Michael A. Towler

554 total citations
32 papers, 416 citations indexed

About

Michael A. Towler is a scholar working on Surgery, Biomedical Engineering and Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael A. Towler has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 416 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Surgery, 14 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 3 papers in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. Recurrent topics in Michael A. Towler's work include Surgical Sutures and Adhesives (14 papers), Anatomy and Medical Technology (11 papers) and Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (11 papers). Michael A. Towler is often cited by papers focused on Surgical Sutures and Adhesives (14 papers), Anatomy and Medical Technology (11 papers) and Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques (11 papers). Michael A. Towler collaborates with scholars based in United States. Michael A. Towler's co-authors include John G. Thacker, Richard F. Edlich, George T. Rodeheaver, Raymond F. Morgan, Robert J. Goitz, Robert P. Wilder, Walter McGregor, Richard F. Edlich, Curtis G. Tribble and Calvin L. Williams and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and The American Journal of Surgery.

In The Last Decade

Michael A. Towler

32 papers receiving 390 citations

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Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michael A. Towler United States 12 210 94 64 54 47 32 416
Alan J. Thurston New Zealand 17 606 2.9× 129 1.4× 126 2.0× 131 2.4× 14 0.3× 40 912
Bryan G. Beutel United States 14 316 1.5× 76 0.8× 92 1.4× 127 2.4× 8 0.2× 44 485
Aleksandra Królikowska Poland 13 367 1.7× 68 0.7× 28 0.4× 67 1.2× 22 0.5× 66 560
Peter G. Fitzgibbons United States 10 533 2.5× 119 1.3× 319 5.0× 90 1.7× 14 0.3× 12 680
Christian Herren Germany 15 644 3.1× 123 1.3× 83 1.3× 24 0.4× 63 1.3× 61 756
Prakash Jayabalan United States 17 367 1.7× 120 1.3× 102 1.6× 41 0.8× 26 0.6× 56 712
Joseph A Kopta United States 11 562 2.7× 170 1.8× 68 1.1× 72 1.3× 93 2.0× 18 717
Martin Kirschner Germany 17 548 2.6× 104 1.1× 128 2.0× 16 0.3× 116 2.5× 49 940
Larry G. Leonard United States 10 258 1.2× 69 0.7× 133 2.1× 68 1.3× 28 0.6× 13 572
Klaus-Peter Schulitz Germany 17 789 3.8× 134 1.4× 77 1.2× 54 1.0× 34 0.7× 100 1.1k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael A. Towler

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All Works

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Parrino, Patrick E., Irving L. Kron, Scott D. Ross, et al.. (1999). Does a focal neurologic deficit contraindicate operation in a patient with endocarditis?. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 67(1). 59–64. 40 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1993). Edlich's academical village. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 11(3). 353–357. 2 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1993). Biomechanical performance of new vascular sutures and needles for use in polytetrafluoroethylene grafts. Journal of Applied Biomaterials. 4(1). 87–95. 6 indexed citations
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Himel, Harvey N., et al.. (1993). New advances in automatic disposable rotating cartridge skin staplers. Burns. 19(2). 159–165. 4 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1992). A New Compound Curved Needle for Skin and Skin-Graft Closure. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 13(6). 650–655. 1 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1992). Molten metal burn of the foot: A preventable injury. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 10(2). 147–150. 5 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1992). Functional urinary outlet obstruction causing urosepsis in a male multiple sclerosis patient. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 10(3). 281–284. 10 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1992). Biomechanical performance of laser-drilled and channel taper point needles. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 10(5). 601–606. 4 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1992). Influence of emergency physician's tying technique on knot security. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 10(3). 309–316. 31 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1991). A New, Improved Flotation Device for Deep-Water Exercise. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 12(1). 62–66. 4 indexed citations
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Chung, Jun Ku, et al.. (1991). Biomechanical Performance of Devices that Enhance Joint Extensibility in the Behind-the-Back Reach Test. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 12(1). 58–61. 1 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1991). Biomechanics of a new atraumatic surgical needle holder. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 9(6). 477–485. 1 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1991). Laser‐drilled cardiovascular surgical needles. Journal of Applied Biomaterials. 2(3). 183–186. 4 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1991). Mechanical performance of surgical needle holders. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 9. 5–13. 3 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1989). New atraumatic rounded-edge surgical needle holder jaws. The American Journal of Surgery. 157(2). 241–242. 11 indexed citations
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Thacker, John G., George T. Rodeheaver, Michael A. Towler, & Richard F. Edlich. (1989). Surgical needle sharpness. The American Journal of Surgery. 157(3). 334–339. 35 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1989). Emergency physician's needle holder. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 7(6). 581–585. 1 indexed citations
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Towler, Michael A., et al.. (1988). Influence of cutting edge configuration on surgical needle penetration forces. Journal of Emergency Medicine. 6(6). 475–481. 23 indexed citations
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Goitz, Robert J., et al.. (1988). Evaluation of Buoyant Hydrofitness Devices for Leg Musculoskeletal Conditioning. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 9(3). 298–302. 5 indexed citations

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