Alex Cuenca

Early Graft Loss With Suspected Seventh-Day Syndrome Following Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Aug; 28(5):e14818. View Early Graft Loss With Suspected Seventh-Day Syndrome Following Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Abstract

Surgical management of liver tumors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2025 Apr; 72 Suppl 2:e31155. View Surgical management of liver tumors. Abstract

Effect of citizenship status on access to pediatric liver and kidney transplantation. Am J Transplant. 2024 Oct; 24(10):1868-1880. View Effect of citizenship status on access to pediatric liver and kidney transplantation. Abstract

Metastatic pulmonary calcifications after pediatric liver transplantation. Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Feb; 28(1):e14693. View Metastatic pulmonary calcifications after pediatric liver transplantation. Abstract

Immediate extubation after pediatric liver transplantation: Update on a single-center experience. Pediatr Transplant. 2024 Feb; 28(1):e14669. View Immediate extubation after pediatric liver transplantation: Update on a single-center experience. Abstract

Critical elements of pediatric liver cancer surgery. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2023 Oct; 32(5):151340. View Critical elements of pediatric liver cancer surgery. Abstract

Host-derived oxidized phospholipids initiate effector-triggered immunity fostering lethality upon microbial encounter. bioRxiv. 2023 Nov 21. View Host-derived oxidized phospholipids initiate effector-triggered immunity fostering lethality upon microbial encounter. Abstract

Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation: Across the Care Continuum. Pediatrics. 2023 Aug 01; 152(2). View Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation: Across the Care Continuum. Abstract

Intragraft B cell differentiation during the development of tolerance to kidney allografts is associated with a regulatory B cell signature revealed by single cell transcriptomics. Am J Transplant. 2023 09; 23(9):1319-1330. View Intragraft B cell differentiation during the development of tolerance to kidney allografts is associated with a regulatory B cell signature revealed by single cell transcriptomics. Abstract

Adjuvant conditioning induces an immunosuppressive milieu that delays alloislet rejection through the expansion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Am J Transplant. 2023 07; 23(7):935-945. View Adjuvant conditioning induces an immunosuppressive milieu that delays alloislet rejection through the expansion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Abstract

Innate immune cellular therapeutics in transplantation. Front Transplant. 2023; 2. View Innate immune cellular therapeutics in transplantation. Abstract

Outcomes of internal biliary diversion using cholecystocolostomy for patients with severe Alagille syndrome. J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Jul; 2022(7):rjac307. View Outcomes of internal biliary diversion using cholecystocolostomy for patients with severe Alagille syndrome. Abstract

Organ allocation in pediatric abdominal transplant. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2022 Jun; 31(3):151180. View Organ allocation in pediatric abdominal transplant. Abstract

Functional side-to-side splenorenal shunts to treat extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis in children. Am J Surg. 2022 07; 224(1 Pt B):530-534. View Functional side-to-side splenorenal shunts to treat extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis in children. Abstract

Triple gallbladder with heterotopic gastric mucosa: a case report. BMC Pediatr. 2022 01 20; 22(1):52. View Triple gallbladder with heterotopic gastric mucosa: a case report. Abstract

Prenatal diagnosis of rapidly enlarging choledochal cyst with gastric outlet obstruction. J Surg Case Rep. 2021 Dec; 2021(12):rjab547. View Prenatal diagnosis of rapidly enlarging choledochal cyst with gastric outlet obstruction. Abstract

Midaortic syndrome and renovascular hypertension. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2021 Dec; 30(6):151124. View Midaortic syndrome and renovascular hypertension. Abstract

Short Bowel Syndrome and Kidney Transplantation: Challenges, Outcomes, and the Use of Teduglutide. Case Rep Transplant. 2020; 2020:8819345. View Short Bowel Syndrome and Kidney Transplantation: Challenges, Outcomes, and the Use of Teduglutide. Abstract

Resolution of a High Grade and Metastatic BK Polyomavirus-Associated Urothelial Cell Carcinoma Following Radical Allograft Nephroureterectomy and Immune Checkpoint Treatment: A Case Report. Transplant Proc. 2020 Nov; 52(9):2720-2725. View Resolution of a High Grade and Metastatic BK Polyomavirus-Associated Urothelial Cell Carcinoma Following Radical Allograft Nephroureterectomy and Immune Checkpoint Treatment: A Case Report. Abstract

Immediate administration of antiviral therapy after transplantation of hepatitis C-infected livers into uninfected recipients: Implications for therapeutic planning. Am J Transplant. 2020 06; 20(6):1619-1628. View Immediate administration of antiviral therapy after transplantation of hepatitis C-infected livers into uninfected recipients: Implications for therapeutic planning. Abstract

Pediatric liver transplant following near catastrophic head bleed: Lessons learned. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 03; 24(2):e13646. View Pediatric liver transplant following near catastrophic head bleed: Lessons learned. Abstract

Giant Gastroschisis with Complete Liver Herniation: A Case Report of Two Patients. Case Rep Surg. 2019; 2019:4136214. View Giant Gastroschisis with Complete Liver Herniation: A Case Report of Two Patients. Abstract

Pediatric liver transplantation. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2017 Aug; 26(4):217-223. View Pediatric liver transplantation. Abstract

Clostridium difficile Infections after Blunt Trauma: A Different Patient Population? Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2015 Aug; 16(4):421-7. View Clostridium difficile Infections after Blunt Trauma: A Different Patient Population? Abstract

Improved emergency myelopoiesis and survival in neonatal sepsis by caspase-1/11 ablation. Immunology. 2015 Jun; 145(2):300-11. View Improved emergency myelopoiesis and survival in neonatal sepsis by caspase-1/11 ablation. Abstract

Successful implementation of a packed red blood cell and fresh frozen plasma transfusion protocol in the surgical intensive care unit. PLoS One. 2015; 10(5):e0126895. View Successful implementation of a packed red blood cell and fresh frozen plasma transfusion protocol in the surgical intensive care unit. Abstract

TRIF-dependent innate immune activation is critical for survival to neonatal gram-negative sepsis. J Immunol. 2015 Feb 01; 194(3):1169-77. View TRIF-dependent innate immune activation is critical for survival to neonatal gram-negative sepsis. Abstract

Delayed emergency myelopoiesis following polymicrobial sepsis in neonates. Innate Immun. 2015 May; 21(4):386-91. View Delayed emergency myelopoiesis following polymicrobial sepsis in neonates. Abstract

Omental flaps for coverage of sacral or gluteal defects: a useful and potentially underused tool. Am Surg. 2014 Jul; 80(7):e202-4. View Omental flaps for coverage of sacral or gluteal defects: a useful and potentially underused tool. Abstract

A better understanding of why murine models of trauma do not recapitulate the human syndrome. Crit Care Med. 2014 Jun; 42(6):1406-13. View A better understanding of why murine models of trauma do not recapitulate the human syndrome. Abstract

Novel role for tumor-induced expansion of myeloid-derived cells in cancer cachexia. J Immunol. 2014 Jun 15; 192(12):6111-9. View Novel role for tumor-induced expansion of myeloid-derived cells in cancer cachexia. Abstract

Host responses to sepsis vary in different low-lethality murine models. PLoS One. 2014; 9(5):e94404. View Host responses to sepsis vary in different low-lethality murine models. Abstract

Protective immunity and defects in the neonatal and elderly immune response to sepsis. J Immunol. 2014 Apr 01; 192(7):3156-65. View Protective immunity and defects in the neonatal and elderly immune response to sepsis. Abstract

Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression, and catabolism syndrome after severe blunt trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2014 Jan; 76(1):21-9; discussion 29-30. View Persistent inflammation, immunosuppression, and catabolism syndrome after severe blunt trauma. Abstract

Aged mice are unable to mount an effective myeloid response to sepsis. J Immunol. 2014 Jan 15; 192(2):612-22. View Aged mice are unable to mount an effective myeloid response to sepsis. Abstract

Is there value in plasma cytokine measurements in patients with severe trauma and sepsis? Methods. 2013 May 15; 61(1):3-9. View Is there value in plasma cytokine measurements in patients with severe trauma and sepsis? Abstract

Development of a genomic metric that can be rapidly used to predict clinical outcome in severely injured trauma patients. Crit Care Med. 2013 May; 41(5):1175-85. View Development of a genomic metric that can be rapidly used to predict clinical outcome in severely injured trauma patients. Abstract

Acute kidney injury is associated with early cytokine changes after trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Apr; 74(4):1005-13. View Acute kidney injury is associated with early cytokine changes after trauma. Abstract

Identification and description of a novel murine model for polytrauma and shock. Crit Care Med. 2013 Apr; 41(4):1075-85. View Identification and description of a novel murine model for polytrauma and shock. Abstract

Genomic responses in mouse models poorly mimic human inflammatory diseases. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Feb 26; 110(9):3507-12. View Genomic responses in mouse models poorly mimic human inflammatory diseases. Abstract

Role of innate immunity in neonatal infection. Am J Perinatol. 2013 Feb; 30(2):105-12. View Role of innate immunity in neonatal infection. Abstract

A genomic analysis of Clostridium difficile infections in blunt trauma patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2013 Jan; 74(1):334-8. View A genomic analysis of Clostridium difficile infections in blunt trauma patients. Abstract

Soybean oil: a potentially new intravascular perfusate. Perfusion. 2013 Mar; 28(2):160-6. View Soybean oil: a potentially new intravascular perfusate. Abstract

The acute immunological response to blood transfusion is influenced by polymicrobial sepsis. Shock. 2012 Dec; 38(6):598-606. View The acute immunological response to blood transfusion is influenced by polymicrobial sepsis. Abstract

Pediatric pancreatic trauma: trending toward nonoperative management? Am Surg. 2012 Nov; 78(11):1204-10. View Pediatric pancreatic trauma: trending toward nonoperative management? Abstract

Persistent inflammation and immunosuppression: a common syndrome and new horizon for surgical intensive care. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Jun; 72(6):1491-501. View Persistent inflammation and immunosuppression: a common syndrome and new horizon for surgical intensive care. Abstract

Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in sepsis: friend or foe? Intensive Care Med. 2012 Jun; 38(6):928-30. View Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in sepsis: friend or foe? Abstract

Benchmarking outcomes in the critically injured trauma patient and the effect of implementing standard operating procedures. Ann Surg. 2012 May; 255(5):993-9. View Benchmarking outcomes in the critically injured trauma patient and the effect of implementing standard operating procedures. Abstract

"Pulling the plug"--management of meconium plug syndrome in neonates. J Surg Res. 2012 Jun 15; 175(2):e43-6. View "Pulling the plug"--management of meconium plug syndrome in neonates. Abstract

Obese patients show a depressed cytokine profile following severe blunt injury. Shock. 2012 Mar; 37(3):253-6. View Obese patients show a depressed cytokine profile following severe blunt injury. Abstract

A genomic storm in critically injured humans. J Exp Med. 2011 Dec 19; 208(13):2581-90. View A genomic storm in critically injured humans. Abstract

Microfluidics-based capture of human neutrophils for expression analysis in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage. Lab Invest. 2011 Dec; 91(12):1787-95. View Microfluidics-based capture of human neutrophils for expression analysis in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage. Abstract

The Glue Grant experience: characterizing the post injury genomic response. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2011 Dec; 37(6):549-58. View The Glue Grant experience: characterizing the post injury genomic response. Abstract

B cells enhance early innate immune responses during bacterial sepsis. J Exp Med. 2011 Aug 01; 208(8):1673-82. View B cells enhance early innate immune responses during bacterial sepsis. Abstract

Neutrophil mobilization from the bone marrow during polymicrobial sepsis is dependent on CXCL12 signaling. J Immunol. 2011 Jul 15; 187(2):911-8. View Neutrophil mobilization from the bone marrow during polymicrobial sepsis is dependent on CXCL12 signaling. Abstract

Critical role for CXC ligand 10/CXC receptor 3 signaling in the murine neonatal response to sepsis. Infect Immun. 2011 Jul; 79(7):2746-54. View Critical role for CXC ligand 10/CXC receptor 3 signaling in the murine neonatal response to sepsis. Abstract

The usefulness of the upper gastrointestinal series in the pediatric patient before anti-reflux procedure or gastrostomy tube placement. J Surg Res. 2011 Oct; 170(2):247-52. View The usefulness of the upper gastrointestinal series in the pediatric patient before anti-reflux procedure or gastrostomy tube placement. Abstract

Sepsis induces early alterations in innate immunity that impact mortality to secondary infection. J Immunol. 2011 Jan 01; 186(1):195-202. View Sepsis induces early alterations in innate immunity that impact mortality to secondary infection. Abstract

A paradoxical role for myeloid-derived suppressor cells in sepsis and trauma. Mol Med. 2011 Mar-Apr; 17(3-4):281-92. View A paradoxical role for myeloid-derived suppressor cells in sepsis and trauma. Abstract

Cecal ligation and puncture. Curr Protoc Immunol. 2010 Nov; Chapter 19:Unit 19.13. View Cecal ligation and puncture. Abstract

Do Tregs link sepsis to tumor growth? Blood. 2010 Jun 03; 115(22):4324-5. View Do Tregs link sepsis to tumor growth? Abstract

Cutting edge: bacterial infection induces hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell expansion in the absence of TLR signaling. J Immunol. 2010 Mar 01; 184(5):2247-51. View Cutting edge: bacterial infection induces hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell expansion in the absence of TLR signaling. Abstract

Type I interferon signaling in hematopoietic cells is required for survival in mouse polymicrobial sepsis by regulating CXCL10. J Exp Med. 2010 Feb 15; 207(2):319-26. View Type I interferon signaling in hematopoietic cells is required for survival in mouse polymicrobial sepsis by regulating CXCL10. Abstract

Diminishing role of contrast enema in simple meconium ileus. J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Nov; 44(11):2130-2. View Diminishing role of contrast enema in simple meconium ileus. Abstract

Equestrian injuries in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Jan; 44(1):148-50. View Equestrian injuries in children. Abstract

Pulmonary surgery in cystic fibrosis. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2008 Feb; 17(1):60-5. View Pulmonary surgery in cystic fibrosis. Abstract

Emerging implications of nanotechnology on cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Cancer. 2006 Aug 01; 107(3):459-66. View Emerging implications of nanotechnology on cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. Abstract

In vivo disruption of tolerogenic cross-presentation mechanisms uncovers an effective T-cell activation by B-cell lymphomas leading to antitumor immunity. Blood. 2006 Apr 01; 107(7):2871-8. View In vivo disruption of tolerogenic cross-presentation mechanisms uncovers an effective T-cell activation by B-cell lymphomas leading to antitumor immunity. Abstract

Imatinib mesylate (STI-571) enhances antigen-presenting cell function and overcomes tumor-induced CD4+ T-cell tolerance. Blood. 2005 Feb 01; 105(3):1135-43. View Imatinib mesylate (STI-571) enhances antigen-presenting cell function and overcomes tumor-induced CD4+ T-cell tolerance. Abstract

Extra-lymphatic solid tumor growth is not immunologically ignored and results in early induction of antigen-specific T-cell anergy: dominant role of cross-tolerance to tumor antigens. Cancer Res. 2003 Dec 15; 63(24):9007-15. View Extra-lymphatic solid tumor growth is not immunologically ignored and results in early induction of antigen-specific T-cell anergy: dominant role of cross-tolerance to tumor antigens. Abstract

A critical role for Stat3 signaling in immune tolerance. Immunity. 2003 Sep; 19(3):425-36. View A critical role for Stat3 signaling in immune tolerance. Abstract

Cross-presentation of tumor antigens by bone marrow-derived antigen-presenting cells is the dominant mechanism in the induction of T-cell tolerance during B-cell lymphoma progression. Blood. 2001 Aug 15; 98(4):1070-7. View Cross-presentation of tumor antigens by bone marrow-derived antigen-presenting cells is the dominant mechanism in the induction of T-cell tolerance during B-cell lymphoma progression. Abstract

Pancreas transplant graft evaluation using the MIBI scan--a useful tool. Transplant Proc. 1998 Mar; 30(2):257-60. View Pancreas transplant graft evaluation using the MIBI scan--a useful tool. Abstract

Pancreaticojejunostomy versus controlled pancreaticocutaneous fistula in pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary carcinoma. Am J Surg. 1995 Jun; 169(6):585-8. View Pancreaticojejunostomy versus controlled pancreaticocutaneous fistula in pancreaticoduodenectomy for periampullary carcinoma. Abstract