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      Rizwan Aslam Image

      Rizwan Aslam, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.R.

      Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging

      About Dr. Rizwan Aslam

      Rizwan Aslam, MBChB, is a Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Aslam received his MBChB from the University of Aberdeen Medical School, Scotland, UK in 1991. He completed his residency in radiology and internal medicine in the United Kingdom. His fellowship was completed at the University of California, San Francisco in the Abdominal Imaging Department where he continued on as faculty in the Abdominal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Sections at the University of California from 2003 until 2015.

      Dr. Aslam’s research emphasizes in abdominal imaging; he has continued to pursue his interest in the technique of virtual colonoscopy. Currently his interest are the utilization of newer MRI contrast agents for evaluating the liver and abdominal vasculature.


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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Professor, Abdominal Imaging Department, Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, University of South Florida, Houston, Texas

      Research Interests

      Virtual Colonoscopy, CT Colonography, Hepatic MRI Imaging and Same Contrast Imaging.

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      1991The University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, GB, Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
      2019Texas Medical Board, US, Texas Medical Board Full Medical License

      Postgraduate Training

      2017-2017Radiologist, Level One Leadership Fundamentals Course, American College of Radiology, Reston, VA
      2002-2003Postgraduate Fellow, Abdominal Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
      1996-2002Postgraduate Fellow, Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, The University of Manchester, Manchester
      1995-1995Resident, Immunology, Endocrinology, and Renal, North General Hospital Sheffield, Sheffield
      1994-1995Resident, Neurology and Neurosurgery, North Manchester General Hospital Sheffield, Manchester
      1993-1994Resident, Chest, Cardiovascular, and Neurology, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston
      1993-1993Resident, Accident and Emergency, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire
      1992-1992Clinical Intern, Accident and Emergency, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire
      1991-1992Clinical Intern, General Surgery, Raigmore Hospital Inverness, Inverness, Scotland

      Licenses & Certifications

      2019Texas Medical Board Full Medical License
      2006American Board of Radiology
      1996Royal Colleges of Physicians of United Kingdom
      nullSpecialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Professor, Department of Oncologic Sciences, The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024

      Senior Member, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024

      Senior Member, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, 2023 - 2024

      Professor, Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2023

      Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2019

      Associate Professor, Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, The University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015

      Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2003 - 2009

      Professor, Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, The University of California, San Fransisco, CA

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Medical Director, West Houston Outpatient Imaging Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2023

      Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Franssco, 2014 - 2015

      Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2014 - 2015

      Member, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015

      Member, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015

      Director, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Frasisco, CA, 2013 - 2015

      Membe, University of California, San Fransisco, CA, 2013 - 2015

      Member, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015

      Associate Clinical Professor, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015

      Chair, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2009 - 2015

      Chief of CT, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2008 - 2015

      Member, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2006 - 2015

      Representative, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2004 - 2015

      Assistant Clinical Professor, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, San Fransisco, CA, 2003 - 2009

      Other Professional Positions

      Member, Harris County Medical Association, Houston, TX, 2016 - Present

      Fellow Member, Society of Abdominal Radiology, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present

      Member, British Institute of Radiology, London, England, 2014 - Present

      Fellow Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 2011 - 2015

      Member, American Roentgen Ray Society, Leesburg, Virginia, 2004 - Present

      Member, Radiological Society of North America, Oak Brook, Illinois, 2001 - Present

      Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists UK, London, UK, 2000 - Present

      Member, Royal College of Physicians UK, London, UK, 1996 - Present

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Voting Member, Institutional MR Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Regional Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Member, Regional Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Member, Abdominal Imaging Education Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present

      Member, Diagnostic Imaging Houston Area Locations Committee, Diagnostic Imaging Houston Area, 2017 - Present

      Member, Katy Regional Care Center Interdisciplinary Rounds Committee, Katy Regional Care Center Interdisciplinary Rounds, 2015 - Present

      Member, Abdominal Imaging Operations Committee, Abdominal Imaging Operations, 2015 - Present

      Editorial Activities

      Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 2021 - Present

      Abstract Reviewer, Society of Gastrointestinal Radiology/Society of Abdominal Radiology, 2011 - Present

      Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI, 2010 - Present

      Manuscript Reviewer, Radiographics Journal, 2006 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2015 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2014 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2014 - PresentMR Safety Study Group ISMRM Poster Award, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
      2014 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2013 - PresentRoentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, American Roentgen Ray Society
      2009 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2009 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2008 - PresentEducational Exhibit Certificate of Merit, Radiological Society of North America
      2008 - PresentExcellence in Teaching Awards, The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators of University of California

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      National Presentations

      1. 2020. Diastematomyelia in Adults: A Clinical and Radiological Review. American Roentgen Ray Society 2020 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      2. 2020. The Pathologic Lymph Node: Current Update of Concepts. Patterns of Spread, Multi-Modality Workup and Spectrum of Imaging Features, American Roentgen Ray Society 2020 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      3. 2020. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: How imaging helps improving the prognosis. American Roentgen Ray Society 2020 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      4. 2019. CT colonography hands-on workshop II. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Orlando, FL, US.
      5. 2017. CT colonography hands-on workshop III. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Hollywood, FL.
      6. 2016. CT colonography: practical tips for clinical case review, Society of Abdominal Radiology 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Waikoloa, HI, US.
      7. 2014. Comparison of gadolinium-versus iron-based MRA blood pool contrast agents used in assessment of peripheral vascular disease. Radiological Society of North America 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      8. 2014. A review of LI-RADS categorization in 201 pathology proven hepatocellular carcinomas. Radiological Society of North America 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      9. 2014. MRI evaluation of the female pelvic floor: Dynamic imaging of normal function and dysfunction. Radiological Society of North America 100th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      10. 2014. Imaging abdominal surgical complications. Phoenix, AZ.
      11. 2014. Focal liver lesions pancreatic masses. Conference. Phoenix, Arizona, US.
      12. 2014. CT colonography. Phoenix, Arizona, US.
      13. 2014. CT Colonography. Snowmass, CO.
      14. 2014. Focal Liver Lesions. Conference. Snowmass, CO, US.
      15. 2014. Imaging the Pancreas Inc. Conference. Snowmass, CO, US.
      16. 2014. New Advances in MR and CT. Conference. Vail, CO, US.
      17. 2013. Imaging the acute abdomen. Conference. San Francisco, California, US.
      18. 2013. CT Colonography.
      19. 2013. Cystic Pancreatic Lesions. Conference.
      20. 2013. Thyroid Ultrasound. Conference.
      21. 2013. When is MRI unlikely to characterize an indeterminate adrenal nodule based on attenuation on an unenhanced CT. American Roentgen Ray Society 2013 Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C, DC, US.
      22. 2013. CT Colonography: Faculty and Instructor Course. Conference.
      23. 2012. Imaging extraabdominal neuroendocrine tumors. Conference.
      24. 2012. Evaluation of the use of a blood pool contrast agent (gadofoveset trisodium) for the assessment of the peripheral vascular disease with contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography. Radiological Society of North America 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      25. 2012. CT Colonography Course: Interpretation and Pitfalls on CTC.
      26. 2011. Common and Uncommon Pitfalls in Virtual Colonoscopy. Conference. Vale, CO.
      27. 2011. Focal Hepatic lesions. Conference. Vale, CO, GE.
      28. 2011. Medical Grand Rounds: Virtual Colonoscopy. Conference. Kettering, Ohio, US.
      29. 2011. Evaluation of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions on CT and MRI. Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
      30. 2010. CT Colonography: Performance Trials and Results. Conference. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
      31. 2010. CT Colonography Course: Interpretation and Pitfalls on CTC. Conference.
      32. 2009. Disi or visi? An easy approach to pathology of the scapholunate and lunotriquetral ligament complexes. Radiological Society of North America 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      33. 2009. Imaging of atypical pancreatic lesions. Conference. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
      34. 2009. Masses, Virtual Colonoscopy, CT/MRI of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
      35. 2009. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
      36. 2009. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
      37. 2009. Imaging of Adrenals. Invited. Scottsdale, Arizona, US.
      38. 2009. Virtual Colonoscopy Inc. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
      39. 2009. CT/MRI of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Invited. Palm Springs, FL, US.
      40. 2009. Imaging of Atypical Pancreatic Lesions Masses. Invited. Palm Springs, FL, US.
      41. 2009. Imaging of surgical complications. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
      42. 2009. Non Contrast MRA. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
      43. 2009. Virtual Colonoscopy. Invited. Palm Sprigs, FL, US.
      44. 2009. CT/MRI of diffuse liver disease. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
      45. 2009. CT/MRI of Focal Liver Lesions. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
      46. 2009. The Clinical Application of CT Colonography Techniques and Protocols. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
      47. 2009. CT Colonography Course: Common and Uncommon Pitfalls on CTC. Invited, US.
      48. 2008. The ends do not justify the means: Aberrant courses of coronary arteries. Radiological Society of North America 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, US.
      49. 2008. The clinical application of the filet view in CT Colonography. Invited. Baltimore, Maryland, US.
      50. 2008. Flat Lesion Detection on CT Colonography. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
      51. 2008. CT colonography course. Invited, US.
      52. 2007. Optimization of window settings for polyp measurement on CT colonography. 8th International Symposium on Virtual Colonoscopy.
      53. 2006. CT Colonography (CTC): Investigation of the optimum reader paradigm using computer assisted detection (CAD) software. Radiological Society of North America 92nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
      54. 2006. Diagnosis of cirrhosis by helical CT: A case-control study with feature analysis and assessment of observer agreement. American Roentgen Ray Society 2006 Annual Meeting.
      55. 2005. Imaging of atypical pancreatic lesions. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
      56. 2005. Virtual colonoscopy. Invited. St. John, Virgin Islands, US.
      57. 2005. Imaging of adrenal mass lesions. Invited. St John, Virgin Islands, US.
      58. 2005. CT/MRI of focal liver lesions. Invited. Palm Springs, Florida, US.
      59. 2005. CT/MRI of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Invited. Maui, HI, US.
      60. 2005. Diagphragmatic adenopathy at CT in patients with resectable hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma: Relationship to outcome. American Roentgen Ray Society 2005 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
      61. Appearance of colonic lesions on computed tomographic colonography using the virtual dissection view with axial and endoluminal view correlation. The Abdominal Radiology Course 2007.
      62. CT colonography hands-on workshop II. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Scottsdale, a, US.
      63. CT colonography hands-on workshop II. Society of Abdominal Radiology 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting and Educational Course. Scottsdale, a, US.
      64. CT Colonography (CTC): Investigation of the optimum reader paradigm using computer assisted detection (CAD) software. Radiological Society of North America 92nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
      65. Manifestations of intra-abdominal and extra abdominal actinomycosis: imaging features, US.
      66. Imaging of post treatment complications of abdominal malignancy. American Roentgen Ray Society 2019 Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI, US.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2016. Imaging of solid cystic pancreatic lesions. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      2. 2014. PRIME Internal/Imaging of Acute Abdomen. San Francisco, California, US.
      3. 2012. Masters Biomedical Imaging: CT Colonography Techniques and Applications. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      4. 2012. VA Lecture/Workshop CT/MRI/3D Lab. San Francisco, California, US.
      5. 2011. Abdominal Imaging Modules 1 - 6. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      6. 2010. Podiatry Residents. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      7. 2007. Cancer: Bench to Bedside Imaging of Breast Cancer. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      8. 2006. Diagnostic Radiology: Abdominal Imaging Modules 1-6. San Francisco, California, US.
      9. 2005. Clinical Radiology - VAMC. San Francisco, California, US.
      10. 2005. Clinical Radiology - VAMC. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      11. 2005. Application of Radiology Knowledge to Practice. San Frasisco, CA, US.
      12. 2005. Virtual Colonoscopy Workshop. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      13. 2005. Application of Radiology Knowledge to Practice. San Francisco, California, US.
      14. 2005. Radiology of the Pancreas. San Fransisco, CA, US.
      15. 2003. Case Read Out Sessions. San Francisco, California, US.
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      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Saleh, M, Mujtaba, B, Jensen, CT, Aslam, R, K. Elsayes, A, Kuchana, V, Bhosale, PR. Feasibility of half the recommended dose of IV contrast in DECT. Clinical Imaging 88:59-65, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35643044.

      Abstracts

      1. Zissen MH, Wang ZJ, Yee J, Aslam R, Monto A, Yeh BM. Contrast-enhanced CT quantification of the hepatic fractional extracellular space: correlation with diffuse liver disease severity 201(6):1204-10.
      2. Somsouk M, To'o K, Ali M, Vittinghoff E, Yeh BM, Yee J, Monto A, Inadomi JM, Aslam R. Esophageal varices on computed tomography and subsequent variceal hemorrhage 39(2):251-6.
      3. Aparici CM, Aslam R, Win AZ. Initial experience of utilizing real-time intra-procedural PET/CT biopsy 4(54).
      4. Jacobs MA, Weinstein S, Hope TA, Aslam R, Yee J, Coakley F. Neuroendocrine tumors: beyond the abdomen 38(6):898-914.
      5. Sebro R, Aslam R, Muglia VF, Wang ZJ, Westphalen AC. Low yield of chemical shift MRI for characterization of adrenal lesions with high attenuation density on unenhanced CT 40(2):318-26. PMID: 25095753.
      6. Weinstein S, Mabray MC, Aslam R, Hope T, Yee J, Owens C. Intraoperative sonography during carotid endarterectomy: normal appearance and spectrum of complications 34(5):885-94.
      7. Weinstein S, Morgan T, Poder L, Shin L, Jeffrey RB, Aslam R, Yee J. Value of intraoperative sonography in pancreatic surgery 34(7):1307-18. PMID: 26112636.
      8. Hope TA, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Yeh BM, Corvera CU, Monto A, Yee J. Change in liver imaging reporting and data system characterization of focal liver lesions using gadoxetate disodium magnetic resonance imaging compared with contrast-enhanced computed tomography 41(3):376-381.
      9. Mujtaba B, Nassar SM,, Aslam R, Garg N. Hibernoma: Imaging review and management 1(1).
      10. Taher A, Madewell JE, Nassar SM, Lazar AJ, Aslam R, Hanafy AK, Mujtaba B. Atypical Imaging Characteristics of Metastatic Myxoid Liposarcoma.
      11. Mujtaba B, Taher A, Fiala MJ, Nassar S, Madewell JE, Hanafy AK, Aslam R. Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review 53(3):275-284.
      12. Elsherif SB, Kuchana V, Aslam R, Kamat A, Bhosale PR, Klekers AR. Locally advanced prostate cancer imaging findings and implications for treatment from the surgical perspective 45(3):865-877. PMID: 31724081.
      13. Mujtaba B, Nassar SM, Aslam R, Garg N, Madewell JE, Taher A, Hanafy AK, Whitman G. Primary osteosarcoma of the breast: Pathophysiology and imaging review 49(2):116-123. PMID: 30655112.
      14. Mujtaba B, Wang F, Taher A, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Spear R, Nassar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Pathological and Imaging Review 50(2):236-240. PMID: 32620358.
      15. Nassar S, Taher A, Spear R, Wang F, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Mujtaba B. Multiple Myeloma: Role of Imaging in Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment Response Assessment 42(2):184-193. PMID: 33814104.
      16. Saleh M, Mujtaba B, Jensen C, Aslam R, Elsayes A, Kuchana V, Bhosale P. Feasibility of half the recommended dose of IV contrast in DECT: image quality evaluation and diagnostic acceptability in cancer patients August(88):59-65.
      17. Aslam R, Coakley FV, Williams G, Yeh BM, Joe BN, Zuraek MB, Warren RS. Prognostic importance of superior diaphragmatic adenopathy at computed tomography in patients with resectable hepatic metastases from colorectal carcinoma 32(2):173-7.
      18. Keedy A, Westphalen AC, Qayyum A, Aslam R, Rybkin AV, Chen MH, Coakley FV. Diagnosis of cirrhosis by spiral computed tomography: a case-control study with feature analysis and assessment of interobserver agreement 32(2):198-203.
      19. Taylor SA, Charman SC, Lefere P, McFarland EG, Paulson EK, Yee J, Aslam R, Barlow JM, Gupta A, Kim DH, Miller CM, Halligan S.. CT colonography: investigation of the optimum reader paradigm by using computer-aided detection software 246(2):463-71. PMID: 18094263.
      20. Mujtaba B, Wang F, Taher A, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Nassar S. Myxoid liposarcoma with skeletal metastases: pathophysiology and imaging characteristics 50(1):66-73. PMID: 31813645.
      21. Benedetti N, Aslam R, Wang ZJ, Joe BN, Fu Y, Yee J, Yeh B. Delayed enhancement of ascites after i.v. contrast material administration at CT: time course and clinical correlation. PMID: 2962936.
      22. Qayyum A, Bhosale P, Aslam R, Avritscher R, Ma J, Pagel MD, Sun J, Mohamed Y, Rashid A, Beretta L, Kaseb AO. Effect of sarcopenia on systemic targeted therapy response in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma 46(3):1008-1015.
      23. Yee J, Sadda S, Aslam R, Yeh B. Extracolonic findings at CT colonography 20(2):305-22. PMID: 20451819.
      24. Gu L, Madewell JE, Aslam R, Mujtaba B. The effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on MR images of bone marrow 48(2):209-218. PMID: 30091008.
      25. Charalambous C, Malik RA, Aslam R, Young RJ. The sub-acute presentation of emphysematous cholecystitis in a type 2 diabetic patient. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism.
      26. Whitehouse RW, Aslam R, Bukhari M, Groves C, Cassar-Pullicino V. The sesamoid index in psoriatic arthropathy 34(4):217-20.
      27. Landeras LA, Aslam R, Yee J. Virtual colonoscopy: technique and accuracy 45(2):333-45. PMID: 17502221.
      28. Aslam R, Yee J. Computed tomographic colonography 2(3):371-84. PMID: 19072386.
      29. Yee J, Sadda S, Aslam R, Yeh B. Extracolonic findings at CT colonography 20(2):305-22. PMID: 20451819.
      30. Aslam R, Yeh BM, Yee J. MR imaging evaluation of the hepatic vasculature 18(3):515-23. PMID: 21094453.
      31. Aslam R, Yeh BM, Yee J. MR imaging evaluation of the hepatic vasculature 18(3):515-23. PMID: 21094453.
      32. Russell JS, Sawhney R, Monto A, Nanavati S, Davoren JB, Aslam R, Corvera CU. Periprocedural complications by Child-Pugh class in patients undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization or chemoembolization to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at a VA medical center 200(5):659-64. PMID: 21056149.
      33. Russell JS, Sawhney R, Monto A, Nanavati S, Davoren JB, Aslam R, Corvera CU. Periprocedural complications by Child-Pugh class in patients undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization or chemoembolization to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma at a VA medical center 200(5):659-64. PMID: 21056149.
      34. Winters R, Aslam R. Radiology quiz case 3. Primary tracheal amyloidosis 137(9):959, 960. PMID: 21930991.
      35. Winters R, Aslam R. Radiology quiz case 3. Primary tracheal amyloidosis 137(9):959, 960. PMID: 21930991.
      36. Keedy AW, Yee J, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Landeras LA, Shah JN, McQuaid KR, Yeh BM. Reduced cathartic bowel preparation for CT colonography: prospective comparison of 2-L polyethylene glycol and magnesium citrate 261(1):156-64.
      37. Keedy AW, Yee J, Aslam R, Weinstein S, Landeras LA, Shah JN, McQuaid KR, Yeh BM. Reduced cathartic bowel preparation for CT colonography: prospective comparison of 2-L polyethylene glycol and magnesium citrate 261(1):156-64.
      38. Chou SH, Wang ZJ, Kuo J, Cabarrus M, Fu Y, Aslam R, Yee J, Zimmet JM, Shunk K, Elicker B, Yeh BM. Persistent renal enhancement after intra-arterial versus intravenous iodixanol administration 80(2):378-86.
      39. Chou SH, Wang ZJ, Kuo J, Cabarrus M, Fu Y, Aslam R, Yee J, Zimmet JM, Shunk K, Elicker B, Yeh BM. Persistent renal enhancement after intra-arterial versus intravenous iodixanol administration 80(2):378-86.
      40. Hope TA, Doherty A, Fu Y, Aslam R, Qayyum A, Brasch RC. Gadolinium accumulation and fibrosis in the liver after administration of gadoxetate disodium in a rat model of active hepatic fibrosis 264(2):423-7.
      41. Hope TA, Doherty A, Fu Y, Aslam R, Qayyum A, Brasch RC. Gadolinium accumulation and fibrosis in the liver after administration of gadoxetate disodium in a rat model of active hepatic fibrosis 264(2):423-7.
      42. Greenfield NP, Azziz AS, Jung AJ, Yeh BM, Aslam R, Coakley FV. Imaging late complications of cholecystectomy 36(6):763-7. PMID: 23154007.
      43. Greenfield NP, Azziz AS, Jung AJ, Yeh BM, Aslam R, Coakley FV. Imaging late complications of cholecystectomy 36(6):763-7. PMID: 23154007.
      44. Yee J, Weinstein S, Morgan T, Alore P, Aslam R. Advances in CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis 4(3):200-9.
      45. Weinstein S, Osei-Bonsu S, Aslam R, Yee J. Multidetector CT of the postoperative colon: review of normal appearances and common complications 33(2):515-32.
      46. Weinstein S, Osei-Bonsu S, Aslam R, Yee J. Multidetector CT of the postoperative colon: review of normal appearances and common complications 33(2):515-32.
      47. Yee J, Weinstein S, Morgan T, Alore P, Aslam R, J Cancer. Advances in CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis.
      48. Zissen MH, Wang ZJ, Yee J, Aslam R, Monto A, Yeh BM. Contrast-enhanced CT quantification of the hepatic fractional extracellular space: correlation with diffuse liver disease severity 201(6):1204-10.

      Books (edited and written)

      1. Aslam R, Yee-Li Sun, Judy Yee. Critical evaluation of the specificity and sensitivity of liver imaging. Ed(s) Fifth. Ed(s). Zakim and Boyer's Hepatology, 2006.
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