Thomas Kossmann

11.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
124 papers, 8.9k citations indexed

About

Thomas Kossmann is a scholar working on Neurology, Surgery and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, Thomas Kossmann has authored 124 papers receiving a total of 8.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 51 papers in Neurology, 46 papers in Surgery and 37 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in Thomas Kossmann's work include Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances (50 papers), S100 Proteins and Annexins (35 papers) and Trauma and Emergency Care Studies (17 papers). Thomas Kossmann is often cited by papers focused on Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances (50 papers), S100 Proteins and Annexins (35 papers) and Trauma and Emergency Care Studies (17 papers). Thomas Kossmann collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, Australia and United States. Thomas Kossmann's co-authors include Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Philip F. Stahel, O. Trentz, Mario Rancan, Volkmar Hans, Philipp M. Lenzlinger, D. James Cooper, O Trentz, Nicole Bye and Vivianne I. Otto and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, The Journal of Experimental Medicine and Annals of Surgery.

In The Last Decade

Thomas Kossmann

121 papers receiving 8.7k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Decompressive Craniectomy in Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury

2011 959 citations D. James Cooper, Thomas Kossmann et al. profile →
Inflammatory response in acute traumatic brain injury: a double-edged sword

2002 538 citations Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Philip F. Stahel et al. profile →

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Post-Traumatic Hypoxia Is Associated with Prolonged Cerebral Cytokine Production, Higher Serum Biomarker Levels, and Poor Outcome in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 2013 ·Journal of Neurotrauma ·Edwin B. Yan, Laveniya Satgunaseelan, Eldho Paul, Nicole Bye, Phuong N. Nguyen, D. Agyapomaa, Thomas Kossmann, Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann	95
2	246: Trauma Care Systems: A Comparison of Trauma Care in Victoria, Australia and Hong Kong, China 2008 ·Annals of Emergency Medicine ·Nai Kwong Cheung, Chun Hung Cheng, Colin A. Graham, Belinda J. Gabbe, (unknown), Thomas Kossmann, Rodney Judson, Timothy H. Rainer, Peter Cameron	34
3	Retrievable Gunther Tulip inferior vena cava filter: Experience in 317 patients 2008 ·Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Louise E. Niggemeyer, Thomas Kossmann, (unknown), KR Thomson, (unknown)	24
4	Cerebral fat embolism syndrome causing brain death after long-bone fractures and acetazolamide therapy 2007 ·Critical Care and Resuscitation ·(unknown), D. James Cooper, Thomas Kossmann, (unknown), (unknown)	11
5	TRAUMA RECEPTION AND RESUSCITATION 2006 ·ANZ Journal of Surgery ·Mark Fitzgerald, (unknown), (unknown), Peter Cameron, Thomas Kossmann, Michael Sugrue, Colin F. Mackenzie	12
6	Transient neuroprotection by minocycline following traumatic brain injury is associated with attenuated microglial activation but no changes in cell apoptosis or neutrophil infiltration 2006 ·Experimental Neurology ·Nicole Bye, Mark D. Habgood, Jennifer K. Callaway, (unknown), Ann Potter, Thomas Kossmann, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann	199
7	The Trauma Registry as a Statewide Quality Improvement Tool 2005 ·The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care ·Peter Cameron, Belinda J. Gabbe, John J. McNeil, Caroline F. Finch, Karen Smith, D. James Cooper, Rodney Judson, Thomas Kossmann	134
8	Cervical Spine Assessment in the Unconscious Trauma Patient: A Major Trauma Service???s Experience with Passive Flexion-Extension Radiography 2005 ·The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care ·(unknown), (unknown), D. James Cooper, Mark Fitzgerald, Gregory M. Malham, Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, Dinesh Varma, Thomas Kossmann	33
9	Cytomegalovirus Production by Infected Astrocytes Correlates with Transforming Growth Factor‐β Release 2003 ·The Journal of Infectious Diseases ·Thomas Kossmann, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Jan M. Orenstein, William J. Britt, Sharon M. Wahl, Phillip D. Smith	36
10	The use of a retractor system (SynFrame) for open, minimal invasive reconstruction of the anterior column of the thoracic and lumbar spine 2001 ·European Spine Journal ·Thomas Kossmann, (unknown), Otmar Trentz	37
11	Intrathecal Levels of Complement-Derived Soluble Membrane Attack Complex (sC5b-9) Correlate with Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury 2001 ·Journal of Neurotrauma ·Philip F. Stahel, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Daniel Pérez, C. Redaelli, Beat Gloor, O. Trentz, Thomas Kossmann	130
12	Thiopental and midazolam do not seem to impede metabolism of glutamate in brain-injured patients 1999 ·Psychopharmacology ·John Stover, (unknown), Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Reto Stocker, Oliver Kempski, Thomas Kossmann	1
13	The combined operation for fractures of the thoracolumbar junction with the inlay span technique 1999 ·Der Orthopäde ·Thomas Kossmann, Wolfgang Ertel, Andreas Platz, O. Trentz	13
14	The role of the complement system in traumatic brain injury 1998 ·Brain Research Reviews ·Philip F. Stahel, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Thomas Kossmann	130
15	Traumatic Brain Injury Increases β‐Amyloid Peptide 1‐42 in Cerebrospinal Fluid 1998 ·Journal of Neurochemistry ·C Raby, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Thomas Kossmann, Philip F. Stahel, M. Desiree Watson, Lori M. Evans, (unknown), Katharyn Spiegel, Yu‐Min Kuo, Alex E. Roher, Mark R. Emmerling	90
16	Increased interleukin-12 levels in human cerebrospinal fluid following severe head trauma 1998 ·Neuroscience Letters ·Philip F. Stahel, Thomas Kossmann, H Joller, O. Trentz, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann	35
17	Interleukin-8 Released into the Cerebrospinal Fluid after Brain Injury is Associated with Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction and Nerve Growth Factor Production 1997 ·Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism ·Thomas Kossmann, Philip F. Stahel, Philipp M. Lenzlinger, Heinz Redl, R Dubs, O. Trentz, (unknown), Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann	222
18	Rat model for limb lengthening by callus distraction 1993 ·Research in Experimental Medicine ·Thomas Kossmann, G. Giebel, (unknown)	10
19	Kupffer Cells Express Type I TGF-βReceptors, Migrate to TGF-βand Participate in Streptococcal Cell Wall Induced Hepatic Granuloma Formation 1992 ·Growth Factors ·Thomas Kossmann, Carl L. Manthey, Mary E. Brandes, Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Kiyoshi Ohura, J B Allen, Stephan E. Mergenhagen, Sharon M. Wahl	13
20	Autocrine and paracrine regulation of astrocyte function by transforming growth factor-β 1992 ·Journal of Neuroimmunology ·Maria Cristina Morganti-Kossmann, Thomas Kossmann, Mary E. Brandes, Stephan E. Mergenhagen, Sharon M. Wahl	86

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