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Mordechai R Kramer

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1 Addition of sildenafil to long-term intravenous epoprostenol therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2008 3.13
2 Histological diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases by cryo-transbronchial biopsy. Respirology 2014 1.72
3 Effect of fissure integrity on lung volume reduction using a polymer sealant in advanced emphysema. Thorax 2012 1.61
4 Pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. Isr Med Assoc J 2011 1.61
5 Association of elevated levels of vascular endothelial growth factor in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with patient age rather than with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity. Respiration 2006 1.50
6 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in transplant recipients. Transpl Int 2004 1.47
7 Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with autoimmune disease: a single medical center experience. Isr Med Assoc J 2006 1.45
8 Unexplained severe pulmonary hypertension in the elderly: report on 14 patients. Isr Med Assoc J 2004 1.41
9 Advanced non-small cell lung cancer: induction chemotherapy and chemoradiation before operation. Ann Thorac Surg 2002 1.39
10 The effect of donor age on survival after lung transplantation. Isr Med Assoc J 2002 1.38
11 Intravitreal voriconazole for the treatment of endogenous Aspergillus endophthalmitis. Ophthalmology 2006 1.29
12 Diagnostic value of CYFRA 21-1, CEA, CA 19-9, CA 15-3, and CA 125 assays in pleural effusions: analysis of 116 cases and review of the literature. Oncologist 2005 1.20
13 Computed tomography angiography in pulmonary hypertension. Isr Med Assoc J 2008 1.17
14 Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation of tracheobronchial stenosis: long-term follow-up. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2010 1.16
15 Peripheral arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in idiopathic and scleroderma associated pulmonary arterial hypertension. J Rheumatol 2009 1.14
16 Concomitant upper-lobe bullous emphysema, lower-lobe interstitial fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension in heavy smokers: report of eight cases and review of the literature. Respir Med 2005 1.09
17 Clinical problem-solving. Search for the complication. N Engl J Med 2006 1.07
18 Ambulatory rehabilitation improves exercise capacity in patients with pulmonary hypertension. J Card Fail 2010 1.04
19 Pregnancy outcome in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension receiving prostacyclin therapy. Obstet Gynecol 2005 1.04
20 Peripheral endothelial dysfunction in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Respir Med 2008 1.03
21 Endobronchial closure of bronchopleural fistulas with Amplatzer vascular plug. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2012 1.03
22 Is pulmonary arterial hypertension in neurofibromatosis type 1 secondary to a plexogenic arteriopathy? Chest 2007 1.03
23 Pulmonary Mycobacterium kansasii infection in Israel, 1999-2004: clinical features, drug susceptibility, and outcome. Chest 2006 1.00
24 Pleural plaques related to "take-home" exposure to asbestos: An international case series. Int J Gen Med 2008 1.00
25 Clinical and radiological features of Mycobacterium kansasii infection and Mycobacterium simiae infection. Respir Med 2008 0.98
26 Use of sirolimus and low-dose calcineurin inhibitor in lung transplant recipients with renal impairment: results of a controlled pilot study. Kidney Int 2005 0.97
27 Long-term azithromycin use for treatment of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome in lung transplant recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant 2005 0.97
28 Is routine chest radiography after transbronchial biopsy necessary?: A prospective study of 350 cases. Chest 2006 0.96
29 Increased thromboembolic events after lung transplantation. Chest 2006 0.94
30 Flexible bronchoscopic management of benign tracheal stenosis: long term follow-up of 115 patients. J Cardiothorac Surg 2010 0.94
31 Transbronchial cryo-biopsy in lung transplantation patients: first report. Respirology 2013 0.92
32 An association between oxygen desaturation and D-dimer in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Thromb Haemost 2005 0.89
33 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a lung transplant recipient. J Heart Lung Transplant 2003 0.89
34 Accuracy of virtual bronchoscopy for grading tracheobronchial stenosis: correlation with pulmonary function test and fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Chest 2005 0.89
35 Pulmonary amyloidosis: detection with PET-CT. Clin Nucl Med 2005 0.88
36 Herpes zoster after lung transplantation: incidence, timing, and outcome. Ann Thorac Surg 2009 0.88
37 Two-year follow-up in patients treated with emphysematous lung sealant for advanced emphysema. Chest 2013 0.87
38 Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae acquisition in lung transplant recipients. Clin Transplant 2012 0.86
39 Gastrointestinal involvement of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder in lung transplant recipients: report of a case. Dis Colon Rectum 2005 0.86
40 Protective effect of immunosuppression on granulation tissue formation in metallic airway stents. Laryngoscope 2008 0.85
41 Co-deposition of amyloidogenic immunoglobulin light and heavy chains in localized pulmonary amyloidosis. Virchows Arch 2005 0.85
42 Lung transplantation in patients with scleroderma: case series, review of the literature, and criteria for transplantation. Clin Transplant 2009 0.85
43 Safety of Cryo-Transbronchial Biopsy in Diffuse Lung Diseases: Analysis of Three Hundred Cases. Respiration 2015 0.84
44 Long-term follow-up of flexible bronchoscopic treatment for bronchial carcinoids with curative intent. Diagn Ther Endosc 2010 0.84
45 The role of routine culture for tuberculosis during bronchoscopy in a nonendemic area: analysis of 300 cases and review of the literature. Am J Infect Control 2005 0.84
46 The prevalence of coronary artery disease in end-stage pulmonary disease: is pulmonary fibrosis a risk factor? Respir Med 2009 0.84
47 Late postoperative pleural effusion following lung transplantation: characteristics and clinical implications. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003 0.84
48 Therapeutic effectiveness of rituximab in a patient with unresponsive autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Thorax 2010 0.83
49 Propofol safety in bronchoscopy: prospective randomized trial using transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension monitoring. Respiration 2011 0.83
50 Removal of metallic tracheobronchial stents in lung transplantation with flexible bronchoscopy. J Cardiothorac Surg 2010 0.83
51 Significance of a plasma D-dimer test in patients with primary pulmonary hypertension. Chest 2002 0.83
52 Assessment of functional capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: correlation between cardiopulmonary exercise, 6 minute walk and 15 step exercise oximetry test. Isr Med Assoc J 2006 0.83
53 The QuantiFERON-TB-GOLD assay for tuberculosis screening in healthcare workers: a cost-comparison analysis. Lung 2009 0.83
54 Recurrence of pulmonary veno-occlusive disease after heart-lung transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2005 0.82
55 Long-term pulmonary function after recovery from pulmonary contusion due to blunt chest trauma. Isr Med Assoc J 2009 0.82
56 Functional evaluation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: pulmonary function test versus cardiopulmonary exercise test. J Occup Environ Med 2002 0.82
57 Increased erythrocyte adhesiveness and aggregation in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Thromb Res 2007 0.82
58 Endobronchial stent for malignant airway obstructions. Isr Med Assoc J 2006 0.82
59 Pandemic influenza (H1N1): impact on lung transplant recipients and candidates. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010 0.82
60 Risk factors for death while awaiting lung transplantation in Israeli patients: 1997-2006. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2008 0.82
61 D-dimer as a prognostic biomarker for mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. Am J Med Sci 2015 0.81
62 The role of routine culture for tuberculosis during bronchoscopy examination of lung masses. Respiration 2005 0.81
63 The role of routine bronchoscopy for early detection of bronchial stump recurrence of lung cancer: 1 year post-surgery. Lung Cancer 2009 0.81
64 Lung cancer in lung transplant recipients: experience of a tertiary hospital and literature review. Lung Cancer 2011 0.81
65 Development of malignancy following lung transplantation. Transplantation 2006 0.81
66 Efficacy of bronchoscopic closure of a bronchopleural fistula with amplatzer devices: long-term follow-up. Respiration 2014 0.81
67 Metallic stents for airway complications after lung transplantation: long-term follow-up. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013 0.81
68 Echocardiography versus right-sided heart catheterization among lung transplantation candidates. Ann Thorac Surg 2006 0.81
69 The relationship between left ventricular function assessed by multigated radionuclide test and cardiopulmonary exercise test in patients with ischemic heart disease. Chest 2002 0.81
70 Chronic beryllium disease among dental technicians in Israel. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2006 0.80
71 Lamivudine prophylaxis for hepatitis B virus infection after lung transplantation. Ann Thorac Surg 2006 0.80
72 Combination therapy with prostacyclin and tadalafil for severe pulmonary arterial hypertension: a pilot study. Respirology 2008 0.80
73 Transbronchial cryobiopsy in immunocompromised patients with pulmonary infiltrates: a pilot study. Lung 2013 0.80
74 High dose rate brachytherapy for nonmalignant airway obstruction: new treatment option. Chest 2003 0.80
75 Diagnostic value of complement components in pleural fluid: report of 135 cases. Respir Med 2008 0.80
76 Retrieval of various aspirated foreign bodies by flexible cryoprobe: in vitro feasibility study. Clin Respir J 2014 0.80
77 Radiation exposure and attributed cancer risk following lung transplantation. Clin Transplant 2014 0.79
78 Postcoital hemoptysis: our experience and review of the literature. Respir Med 2009 0.79
79 Use of the 15-steps climbing exercise oximetry test in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Med 2008 0.79
80 Correlation of vascular endothelial growth factor with the severity of thalassemia intermedia. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2008 0.79
81 Limitations in exercise and functional capacity in long-term postpneumonectomy patients. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2014 0.79
82 Is routine coronary angiography and revascularization indicated among patients undergoing evaluation for lung transplantation? Chest 2005 0.79
83 Inspiratory muscles experience fatigue faster than the calf muscles during treadmill marching. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2006 0.79
84 Initial experience with a mechanical ventilation weaning unit. Isr Med Assoc J 2005 0.78
85 Prospective randomized trial of bispectral index monitoring of sedation depth during flexible bronchoscopy. Respiration 2014 0.78
86 Transcutaneous carbon dioxide in severe COPD patients during bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. Respir Med 2010 0.78
87 Itraconazole prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients receiving tacrolimus (FK 506): efficacy and drug interaction. J Heart Lung Transplant 2005 0.78
88 Successful lung transplantation for talcosis secondary to intravenous abuse of oral drug. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2008 0.78
89 Pregnancy outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension in the modern management era. Eur Respir J 2012 0.77
90 The 15-step oximetry test: a reliable tool to identify candidates for lung transplantation among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2009 0.77
91 Physiological modeling of responses to upper versus lower lobe lung volume reduction in homogeneous emphysema. Front Physiol 2012 0.77
92 The effect of pulmonary hypertension on aerobic exercise capacity in lung transplant candidates with advanced emphysema. Lung 2015 0.77
93 The pathological features of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using sealant treatment assessed in lung explants of patients who underwent lung transplantation. Respiration 2013 0.77
94 Lipid profile and statin use: the paradox of survival after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Med Sci 2015 0.76
95 Pleural effusion with splenic rupture as manifestations of recurrence of sarcoidosis following prolonged remission. Respiration 2003 0.76
96 The use of surfactant in lung transplantation. Transplantation 2008 0.76
97 Two successful lung transplantations from a dialysis-dependent donor. Ann Thorac Surg 2006 0.76
98 Post-transplant diabetes mellitus in lung transplant recipients: incidence and risk factors. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2008 0.76
99 An unusual presentation of malignant melanoma metastatic to the lungs and bronchi. Bilateral ground-glass opacities with a "crazy paving" component. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2015 0.76
100 Successful steroid withdrawal in lung transplant recipients: result of a pilot study. Respir Med 2004 0.76
101 Outcome of lung transplant recipients requiring readmission to the intensive care unit. J Heart Lung Transplant 2011 0.76
102 Role of siroliumus, a novel immunosuppressive drug in heart and lung transplantation. Respir Med 2004 0.76
103 Lung function and cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in patients with corrected tetralogy of Fallot. Isr Med Assoc J 2008 0.76
104 Outbreak of aspergillosis infections among lung transplant recipients. Transpl Int 2007 0.76
105 Surfactant as salvage therapy in life threatening primary graft dysfunction in lung transplantation. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2008 0.76
106 Angioplasty using covered stents in five patients with symptomatic pulmonary artery stenosis after single-lung transplantation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2014 0.75
107 Laser-assisted removal of aspirated thumbtacks by flexible bronchoscopy. Diagn Ther Endosc 2010 0.75
108 Malignant mesothelioma: A disease that continues to mystify. Isr Med Assoc J 2006 0.75
109 Posttransplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in lung transplant recipients: a 15-year single institution experience. Transplantation 2013 0.75
110 The value of D-dimer in lung transplant recipients with bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. Respir Med 2007 0.75
111 Continuous intravenous epoprostenol in pulmonary hypertension: the Israel experience. Isr Med Assoc J 2002 0.75
112 The impact of fluoroquinolone resistance of Gram-negative bacteria in respiratory secretions on the outcome of lung transplant (non-cystic fibrosis) recipients. Clin Transplant 2012 0.75
113 Long-term Outcome of Short Metallic Stents for Lobar Airway Stenosis. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2017 0.75
114 [Bronchoscopic treatment of emphysema]. Harefuah 2012 0.75
115 Bronchoscopic Drainage of Lung Abscesses Using a Pigtail Catheter. Respiration 2016 0.75
116 Prognostic value of a new quantitative D-dimer test in critically ill patients 24 and 48 h following admission to the intensive care unit. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2004 0.75
117 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: a rare indication for lung transplantation. Isr Med Assoc J 2003 0.75
118 The Safety of Laryngeal Mask Airway-Assisted Bronchoscopy versus Standard Nasal Bronchoscopy. Respiration 2017 0.75
119 Graft side-mismatching for single-lung transplantation does not affect outcomes: role of the pre-operative quantitative lung perfusion scan. J Heart Lung Transplant 2008 0.75
120 Raised erythrocyte creatine in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension--evidence for subclinical hemolysis. Respir Med 2012 0.75
121 Benzodiazepine and opioid sedation attenuate the sympathetic response to fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Prophylactic labetalol gave no additional benefit. Results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Respir Med 2008 0.75
122 Radiological Evaluation of Artificial Stone Silicosis Outbreak: Emphasizing Findings in Lung Transplant Recipients. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2016 0.75
123 Lung transplantation in patients with cystic fibrosis: the Israeli experience. Isr Med Assoc J 2006 0.75
124 [The role of pulmonary rehabilitation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis]. Harefuah 2012 0.75
125 Renal function preservation with the mTOR inhibitor, Everolimus, after lung transplant. Clin Transplant 2014 0.75
126 [Pulmonary hypertension--classification and treatment: new guidelines]. Harefuah 2005 0.75
127 Late-onset chylothorax after heart-lung transplantation. Ann Thorac Surg 2003 0.75
128 [Bronchiectasis--an orphan disease? Diagnosis and treatment in the 21st century]. Harefuah 2005 0.75
129 [Pulmonary hyper IgG4 disease]. Harefuah 2014 0.75
130 Transbronchial Cryobiopsy Success With "Gentle Ice". J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2019 0.75
131 Endobronchial metastases from colon cancer without liver metastases: report of eight cases. Dis Colon Rectum 2007 0.75
132 Breathing power of respiratory muscles in single-lung transplanted emphysematic patients. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2005 0.75
133 [Bronchial thermoplasty--a novel method for the treatment of severe asthma]. Harefuah 2014 0.75
134 Value of a negative aeroallergen skin-prick test result in the diagnosis of asthma in young adults: correlative study with methacholine challenge testing. Chest 2002 0.75
135 Endobronchial brachytherapy provides excellent long-term control of recurrent granulation tissue after tracheal stenosis. Brachytherapy 2012 0.75
136 [Azithromycin as a novel treatment for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome]. Harefuah 2007 0.75
137 Prospective Randomized Trial Evaluating Ketamine for Adult Bronchoscopy. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2017 0.75
138 Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and diabetes insipidus in pregnant women: our experience. Lung 2014 0.75
139 Successful Rituximab Therapy in Steroid-Resistant, Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia: A Case Series. Respiration 2015 0.75
140 Mechanics of respiratory muscles in single-lung transplant recipients. Respiration 2006 0.75
141 Right upper lobe 'window' in right main bronchus stenting. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006 0.75