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This is a selection of articles from the February 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery headlines.

Antegrade popliteal artery approach for the treatment of critical limb ischemia in patients with occluded superficial femoral arteriesemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 28, 2007 Authors: Andrew J. Feiring, Amy A. Wesolowski Source Type: journals

Aneurysm of the renal artery in a patient with the Marfan syndrome, treated by stenting and coils implantationemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 28, 2007 Authors: Jean-Jacques Goy, Francine Tinguely, Laurent Poncioni, Alexandre Berger, Jean-Christophe Stauffer Source Type: journals

Percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty: State of the artemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 28, 2007 Authors: P. Syamasundar Rao Source Type: journals

Origin of all three major coronary arteries from the right sinus of Valsalva: Clinical, angiographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings and incidence in a select referral populationemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 28, 2007 Authors: Kashyap B. Patel, Himanshu Gupta, Hrudaya Nath, Raed A. Aqel, Gilbert J. Zoghbi, Benigno Soto, Gilbert J. Perry, Steven G. Lloyd Source Type: journals

Safe wrapping of the borderline dilated ascending aorta during aortic valve replacementemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 22, 2007 Authors: Ernesto Tappainer, Vinicio Fiorani, Andrea Nocchi, Ermal Likaj, Sabjan Memishaj and Mario Zogno Source Type: journals

Apical ballooning syndrome complicated by acute severe mitral regurgitation with left ventricular outflow obstruction - Case reportemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 21, 2007 Authors: Manju D Chandrasegaram, David S Celermajer and Michael K Wilson Source Type: journals

Apical ballooning syndrome complicated by acute severe mitral regurgitation with left ventricular outflow obstruction – Case reportemail this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 21, 2007 Authors: Manju D Chandrasegaram, David S Celermajer and Michael K Wilson Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Douville EC Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Endovascular Repair of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Long-Term Follow-Up of True and False Lumen Diameter Changes.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Schoder M, Czerny M, Cejna M, Rand T, Stadler A, Sodeck GH, Gottardi R, Loewe C, Lammer J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Successful Use of the Toyobo Left Ventricular Assist Device in a 16-kg Girl Awaiting Cardiac Transplantation.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Masuoka A, Katogi T, Asano H, Iwazaki M, Matsuoka T, Nishimura M, Kyo S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Anticoagulation and Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Impact of Activated Clotting Time and Heparin Dose on Survival.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Baird CW, Zurakowski D, Robinson B, Gandhi S, Burdis-Koch L, Tamblyn J, Munoz R, Fortich K, Pigula FA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device in a Child With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Chu MW, Sharma K, Tchervenkov CI, Jutras LF, Lavoie J, Shemie SD, Laliberte E, Calaritis C, Cecere R Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Septic Arthritis of the Manubriosternal Joint.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Peng EW, McKillop G, Prasad S, Walker WS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Tracheal Compression With "Hairpin" Right Aortic Arch: Management by Aortic Division and Aortopexy by Right Thoracotomy Guided by Intraoperative Bronchoscopy.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Grillo HC, Wright CD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Long-Segment Tracheal Stenosis Treated with Vascularized Mucosa and Short-Term Stenting.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Stamenkovic S, Hierner R, De Leyn P, Delaere P Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Re-Evaluation of Toxicity and Long-Term Follow-Up of Isolated Lung Perfusion With Melphalan in Patients With Resectable Pulmonary Metastases: A Phase I and Extension Trial.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Grootenboers MJ, Schramel FM, van Boven WJ, van Putte BP, Hendriks JM, Van Schil PE Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Enhanced Angiogenesis With Multimodal Cell-Based Gene Therapy.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Yau TM, Kim C, Li G, Zhang Y, Fazel S, Spiegelstein D, Weisel RD, Li RK Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Spontaneous Closure of Small Residual Ventricular Septal Defects After Surgical Repair.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Dodge-Khatami A, Knirsch W, Tomaske M, Prêtre R, Bettex D, Rousson V, Bauersfeld U Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Urschel H Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Yau TM, Degasperis A, Degasperis L Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Single-Stage Surgical Repair of Type II Acute Aortic Dissection Associated With Coarctation of the Aorta.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Horai T, Shimokawa T, Takeuchi S, Okita Y, Takanashi S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Age- and Gender-Related Differences in Mitochondrial Oxygen Consumption and Calcium With Cardioplegia and Diazoxide.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: McCully JD, Rousou AJ, Parker RA, Levitsky S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Axillary Versus Femoral Cannulation for Aortic Surgery: Enough Evidence for a General Recommendation?email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Gulbins H, Pritisanac A, Ennker J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Complications of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Kreider ME, Hansen-Flaschen J, Ahmad NN, Rossman MD, Kaiser LR, Kucharczuk JC, Shrager JB Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Intraoperative Transesophagial Echocardiography Modifies Strategy in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Gurbuz AT, Hecht ML, Arslan AH Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Glower D Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Risk Factors Associated With Reoperation and Mortality in 252 Patients After Aortic Valve Replacement for Congenitally Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Goland S, Czer LS, De Robertis MA, Mirocha J, Kass RM, Fontana GP, Chang W, Trento A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Late Embolization of Amplatzer Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occlusion Device With Thoracic Aorta Embedment.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: McMullan DM, Moulick A, Jonas RA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Postpneumonectomy Syndrome: A Spectrum of Clinical Presentations.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Bédard EL, Uy K, Keshavjee S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Quick Proximal Arch Replacement With Moderate Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Kamiya H, Hagl C, Kropivnitskaya I, Weidemann J, Kallenbach K, Khaladj N, Haverich A, Karck M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Sundt T Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Nigro JJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Aortocoronary Endothelial Cell-Seeded Polytetrafluoroethylene Graft: 9-Year Patency.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Gabbieri D, Dohmen PM, Koch C, Lembcke A, Rutsch W, Konertz W Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Feng J, Sellke FW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Unusual Case of Hemoptysis 13 Years After Bilobectomy.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Paul S, Raja S, Su S, Fontaine JP, Zellos L, Sugarbaker DJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Wright CD, Edwards FH Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Hybrid Technique for Total Arch Repair: Aortic Neck Reshaping for Endovascular-Graft Fixation.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Antona C, Vanelli P, Petullà M, Gelpi G, Danna P, Lemma M, Inglese L Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Transient Diaphragmatic Paralysis by Continuous Para-Phrenic Infusion of Bupivacaine: A Novel Technique for the Management of Residual Spaces.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Clavero JM, Cheyre JE, Solovera ME, Aparicio RP Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

64-Slice CT Angiography of Saphenous Vein Graft Anastomoses Fashioned With Interrupted Nitinol Clips.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Peterman MA, Hamman BL, Schussler JM Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Definition of Coma in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Cunningham JM Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Anderson S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Cell-Based VEGF Delivery Prevents Donor Cell Apoptosis After Transplantation.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Ye L, Haider HK, Guo C, Sim EK Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Troponin I and Lactate From Coronary Sinus Predict Cardiac Complications After Myocardial Revascularization.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Onorati F, Cristodoro L, Caroleo S, Esposito A, Amantea B, Santangelo E, Renzulli A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Blunt Diaphragmatic Rupture Mandates a Search for Blunt Aortic Injury: An Update.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Chughtai TS, Sharkey P, Brenneman F, Rizoli S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Successful Use of Transvenous Atrial and Bifocal Left Ventricular Pacing in Ebstein's Anomaly After Tricuspid Prosthetic Valve Surgery.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Lopez JA, Leachman DR Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Predicting Outcome of Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adult Tetralogy of Fallot Patients.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Henkens IR, van Straten A, Schalij MJ, Hazekamp MG, de Roos A, van der Wall EE, Vliegen HW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Miller JD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Successful Steroid Treatment for Fibrosing Mediastinitis and Sclerosing Cervicitis.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Ikeda K, Nomori H, Mori T, Kobayashi H, Iwatani K, Yoshimoto K, Yoshioka M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Optimal End-Organ Protection for Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Fehrenbacher JW, Hart DW, Huddleston E, Siderys H, Rice C Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Papillary Muscle Repositioning in Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Yousefnia MA, Mandegar MH, Roshanali F, Alaeddini F, Amouzadeh F Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibition and beta-Blockade Additively Decrease Infarct Size.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Wang P, Zaragoza C, Holman W Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Novel Modification of Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt in Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Schreiber C, Prodan Z, Eicken A, Rüdiger L Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Transforming Growth Factor-beta1 Mechanisms in Aortic Valve Calcification: Increased Alkaline Phosphatase and Related Events.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Clark-Greuel JN, Connolly JM, Sorichillo E, Narula NR, Rapoport HS, Mohler ER, Gorman JH, Gorman RC, Levy RJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Facial Flushing Due to Recurrent Bronchial Carcinoid.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Ganti S, Milton R, Davidson L, Thorpe A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Guidelines for Reporting Data and Outcomes for the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Shemin RJ, Cox JL, Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, Bridges CR Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Single-Stage Surgical Treatment of Synchronous Bilateral Multiple Lung Cancers.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Mun M, Kohno T Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Beating Heart Aortic Valve Replacement After Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery With a Patent Internal Mammary Artery Graft.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Battellini R, Rastan AJ, Fabricius A, Moscoso-Luduena M, Lachmann N, Mohr FW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Endothelial Cell-Seeded Bovine Internal Mammary Artery for Complete Revascularization.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Dohmen PM, Gabbieri D, Lembcke A, Konertz W Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Prosthetic Replacement of the Ascending Aorta Increases Wall Tension in the Residual Aorta.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Scharfschwerdt M, Sievers HH, Greggersen J, Hanke T, Misfeld M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

New Transverse Plate Fixation System for Complicated Sternal Wound Infection After Median Sternotomy.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Plass A, Grünenfelder J, Reuthebuch O, Vachenauer R, Gauer JM, Zünd G, Genoni M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Use of Both Internal Thoracic Arteries in Diabetic Patients Increases Deep Sternal Wound Infection.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Savage EB, Grab JD, O'brien SM, Ali A, Okum EJ, Perez-Tamayo RA, Eiferman DS, Peterson ED, Edwards FH, Higgins RS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Are Marfan Syndrome and Marfanoid Patients Distinguishable on Long-Term Follow-Up?email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Svensson LG, Blackstone EH, Feng J, de Oliveira D, Gillinov AM, Thamilarasan M, Grimm RA, Griffin B, Hammer D, Williams T, Gladish DH, Lytle BW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Kanter KR Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

Gastroepiploic Artery Grafting Does Not Improve the Late Outcome in Patients With Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.email this article save this article to My Clippings discuss this articlediscuss this article
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - February 20, 2007 Authors: Esaki J, Koshiji T, Okamoto M, Tsukashita M, Ikuno T, Sakata R Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: journals

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