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  1. SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: comparison between the first and second pandemic waves

    Article • BMC Gastroenterology, July 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  2. Combination of Mucosa-Exposure Device and Computer-Aided Detection for Adenoma Detection During Colonoscopy: A Randomized Trial

    Article • Gastroenterology, July 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  3. Switching from VEDOlizumab intravenous to subcutaneous formulation in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical remission: The SVEDO Study, an IG-IBD study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, July 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  4. Regret affects the choice between neoadjuvant therapy and upfront surgery for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer

    Article • Surgery, June 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  5. Factors influencing the presence of potentially explosive gases during colonoscopy: Results of the SATISFACTION study

    Article • Clinical and Translational Science, February 2023, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  6. Reduced humoral response to two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Data from ESCAPE-IBD, an IG-IBD study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, February 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  7. Quality performance measures in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for lesion detection: Italian AIGO-SIED-SIGE joint position statement

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  8. Nomogram for prediction of adverse events after lumen‐apposing metal stent placement for drainage of pancreatic fluid collections

    Article • Digestive Endoscopy, July 2022, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  9. Artificial intelligence-assisted optical diagnosis for the resect-and-discard strategy in clinical practice: the Artificial intelligence BLI Characterization (ABC) study

    Article • Endoscopy, May 2022, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  10. Effectiveness and safety of vedolizumab in a matched cohort of elderly and nonelderly patients with inflammatory bowel disease: The IG‐IBD LIVE study

    Article • Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 2022, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  11. Efficacy of a computer-aided detection system in a fecal immunochemical test-based organized colorectal cancer screening program: a randomized controlled trial (AIFIT study)

    Article • Endoscopy, May 2022, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  12. EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy for malignant distal biliary obstruction after failed ERCP: a retrospective nationwide analysis

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  13. Perceived Feasibility of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenteric Anastomosis: An Italian Survey

    Article • Medicina, April 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  14. Real-life multicentre study of lumen-apposing metal stent for EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections

    Article • Gut, February 2022, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  15. Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Anesthesiologist Assistance for Endoscopic Procedures

    Article • Clinical Endoscopy, January 2022, The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KAMJE)

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  16. Definition of a hospital volume threshold to optimize outcomes after drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with lumen-apposing metal stents: a nationwide cohort study

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  17. Common bile duct size in malignant distal obstruction and lumen-apposing metal stents: a multicenter prospective study

    Article • Endoscopy International Open, November 2021, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  18. Therapies for inflammatory bowel disease do not pose additional risks for adverse outcomes of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: an IG‐IBD study

    Article • Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, October 2021, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  19. Safety and clinical efficacy of the double switch from originator infliximab to biosimilars CT‐P13 and SB2 in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (SCESICS): A multicenter cohort study

    Article • Clinical and Translational Science, September 2021, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  20. Difficult biliary cannulation in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction: An underestimated problem?

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, August 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  21. Artificial intelligence and colonoscopy experience: lessons from two randomised trials

    Article • Gut, June 2021, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  22. Clinical management and patient outcomes of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A multicenter, prospective, cohort study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  23. Efficacy and safety of lumen apposing metal stents or self-expandable metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledocho-duodenostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Endoscopy, November 2020, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  24. Water-assisted colonoscopy: an international modified Delphi review on definitions and practice recommendations

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, October 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  25. Linked-color imaging versus white-light colonoscopy in an organized colorectal cancer screening program

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  26. Clinical Validation of BASIC Classification for the Resect and Discard Strategy for Diminutive Colorectal Polyps

    Article • Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  27. Planning phase two for endoscopic units in Northern Italy after the COVID-19 lockdown: An exit strategy with a lot of critical issues and a few opportunities

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, August 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  28. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID-19 inpatients: Incidence and management in a multicenter experience from Northern Italy

    Article • Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology, August 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  29. The impact of covid-19 pandemic on urgent endoscopy in Italy: a nation-wide multicenter study

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, July 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, annalisa de silvestri

  30. Risk of Covert Submucosal Cancer in Patients With Granular Mixed Laterally Spreading Tumors

    Article • Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, July 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  31. How endoscopy centers prepare to reopen after the acute COVID-19 pandemic interruption of activity

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, July 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  32. Planning phase-2 for the endoscopic units in Northern Italy after COVID-19 lockdown: an exit strategy with a lot of critical issues and a few opportunities.

    Article • May 2020, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  33. Outcomes of COVID-19 in 79 patients with IBD in Italy: an IG-IBD study

    Article • Gut, April 2020, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  34. Lay-off of Endoscopy services for the COVID-19 pandemic: how can we resume the practice of routine cases?

    Article • Gastroenterology, April 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  35. Endoscopic submucosal dissection: Italian national survey on current practices, training and outcomes

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  36. Intra-procedural and delayed bleeding after resection of large colorectal lesions: The SCALP study

    Article • United European Gastroenterology Journal, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  37. Prospective evaluation of ERCP performance in an Italian regional database study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, July 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  38. Sequential therapy for first-line Helicobacter pylori eradication: 10- or 14-day regimen?

    Article • Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, March 2019, Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Heptatology

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  39. Article • Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, March 2019, Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Heptatology

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  40. Water Exchange Produces Significantly Higher Adenoma Detection Rate Than Water Immersion

    Article • Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, March 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  41. Blue-light imaging compared with high-definition white light for real-time histology prediction of colorectal polyps less than 1 centimeter: a prospective randomized study

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, March 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  42. Underwater polypectomy without submucosal injection for colorectal lesions ≤ 20 mm in size—a multicenter retrospective observational study

    Article • Surgical Endoscopy, October 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  43. The PROSIT Cohort of Infliximab Biosimilar in IBD: A Prolonged Follow-up on the Effectiveness and Safety Across Italy

    Article • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, August 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  44. Periendoscopic management of direct oral anticoagulants: a prospective cohort study

    Article • Gut, July 2018, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  45. Sa1816 - Risk of Malnutrition in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Results from an Italian Multicentre Observational Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Gastroenterology, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  46. Linked color imaging reduces the miss rate of neoplastic lesions in the right colon: a randomized tandem colonoscopy study

    Article • Endoscopy, March 2018, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  47. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage by cauterytipped lumen-apposing metal stent: exploring the possible indications

    Article • Annals of Gastroenterology, January 2018, Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  48. Educational strategies for colonoscopy bowel prep overcome barriers against split-dosing.

    Article • United European Gastroenterology Journal, July 2017, SAGE Publications

    MD franco radaelli, Alida Andrealli, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  49. Water exchange for screening colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate: a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial

    Article • Endoscopy, March 2017, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  50. The PROSIT-BIO Cohort

    Article • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, February 2017, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  51. Granulocyte-Monocyte Apheresis in Steroid-Dependent, Azathioprine-Intolerant/Resistant Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: A Prospective Multicenter Study

    Article • Gastroenterology Research and Practice, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, Ivo Beverina

  52. Technical interventions to increase adenoma detection rate in colonoscopy

    Article • Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, October 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  53. Full-spectrum (FUSE) versus standard forward-viewing colonoscopy in an organised colorectal cancer screening programme

    Article • Gut, August 2016, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  54. Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection: The third way for en bloc resection of colonic lesions?

    Article • United European Gastroenterology Journal, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  55. Pre- and post-procedural quality indicators for colonoscopy: A nationwide survey

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, July 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  56. Management of novel oral anticoagulants for GI endoscopy procedures

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  57. Sa1190 Prospective Community Practice-Based Study of ERCP Quality

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  58. Barriers against split-dose bowel preparation for colonoscopy

    Article • Gut, April 2016, BMJ

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  59. Mo1870 Quality in IBD Care: Measure, Educate and Improve. A Real-Life Survey

    Article • Gastroenterology, April 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  60. Early and delayed complications of polypectomy in a community setting: The SPoC prospective multicentre trial

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  61. Endoscopic submucosal dissection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline

    Article • Endoscopy, August 2015, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  62. Management of anticoagulation in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, August 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  63. Narrow-band imaging in the prediction of surveillance intervals after polypectomy in community practice

    Article • Endoscopy, June 2015, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  64. The impact of hyoscine-N-butylbromide on adenoma detection during colonoscopy: meta-analysis of randomized, controlled studies

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, December 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  65. Accuracy of Capsule Colonoscopy and Computed Tomographic Colonography in Individuals With Positive Results From the Fecal Occult Blood Test

    Article • Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, August 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  66. One or two operator technique and quality performance of colonoscopy: A randomised controlled trial

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, July 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  67. 836 Prospective Study on Polypectomy Complications: Spoc

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2014, Elsevier

    Dr gianpiero manes, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  68. Mo1496 Is It Really so Easy to Learn Histologic Characterization of Diminutive Polyps by Narrow Band Imaging? Preliminary Results of Endoscopists' and Nurses' Performances

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  69. Mo1535 Do New Generation Narrow Band Imaging Colonoscopes Improve the Prediction of Histology for Diminutive Polyps? Preliminary Results of an Observational Prospective Study

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  70. 687 Narrow Band Imaging in the Prediction of Surveillance Intervals After Polypectomy in Community Practice: Ready for (a European) Prime Time

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  71. The Use of Double Lasso, Fully Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stents with New “Anchoring Flap” System in the Treatment of Benign Biliary Diseases

    Article • Digestive Diseases and Sciences, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    dr Vittorio Terruzzi, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  72. Endoscopic resection for superficial colorectal neoplasia in Italy: A prospective multicentre study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, February 2014, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  73. Endoscopic treatment of rectal pocket syndrome

    Article • Endoscopy, September 2013, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  74. Efficacy and acceptability of sodium picosulphate/magnesium citrate vs low‐volume polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid for colon cleansing: a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Colorectal Disease, September 2013, Wiley

    Dr gianpiero manes, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  75. Hyoscine N-butylbromide for adenoma detection during colonoscopy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, August 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  76. Tu1327 One- or Two-Person Technique and Quality of Colonoscopy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  77. Mo1671 PillCam Colon Capsule 2® in the Setting of Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Preliminary Results of the Comparison With a New Integrated Reference Standard

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  78. An unusual double-balloon enteroscopy finding: duodenal perforation by an inferior vena cava filter

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, April 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  79. Carbon Dioxide Insufflation or Warm-Water Infusion Versus Standard Air Insufflation for Unsedated Colonoscopy

    Article • Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, April 2013, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  80. Emerging technologies in coloproctology: results of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery Logbook of Adverse Events

    Article • Techniques in Coloproctology, October 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  81. Response

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, September 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  82. Water-aided colonoscopy: a systematic review

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, September 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  83. Resect and discard strategy in clinical practice: a prospective cohort study

    Article • Endoscopy, August 2012, Thieme Publishing Group

    dr Vittorio Terruzzi, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  84. Unsedated colonoscopy: an option for some but not for all

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, February 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  85. Unsedated colonoscopy: A neverending story

    Article • World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, January 2012, Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited (formerly WJG Press)

    dr Vittorio Terruzzi, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  86. Tu1487 Unsedated Colonoscopy: Probably for Some, but Not for All

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, April 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  87. 602 Carbon Dioxide Insufflation (CO2) and Warm Water Infusion (WWI) Versus Standard Air Insufflation (AI): Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Unsedated Colonoscopy

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, April 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  88. Warm water infusion versus air insufflation for unsedated colonoscopy: a randomized, controlled trial

    Article • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, October 2010, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  89. Half Doses of PEG-ES and Senna vs. High-Dose Senna for Bowel Cleansing Before Colonoscopy: A Randomized, Investigator-Blinded Trial

    Article • The American Journal of Gastroenterology, October 2009, Nature

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  90. The Impact of Narrow Band Imaging in Screening Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, October 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  91. Constipation in the Elderly

    Article • Drugs & Aging, June 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Arnaldo Amato, dr Vittorio Terruzzi

  92. The spectrum of small-bowel lesions of AL-type amyloidosis at capsule endoscopy

    Article • Endoscopy, March 2009, Thieme Publishing Group

    dr Vittorio Terruzzi, Dr Arnaldo Amato

  93. Rabeprazole is equivalent to omeprazole in the treatment of erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

    Article • Digestive and Liver Disease, October 2005, Elsevier

    Dr Arnaldo Amato

  94. Easy ultrasound detection of retained video endoscopy capsule

    Article • Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, February 2004, Wiley

    Dr Arnaldo Amato