Carl-Christian Jackson, MD, FACS, FAAP

Specialties

• Pediatric Surgery

Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery - General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery

Education:
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ

Residency:
General Surgery - University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Fellowship:
ECMO Fellowship, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Memberships in Societies:
Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Pediatrics, Subcommittee on Surgical Care
American Academy of Pediatrics
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
American Pediatric Surgical Association

Hospital Affiliations:
Rhode Island Hospital
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Women & Infants Hospital

In the News

• Warren Alpert Medical School Promotes Several BSA Surgeons (7/11/2023)
• Brown Surgical Associates Expands World-Class Pediatric Surgical Team with Addition of 2 Fellowship-Trained Surgeons (4/21/2023)

Publications

1. Refereed Publications:
   • Flaherty MR, Raybould T, Savarino J, Yager P, Mooney DP, Farr BJ, Giuliano JS Jr, 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 Apr;21(3):497-503. doi:

10.1016/j.acap.2020.07.008. Epub 2020 Jul 9. PubMed PMID: 32653687.

• Xu AA, Breeze JL, Jackson CA, Paulus JK, Bugaev N. Comparative analysis of traumatic esophageal injury in pediatric and adult populations. Pediatr Surg Int. 2019 Jul;35(7):793-801. doi: 10.1007/s00383-019-044816. Epub 2019 May 10. PubMed PMID: 31076868. Role: Critical review of paper.
• Benedict LA, Bairdain S, Paulus JK, Jackson CC, Chen C, Kelleher C. Esophageal duplication cysts and closure of the muscle layer. J Surg Res. 2016 Nov;206(1):231-234. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2016.07.024. Epub 2016 Jul 16. PubMed PMID: 27916367.
• Chopra N, Chen CK, Carlson I, Jackson CC, Mavrogiorgos N. An 11-Year-Old Boy With Sudden-Onset Abdominal Pain. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 Sep 15;63(6):844-5. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciw414. PubMed PMID: 27559034.
• Harris J, Poirier J, Selip D, Pillai S, N Shah A, Jackson CC, Chiu B. Early Closure of Gastroschisis After Silo Placement Correlates with Earlier Enteral Feeding. J Neonatal Surg. 2015 Jul-Sep;4(3):28. eCollection 2015 Jul-Sep. PubMed PMID: 26290810; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4518187.
• Nabzdyk CS, Chiu B, Jackson CC, Chwals WJ. Management of patients with combined tracheoesophageal fistula, esophageal atresia, and duodenal atresia. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2014;5(12):1288-91. doi:

10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.09.016. Epub 2014 Nov 6. PubMed PMID: 25460495; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4275966.

• Bonilla SF, Flores A, Jackson CC, Chwals WJ, Orkin BA. Management of pediatric patients with refractory constipation who fail cecostomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2013 Sep;48(9):1931-5. doi:

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.12.034. PubMed PMID: 24074670.

• Mann E, Kaafarani HM, Cassidy C, Chwals WJ, Jackson CC. Spontaneous hemothorax in multiple exostoses:

a case report and review of literature. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2011 Jul-Aug;21(6):575-7. doi:

10.1089/lap.2010.0494. Epub 2011 Apr 12. Review. PubMed PMID: 21486155.

• Bettolli M, Jackson CC, Sweeney B, Rubin S. Iatrogenic anterior diaphragmatic hernia in childhood. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Aug;18(4):275-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1038361. Epub 2008 Jul 15. PubMed PMID: 18629775.
• De Carli C, Bettolli M, Jackson CC, Sweeney B, Rubin S. Laparoscopic-assisted colostomy in children. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2008 Jun;18(3):481-3. doi: 10.1089/lap.2007.0142. PubMed PMID: 18503390.
• Jackson CC, Holter S, Pollett A, Clendenning M, Chou S, Senter L, Ramphal R, Gallinger S, Boycott K. Caféau-lait macules and pediatric malignancy caused by biallelic mutations in the DNA mismatch repair (MMR) gene PMS2. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2008 Jun;50(6):1268-70. doi: 10.1002/pbc.21514. PubMed PMID: 18273873.
• Jackson CC, Bettolli M, De Carli C, Rubin S, Sweeney B. Thoracoscopic treatment of a neonatal traumatic pneumatocele. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2008 Feb;18(1):170-3. doi: 10.1089/lap.2007.0137. PubMed PMID: 18266598.
• Jackson CC, Bettolli MM, De Carli CF, Bass J, Rubin SZ, Sweeney B. Beware of stapled side-to-side bowel anastomoses in small children. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Dec;17(6):426-7. doi: 10.1055/s-2007989268. PubMed PMID: 18072030.
• Jackson CC, Munyikwa M, Bacha EA, Statter MB, Starr JP. Cardiac BB gun injury with missile embolus to the lung. J Trauma. 2007 Oct;63(4):E100-4. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3181469ea7. Review. PubMed PMID: 18089994.
• Lodge A, Yu P, Nicholl MB, Brown IE, Jackson CC, Schreiber K, Sugg SL, Schreiber H, Shilyansky J. CD40 ligation restores cytolytic T lymphocyte response and eliminates fibrosarcoma in the peritoneum of mice lacking CD4+ T cells. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2006 Dec;55(12):1542-52. doi: 10.1007/s00262-0060147-5. Epub 2006 Feb 21. PubMed PMID: 16491399.
• Jackson CC, DeMeester SR. Surgical therapy for Barrett’s esophagus. Thorac Surg Clin. 2005 Aug;15(3):42936. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2005.04.005. Review. PubMed PMID: 16104133.
• Liu DC, Somme S, Mavrelis PG, Hurwich D, Statter MB, Teitelbaum DH, Zimmermann BT, Jackson CC, Dye C. Stretta as the initial antireflux procedure in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2005 Jan;40(1):148-51; discussion 151-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.09.032. PubMed PMID: 15868576.
• Little DC, Yoder SM, Grikscheit TC, Jackson CC, Fuchs JR, McCrudden KW, Holcomb GW 3rd. Cost considerations and applicant characteristics for the Pediatric Surgery Match. J Pediatr Surg. 2005 Jan;40(1):69-73; discussion 73-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.09.013. PubMed PMID: 15868561.
• Skelly CL, Jackson CC, Wu Y, Hill CB, Chwals WJ, Liu DC. Thoracoscopic thymectomy in children with myasthenia gravis. Am Surg. 2003 Dec;69(12):1087-9. PubMed PMID: 14700296.
• Sailhamer E, Jackson CC, Vogel AM, Kang S, Wu Y, Chwals WJ, Zimmerman BT, Hill CB, Liu DC. Minimally invasive surgery for pediatric solid neoplasms. Am Surg. 2003 Jul;69(7):566-8. PubMed PMID: 12889617.
• Jackson CC, Wu Y, Chenren S, Somme S, Chwals WJ, Liu DC. Bile decompression in children with histopathological evidence of pre-existing liver cirrhosis. Am Surg. 2002 Sep;68(9):816-9. PubMed PMID: 12356157.
• Jackson CC, Chwals WJ, Frim DM. A single-incision laparoscopic technique for retrieval and replacement of disconnected ventriculoperitoneal shunt tubing found in the peritoneum. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2002 Apr;36(4):175-7. doi: 10.1159/000056053. PubMed PMID: 12006751.

1. Books Authored/Books Edited:

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1. Book Chapters/Invited Reviews:

• McPartland SJ, Jackson C-CA and Gilchrist BF, “Pediatric Blunt Trauma,” in Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Surgical Emergencies, Rabinovici, Frankel and Kirton (eds.). Informa Healthcare: New York. (2010)
• Jackson CA and Liu DC, “Achalasia,” in Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Guandalini S (ed.). Taylor and Francis Group: Philadelphia. (2004)

1. Monographs, Proceedings, and White Papers:

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1. Editorials:

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1. Letters to the Editor:

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1. Case Reports:
   • Layman-Pleet L, Jackson CC, Chou S, Boycott KM. Feingold syndome: a rare but important cause of syndromic tracheoesophageal fistula. J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Sep;42(9):E1-3. doi:

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.06.005. PMID: 17848225.

1. Theses/Dissertation:
   • Investigation of a non-catalytic activity of alkaline phosphatase from axolotl embryos & SEM studies of morphogenetic movements during axolotl embryogenesis. 1993. A thesis presented to Princeton University in partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts.  Thesis advisor: Malcolm S. Steinberg, Ph.D. i)  Published Abstracts:
     • Gillani K, Smith A, Rideout L, Jackson C-C A, Chernoguz A, Bugaev N, Mahoney E, Chwals WJ. Impact of Yearly Admission Volume Status on Pediatric Trauma Outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 2021 Nov:233(5;Suppl 2):

e149-e150. ISSN 1072-7515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.08.401.

• Boycott KM, Jackson C-C, Chou S, Ramphal R, Pollett A, Holter S, Senter L, Clendenning M, Gallinger S. Cafe-au-lait macules and malignancy with recessively inherited mutations in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes: Case report and review of the literature. Proc Greenwood Genet Center. 2007: 26: 72-73.
• Drawbridge J, Jackson CA and Steinberg MS. The role of GPI-linked cell surface proteins in amphibian development. Mol Biol Cell. 1994 Oct:5(10;Suppl):100a.

1. Non-print Scholarship:

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1. Posters:
   • Jackson C-C A, Newland J, Dementieva N, Lonchar J, Su F-H, Huntington JA, Bensaci M, Popejoy MW, Johnson MG, De Anda C, Rhee EG, Bruno CJ (2021). “Safety and Efficacy of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Plus Metronidazole Versus Meropenem in Pediatric Participants With Complicated Intra-abdominal Infection: A Phase 2, Randomized Clinical Trial”. ID Week 2021: San Diego, CA.
   • Gillani KS, Smith A, Rideout L, Jackson C-CA, Chernoguz A, Bugaev N, Mahoney E, Chwals WJ, (2021). “Impact of Yearly Admission Volume Status on Pediatric Trauma Outcomes.” ACS Clinical Congress October 2021: Virtual.
   • Rideout L, Chwals WJ, Jackson C-CA, Keliher A, Chen J, Chernoguz A. (2018). “Student Internship Experience at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Program.” 2018 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Trauma Society: Houston, TX.
   • Jackson C-CA, DiGeronimo R, Prue D, Hashmi N, Lee M, Naccarato LA, Studley R, Williamson CA, Molten A, Fox L, Hale D, Chwals WJ. (2018) “Pediatric Surgeon-Hospitalist Comanagement Teams Improve Patient Care at Community Hospitals.” Pediatric Academic Societies 2018 Meeting: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
   • Harris JC, Poirier J, Selip D, Pillai S, Shah AN, Jackson C, Chiu B. (2015) “Early Closure of Gastroschisis Correlates with Earlier Initiation of and Progression to Full Feeds.” Academic Surgical Congress, 10^th Annual Meeting: Las Vegas, NV.
   • Jackson CC, Feliciano-Alvarano T, Ngo PD, Chwals W, Flores A. (2012) “Laparoscopic assisted PEG tube insertion using a low-profile device: A multidisciplinary approach.” NASPGHAN Annual Meeting: Salt Lake City, UT.
   • Crowley HM, Jackson, C-C, McPartland S, Gilchrist BF (2010). “Argon beam coagulation negates the need for drainage in the excision of cystic hygromas.” American Pediatric Surgical Association, 41^st Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL.
   • Jackson C, Bettolli M, De Carli CF, Bass JA, Rubin SZ, Sweeney BT (2007). “Bacterial overgrowth and volvulus complicating stapled side-to-side anastomosis.” European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association, 8^th European Congress of Paediatric Surgery; Turin, Italy.
   • Jackson C-C, Bettolli M, De Carli C, Rubin S, Sweeney B (2007). “Thoracoscopic treatment of a neonatal traumatic pneumatocele [Video Presentation].” International Pediatric Endosurgery Group, 16^th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
   • Jackson C-C, Chou S, Boycott, KM, Al-Asheeri N, Ramphal R, Gallinger S, Pollett A, Holter S (2006). “Report of a non-familial colon cancer associated with café-au-lait spots in a teenager.” Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 39^th Annual Meeting; Taipei, Taiwan.

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