This is a selection of articles from the May 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery headlines.
[Images in cardio-thoracic surgery] Multiple endobronchial carcinomas appearing 3 months after segmentectomy for lung cancer
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Ishikawa, S., Usui, R., Iijima, T., Onizuka, M. Tags: Lung - cancer Images in cardio-thoracic surgery Source Type: info
[NEW TECHNOLOGY] Three-Dimensional Printing Creates Models for Surgical Planning of Aortic Valve Replacement After Previous Coronary Bypass Grafting
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Sodian, R., Schmauss, D., Markert, M., Weber, S., Nikolaou, K., Haeberle, S., Vogt, F., Vicol, C., Lueth, T., Reichart, B., Schmitz, C. Tags: Cardiac - other NEW TECHNOLOGY Source Type: info
[CASE REPORTS] Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Posterior Chest Wall
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Hung, J.-J., Chou, T.-Y., Sun, C.-H., Liu, J.-S., Hsu, W.-H. Tags: Chest wall CASE REPORTS Source Type: info
[Reviews] Progress of the treatment for extended aortic aneurysms; is the frozen elephant trunk technique the next standard in the treatment of complex aortic disease including the arch?
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Karck, M., Kamiya, H. Tags: Great vessels Reviews Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Effects of Cyclosporine A and Bronchial Transection on Mucociliary Transport in Rats
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Pazetti, R., Pego-Fernandes, P. M., Lorenzi-Filho, G., Saldiva, P. H.N., Moreira, L. F. P., Jatene, F. B. Tags: Trachea and bronchi ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Temporal Trends in the Management of Potentially Resectable Lung Cancer
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Farjah, F., Wood, D. E., Yanez, D., Symons, R. G., Krishnadasan, B., Flum, D. R. Tags: Education ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[Original articles] Incidence and results of reoperations following the Senning operation: 27 years of follow-up in 314 patients at a single center
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Horer, J., Karl, E., Theodoratou, G., Schreiber, C., Cleuziou, J., Prodan, Z., Vogt, M., Lange, R. Tags: Congenital - cyanotic Original articles Source Type: info
[Original articles] Redo aortic root surgery for failure of an aortic homograft is a major technical challenge
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Joudinaud, T. M., Baron, F., Raffoul, R., Pagis, B., Vergnat, M., Parisot, C., Hvass, U., Nataf, P. R. Tags: Cardiac - other, Valve disease Original articles Source Type: info
[CASE REPORTS] Congenital Aneurysm of the Left Atrial Appendage
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: de la Fuente, A., Urchaga, A., Sanchez, R., Fernandez, J.-L., Moriones, I. Tags: Congenital - acyanotic CASE REPORTS Source Type: info
[Letters to the Editor] Re: Is the Allen test reliable enough?
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Asif, M., Sarkar, P. Tags: Education, Coronary disease Letters to the Editor Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC] Gender Differences in Mortality After Mitral Valve Operation: Evidence for Higher Mortality in Perimenopausal Women
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Song, H. K., Grab, J. D., O'Brien, S. M., Welke, K. F., Edwards, F., Ungerleider, R. M. Tags: Valve disease ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: info
[Letters to the Editor] Reply to Dashwood et al.
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Deja, M. A., Malinowski, M. Tags: Cardiac - pharmacology, Coronary disease Letters to the Editor Source Type: info
[Original articles] Balloon dilatation of the pylorus for delayed gastric emptying after esophagectomy
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Kim, J.-H., Lee, H.-S., Kim, M. S., Lee, J. M., Kim, S. K., Zo, J. I. Tags: Esophagus - cancer, Esophagus - other Original articles Source Type: info
[Letters to the Editor] Reply to Sersar * Chylothorax revisited and reassessed
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Rice, T. W., Blackstone, E. H. Tags: Mediastinum, Pleura, Congenital - cyanotic Letters to the Editor Source Type: info
[Original articles] Effect of local annular interventions on annular and left ventricular geometry
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Timek, T. A., Liang, D., Daughters, G. T., Ingels, N. B., Miller, D. C. Tags: Cardiac - physiology, Valve disease Original articles Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Utility of Silicone Esophageal Bypass Stents in the Management of Delayed Complex Esophageal Disruptions
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Kim, A. W., Liptay, M. J., Snow, N., Donahue, P., Warren, W. H. Tags: Esophagus - other ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[Original articles] The decision to operate: role of integrated computed tomography positron emission tomography in staging oesophageal and oesophagogastric junction cancer by the multidisciplinary team
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Berrisford, R. G., Wong, W.-L., Day, D., Toy, E., Napier, M., Mitchell, K., Wajed, S. Tags: Esophagus - cancer Original articles Source Type: info
[Original articles] The optimal timing to resect pulmonary metastasis
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Tanaka, Y., Maniwa, Y., Nishio, W., Yoshimura, M., Okita, Y. Tags: Lung - cancer Original articles Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Predictors of Prolonged Length of Stay after Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database Risk-Adjustment Model
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Wright, C. D., Gaissert, H. A., Grab, J. D., O'Brien, S. M., Peterson, E. D., Allen, M. S. Tags: Lung - cancer ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC] Endothelial Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor Type 1a is Required for Atrioventricular Valve Formation
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Kaneko, K., Li, X., Zhang, X., Lamberti, J. J., Jamieson, S. W., Thistlethwaite, P. A. Tags: Congenital - cyanotic, Molecular biology ORIGINAL ARTICLES: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC Source Type: info
[Original articles] Editorial comment
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Turina, M. Tags: Original articles Source Type: info
[Original articles] Heart rate and pulse pressure at rest are major prognostic markers of early postoperative complications after coronary bypass surgery
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Aboyans, V., Frank, M., Nubret, K., Lacroix, P., Laskar, M. Tags: Cardiac - other Original articles Source Type: info
[Original articles] Temporary neurological dysfunction after surgery of the thoracic aorta: a predictor of poor outcome and impaired quality of life
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Krahenbuhl, E. S., Immer, F. F., Stalder, M., Englberger, L., Eckstein, F. S., Carrel, T. P. Tags: Cerebral protection, Great vessels Original articles Source Type: info
[Letters to the Editor] Chylothorax revisited
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Sersar, S. I. Tags: Anesthesia, Pleura, Congenital - cyanotic Letters to the Editor Source Type: info
[REVIEW] Treating Heparin Resistance With Antithrombin or Fresh Frozen Plasma
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Spiess, B. D. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation REVIEW Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Preoperative Prediction of the Occurrence and Severity of Complications After Esophagectomy for Cancer With Use of a Nomogram
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Lagarde, S. M., Reitsma, J. B., Maris, A.-K. D., van Berge Henegouwen, M. I., Busch, O. R.C., Obertop, H., Zwinderman, A. H., van Lanschot, J. J. B. Tags: Esophagus - cancer ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Pretransplant Panel Reactive Antibodies in Human Lung Transplantation: An Analysis of Over 10,000 Patients
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Shah, A. S., Nwakanma, L., Simpkins, C., Williams, J., Chang, D. C., Conte, J. V. Tags: Lung - transplantation ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[Case reports] Emergent antegrade endovascular stent placement in a patient with perforated Stanford B dissection via right axillary artery
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Probst, C., Esmailzadeh, B., Schiller, W., Wilhelm, K. Tags: Great vessels Case reports Source Type: info
[Original articles] Cryoablation for surgical treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation combined with mitral valve surgery: a clinical observation
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Ghavidel, A. A., Javadpour, H., Shafiee, M., Tabatabaie, M.-B., Raiesi, K., Hosseini, S. Tags: Electrophysiology - arrhythmias, Valve disease Original articles Source Type: info
[HOW TO DO IT] Free Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap for Chronic Postoperative Empyema
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Jiang, L., Jiang, G.-n., He, W.-x., Fan, J., Zhou, Y.-m., Gao, W., Ding, J.-a. Tags: Chest wall HOW TO DO IT Source Type: info
[CORRESPONDENCE] Reply
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Bellitti, R., Sante, P. Tags: Valve disease CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: info
[CORRESPONDENCE] Decellularization of Xenogenic Biologic Tissue
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Dohmen, P. M., Konertz, W. Tags: Cardiac - other, Valve disease CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: info
[ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC] Roux-en-Y Near Esophagojejunostomy for Intractable Gastroesophageal Reflux After Antireflux Surgery
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Awais, O., Luketich, J. D., Tam, J., Irshad, K., Schuchert, M. J., Landreneau, R. J., Pennathur, A. Tags: Esophagus - other ORIGINAL ARTICLES: GENERAL THORACIC Source Type: info
[Editorial] Fast track: are surgeons pushing the envelope too far in cardiac surgery?
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Ricci, M., Salerno, T. A. Tags: Cardiac - other Editorial Source Type: info
[CORRESPONDENCE] Reply
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Ota, T., Okita, Y., Sawa, Y. Tags: Cardiac - other, Valve disease CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: info
[Case reports] Conservative treatment for rupture of thoracic aortic aneurysm
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Namai, A., Sakurai, M. Tags: Coronary disease, Valve disease Case reports Source Type: info
[THE KENT TRINKLE EDUCATION LECTURE] He Knows That Instruction Carries Less Weight When the Teacher Does Not Love His Students
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Merrill, W. H. Tags: Education THE KENT TRINKLE EDUCATION LECTURE Source Type: info
[Letters to the Editor] Sivelestat and its role in tissue reperfusion injury
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Kapoor, S. Tags: Lung - other, Cardiac - physiology, Lung - basic science Letters to the Editor Source Type: info
[Original articles] Indications and outcome of salvage surgery for oesophageal cancer
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: D'Journo, X.-B., Michelet, P., Dahan, L., Doddoli, C., Seitz, J.-F., Giudicelli, R., Fuentes, P. A., Thomas, P. A. Tags: Esophagus - cancer Original articles Source Type: info
[Case reports] Right atrial paraganglioma: an unusual primary cardiac tumour
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Kennelly, R., Aziz, R., Toner, M., Young, V. Tags: Cardiac - other Case reports Source Type: info
[CASE REPORTS] Extra-Aortic Implantable Counterpulsation Pump in Chronic Heart Failure
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Mitnovetski, S., Almeida, A. A., Barr, A., Peters, W. S., Milsom, F. P., Ho, B., Smith, J. A. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CASE REPORTS Source Type: info
[Original articles] Does endoesophageal ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration replace mediastinoscopy in mediastinal staging of thoracic malignancies?
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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 30, 2008 Authors: Witte, B., Neumeister, W., Huertgen, M. Tags: Lung - cancer, Mediastinum Original articles Source Type: info
The Kent Trinkle Education Lecture. He knows that instruction carries less weight when the teacher does not love his students.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Merrill WH Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Temporal trends in the management of potentially resectable lung cancer.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Farjah F, Wood DE, Yanez D, Symons RG, Krishnadasan B, Flum DR Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided miniforceps biopsy in the biopsy of subcarinal masses in patients with low likelihood of non-small cell lung cancer.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Herth FJ, Morgan RK, Eberhardt R, Ernst A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Invited commentary.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Hazelrigg S Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Gharagozloo F, Margolis M, Tempesta B Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Anatomic lung resection for nontuberculous mycobacterial disease.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Mitchell JD, Bishop A, Cafaro A, Weyant MJ, Pomerantz M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Salvage for unsuccessful aspiration of primary pneumothorax: thoracoscopic surgery or chest tube drainage?
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Chen JS, Hsu HH, Tsai KT, Yuan A, Chen WJ, Lee YC Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum in adults.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Teh SH, Hanna AM, Pham TH, Lee A, Deschamps C, Stavlo P, Moir C Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Long-term results of a phase II trial of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by esophagectomy for locally advanced esophageal neoplasm.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Pennathur A, Luketich JD, Landreneau RJ, Ward J, Christie NA, Gibson MK, Schuchert M, Cooper K, Land SR, Belani CP Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Combined transabdominal gastroplasty and fundoplication for shortened esophagus: impact on reflux-related and overall quality of life.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Houghton SG, Deschamps C, Cassivi SD, Allen MS, Nichols FC, Barnes SA, Pairolero PC Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Roux-en-Y near esophagojejunostomy for intractable gastroesophageal reflux after antireflux surgery.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Awais O, Luketich JD, Tam J, Irshad K, Schuchert MJ, Landreneau RJ, Pennathur A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated With Excellent Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Dunning J, Waller JR, Smith B, Pitts S, Kendall SW, Khan K Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Biomarker profile in off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in low-risk patients.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Castellheim A, Hoel TN, Videm V, Fosse E, Pharo A, Svennevig JL, Fiane AE, Mollnes TE Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Bicuspidization of the unicuspid aortic valve: a new reconstructive approach.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Schäfers HJ, Aicher D, Riodionycheva S, Lindinger A, Rädle-Hurst T, Langer F, Abdul-Khaliq H Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Longitudinal study of the profile and predictors of left ventricular mass regression after stentless aortic valve replacement.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Lim E, Ali A, Theodorou P, Sousa I, Ashrafian H, Chamageorgakis T, Duncan A, Henein M, Diggle P, Pepper J Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Influence of concentric left ventricular remodeling on early mortality after aortic valve replacement.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Duncan AI, Lowe BS, Garcia MJ, Xu M, Gillinov AM, Mihaljevic T, Koch CG Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Impact of Recipient's Age on Heart Transplantation Outcome.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Tjang YS, van der Heijden GJ, Tenderich G, Körfer R, Grobbee DE Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Invited commentary.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Carrier M Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Hybrid approach for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: intermediate results after the learning curve.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Galantowicz M, Cheatham JP, Phillips A, Cua CL, Hoffman TM, Hill SL, Rodeman R Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Rhythm and Conduction Disturbances at Midterm Follow-up After the Ross Procedure in Infants, Children, and Young Adults.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Pasquali SK, Marino BS, Kaltman JR, Schissler AJ, Wernovsky G, Cohen MS, Spray TL, Tanel RE Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
Melbourne Shunt Promotes Growth of Diminutive Central Pulmonary Arteries in Patients With Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Systemic-to-Pulmonary Collateral Arteries.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 24, 2008 Authors: Mumtaz MA, Rosenthal G, Qureshi A, Prieto L, Preminger T, Lorber R, Latson L, Duncan BW Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: info
A novel anatomy-conforming metallic stent for tracheobronchial stenosis.
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