M. Stanley Branch, MD
Department / Division
Medicine /
Medicine - Gastroenterology
Address
DUMC 3662
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-684-6437
Office Telephone
919-684-1817
Fax Telephone
919-479-2664
- MD, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, 1984
- Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1984-1987
- Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, 1988-1991
Clinical Interests
Pancreatic and biliary tract diseases, GI malignancy, diagnostic and
therapeutic endoscopy including ERCP
Research Interests
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.
This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.
- Cook Medical
- Pentax Corp.
- Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
- Spirus Medical
Representative Publications
Byrne MF, Mitchell RM, Stiffler H, Jowell PS, Branch MS, Pappas TN, Tyler D, Baillie J. Extensive investigation of patients with mild elevations of serum amylase and/or lipase is 'low yield'. Can J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;16(12):849-54.
(2002)
Abstract
Enns R, Eloubeidi MA, Mergener K, Jowell PS, Branch MS, Pappas TM, Baillie J. ERCP-related perforations: risk factors and management. Endoscopy. 2002 Apr;34(4):293-8.
(2002)
Abstract
