Dr. Thomas E. Kowalski, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
132 S 10th St 480 Main Building Philadelphia PA, 19107Rating
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Dr. Thomas Kowalski is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kowalski specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kowalski performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1988
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Functional magnetic resonance cholangiography (fMRC) of the gallbladder and biliary tree with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiography.
- Cyst wall puncture and aspiration during EUS-guided fine needle aspiration may increase the diagnostic yield of mucinous cysts of the pancreas.
- Relationship of pancreatic mass size and diagnostic yield of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration.
- Extended follow-up and outcomes of patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for nonmalignant disease.
- Identification of cholangiocarcinoma by using the Spyglass Spyscope system for peroral cholangioscopy and biopsy collection.
- Targeted cyst wall puncture and aspiration during EUS-FNA increases the diagnostic yield of premalignant and malignant pancreatic cysts.
- Molecular analysis of centrifugation supernatant fluid from pancreaticobiliary duct samples can improve cancer detection.
- Low but significant yield of endosonography in patients with suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction Type III with normal imaging studies.
- Endoscopic ultrasound and fine needle aspiration in pancreatic cancer.
- Randomized trial in malignant biliary obstruction: plastic vs partially covered metal stents.
- High risk of acute pancreatitis after endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of side branch intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.
- Subharmonic and Endoscopic Contrast Imaging of Pancreatic Masses: A Pilot Study.
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Jaundice
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