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1Randomized trial of lobectomy versus limited resection for T1 N0 non-small cell lung cancerAnnals of Thoracic Surgery19952,712
22011 Update to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Blood Conservation Clinical Practice GuidelinesAnnals of Thoracic Surgery20111,756
3Appendage obliteration to reduce stroke in cardiac surgical patients with atrial fibrillationAnnals of Thoracic Surgery19961,465
4Continuous intravenous insulin infusion reduces the incidence of deep sternal wound infection in diabetic patients after cardiac surgical proceduresAnnals of Thoracic Surgery19991,160
5The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2008 Cardiac Surgery Risk Models: Part 2—Isolated Valve SurgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery20091,078
6Management of Acute Aortic DissectionsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery19701,058
7Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy: Experience With 1,100 CasesAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2006999
8The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2008 Cardiac Surgery Risk Models: Part 1—Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting SurgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2009993
9Hazards of postoperative atrial arrhythmiasAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1993912
10Yearly rupture or dissection rates for thoracic aortic aneurysms: simple prediction based on sizeAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2002904
11Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice GuidelineAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2007874
12Inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypassAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1993868
13Glucose Control Lowers the Risk of Wound Infection in Diabetics After Open Heart OperationsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1997842
14Mesenchymal stem cell implantation in a swine myocardial infarct model: engraftment and functional effectsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2002828
15Expert Consensus Document on the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aortic Disease Using Endovascular Stent-Grafts⁎⁎Expert Consensus Document on the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aortic Disease Using Endovascular Stent-Grafts has been supported by Unrestricted Educational Grants from Cook, Inc and Medtronic, Inc.Annals of Thoracic Surgery2008812
16Secondary Tricuspid Regurgitation or Dilatation: Which Should Be the Criteria for Surgical Repair?Annals of Thoracic Surgery2005754
17Therapy for thymic epithelial tumors: a clinical study of 1,320 patients from JapanAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2003729
18Diagnosis and treatment of nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia after open heart surgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2001725
19Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Obesity Paradox?Annals of Thoracic Surgery2011724
20Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock and Cardiac Arrest: A Meta-Analysis of 1,866 Adult PatientsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2014723
21Sternal wound complications after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting: Early and late mortality, morbidity, and cost of careAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1990709
22Evolving options in the management of esophageal perforationAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2004703
23Pulmonary endarterectomy: experience and lessons learned in 1,500 casesAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2003694
24Revival of the radial artery for coronary artery bypass graftingAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1992687
25Microcirculatory Alterations in Cardiac Surgery: Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and AnesthesiaAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2009671
26Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay in Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Long-Term-SurvivalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2006658
27Natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms: indications for surgery, and surgical versus nonsurgical risksAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2002652
28Additive Costs of Postoperative Complications for Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients in VirginiaAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2009647
29Acute Kidney Injury: A Relevant Complication After Cardiac SurgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2011644
30Surgical Reexploration After Cardiac Operations: Why a Worse Outcome?Annals of Thoracic Surgery2008642
31Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and cardiac surgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2003640
32Effect of blood transfusion on long-term survival after cardiac operationAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2002632
33Morbidity and Mortality of Major Pulmonary Resections in Patients With Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Initial Results of the Randomized, Prospective ACOSOG Z0030 TrialAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2006628
34Calcification of Tissue Heart Valve Substitutes: Progress Toward Understanding and PreventionAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2005622
35Activation of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis During Cardiothoracic OperationsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1998619
36Postoperative mediastinitis: Classification and managementAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1996615
37Effect of internal mammary harvest on postoperative pain and pulmonary functionAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1993610
38Statement of consensus on assessment of neurobehavioral outcomes after cardiac surgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1995607
39Saphenous Vein Autograft Replacement of Severe Segmental Coronary Artery OcclusionAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1968603
40Left anterior descending coronary artery grafting via left anterior small thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypassAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1996597
41A decade of change—risk profiles and outcomes for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures, 1990–1999: a report from the STS National Database Committee and the Duke Clinical Research InstituteAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2002594
42Postoperative pain-related morbidity: Video-assisted thoracic surgery versus thoracotomyAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1993591
43Surgery for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Versus Thoracotomy Approaches to LobectomyAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2008587
44The society of thoracic surgeons: 30-day operative mortality and morbidity risk modelsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2003582
45Sternal wire-induced persistent chest pain: A possible hypersensitivity reactionAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1990571
46Stroke after cardiac surgery: a risk factor analysis of 16,184 consecutive adult patientsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2003564
47Minimally invasive approach for aortic valve operationsAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1996559
48Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation Predicts Cognitive Decline and Longer Hospital Stay After Cardiac SurgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2009556
49Coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypassAnnals of Thoracic Surgery1996545
50Adjust for Multiple Comparisons? It’s Not That SimpleAnnals of Thoracic Surgery2016542