1
|
One-year follow-up after thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: outcomes and consequences.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
2.46
|
2
|
Does body mass index affect outcomes for aortic valve replacement surgery for aortic stenosis?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
2.18
|
3
|
Routine immediate extubation after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: 514 consecutive patients.
|
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
|
2005
|
2.02
|
4
|
Coronary artery bypass graft failure after on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass: findings from PREVENT IV.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.69
|
5
|
Biomechanical testing of new meniscal repair techniques containing ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene suture.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2009
|
1.49
|
6
|
The Ross procedure performed for aortic insufficiency is associated with increased autograft reoperation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
1.42
|
7
|
Long-term fate of patients discharged to extended care facilities after cardiovascular surgery.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
1.42
|
8
|
Pulmonary vein isolation and autonomic denervation for the management of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation by a minimally invasive surgical approach.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2010
|
1.42
|
9
|
Biomechanical advantages of triple-loaded suture anchors compared with double-row rotator cuff repairs.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2009
|
1.41
|
10
|
Reliability of risk algorithms in predicting early and late operative outcomes in high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2007
|
1.40
|
11
|
Minimally invasive pulmonary vein isolation and partial autonomic denervation for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.39
|
12
|
Role of a percutaneous ventricular assist device in decision making for a cardiac transplant program.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.39
|
13
|
Ultimate tensile failure loads of a human dermal allograft rotator cuff augmentation.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2008
|
1.22
|
14
|
Tendon augmentation grafts: biomechanical failure loads and failure patterns.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2006
|
1.19
|
15
|
Minimally invasive surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: six-month results.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2009
|
1.17
|
16
|
Effect of concomitant coronary artery disease on procedural and late outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2010
|
1.16
|
17
|
Sutures and suture anchors: update 2003.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2003
|
1.15
|
18
|
Conversion in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: an analysis of predictors and outcomes.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2003
|
1.15
|
19
|
Aortic valve replacement surgery: comparison of outcomes in matched sternotomy and PORT ACCESS groups.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2010
|
1.07
|
20
|
Comparative clinical outcomes of thymectomy for myasthenia gravis performed by extended transsternal and minimally invasive approaches.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.05
|
21
|
Biomechanical testing of suture-based meniscal repair devices containing ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene suture: update 2011.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2012
|
1.05
|
22
|
Load to failure testing of new meniscal repair devices.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2004
|
1.01
|
23
|
Biomechanical analysis of pullout strengths of rotator cuff and glenoid anchors: 2011 update.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2011
|
1.00
|
24
|
Suture anchor materials, eyelets, and designs: update 2008.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2008
|
0.98
|
25
|
Cyclic load and failure behavior of arthroscopic knots and high strength sutures.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2008
|
0.98
|
26
|
Atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: development of a predictive risk algorithm.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2007
|
0.97
|
27
|
Mitral valve surgery: comparison of outcomes in matched sternotomy and port access groups.
|
J Heart Valve Dis
|
2010
|
0.97
|
28
|
High-risk patients referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: management and outcomes.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
0.95
|
29
|
Cyclic loading biomechanical analysis of the pullout strengths of rotator cuff and glenoid anchors: 2013 update.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2013
|
0.95
|
30
|
Sutures and suture anchors--update 2006.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2006
|
0.93
|
31
|
Pulmonary function tests overestimate chronic pulmonary disease in patients with severe aortic stenosis.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.89
|
32
|
Reduced atrial fibrillation in patients immediately extubated after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
0.89
|
33
|
The effectiveness of an anesthetic continuous-infusion device on postoperative pain control.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2002
|
0.87
|
34
|
Influence of surgeon volume on outcomes with aortic valve replacement.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.87
|
35
|
Editorial comment: Predicting operative risk: a worthy task--an elusive goal.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2009
|
0.87
|
36
|
Preoperative beta-blocker usage: is it really worthy of being a quality indicator?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.86
|
37
|
Does coronary artery bypass graft surgery improve survival among patients with end-stage renal disease?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
0.85
|
38
|
Analyzing "failure to rescue": is this an opportunity for outcome improvement in cardiac surgery?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.84
|
39
|
Meniscal tear biomechanics: loads across meniscal tears in human cadaveric knees.
|
Orthopedics
|
2008
|
0.83
|
40
|
Coronary Artery Revascularization (CARE) registry: an observational study of on-pump and off-pump coronary artery revascularization.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2007
|
0.83
|
41
|
First-year outcomes of beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting using proximal mechanical connectors.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
0.82
|
42
|
Aortic valve replacement: using a statewide cardiac surgical database identifies a procedural volume hinge point.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.81
|
43
|
Fewer grafts performed in off-pump bypass surgery: patient selection or incomplete revascularization?
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
0.81
|
44
|
Compressive loads in longitudinal lateral meniscus tears: a biomechanical study in porcine knees.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2005
|
0.81
|
45
|
A biomechanical study of Achilles tendon repair augmentation using GraftJacket matrix.
|
Foot Ankle Int
|
2008
|
0.81
|
46
|
Ventricular epicardial lead placement for resynchronization by determination of paced depolarization intervals: technique and rationale.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2007
|
0.79
|
47
|
Insertion force of articular cartilage transplantation systems.
|
J Knee Surg
|
2008
|
0.79
|
48
|
A comparison of lateral ankle ligament suture anchor strength.
|
Foot Ankle Surg
|
2013
|
0.79
|
49
|
Port-access aortic valve surgery: a technique in evolution.
|
Heart Surg Forum
|
2004
|
0.78
|
50
|
Mitral valve surgery using the classical 'heartport' technique.
|
J Heart Valve Dis
|
2005
|
0.77
|
51
|
The occurrence of postoperative pulmonary homograft stenosis in adult patients undergoing the Ross procedure.
|
J Heart Valve Dis
|
2006
|
0.77
|
52
|
Control of growth of vestibular schwannomas with low-dose Gamma Knife surgery.
|
J Neurosurg
|
2006
|
0.76
|
53
|
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Versus Intravenous Administration of a Nonnarcotic Analgesia Protocol Following Pediatric Craniosynostosis Corrections on Nausea and Vomiting Rates.
|
J Craniofac Surg
|
2015
|
0.75
|
54
|
Long-term monitoring after surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation: how much is enough?
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2011
|
0.75
|
55
|
The effect of the EndoPearl on soft-tissue graft fixation.
|
J Knee Surg
|
2002
|
0.75
|
56
|
Redo autograft operations after the Ross procedure.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
57
|
Triple-loaded single-anchor stitch configurations: an analysis of cyclically loaded suture-tendon interface security.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2006
|
0.75
|
58
|
The role of thromboelastography in directing blood product usage in infant open heart surgery.
|
Innovations (Phila)
|
2009
|
0.75
|
59
|
An Analysis of Intravenous Versus Oral Analgesia on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children After Cranial Vault Remodeling.
|
Plast Reconstr Surg
|
2015
|
0.75
|
60
|
Experience with various surgical options for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
|
Heart Surg Forum
|
2004
|
0.75
|
61
|
Trinion meniscal screw.
|
Arthroscopy
|
2006
|
0.75
|