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Malcolm Stanley Branch

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Gastroenterology
Duke Box 3662, Durham, NC 27710
03137A Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


The general focus of my work is related to endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of clinically important biliary and pancreatic disorders. This would include pancreatitis and pancreatic and biliary malignancies. I have recently been involved in investigation of new techniques for diagnosis and palliation of GI malignancies. Other areas of interest are in therapeutic endoscopy and its development as well as new imaging techniques for endoscopy.

I am also recognized in the area of endoscopy unit management and quality assurance.

Key words: pancreas disorders, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, bile duct disorders, bile duct malignancies, ERCP, choledochoscopy, colorectal and esophageal cancer.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2011 - Present Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medicine

Recent Publications


Gastrointestinal bleeding: A practical approach to diagnosis and management, second edition

Book · January 1, 2016 The latest edition of this text provides a practical reference for physicians and other health care providers caring for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. Similar to the previous edition, this volume addresses common problems associated with gastroi ... Full text Cite

Mallory–Weiss syndrome

Chapter · January 1, 2016 Gastrointestinal hemorrhage caused by gastroesophageal laceration was first reported by Quincke in 1879; however, the association with retching and vomiting was described by Mallory and Weiss in 1929 (Mallory and Weiss, Am J Med Sci, 178:506-514, 1929; Qui ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


FRACTYL REGIONAL HUB_PRO00113938 A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center Pivotal Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Fractyl Health · 2023 - 2028

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Education, Training & Certifications


Medical College of Georgia · 1984 M.D.