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MD, MSc, PhD candidate
Gastroenterologist

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 Education

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School
2011 – 2017

8.07 / 10 (Cum Laude defined as 8.5/10)

Presentations as a medical student: pathophysiology and pharmaceutical treatment strategies in IBD, role of canakinumab in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the role of inflammasome in autoinflammatory diseases as FMF

University of Thessaly, Medical School
Msc: “Research methodology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics”
2020 – 2021

Cum Laude

Thesis: Study Protocol Design for a Randomized clinical trial to compare Underwater Cold Snare Polypectomy (UCSP) to Conventional Cold Snare Polypectomy (CCSP) for non-pedunculated colon polyps of size 5-10mm

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School
PhD candidate

Title: Clinical study to compare Underwater Polypectomy to Conventional Polypectomy for colorectal polyps
2020 – 2024*

*PhD dissertation presentation scheduled for winter 2024

Professional
Experience

General Hospital of Livadia – Department of Internal Medicine – Trainee
2017 – 2020

Member of the Institutional Review Board
Responsible Trainee for the Emergency Department
Responsible Trainee for the lectures’ schedule and presentations

“Sismanoglio” General Hospital of Athens – Department of Gastroenterology – Trainee
2020 – 2024

Responsible for the design and writing of clinical studies related to the department’s patients
Responsible Trainee for the educational presentations within the department

Biostatics’ Private Office, Scientific Collaborator
2023 – 2024

Responsible for clinical study reports for pharmaceutical companies
Responsible for clinical protocol design
Trainer in basic statistical analysis for MSc students in Biomedical sciences

The Rome Foundation – Diet and Nutrition Section
2024-now

Member of Education and Training Team (voluntary)

IASO General Clinic – 2nd Gastroenterology – Hepatology Clinic
2025-now

Consultant Gastroenterologist

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Publications

  1. Vallilas C, Zachou M, Dolkiras P, et al. Difficulties in Diagnosing and Treating Disseminated Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Infection After Intravesical BCG Therapy in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis: A Case Report. Am J Case Rep. 2021 Oct 16;22:e933006.
  2. Pikramenos K, Zachou M, Ntounas G, et al. A Rare Case of an Intermittent Urinary Catheter Discovered Inside a Bladder. Cureus. 2022 Jul 11;14(7):e26736.
  3. Pikramenos K, Katsimperis S, Zachou M, et al. Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Mimicking an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus. 2022 Aug 22;14(8):e28269.
  4. Zachou M, Pikramenos K, Panoutsakou M, et al. Infliximab (IFX)-Biosimilar Induced Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): A Case Report. Cureus. 2022 Dec 14;14(12):e32525.
  5. Zachou M, Pikramenos K, Mpetsios G, et al. Post-polypectomy coagulation syndrome: a tricky to diagnose hot snare problem that can be eliminated thanks to cold snare revolution. Arch Clin Cases. 2022 Dec 19;9(4):170-172.
  6. Pikramenos K, Zachou M, Apostolatou E, et al. The effects of method of anaesthesia on the safety and effectiveness of Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2022 Dec 27;94(4):396-400.
  7. Pikramenos K, Zachou M, Papadopoulos D, et al. Post Radical Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction. A Single Centre Experience. Cureus. 2023 Feb 3;15(2):e34601.
  8. Zachou M, Varytimiadis K, Androutsakos T, et al. Protocol design for randomized clinical trial to compare underwater cold snare polypectomy to conventional cold snare polypectomy for non-pedunculated colon polyps of size 5-10 mm (COLDWATER study). Tech Coloproctol. 2023 Apr;27(4):325-333.
  9. Tribonias G, Christoulakis M, Zachou M, et al. Endoscopic intermuscular dissection (EID) of a severely fibrotic benign rectal lesion in an area affected by radiation proctitis. Endosc Int Open. 2023 Aug 7;11(8):E733-E734.
  10. Zachou M, Flevari P, Nasiri-Ansari N, et al. The role of anti-diabetic drugs in NAFLD. Have we found the Holy Grail? A narrative review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2024 Jan;80(1):127-150.
  11. Dimzas N, Argyriou K, Zachou M, et al. Translation, validation, and first application of the Greek version of an irritable bowel syndrome severity scoring system. Ann Gastroenterol. 2024 Mar-Apr;37(2):182-190.
  12. Zachou M, Nifora M, Androutsakos T, et al. The enhanced performance of underwater cold snare polypectomy. Results of the COLDWATER RCT: revealing the enhanced performance of underwater cold snare polypectomy for colorectal polyps 5-10mm, independent of endoscopist experience. Accepted for publication in Annals of Gastroenterology, May 2024
  13. Mavrogenis G, Zachou M, Tsevgas I, et al. Tunnel-free peroral endoscopic myotomy reduces procedural time and maintains efficacy in Zenker’s diverticulum. Ann Gastroenterol. 2024 Sep-Oct;37(5):509-513. doi: 10.20524/aog.2024.0902. Epub 2024 Jul 12.
  14. Tribonias G, Papaefthymiou A, Zormpas P, Seewald S, Zachou M, et al. Endoscopic Local Excision (ELE) with Knife-Assisted Resection (KAR) Techniques Followed by Adjuvant Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy for Invasive (T1bsm2,3/T2) Early Rectal Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort. J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 18;13(22):6951. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226951.

Conference Presentations

  1. The clinical importance of metabolic abnormalities in a patient with congenital anomaly of the upper urinary tract: the example of horseshoe kidneys, 11th International Congress of Internal Medicine, 2020 (e-poster)
  2. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are directly correlated with the dose of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA) in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD), 11th International Congress of Internal Medicine, 2020 (e-poster)
  3. Crescentic glomerulonephritis with monoclonal immunoglobulin deposits (IGMλ) in a patient suffering from lymphoid malignancy: The many-faced T-Cell large granular lymphocyte (T-LGL) leukemia, 11th International Congress of Internal Medicine, 2020 (e-poster)
  4. Endoscopic management of tracheo-esophageal fistula, 40th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2020 (e-poster)
  5. Mycobacterium bovis infection in a patient with alcohol related cirrhosis, 40th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2020 (e-poster)
  6. Pleomorphic lung carcinoma with metastatic disease to the pancreas: presentation of an interesting case, 6th Panhellenic Oncology Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  7. Maculopapular – target-like rash in a vaccinated patient with COVID-19, 48th Annual Panhellenic Medical Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  8. Study of optical determination of histology in colorectal polyps using artificial intelligence and deep learning methods – Preliminary results, 42th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2022, (e-poster selected for oral presentation)
  9. Patient with three synchronous colorectal polyps with malignant transformation & complete excision of Tis lesion using cold snare. 42th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  10. A pathological finding does not exclude the presence of others – Identification of indistinct lesion with the assistance of water-assisted colonoscopy, 42th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  11. Presentation of an interesting case co-expressing TTF-1 and HEPPAR-1 in liver biopsy material, 42th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  12. Presentation of an interesting case – Secondary pancreatic focus from pleomorphic lung carcinoma, 42th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2022 (e-poster)
  13. Endoscopic removal of intramucosal colon carcinoma with cold snare and ESD in rectal adenocarcinoma, 22nd Panhellenic Nursing Congress, 2022 (e-poster)
  14. A randomized clinical trial to compare underwater cold snare polypectomy to conventional cold snare polypectomy for non-pedunculated colon polyps of size 5-10mm (COLDWATER STUDY). United European Gastroenterology UEG Conference, 2023. Moderated poster (Selected), Presenting Author, Travel Grant Award
  15. Intragastric injection of botulinum toxin A combined with subcutaneous liraglutide in overweight and obese patients: A retrospective cohort study». United European Gastroenterology UEG Conference, 2023, Presenting Author
  16. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of the Gastroenterology department, 43th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2023 (e-poster)
  17. Underwater cold snare polypectomy superior of conventional polypectomy: Preliminary ,Results from the RCT COLDWATER STUDY, 43th Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conference, 2023, Oral presentation, Presenting Author
  18. Tunnel-free peroral endoscopic myotomy for Zenker’s diverticulum (Z-POEM) shortens significantly the duration of the procedure, Digestive Disease Week 2024, DDW 2024 (poster)
  19. Additional adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy following endoscopic resection for infiltrative T1B-SM2,3/T2 rectal cancer. A retrospective cohort study, Digestive Disease Week 2024, DDW 2024 (poster)
  20. Ενδοσκοπική τοπική εκτομή με τεχνικές υποβοηθούμενης με μαχαιρίδιο εκτομής (KAR) που ακολουθούνται από επικουρική ακτινοθεραπέια ή/και χημειοθεραπεία για διηθητικό (Τ1bsm2,3 / T2) πρώιμο καρκίνο ορθού: Μια πολυκεντρική αναδρομική μελέτη κοορτής (ΕΑΑ42), 44ο Πανελλήνιο Γαστρεντερολογικό Συνέδριο, Νοέμβριος 2024
  21. Διεθνής Πολυκεντρική Αναδρομική Μελέτη εκτομής υποβλεννογόνιων όγκων στομάχου με ESD και STER (EP110), 44ο Πανελλήνιο Γαστρεντερολογικό Συνέδριο, Νοέμβριος 2024
Continuing Education
  1. AASLD synopsis, University Gastroenterology Department of Athens Medical School, 2018
  2. 1st intensive seminar on IBD and immune disorders of the bowel, General hospital Evangelismos, 2019
  3. Fourth annual Hopkins International Therapeutic Endoscopy Course (HITEC), 2020
  4. School of Hepatology, Hellenic society of Studying Liver Diseases, 2021
  5. Endoscopy School, Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, 2024
  6. 1st International School of Gut Microbiota in Digestive Diseases, 2024
  7. FODMAPS entry & advanced level, Life Academy, 2022
  8. United European Gastroenterology Conference 2023
  9. Digestive Disease Week 2024
  10. Panhellenic Gastroenterology Conferences of 2018, 2020-2024
  11. UEG webinars

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