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In addition, Dr Abraham had also contributed chapters to a couple of books and writen many publications.  Please refer to the information below:

 

BOOKS (chapters):

 

1)      Thoracic Secrets. Hanley & Belfus. Mosby, NY.

Edited by Karamanoukian H and Salerno, TA (chapters written with Dr. Hiroshi Takita and alone). Published 10/2000

 

2)      Cardiac Secrets. Hanley & Belfus. Mosby, NY.

Edited by Soltoski P, Karamanoukian H and Salerno TA.  Published 9/2000

PUBLICATIONS/WORKS IN PROGRESS/PROPOSALS:  


 

1.  Abraham R.G.M., Mersereau W.A., Chiu R.C.J. : An improved allo-perfused rat heart model for studying myocardial protection. Clin. Res. 34: 852A; 1986. 
2.  Dewar M.L., Walsh G.W., Stewart J.A., Chiu R.C.J., Abraham R.G.M.: 10th Congress of Cardiology, Washington D.C., Sept. 14-19, 1986. 
3.  Dewar M.L., Walsh G.W., Abraham R.G.M., DeSimon J., Foot E., Stewart J.A., Chiu R.C.J.: Cardiomyoplasty: Technical considerations for a new procedure. Clin. & Invest. Med. 8: B35; 1986. 
4.  Dewar M.L., Walsh G.W., Abraham R.G.M., DeSimon J., Foot E., Stewart J.A., Fraser R.,  Chiu R.C.J.: Left ventricular full thickness cardiomyoplasty with    pericardial neo-endocardium: Experimental development of a surgical procedure. Ann Thorac. Surgery, 1988. 
5.  Abraham R.G.M., Mersereau W.A., Batist G., Chiu R.C.J.: Dietary enhancement of myocardial tolerance of reperfusion injury: The effect of Vitamin E and cysteine. Am Fed. Clin. Res. (National), San Diego, California, May 1987, Clin. Res. 35: 256A: 1987. 
6.  Mersereau W.A., Abraham R.G.M., Batist G., Chiu R.C.J.: Protective effects of Vitamin E on ischaemia-reperfusion injuries of the heart. First International Shock Congress, Montreal, Canada, June 7-11, 1987. 
7.  Chiu R.C.J., Abraham R.G.M., Mersereau W.A., Batist G.: Pre-feeding of Vitamin E enhances myocardial tolerance to ischaemic injuries. Can. Cardiovasc. Soc., Edmonton, Oct. 28, 1987. Clin. & Invest. Med. 10: C43; 1987. 
8.   Abraham R.G.M., Mersereau W.A., Chiu R.C.J. : A simplified allo-perfused rat model. J. Invest. Surg.; 1988. 

9.  Darr,U;  Lawton,G; Abraham,R.G.M; Modlin,I.M. :Gastric Carcinoid: Enigma or Entity ?. Presentation of abstract at Connecticut Surgical Society , Cromwell, CT;  Dec. 1, 1993.

10.  Abraham R.G.M., Geibel,J; Lawton,G; Darr,U; Tang,L; Soroka,C; Modlin,IM. :  Evaluation of ECL Cell Secretory Regulation Utilizing Image Analysis Of Intracellular pH and Calcium Transients. Presentation of abstract at Connecticut Surgical Society , Cromwell, CT;  Dec. 1, 1993.--PRIZE WINNING PRESENTATION. 
11.  Abraham R.G.M., Geibel,J; Modlin,I.M.M.:  Secretory Regulation Of Intracellular Ca++ And pH in Isolated Gastric Glands and ECL Cells.FASEB-April 1993, Annaheim, CA., poster presentation and abstract in April, 1994 FASEB Journal. 
12.  Modlin,I.M.M; Lawton,G; Tang,L; Geibel,J; Abraham,R.G.M; Darr,U; Soroka,C., Delineation of the Cellular Mechanism of Gastrin of Gastrin Mediated Histamine Secretion in Isolated Enterochromaffinlike (ECL) Cells--Submitted November,1993 to AECS(Society of Endocrine Surgeons). 
13.  I.M.Modlin., G.Lawton., L.Tang.,J.Geibel., Abraham,R.G.M., U.Darr.: The Mastomys Gastric Carcinoid: Aspects of ECL Cell Function.  Digestion. 55 3:31-7 
14.  Abraham,R.G.M., Modlin,I., Geibel,J.: Alterations of ECL Cell  Ca++ Concentrations Modulate Both Vesicular Histamine Release and Parietal Cell Activation in Isolated Gastric Glands. Gastroenterology May 1994 and Presentation at American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) '94, in New Orleans, May 17, 1994. 
15.  Abraham,R.G.M., Geibel,J: ECL Ca++  Concentration Mediates Acid Secretion In Parietal Cells In Isolated Rodent Gastric Glandsa) Invitation to present this abstract (scholarship provided) at the "Drew Walker (Surgery) Resident's Forum" (Basic Science), July 23-28, 1994 in Orlando, Florida) b) Invitation to present this work at the "World Congress of Gastroenterology", October 2-7,1994, in Los Angeles, Ca.  Invitation includes a full travel and accommodations scholarship to LA and to participate in the ACG Post Graduate Course in San Francisco Sept.29-Oct.1, all expenses paid. 
16.   Geibel,J., Abraham,R.G.M., Sachs, G:  Gastrin Stimulation of Parietal Cells (Running Title).  Paper Submitted to Gastroenterology September 1994. 
17.  Abraham R.G.M., Geibel,J; Darr,U;  Chronic Hypercalcaemia Disrupts Membrane Integrity in The Gastric Gland : A Proposed Theory For Gastric Tumorogenesis In The Chronic Acid Inhibited State.  Abstract accepted to American College of Surgeons, CT Chapter for December 14, 1994 presentation (no publication).  
18.  Darr,U; Geibel,J; Abraham R.G.M., Chronic Intracellular Acidification Prevents Ischemic Injury in Isolated Small Bowel.Abstract accepted to American College of Surgeons, CT Chapter for December 14, 1994 presentation. 
19. Abraham R.G.M., Geibel,J; Darr,U;  Chronic Hypercalcaemia Disrupts Membrane Integrity in The Gastric Gland : A Proposed Theory For Gastric Tumorogenesis In The Chronic Acid Inhibited State.  Abstract submitted to American Gastroenterological Association for publication and presentation May 14-17, 1995, San Diego, CA 
20. Abraham R.G.M., Geibel,J; Darr,U. Evidence for Calcium Channels In Superfused Isolated Gastric Glands. Abstract submitted to FASEB presentation and publication, April 9-13, Atlanta, GA  
21. Darr,U; Abraham R.G.; Geibel,J.  Role of Pre-Ischemic Intracellular Acidification in Preventing Anoxic Damage.  Submitted to FASEB. Dec. 1, 1994 
22. Darr,U; Abraham R.G.; Geibel,J.  Calcium as a Marker for Small Bowel Cell Injury. Submitted to the American Gastroenterological Association Dec. 15, 1994. 
23. Darr,U; Abraham R.G.; Geibel,J.  Inhibition of Na+/H+ Exchange Prevents Anoxic Damage in Isolated Small Bowel Villi. Submitted to the American Gastroenterological Association Dec. 15, 1994. 
24. Lee,B.Y; Abraham R.G.; Epperson, J; Bonheur, J; Kamali,S; Herz, B.  Assessment of the Acute Abdomen in Spinal Cord Injured Patients. Submitted to Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 10/97 
25. Lee,B.Y; Abraham R.G.; Agarwal, P; Epperson, J; Bonheur, J; Kamali,S.  Rupture of an Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Resulting in Paraplegia: A Case Report. Surgical Rounds June 1999 
26. Lee,B.Y; Abraham R.G.; Zeman, R; Herz, B. Hyperperfusion: The Etiology of Paraplegia/Spinal Cord Injury in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. In Review. 
27. Lee,B.Y; Abraham R.G; Lucas, P; Bonheur, J; Epperson, J; Wickremasinghe,M;  Milla, F; Yopp, A ; Herz, B: Abdominal Adhesions and Formation and Prevention (Review). To be submitted 1/00 (Work in Progress) 
28. Lee,B.Y; Bonheur, J; Epperson, J; Kamali,S; Abraham R.G. The Effect of the Rooke Boot on Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension in Normal and Ischemic Lower Extremities. To be submitted (Work in Progress) 
29. Lee, B.Y; Abraham R.G.; DelGuercio,L; DaSilva, M; Herz, B; Ostarnder,L: Diagnostic Aids in the Assessment of the Acute Abdomen in Spinal Cord Injured Patients. Abstract publication and presentation at American College of Surgeons, Chicago. 8/97. 
30. Magagna G; Abraham RGM, Gomez E, Herz B, Rangraj M:  Laparoscopic Management of Hyperhidrosis. To be submitted 12/01 (Work in Progress) 
31. Yang, H; Abraham R.G; Griffin, J; Wickremasinghe, M; Herz, B: Diverticulitis in the younger populous--The Sound Shore Medical Center Experience. To be submitted 12/01 (Work in Progress) 
32. Lee,B.Y; Abraham R.G; Bonheur, J; Epperson, J; Wickremasinghe,M; Milla,F; Yopp, A;  M; Herz, B. Bowel Obstruction: A  Review . Submitted 12/00  
33. DaSilva,M; Lee,B; DelGuercio,L; Lucas,Paul; Abraham,R; Herz,B: Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGF-B) in the Prevention of Intestinal Adhesions. Presented and published at the 84th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, October 1998 
34. Lee,B; DelGuercio,L; Herz,B; Abraham RGM; Zeman,R; Ostrander, L.  Prevention of Ischemia Induced Paraplegia by Use of a Beta-Agonist Agent. Presented and published at the 84th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, October 1998 
35. Rangraj, M; Abraham RGM; Rendon, S; Herz, B: Laparoscopic Management of Hepatic Cysts (Submitted Contemporary Surgery 11/01) 
36. Abraham, RGM; Karsif, K; Kupersmith, J; Famiglietti,J; Herz, B: Yield in Sentinel Node Breast Biopsies-The combined Sound Shore-Danbury Hospital Experience (Work in Progress)   37. Kupersmith J, Abraham, RGM; Margules RM, P; Gordon JM, Culligan NW, Herz, B : A Case of Male Breast Cancer with Paraneoplastic SyndromeSubmitted to J Int Medicine 12/00 
38. D’Ancona G, Karamanoukian H, Lajos T, Ricci M, Choi S, von Fricken K, Abraham R.G.M., Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Avoidance of Cardiopulmonary Bypass as a Strategy to Reduce Complications in ReOperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.Accepted to Annals of Thoracic Surgery 9/99 
39. Ricci M, Karamanoukian H, Jajkowski MR, D’Ancona G, Abraham R.G.M., von Fricken K, Choi S, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. The Inominate Artery as an Inflow Site in Coronary Reoperations Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Accepted to Annals of Thoracic Surgery 10/99 
40. Abraham R.G.M., Guarino R, Salerno TA, Kerr P. Beating Heart Strategies for Complex Concomitant Coronary and Valve Surgery. Submitted to Heart Surgery Forum 6/01 
41. Ricci M, Karamanoukian M, Abraham RGM, von Fricken K, D’Ancona G, Choi S, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Stroke Rate in Octagenerians Undergoing Coronary Artery Surgery With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Comparative Study. Ann Thor Surg 2000;69:1471-5 
42. von Fricken K, Karamanoukian M, Abraham RGM, Ricci M, D’Ancona G, Choi S, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Case Report of an Interesting Left Atrial Fibro-Elastoma Accepted to Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Anesthesia 
43. D’Ancona G, Karamanoukian H,  Ricci M,  Abraham R.G.M, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Myocardial Revascularization on the Beating Heart After Recent Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Accepted in AATS/JTCVS 5/2000 
44. D’Ancona G, Karamanoukian H,  Ricci M,  Abraham R.G.M, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Aiming towards Complete Revascularization. Submitted to AATS/JTCVS 10/99 
45. Abraham R.G.M, Karamanoukian H, Paul C. Kerr, Kurt von Fricken K, Giuseppe D’Anconna, Salerno TA, Bergsland J,. Does Avoidance of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Decrease Stroke Rate in Patients with Previous Stroke?  Presented at the STS, New Orleans February 2001 Paper Submitted to Annals Thoracic Surgery.
46. Abraham R.G.M, Karamanoukian H, von Fricken K, Choi S, Ricci M, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Does Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery(CABG) Performed Off Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) Decrease the Incidence of Stroke in Diabetics?

Featured Article in Heart Surgery Forum as, Vol 4 Issue 2

47. Abraham R.G.M, Karamanoukian H, von Fricken K, Choi S, Ricci M, Bergsland J, Salerno TA. Low Ejection Fraction is Not a Contraindication to Off Pump CABG

Heart Surgery Forum November 2000 Vol 4 Issue 2

48. Kerr P, Abraham R.G.M, Salerno TA. False Aneurysms of the Ascending Aorta

Submitted to Aortic Surgery Symposium 6/2001, NYC (Dr. R. Griepp)

49. Abraham R.G.M, Choi S, Karamanoukian H.  Tracheal Harmatoma: A Case Report Submitted to Journal of Cardiac Surgery 12/01 
50. Walker, M; Abraham RGM, Wickremasinghe, M; Herz, B:  Primary Pleural Lymphoma--A Case Report. Submitted 12/01 Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery   
51. Abraham, RGM; Jajkowski, M; Guarino, RG; Kerr, PK. Comparison of the Hemosonic Non Invasive monitoring system and Swan Ganz in Beating Heart SurgeryResearch in progress at Millard Fillmore-Gates. 
52. Kerr P, Abraham R.G.M, Klein,S. Emergency OPCAB for Left Main Coronary Occlusion Using Rapid Aorto-Coronary Perfusion. Submitted to J. Cardiac Surgery 5/01 
53. Abraham, RGM; Ricci, M; Kerr, PK. A Minimally Invasive Alternative Approach for Reoperative Grafting of the Right Coronary Artery. Accepted: J. Cardiac Surgery in 6/01   
 54. Kerr P, Abraham R.G.M, Salerno, T. Sternal Sparing Approach to Off-Pump Redo Coronary Bypass Surgery. Accepted: ISMICS 2/01 (meeting in Munich 6/01) 
55. Kerr P, Abraham R.G.M, Guarino RL. Management of Intraoperative Tumor Embolism from Renal Cell Carcinoma:  Submitted to Anesthesiology 6/01

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