Alejandro Garcia

Research output

Research output per year 2006 2012 2013 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

• 53 Article
• 5 Review article
• 3 Chapter
• 1 Comment/debate

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  Characteristics and trends of pediatric firepit burns: insights for prevention and safety

  Fazal, M., Chidiac, C., Ahmad, R., Issa, O., Hodgman, E. & Garcia, A., Jan 30 2024, In: World Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 7, 1, e000700.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Burns 100%
  • Pediatrics 62%
  • Safety 56%
  • Coal Ash 32%
  • Body Surface Area 21%
• 2023

  APSA Members experience bias and discrimination in training and practice

  Vernamonti, J., Bowen-Jallow, K., Paredes, A., Cockrell, H., Morrison, Z., Huerta, C. T., Garcia, A., Meckmongkol, T. T., Oyetunji, T. A., Ramos-Irizarry, C. T., Diaz-Miron, J., Siddiqui, S., Zamora, I., Stallion, A., Martin, K., Reyes, C. & Newman, E. A., Jan 2023, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 58, 1, p. 172-176 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Workplace 100%
  • Surgeons 73%
  • Appointments and Schedules 56%
  • Medical Errors 43%
  • Asian Americans 42%

• Diversity and demographics of APSA members: Understanding our identity

  Vernamonti, J., Bowen-Jallow, K., Paredes, A., Cockrell, H., Morrison, Z., Huerta, C. T., Garcia, A., Meckmongkol, T. T., Oyetunji, T. A., Ramos-Irizarry, C. T., Diaz-Miron, J., Siddiqui, S., Zamora, I., Stallion, A., Martin, K. L., Reyes, C. & Newman, E. A., Jan 2023, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 58, 1, p. 167-171 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Demography 100%
  • Hispanic Americans 49%
  • Language 40%
  • Population 40%
  • Patient Care 39%

• Effect of Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Regional Tissue Oxygenation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients

  Surma, V. J., Patel, A., Ng, D. K., Goswami, D. K., Garcia, A. V. & Bembea, M. M., Nov 1 2023, In: Anesthesia and analgesia. 137, 5, p. 987-995 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Erythrocyte Transfusion 100%
  • Thoracic Surgery 72%
  • Pediatrics 52%
  • Intensive Care Units 33%
  • Hemoglobins 24%

• Impact of red blood cell transfusion on regional cerebral oxygen saturation during pediatric ECMO

  Garcia, A. V., Velez, A. K., Surma, V., Jager, L. R. & Bembea, M. M., May 2023, In: Transfusion. 63, 5, p. 942-951 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Erythrocyte Transfusion 100%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 95%
  • Oxygen 57%
  • Pediatrics 52%
  • Hemoglobins 39%

• Morbidity in children after fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Results from a multidisciplinary clinic

  Sferra, S. R., Nies, M. K., Miller, J. L., Garcia, A. V., Hodgman, E. I., Penikis, A. B., Engwall-Gill, A. J., Burton, V. J., Rice, J. L., Mogayzel, P. J., Baschat, A. A. & Kunisaki, S. M., Jan 2023, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 58, 1, p. 14-19 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias 100%
  • Morbidity 45%
  • Child 33%
  • Bronchodilator Agents 14%
  • Survival 14%

• Public perception of household risks for pediatric burn injuries and assessment of management readiness

  Lagziel, T., Lopez, C. D., Khoo, K. H., Cox, C. A., Garcia, A. V., Cooney, C. M., Yang, R., Caffrey, J. A., Hultman, C. S. & Redett, R. J., Sep 2023, In: Burns. 49, 6, p. 1305-1310 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pediatrics 100%
  • Wounds and Injuries 75%
  • Burns 73%
  • Child 20%
  • Knowledge Management 16%

• Views of American Pediatric Surgeons on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  the APSA DEI Committee, Sep 2023, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 58, 9, p. 1620-1624 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Surgeons 100%
  • Pediatrics 90%
  • Religion 54%
  • Terminology 47%
  • Sexual Behavior 45%
• 2022

  A dual-institutional study on first-year practice outcomes of pediatric surgeons who trained in the era of work hour restrictions

  Fleming, M. A., Etchill, E. W., Marsh, K. M., Abebrese, E. L., Mannoh, I., Gander, J. W., Garcia, A. V. & Levin, D. E., Feb 2022, In: Pediatric surgery international. 38, 2, p. 277-283 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Surgeons 100%
  • Pediatrics 90%
  • Hemorrhage 67%
  • Infections 67%
  • Hemopneumothorax 57%

• Effect of implementing an enhanced recovery protocol for pediatric colorectal surgery on complication rate, length of stay, and opioid use in children

  George, J. A., Salazar, A. J. G., Irfan, A., Prichett, L., Nasr, I. W., Garcia, A. V., Boss, E. F. & Jelin, E. B., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of pediatric surgery.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Colorectal Surgery 100%
  • Opioid Analgesics 72%
  • Length of Stay 62%
  • Pediatrics 52%
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery 48%

• Evaluation of the Surgical Management of Achalasia in Children and Young Adults

  Westermann, C., Weller, J., Patel, P., Rhee, D. S. & Garcia, A. V., May 2022, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 273, p. 9-14 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Esophageal Achalasia 100%
  • Heller Myotomy 80%
  • Young Adult 63%
  • Pediatrics 50%
  • Length of Stay 39%

• Factors Associated with Pediatric Burn Clinic Follow-up after Emergency Department Discharge

  Seegan, P. L., Tangella, K., Seivert, N. P., Reynolds, E., Young, A. S., Ziegfeld, S., Garcia, A. V., Hodgman, E. & Parrish, C., Jan 1 2022, In: Journal of Burn Care and Research. 43, 1, p. 207-213 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hospital Emergency Service 100%
  • Pediatrics 80%
  • Odds Ratio 40%
  • Confidence Intervals 37%
  • Outpatients 28%

• Improving pathways to eliminate underrepresentation in the pediatric surgery workforce: A call to action

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the American Pediatric Surgery Association, Jul 2022, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 57, 7, p. 1309-1314 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Workforce 100%
  • Pediatrics 66%
  • Surgical Specialties 23%
  • Medical Schools 17%
  • Internship and Residency 17%

• Length of Stay per Total Body Surface Area Burn Relative to Mechanism: A Pediatric Injury Quality Improvement Collaborative Study

  Patterson, K. N., Onwuka, A., Horvath, K. Z., Fabia, R., Giles, S., Marx, D., Aguayo, P., Ziegfeld, S., Garcia, A., Stewart, F. D., Fritzeen, J., Burd, R. S., Vitale, L., Klein, J. & Thakkar, R. K., Jul 1 2022, In: Journal of Burn Care and Research. 43, 4, p. 863-867 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Body Surface Area 100%
  • Quality Improvement 87%
  • Length of Stay 68%
  • Pediatrics 57%
  • Wounds and Injuries 43%
• 2021

  Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy Outcomes for Pediatric Cancer Patients with Leukopenia: A NSQIP-pediatric Study

  Patel, P. P., Weller, J. H., Westermann, C. R., Cappiello, C., Garcia, A. V. & Rhee, D. S., Nov 2021, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 267, p. 556-562 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Appendectomy 100%
  • Leukopenia 91%
  • Cholecystectomy 90%
  • Pediatrics 53%
  • Length of Stay 28%

• Comparing 30-day outcomes between early versus delayed repair of anorectal malformations with perineal or rectovestibular fistulas: An analysis of the ACS NSQIP-Pediatric database

  Irfan, A., Hu, A., Martin, L. Y., Jelin, E. B., Garcia, A. V., Jancelewicz, T., Boss, E., Nasr, I. W. & Rhee, D. S., May 2021, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 56, 5, p. 979-983 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Anorectal Malformations 100%
  • Fistula 64%
  • Pediatrics 45%
  • Databases 42%
  • Bladder Exstrophy 26%

• Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the treatment of amlodipine overdose in a pediatric patient

  Giuliano, K., Chen, Y. J., Coletti, K., O'Brien, C., Jelin, E. & Garcia, A., Feb 1 2021, In: Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2021, 2, rjab014.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Amlodipine 100%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 91%
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 85%
  • Pediatrics 49%
  • Shock 40%

• Increased proportion of physical child abuse injuries at a level I pediatric trauma center during the Covid-19 pandemic

  Kovler, M. L., Ziegfeld, S., Ryan, L. M., Goldstein, M. A., Gardner, R., Garcia, A. V. & Nasr, I. W., Jun 2021, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 116, 104756.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Child Abuse 100%
  • Trauma Centers 92%
  • Pandemics 89%
  • Child abuse 88%
  • trauma 72%
  8 Scopus citations

• Pediatric arterial femoral cannulations for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Does size really matter?

  Garcia, A. V., Stevens, K., Bembea, M. M., Gray, B. W. & Rhee, D. S., Sep 2021, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 56, 9, p. 1643-1646 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 100%
  • Cannula 90%
  • Catheterization 80%
  • Thigh 68%
  • Pediatrics 54%

• Predictors of Follow-up Compliance in Pediatric Burn Patients during the Time of COVID

  Chara, A., Hodgman, E., Ziegfeld, S., Parrish, C., Rhee, D. & Garcia, A. V., Nov 1 2021, In: Journal of Burn Care and Research. 42, 6, p. 1097-1102 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pediatrics 100%
  • Burn Units 57%
  • Pandemics 47%
  • Senior Centers 33%
  • Wounds and Injuries 32%

• Unusual case of delayed congenital diaphragmatic hernia in Loeys-Dietz syndrome: A case report

  Lobaton, G. O., Chen, Y. J., Jelin, E. & Garcia, A. V., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2021, 1, rjaa604.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Loeys-Dietz Syndrome 100%
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias 76%
  • Hernia 63%
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia 53%
  • Omentum 48%
• 2020

  Association of Cerebral Oximetry with Outcomes after Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

  Tsou, P. Y., Garcia, A. V., Yiu, A., Vaidya, D. M. & Bembea, M. M., Oct 1 2020, In: Neurocritical care. 33, 2, p. 429-437 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Oximetry 100%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 98%
  • Nervous System 45%
  • Pediatrics 26%
  • Reading 24%
  3 Scopus citations

• Blood utilization and clinical outcomes in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients

  Qin, C. X., Yesantharao, L. V., Merkel, K. R., Goswami, D. K., Garcia, A. V., Whitman, G. J. R., Frank, S. M. & Bembea, M. M., Sep 1 2020, In: Anesthesia and analgesia. 131, 3, p. 901-908 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 100%
  • Pediatrics 38%
  • Mortality 24%
  • Odds Ratio 15%
  • Confidence Intervals 14%
  4 Scopus citations

• Successful use of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway to improve outcomes following the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum

  Wharton, K., Chun, Y., Hunsberger, J., Jelin, E., Garcia, A. & Stewart, D., Jun 2020, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 55, 6, p. 1065-1071 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery 100%
  • Funnel Chest 96%
  • Hospital Emergency Service 21%
  • Length of Stay 20%
  • Urinary Catheters 16%
  4 Scopus citations

• Surgical Residents as Certified Bilingual Speakers: A Quality Improvement Initiative

  Solomon, A., Calotta, N., Kolarich, A., Enumah, Z., Al Efishat, M., Kovler, M., Azar, F., Haut, E. R. & Garcia, A. V., Jun 2020, In: Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. 46, 6, p. 359-364 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Quality Improvement 100%
  • Language 81%
  • Linguistics 38%
  • Limited English Proficiency 27%
  • Healthcare Disparities 24%
  1 Scopus citations
• 2019

  Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and shear wave elastography evaluation of Crohn's disease activity in three adolescent patients

  Thimm, M. A., Cuffari, C., Garcia, A., Sidhu, S. & Hwang, M., May 1 2019, In: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. 22, 3, p. 282-290 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques 92%
  • Crohn Disease 72%
  • Inflammation 44%
  • Fibrosis 32%
  • Pathologic Constriction 25%
  4 Scopus citations

• Conversion From Venovenous to Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Is Associated With Increased Mortality in Children

  Kovler, M. L., Garcia, A. V., Beckman, R. M., Salazar, J. H., Vacek, J., Many, B. T., Rizeq, Y., Abdullah, F. & Goldstein, S. D., Dec 2019, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 244, p. 389-394 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Child Mortality 100%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 95%
  • Organizations 17%
  • Mortality 15%
  • Child 13%
  4 Scopus citations

• Early resuscitation and management of severe pediatric burns

  Arbuthnot, M. K. & Garcia, A. V., Feb 2019, In: Seminars in pediatric surgery. 28, 1, p. 73-78 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Burns 100%
  • Resuscitation 93%
  • Pediatrics 62%
  • Wounds and Injuries 47%
  • Child Mortality 40%
  8 Scopus citations

• Microdeformational wound therapy: A novel option to salvage complex wounds associated with the Nuss procedure

  Lukish, J., Stewart, D., Goldstein, S., Garcia, A., Pryor, H., Rhee, D., Alaish, S. & Colombani, P., Jul 2019, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 54, 7, p. 1500-1504 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Wounds and Injuries 100%
  • Therapeutics 33%
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents 25%
  • Funnel Chest 18%
  • Device Removal 18%
• 2018

  Analysis of risk factors for morbidity in children undergoing the Kasai procedure for biliary atresia

  Garcia, A. V., Ladd, M. R., Crawford, T., Culbreath, K., Tetteh, O., Alaish, S. M., Boss, E. F. & Rhee, D. S., Aug 1 2018, In: Pediatric surgery international. 34, 8, p. 837-844 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hepatic Portoenterostomy 100%
  • Biliary Atresia 80%
  • Blood Transfusion 57%
  • Morbidity 36%
  • Child 26%
  2 Scopus citations

• Comparing percutaneous to open access for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric respiratory failure

  American Pediatric Surgical Association Critical Care Committee, 2018, In: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 19, 10, p. 981-991 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 100%
  • Catheterization 80%
  • Respiratory Insufficiency 79%
  • Pediatrics 54%
  • Cannula 27%
  5 Scopus citations

• Diagnosis of congenital and acquired focal lesions in the neck, abdomen, and pelvis with contrast-enhanced ultrasound: a pictorial essay

  Thimm, M. A., Rhee, D., Takemoto, C. M., Karnsakul, W., Cuffari, C., Guerrerio, A. L., Garcia, A., Gearhart, J., Huisman, T. A. G. M. & Hwang, M., Oct 1 2018, In: European Journal of Pediatrics. 177, 10, p. 1459-1470 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pelvis 100%
  • Abdomen 91%
  • Neck 77%
  • Pediatrics 65%
  • Telangiectasis 65%
  1 Scopus citations

• Evaluation of anemia and nutritional status on children undergoing resection of primary liver tumors

  Culbreath, K. D., Garcia, A. V., Leeds, I. L., Ladd, M. R., Crawford, T., Boss, E. & Rhee, D. S., Dec 2018, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 232, p. 547-552 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Nutritional Support 100%
  • Nutritional Status 83%
  • Anemia 71%
  • Liver 43%
  • Child 36%
  2 Scopus citations

• Malnutrition increases the risk of 30-day complications after surgery in pediatric patients with Crohn disease

  Ladd, M. R., Garcia, A. V., Leeds, I. L., Haney, C., Oliva-Hemker, M. M., Alaish, S., Boss, E. & Rhee, D. S., Nov 2018, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 53, 11, p. 2336-2345 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Crohn Disease 100%
  • Malnutrition 98%
  • Pediatrics 67%
  • Pediatric Crohn's disease 16%
  • Growth Charts 15%
  14 Scopus citations

• Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum: Analysis of the NSQIP database and the use of thoracoscopy

  Tetteh, O., Rhee, D., Boss, E., Alaish, S. M. & Garcia, A., Jan 1 2018, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Pediatric Surgery.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Funnel Chest 100%
  • Thoracoscopy 88%
  • Databases 42%
  • Reoperation 21%
  • Wounds and Injuries 11%
  4 Scopus citations

• Survey of the American Pediatric Surgical Association on cannulation practices in pediatric ECMO

  Garcia, A. V., Jeyaraju, M., Ladd, M. R., Jelin, E. B., Bembea, M. M., Alaish, S. & Rhee, D., Sep 2018, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 53, 9, p. 1843-1848 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 100%
  • Catheterization 80%
  • Pediatrics 54%
  • Thigh 25%
  • Surgeons 22%
  16 Scopus citations
• 2017

  Minimally Invasive Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation

  Garcia, A. & Lukish, J., 2017, (Accepted/In press) In: Clinics in Perinatology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus 100%
  • Mechanical Ventilators 86%
  • Thoracotomy 85%
  • Premature Infants 78%
  • Ligation 71%
  3 Scopus citations
• 2016

  A Morgagni hernia with an absent ductus venosus: An unusual case causing unusual consequences

  Phillis, M., Garcia, A. V. & Jelin, E. B., Sep 1 2016, In: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 12, p. 16-20 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias 100%
  • Pulmonary Hypertension 25%
  • Umbilical Veins 16%
  • Heart Failure 9%
  • Heart 8%
• 2015

  Notch suppresses angiogenesis and progression of hepatic metastases

  Banerjee, D., Hernandez, S. L., Garcia, A., Kangsamaksin, T., Sbiroli, E., Andrews, J., Forrester, L. A., Wei, N., Kadenhe-Chiweshe, A., Shawber, C. J., Kitajewski, J. K., Kandel, J. J. & Yamashiro, D. J., Apr 15 2015, In: Cancer Research. 75, 8, p. 1592-1602 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Neoplasm Metastasis 100%
  • Liver 83%
  • Neoplasm Micrometastasis 68%
  • 2-(5,7-difluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-3-ylamino)-N-(1-(2-methyl-1-(neopentylamino)propan-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)pentanamide 56%
  • Amyloid Precursor Protein Secretases 33%
  33 Scopus citations
• 2014

  Thoracoscopic lobectomy for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma in an infant

  Fingeret, A., Garcia, A., Borczuk, A. C., Rothenberg, S. S. & Aspelund, G., Feb 2014, In: Pediatric surgery international. 30, 2, p. 239-242 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pleuropulmonary blastoma 100%
  • Lung 31%
  • Pathology 12%
  • Neoplasms 6%
  4 Scopus citations

• Thoracoscopic segmentectomy for congenital and acquired pulmonary disease: A case for lung-sparing surgery

  Rothenberg, S. S., Shipman, K., Kay, S., Kadenhe-Chiweshe, A., Thirumoorthi, A., Garcia, A., Czauderna, P., Kravarusic, D. & Freud, E., Jan 1 2014, In: Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques. 24, 1, p. 50-54 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Segmental Mastectomy 100%
  • Lung Diseases 78%
  • Lung 47%
  • Tomography 23%
  • Cystic Disease Of Lung 14%
  26 Scopus citations
• 2013

  Isolated primary testicular B lymphoblastic lymphoma: An unusual presentation

  Garcia, A. V., Alobeid, B., Traina, J. M., Chen, S. S., Weiner, M. A. & Middlesworth, W., Mar 2013, In: Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. 35, 2, p. e88-e90

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma 100%
  • Bone Marrow Failure Disorders 46%
  • Testis 30%
  • Child 29%
  • Bone Marrow 24%
  7 Scopus citations

• Lung to head ratio in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia does not predict long term pulmonary hypertension

  Garcia, A. V., Fingeret, A. L., Thirumoorthi, A. S., Hahn, E., Leskowitz, M. J., Aspelund, G., Krishnan, U. S. & Stolar, C. J. H., Jan 2013, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 48, 1, p. 154-157 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias 100%
  • Pulmonary Hypertension 77%
  • Head 56%
  • Lung 41%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 18%
  18 Scopus citations

• Notch and VEGF pathways play distinct but complementary roles in tumor angiogenesis

  Hernandez, S. L., Banerjee, D., Garcia, A., Kangsamaksin, T., Cheng, W. Y., Anastassiou, D., Funahashi, Y., Kadenhe-Chiweshe, A., Shawber, C. J., Kitajewski, J. K., Kandel, J. J. & Yamashiro, D. J., 2013, In: Vascular Cell. 5, 1, 17.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Tumors 100%
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 84%
  • Endothelial cells 32%
  • Neoplasms 31%
  • Pericytes 24%
  27 Scopus citations

• Severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with concomitant ischemic stroke in a child

  Garcia, A. V., Fingeret, A. L., Thirumoorthi, A. S., Kadenhe-Chiweshe, A. & Kandel, J. J., Jan 2013, In: Pediatric pulmonology. 48, 1, p. 98-101 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae 94%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 85%
  • Stroke 49%
  • Child 31%
  • Nervous System Trauma 22%
  11 Scopus citations
• 2012

  A decade of pediatric mechanical circulatory support before and after cardiac transplantation

  Chen, J. M., Richmond, M. E., Charette, K., Takayama, H., Williams, M., Gilmore, L., Garcia, A. & Addonizio, L. J., Feb 2012, In: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 143, 2, p. 344-351 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Heart Transplantation 100%
  • Transplantation 72%
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 66%
  • Pediatrics 60%
  • Heart-Assist Devices 55%
  55 Scopus citations

• Image-guided esophageal anastomosis in esophageal atresia

  Garcia, A. V., Thirumoorthi, A. S., Traina, J. M., Schlossberg, P., Sheynzon, V. & Kandel, J. J., Oct 1 2012, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 47, 10, p. 1959-1961 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Esophageal Atresia 100%
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula 52%
  • Esophagus 34%
  • Dilatation 30%
  • Heart Diseases 29%

• Morio Kasai: A remarkable impact beyond the Kasai procedure

  Garcia, A. V., Cowles, R. A., Kato, T. & Hardy, M. A., May 2012, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 47, 5, p. 1023-1027 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hepatic Portoenterostomy 100%
  • Biliary Atresia 53%
  • Pediatrics 39%
  • Surgeons 14%
  • Therapeutics 3%
  11 Scopus citations
• 2011

  The use of recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator in a newborn with an intracardiac thrombus developed during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

  Garcia, A., Gander, J. W., Gross, E. R., Reichstein, A., Sheth, S. S., Stolar, C. J. & Middlesworth, W., Oct 2011, In: Journal of pediatric surgery. 46, 10, p. 2021-2024 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation 100%
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator 90%
  • Thrombosis 65%
  • Newborn Infant 64%
  • Plasminogen Activators 49%
  16 Scopus citations
• 2010

  Recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator in the treatment of acute renal artery thrombosis after kidney transplantation

  Garcia, A., Vedula, G., Nowygrod, R., Ratner, L. E. & Goldstein, M. J., Aug 2010, In: American Journal of Transplantation. 10, 8, p. 1931-1933 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Thrombectomy 100%
  • Renal Artery 89%
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator 89%
  • Kidney Transplantation 79%
  • Thrombosis 64%
  4 Scopus citations