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March 2010

NISHI H , Mitsuno M, Tanaka H, Ryomoto M, et al
High Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery Associated With Aortic Stenosis: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:961-963.
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FUKUNAGA S , Tomoeda H, Ueda T, Mori R, et al
Recurrent Mitral Regurgitation Due to Calcified Synthetic Chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:955-957.
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BARTORELLI AL , Andreini D, Sisillo E, Tamborini G, et al
Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion After Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:953-955.
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SAMPLES JE , Aru GM, Fox E, Merrill WH, et al
Simultaneous Rupture of Bronchus and Aortic Valve From Blunt Trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:951-952.
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RICHARDT D , Karluss A, Schmidtke C, Sievers HH, et al
A New Sinus Prosthesis for Aortic Valve-Sparing Surgery Maintaining the Shape of the Root at Systemic Pressure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:943-946.
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YANG L , Yang J, Wang Q, Chen M, et al
Cardioprotective Effects of Electroacupuncture Pretreatment on Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:781-786.
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ZEGDI R , Lecuyer L, Achouh P, Didier B, et al
Increased Radial Force Improves Stent Deployment in Tricuspid but Not in Bicuspid Stenotic Native Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:768-772.
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DEWEY TM , Brown DL, Herbert MA, Culica D, et al
Effect of Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease on Procedural and Late Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:758-767.
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MALAISRIE SC , McCarthy PM, McGee EC, Lee R, et al
Contemporary Perioperative Results of Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:751-756.
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TOMOEDA H , Ueda T, Teshima H, Arinaga K, et al
Postoperative Left Ventricular Mass Regression After Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:745-750.
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TURK R , Varadarajan P, Kamath A, Sampat U, et al
Survival Benefit of Aortic Valve Replacement in Older Patients With Asymptomatic Chronic Severe Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:731-737.
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CROOKE GA , Schwartz CF, Ribakove GH, Ursomanno P, et al
Retrograde Arterial Perfusion, Not Incision Location, Significantly Increases the Risk of Stroke in Reoperative Mitral Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:723-730.
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BAN Y , Noma M, Horigome H, Kato H, et al
Kawashima procedure after staged unifocalizations in asplenia with major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:971-3.
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VASSILIADES TA JR
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:772.
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DEWEY TM
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:756-7.
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SCHULENBERG R , Antonitsis P, Stroebel A, Westaby S, et al
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated With Reduced Survival After Aortic and Double Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:738-744.
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February 2010

CHOUDHARY SK , Gupta A, Talwar S, Kumar TK, et al
En bloc neochordae and cusp formation from autologous pericardium for repair of congenital tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:646-7.
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BAUTISTA-HERNANDEZ V , Nento DE, Colan SD, Geva T, et al
Aortic translocation for the management of double-outlet right ventricle and pulmonary stenosis with dextrocardia: technique to avoid coronary insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:633-5.
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SHIMIZU S , Nakai M, Itoh A, Yoshizumi K, et al
Apico-brachiocephalic artery bypass for aortic stenosis with porcelain aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:621-3.
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SCHWARTZ CF , Grossi EA, Ribakove GH, Ursomanno P, et al
Ten-year results of folding plasty in mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:485-8.
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SHAIKHREZAI K , Tasca G, Amrani M, Dreyfus G, et al
Third-time aortic valve replacement: patient characteristics and operative outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:479-83.
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STRAUCH JT , Scherner MP, Haldenwang PL, Pfister R, et al
Minimally invasive transapical aortic valve implantation and the risk of acute kidney injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:465-70.
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KAYALAR N , Schaff HV, Daly RC, Dearani JA, et al
Concomitant septal myectomy at the time of aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:459-64.
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BAKAEEN FG , Chu D, Ratcliffe M, Gopaldas RR, et al
Severe aortic stenosis in a veteran population: treatment considerations and survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:453-8.
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YAMANA K , Ito T, Maekawa A, Yoshizumi T, et al
Atherosclerotic arch aneurysm operations with perfusion toward the aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:435-9.
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CAGLI K
A simple method of making artificial chordal loops for mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:e12-4.
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AL-EBRAHIM K , Al Alassal A
Autologous pericardial strip repair of the tricuspid valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:674.
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MATT P , Winkler B, Carrel T, Eckstein F, et al
Plicated patch repair for acquired Gerbode defect involving the tricuspid valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:643-5.
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FEDERICI D , Palmerini E, Lisi M, Centola L, et al
Congenital mitral disease: anomalous mitral arcade in a young man.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:629-31.
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MINICH LL , Atz AM, Colan SD, Sleeper LA, et al
Partial and transitional atrioventricular septal defect outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:530-6.
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GILLINOV AM , Mihaljevic T
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:488-9.
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MIHALJEVIC T
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:484.
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KERENDI F , Guyton RA, Vega JD, Kilgo PD, et al
Early results of valve-sparing aortic root replacement in high-risk clinical scenarios.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:471-6.
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January 2010

GAMMIE JS , Brown JW
Rarity of aortic thrombus after aortic valve bypass (apicoaortic conduit) surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:341-2.
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MOLINA JE , Roberts CL, Benditt DG
Long-term follow-up of permanent transvenous pacing systems preserved during tricuspid valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:318-20.
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SAUER M , Borger MA, Seeburger J, Mohr FW, et al
Successful surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, mitral regurgitation, and aortic root aneurysm in a patient with classical type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:273-5.
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FORTEZA A , De Diego J, Centeno J, Lopez MJ, et al
Aortic valve-sparing in 37 patients with Marfan syndrome: midterm results with David operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:93-6.
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TANAKA K , Tajima K, Takami Y, Okada N, et al
Early and late outcomes of aortic valve replacement in dialysis patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:65-70.
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HOWELL NJ , Keogh BE, Ray D, Bonser RS, et al
Patient-prosthesis mismatch in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement does not affect survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:60-4.
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JAMIESON WR , Ye J, Higgins J, Cheung A, et al
Effect of prosthesis-patient mismatch on long-term survival with aortic valve replacement: assessment to 15 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:51-8.
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RADERMECKER MA
Adjusting the length of Goretex artificial chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:344-5.
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IZUMOTO H
The Florida sleeve repair: letter 2.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:343.
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GAMBA A , Merlo M, Triggiani M
Promising early results of periaortic root remodeling with the Valsalva graft: letter 1.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:342-3.
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GOLDSTONE AB , Chikwe J, Stelzer P
Modified Cabrol shunt to treat left ventricular rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:313-4.
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TODA K , Taniguchi K
Periprosthetic leakage identified by multi-slice computed tomography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:310.
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WIEDEMANN D , Bonaros N, Laufer G, Kocher A, et al
Aortic bioprosthetic valve deterioration 8 months after implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:277-9.
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LINDSEY CW , Parks WJ, Kogon BE, Sallee D 3rd, et al
Pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair in preadolescent patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:147-51.
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EMERY RW , Raikar GV
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:92.
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SEZAI A , Kasamaki Y, Abe K, Hata M, et al
Assessment of the St. Jude Medical Regent prosthetic valve by continuous-wave Doppler and dobutamine stress echocardiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:87-92.
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ARGENZIANO M , Skipper E, Heimansohn D, Letsou GV, et al
Surgical revision after percutaneous mitral repair with the MitraClip device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:72-80.
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BEAVER TM
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:70-1.
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December 2009

CHONG CF
Are Rigid Annuloplasty Rings Better Than Flexible Annuloplasty Rings in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Repair: Where is the Evidence?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2073.
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URBANSKI P
Commissural fenestrations are not contraindication for aortic valve and root repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2072-3.
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PORTOGHESE M
Transcatheter aortic valve therapy is not aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2071-2.
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GULBINS H , Reichenspurner H
Which patients benefit from stentless aortic valve replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2061-8.
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BAKHTIARY F , Monsefi N, Trendafilow M, Wittlinger T, et al
Modification of the david procedure for reconstruction of incompetent bicuspid aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2047-9.
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KEMPFERT J , Falk V, Schuler G, Linke A, et al
Dyna-CT During Minimally Invasive Off-Pump Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2041.
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PAGNI S , Dempsey A, Austin EH 3rd
Tricuspid and aortic valve and ventricular septal defect endocarditis: an unusual presentation of acute q Fever.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2027-9.
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AZADANI AN , Jaussaud N, Matthews PB, Ge L, et al
Valve-in-Valve Implantation Using a Novel Supravalvular Transcatheter Aortic Valve: Proof of Concept.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1864-9.
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AZADANI AN , Jaussaud N, Matthews PB, Ge L, et al
Energy loss due to paravalvular leak with transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1857-63.
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PLASS A , Scheffel H, Alkadhi H, Kaufmann P, et al
Aortic valve replacement through a minimally invasive approach: preoperative planning, surgical technique, and outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1851-6.
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LEE TC , Desai B, Glower DD
Results of 141 consecutive minimally invasive tricuspid valve operations: an 11-year experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1845-50.
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MAHMOOD F , Subramaniam B, Gorman JH 3rd, Levine RM, et al
Three-dimensional echocardiographic assessment of changes in mitral valve geometry after valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1838-44.
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DANESHMAND MA , Milano CA, Rankin JS, Honeycutt EF, et al
Mitral valve repair for degenerative disease: a 20-year experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1828-37.
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GREGORIC ID , Loyalka P, Radovancevic R, Jovic Z, et al
TandemHeart as a Rescue Therapy for Patients With Critical Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1822-6.
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KLIEVERIK LM , Yacoub MH, Edwards S, Bekkers JA, et al
Surgical treatment of active native aortic valve endocarditis with allografts and mechanical prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1814-21.
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SANDERS LH , Chen W, Schonberger JP, Shehatha J, et al
Use of the Seldinger type movement over a J-shaped stylet for left ventricular vent insertion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2050-1.
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MAYBURY R , Mullenix P, Greenberg M, Liu M, et al
Rare anatomic location of a papillary fibroelastoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2034-5.
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URBANSKI PP
Replacement of valve prosthesis within aortic composite graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:2024-5.
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BROWN JW , Ruzmetov M, Hoyer MH, Rodefeld MD, et al
Recurrent coarctation: is surgical repair of recurrent coarctation of the aorta safe and effective?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1923-30.
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CRESWELL LL
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1876.
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MARISCALCO G , Engstrom KG
Postoperative atrial fibrillation is associated with late mortality after coronary surgery, but not after valvular surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1871-6.
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WALTHER T , Walther C
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1870.
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BORGER MA
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1850.
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SAMUELS L
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1826-7.
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November 2009

BELCHER E , Soni M, Azeem F, Sheppard MN, et al
Minocycline-induced pigmentation of the aortic valve and sinuses of Valsalva.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1704.
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KELPIS TG , Ninios VN, Dardas PS, Pitsis AA, et al
Subaortic stenosis in an adult caused by two discrete membranes: a three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic visualization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1703.
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TURKOZ R , Ayabakan C, Vuran C, Omay O, et al
Duplicate mitral valve in an infant with Shone's anomaly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1683-5.
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SCHERNER M , Strauch JT, Haldenwang PL, Baer F, et al
Successful transapical aortic valve replacement in a patient with a previous mechanical mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1662-3.
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ONO M , Goerler H, Boethig D, Westhoff-Bleck M, et al
Current surgical management of ascending aortic aneurysm in children and young adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1527-33.
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BRUNO PG , Leva C, Santambrogio L, Lazzarini I, et al
Early clinical experience and echocardiographic results with a new semirigid mitral annuloplasty ring: the Sorin Memo 3D.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1492-8.
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LEHMANN S , Walther T, Kempfert J, Rastan A, et al
Mechanical strain and the aortic valve: influence on fibroblasts, extracellular matrix, and potential stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1476-83.
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THIELMANN M , Wendt D, Eggebrecht H, Kahlert P, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with very high risk for conventional aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1468-74.
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NWAEJIKE N , El-Amin WO, Kuo J
Cardiac tamponade: chylopericardium presenting 2 weeks after mechanical aortic valve replacement through a median sternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:e53-5.
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BRUSCHI G , De Marco F, Oreglia J, Colombo P, et al
Percutaneous implantation of CoreValve aortic prostheses in patients with a mechanical mitral valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:e50-2.
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MESSMER B
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1539-40.
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HORER J , Vogt M, Stierle U, Cleuziou J, et al
A comparative study of mechanical and homograft prostheses in the pulmonary position.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1534-9.
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DEWEY TM
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1474-5.
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October 2009

GOKSEL OS , Tireli E
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery after previous sternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1384.
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SANDERS LH , Anderson BJ, Shehatha J, Clarson M, et al
Aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting in a rare case of congenital hypofibrinogenemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1329-31.
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YE J , Webb JG, Cheung A, Masson JB, et al
Transcatheter valve-in-valve aortic valve implantation: 16-month follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1322-4.
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PURSER MF , Richards AL, Cook RC, Osborne JA, et al
Evaluation of a shape memory alloy reinforced annuloplasty band for minimally invasive mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1312-6.
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MORIMOTO N , Matsumori M, Tanaka A, Munakata H, et al
Adjustment of sinotubular junction for aortic insufficiency secondary to ascending aortic aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1238-43.
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SURI RM , Zehr KJ, Sundt TM 3rd, Dearani JA, et al
Left ventricular mass regression after porcine versus bovine aortic valve replacement: a randomized comparison.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1232-7.
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SAREYYUPOGLU B , Sundt TM 3rd, Schaff HV, Enriquez-Sarano M, et al
Management of mild aortic stenosis at the time of coronary artery bypass surgery: should the valve be replaced?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1224-31.
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PARK CK , Park PW, Sung K, Lee YT, et al
Early and midterm outcomes for tricuspid valve surgery after left-sided valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1216-23.
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CHAN V , Burwash IG, Lam BK, Auyeung T, et al
Clinical and echocardiographic impact of functional tricuspid regurgitation repair at the time of mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1209-15.
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SURI RM , Grewal J, Mankad S, Enriquez-Sarano M, et al
Is the anterior intertrigonal distance increased in patients with mitral regurgitation due to leaflet prolapse?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1202-8.
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WILLIAMS ML , Daneshmand MA, Jollis JG, Horton JR, et al
Mitral gradients and frequency of recurrence of mitral regurgitation after ring annuloplasty for ischemic mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1197-201.
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LAWRIE GM , Earle EA, Earle NR
Nonresectional repair of the barlow mitral valve: importance of dynamic annular evaluation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1191-6.
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SURI RM , Schaff HV, Meyer SR, Hargrove WC 3rd, et al
Thoracoscopic versus open mitral valve repair: a propensity score analysis of early outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1185-90.
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VRTIK M , Tesar PJ
Re-do aortic root replacement after an allograft aortic root replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1365-6.
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CASTEDO E , Serrano-Fiz S, Oteo JF, Ramis S, et al
Failure of percutaneous closure of prosthetic, aortic paravalvular leak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1327-9.
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BEVILACQUA S , Gasbarri T, Cerillo AG, Mariani M, et al
A new vacuum-assisted probe for minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1317-21.
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CULLIFORD AT
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1190.
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GALLOWAY AC , Schwartz CF, Ribakove GH, Crooke GA, et al
A decade of minimally invasive mitral repair: long-term outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1180-4.
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KOLLAR AC , Lick SD, Palacio DM, Johnson RF Jr, et al
Ross procedure with a composite autograft using stretch Gore-Tex material.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:e34-6.
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September 2009

SHEIKH AM , David TE
Aortic valve-sparing operations: dealing with the coronary artery that is too close to the aortic annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1026-8.
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AOYAGI S , Kosuga T, Fukunaga S, Ueda T, et al
Images in cardiothoracic surgery. Atrial septal aneurysm associated with mitral valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1024.
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DYK W , Konka M
Images in cardiothoracic surgery. Unusual complication of aortic valve grape-like myxoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1022.
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HERRMANN JL , Ruzmetov M, Rodefeld MD, Hoyer MH, et al
Simultaneous apicoaortic conduit placement and mitral valve replacement in an adolescent with porcelain aorta, aortic stenosis, and mitral stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:998-1000.
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SCHURMANS J , Ferdinande B, Keuleers S, Herijgers P, et al
Recurrent pulmonary edema in a patient with a prosthetic mitral valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:996-8.
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OKAMOTO Y , Matsumoto M, Inoue H
An atypical cause of aortic valve prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:994-6.
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MUKHERJEE C , Walther T, Borger MA, Kempfert J, et al
Awake transapical aortic valve implantation using thoracic epidural anesthesia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:992-4.
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URBANSKI PP , Lindemann Y, Babin-Ebell J, Frohner S, et al
Simultaneous surgery of the aortic valve and sternal osteomyelitis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:987-9.
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LUGONES I , Daneri ML, Conejeros WM, Grippo M, et al
Acrocomia aculeata as an unreported cause of tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:983-5.
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ABADIR S , Fouilloux V, Metras D, Ghez O, et al
Isolated cleft of the mitral valve: distinctive features and surgical management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:839-43.
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KHANDHAR S , Varadarajan P, Turk R, Sampat U, et al
Survival benefit of aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic regurgitation and pulmonary hypertension.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:752-6.
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HALKOS ME , Chen EP, Sarin EL, Kilgo P, et al
Aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:746-51.
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SHIMOKAWA T , Kasegawa H, Matsuyama S, Seki H, et al
Long-term outcome of mitral valve repair for infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:733-9.
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WAN CK , Dearani JA, Sundt TM 3rd, Ommen SR, et al
What is the best surgical treatment for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and degenerative mitral regurgitation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:727-31.
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RUBINO AS , Onorati F, Santarpino G, Pasceri E, et al
Neurohormonal and echocardiographic results after CorCap and mitral annuloplasty for dilated cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:719-25.
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USHIJIMA T , Kikuchi Y, Takata M, Yamamoto Y, et al
Commissural autologous pericardial patch repair: a novel technique for active mitral valve endocarditis involving the mitral annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:e29-30.
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DIMITRAKAKIS G , Von Oppell U, Bosanquet D, Wilson D, et al
Aortic aneurysm formation five decades after tetralogy of Fallot repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009;88:1000-1.
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BOSE AK , Hon JK, Chanda B, Uppal R, et al
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KONUMA T , Devaney EJ, Bove EL, Gelehrter S, et al
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BURKE RP , Hannan RL, Zabinsky JA, Tirotta CF, et al
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VANDER SALM TJ , Toran AJ, Lewis W, O'Connor J, et al
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DANDEKAR UP , Watkin R, Chandra N, Santo KC, et al
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BROWN JW , Ruzmetov M, Shahriari A, Rodefeld MD, et al
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HORER J , Hanke T, Stierle U, Takkenberg JJ, et al
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METTON O , Ben Ali W, Calvaruso D, Bonnet D, et al
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WENDT D , Osswald BR, Kayser K, Thielmann M, et al
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DE KERCHOVE L , Boodhwani M, Glineur D, Poncelet A, et al
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GASPAROVIC H
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UMESUE M , Matsumoto T, Matsui K
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SALZBERG SP , Nemirovsky D, Goldman ME, Adams DH, et al
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GILLINOV AM , Tantiwongkosri K, Blackstone EH, Houghtaling PL, et al
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NGAAGE DL , Cowen ME
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DIMAIO JM , Salerno TA, Bernstein R, Araujo K, et al
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SHAHIAN DM , O'Brien SM, Filardo G, Ferraris VA, et al
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SAVAGE EB
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SAUREN LD , la Meir M, Bolotin G, van der Veen FH, et al
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ALSOUFI B , Awan A, Al-Omrani A, Al-Ahmadi M, et al
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June 2009

CALAFIORE AM
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MARTENS S , Ploss A, Sirat S, Miskovic A, et al
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JOKINEN JJ , Turpeinen AK, Pitkanen O, Hippelainen MJ, et al
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JEONG DS , Kim KH, Kim JS, Ahn H, et al
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AL-ATTAR N , Himbert D, Descoutures F, Iung B, et al
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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.
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EL OUMEIRI B , Boodhwani M, Glineur D, De Kerchove L, et al
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SHANG E , Forrest GN, Chizmar T, Chim J, et al
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SILBERMAN S , Klutstein MW, Sabag T, Oren A, et al
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TABATA M , Takayama H, Bowdish ME, Smith CR, et al
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RANKIN JS , Braverman AC, Kouchoukos NT
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PAPADOPOULOS N , Esmaeili A, Zierer A, Bakhtiary F, et al
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MANGI AA
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LEHMANN S , Walther T, Leontyev S, Kempfert J, et al
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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.
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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.
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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?
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SCOTT DJ , Campbell DN, Clarke DR, Goldberg SP, et al
Twenty-year surgical experience with congenital supravalvar aortic stenosis.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ANDERSON RH
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ADACHI I , Ho SY, Bartelings MM, McCarthy KP, et al
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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.
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GAMMIE JS , Didolkar P, Krowsoski LS, Santos MJ, et al
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SHARMA V , Thingnam SK
Coronary to pulmonary collateral in tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary stenosis.
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SLATER AD , Subramanian S, Huang J, Bouvette M, et al
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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
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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.
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SARRAJ A , Nuche JM, Dominguez L, Garcia LM, et al
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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.
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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.
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PAPADOPOULOS N , Dietrich M, Christodoulou T, Moritz A, et al
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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.
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HIROOKA K , Watanabe T, Ohnuki M
Giant coronary artery aneurysm complicated with aortic regurgitation.
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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.
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MIYAGAWA S , Masai T, Fukuda H, Yamauchi T, et al
Coronary microcirculatory dysfunction in aortic stenosis: myocardial contrast echocardiography study.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHEUNG A , Webb JG, Wong DR, Ye J, et al
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MASROOR S
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February 2009

ELSAYED H
Predicting Complications of Top Hat Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Replacements: Suspicion Can Save Lives.
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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.
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READE CC , Szeto WY, Bavaria JE
Aortic Valve Commissural Fenestrations Due to Sinus of Valsalva Dilatation.
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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.
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SI MS , Zapolanski A
A 37-Year-Old Smeloff-Cutter Aortic Valve.
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CHOI S , Seo H, Park M, Kim J, et al
Fabry Disease With Aortic Regurgitation.
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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.
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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.
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RICCI M , Macedo FI, Suarez MR, Brown M, et al
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EMERY RW , Hommerding J
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MAGANTI M , Rao V, Armstrong S, Feindel CM, et al
Redo valvular surgery in elderly patients.
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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.
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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?
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January 2009

DOI A , Iida H, Sunazawa T
Intracardiac calipers for artificial chordae replacement in mitral valve repair.
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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.
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WHITE RW , Rushbrook J, Sivananthan MU, McGoldrick JP, et al
Primary cardiac synovial sarcoma with imminent tricuspid valve obstruction.
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OHKI S , Moriyama Y, Mohara J, Kimura C, et al
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WALTHER T , Dewey T, Borger MA, Kempfert J, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation: step by step.
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MORACA RJ , Moon MR, Lawton JS, Guthrie TJ, et al
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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.
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BACIEWICZ FA JR
Pannus formation in small diameter (19-21 mm) St. Jude aortic prosthesis: letter 2.
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Valve size does matter in the young: letter 1.
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Design flaws make conclusions difficult.
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KANEKO Y , Takeda T, Yoda H, Kobayashi J, et al
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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.
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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
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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?
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TAMESBERGER MI , Lechner E, Mair R, Hofer A, et al
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November 2008

GEORGE KM , Gillinov AM
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CHANG BC , Song SW, Lee S, Yoo KJ, et al
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ENDER J , Koncar-Zeh J, Mukherjee C, Jacobs S, et al
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MODI A , Vohra HA, Brown I, Langley SM, et al
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DRAGULESCU A , Fouilloux V, Ghez O, Fraisse A, et al
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BALARAM SK , Tyrie L, Sherrid MV, Afthinos J, et al
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October 2008

TALWAR S , Choudhary SK, Kumar AS
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TABATA M , Ghanta RK, Shekar PS, Cohn LH, et al
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MALHOTRA SP , Lacour-Gayet F, Campbell DN, Miyamoto S, et al
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FUKUNAGA S , Hori H, Ueda T, Takagi K, et al
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STOJANOVIC IC , Milacic PA, Jagodic SP, Jovovic LI, et al
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NAKATA T , Fujimoto Y, Hirose K, Tosaka Y, et al
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IZUTANI H , Shibukawa T, Kawamoto J, Mochiduki S, et al
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THROCKMORTON AL , Ballman KK, Myers CD, Frankel SH, et al
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WONG J , Mak K
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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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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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BHARUCHA T , Roman KS, Anderson RH, Vettukattil JJ, 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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FRIGIOLA A , Ranucci M, Carlucci C, Giamberti A, et al
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July 2008

CICCOLO ML , Collazos JC, Acherman RJ, Galindo A, et al
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KALANGOS A , Christenson JT, Beghetti M, Cikirikcioglu M, et al
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Is mitral valve repair superior to replacement in elderly patients?
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WALSH MA , Benson LN, Dipchand AI, Redington AN, et al
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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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GLATZ JA , Fedderly RT, Ghanayem NS, Tweddell JS, et al
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LIM E , Ali A, Theodorou P, Sousa I, et al
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FATTOUCH K , Sampognaro R, Bianco G, Navarra E, et al
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May 2008

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SMITH MA , Yuh DD
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AKIYAMA M , Popovic ZB, Kamohara K, Cingoz F, et al
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KAPLE RK , Murphy RT, DiPaola LM, Houghtaling PL, et al
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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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March 2008

MURTUZA B , Pepper JR, Del Stanbridge R, Jones C, et al
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