James W. May

7.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
176 papers, 5.4k citations indexed

About

James W. May is a scholar working on Surgery, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Epidemiology. According to data from OpenAlex, James W. May has authored 176 papers receiving a total of 5.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 119 papers in Surgery, 23 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 22 papers in Epidemiology. Recurrent topics in James W. May's work include Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (75 papers), Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (29 papers) and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques (23 papers). James W. May is often cited by papers focused on Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (75 papers), Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (29 papers) and Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques (23 papers). James W. May collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. James W. May's co-authors include Edmund Billings, Scott P. Bartlett, Michael J. Yaremchuk, G. Gregory Gallico, Benjamin E. Cohen, Louis P. Bucky, B. McC. OʼBrien, J. V. Hurley, Charles A. Hergrueter and Jesse B. Jupiter and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and Circulation.

In The Last Decade

James W. May

172 papers receiving 5.2k citations

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Historical Review and Present Status of Free Fat Graft Autotransplantation in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1989 415 citations James W. May et al. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	The Accuracy of Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Reported by Plastic Surgeons and Industry 2018 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Joseph Lopez, (unknown), Taylor E. Purvis, (unknown), (unknown), Rizwan Raheem Ahmed, Jacqueline N. Milton, Anthony P. Tufaro, James W. May, Amir H. Dorafshar	20
2	Borderline Ovarian Tumors 2018 ·International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ·James W. May, Karolina Skorupskaite, M Congiu, (unknown), Graeme Walker, (unknown), C. Martín, R O’Donnell	18
3	Trends, Frequency, and Nature of Surgeon-Reported Conflicts of Interest in Plastic Surgery 2017 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Joseph Lopez, Leila Musavi, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Anthony P. Tufaro, James W. May, Amir H. Dorafshar	8
4	What Effect Does Self-Citation Have on Bibliometric Measures in Academic Plastic Surgery? 2015 ·Annals of Plastic Surgery ·Edward W. Swanson, Devin Miller, Srinivas M. Susarla, Joseph Lopez, Denver Lough, James W. May, Richard J. Redett	54
5	Gain without Pain: The Dawn of Elective Surgery 2008 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·James W. May	0
6	Incidence of Hematoma Complication with Heparin Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis after TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction 2008 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Eric C. Liao, Amir H. Taghinia, (unknown), Janet H. Yueh, James W. May, Dennis P. Orgill	43
7	Skin Banking Closure Technique in Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction 2007 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Eric C. Liao, Brian I. Labow, James W. May	7
8	Optimizing independent finger flexion with zone V flexor repairs using the Massachusetts General Hospital flexor tenorrhaphy and early protected active motion 2005 ·The Journal Of Hand Surgery ·Bradon J. Wilhelmi, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), James W. May	16
9	Rapid Absorption of Tumescent Lidocaine above the Clavicles: A Prospective Clinical Study 2005 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·J. Peter Rubin, Zhongcong Xie, Christopher Davidson, Carl E. Rosow, Yuchiao Chang, James W. May	31
10	Monoclonal Antibody to Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 Protects Skin Flaps against Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: An Experimental Study in Rats 1998 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Yasuyoshi Tosa, (unknown), Nikiforos Kollias, Mark A. Randolph, James W. May	22
11	Late Rupture of a Flexor Tendon After Electrical Injury: Tendon Localization Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. A Case Report 1996 ·Annals of Plastic Surgery ·Matthew J. Concannon, (unknown), William E. Palmer, James W. May	6
12	Augmented becker versus modified kessler tenorrhaphy in monkeys: Dynamic mechanical analysis 1995 ·The Journal Of Hand Surgery ·Daniel P. Greenwald, Mark A. Randolph, (unknown), James W. May	39
13	Hernia Prevention and Aesthetic Contouring of the Abdomen Following TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction by the Use of Polypropylene Mesh 1995 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Richard J. Zienowicz, James W. May	64
14	The Capsule Quality of Saline-Filled Smooth Silicone, Textured Silicone, and Polyurethane Implants in Rabbits 1994 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Louis P. Bucky, H. Paul Ehrlich, (unknown), James W. May	52
15	Improved Survival Rates of Random Flaps in Rabbits with a Monoclonal Antibody That Blocks Leukocyte Adherence 1994 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Nicholas B. Vedder, Louis P. Bucky, (unknown), Robert K. Winn, James W. May	40
16	Sensate Palm of Hand Free Flap for Forearm Length Preservation in Nonreplantable Forearm Amputation 1991 ·Annals of Plastic Surgery ·Rod J. Rohrich, Richard J. Ehrlichman, James W. May	12
17	Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Bone Wounds 1991 ·Annals of Surgery ·James W. May, Jesse B. Jupiter, G. Gregory Gallico, Douglas M. Rothkopf, (unknown)	39
18	The Effect of Epinephrine in Local Anesthesia on the Survival of Full- and Split-Thickness Skin Grafts 1990 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Sean F. Wolfort, Rod J. Rohrich, (unknown), James W. May	7
19	Correlation of Postoperative Bone Scintigraphy with Healing of Vascularized Fibula Transfer: A Clinical Study 1989 ·Annals of Plastic Surgery ·Burt M. Greenberg, Jesse B. Jupiter, Kenneth A. McKusick, James W. May	19
20	Management of Advanced Foot Deformities in Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa 1988 ·Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·Jeffrey I. Resnick, Rodney J. Rohrich, James W. May	6

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