Published in Ann Thorac Surg on February 01, 2002
Massive progression of annuloaortic ectasia in a patient with Takayasu aortitis. Can J Cardiol (2007) 0.75
Three or more median sternotomies for patients with valve disease: role of computed tomography. Ann Thorac Surg (2003) 1.58
Systematic node dissection by VATS is not inferior to that through an open thoracotomy: a comparative clinicopathologic retrospective study. Surgery (2005) 1.48
Prognostic factors for myasthenic crisis after transsternal thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2004) 1.44
Aortic root remodeling operation: how do we tailor a tube graft? Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 1.43
A safe strategy for surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta in an adult. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2003) 1.39
Is video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery a feasible approach for clinical N0 and postoperatively pathological N2 non-small cell lung cancer? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2008) 1.34
Thoracic involvement of type A aortic dissection and intramural hematoma: diagnostic accuracy--comparison of emergency helical CT and surgical findings. Radiology (2003) 1.26
Feasibility of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery segmentectomy for selected peripheral lung carcinomas. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2009) 1.22
Is lung cancer resection indicated in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2008) 1.09
Bcl-xL gene transfer protects the heart against ischemia/reperfusion injury. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (2003) 1.07
Avoiding chest tube placement after video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of the lung. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2004) 1.06
Traumatic coronary artery dissection. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 1.03
Adenoviral-delivered angiopoietin-1 reduces the infarction and attenuates the progression of cardiac dysfunction in the rat model of acute myocardial infarction. Mol Ther (2003) 1.02
The use of a lateral stabilizer increases the incidence of wound trouble following the Nuss procedure. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.98
Pregnancy after undergoing the Fontan procedure for a double outlet right ventricle: report of a case. Surg Today (2002) 0.97
Configurations of the segmental and subsegmental bronchi and arteries in the right upper lobe of the human lung with special reference to their concomitant relations and double subsegmental arterial supply. Anat Sci Int (2002) 0.95
Feasibility and safety of postoperative management without chest tube placement after thoracoscopic wedge resection of the lung. Surg Today (2011) 0.93
Assessment of node dissection for clinical stage I primary lung cancer by VATS. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2005) 0.92
New material for reconstruction of the anterior chest wall, including the sternum. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2003) 0.92
Thoracoscopic mediastinal lymph node dissection for lung cancer. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2012) 0.89
Initial management of acute type-A aortic dissection with a thrombosed false lumen: a retrospective cohort study. Surg Today (2004) 0.88
Pre-administration of angiopoietin-1 followed by VEGF induces functional and mature vascular formation in a rabbit ischemic model. J Gene Med (2003) 0.88
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair through redo left-sided thoracotomy. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.88
Extrapleural thoracoscopic excision of a mediastinal bronchogenic cyst in a patient with dense pleural adhesions. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.86
Thoracoabdominal or descending aortic aneurysm repair after preoperative demonstration of the Adamkiewicz artery by magnetic resonance angiography. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2002) 0.85
Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst: a case report. Chest (2002) 0.84
Contribution of KChIP2 to the developmental increase in transient outward current of rat cardiomyocytes. J Mol Cell Cardiol (2003) 0.84
Anatomical study of blood supply to the spinal cord. Ann Thorac Surg (2003) 0.84
Pulmonary sequestration associated with asymptomatic aspergillosis. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2005) 0.83
Dissection of intima on atrial septum patch after mitral valve replacement in a patient with infective endocarditis after incomplete atrio-ventricular septal defect repair: report of a case. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2004) 0.82
Concomitant mitral and tricuspid valve infective endocarditis: report of a case. Surg Today (2004) 0.82
A simple but useful method of screening for mesenteric ischemia secondary to acute aortic dissection. Surgery (2004) 0.81
Acute type A aortic dissection with intestinal ischemia predicted by serum lactate elevation. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2003) 0.81
Stroke in surgery of the arteriosclerotic descending thoracic aortic aneurysms: influence of cross-clamping technique of the aorta. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2004) 0.80
Histological and morphometric study of the arterial route from the intercostal/lumbar artery via the Adamkiewicz artery to the anterior spinal artery using elderly cadavers with or without aortic aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg (2006) 0.79
Initial experiences in management of blunt aortic injury taking associated brain injury into consideration. Circ J (2006) 0.78
Descending or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair without intercostal vessel reconstruction using contrast magnetic resonance angiography: report of two cases. Surg Today (2002) 0.78
Less-invasive thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 0.78
Isolated cerebral perfusion for intraoperative cerebral malperfusion in type A aortic dissection. Ann Thorac Surg (2003) 0.78
Magnetic resonance angiographic localization of the artery of Adamkiewicz for spinal cord blood supply. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.77
Last-intercalated node and direct lymphatic drainage into the thoracic duct from the thoracoabdominal viscera. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2002) 0.76
Effects of inhaled FK 506 on the suppression of acute rejection after lung transplantation: use of a rat orthotopic lung transplantation model. J Heart Lung Transplant (2005) 0.76
Strangulation of internal hemorrhoids complicating sclerosing therapy with injection of OC-108 (Zione). Int J Colorectal Dis (2006) 0.76
Descending thoracic aortic rupture: role of endovascular stent-grafting. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.76
Preserved atrial response to dobutamine stress after the modified maze procedure for chronic atrial fibrillation: echocardiographic assessment of atrial function. J Card Surg (2002) 0.76
Reoperation for tricuspid regurgitation after total correction of tetralogy of Fallot. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2002) 0.76
Repair of ventricular septal perforation with asymmetrical conical patch exclusion. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2008) 0.75
Direct-vision retrosternal dissection using the Kent retractor for sternal re-entry. Surg Today (2004) 0.75
Does arch clamping increase stroke rates? Ann Thorac Surg (2006) 0.75
Distal hemorrhoidectomy with ALTA injection: a new method for hemorrhoid surgery. Int Surg (2014) 0.75
Suppression of alloreactivity and allograft rejection by SP600125, a small molecule inhibitor of c-Jun N-terminal kinase. Transplantation (2007) 0.75
Endovascular stent-grafting for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm following bypass grafting to superior mesenteric and celiac arteries: report of two cases. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2005) 0.75
Batista operation with aortic valve replacement for valvular cardiomyopathy. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2003) 0.75
Endovascular stent grafting for rupture of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm after replacement of the entire aorta. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 0.75
Strategy for adult aortic coarctation complicated by coronary artery disease. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2007) 0.75
Isolated iliac artery aneurysmocolonic fistula with pericolic abscess. Ann Vasc Surg (2002) 0.75
Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair with the aid of partial cardiopulmonary bypass: heparin-coated circuits versus nonheparin-coated circuits. Artif Organs (2005) 0.75
[Nuss repair for pectus excavatum; procedure devices and midterm results]. Kyobu Geka (2010) 0.75
Retrosternal friction-induced late disruption of the anastomotic site between Bentall's valved conduit and an aortic arch graft: report of a case. Surg Today (2003) 0.75
Celiac artery compression syndrome due to acute type B aortic dissection. Ann Vasc Surg (2005) 0.75
Satisfactory recovery after 45 minutes of resuscitation in acute aortic dissection. Crit Care Med (2002) 0.75
Large bronchial cyst causing compression of the left atrium. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2003) 0.75
Right-side congenital pericardial defect associated with ischemic heart disease. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2002) 0.75
[Clinical usefulness of oral aprepitant for alleviation of delayed nausea and vomiting induced by mFOLFOX6--report of a case]. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho (2010) 0.75
A new, easy method for putting "U" stitches inside the chest wall. Ann Thorac Surg (2005) 0.75
Ten year clinical experience with the CarboMedics heart valve implants. Artif Organs (2002) 0.75
Can minilaparotomy abdominal aortic aneurysm repair be performed safely and effectively without special skills? Surgery (2003) 0.75
Simultaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement: predictors of adverse outcome. J Heart Valve Dis (2003) 0.75
Minilaparotomy abdominal aortic aneurysm repair versus the retroperitoneal approach and standard open surgery. Surg Today (2004) 0.75
[Endovascular therapy for peripheral arterial disease]. Nihon Rinsho (2011) 0.75
Replacement of a thrombosed valve after the Bentall procedure. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 0.75
Combined aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid sclerosing therapy and anal encirclement using an elastic artificial ligament for rectal prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum (2014) 0.75
The first case report of stent-grafting for blunt extended aortic dissection. J Trauma (2002) 0.75
Infravalvular left ventricular diverticulum. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 0.75
New material for Nuss procedure. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2004) 0.75
Treatment methods for spinal cord injury caused by acute type B aortic dissection. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2006) 0.75
Hypothermia with heparin-coated circuits and low dose systemic heparinization in neurosurgery. Artif Organs (2002) 0.75
Node dissection for solitary interlobar node metastasis from renal cell carcinoma by VATS. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2005) 0.75