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1 | Randomized trial of lobectomy versus limited resection for T1 N0 non-small cell lung cancer | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1995 | 2,712 |
2 | 2011 Update to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Blood Conservation Clinical Practice Guidelines | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 1,756 |
3 | Appendage obliteration to reduce stroke in cardiac surgical patients with atrial fibrillation | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1996 | 1,465 |
4 | Continuous intravenous insulin infusion reduces the incidence of deep sternal wound infection in diabetic patients after cardiac surgical procedures | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1999 | 1,160 |
5 | The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2008 Cardiac Surgery Risk Models: Part 2—Isolated Valve Surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 1,078 |
6 | Management of Acute Aortic Dissections | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1970 | 1,058 |
7 | Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy: Experience With 1,100 Cases | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 999 |
8 | The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2008 Cardiac Surgery Risk Models: Part 1—Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 993 |
9 | Hazards of postoperative atrial arrhythmias | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1993 | 912 |
10 | Yearly rupture or dissection rates for thoracic aortic aneurysms: simple prediction based on size | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2002 | 904 |
11 | Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Guideline | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 874 |
12 | Inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1993 | 868 |
13 | Glucose Control Lowers the Risk of Wound Infection in Diabetics After Open Heart Operations | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1997 | 842 |
14 | Mesenchymal stem cell implantation in a swine myocardial infarct model: engraftment and functional effects | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2002 | 828 |
15 | Expert 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 Surgery | 2008 | 812 |
16 | Secondary Tricuspid Regurgitation or Dilatation: Which Should Be the Criteria for Surgical Repair? | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 754 |
17 | Therapy for thymic epithelial tumors: a clinical study of 1,320 patients from Japan | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2003 | 729 |
18 | Diagnosis and treatment of nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia after open heart surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2001 | 725 |
19 | Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Obesity Paradox? | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 724 |
20 | Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock and Cardiac Arrest: A Meta-Analysis of 1,866 Adult Patients | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 723 |
21 | Sternal wound complications after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting: Early and late mortality, morbidity, and cost of care | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1990 | 709 |
22 | Evolving options in the management of esophageal perforation | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2004 | 703 |
23 | Pulmonary endarterectomy: experience and lessons learned in 1,500 cases | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2003 | 694 |
24 | Revival of the radial artery for coronary artery bypass grafting | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1992 | 687 |
25 | Microcirculatory Alterations in Cardiac Surgery: Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Anesthesia | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 671 |
26 | Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay in Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Long-Term-Survival | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 658 |
27 | Natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms: indications for surgery, and surgical versus nonsurgical risks | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2002 | 652 |
28 | Additive Costs of Postoperative Complications for Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients in Virginia | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 647 |
29 | Acute Kidney Injury: A Relevant Complication After Cardiac Surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 644 |
30 | Surgical Reexploration After Cardiac Operations: Why a Worse Outcome? | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 642 |
31 | Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and cardiac surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2003 | 640 |
32 | Effect of blood transfusion on long-term survival after cardiac operation | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2002 | 632 |
33 | Morbidity and Mortality of Major Pulmonary Resections in Patients With Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Initial Results of the Randomized, Prospective ACOSOG Z0030 Trial | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 628 |
34 | Calcification of Tissue Heart Valve Substitutes: Progress Toward Understanding and Prevention | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 622 |
35 | Activation of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis During Cardiothoracic Operations | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1998 | 619 |
36 | Postoperative mediastinitis: Classification and management | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1996 | 615 |
37 | Effect of internal mammary harvest on postoperative pain and pulmonary function | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1993 | 610 |
38 | Statement of consensus on assessment of neurobehavioral outcomes after cardiac surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1995 | 607 |
39 | Saphenous Vein Autograft Replacement of Severe Segmental Coronary Artery Occlusion | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1968 | 603 |
40 | Left anterior descending coronary artery grafting via left anterior small thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1996 | 597 |
41 | A 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 Institute | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2002 | 594 |
42 | Postoperative pain-related morbidity: Video-assisted thoracic surgery versus thoracotomy | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1993 | 591 |
43 | Surgery for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Versus Thoracotomy Approaches to Lobectomy | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 587 |
44 | The society of thoracic surgeons: 30-day operative mortality and morbidity risk models | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2003 | 582 |
45 | Sternal wire-induced persistent chest pain: A possible hypersensitivity reaction | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1990 | 571 |
46 | Stroke after cardiac surgery: a risk factor analysis of 16,184 consecutive adult patients | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2003 | 564 |
47 | Minimally invasive approach for aortic valve operations | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1996 | 559 |
48 | Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation Predicts Cognitive Decline and Longer Hospital Stay After Cardiac Surgery | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 556 |
49 | Coronary artery bypass grafting without cardiopulmonary bypass | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 1996 | 545 |
50 | Adjust for Multiple Comparisons? It’s Not That Simple | Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 542 |