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June 2009

CALAFIORE AM
Longitudinal plication of the posterior leaflet in myxomatous disease of the mitral valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:2004-5.
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KLAABORG KE , Egeblad H, Jakobsen CJ, Terp K, et al
Transapical transcatheter treatment of a stenosed aortic valve bioprosthesis using the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1943-6.
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MARTENS S , Ploss A, Sirat S, Miskovic A, et al
Sutureless aortic valve replacement with the 3f Enable aortic bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1914-7.
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JOKINEN JJ , Turpeinen AK, Pitkanen O, Hippelainen MJ, et al
Pacemaker therapy after tricuspid valve operations: implications on mortality, morbidity, and quality of life.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1806-14.
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JEONG DS , Kim KH, Kim JS, Ahn H, et al
Long-term experience of surgical treatment for aortic regurgitation attributable to Behcet's disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1775-82.
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AL-ATTAR N , Himbert D, Descoutures F, Iung B, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: selection strategy is crucial for outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1757-62.
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HANNAN EL , Samadashvili Z, Lahey SJ, Smith CR, et al
Aortic valve replacement for patients with severe aortic stenosis: risk factors and their impact on 30-month mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1741-9.
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EL OUMEIRI B , Boodhwani M, Glineur D, De Kerchove L, et al
Extending the scope of mitral valve repair in rheumatic disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1735-40.
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SHANG E , Forrest GN, Chizmar T, Chim J, et al
Mitral valve infective endocarditis: benefit of early operation and aggressive use of repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1728-33.
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SILBERMAN S , Klutstein MW, Sabag T, Oren A, et al
Repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation: comparison between flexible and rigid annuloplasty rings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1721-6.
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TABATA M , Takayama H, Bowdish ME, Smith CR, et al
Modified Bentall operation with bioprosthetic valved conduit: Columbia University experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1969-70.
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RANKIN JS , Braverman AC, Kouchoukos NT
Total aortic replacement in Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1949-51.
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PELLETIER GJ
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1884.
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PAPADOPOULOS N , Esmaeili A, Zierer A, Bakhtiary F, et al
Secondary repair of incompetent pulmonary valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1879-84.
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MANGI AA
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1814-5.
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ANDO M
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1782.
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LEHMANN S , Walther T, Leontyev S, Kempfert J, et al
The Toronto Root bioprosthesis: midterm results in 186 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1751-6.
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AKINS CW
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1749-50.
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SEEBURGER J , Falk V, Borger MA, Passage J, et al
Chordae replacement versus resection for repair of isolated posterior mitral leaflet prolapse: a egalite.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1715-20.
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May 2009

DI STEFANO S , Lopez J, Florez S, Rey J, et al
Building a new annulus: a technique for mitral valve replacement in heavily calcified annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1625-7.
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LENTINI S , Monaco F, Tancredi F, Savasta M, et al
Aortic valve infective endocarditis: could multi-detector CT scan be proposed for routine screening of concomitant coronary artery disease before surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1585-7.
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SCOTT DJ , Campbell DN, Clarke DR, Goldberg SP, et al
Twenty-year surgical experience with congenital supravalvar aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1501-7.
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AILAWADI G , Lapar DJ, Swenson BR, Siefert SA, et al
Model for end-stage liver disease predicts mortality for tricuspid valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1460-7.
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LEONTYEV S , Walther T, Borger MA, Lehmann S, et al
Aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: utility of risk stratification with EuroSCORE.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1440-5.
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GAMMIE JS , Sheng S, Griffith BP, Peterson ED, et al
Trends in mitral valve surgery in the United States: results from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1431-7.
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MEYER SR , Szeto WY, Augoustides JG, Morris RJ, et al
Reoperative mitral valve surgery by the port access minithoracotomy approach is safe and effective.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1426-30.
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PIZARRO C , Bhat MA, Derby CD, Radtke WA, et al
Bailout after failed biventricular management of critical aortic stenosis: another application of the hybrid approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:e40-2.
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ANDERSON RH
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1499-500.
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ADACHI I , Ho SY, Bartelings MM, McCarthy KP, et al
Common arterial trunk with atrioventricular septal defect: new observations pertinent to repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1495-9.
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KERENDI F , Kramer ZB, Mahle WT, Kogon BE, et al
Perioperative risks and outcomes of atrioventricular valve surgery in conjunction with Fontan procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1484-8.
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GAMMIE JS , Didolkar P, Krowsoski LS, Santos MJ, et al
Intermediate-term outcomes of surgical atrial fibrillation correction with the CryoMaze procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1452-8.
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CAMERON DE , Alejo DE, Patel ND, Nwakanma LU, et al
Aortic root replacement in 372 Marfan patients: evolution of operative repair over 30 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1344-9.
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BASTARRIKA G , Brabham WW, O'Brien TX, Costello P, et al
Dual-source computed tomography assessment of malfunctioning mechanical prosthetic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:e50.
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April 2009

MARCANO HE , Garcia-Rinaldi R
Modified cabrol shunt for uncontrollable hemorrhage after replacement of the aortic valve and ascending aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1324.
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SHARMA V , Thingnam SK
Coronary to pulmonary collateral in tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1297.
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SLATER AD , Subramanian S, Huang J, Bouvette M, et al
Repair of mitral valve and left atrioventricular disruption caused by blunt chest trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1289-90.
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SCHMITZ C , Sodian R, Witt TN, Juchem G, et al
Winged scapula after aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1277-9.
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HANNAN RL , Zabinsky JA, Stanfill RM, Ventura RA, et al
Midterm results for collaborative treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1227-33.
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BROWN ML , Schaff HV, Suri RM, Zhuo L, et al
Indexed left ventricular dimensions best predict survival after aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic valve regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1170-6.
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SARRAJ A , Nuche JM, Dominguez L, Garcia LM, et al
Adjustable segmental tricuspid annuloplasty: technical advantages and midterm results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1148-53.
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JAMIESON WR , Germann E, Ye J, Chan F, et al
Effect of prosthesis-patient mismatch on long-term survival with mitral valve replacement: assessment to 15 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1135-42.
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HESS PJ JR , Harman PK, Klodell CT, Beaver TM, et al
Early outcomes using the Florida sleeve repair for correction of aortic insufficiency due to root aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1161-8.
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PAPADOPOULOS N , Dietrich M, Christodoulou T, Moritz A, et al
Midterm survival after decalcification of the mitral annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:1143-7.
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March 2009

POTHULA VR , Waked A, Sadel SM, McGinn JT Jr, et al
Prosthetic aortic valve abscess producing intermittent right coronary artery compression.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:963.
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HIROOKA K , Watanabe T, Ohnuki M
Giant coronary artery aneurysm complicated with aortic regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:935-6.
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PARSA CJ , Milano CA, Proia AD, Mackensen GB, et al
A Previously Unreported Complication of Apicoaortic Conduit for Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:927-928.
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FALK V , Schwammenthal EE, Kempfert J, Linke A, et al
New anatomically oriented transapical aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:925-6.
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TANG H , Xu Z, Zou L, Han L, et al
Valve repair with autologous pericardium for organic lesions in rheumatic tricuspid valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:726-30.
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YILMAZ A , Rehman A, Sonker U, Kloppenburg GT, et al
Minimal access aortic valve replacement using a minimal extracorporeal circulatory system.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:720-5.
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MIYAGAWA S , Masai T, Fukuda H, Yamauchi T, et al
Coronary microcirculatory dysfunction in aortic stenosis: myocardial contrast echocardiography study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:715-9.
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SEEBURGER J , Borger MA, Falk V, Passage J, et al
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery after previous sternotomy: experience in 181 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:709-14.
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WANG D , Wang Q, Yang X, Wu Q, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement Through a Minimal Right Vertical Infra-axillary Thoracotomy Versus Standard Median Sternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:704-8.
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CALAFIORE AM , Gallina S, Iaco AL, Contini M, et al
Mitral Valve Surgery for Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Should Moderate-or-More Tricuspid Regurgitation Be Treated? A Propensity Score Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:698-703.
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LITTLE S , Flynn M, Pettersson GB, Gillinov AM, et al
Revisiting the dome approach for partial sternotomy/minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:694-7.
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TARAMASSO M , De Bonis M, Lapenna E, Verzini A, et al
Reverse Remodeling Effect of the CorCap Despite the Presence of Severe Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:e23-4.
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CHEUNG A , Webb JG, Wong DR, Ye J, et al
Transapical Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation in a Human.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:e18-20.
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MASROOR S
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:719.
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GROSSI EA
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:714.
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February 2009

ELSAYED H
Predicting Complications of Top Hat Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Replacements: Suspicion Can Save Lives.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:676-677.
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ARAJI OA , Barquero JM, Almendro M, Gutierrez MA, et al
Replacement of A2 and A3 by Pericardium Due to Endocarditis of the Anterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:653-654.
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READE CC , Szeto WY, Bavaria JE
Aortic Valve Commissural Fenestrations Due to Sinus of Valsalva Dilatation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:646.
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SONKER U , Kloppenburg GT, Knoop EA, Seldenrijk CA, et al
Emergency Surgery for Acute Mitral Valve Obstruction Resulting From Hemorrhage Within a Left Atrial Myxoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:636-638.
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SI MS , Zapolanski A
A 37-Year-Old Smeloff-Cutter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:628-629.
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CHOI S , Seo H, Park M, Kim J, et al
Fabry Disease With Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:625-628.
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CLAVEL MA , Dumont E, Pibarot P, Doyle D, et al
Severe Valvular Regurgitation and Late Prosthesis Embolization After Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:618-621.
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SHIRAISHI S , Yagihara T, Kagisaki K, Hagino I, et al
Impact of age at Fontan completion on postoperative hemodynamics and long-term aerobic exercise capacity in patients with dominant left ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:555-60.
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RICCI M , Macedo FI, Suarez MR, Brown M, et al
Multiple valve surgery with beating heart technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:527-31.
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EMERY RW , Hommerding J
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:525-6.
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MAGANTI M , Rao V, Armstrong S, Feindel CM, et al
Redo valvular surgery in elderly patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:521-5.
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BOHM JO , Hemmer W, Rein JG, Horke A, et al
A single-institution experience with the Ross operation over 11 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:514-20.
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PIAZZA N , Onuma Y, de Jaegere P, Serruys PW, et al
Guidelines for reporting mortality and morbidity after cardiac valve interventions--need for a reappraisal?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:357-8.
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January 2009

DOI A , Iida H, Sunazawa T
Intracardiac calipers for artificial chordae replacement in mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:326-8.
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KUDO M , Yozu R, Kokaji K, Kimura N, et al
A simple method of prevention for systolic anterior motion in mitral valve repair by loop technique method.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:324-5.
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WHITE RW , Rushbrook J, Sivananthan MU, McGoldrick JP, et al
Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma with imminent tricuspid valve obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:322.
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OHKI S , Moriyama Y, Mohara J, Kimura C, et al
Aortic valve replacement for aortic regurgitation in a patient with left ventricular noncompaction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:290-2.
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WALTHER T , Dewey T, Borger MA, Kempfert J, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation: step by step.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:276-83.
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MORACA RJ , Moon MR, Lawton JS, Guthrie TJ, et al
Outcomes of tricuspid valve repair and replacement: a propensity analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:83-8.
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LAD V , David TE, Vegas A
Mitral regurgitation due to myxomatous degeneration combined with bicuspid aortic valve disease is often due to prolapse of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:79-82.
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BACIEWICZ FA JR
Pannus formation in small diameter (19-21 mm) St. Jude aortic prosthesis: letter 2.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:354.
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LAD VS
Valve size does matter in the young: letter 1.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:353-4.
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PATEL N
Design flaws make conclusions difficult.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:350-1.
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KANEKO Y , Takeda T, Yoda H, Kobayashi J, et al
Right ventricular plication in a neonate with an unguarded tricuspid valvar orifice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:305-7.
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BOGERS AJ
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:102.
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DE KERCHOVE L , Rubay J, Pasquet A, Poncelet A, et al
Ross operation in the adult: long-term outcomes after root replacement and inclusion techniques.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:95-102.
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OKAMURA H , Yamaguchi A, Tanaka M, Naito K, et al
The 17-mm St. Jude Medical Regent valve is a valid option for patients with a small aortic annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:90-4.
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SIEVERS HH
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;87:82.
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December 2008

BOTTIO T , Thiene G, Tarzia V, Rizzoli G, et al
Arterial Switch Operation, Aortic Root Dilation, and Long-Term Aortic Valve Competence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:2025-2026.
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NAKAMURA T , Masai T, Yamauchi T, Higuchi T, et al
Successful Surgical Management for Severe Mitral Regurgitation Unmasked After Pericardiectomy for Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1994-1996.
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LAROBINA ME , Mariani JA, Rowland MA
Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis During Orthotopic Cardiac Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1979-1982.
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HICKEY EJ , Jung G, Williams WG, Manlhiot C, et al
Congenital Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis: Defining Surgical and Nonsurgical Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1919-1927.
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MALESZKA A , Kleikamp G, Zittermann A, Serrano MR, et al
Simultaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement in Octogenarians: A Viable Option?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1804-1808.
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NARAYAN P , Reeves BC, Rizvi SI, Shokrollahi K, et al
Hemodynamic Evaluation and Midterm Outcome of Aortic Valve Replacement With Size 19 Perimount Prosthetic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1799-1803.
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PAI RG , Varadarajan P, Razzouk A
Survival Benefit of Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis With Low Ejection Fraction And Low Gradient With Normal Ejection Fraction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1781-1789.
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TURKOZ R , Omay O, Ayabakan C, Vuran C, et al
Fenestration between the left atrial appendage and left superior vena cava in Kawashima operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:2000-1.
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CACIOLLI S , Gelsomino S, Fradella G, Bevilacqua S, et al
Severe hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1978-9.
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BAUTISTA-HERNANDEZ V , Kaza AK, Benavidez OJ, Pigula FA, et al
True aneurysmal dilatation of a contegra conduit after right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: a novel mechanism of conduit failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1976-7.
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TAMESBERGER MI , Lechner E, Mair R, Hofer A, et al
Early primary repair of tetralogy of fallot in neonates and infants less than four months of age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1928-35.
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BANBURY MK
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1798.
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VICCHIO M , Della Corte A, De Santo LS, De Feo M, et al
Prosthesis-patient mismatch in the elderly: survival, ventricular mass regression, and quality of life.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1791-7.
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DUMESNIL JG , Pibarot P
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1789-90.
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November 2008

GEORGE KM , Gillinov AM
Posterior leaflet shortening to correct systolic anterior motion after mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1699-700.
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SANISOGLU I , Sagbas LE, Duran C, Caynak B, et al
Migration of a Rigid Mitral Valve Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1696.
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WAKASA S , Ooka T, Kubota S, Shiiya N, et al
Aortic valve replacement through left thoracotomy after esophageal operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1668-70.
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KEMPFERT J , Walther T, Borger MA, Lehmann S, et al
Minimally invasive off-pump aortic valve implantation: the surgical safety net.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1665-8.
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CHANG BC , Song SW, Lee S, Yoo KJ, et al
Eight-year outcomes of tricuspid annuloplasty using autologous pericardial strip for functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1485-93.
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ZEGDI R , Sleilaty G, Latremouille C, Berrebi A, et al
Reoperation for failure of mitral valve repair in degenerative disease: a single-center experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1480-4.
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ENDER J , Koncar-Zeh J, Mukherjee C, Jacobs S, et al
Value of Augmented Reality-Enhanced Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for Determining Optimal Annuloplasty Ring Size During Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1473-8.
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THOURANI VH , Myung R, Kilgo P, Thompson K, et al
Long-term outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: a modern perspective.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1458-65.
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DEWEY TM , Brown DL, Das TS, Ryan WH, et al
High-risk patients referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: management and outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1450-7.
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MODI A , Vohra HA, Brown I, Langley SM, et al
Successful surgical correction of total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage in the sixth decade.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1684-6.
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YAMAMOTO K , Ito H, Hiraiwa T
Perforation of a tricuspid pouch caused by infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1670-2.
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EMAMINIA A , Fedoruk LM, Hagspiel KD, Bozlar U, et al
Inferior vena cava filter migration to the heart.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1664-5.
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BROWN JW , Ruzmetov M, Rodefeld MD, Turrentine MW, et al
Right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in Ross patients: does the homograft fare better?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1607-12.
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DRAGULESCU A , Fouilloux V, Ghez O, Fraisse A, et al
Complete atrioventricular canal repair under 1 year: Rastelli one-patch procedure yields excellent long-term results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1599-604.
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BALARAM SK , Tyrie L, Sherrid MV, Afthinos J, et al
Resection-plication-release for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: clinical and echocardiographic follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1539-45.
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MARIANESCHI SM , Santoro F, Ribera E, Catena E, et al
Pulmonary valve implantation with the new Shelhigh Injectable Stented Pulmonic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1466-71.
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October 2008

TALWAR S , Choudhary SK, Kumar AS
Permanent pacemaker implantation after isolated aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1403.
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TABATA M , Ghanta RK, Shekar PS, Cohn LH, et al
Early and midterm outcomes of folding valvuloplasty without leaflet resection for myxomatous mitral valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1388-90.
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UEMURA H , Adachi I, McCarthy KP, Koh M, et al
Is the morphologic mitral valve in discordant atrioventricular connections always normal?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1328-33.
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MALHOTRA SP , Lacour-Gayet F, Campbell DN, Miyamoto S, et al
Outcomes of reparative and transplantation strategies for multilevel left heart obstructions with mitral stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1305-9.
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FUKUNAGA S , Hori H, Ueda T, Takagi K, et al
Effect of surgery for atrial fibrillation associated with mitral valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1212-7.
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STOJANOVIC IC , Milacic PA, Jagodic SP, Jovovic LI, et al
Transecting the aorta to close the aortic prosthetic valve paravalvular space.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1386-7.
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NAKATA T , Fujimoto Y, Hirose K, Tosaka Y, et al
Norwood procedure combined with the Starnes procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1378-80.
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IZUTANI H , Shibukawa T, Kawamoto J, Mochiduki S, et al
Early aortic bioprosthetic valve deterioration in an octogenarian.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1369-71.
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THROCKMORTON AL , Ballman KK, Myers CD, Frankel SH, et al
Performance of a 3-bladed propeller pump to provide cavopulmonary assist in the failing Fontan circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1343-7.
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WONG J , Mak K
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1217-8.
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EICHINGER WB , Hettich IM, Ruzicka DJ, Holper K, et al
Twenty-year experience with the St. Jude medical Biocor bioprosthesis in the aortic position.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:1204-10.
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September 2008

SUNG SC , Chang YH, Lee HD, Woo JS, et al
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PARK CK , Park PW, Yang JH, Lee YT, et al
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ARANZULLA TC , Cosgrave J, La Canna G, Maisano F, et al
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GULBINS H , Florath I, Ennker J
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RYAN LP , Jackson BM, Hamamoto H, Eperjesi TJ, et al
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MILANO CA , Daneshmand MA, Rankin JS, Honeycutt E, et al
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PERIER P , Hohenberger W, Lakew F, Batz G, et al
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August 2008

KAWASE I , Matsuo T, Sasayama K, Suzuki H, et al
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SUZUKI Y , Pagani FD, Bolling SF
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CALAFIORE AM , Mazzei V, Iaco AL, Contini M, et al
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July 2008

CICCOLO ML , Collazos JC, Acherman RJ, Galindo A, et al
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June 2008

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May 2008

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April 2008

BASSANO C , Chiariello L
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SAKAMOTO H , Watanabe Y, Sugimori H
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GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Capecchi I, Rostagno C, et al
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NOZOHOOR S , Nilsson J, Luhrs C, Roijer A, et al
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YOSHIKAWA K , Fukunaga S, Arinaga K, Hori H, et al
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DE VINCENTIIS C , Kunkl AB, Trimarchi S, Gagliardotto P, et al
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TROISE DE , Guarnieri GF, Balducci G, Tagliente MR, et al
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AKINS CW , Miller DC, Turina MI, Kouchoukos NT, et al
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DAHLIN LG , Peterzen B
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March 2008

MURTUZA B , Pepper JR, Del Stanbridge R, Jones C, et al
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SCHMIDT KI , Jeserich M, Aicher D, Schafers HJ, et al
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EITZ T , Schenk S, Fritzsche D, Bairaktaris A, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:949-55.
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TAO L , Zeng XJ, Lim YP
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OKADA K , Tanaka H, Takahashi H, Morimoto N, et al
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DE BONIS M , Lapenna E, Verzini A, La Canna G, et al
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CHAPPELL T , Creech CB, Parra D, Strauss A, et al
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WALTHER T , Kempfert J, Borger MA, Fassl J, et al
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EDWARDS F
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GAMMIE JS , Haddad M, Milford-Beland S, Welke KF, et al
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SUEZAWA T , Morimoto T, Jinno T, Tago M, et al
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February 2008

COLLISON S , Mishra Y, Meherwal ZS
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RASHID A , Ahluwalia G, Griselli M, Scheuermann-Freestone M, et al
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ENNKER JA , Albert AA, Rosendahl UP, Ennker IC, et al
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BRAUN J , van de Veire NR, Klautz RJ, Versteegh MI, et al
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SIERRA J , Lahlaidi NH, Christenson JT, Kalangos A, et al
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January 2008

CANNATA A , Russo CF, Vitali E
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ZEGDI R , Khabbaz Z, Ciobotaru V, Noghin M, et al
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STRAUCH JT , Wippermann J, Krep H, Wahlers T, et al
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GOLAND S , Trento A, Czer LS, Eshaghian S, et al
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DAWKINS S , Hobson AR, Kalra PR, Tang AT, et al
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KULIK A , Al-Saigh M, Chan V, Masters RG, et al
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ATKINSON VP , Soeding P, Horne G, Tatoulis J, et al
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HAGER A , Fratz S, Schwaiger M, Lange R, et al
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SCHUCH D
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ADACHI O , Saiki Y, Akasaka J, Oda K, et al
Surgical management of aortic regurgitation associated with takayasu arteritis and other forms of aortitis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1950-3.
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GAMMIE JS
Invited commentary. An outstanding series of tricuspid valve operations for infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1949.
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GOTTARDI R , Bialy J, Devyatko E, Tschernich H, et al
Midterm follow-up of tricuspid valve reconstruction due to active infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1943-8.
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PELLETIER GJ
Invited commentary. Infective endocarditis (IE) in children occurs overwhelmingly in individuals who have surgically treated and untreated structural heart disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2065.
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OKITA Y
Invited commentary. Regurgitation develops primarily as a result of annular dilatation resulting from enlargement of the ascending aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1953-4.
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MIHALJEVIC T
Invited commentary. It would not be wise to completely abandon the use of homograft root replacement in particular in patients with prosthetic valve endocarditis and aortic root abscess.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1942.
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AVIERINOS JF , Thuny F, Chalvignac V, Giorgi R, et al
Surgical treatment of active aortic endocarditis: homografts are not the cornerstone of outcome.
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November 2007

CERILLO AG , Farneti PA, Mariani M, Gasbarri T, et al
Valve-sparing replacement of the noncoronary sinus of Valsalva in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1774-6.
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KOTOULAS C , Bigeon JY, Patris K, Hasan R, et al
Aortic valve as a victim of percutaneous coronary angioplasty and stenting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1765.
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HICKEY E , Langley SM, Allemby-Smith O, Livesey SA, et al
Subcoronary allograft aortic valve replacement: parametric risk-hazard outcome analysis to a minimum of 20 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1564-70.
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CROFT LR , Jimenez JH, Gorman RC, Gorman JH 3rd, et al
Efficacy of the edge-to-edge repair in the setting of a dilated ventricle: an in vitro study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1578-84.
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ANDO M , Takahashi Y
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1571-6.
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MAVROUDIS C , Deal BJ, Backer CL, Stewart RD, et al
J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for congenital heart surgery. 111 Fontan conversions with arrhythmia surgery: surgical lessons and outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1457-65.
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October 2007

RAFIQ I , Freeman LJ, Wood S
Importance of long-term anticoagulation in both prosthetic and biological tricuspid valve replacements.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1424.
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GALVAGNO SM JR , Bean TM, McAdams M, D'Ambra MN, et al
Aortic valve replacement in a patient with the prothrombin 20210A mutation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1390-1.
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STEWART RD , Backer CL, Hillman ND, Lundt C, et al
The Ross operation in children: effects of aortic annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1326-30.
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DEGANDT AA , Weber PA, Saber HA, Duran CM, et al
Mitral valve basal chordae: comparative anatomy and terminology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1250-5.
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RYAN LP , Jackson BM, Parish LM, Sakamoto H, et al
Mitral valve tenting index for assessment of subvalvular remodeling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1243-9.
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TALWAR S , Mathur A, Choudhary SK, Singh R, et al
Aortic valve replacement with mitral valve repair compared with combined aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1219-25.
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MASELLI D , De Paulis R, Scaffa R, Weltert L, et al
Sinotubular junction size affects aortic root geometry and aortic valve function in the aortic valve reimplantation procedure: an in vitro study using the Valsalva graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1214-8.
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ETZ CD , Homann TM, Silovitz D, Spielvogel D, et al
Long-term survival after the Bentall procedure in 206 patients with bicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1186-93.
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MANN DL , Acker MA, Jessup M, Sabbah HN, et al
Clinical evaluation of the CorCap Cardiac Support Device in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1226-35.
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FUKUDA I , Minakawa M, Fukui K, Taniguchi S, et al
Breakdown of atheromatous plaque due to shear force from arterial perfusion cannula.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:e17-8.
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CHOCRON S , Buklas D, Taberlet C, Kaili D, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:e14-6.
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September 2007

DAVID TE
Mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1066-8.
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GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
Superior septal approach for mitral valve surgery: letter 2.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1073.
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NAGY ZL , Peterffy A
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: a word of caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1071.
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BOEHM J , Libera P, Will A, Martinoff S, et al
Partial median "I" sternotomy: minimally invasive alternate approach for aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1053-5.
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ZEGDI R , Khabbaz Z, Chauvaud S, Latremouille C, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1043-4.
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SHAH AK , Hall RM, Large SR
Aortic elongation induced aortic stenosis (AEAS).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1010-2.
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GUTIERREZ-MARTIN MA , Araji OA, Barquero JM, Velazquez C, et al
Aortic valve endocarditis by Capnocytophaga haemolytica.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1008-10.
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KARAMLOU T , Gurofsky R, Bojcevski A, Williams WG, et al
Prevalence and associated risk factors for intervention in 313 children with subaortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:900-6.
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GAZONI LM , Kern JA, Swenson BR, Dent JM, et al
A change in perspective: results for ischemic mitral valve repair are similar to mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:750-7.
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ROSHANALI F , Mandegar MH, Yousefnia MA, Rayatzadeh H, et al
A prospective study of predicting factors in ischemic mitral regurgitation recurrence after ring annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:745-9.
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BORGER MA , Prasongsukarn K, Armstrong S, Feindel CM, et al
Stentless aortic valve reoperations: a surgical challenge.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:737-43.
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FANN JI
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1006.
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GOGBASHIAN A , Ghanta RK, Umakanthan R, Rangaraj AT, et al
Correction of aortic insufficiency with an external adjustable prosthetic aortic ring.
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August 2007

KITABAYASHI K , Matsumiya G, Ichikawa H, Matsue H, et al
Surgical treatment for mitral stenosis in Scheie's syndrome: mucopolysaccharidosis type I-S.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:654-5.
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SMITH JM , Stein H, Engel AM, McDonough S, et al
Totally endoscopic mitral valve repair using a robotic-controlled atrial retractor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:633-7.
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CASPI J , Pettitt TW, Sperrazza C, Mulder T, et al
Reimplantation of anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery without mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:619-23.
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REHNSTROM P , Malm T, Jogi P, Fernlund E, et al
Outcome of surgical commissurotomy for aortic valve stenosis in early infancy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:594-8.
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HIRATA Y , Chen JM, Quaegebeur JM, Hellenbrand WE, et al
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: limitations of catheter-based intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:574-9.
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RYAN LP , Jackson BM, Parish LM, Plappert TJ, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:553-9.
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BREDIN F , Olsson A, Franco-Cereceda A
No additive effect of passive containment surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation and left ventricular dilation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:510-3.
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REECE TB , Singh RR, Stiles BM, Peeler BB, et al
Replacement of the proximal aorta adds no further risk to aortic valve procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:473-8.
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LEHMANN S , Walther T, Kempfert J, Leontjev S, et al
Stentless versus conventional xenograft aortic valve replacement: midterm results of a prospectively randomized trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:467-72.
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JOKINEN JJ , Hippelainen MJ, Pitkanen OA, Hartikainen JE, et al
Mitral valve replacement versus repair: propensity-adjusted survival and quality-of-life analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:451-8.
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DUMONT E , Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, Sabik JF 3rd, et al
Reoperation after mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:444-50.
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MANDEGAR MH , Yousefnia MA, Roshanali F
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:680-2.
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SIERRA J , Christenson JT, Lahlaidi NH, Beghetti M, et al
Right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: what conduit to use? Homograft or Contegra?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:606-10.
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SEKARSKI N , van Meir H, Rijlaarsdam ME, Schoof PH, et al
Right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction with the bovine jugular vein graft: 5 years' experience with 133 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:599-605.
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VIDA VL , Bacha EA, Larrazabal A, Gauvreau K, et al
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome with intact or highly restrictive atrial septum: surgical experience from a single center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:581-5.
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SMITH CR
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:514.
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NGAAGE DL , Schaff HV, Mullany CJ, Barnes S, et al
Influence of preoperative atrial fibrillation on late results of mitral repair: is concomitant ablation justified?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:434-42.
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July 2007

CANNATA A , Fratto P, Vitali E
Asymptomatic aortic valve stenosis: to operate or not to operate?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:355-6.
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LEE KK , Yu HY, Chen YS, Chi NH, et al
Off-pump tricuspid valve replacement for severe infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:309-11.
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PASCUAL J , Galeano C, Celemin D, Alarcon MC, et al
Uneventful thoracic healing with everolimus after aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:271-2.
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VOTTA E , Maisano F, Bolling SF, Alfieri O, et al
The Geoform disease-specific annuloplasty system: a finite element study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:92-101.
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PAI RG , Varadarajan P, Kapoor N, Bansal RC, et al
Aortic valve replacement improves survival in severe aortic stenosis associated with severe pulmonary hypertension.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:80-5.
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KUNADIAN B , Vijayalakshmi K, Thornley AR, de Belder MA, et al
Meta-analysis of valve hemodynamics and left ventricular mass regression for stentless versus stented aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:73-8.
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BELLITTI R , Sante P, Dialetto G, Covino FE, et al
"Z-plasty suture": a new procedure for complex reconstructions of posterior mitral leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:306-8.
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UEMURA H , Adachi I, Kagisaki K, Shikata F, et al
Intermediate results after a modified Yasui procedure with the Lecompte maneuver.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:284-6.
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WANG ZJ , Zou CW, Li DC, Li HX, et al
Surgical repair of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm in Asian patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:156-60.
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RATCLIFFE MB
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:101-2.
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COLLI A , Campodonico R, Gherli T
Early switch from vancomycin to oral linezolid for treatment of gram-positive heart valve endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:87-91.
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BEAVER TM
Invited commentary.
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June 2007

AKLOG L , deGuzman BJ
Edge-to-edge mitral valve repair: a "safe and useful" technique?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2261-2.
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SEO D , Shin H, Park J, Yun T, et al
Modified simple sliding aortoplasty for supravalvar aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2248-50.
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MOTALLEBZADEH R , Desai JB
Mitral valve regurgitation due to a lipoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2234.
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MATSUSHITA T , Huynh AT, Singh T, Armarego S, et al
Aortic valve lipoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2220-2.
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LEV-RAN O , Casselman F, Coddens J, van Vaerenbergh G, et al
Endoscopic correction of the adult form of scimitar syndrome and mitral regurgitation: anatomic and technical considerations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2205-7.
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ALI A , Halstead JC, Cafferty F, Sharples L, et al
Early clinical and hemodynamic outcomes after stented and stentless aortic valve replacement: results from a randomized controlled trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2162-8.
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JIN ZX , Zhou JJ, Xin M, Peng DR, et al
Postconditioning the human heart with adenosine in heart valve replacement surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2066-72.
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TAKASEYA T , Kawara T, Tokunaga S, Kohno M, et al
Aortic valve replacement with 17-mm St. Jude Medical prostheses for a small aortic root in elderly patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2050-3.
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PETERSON MD , Borger MA, Feindel CM, David TE, et al
Aortic annular enlargement during aortic valve replacement: improving results with time.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2044-9.
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VANKY FB , Hakanson E, Svedjeholm R
Long-term consequences of postoperative heart failure after surgery for aortic stenosis compared with coronary surgery.
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KOLLAR A
Valve-sparing reconstruction within the native aortic root: integrating the Yacoub and the David methods.
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ONO M , Goerler H, Boethig D, Westhoff-Bleck M, et al
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BIANCHINI R , Melina G, Benedetto U, Rossi M, et al
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for Swan-Ganz induced intraoperative hemorrhage.
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SALERNO T , Ricci M
Invited commentary.
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KRUKENKAMP I
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2073.
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RODRIGUES AJ , Evora PR, Bassetto S, Luciano PM, et al
Efficacy and safety of aprotinin use for reoperative valvular surgery.
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PEPPER JR
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2058-9.
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BORGER MA , Nette AF, Maganti M, Feindel CM, et al
Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Magna valve versus Medtronic Hancock II: a matched hemodynamic comparison.
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May 2007

RADERMECKER MA , Lancellotti P
The mechanisms of chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1919-20.
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RAMA A , Rubin S, Bonnet N, Gandjbakhch I, et al
New technique of aortic root reconstruction with aortic valve annuloplasty in ascending aortic aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1908-10.
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LOZONSCHI L , Sirak JH, Michler RE
Transaortic delivery of the transmitral lesion in a complete maze procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1904-5.
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FATTOUCH K , Bianco G, Sbraga F, Sampognaro R, et al
Simple, safe and easy technique to ensure the correct length of artificial chordae in mitral valve repair.
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GARCIA-FUSTER R , Estornell J, Rodriguez I, Estevez V, et al
Papillary muscle infarction: the role of magnetic resonance imaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1901.
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THEODORE S , Vaidyanathan K, Jagannath BR, Nainar M, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1876-8.
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TRUIN G , Backx A, van Wetten H, Neeleman C, et al
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TARHAN A , Kehlibar T, Yilmaz M, Arslan Y, et al
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ASANO M , Razzouk AJ, Chinnock RE, Bailey LL, et al
Geometric disproportion of cardiac structure and graft ischemia affect tricuspid valve regurgitation early after neonatal heart transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1774-80.
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GAZONI LM , Fedoruk LM, Kern JA, Dent JM, et al
A simplified approach to degenerative disease: triangular resections of the mitral valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1658-64.
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MELBY SJ , Zierer A, Kaiser SP, Guthrie TJ, et al
Aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: risk factors for early and late mortality.
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GRUNKEMEIER GL , Jin R, Eijkemans MJ, Takkenberg JJ, et al
Actual and actuarial probabilities of competing risks: apples and lemons.
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BRUSCHI G , Tarelli G, Colombo P, Cavallazzi G, et al
Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for hearing loss after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:e9-10.
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FERRARIS VA , Ferraris SP, Saha SP, Hessel EA 2nd, et al
Perioperative blood transfusion and blood conservation in cardiac surgery: the society of thoracic surgeons and the society of cardiovascular anesthesiologists clinical practice guideline.
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April 2007

AUBERT S , Flecher E, Rubin S, Acar C, et al
Anterior mitral leaflet augmentation with autologous pericardium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1560-1.
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COHN W , Gregoric ID, Frazier OH
Staged reoperation: a novel strategy for high-risk patients.
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WHEATLEY GH 3RD , Opie SR, Maas D, Sutherland J, et al
Detection of unsuspected mitral valve prolapse using 64 multi-slice computed tomography.
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CROW SS , Sullivan VV, Aysola AE, Key NS, et al
Postoperative coagulopathy in a pediatric patient after exposure to bovine topical thrombin.
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GREFFE G , Chalabreysse L, Mouly-Bertin C, Lantelme P, et al
Valvular heart disease associated with fenfluramine detected 7 years after discontinuation of treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1541-3.
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OYAMADA S , Kobayashi J, Tagusari O, Niwaya K, et al
Hybrid therapy for rapid enlargement of hibernating coronary arteriovenous fistulas.
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OTA T , Taketani S, Iwai S, Miyagawa S, et al
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LANGE R , Vogt M, Horer J, Cleuziou J, et al
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ANAGNOSTOPOULOS PV , Alphonso N, Nolke L, Hornberger LK, et al
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DAVIES RR , Kaple RK, Mandapati D, Gallo A, et al
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RIESS FC , Bader R, Cramer E, Hansen L, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1310-8.
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SARTIPY U , Albage A, Mattsson E, Lindblom D, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1303-9.
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AICHER D , Urbich C, Zeiher A, Dimmeler S, et al
Endothelial nitric oxide synthase in bicuspid aortic valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1290-4.
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