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Aarti Sekhar

  • Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
    Professor
  • aarti.sekhar@emoryhealthcare.org
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Overview

Dr. Sekhar interfaces closely with the Departments of Gastroenterology, Urology, Surgical Oncology and General Surgery to provide expert image interpretation of abdominal and pelvic MRI, CT, ultrasound, and x-rays. She performs image-guided interventions, including CT and US-guided biopsies and drainages. She is also actively involved with teaching residents and fellows and has received several awards for her teaching.

Academic Appointment

  • Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • BS from Brown University

Research

Focus

  • QA initiative to standardize body CT protocols
  • Large adrenal masses: MRI Pathology correlation. Collaboration with Dr. Viraj Master (Urology) and Dr. Melinda Lewis (Pathology)

Publications

  • Gastrointestinal malignancies in pregnancy.
    Abdom Radiol (NY) Volume: 48 Page(s): 1709 - 1723
    05/01/2023 Authors: Pectasides M; Sekhar A; Dighe MK; Schwartz G; Shah SN; Mulcahy MF; Horowitz JM
  • Sarcopenia and systemic inflammation are associated with decreased survival after cytoreductive nephrectomy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
    Cancer Volume: 128 Page(s): 2073 - 2084
    06/01/2022 Authors: Khan AI; Psutka SP; Patil DH; Hong G; Williams MA; Bilen MA; Sekhar A; Kissick HT; Narayan VM; Joshi SS
  • Pancreaticoduodenal Groove: Spectrum of Disease and Imaging Features.
    Radiographics Volume: 42 Page(s): 1062 - 1080
    01/01/2022 Authors: Bello HR; Sekhar A; Filice RW; Radmard AR; Davarpanah AH
  • Micro-habits for life-long learning.
    Abdom Radiol (NY) Volume: 46 Page(s): 5509 - 5512
    12/01/2021 Authors: Shnayder-Adams MM; Sekhar A
  • New blood: trainee and early career engagement augmenting the society of abdominal radiology experience.
    Abdom Radiol (NY) Volume: 46 Page(s): 5475 - 5479
    12/01/2021 Authors: Balthazar P; Sekhar A; Magudia K
  • Left renal vein nutcracker syndrome and concurrent IVC duplication: Surgical treatment.
    Urol Case Rep Volume: 39 Page(s): 101819
    11/01/2021 Authors: Midenberg E; Subu R; Sekhar A; Browne B; Duwayri Y; Master VA
  • Common Bile Duct Dilation After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
    Volume: 116 Page(s): S9 - S9
    10/01/2021 Authors: Earl V; Allamneni C; Desai N; Zheng Z; Krafty R; Patel V; Keilin S; Willingham F; Sekhar A; Lin E
  • Sarcopenia and modified Glasgow Prognostic Score predict postsurgical outcomes in localized renal cell carcinoma.
    Cancer Volume: 127 Page(s): 1974 - 1983
    06/15/2021 Authors: Higgins MI; Martini DJ; Patil DH; Nabavizadeh R; Steele S; Williams M; Joshi SS; Narayan VM; Sekhar A; Psutka SP
  • Peer Learning Through Multi-Institutional Case Conferences: Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Radiology Experience.
    Volume: 28 Page(s): 255 - 260
    02/01/2021 Authors: Chow RA; Tan N; Henry TS; Kanne JP; Sekhar A
  • Variant anatomy of the biliary system as a cause of pancreatic and peri-ampullary cancers.
    HPB (Oxford) Volume: 22 Page(s): 1675 - 1685
    12/01/2020 Authors: Muraki T; Reid MD; Pehlivanoglu B; Gonzalez RS; Sekhar A; Memis B; Xue Y; Cheng J; Jang K-T; Mittal P
  • Quantification of body composition in renal cell carcinoma patients: Comparing computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging measurements.
    Eur J Radiol Volume: 132 Page(s): 109307
    11/01/2020 Authors: Higgins MI; Martini DJ; Patil DH; Steele S; Evans S; Petrinec BP; Psutka SP; Sekhar A; Bilen MA; Master VA
  • Peer Learning Through Multi-Institutional Web-based Case Conferences: Perceived Value (and Challenges) From Abdominal, Cardiothoracic, and Musculoskeletal Radiology Case Conference Participants.
    Acad Radiol Volume: 27 Page(s): 1641 - 1646
    11/01/2020 Authors: Armstrong V; Tan N; Sekhar A; Richardson ML; Kanne JP; Sai V; Chernyak V; Godwin JD; Tammisetti VS; Eberhardt SC
  • Neoadjuvant Cabozantinib in an Unresectable Locally Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Patient Leads to Downsizing of Tumor Enabling Surgical Resection: A Case Report.
    Front Oncol Volume: 10 Page(s): 622134
    01/01/2020 Authors: Bilen MA; Jiang JF; Jansen CS; Brown JT; Harik LR; Sekhar A; Kissick H; Maithel SK; Kucuk O; Carthon B
  • Imaging of the female urethra.
    Abdom Radiol (NY) Volume: 44 Page(s): 3950 - 3961
    12/01/2019 Authors: Sekhar A; Eberhardt L; Lee KS
  • Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas With Complex Florid Papillary Architecture: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
    Int J Surg Pathol Volume: 27 Page(s): 907 - 911
    12/01/2019 Authors: Tracht J; Reid MD; Hissong E; Sekhar A; Sarmiento J; Krasinskas A; Xue Y
  • Is hepatectomy safe following Yttrium-90 therapy? A multi-institutional international experience.
    HPB (Oxford) Volume: 21 Page(s): 1520 - 1526
    11/01/2019 Authors: Melstrom LG; Eng OS; Raoof M; Singh G; Fong Y; Latorre K; Choi GH; Salem R; Bentrem DJ; Lewandowski R
  • MRI quantitation of abdominal skeletal muscle correlates with CT-based analysis: implications for sarcopenia measurement.
    Appl Physiol Nutr Metab Volume: 44 Page(s): 814 - 819
    08/01/2019 Authors: Khan AI; Reiter DA; Sekhar A; Sharma P; Safdar NM; Patil DH; Psutka SP; Small WC; Bilen MA; Ogan K
  • Cecal bascule as a cause of postoperative nausea and abdominal pain.
    Radiol Case Rep Volume: 14 Page(s): 697 - 699
    06/01/2019 Authors: Shah F; Elsayed M; Sekhar A
  • Sarcopenia is independently associated with decreased overall survival after surgery for inferior vena cava tumor thrombus patients.
    Volume: 37
    03/01/2019 Authors: Williams M; Nabavizadeh R; Khan AI; Patil DH; Psutka SP; Sekhar A; Ogan K; Bilen MA; Master VA
  • Invited Commentary on "Navigating Generational Differences in Radiology".
    Radiographics Volume: 38 Page(s): 1679 - 1681
    10/01/2018 Authors: Sekhar A; Tan N
  • Low Union (Lower Insertion of Cystic Duct into Common Hepatic Duct) as a Major Etiologic Factor in the Development of Pancreatic, Distal Bile Duct and Ampullary Cancers: An analysis of 860 pancreatobiliary resections
    Volume: 98 Page(s): 684 - 685
    03/01/2018 Authors: Muraki T; Reid M; Gonzalez RS; Sekhar A; Memis B; Pehlivanoglu B; Xue Y; Mittal P; Sarmiento JM; Kooby D
  • Low Union (Lower Insertion of Cystic Duct into Common Hepatic Duct) as a Major Etiologic Factor in the Development of Pancreatic, Distal Bile Duct and Ampullary Cancers: An analysis of 860 pancreatobiliary resections
    Volume: 31 Page(s): 684 - 685
    03/01/2018 Authors: Muraki T; Reid M; Gonzalez RS; Sekhar A; Memis B; Pehlivanoglu B; Xue Y; Mittal P; Sarmiento JM; Kooby D
  • Hepatobiliary Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms With Ovarian Type Stroma (So-Called "Hepatobiliary Cystadenoma/Cystadenocarcinoma"): Clinicopathologic Analysis of 36 Cases Illustrates Rarity of Carcinomatous Change.
    Am J Surg Pathol Volume: 42 Page(s): 95 - 102
    01/01/2018 Authors: Quigley B; Reid MD; Pehlivanoglu B; Squires MH; Maithel S; Xue Y; Hyejeong C; Akkas G; Muraki T; Kooby DA
  • Granulomatous Inflammation of the Penis and Scrotum Following Application of Topical Cream.
    Urol Case Rep Volume: 12 Page(s): 39 - 41
    05/01/2017 Authors: Khan AI; Mehta A; Sekhar A; Ellis CL
  • Clinical Manifestations of Pathologic Site-Based Classification of Ampullary Carcinomas (ACs): An Analysis of 107 Resected ACs Demonstrates Distinct Clinicopathologic Associations
    Volume: 30 Page(s): 189A - 189A
    02/01/2017 Authors: Muraki T; Reid MD; Keilin S; Balci S; Ohike N; Tajiri T; Xue Y; Memis B; Sekhar A; Mittal P
  • Clinical Manifestations of Pathologic Site-Based Classification of Ampullary Carcinomas (ACs): An Analysis of 107 Resected ACs Demonstrates Distinct Clinicopathologic Associations
    Volume: 97 Page(s): 189A - 189A
    02/01/2017 Authors: Muraki T; Reid MD; Keilin S; Balci S; Ohike N; Tajiri T; Xue Y; Memis B; Sekhar A; Mittal P
  • Digitizing an Analog Radiography Teaching File Under Time Constraint: Trade-Offs in Efficiency and Image Quality.
    J Digit Imaging Volume: 30 Page(s): 49 - 54
    02/01/2017 Authors: Loehfelm TW; Prater AB; Debebe T; Sekhar AK
  • Rosai-Dorfman Disease Manifesting as a Pancreatic Head Mass Diagnosed Nonoperatively.
    J Oncol Pract Volume: 13 Page(s): 61 - 62
    01/01/2017 Authors: Smith DJ; Sekhar A; Memis B; Adsay VN; Alese OB
  • Introduction of Thoracic CT-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration to a Resource-Limited Radiology Department in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
    J Am Coll Radiol Volume: 13 Page(s): 98 - 103
    01/01/2016 Authors: Eklund MJ; Hudgins PA; Kebede T; Atnafu A; Sekhar A
  • Opportunities for Patient-centered Outcomes Research in Radiology.
    Acad Radiol Volume: 23 Page(s): 8 - 17
    01/01/2016 Authors: Zygmont ME; Lam DL; Nowitzki KM; Burton KR; Lenchik L; McArthur TA; Sekhar AK; Itri JN
  • Gadobenate Dimeglumine Administration and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: Is There a Real Risk in Patients with Impaired Renal Function?
    Radiology Volume: 276 Page(s): 741 - 747
    09/01/2015 Authors: Nandwana SB; Moreno CC; Osipow MT; Sekhar A; Cox KL
  • Physician rating websites: do radiologists have an online presence?
    J Am Coll Radiol Volume: 12 Page(s): 867 - 871
    08/01/2015 Authors: Gilbert K; Hawkins CM; Hughes DR; Patel K; Gogia N; Sekhar A; Duszak R
  • Association of radiographic morphology with early gastroesophageal reflux disease and satiety control after sleeve gastrectomy.
    J Am Coll Surg Volume: 219 Page(s): 430 - 438
    09/01/2014 Authors: Toro JP; Lin E; Patel AD; Davis SS; Sanni A; Urrego HD; Sweeney JF; Srinivasan JK; Small W; Mittal P
  • A tissue phantom model for training residents in ultrasound-guided liver biopsy.
    Acad Radiol Volume: 21 Page(s): 902 - 908
    07/01/2014 Authors: Sekhar A; Sun MR; Siewert B
  • Prognostic implications of the magnetic resonance imaging appearance in papillary renal cell carcinoma.
    Eur Radiol Volume: 23 Page(s): 579 - 587
    02/01/2013 Authors: Rosenkrantz AB; Sekhar A; Genega EM; Melamed J; Babb JS; Patel AD; Lo A; Najarian RM; Ahmed M; Pedrosa I
  • Enhancing the resident experience with global health electives.
    AJR Am J Roentgenol Volume: 198 Page(s): W118 - W121
    02/01/2012 Authors: Sekhar A; Eisenberg RL; Yablon CM
  • Prevalence of incidental pancreatic cysts in the adult population on MR imaging.
    Am J Gastroenterol Volume: 105 Page(s): 2079 - 2084
    09/01/2010 Authors: Lee KS; Sekhar A; Rofsky NM; Pedrosa I
  • The Abnormal Abdominal Aorta: Primary Aortic or Periaortic Disease?
    Volume: 192
    05/01/2009 Authors: Sekhar A; Lee K; Pedrosa I
  • PREVALENCE OF INCIDENTAL PANCREATIC CYSTS IN THE ADULT POPULATION
    PANCREAS Volume: 37 Page(s): 495 - 495
    11/01/2008 Authors: Sekhar A; Lee KS; Brown A; Pedrosa I
  • Imaging of malignant skeletal tumors.
    Cancer Treat Res Volume: 143 Page(s): 367 - 422
    01/01/2008 Authors: Pahade J; Sekhar A; Shetty SK
  • Visual experience and deprivation bidirectionally modify the composition and function of NMDA receptors in visual cortex.
    Neuron Volume: 29 Page(s): 157 - 169
    01/01/2001 Authors: Philpot BD; Sekhar AK; Shouval HZ; Bear MF
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