Publications - Lawrence A . Szarka, M.D.

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1. Szarka LA, Camilleri M. Gastric emptying. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Aug; 7(8):823-7. Epub 2009 Apr 24.
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2. Odunsi ST, Camilleri M, Szarka LA, Zinsmeister AR. Optimizing analysis of stable isotope breath tests to estimate gastric emptying of solids. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2009 Jul; 21(7):706-e38. Epub 2009 Feb 27.
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3. Jung HK, Choung RS, Locke GR 3rd, Schleck CD, Zinsmeister AR, Szarka LA, Mullan B, Talley NJ. The incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of patients with gastroparesis in Olmsted County, Minnesota, from 1996 to 2006. Gastroenterology 2009 Apr; 136(4):1225-33. Epub 2008 Dec 24.
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4. Szarka LA, Camilleri M. Methods for measurement of gastric motility. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2009 Mar; 296(3):G461-75. Epub 2009 Jan 15.
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5. Sweetser S, Busciglio IA, Camilleri M, Bharucha AE, Szarka LA, Papathanasopoulos A, Burton DD, Eckert DJ, Zinsmeister AR. Effect of a chloride channel activator, lubiprostone, on colonic sensory and motor functions in healthy subjects. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2009 Feb; 296(2):G295-301. Epub 2008 Nov 25.
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6. Rajan E, Gostout CJ, Lurken MS, Talley NJ, Locke GR, Szarka LA, Sumiyama K, Bakken TA, Stoltz GJ, Knipschield MA, Farrugia G. Endoscopic "no hole" full-thickness biopsy of the stomach to detect myenteric ganglia. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Aug; 68(2):301-7. Epub 2008 Feb 11.
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7. Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Vella A, Burton D, Baxter K, Simonson J, Zinsmeister AR. A stable isotope breath test with a standard meal for abnormal gastric emptying of solids in the clinic and in research. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Jun; 6(6):635-643.e1. Epub 2008 Apr 14.
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8. Abell TL, Camilleri M, Donohoe K, Hasler WL, Lin HC, Maurer AH, McCallum RW, Nowak T, Nusynowitz ML, Parkman HP, Shreve P, Szarka LA, Snape WJ Jr, Ziessman HA. Consensus recommendations for gastric emptying scintigraphy: a joint report of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Mar; 103(3):753-63. Epub 2007 Nov 19.
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9. Abell TL, Camilleri M, Donohoe K, Hasler WL, Lin HC, Maurer AH, McCallum RW, Nowak T, Nusynowitz ML, Parkman HP, Shreve P, Szarka LA, Snape WJ Jr, Ziessman HA, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Consensus recommendations for gastric emptying scintigraphy: a joint report of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Mar; 103(3):753-63. Epub 2007 Nov 19.
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10. Rajan E, Gostout CJ, Lurken MS, Talley NJ, Locke GR, Szarka LA, Levy MJ, Sumiyama K, de la Mora-Levy JG, Bakken TA, Stoltz GJ, Knipschield MA, Farrugia G. Evaluation of endoscopic approaches for deep gastric-muscle-wall biopsies: what works? Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Feb; 67(2):297-303. Epub 2007 Oct 29.
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11. Abell TL, Camilleri M, Donohue K, Hasler WL, Lin HC, Maurer AH, McCallum RW, Nowak T, Nusynowitz ML, Parkman HP, Shreve P, Szarka LA, Snape WJ, Ziessman HA. Consensus recommendations for gastric emptying scintigraphy: a joint report of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. Am J Gastroenterol 2008; 103:753-763.
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12. Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Burton D, Fox JC, McKinzie S, Stanislav T, Simonson J, Sullivan N, Zinsmeister AR. Efficacy of on-demand asimadoline, a peripheral kappa-opioid agonist, in females with irritable bowel syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007 Nov; 5(11):1268-75. Epub 2007 Sep 27.
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13. Foxx-Orenstein AE, Camilleri M, Szarka LA, McKinzie S, Burton D, Thomforde G, Baxter K, Zinsmeister AR. Does co-administration of a non-selective opiate antagonist enhance acceleration of transit by a 5-HT4 agonist in constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome? A randomized controlled trial. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2007 Oct; 19(10):821-30. Epub 2007 May 21.
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14. Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Burton D, Fox JC, McKinzie S, Stanislav T, Simonson J, Sullivan N, Zimsmeister AR. Efficacy of on-demand asimadoline, a peripheral k-opioid agonist, in females with irritable bowel syndrome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 5:1268-75.
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15. Szarka LA, Foxx-Orenstein AE. Evaluation and treatment of obesity. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006 Jun; 4(6):677-83. Epub 2006 Apr 24.
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16. Szarka LA, Pemberton JH. Treatment of megacolon and megarectum. Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology 2006; 9(4):343-50.
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17. Szarka LA, Pemberton JH. Treatment of megacolon and megarectum. Curr Treatment Options in Gastroenterology 2006; 9(4):343-350.
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18. Foxx-Orenstein AE, Szarka L, Camilleri M, McKinzie S, Burton D, Zinsmeister A. Non-selective opioid antagonist does not increase small intestine or colontransit effect of tegaserod in subjects with constipation predominant IBS. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2005; 17(suppl 2):43.
19. Delgado-Aros S, Chial HJ, Camilleri M, Szarka LA, Weber FT, Jacob J, Ferber I, McKinzie S, Burton DD, Zinsmeister AR. Effects of a kappa-opioid agonist, asimadoline, on satiation and GI motor and sensory functions in humans. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2003 Apr; 284(4):G558-G566.
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20. Vella A, Lee JS, Camilleri M, Szarka LA, Burton DD, Zinsmeister AR, Rizza RA, Klein PD. Effects of pramlintide, an amylin analogue, on gastric emptying in type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2002 Apr; 14(2):123-31.
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21. Viramontes BE, Malcolm A, Camilleri M, Szarka LA, McKinzie S, Burton DD, Zinsmeister AR. Effects of an alpha(2)-adrenergic agonist on gastrointestinal transit, colonic motility, and sensation in humans. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2001 Dec; 281(6):G1468-76.
22. Szarka LA, DeVault KR, Murray JA. Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease. Mayo Clin Proc 2001 Jan; 76(1):97-101.
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23. Coulie B, Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Burton DD, McKinzie S, Stambler N, Cedarbaum JM. Recombinant human neurotrophic factors accelerate colonic transit and relieve constipation in humans. Gastroenterology 2000 Jul; 119(1):41-50.
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24. Samsom M, Szarka LA, Camilleri M, Vella A, Zinsmeister AR, Rizza RA. Pramlintide, an amylin analog, selectively delays gastric emptying: potential role of vagal inhibition. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2000 Jun; 278(6):G946-51.
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