti DR, Castiglione F, Masini E, Hunt RH. Barrett's esophagus: proton pump inhibitors and chemoprevention II. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2011 Sep; 1232:114-39.
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  37. Almansa C, Devault KR, Achem SR. A comprehensive review of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011 Sep; 45(8):658-64.
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  38. 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.
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  39. Odell JA, DeVault KR. Extended stent usage for persistent esophageal leak: should there be limits? Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Nov; 90(5):1707-8.
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  40. 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.
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  41. DeVault KR, Talley NJ. Insights into the future of gastric acid suppression. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Sep; 6 (9):524-32
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  42. 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
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  43. Holtmann G, Chassany O, Devault KR, Schmitt H, Gebauer U, Doerfler H, Malagelada JR. International validation of a health-related quality of life questionnaire in patients with erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Mar 15; 29(6):615-25. Epub 2008 Dec 19.
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  44. 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
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  45. Devault KR. GI and hepatology 2008: advances and case discussions. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jun; 2 (3):319-22
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  46. 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.
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  47. Devault KR. Pantoprazole: a proton pump inhibitor with oral and intravenous formulations. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Dec; 1 (2):197-205
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  48. DeVault KR. How to prepare for GI board recertification. Am J Gastroenterol. 2007 Oct; 102(10):2126-7.
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  49. Devault KR. Management of reflux disease in elderly patients. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2007 Jul; 3 (7):527-9
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  50. 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 Epub 2007 Mar 20
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  51. DeVault KR, Morgenstern DM, Lynn RB, Metz DC. Effect of pantoprazole in older patients with erosive esophagitis. Dis Esophagus. 2007; 20 (5):411-5
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  52. Ferguson DD, Ferguson DD, DeVault KR. Medical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2007 Jan; 8 (1):39-47
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  53. 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.
  54. 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
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  55. 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.
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  56. 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.
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  57. 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.
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  58. 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.
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  59. 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
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  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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
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  63. Stark ME, Devault KR. Complications following fundoplication. Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2006; 8(2):40-53.
  64. 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.
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  65. Achem SR, Devault KR. Dysphagia in aging. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2005 May-Jun; 39 (5):357-71
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  66. 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.
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  67. DeVault KR, Castell DO, American College of Gastroenterology. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jan; 100 (1):190-200
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  68. 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.
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  69. DeVault KR, Swain JM, Wentling GK, Floch NR, Achem SR, Hinder RA. Evaluation of vagus nerve function before and after antireflux surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2004 Nov; 8 (7):883-8; discussion 888-9
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  70. 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
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  71. Wolfsen HC, Hemminger LL, DeVault KR. Recurrent Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma after esophagectomy. BMC Gastroenterol. 2004 Aug 25; 4:18
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  72. Ferguson DD, DeVault KR. Dysphagia. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2004 Aug; 7 (4):251-258
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  73. 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
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  74. DeVault KR. Extraesophageal symptoms of GERD. Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Nov; 70 Suppl 5:S20-32
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  75. 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
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  76. DeVault KR, Cernigliaro JG. Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb; 6 (1):71-73
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  77. 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
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  78. 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
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  79. 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.
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  80. 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
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  81. 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.
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  82. Lukens FJ, Machicao VI, Woodward TA, DeVault KR. Esophageal sarcoidosis: an unusual diagnosis. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Jan; 34 (1):54-6
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  83. Malhi-Chowla N, Wolfsen HC, DeVault KR. Esophageal dysmotility in patients undergoing photodynamic therapy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Oct; 76(10):987-9.
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  84. Ukleja A, DeVault KR, Stark ME, Achem SR. Lichen planus involving the esophagus. Dig Dis Sci. 2001 Oct; 46 (10):2292-7
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  85. DeVault KR. Surgery versus medical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jun; 96(6):1932-3.
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  86. DeVault KR. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: extraesophageal manifestations and therapy. Semin Gastrointest Dis. 2001 Jan; 12(1):46-51.
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  87. Szarka LA, DeVault KR, Murray JA. Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 Jan; 76(1):97-101.
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  88. DeVault KR. Managed care issues in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Manag Care. 2000 Oct; 6(16 Suppl):S871-5.
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  89. DeVault KR. Overview of therapy for the extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2000 Aug; 95 (8 Suppl):S39-44
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  90. DeVault KR, Achem SR. Functional Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2000 Aug; 3 (4):295-302
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  91. 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.
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  92. Achem SR, DeVault KR. Recent developments in chest pain of undetermined origin. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2000 Jun; 2 (3):201-9
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  93. 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.
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  94. DeVault KR. Epidemiology and significance of Barrett's esophagus. Dig Dis. 2000 -2001; 18(4):195-202.
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  95. DeVault KR. What is the optimal medical therapy for Barrett's esophagus? Dig Dis. 2000 -2001; 18(4):217-23.
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  96. DeVault KR. Overview of medical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1999 Dec; 28 (4):831-45
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  97. DeVault KR, Castell DO. Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Jun; 94(6):1434-42.
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  98. 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
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  99. 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
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  100. 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.
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  101. 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
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  102. DeVault KR. Esophageal tone in achalasia: "not quite dead yet". Am J Gastroenterol. 1998 Jul; 93(7):1184-5.
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  103. Ribeiro A, DeVault KR, Wolfe JT 3rd, Stark ME. Alendronate-associated esophagitis: endoscopic and pathologic features. Gastrointest Endosc. 1998 Jun; 47 (6):525-8
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  104. 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.
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  105. Salassa JR, DeVault KR, McConnel FM. Proposed catheter standards for pharyngeal manofluorography (videomanometry). Dysphagia. 1998 Spring; 13(2):105-10.
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  106. 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.
  107. Hinder RA, Perdikis G, Klinger PJ, DeVault KR. The surgical option for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Med. 1997 Nov 24; 103 (5A):144S-148S
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  108. DeVault KR. Incomplete upper esophageal sphincter relaxation: association with achalasia but not other esophageal motility disorders. Dysphagia. 1997 Summer; 12 (3):157-60
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  109. DeVault KR. Acid infusion does not affect intraesophageal balloon distention-induced sensory and pain thresholds. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 Jun; 92(6):947-9.
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  110. DeVault KR. Dysphagia from esophageal diverticulosis responding to botulinum toxin injection. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 May; 92(5):895-7.
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  111. Wong Kee Song LM, Bouras EP, DeVault KR. The esophagus. Curr Gastroenterol. 1997; 17:1-33.
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