Stephen AE, Masiakos PT, Segev DL, Vacanti JP, Donahoe PK, MacLaughlin DT
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Tissue-engineered cells producing complex recombinant proteins inhibit ovarian cancer in vivo. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2001 Mar 13; 98(6):3214-9.
Tissue-engineered cells producing complex recombinant proteins inhibit ovarian cancer in vivo.
Coccolini F, Roberts D, Ansaloni L, Ivatury R, Gamberini E, Kluger Y, Moore EE, Coimbra R, Kirkpatrick AW, Pereira BM, Montori G, Ceresoli M, Abu-Zidan FM, Sartelli M, Velmahos G, Fraga GP, Leppaniemi A, Tolonen M, Galante J, Razek T, Maier R, Bala M, Sakakushev B, Khokha V, Malbrain M, Agnoletti V, Peitzman A, Demetrashvili Z, Sugrue M, Di Saverio S, Martzi I, Soreide K, Biffl W, Ferrada P, Parry N, Montravers P, Melotti RM, Salvetti F, Valetti TM, Scalea T, Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Kashuk JL, Larrea M, Hernandez JAM, Lin HF, Chirica M, Arvieux C, Bing C, Horer T, De Simone B, Masiakos P, Reva V, DeAngelis N, Kike K, Balogh ZJ, Fugazzola P, Tomasoni M, Latifi R, Naidoo N, Weber D, Handolin L, Inaba K, Hecker A, Kuo-Ching Y, Ordoñez CA, Rizoli S, Gomes CA, De Moya M, Wani I, Mefire AC, Boffard K, Napolitano L, Catena F
World journal of emergency surgery : WJES
The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients: WSES guidelines. World J Emerg Surg. 2018; 13:7.
The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients: WSES guidelines.
Ruest SM, Stephan AM, Masiakos PT, Biddinger PD, Camargo CA, Kharasch S
Substance use patterns and in-hospital care of adolescents and young adults attending music concerts. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2018 01 09; 13(1):1.
Substance use patterns and in-hospital care of adolescents and young adults attending music concerts.
Mylonas KS, Doulamis IP, Tsilimigras DI, Nasioudis D, Schizas D, Masiakos PT, Kelleher CM
Solid pseudopapillary and malignant pancreatic tumors in childhood: A systematic review and evidence quality assessment. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Oct; 65(10):e27114.
Solid pseudopapillary and malignant pancreatic tumors in childhood: A systematic review and evidence quality assessment.
Pereira MJ, Ouyang B, Sundback CA, Lang N, Friehs I, Mureli S, Pomerantseva I, McFadden J, Mochel MC, Mwizerwa O, Del Nido P, Sarkar D, Masiakos PT, Langer R, Ferreira LS, Karp JM
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
A highly tunable biocompatible and multifunctional biodegradable elastomer. Adv Mater. 2013 Feb 25; 25(8):1209-15.
A highly tunable biocompatible and multifunctional biodegradable elastomer.
Masiakos PT, MacLaughlin DT, Maheswaran S, Teixeira J, Fuller AF, Shah PC, Kehas DJ, Kenneally MK, Dombkowski DM, Ha TU, Preffer FI, Donahoe PK
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Human ovarian cancer, cell lines, and primary ascites cells express the human Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS) type II receptor, bind, and are responsive to MIS. Clin Cancer Res. 1999 Nov; 5(11):3488-99.
Human ovarian cancer, cell lines, and primary ascites cells express the human Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS) type II receptor, bind, and are responsive to MIS.
Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen in an adolescent with chronic abdominal pain. J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Jul; 45(7):E13-6.
Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen in an adolescent with chronic abdominal pain.
Mylonas KS, Hayes M, Ko LN, Griggs CL, Kroshinsky D, Masiakos PT
Clinical outcomes and molecular profile of patients with Carmi syndrome: A systematic review and evidence quality assessment. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Jul; 54(7):1351-1358.
Clinical outcomes and molecular profile of patients with Carmi syndrome: A systematic review and evidence quality assessment.
Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons
Advocating for state injury prevention laws. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2011 Feb; 96(2):31-5.
Advocating for state injury prevention laws.
Fisher JC, Masiakos PT, Oviedo J, Burch M, Kondi ES, Wolfe MM, Becker JM
Gastric outlet obstruction as a consequence of a duodenal web masquerading as gastrinoma in an adult. Curr Surg. 2003 Nov-Dec; 60(6):602-6.
Gastric outlet obstruction as a consequence of a duodenal web masquerading as gastrinoma in an adult.
Laparoscopic resection of a urachal remnant. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Sep; 43(9):1753-4.
Laparoscopic resection of a urachal remnant.
Chang HL, Patel VI, Brewster DC, Masiakos PT
Endovascular stenting of a penetrating axillary artery injury in a 14-year-old with 1-year follow-up. J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Jan; 44(1):294-7.
Endovascular stenting of a penetrating axillary artery injury in a 14-year-old with 1-year follow-up.
Mylonas KS, Kao CS, Levy D, Lordello L, Dal Cin P, Masiakos PT, Oliva E
Pediatric and developmental pathology : the official journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society
Clinicopathologic Features and Chromosome 12p Status of Pediatric Sacrococcygeal Teratomas: A Multi-institutional Analysis. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2019 May-Jun; 22(3):214-220.
Clinicopathologic Features and Chromosome 12p Status of Pediatric Sacrococcygeal Teratomas: A Multi-institutional Analysis.
Chang HL, Rosenberg AE, Friedmann AM, Ryan DP, Masiakos PT
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
Primary pulmonary rhabdomyosarcoma in a 5-month-old boy: a case report. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008 Jun; 30(6):461-3.
Primary pulmonary rhabdomyosarcoma in a 5-month-old boy: a case report.
Sacks CA, Kamalian S, Masiakos PT, Alba GA, Patalas ED
Case 31-2018: A 37-Year-Old Man with a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound. N Engl J Med. 2018 Oct 11; 379(15):1464-1472.
Case 31-2018: A 37-Year-Old Man with a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound.
Wieland AM, Sundback CA, Hart A, Kulig K, Masiakos PT, Hartnick CJ
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Poly(glycerol sebacate)-engineered plugs to repair chronic tympanic membrane perforations in a chinchilla model. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Jul; 143(1):127-33.
Poly(glycerol sebacate)-engineered plugs to repair chronic tympanic membrane perforations in a chinchilla model.
Sojar SH, Goldner JSV, Krishnamoorthy K, Murphy SA, Masiakos PT, Klig JE
A 17-Year-Old Boy With High-Functioning Autism, Gastrointestinal Illness, and Seizures. Pediatrics. 2019 01; 143(1).
A 17-Year-Old Boy With High-Functioning Autism, Gastrointestinal Illness, and Seizures.
Cao KX, Rosenberg AE, Hakim J, Masiakos PT
Axillary calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) in an 8 year old girl. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Dec; 47(12):2341-4.
Axillary calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) in an 8 year old girl.
Doctors Need to Speak Up More. Pediatrics. 2019 01; 143(1).
Szotek PP, Pieretti-Vanmarcke R, Masiakos PT, Dinulescu DM, Connolly D, Foster R, Dombkowski D, Preffer F, Maclaughlin DT, Donahoe PK
Ovarian cancer side population defines cells with stem cell-like characteristics and Mullerian Inhibiting Substance responsiveness. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Jul 25; 103(30):11154-9.
Ovarian cancer side population defines cells with stem cell-like characteristics and Mullerian Inhibiting Substance responsiveness.
Naureckas Li C, Sacks CA, McGregor KA, Masiakos PT, Flaherty MR
Screening for Access to Firearms by Pediatric Trainees in High-Risk Patients. Acad Pediatr. 2019 08; 19(6):659-664.
Screening for Access to Firearms by Pediatric Trainees in High-Risk Patients.
Hung YC, Chang DC, Westfal ML, Marks IH, Masiakos PT, Kelleher CM
A Longitudinal Population Analysis of Cumulative Risks of Circumcision. J Surg Res. 2019 01; 233:111-117.
A Longitudinal Population Analysis of Cumulative Risks of Circumcision.
Bertsimas D, Masiakos PT, Mylonas KS, Wiberg H
Prediction of cervical spine injury in young pediatric patients: an optimal trees artificial intelligence approach. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Nov; 54(11):2353-2357.
Prediction of cervical spine injury in young pediatric patients: an optimal trees artificial intelligence approach.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Question-Mark Appearance of the Colon. N Engl J Med. 2019 May 23; 380(21):2051.
W. Gerald Austen Distinguished Professor of Surgery
Corresponding Member of the Faculty of Surgery
Kaafarani HMA, Eid AI, Antonelli DM, Chang DC, Elsharkawy AE, Elahad JA, Lancaster EA, Schulz JT, Melnitchouk SI, Kastrinakis WV, Hutter MM, Masiakos PT, Colwell AS, Wright CD, Lillemoe KD
Description and Impact of a Comprehensive Multispecialty Multidisciplinary Intervention to Decrease Opioid Prescribing in Surgery. Ann Surg. 2019 09; 270(3):452-462.
Description and Impact of a Comprehensive Multispecialty Multidisciplinary Intervention to Decrease Opioid Prescribing in Surgery.
Kaafarani HMA, Raybould T, Lee J, Masiakos PT
Injury Prevention as an Integral Part of Health System Reform Efforts: Lessons Learned from Recently Enacted Massachusetts Laws. Health Syst Reform. 2015 May 19; 1(4):257-262.
Injury Prevention as an Integral Part of Health System Reform Efforts: Lessons Learned from Recently Enacted Massachusetts Laws.
Hsu YT, Chang DC, Perez NP, Westfal ML, Kelleher CM, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT
Civilian Firearm-related Injuries: How Often is a Tourniquet Beneficial? Ann Surg. 2020 02; 271(2):e12-e13.
Civilian Firearm-related Injuries: How Often is a Tourniquet Beneficial?
Coccolini F, Kobayashi L, Kluger Y, Moore EE, Ansaloni L, Biffl W, Leppaniemi A, Augustin G, Reva V, Wani I, Kirkpatrick A, Abu-Zidan F, Cicuttin E, Fraga GP, Ordonez C, Pikoulis E, Sibilla MG, Maier R, Matsumura Y, Masiakos PT, Khokha V, Mefire AC, Ivatury R, Favi F, Manchev V, Sartelli M, Machado F, Matsumoto J, Chiarugi M, Arvieux C, Catena F, Coimbra R
Duodeno-pancreatic and extrahepatic biliary tree trauma: WSES-AAST guidelines. World J Emerg Surg. 2019; 14:56.
Duodeno-pancreatic and extrahepatic biliary tree trauma: WSES-AAST guidelines.
Kuhls DA, Falcone RA, Bonne S, Bulger EM, Campbell BT, Cooper Z, Dicker RA, Duncan TK, Kuncir EJ, Lamis DA, Letton RW, Masiakos PT, Stewart RM, Knudson MM
The journal of trauma and acute care surgery
Prevention of firearm injuries: It all begins with a conversation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2020 02; 88(2):e77-e81.
Prevention of firearm injuries: It all begins with a conversation.
The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
Confronting Moral Obligations in an Active Shooter Incident: A Reminder to Focus on Prevention. J Law Med Ethics. 2020 06; 48(2):352-353.
Confronting Moral Obligations in an Active Shooter Incident: A Reminder to Focus on Prevention.
Moving beyond descriptions-developing a strategy to prevent gun violence. Surgery. 2020 Sep; 168(3):385-386.
Moving beyond descriptions-developing a strategy to prevent gun violence.
Flaherty MR, Raybould T, Savarino J, Yager P, Mooney DP, Farr BJ, Giuliano JS, Neeman E, Campbell BT, Thaker S, McKiernan C, Lewis D, Epp TK, Baertschiger RM, Jackson CA, Rideout L, Shah A, Falank C, Ontengco J, Cairo S, McLoughlin RJ, Aidlen JT, Watson-Smith D, Wills H, Masiakos PT
Unintentional Window Falls in Children and Adolescents. Acad Pediatr. 2021 04; 21(3):497-503.
Unintentional Window Falls in Children and Adolescents.
O'Cearbhaill ED, Laulicht B, Mitchell N, Yu L, Valic M, Masiakos P, Karp JM
A Radial Clutch Needle for Facile and Safe Tissue Compartment Access. Med Devices Sens. 2019 Oct-Dec; 2(5-6).
A Radial Clutch Needle for Facile and Safe Tissue Compartment Access.
Naureckas Li C, Sacks CA, Cummings BM, Samuels-Kalow M, Masiakos PT, Flaherty MR
Improving Pediatric Residents' Screening for Access to Firearms in High-Risk Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department. Acad Pediatr. 2021 May-Jun; 21(4):710-715.
Improving Pediatric Residents' Screening for Access to Firearms in High-Risk Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.
Cramm SL, Luckhurst C, Galls A, Pietrantonio N, Doody DP, Ryan DP, Masiakos PT
Thoracic epidural-based Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum shortened length of stay and decreased rescue intravenous opiate use. Pediatr Surg Int. 2021 Sep; 37(9):1191-1199.
Thoracic epidural-based Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway for Nuss repair of pectus excavatum shortened length of stay and decreased rescue intravenous opiate use.
Naureckas Li C, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT, Flaherty MR
Updates in Firearms Access Screening. Acad Pediatr. 2022 Jan-Feb; 22(1):17-18.
Hsu YT, Chen YW, Chang DC, Perez NP, Westfal ML, Hung YC, Kelleher CM, Masiakos PT, Sacks CA
Annual Incidence of Hospitalization for Nonfatal Firearm-Related Injuries in New York From 2005 to 2016. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 07 01; 4(7):e2115713.
Annual Incidence of Hospitalization for Nonfatal Firearm-Related Injuries in New York From 2005 to 2016.
Alser O, Perez NP, Gebran A, Maurer LR, Ortega G, Velmahos GC, Kaafarani HMA, Masiakos PT
Underuse and Variability in Substance Use Screening Among Adult Trauma Patients in the U.S.: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study. Ann Surg. 2023 06 01; 277(6):e1324-e1330.
Underuse and Variability in Substance Use Screening Among Adult Trauma Patients in the U.S.: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study.
Perez NP, Xerras DC, Aldrich LS, Wilkie S, Tan-McGrory A, Betancourt JR, Masiakos PT
The impact of broadening COVID-19 testing eligibility on communities of color - A lesson for overcoming structural barriers to health care. Prev Med Rep. 2022 Apr; 26:101744.
The impact of broadening COVID-19 testing eligibility on communities of color - A lesson for overcoming structural barriers to health care.
Rickert CG, Felopulos G, Shoults B, Hathi S, Scott-Vernaglia SE, Currier P, Masiakos PT, Sacks CA
Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
Development and Implementation of a Novel Case-Based Gun Violence Prevention Training Program for First-Year Residents. Acad Med. 2022 10 01; 97(10):1479-1483.
Development and Implementation of a Novel Case-Based Gun Violence Prevention Training Program for First-Year Residents.
Roberts B, Masiakos PT, Vacek J, Sathya C
Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention in Pediatric Health-care Settings. Pediatr Rev. 2022 04 01; 43(4):212-221.
Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention in Pediatric Health-care Settings.
Letica-Kriegel AS, Kaplan A, Orlas C, Masiakos PT
Variability of Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance Protocols: A Systematic Review. Ann Surg. 2022 12 01; 276(6):989-994.
Variability of Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance Protocols: A Systematic Review.
Rolle ML, McLellan RM, Nanda P, Patel AB, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT, Stapleton CJ
Racial and Social Determinants of Civilian Gunshot Wounds to the Head. Neurohospitalist. 2022 Jul; 12(3):444-452.
Racial and Social Determinants of Civilian Gunshot Wounds to the Head.
Perez NP, Witt EE, Masiakos PT, Layman I, Tonna JE, Ortega G, Qureshi FG
Associations of cephalad drainage in neonatal veno-venous ECMO - A mixed-effects, propensity score adjusted retrospective analysis of 20 years of ELSO data. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Mar; 58(3):432-439.
Associations of cephalad drainage in neonatal veno-venous ECMO - A mixed-effects, propensity score adjusted retrospective analysis of 20 years of ELSO data.
Donelan K, Guzikowski S, Buonomo G, Galls A, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT
Where Are the Questions About Firearms?: An Analysis of US Federal Public Health Survey Data Infrastructure. Ann Surg. 2023 08 01; 278(2):297-300.
Where Are the Questions About Firearms?: An Analysis of US Federal Public Health Survey Data Infrastructure.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Amplifying the Recommendations of the American College of Surgeons 2022 Medical Summit on Firearm Injury: The Call for a Surgeon General's Report on Firearm Violence Prevention. J Am Coll Surg. 2023 08 01; 237(2):387-388.
Amplifying the Recommendations of the American College of Surgeons 2022 Medical Summit on Firearm Injury: The Call for a Surgeon General's Report on Firearm Violence Prevention.
Jones VS, Stylianos S, Jones R, Griggs CL, Masiakos PT
Firearm Injury Prevention: Moving from General Recommendations to Specific Interventions. J Am Coll Surg. 2023 08 01; 237(2):383.
Firearm Injury Prevention: Moving from General Recommendations to Specific Interventions.
Luckhurst CM, Wiberg HM, Brown RL, Bruch SW, Chandler NM, Danielson PD, Draus JM, Fallat ME, Gaines BA, Haynes JH, Inaba K, Islam S, Kaminski SS, Kang HS, Madabhushi VV, Murray J, Nance ML, Qureshi FG, Rubsam J, Stylianos S, Bertsimas DJ, Masiakos PT
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Following Blunt Trauma in Children Younger Than 3 Years: The PEDSPINE II Study. JAMA Surg. 2023 11 01; 158(11):1126-1132.
Pediatric Cervical Spine Injury Following Blunt Trauma in Children Younger Than 3 Years: The PEDSPINE II Study.
Henry MC, Ehrlich PF, Flynn O'Brien KT, Griggs C, Hartman HA, Kotagal M, Masiakos P, Naik-Mathuri B, Sathya C, Stevens J, Thomas A, Trinidad S, Williams R, Campbell BT
Pediatric Surgery Firearm Injury Collaborative Symposium. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jan; 59(1):68-73.
Pediatric Surgery Firearm Injury Collaborative Symposium.
Ordoobadi AJ, Wickard A, Heindel P, Raykar N, Masiakos PT, Anderson GA
Quantifying Pediatric Gun Violence by Location, Time of Day, and Day of Week. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 May; 59(5):1003-1008.
Quantifying Pediatric Gun Violence by Location, Time of Day, and Day of Week.
Klerman EB, Affouf M, Robbins R, Iyer JM, Griggs C, Masiakos PT, Sacks CA
Characterizing Gun Violence by Time, Day of the Week, Holidays, and Month in 6 US Cities, 2015-2021. J Biol Rhythms. 2024 02; 39(1):100-108.
Characterizing Gun Violence by Time, Day of the Week, Holidays, and Month in 6 US Cities, 2015-2021.
Knod JL, Sathya C, Griggs CL, Henry MC, Froehlich M, Zallen G, Coakley BA, Masiakos PT, Gow KW, Naik-Mathuria B
Promoting Firearm Injury Prevention and Advocacy as Pediatric Surgeons: A Call to Action From the APSA/AAP Advocacy Committee. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jun; 59(6):1135-1141.
Promoting Firearm Injury Prevention and Advocacy as Pediatric Surgeons: A Call to Action From the APSA/AAP Advocacy Committee.
Masiakos PT, Jatana KR, DelMonte M, Stanford A, Aldrink JH
Day to Day Advocacy by Pediatric Health Care Providers. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jul; 59(7):1388-1393.
Day to Day Advocacy by Pediatric Health Care Providers.
Robbins R, Affouf M, Masiakos PT, Iyer JM, Griggs C, Klerman EB, Sacks CA
Estimating Community Disruption from Nighttime Gunshots in 6 U.S. Cities, 2015 to 2021. J Gen Intern Med. 2024 10; 39(13):2380-2389.
Estimating Community Disruption from Nighttime Gunshots in 6 U.S. Cities, 2015 to 2021.
Alser O, Dorken Gallastegi A, El Moheb M, Raybould T, DePesa C, Gervasini A, Flaherty M, Masiakos PT, Velmahos GC, Kaafarani H, Parks J
Outcomes of Combined Opioids and Benzodiazepines Consumption in Elderly Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Am Surg. 2024 Nov; 90(11):2951-2957.
Outcomes of Combined Opioids and Benzodiazepines Consumption in Elderly Trauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Savarino JR, Rubin E, Masiakos PT, McLellan R, Rolle ML, Nanda P, Stapleton CJ, Sacks CA
Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches
The Experience of Survivors of Firearm Suicide Attempts: A Retrospective Case Series. Ann Surg Open. 2024 Jun; 5(2):e418.
The Experience of Survivors of Firearm Suicide Attempts: A Retrospective Case Series.
Masiakos PT, Chéry CM, Gardner R, Gordon E
Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence. N Engl J Med. 2024 08 22; 391(8):673-675.
Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence.
March M, Zackoff M, Fleck J, Meisman A, Humphrey K, MacDougall MC, Ehrlich S, Griggs C, Sacks C, Masiakos P, Klein M, Real F
A Randomized Trial of Virtual Reality Training to Improve Firearm Safety Counseling Skills. Acad Pediatr. 2025 Jan-Feb; 25(1):102560.
A Randomized Trial of Virtual Reality Training to Improve Firearm Safety Counseling Skills.
Kim T, Stetson A, Griggs C, Masiakos P, Chang D, Kelleher C
Changing the Paradigm for Managing Pediatric Nonadhesive Small Bowel Obstructions-Should We Operate? J Surg Res. 2024 12; 304:212-217.
Changing the Paradigm for Managing Pediatric Nonadhesive Small Bowel Obstructions-Should We Operate?
Real FJ, Griggs C, March M, Masiakos PT, Meisman A, Felopulos G, Sacks CA, Zackoff MW
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Virtual Reality Curriculum to Support Firearm Safety Counseling Skills Among Pediatric Residents. J Grad Med Educ. 2024 Dec; 16(6):740-746.
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Virtual Reality Curriculum to Support Firearm Safety Counseling Skills Among Pediatric Residents.
Karandinos G, Giuriato M, Masiakos PT, Sacks CA, Song Z
Health Insurance Instability Following Firearm Injury: A Matched Cohort Study. Ann Surg. 2025 Feb 19.
Health Insurance Instability Following Firearm Injury: A Matched Cohort Study.
Zhivotovsky S, Nzenwa IC, Cogan R, Hallowell SG, Robbins R, Kaplan AJ, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT, Griggs CL
The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses
Understanding School Nurses' Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs. J Sch Nurs. 2025 May 13; 10598405251339655.
Understanding School Nurses' Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs.
Griggs CL, Collins RA, de Oliveira Filho JR, Masiakos PT, Sacks CA, Robbins R
The relationship between insufficient sleep, exposure to violence, and violent behaviors in adolescents. Sleep. 2026 Feb 10; 49(2).
The relationship between insufficient sleep, exposure to violence, and violent behaviors in adolescents.
Lee J, Quraishi SA, Bhatnagar S, Zafonte RD, Masiakos PT
The economic cost of firearm-related injuries in the United States from 2006 to 2010. Surgery. 2014 May; 155(5):894-8.
The economic cost of firearm-related injuries in the United States from 2006 to 2010.
Pereira MJ, Sundback CA, Lang N, Cho WK, Pomerantseva I, Ouyang B, Tao SL, McHugh K, Mwizerwa O, Vemula PK, Mochel MC, Carter DJ, Borenstein JT, Langer R, Ferreira LS, Karp JM, Masiakos PT
Combined surface micropatterning and reactive chemistry maximizes tissue adhesion with minimal inflammation. Adv Healthc Mater. 2014 Apr; 3(4):565-71.
Combined surface micropatterning and reactive chemistry maximizes tissue adhesion with minimal inflammation.
The ins and outs of pyloromyotomy: what we have learned in 35 years. Pediatr Surg Int. 2014 May; 30(5):467-80.
The ins and outs of pyloromyotomy: what we have learned in 35 years.
Nzenwa IC, Kaplan AJ, Felopulos GF, Zhivotovsky S, Cogan R, Robbins R, Hallowell SG, Sacks CA, Masiakos PT, Griggs CL
Equipping School Nurses to Address Firearm Safety: A Pilot Curriculum Study. J Sch Health. 2025 10; 95(10):810-819.
Equipping School Nurses to Address Firearm Safety: A Pilot Curriculum Study.
A surgeon's journey through grassroots advocacy. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2025 Aug; 35:151515.
A surgeon's journey through grassroots advocacy.
Stetson A, Orlas C, Li R, Smith G, Griggs CL, Chang D, Kelleher CM, Masiakos PT
Surgery or no surgery for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis to inform management. Surgery. 2025 Dec; 188:109728.
Surgery or no surgery for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis to inform management.
Karandinos G, Giuriato M, Zubizarreta JR, Koh KA, Masiakos PT, Song Z, Sacks CA
Mental Health Outcomes in Children after Parental Firearm Injury. N Engl J Med. 2026 Jan 29; 394(5):475-485.
Mental Health Outcomes in Children after Parental Firearm Injury.
Marfo K, Ajaimy M, Colovai A, Kayler L, Greenstein S, Lubetzky M, Gupta A, Kamal L, de Boccardo G, Masiakos P, Kinkhabwala M, Akalin E
Pretransplant immunologic risk assessment of kidney transplant recipients with donor-specific anti-human leukocyte antigen antibodies. Transplantation. 2014 Nov 27; 98(10):1082-8.
Pretransplant immunologic risk assessment of kidney transplant recipients with donor-specific anti-human leukocyte antigen antibodies.
Moran CJ, Kaplan JL, Winter HS, Masiakos PT
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Occult Blood and Perianal Examination: Value Added in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Screening. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015 Jul; 61(1):52-55.
Occult Blood and Perianal Examination: Value Added in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Screening.
Chen Y, Masiakos PT, Gaz RD, Hodin RA, Parangi S, Randolph GW, Sadow PM, Stephen AE
Pediatric thyroidectomy in a high volume thyroid surgery center: Risk factors for postoperative hypocalcemia. J Pediatr Surg. 2015 Aug; 50(8):1316-9.
Pediatric thyroidectomy in a high volume thyroid surgery center: Risk factors for postoperative hypocalcemia.
Kaafarani HM, Lee J, Cropano C, Chang Y, Raybould T, Klein E, Gervasini A, Petrovick L, DePesa C, Camargo CA, Velmahos GC, Masiakos P
The impact and sustainability of the graduated driver licensing program in preventing motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Feb; 78(2):265-70; discussion 270-1.
The impact and sustainability of the graduated driver licensing program in preventing motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts.
Sangji NF, Ramly EP, Kaafarani HM, Seethala R, Raybould T, Camargo CA, Velmahos G, Masiakos PT, Lee J
Health care utilization and charges following the enactment of the 2007 Graduated Drivers Licensing Law in Massachusetts. J Pediatr Surg. 2015 Oct; 50(10):1791-6.
Health care utilization and charges following the enactment of the 2007 Graduated Drivers Licensing Law in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Graduated Driver-Licensing Program. Health Aff (Millwood). 2015 Sep; 34(9):1609.
Massachusetts Graduated Driver-Licensing Program.
Authors' Response. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2016 Mar; 62(3):e31-2.
Calp-Inal S, Ajaimy M, Melamed ML, Savchik C, Masiakos P, Colovai A, Akalin E
The prevalence and clinical significance of C1q-binding donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies early and late after kidney transplantation. Kidney Int. 2016 Jan; 89(1):209-16.
The prevalence and clinical significance of C1q-binding donor-specific anti-HLA antibodies early and late after kidney transplantation.
PRECLINICAL EVALUATION OF MIS FOR OVARIAN CANCER
Flaherty MR, Raybould T, Jamal-Allial A, Kaafarani HM, Lee J, Gervasini A, Ginsburg R, Mandell M, Donelan K, Masiakos PT
Impact of a State Law on Physician Practice in Sports-Related Concussions. J Pediatr. 2016 Nov; 178:268-274.
Impact of a State Law on Physician Practice in Sports-Related Concussions.
Department of Pediatric Surgery - WRN 1155
Stopping the Bleeding Is Not Enough. Ann Surg. 2017 Jan; 265(1):37-38.
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Increased access to transplantation of highly sensitized patients under the new kidney allocation system. A single center experience. Hum Immunol. 2017 Mar; 78(3):257-262.
Increased access to transplantation of highly sensitized patients under the new kidney allocation system. A single center experience.
Marks IH, Chang DC, Masiakos PT, Kelleher CM
Is all-cause readmission an appropriate performance measure for pediatric surgeons? A case study in pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Sep; 52(9):1426-1429.
Is all-cause readmission an appropriate performance measure for pediatric surgeons? A case study in pyloromyotomy.
Berkich DA, Williams GD, Masiakos PT, Smith MB, Boyer PD, LaNoue KF
Rates of various reactions catalyzed by ATP synthase as related to the mechanism of ATP synthesis. J Biol Chem. 1991 Jan 05; 266(1):123-9.
Rates of various reactions catalyzed by ATP synthase as related to the mechanism of ATP synthesis.
Masiakos PT, Islam S, Doody DP, Schnitzer JJ, Ryan DP
Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for nonneonatal acute respiratory failure. Arch Surg. 1999 Apr; 134(4):375-9; discussion 379-80.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for nonneonatal acute respiratory failure.
Hsieh DT, Jennesson MM, Thiele EA, Caruso PA, Masiakos PT, Duhaime AC
Brain and spinal manifestations of Miller-Dieker syndrome. Neurol Clin Pract. 2013 Feb; 3(1):82-83.
Brain and spinal manifestations of Miller-Dieker syndrome.
Kuhls DA, Campbell BT, Burke PA, Allee L, Hink A, Letton RW, Masiakos PT, Coburn M, Alvi M, Lerer TJ, Gaines BA, Nance ML, Schuerer DJE, Palmieri TL, Davis JW, Geehan DM, Elsey JK, Sutton BH, McAndrew MP, Gross RI, Reed DN, Van Boerum DH, Esposito TJ, Albrecht RM, Sarani B, Shapiro DS, Wiggins-Dohlvik K, Stewart RM
Survey of American College of Surgeons Committee on trauma members on firearm injury: Consensus and opportunities. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2017 05; 82(5):877-886.
Survey of American College of Surgeons Committee on trauma members on firearm injury: Consensus and opportunities.
Mahdavi A, Ferreira L, Sundback C, Nichol JW, Chan EP, Carter DJ, Bettinger CJ, Patanavanich S, Chignozha L, Ben-Joseph E, Galakatos A, Pryor H, Pomerantseva I, Masiakos PT, Faquin W, Zumbuehl A, Hong S, Borenstein J, Vacanti J, Langer R, Karp JM
A biodegradable and biocompatible gecko-inspired tissue adhesive. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Feb 19; 105(7):2307-12.
A biodegradable and biocompatible gecko-inspired tissue adhesive.
Advocating for a Sensible Firearm Injury Prevention Plan. Ann Surg. 2018 05; 267(5):e99-e100.
Advocating for a Sensible Firearm Injury Prevention Plan.
Ng ZY, Eberlin KR, Lin T, Masiakos PT, Cetrulo CL
Reconstruction of Pediatric Scalp Avulsion Injuries After Dog Bites. J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Jul; 28(5):1282-1285.
Reconstruction of Pediatric Scalp Avulsion Injuries After Dog Bites.
Addressing the Public Health Epidemic of Firearm-related Violence in America. Ann Surg. 2018 07; 268(1):e15.
Addressing the Public Health Epidemic of Firearm-related Violence in America.
Pieretti-Vanmarcke R, Velmahos GC, Nance ML, Islam S, Falcone RA, Wales PW, Brown RL, Gaines BA, McKenna C, Moore FO, Goslar PW, Inaba K, Barmparas G, Scaife ER, Metzger RR, Brockmeyer DL, Upperman JS, Estrada J, Lanning DA, Rasmussen SK, Danielson PD, Hirsh MP, Consani HF, Stylianos S, Pineda C, Norwood SH, Bruch SW, Drongowski R, Barraco RD, Pasquale MD, Hussain F, Hirsch EF, McNeely PD, Fallat ME, Foley DS, Iocono JA, Bennett HM, Waxman K, Kam K, Bakhos L, Petrovick L, Chang Y, Masiakos PT
Clinical clearance of the cervical spine in blunt trauma patients younger than 3 years: a multi-center study of the american association for the surgery of trauma. J Trauma. 2009 Sep; 67(3):543-9; discussion 549-50.
Clinical clearance of the cervical spine in blunt trauma patients younger than 3 years: a multi-center study of the american association for the surgery of trauma.
Masiakos PT, Gerstle JT, Cheang T, Viero S, Kim PC, Wales P
Is surgery necessary for incidentally discovered adrenal masses in children? J Pediatr Surg. 2004 May; 39(5):754-8.
Is surgery necessary for incidentally discovered adrenal masses in children?
Islam S, Masiakos P, Schnitzer JJ, Doody DP, Ryan DP
Diltiazem reduces pulmonary arterial pressures in recurrent pulmonary hypertension associated with pulmonary hypoplasia. J Pediatr Surg. 1999 May; 34(5):712-4.
Diltiazem reduces pulmonary arterial pressures in recurrent pulmonary hypertension associated with pulmonary hypoplasia.
Mylonas KS, Nasioudis D, Tsilimigras DI, Doulamis IP, Masiakos PT, Kelleher CM
A population-based analysis of a rare oncologic entity: Malignant pancreatic tumors in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2018 Apr; 53(4):647-652.
A population-based analysis of a rare oncologic entity: Malignant pancreatic tumors in children.
Bassett EK, Slocum AH, Masiakos PT, Pryor HI, Farokhzad OC, Karp JM
Design of a mechanical clutch-based needle-insertion device. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Apr 07; 106(14):5540-5.
Design of a mechanical clutch-based needle-insertion device.
Sundback CA, McFadden J, Hart A, Kulig KM, Wieland AM, Pereira MJ, Pomerantseva I, Hartnick CJ, Masiakos PT
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials
Behavior of poly(glycerol sebacate) plugs in chronic tympanic membrane perforations. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2012 Oct; 100(7):1943-54.
Behavior of poly(glycerol sebacate) plugs in chronic tympanic membrane perforations.
Mylonas KS, Reinhorn M, Ott LR, Westfal ML, Masiakos PT
Patient-reported opioid analgesic requirements after elective inguinal hernia repair: A call for procedure-specific opioid-administration strategies. Surgery. 2017 11; 162(5):1095-1100.
Patient-reported opioid analgesic requirements after elective inguinal hernia repair: A call for procedure-specific opioid-administration strategies.
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Splenic trauma: WSES classification and guidelines for adult and pediatric patients.
Pryor HI, O'Doherty E, Hart A, Owens G, Hoganson D, Vacanti JP, Masiakos PT, Sundback CA
Poly(glycerol sebacate) films prevent postoperative adhesions and allow laparoscopic placement. Surgery. 2009 Sep; 146(3):490-7.
Poly(glycerol sebacate) films prevent postoperative adhesions and allow laparoscopic placement.
Flaherty MR, Raybould T, Kelleher CM, Seethala R, Lee J, Kaafarani HMA, Masiakos PT
Age Legislation and Off-Road Vehicle Injuries in Children. Pediatrics. 2017 Oct; 140(4).
Age Legislation and Off-Road Vehicle Injuries in Children.
Islam S, Masiakos PT, Doody DP, Schnitzer JJ, Ryan DP
Tracheal resection and reanastomosis in the neonatal period. J Pediatr Surg. 2001 Aug; 36(8):1262-5.
Tracheal resection and reanastomosis in the neonatal period.
Pomerantz B, Anupindi S, Wales PW, Doody DP, Masiakos PT
Radiographic reduction of intussusception in patients with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Surg Int. 2007 Aug; 23(8):763-5.
Radiographic reduction of intussusception in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Masculinizing and feminizing syndromes caused by functioning tumors. Semin Pediatr Surg. 1997 Aug; 6(3):147-55.
Masculinizing and feminizing syndromes caused by functioning tumors.
DePesa C, Raybould T, Hurwitz S, Lee J, Gervasini A, Velmahos GC, Masiakos PT, Kaafarani HMA
The impact of the 2007 graduated driver licensing law in Massachusetts on the rate of citations and licensing in teenage drivers. J Safety Res. 2017 06; 61:199-204.
The impact of the 2007 graduated driver licensing law in Massachusetts on the rate of citations and licensing in teenage drivers.
Lee MM, Seah CC, Masiakos PT, Sottas CM, Preffer FI, Donahoe PK, Maclaughlin DT, Hardy MP
Müllerian-inhibiting substance type II receptor expression and function in purified rat Leydig cells. Endocrinology. 1999 Jun; 140(6):2819-27.
Müllerian-inhibiting substance type II receptor expression and function in purified rat Leydig cells.
Christison-Lagay ER, Hall JF, Wales PW, Bailey K, Terluk A, Goldstein AM, Ein SH, Masiakos PT
Nonoperative management of perianal abscess in infants is associated with decreased risk for fistula formation. Pediatrics. 2007 Sep; 120(3):e548-52.
Nonoperative management of perianal abscess in infants is associated with decreased risk for fistula formation.
Management of severe combined pulmonary and myocardial contusion with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. J Trauma. 2003 May; 54(5):1012-5.
Management of severe combined pulmonary and myocardial contusion with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Mah D, Wales P, Njere I, Kortan P, Masiakos P, Kim PC
Management of suspected common bile duct stones in children: role of selective intraoperative cholangiogram and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Jun; 39(6):808-12; discussion 808-12.
Management of suspected common bile duct stones in children: role of selective intraoperative cholangiogram and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
Masiakos PT, Williams GD, Berkich DA, Smith MB, LaNoue KF
31P NMR saturation-transfer study of the in situ kinetics of the mitochondrial adenine nucleotide translocase. Biochemistry. 1991 Aug 27; 30(34):8351-7.
31P NMR saturation-transfer study of the in situ kinetics of the mitochondrial adenine nucleotide translocase.
Ko L, Griggs CL, Mylonas KS, Masiakos PT, Kroshinsky D
A Nonlethal Case of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Congenital Pyloric Atresia: Compound Heterozygosity in a Patient with a Novel Integrin Beta 4 Gene Mutation. J Pediatr. 2018 02; 193:261-264.e1.
A Nonlethal Case of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa and Congenital Pyloric Atresia: Compound Heterozygosity in a Patient with a Novel Integrin Beta 4 Gene Mutation.
Polk-Williams A, Carr BG, Blinman TA, Masiakos PT, Wiebe DJ, Nance ML
Cervical spine injury in young children: a National Trauma Data Bank review. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Sep; 43(9):1718-21.
Cervical spine injury in young children: a National Trauma Data Bank review.
Maa J, Masiakos PT, Elsey JK, Warshaw AL
Prevent the Bleed: How Surgeons Can Lead the National Conversation About Firearm Safety Forward. Ann Surg. 2018 03; 267(3):428-429.
Prevent the Bleed: How Surgeons Can Lead the National Conversation About Firearm Safety Forward.
Nehra D, Goldstein AM, Doody DP, Ryan DP, Chang Y, Masiakos PT
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for nonneonatal acute respiratory failure: the Massachusetts General Hospital experience from 1990 to 2008. Arch Surg. 2009 May; 144(5):427-32; discussion 432.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for nonneonatal acute respiratory failure: the Massachusetts General Hospital experience from 1990 to 2008.
Ling M, Marfo K, Masiakos P, Aljanabi A, Lindower J, Glicklich D, de Boccardo G, Greenstein S, Chapochnick-Friedmann J, Kayler L, Kinkhabwala M, Akalin E
Pretransplant anti-HLA-Cw and anti-HLA-DP antibodies in sensitized patients. Hum Immunol. 2012 Sep; 73(9):879-83.
Pretransplant anti-HLA-Cw and anti-HLA-DP antibodies in sensitized patients.
Ulysses Syndrome: The Modern-day Odyssey of Pediatric Patients With Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis. Ann Surg. 2018 06; 267(6):1011-1012.
Ulysses Syndrome: The Modern-day Odyssey of Pediatric Patients With Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
Ha TU, Segev DL, Barbie D, Masiakos PT, Tran TT, Dombkowski D, Glander M, Clarke TR, Lorenzo HK, Donahoe PK, Maheswaran S
Mullerian inhibiting substance inhibits ovarian cell growth through an Rb-independent mechanism. J Biol Chem. 2000 Nov 24; 275(47):37101-9.
Mullerian inhibiting substance inhibits ovarian cell growth through an Rb-independent mechanism.