Rank |
Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
1
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A randomized trial comparing lung-volume-reduction surgery with medical therapy for severe emphysema.
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N Engl J Med
|
2003
|
10.40
|
2
|
Benefits and harms of CT screening for lung cancer: a systematic review.
|
JAMA
|
2012
|
8.71
|
3
|
Expression of a noncoding RNA is elevated in Alzheimer's disease and drives rapid feed-forward regulation of beta-secretase.
|
Nat Med
|
2008
|
5.62
|
4
|
Non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2010
|
3.93
|
5
|
Non-small cell lung cancer, version 2.2013.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2013
|
2.56
|
6
|
Long-term follow-up of patients receiving lung-volume-reduction surgery versus medical therapy for severe emphysema by the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
2.53
|
7
|
In vivo validation of 3'deoxy-3'-[(18)F]fluorothymidine ([(18)F]FLT) as a proliferation imaging tracer in humans: correlation of [(18)F]FLT uptake by positron emission tomography with Ki-67 immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry in human lung tumors.
|
Clin Cancer Res
|
2002
|
2.48
|
8
|
Non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2012
|
2.40
|
9
|
Fluorodeoxyglucose uptake of primary non-small cell lung cancer at positron emission tomography: new contrary data on prognostic role.
|
Clin Cancer Res
|
2007
|
2.14
|
10
|
Minimally invasive resection of early lung cancers.
|
Oncology (Williston Park)
|
2015
|
2.04
|
11
|
Management of centrally located non-small-cell carcinoma.
|
Oncology (Williston Park)
|
2014
|
2.04
|
12
|
Racial disparities among patients with lung cancer who were recommended operative therapy.
|
Arch Surg
|
2009
|
2.02
|
13
|
Imaging of subsquamous Barrett's epithelium with ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography: a histologic correlation study.
|
Gastrointest Endosc
|
2009
|
1.92
|
14
|
Cost effectiveness of lung-volume-reduction surgery for patients with severe emphysema.
|
N Engl J Med
|
2003
|
1.79
|
15
|
Multi-modality mediastinal staging for lung cancer among medicare beneficiaries.
|
J Thorac Oncol
|
2009
|
1.76
|
16
|
Gene expression analysis in a transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans Alzheimer's disease model.
|
Neurobiol Aging
|
2003
|
1.72
|
17
|
Patient and surgical factors influencing air leak after lung volume reduction surgery: lessons learned from the National Emphysema Treatment Trial.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2006
|
1.71
|
18
|
Non-small cell lung cancer, version 1.2015.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2014
|
1.71
|
19
|
Non-small cell lung cancer clinical practice guidelines in oncology.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2006
|
1.68
|
20
|
Predictors of operative mortality and cardiopulmonary morbidity in the National Emphysema Treatment Trial.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2005
|
1.46
|
21
|
Relationship between non-small cell lung cancer FDG uptake at PET, tumor histology, and Ki-67 proliferation index.
|
J Thorac Oncol
|
2008
|
1.39
|
22
|
Trends in the operative management and outcomes of T4 lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.36
|
23
|
Counterpoint: should ultrasonographic endoscopy be the preferred modality for staging of lung cancer? No.
|
Chest
|
2014
|
1.35
|
24
|
Gastric cancer.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2010
|
1.35
|
25
|
Salvage lung resection after definitive radiation (>59 Gy) for non-small cell lung cancer: surgical and oncologic outcomes.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.28
|
26
|
Surgeon specialty and long-term survival after pulmonary resection for lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.21
|
27
|
Management of pleural space infections: a population-based analysis.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2006
|
1.19
|
28
|
Updated evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of lung volume reduction surgery.
|
Chest
|
2007
|
1.16
|
29
|
Prospective randomized study evaluating a biodegradable polymeric sealant for sealing intraoperative air leaks that occur during pulmonary resection.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
1.13
|
30
|
Safety and efficacy of video-assisted versus conventional lung resection for lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2009
|
1.11
|
31
|
Traumatic injury to the trachea and bronchus.
|
Thorac Surg Clin
|
2007
|
1.09
|
32
|
The Pseudocavitation Sign of Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Distinguishing Feature and Imaging Biomarker of Lepidic Growth.
|
J Thorac Imaging
|
2015
|
1.06
|
33
|
Thymomas and thymic carcinomas: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2013
|
1.06
|
34
|
Health care utilization among surgically treated Medicare beneficiaries with lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
1.05
|
35
|
Bronchial artery aneurysm refractory to transcatheter embolization.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
1.02
|
36
|
Malignant pleural mesothelioma.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2012
|
1.01
|
37
|
Gastric Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2006
|
1.00
|
38
|
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Version 5.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2017
|
0.99
|
39
|
Treatment of heterogeneous emphysema using the spiration IBV valves.
|
Thorac Surg Clin
|
2009
|
0.99
|
40
|
Clinical statement on the role of the surgeon and surgical issues relating to computed tomography screening programs for lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.98
|
41
|
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the gamma-secretase inhibitor PF-3084014.
|
J Pharmacol Exp Ther
|
2010
|
0.97
|
42
|
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction in severe emphysema.
|
Proc Am Thorac Soc
|
2008
|
0.96
|
43
|
The management of patients with stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer with N2 mediastinal node involvement.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2012
|
0.95
|
44
|
Variation in esophagectomy outcomes in hospitals meeting Leapfrog volume outcome standards.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.94
|
45
|
Esophageal cancer.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2008
|
0.93
|
46
|
Pulmonary carcinoid tumors.
|
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2003
|
0.92
|
47
|
Relationship between non-small cell lung cancer fluorodeoxyglucose uptake at positron emission tomography and surgical stage with relevance to patient prognosis.
|
Clin Cancer Res
|
2004
|
0.92
|
48
|
Esophageal Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2006
|
0.87
|
49
|
The impact of fluorodeoxyglucose F 18 positron-emission tomography on the surgical staging of non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2002
|
0.87
|
50
|
Temporal trends in the management of potentially resectable lung cancer.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2008
|
0.86
|
51
|
Reduction in airway complications after lung transplantation with novel anastomotic technique.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2011
|
0.82
|
52
|
Surgical management of T3 and T4 lung cancer.
|
Clin Cancer Res
|
2005
|
0.82
|
53
|
Chronic traumatic and congenital diaphragmatic hernias: presentation and surgical management.
|
Can Respir J
|
2002
|
0.82
|
54
|
Thymic malignancies.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2010
|
0.81
|
55
|
Non-small cell lung cancer.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2008
|
0.81
|
56
|
Design, synthesis, and in vivo characterization of a novel series of tetralin amino imidazoles as γ-secretase inhibitors: discovery of PF-3084014.
|
Bioorg Med Chem Lett
|
2010
|
0.80
|
57
|
Airway obstruction complicating esophageal stent placement in two post-pneumonectomy patients.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2004
|
0.80
|
58
|
Early stage lung cancer--new approaches to evaluation and treatment: conference summary statement.
|
Clin Cancer Res
|
2005
|
0.79
|
59
|
Maximizing the benefit and minimizing the risks of lung cancer screening.
|
J Thorac Imaging
|
2012
|
0.79
|
60
|
Expert opinion: United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on screening for lung cancer.
|
J Thorac Imaging
|
2014
|
0.77
|
61
|
What is most important in improving outcomes after pulmonary lobectomy: the surgeon or the approach?
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.76
|
62
|
Smoking Cessation, Version 1.2016, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
|
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
|
2016
|
0.76
|
63
|
Lung volume reduction surgery: tempest in a teapot.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2003
|
0.75
|
64
|
Surgeon specialty is associated with better outcomes: the facts speak for themselves.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2009
|
0.75
|
65
|
Rebuttal from drs Farjah and Wood.
|
Chest
|
2014
|
0.75
|
66
|
Editorial comment: donation after circulatory death: an important expansion of donor organs for lung transplant patients.
|
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
|
2012
|
0.75
|
67
|
Optimizing lung transplant immunosuppression: beyond calcineurin inhibition.
|
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
|
2003
|
0.75
|
68
|
Neurologic outcomes after cardiac operations.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
69
|
Diamide amino-imidazoles: a novel series of γ-secretase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
|
Bioorg Med Chem Lett
|
2010
|
0.75
|
70
|
Utilization of cardiothoracic surgeons for operative penetrating thoracic trauma and its impact on clinical outcomes.
|
Ann Thorac Surg
|
2013
|
0.75
|
71
|
Surgical and endoscopic palliation of advanced lung cancer.
|
Surg Oncol Clin N Am
|
2011
|
0.75
|