Graduate
Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade (Biochemistry)

Medical
Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade

Residency
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago

Original, Peer-reviewed Research Publications

Stojiljkovic L, Alexander B, Stoisavljevic-Satara S, Skrbic R, Igic R. Glycosidase activities in hog serum, optic nerve, and ocular tissues. Biomed. Res., 2004, 25 (2), 101-103.

Hofmann, W.A., Stojiljkovic, L., Fuchsova, B., Vargas, G.M., Mavrommatis, E.,  Philimonenko, V., Kysela, K., Goodrich, J., Lessard, J., Hope, T.J., Hozak, P. and de Lanerolle, P. Actin is part of pre-initiation complexes and is necessary for transcription by RNA polymerase II. Nature Cell Biol., 2004, 6: 1094-1101.

Jesic S., Stojiljkovic L., Djordjevic V., Petrovic Z., Stosic S., Nesic V., Novovic V., Miloradovic J. Enzymatic study of Waldeyer’s ring lymphoid tissue. Activity of alkaline and acid phosphatase in palatinal tonsils and adenoids in children with recurrent infection of the ring. Yug. Med. Biochem., 2005, 24: 27-33.

Waxler B., Dadabhoy, Z., Stojiljkovic L., and Rabito S. Primer of postoperative pruritus for anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology, 2005, 103: 168-178.

Waxler B., Dadabhoy, Z., Stojiljkovic L., and Rabito S. Implications of postoperative pruritus. Anesthesiology, 2006, 104(2):385.

Franco C.D., Gloss F.J., Voronov G., Tyler S.G., and Stojiljkovic L. Supraclavicular block in the obese population: An analysis of 2020 blocks. Anesth. Analg., 2006, 102: 1252-1254.

Jesic S., Stojiljkovic L., Petrovic Z., Djordjevic V., Nesic V., Stosic S. Alteration of adenoid tissue alkaline and acid phosphatase in children with secretory otitis media. Int. J. Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2006, 70: 1069-1076.

Hofmann W.A., Vargas G.M., Ramchandran R., Stojiljkovic L., Goodrich J.A., de Lanerolle P. Nuclear myosin I is necessary for the formation of the first phosphodiester bond by RNA polymerase II. J. Cell Biochem., 2006, 99: 1001-1009.

Stojiljkovic L., Behnia R. Role of renin angiotensin system inibitors in cardiovascular and renal protection. A lesson from clinical trials. Curr. Pharm. Design, 2007, 13: 1335-1345.

Waxler B., Stojiljkovic L., Margeta B., Fogg L., Tureanu L., Rabito S. Clinical factors associated with QT prolongation in non-cardiac surgery. Can J. Anesth, 2008, submitted

Abstracts

Igić R, Stojiljkovic LS, Alexander B, Stoisavljevic-Satara S, Skrbic R: Glycosidase activities in hog ocular tissues, optic nerve, and blood serum. Experimental Biology, 2004 (Washington D.C.).

Stojiljkovic L., Franco C. Supraclavicular Block in the Presence of a Cervical Collar. MARC 2004, March 19-21, Rochester, Minnesota, A233.

Stojiljkovic L., Franco C. Supraclavicular Block with Nerve Stimulator in the Obese Population, MARC 2004, March 19-21, Rochester, Minnesota, A329.

Stojiljkovic L., Waxler B., Dadabhoy, Z., Rabito S. Post-Operative Itching: Possible Mechanisms and Associated Systemic Conditions. MARC 2004, March 19-21, Rochester, Minnesota, A344.

Stojiljkovic L., Nasr N., Markey J., Behnia R. Factors that Influence Adherence to Center for Disease Control Aseptic Guidelines for Placement of Intravascular Catheters in Neurosurgical Patients. MARC 2005, April 1-3, Madison, Wisconsin, A48.

Stojiljkovic L., Glusman, S., Fanco C., Torres M. Is axonal nerve sprouting in the Somatosensory Cortex a Necessary Condition to Explain Phantom Sensation? MARC 2005, April 1-3, Madison, Wisconsin, A297.

Stojiljkovic L., Waxler B., Rabito S. Volatile Anesthetics Induced Prolongation of the QT Interval. MARC 2005, April 1-3, Madison, Wisconsin, A212.

Stojiljkovic L., Hassan R., Patel A., Dadabhoy Z. Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Vaginal Delivery in Cocaine Abuser. MARC 2005, April 1-3, Madison, Wisconsin, A263.

Glusman S, Franco CD, Torres M, Stojiljkovic L. Is nerve sprouting responsible for phantom sensation? J. Pain 2005; 6:S15, A625.

Stojiljkovic L., Glusman S., Nedumgotill S., Torres M. Central somatosensory mediated pain in complex regional pain syndrome I. MARC 2006, March 17-19, Chicago, Illinois.

Lamont, M., Waxler, B., Stojiljkovic, L., Tureanu, L., Rabito, S. Characterization of long QT in the perioperative period. MARC 2006, March 17-19, Chicago, Illinois.

Williams B., Stojiljkovic, L., Malhotra N., Dadabhoy Z., Nasr N. Acute renal failure in a parturient with unilateral renal agenesis. MARC 2006, March 17-19, Chicago, Illinois.

Nasr N., Stojiljkovic L., Behnia R. Adherence to the CDC guidelines for placement of intravascular catheters in neurosurgical patients. ASA 2006 Annual Meeting, October 14, Chicago, Illinois, A#1903.

Stojiljkovic L., Glusman S., Voronov G., Ghalambor O., Sekosan,M., Radulovic J., Behnia R.  Does the c-Fos activation mediate the expansion of cortical somatosensory fields in phantom pain? AUA 54th Annual Meeting, 2007, April 26-29, Chicago, Illinois.

Sukiasyan T., and Stojiljkovic L. Complete airway obstruction after medial maxillectomy for inverted papilloma. MARC 2007, April 13-15, St. Louis, Missouri. 1st Prize Award

Ghalambor O., Voronov G., Glusman S., Radulovic J. and Stojiljkovic L. cFos expression activation in cortical somatosensory fields in rat model of phantom pain. MARC 2007, April 13-15, St. Louis, Missouri.

Aremu, O., Waxler, B., Stojiljkovic, L., Margeta, B., Fogg, L., Tureanu, L., Rabito S. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are important clinical predictors for long QT in the perioperative period. MARC 2007, April 13-15, St. Louis, Missouri.

Mohammad R., Stojiljkovic L., Dadabhoy Z. Intraoperative bilateral pulmonary embolism during Cesarean section. MARC 2007, April 13-15, St. Louis, Missouri.

Stojiljkovic L., Glusman S., Voronov G., Sekosan M., Radulovic J. Does the c-Fos activation mediate the expansion of cortical somatosensory fields in phantom pain? 2nd International Congress on Neuropathic Pain, 2007, June 7-10, Berlin, Germany.

Stojiljkovic L., Glusman S., Voronov G., Sekosan M., Radulovic J. c-Fos Activation Mediates Expansion of Cortical Somatosensory Fields in Rat Model of Phantom Pain. Anesthesiology 2007; 107: A762.

Waxler B., Stojiljkovic L., Margeta B., Fogg L., Rabito S. Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Are Clinical Predictors for Long QT in the Perioperative Period. Anesthesiology 2007; 107: A968.

Gastevski, D., Boldt, D., Stojiljkovic, L. Partial Transurethral Prostatectomy in Patient with Congenital Factor VII Deficiency. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1st Prize Award

Singh, S., Sriram, K., Stojiljkovic L. Nutritional Management of Chylothorax Following Aortic Aneurysm Repair. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ofoma I., Oliveira B.,  Stojiljkovic L. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in Post Anesthesia Care Unit. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Aremu, O., Waxler, B., Margeta, B., Fogg, L., Stojiljkovic, L. Characterization of Perioperative QTc  Prolongation: Comparison of Regional and General Anesthesia. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Patel U., Dadabhoy Z., Stojiljkovic L. Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome after Vaginal Delivery under CSE Anesthesia. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Gupta M., Stojiljkovic, L., Trivedi, P., Fogg, L., Nasr, NF. Incidence and Risk Factors of Perioperative Stroke after Radical Head and Neck Surgery. MARC 2008, April 4-6, Indianapolis, Indiana.