Eugene D. McGahren

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Primary Appointment

Professor, Pediatrics

Research Interests

Pulmonary microcirculation

Research Description

Pulmonary microcirculation

Personal Statement

Pulmonary microcirculation

Selected Publications

2023

Steinl, G., Grabski, D., Fleming II, M., Levin, D., McGahren, E., McCullough, W., & Gander, J. (2023). Implementation of ultrasound and fast magnetic resonance imaging pathway reduces computed tomography utilization in children with suspected appendicitis. PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, 39(1). doi:10.1007/s00383-023-05521-y

Thompson, P. A., Malogolowkin, M. H., Furman, W. L., Piao, J., Krailo, M. D., Chung, N., . . . Katzenstein, H. M. (2023). Vincristine/irinotecan/temsirolimus upfront window treatment of high-risk hepatoblastoma: A report from the Children's Oncology Group AHEP0731 Study Committee. PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, 70(7). doi:10.1002/pbc.30365

Swenson, Z., Kinariwala, D., Moneme, C., McGahren, E., & Daugherty, R. (2023). Congenital internal hernia in the neonate: Case series with review of potential comorbidities and imaging findings. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 91. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2023.102596

2022

Vasudevan, S. A., Meyers, R. L., Finegold, M. J., Lopez-Terrada, D., Ranganathan, S., Dunn, S. P., . . . Katzenstein, H. M. (2022). Outcomes of children with well-differentiated fetal hepatoblastoma treated with surgery only: Report from Children's Oncology Group Trial, AHEP0731. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 57(10), 251-256. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.05.022

Vavolizza, R. D., Grabski, D. F., Roecker, Z., Levin, D., Swanson, J. R., McGahren, E. D., & Gander, J. W. (2022). Standing Intravenous Acetaminophen is Associated With a Reduction of Post-Operative Opioid Use in Infants Aged Less Than 1 Year Treated on the Acute Care Floor. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 276, 291-297. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2022.02.051

Hobbs, L. K., Kozak, M. D., Gradecki, S. E., McGahren, E. D., & Raghavan, S. S. (2022). A rapidly growing nodule on the leg of an adolescent: A unique presentation of a non-neural granular cell tumor. JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY, 49(12), 1040-1043. doi:10.1111/cup.14197

Trobaugh-Lotrario, A., Katzenstein, H. M., Ranganathan, S., Lopez-Terrada, D., Krailo, M. D., Piao, J., . . . Finegold, M. J. (2022). Small Cell Undifferentiated Histology Does Not Adversely Affect Outcome in Hepatoblastoma: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group (COG) AHEP0731 Study Committee. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 40(5), 459-+. doi:10.1200/JCO.21.00803

Katzenstein, H. M., Malogolowkin, M. H., Krailo, M. D., Piao, J., Towbin, A. J., McCarville, M. B., . . . Meyers, R. L. (2022). Doxorubicin in combination with cisplatin, 5-flourouracil, and vincristine is feasible and effective in unresectable hepatoblastoma: A Children's Oncology Group study. CANCER, 128(5), 1057-1065. doi:10.1002/cncr.34014

Grabski, D. F., Vavolizza, R. D., Roecker, Z., Levin, D., Swanson, J. R., McGahren, E. D., & Gander, J. W. (2022). Reduction of post-operative opioid use in neonates following open congenital diaphragmatic hernia repairs: A quality improvement initiative. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 57(1), 45-51. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.027

2021

Eubanks, A. L., Grabski, D. F., Pollack, J., Levin, D. E., McGahren, E., Martin, L. W., & Gander, J. (2021). A multimodal protocol utilizing liposomal bupivacaine rib blocks leads to opioid reduction in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure. JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE, 13(11), 6363-6372. doi:10.21037/jtd-21-1314

Fleming, M. A. I. I., Grabski, D. F., Abebrese, E. L., Levin, D. E., Rasmussen, S. K., McGahren, E. D., & Gander, J. W. (2021). Clinical regression of inguinal hernias in premature infants without surgical repair. PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, 37(9), 1295-1301. doi:10.1007/s00383-021-04938-7

Fleming, M. A. I. I., Levin, D. E., Gander, J. W., McGahren, E. D., Middleton, J. P., & Rasmussen, S. K. (2021). Placement of esophageal stent on VV-ECMO: Successful repair of esophago-pleuro-cutaneous fistula in a pediatric patient. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 66. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101767

Meyer, J. S., Robinson, G., Moonah, S., Levin, D., McGahren, E., Herring, K., . . . Shirley, D. -A. (2021). Acute appendicitis in four children with SARS-CoV-2 infection. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 64. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101734

2020

Grabski, D. F., Vavolizza, R. D., Lepore, S., Levin, D., Rasmussen, S. K., Swanson, J. R., . . . Gander, J. W. (2020). A Quality Improvement Intervention to Reduce Postoperative Opiate Use in Neonates. PEDIATRICS, 146(6). doi:10.1542/peds.2019-3861

Pudela, C., Lancaster, S., McGahren, E., & Petersen, W. C. (2020). Appendicitis in Neutropenic Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, 42(8), E835-E838. doi:10.1097/MPH.0000000000001762

Weldon, C. B., Madenci, A. L., Tiao, G. M., Dunn, S. P., Langham, M. R., McGahren, E. D., . . . Katzenstein, H. M. (2020). Evaluation of the diagnostic biopsy approach for children with hepatoblastoma: A report from the children's oncology group AHEP 0731 liver tumor committee. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 55(4), 655-659. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.05.004

2019

Coffman, Z. J., McGahren, E. D., Vergales, B. D., Saunders, C. H., & Vergales, J. E. (2019). The effect of congenital diaphragmatic hernia on the development of left-sided heart structures. CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, 29(6), 813-818. doi:10.1017/S1047951119000891

Katzenstein, H. M. D., Langham, M. R., Malogolowkin, M. H., Krailo, M. D., Towbin, A. J., McCarville, M. B., . . . Meyers, R. L. (2019). Minimal adjuvant chemotherapy for children with hepatoblastoma resected at diagnosis (AHEP0731): a Children's Oncology Group, multicentre, phase 3 trial. LANCET ONCOLOGY, 20(5), 719-727. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30895-7

Grabski, D. F., Hu, Y., Vavolizza, R. D., Rasmussen, S. K., Swanson, J. R., McGahren, E. D., & Gander, J. W. (2019). Sutureless closure: a versatile treatment for the diverse presentations of gastroschisis. JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY, 39(5), 666-672. doi:10.1038/s41372-019-0321-1

2018

White, S. C., Dean, P. N., McGahren, E. D., Gangemi, J. J., & Vergale, J. (2018). Malrotation is not associated with adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery in patients with heterotaxy syndrome. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 53(8), 1494-1498. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.01.008

Grabski, D. F., Hu, Y., Rasmussen, S. K., McGahren, E. D., & Gander, J. W. (2018). Laparoscopic Appendicostomy Low-Profile Balloon Button for Antegrade Enemas in Children. JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, 28(3), 354-358. doi:10.1089/lap.2017.0282

2017

O'Neill, A. F., Towbin, A. J., Krailo, M. D., Xia, C., Gao, Y., McCarville, M. B., . . . Katzenstein, H. M. (2017). Characterization of Pulmonary Metastases in Children With Hepatoblastoma Treated on Children's Oncology Group Protocol AHEP0731 (The Treatment of Children With All Stages of Hepatoblastoma): A Report From the Children's Oncology Group. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 35(30), 3465-+. doi:10.1200/JCO.2017.73.5654

Katzenstein, H. M., Furman, W. L., Malogolowkin, M. H., Krailo, M. D., McCarville, M. B., Towbin, A. J., . . . Meyers, R. L. (2017). Upfront Window Vincristine/Irinotecan Treatment of High-Risk Hepatoblastoma: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group AHEP0731 Study Committee. CANCER, 123(12), 2360-2367. doi:10.1002/cncr.30591

2016

Hawkins, R. B., Rosenberger, L. H., Swanson, J. C., Gangemi, J. J., & McGahren, E. D. (2016). Excision of an intrapericardial immature teratoma in a 26-week premature neonate. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 10, 29-31. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2016.04.026

Hartman, S., Petroze, R., & McGahren, E. (2016). Two Cases of Abdominal Pain after Trauma. PEDIATRICS IN REVIEW, 37(4), E16-E18. doi:10.1542/pir.2015-0101

Hu, Y., Guidry, C. A., Kane, B. J., McGahren, E. D., Rodgers, B. M., Sawyer, R. G., & Rasmussen, S. K. (2016). Comparative effectiveness of catheter salvage strategies for pediatric catheter-related bloodstream infections. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 51(2), 296-301. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.079

Hu, Y., Brooks, K. D., Kim, H., Mahmutovic, A., Choi, J., Le, I. A., . . . Rasmussen, S. K. (2016). Adaptive simulation training using cumulative sum: a randomized prospective trial. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 211(2), 377-383. doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.08.030

Hu, Y., Martindale, J. R., LeGallo, R. D., White, C. B., McGahren, E. D., & Schroen, A. T. (2016). Relationships between preclinical course grades and standardized exam performance. ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION, 21(2), 389-399. doi:10.1007/s10459-015-9637-6

2015

Stone, M. L., Tillou, J. D., Guidry, C. A., Rasmussen, S. K., Kane, B. J., McGahren, E. D., & Rodgers, B. M. (2015). Chest Radiography Does Not Alter the Treatment Course for Children after Rigid Bronchoscopy. AMERICAN SURGEON, 81(4), 345-348.

2014

Charles, E. J., Judge, J. M., Vergales, B. D., Randall, A. H., Kane, B. J., McGahren, E. D., & Rasmussen, S. K. (2014). Managing concomitant congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and tracheoesophageal fistula: A case report of a premature infant that achieved survival. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS, 2(5), 239-242. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2014.04.009

2013

Stone, M. L., Tatum, P. M., Weitkamp, J. -H., Mukherjee, A. B., Attridge, J., McGahren, E. D., . . . Fairchild, K. D. (2013). Abnormal heart rate characteristics before clinical diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis. JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY, 33(11), 847-850. doi:10.1038/jp.2013.63

Stone, M. L., LaPar, D. J., Mulloy, D. P., Rasmussen, S. K., Kane, B. J., McGahren, E. D., & Rodgers, B. M. (2013). Primary payer status is significantly associated with postoperative mortality, morbidity, and hospital resource utilization in pediatric surgical patients within the United States. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 48(1), 81-87. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.10.021

Stone, M. L., LaPar, D. J., Barcia, J. P., Norwood, V. F., Mulloy, D. P., McGahren, E. D., . . . Kane, B. J. (2013). Surgical outcomes analysis of pediatric peritoneal dialysis catheter function in a rural region. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 48(7), 1520-1527. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.032

Guidry, C. A., McGahren, E. D., Rodgers, B. M., & Kane, B. J. (2013). Pediatric cervicomediastinal hibernoma: A case report. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 48(1), 258-261. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.10.059

Stone, M. L., LaPar, D. J., Kane, B. J., Rasmussen, S. K., McGahren, E. D., & Rodgers, B. M. (2013). The effect of race and gender on pediatric surgical outcomes within the United States. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 48(8), 1650-1656. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.01.043

2012

Meyers, R. L., Tiao, G. M., Dunn, S. P., McGahren, E. D. I. I. I., & Langham, M. R. J. (2012). Surgical management of children with locally advanced hepatoblastoma. CANCER, 118(16), 4090-4091. doi:10.1002/cncr.26715

Guidry, C., & McGahren, E. D. (2012). Pediatric Chest I Developmental and Physiologic Conditions for the Surgeon. SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 92(3), 615-+. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.013

Petroze, R., & McGahren, E. D. (2012). Pediatric Chest II Benign Tumors and Cysts. SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 92(3), 645-+. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.014

Guidry, C. A., Hranjec, T., Rodgers, B. M., Kane, B., & McGahren, E. D. (2012). Permissive Hypercapnia in the Management of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Our Institutional Experience. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, 214(4), 640-645. doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2011.12.036