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April 2024

DO-NGUYEN CC, Sturmer DL, Hawkins RB, Yang G, et al
Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Acute Kidney Injury Among Adult Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 9:S0003-4975(24)00257.
PubMed

GREGORIO P, Bermudez CA
Early Tracheostomy in lung transplantation: Delaying may be the enemy of progress.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 5:S0003-4975(24)00255.
PubMed

BOWDISH ME, Habib RH, Kaneko T, Thourani VH, et al
Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 3:S0003-4975(24)00254.
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SABIK JF 3RD, Mehaffey JH, Badhwar V, Ruel M, et al
Multiarterial vs Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: 10-Year Follow-up of 1 Million Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:780-788.
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PENG DM, Davies RR, Simpson KE, Shugh SB, et al
Seventh Annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs Report.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:690-703.
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BLASBERG JD, Li A
Evening the Odds: Making 1 + 1 = 2 for Bilobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:874-875.
PubMed

PERDOMO D, Pebworth R, Lawton JS, Kilic A, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Scholarship Program: A 15-Year Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:866-872.
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ANDERSON S, Reck Dos Santos P, Langlais B, Campany M, et al
Lung Transplant Outcomes for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Are We Improving?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:820-827.
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ZHOU AL, Karius AK, Ruck JM, Shou BL, et al
Outcomes of Lung Transplant Candidates Aged >/=70 Years During the Lung Allocation Score Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:725-732.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Kawsara M, Jagadeesan V, Chauhan D, et al
Atrial Fibrillation Management During Surgical vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 1:S0003-4975(24)00250.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

KUMAR SR, Gaynor JW, Heuerman H, Mayer JE Jr, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Mar 22:S0003-4975(24)00202.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM ME, Baskar S, Janson CM, Chandler SF, et al
Epidemiology of Postoperative Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia in Infants Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Mar 12:S0003-4975(24)00185.
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TOWE CW, Servais EL, Brown LM, Blasberg JD, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:489-496.
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REKHTMAN D, Bermudez F, Vervoort D, Kaze L, et al
A Global Systematic Review of Open Heart Valvular Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:652-660.
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BORTOLOTTI U
Mitroflow Pericardial Bioprosthesis: Can a Bad Reputation Be Mitigated?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:663-664.
PubMed

QUINTESSENZA JA
Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Valve Leaflets for Pulmonary Valve Replacement: A Step in the Right Direction?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:541-542.
PubMed

BRIZARD CPR
The Arterial Switch Is the Same Operation Anywhere; or Is It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:550-551.
PubMed

KIM ST, Iyengar A, Helmers MR, Weingarten N, et al
Heart Retransplantation Under the 2018 Adult Heart Allocation Policy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:603-609.
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SHI Q, Li X
Arterial Switch Operation in Developing Countries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:664-665.
PubMed

KIM ER, Lee C, Lee CH, Cho SH, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Polytetrafluoroethylene Bicuspid Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:535-541.
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NGUYEN MT, Doan AV, Tran VQ, Mai DD, et al
The Arterial Switch Operation in the Developing World: Risk Factors and Current Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:543-549.
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BOYAJIAN GP, Zulbaran-Rojas A, Najafi B, Atique MMU, et al
Development of a Sensor Technology to Objectively Measure Dexterity for Cardiac Surgical Proficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:635-643.
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ROBERTS SH, Kaneko T
Simplest Explanations to a Complex Problem: Does Hospital Volume Explain Variability in TAVR Cost?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:533-534.
PubMed

February 2024

PASQUALI SK, O'Brien SM, Shahian DM, Romano JC, et al
Association Between Past and Present Operative Mortality in Congenital Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 22:S0003-4975(24)00122.
PubMed Abstract available

OKADA A, Beckmann E, Rocher EE, Fukui M, et al
Preprocedural computed tomography planning for surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 19:S0003-4975(24)00121.
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PONTULA A, Spies CS, Hartwig MG
Incidentally Found Lung Cancer Following Lung Transplantation: Apples and Oranges.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 16:S0003-4975(24)00118.
PubMed

DEROO S, Aldea GS
5-year COMMENCE Data Highlights Excellent Surgical Outcomes in Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 16:S0003-4975(24)00119.
PubMed

CHARLAND N, Chervu N, Mallick S, Le N, et al
Impact of Early Tracheostomy Following Lung Transplantation: A National Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 13:S0003-4975(24)00114.
PubMed Abstract available

JAMEIE M, Rezaee M, Pashang M, Jalali A, et al
Factors affecting late atrial fibrillation and its association with coronary artery bypass outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 13:S0003-4975(24)00108.
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LOBO FILHO JG, Duarte Pimentel M, Lobo Filho HG
Complete arterial coronary artery bypass grafting: a call for patient personalization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 6:S0003-4975(24)00100.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Abbas AE, Ternacle J, Hahn RT, et al
Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Analysis of the PARTNER Trials.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 3:S0003-4975(24)00079.
PubMed Abstract available

BATCHELOR TJP
Has Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Become the Standard for Thoracic Perioperative Care?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:430-431.
PubMed

ZWISCHENBERGER BA, Gaca JG, Milano C, Carr K, et al
Late Survival After Redo Mitral Operation With Minithoracotomy Compared With Sternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:353-359.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUNG AM, Viktorsson SA, Strobel RJ, Rotar EP, et al
Five-Year Sustained Impact of a Thoracic Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:422-430.
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SCHAFF HV, Wei X
Contemporary Surgical Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:271-281.
PubMed Abstract available

WERNER P, Poschner T, Gross C, Russo M, et al
Evaluation of a Novel Automated Suturing Technology for Mitral Chordal Implantation: 1-Year Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:474-478.
PubMed Abstract available

REGLI DC, Pridmore ME, Book HA, Kuttler EJ, et al
Bridging the Gap Between Volume and Quality in Multiarterial Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:481-482.
PubMed

FERRARI-LIGHT D, Kneuertz PJ
Life in the Fast Lane: Rapid Discharge After Minimally Invasive Anatomic Lung Resection Is Feasible and Safe.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:303-304.
PubMed

NARAHARI AK, Patel PD, Chandrabhatla AS, Wolverton J, et al
A Nationwide Evaluation of Cardiothoracic Resident Research Productivity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:449-455.
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RAMAKRISHNAN KV
The Kawashima Curiosity-Why Are We Missing the Big Picture?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:385-386.
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WINDER MM, Ware A, Husain A, Griffiths E, et al
Interdigitating Technique for Repair of Aortic Arch Obstruction to Reduce Reintervention Rates.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:387-394.
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RAMZY D, Estrera AL
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement-Are We Doing the Right Thing?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:368-369.
PubMed

January 2024

GUO S, Yan P, Wu X, Liu J, et al
Ferroptosis In On-Pump Cardiac Surgery-Related Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 30:S0003-4975(24)00074.
PubMed

BARRON JO, Blackstone EH, Rice TW, Lowry AM, et al
Thoracoabdominal Esophagectomy: Then and Now.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 28:S0003-4975(24)00069.
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COSTER JN, Sanchez PG
Surviving Incidentally Found Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer After Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 27:S0003-4975(24)00071.
PubMed

KALATA S, Wakeam E
Post-Esophagectomy Complication Epidemiology: What do we really know?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 23:S0003-4975(24)00066.
PubMed

MEHTA CK, Liu TX, Bonnell L, Habib RH, et al
Age-Stratified Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 23:S0003-4975(24)00068.
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CHAUHAN D, Mehaffey JH, Hayanga JWA, Udassi JP, et al
Volume Alone Does Not Predict Quality Outcomes in Hospitals Performing Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 19:S0003-4975(24)00015.
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GRANT MC, Crisafi C, Alvarez A, Arora RC, et al
Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 18:S0003-4975(23)01317.
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RODRIGUEZ E, Velez DA
Time to rethink congenital heart surgery: Minimally Invasive Surgery or better yet Minimal Impact Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 11:S0003-4975(24)00009.
PubMed

KWAK M, Keita MP, Arora RC
Pilot study on ERAS for esophagectomy still on the runway but ready for take off.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 11:S0003-4975(24)00008.
PubMed

RAPHAEL J, Chae A, Feng X, Shotwell MS, et al
Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 10:S0003-4975(24)00005.
PubMed Abstract available

POTTER AL, Senthil P, Keshwani A, McCleery S, et al
Long-term Survival After Lung Cancer Resection in the National Lung Screening Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 10:S0003-4975(24)00004.
PubMed Abstract available

OGAMI T, Dufendach KA, Imran M, Thoma FW, et al
Midterm Outcomes after Aortic Valve Neocuspidization (Ozaki procedure) in Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 10:S0003-4975(24)00003.
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BOWDISH ME
Introduction of Comprehensive Longitudinal Outcomes to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:10-12.
PubMed

ROMANO JC
Making "Cents" Out of the Dollars: The Devaluing of Women in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:67-68.
PubMed

LI AX, Canavan ME, Ermer T, Maduka RC, et al
Respect the Middle Lobe: Perioperative Risk of Bilobectomy Compared With Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:163-171.
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DEVLIN PJ, Argo M, Habib RH, McCrindle BW, et al
Contemporary Applications and Outcomes of Pulmonary Artery Banding: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:128-135.
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SALERNO CT, Meyer DM, Pagani FD, Kirklin J, et al
Contemporary Outcomes in the Use of Durable LVADs: An Update From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:248-249.
PubMed

RAM E, Lau C, Dimagli A, Gaudino M, et al
Valve Sparing vs Composite Valve Graft Root Replacement: Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:69-76.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Q, Bowdish ME
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Databases-Irreplaceable Tool for High-Impact Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:246-247.
PubMed

BROCKLEBANK PW, Achurch MM, Sbrocchi AJ, Rauls G, et al
Quality and Impact of Manuscripts Using The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Databases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:237-246.
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CERIER E, Manerikar A, Kandula V, Toyoda T, et al
Postreperfusion Pulmonary Artery Pressure Indicates Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:206-212.
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December 2023

RITCHIE T, Sivarajan S, Penney N, Kumar B, et al
Exploring Generalisability Concerns for Sentinel Complications After Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 22:S0003-4975(23)01300.
PubMed

ABOU CHAAR MK, Lee MK, Yost KJ, Blackmon SH, et al
Clarifying the UDD Tool's Role in Post-Esophagectomy Care.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 21:S0003-4975(23)01299.
PubMed

BAVARIA JE, Mumtaz MA, Griffith B, Svensson LG, et al
Five-Year Outcomes Following Bicuspid Aortic Valve Replacement with a Novel Tissue Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 20:S0003-4975(23)01298.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Hayanga JWA, Wei LM, Chauhan D, et al
Concomitant Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 13:S0003-4975(23)01250.
PubMed Abstract available

KRAHN KM, Koshman SL, Wang T, Chen J, et al
Review of Anticoagulant Prescribing Patterns in New Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 9:S0003-4975(23)01247.
PubMed Abstract available

JACOBS JP, Kumar SRA, Overman DM, Romano JC, et al
The evolving role of machine learning in the analysis of outcomes after pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 9:S0003-4975(23)01246.
PubMed

SARRIS GE, Zhuo D, Mingardi L, Dunn J, et al
Congenital Heart Surgery Machine Learning-Derived In-Depth Benchmarking Tool.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 6:S0003-4975(23)01242.
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GAUDINO M, Rong LQ, Baiocchi M, Dimagli A, et al
Research Concepts and Opportunities for Early-Career Investigators in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 2:S0003-4975(23)01230.
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WATERFORD SD, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
Institutional Variability in Red Blood Cell Transfusion With Coronary Bypass in a Statewide Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1285-1290.
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BAKHTIYAR SS, Sakowitz S, Verma A, Chervu NL, et al
Expanded Criteria Donor Heart Allograft Utilization: National Trends and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1250-1258.
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TOKIC T, Duric Z, Gasparovic H
Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Topical Antibiotic Delivery After Sternotomy: Why Aren't We Using It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1350-1351.
PubMed

PERRI JL, Nguyen TC
SAVR for BAV: A Tough Act to Follow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1231-1232.
PubMed

BLEIWEIS MS, Beduschi T, De Faria W, Peek GJ, et al
The Evolution of Combined Heart+Liver Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1268-1269.
PubMed

STROBEL RJ, Kaplan EF, Young AM, Wisniewski AM, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Definition of Failure to Rescue Should Consider Including Cardiac Arrest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1301-1308.
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SERTIC F, Kiankhooy A
How Times Have Changed: A Contemporary Perspective on a Long-term Study of Thoracoscopic Surgical Ablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1299-1300.
PubMed

HYZNY EJ, Chan EG, Malik SM, Morrell M, et al
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Postoperative Hepatic Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1277-1284.
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FERRARIS VA
Changes in Heart-Liver Transplantation Dynamics?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1276.
PubMed

IYENGAR A, Weingarten N, Herbst DA, Helmers MR, et al
Waitlist Trends in Heart-Liver Transplantation With Updated US Heart Allocation System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1270-1275.
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KOBAYASHI K, Maeda T, Ayodeji M, Tu SC, et al
Dose Effect of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Delivery Through Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1337-1345.
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SIMS CR 3RD, Abou Chaar MK, Kerfeld MH, Cassivi SD, et al
Esophagectomy Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Initiative Results in Improved Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 1:S0003-4975(23)01220.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2023

WYLER VON BALLMOOS MC, Kaneko T, Iribarne A, Kim KM, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2023 Update on Procedure Data and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 29:S0003-4975(23)01219.
PubMed Abstract available

DIMAGLI A, Gaudino M, Harik L, Sinha S, et al
Comparative Analysis of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes in Women Using Different Conduits in the National UK Data Set.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 16:S0003-4975(23)01163.
PubMed Abstract available

O'GARA PT
Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 3:S0003-4975(23)01141.
PubMed

SAHA P, Tjoeng YL, Algaze C, Kameny R, et al
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiac Reintervention after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 1:S0003-4975(23)01135.
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October 2023

ELFAKI LA, Nwakoby A, Keshishi M, Vervoort D, et al
RACE AND ETHNICITY IN CARDIAC SURGERY: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 30:S0003-4975(23)01133.
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STEPHENS EH, Romano JC, Carpenter AJ, Yang SC, et al
Workforce and Training Implications of the 2022 Congenital Heart Surgery Practice Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 20:S0003-4975(23)01071.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Habib R, Szeto WY, Sabik JF, et al
Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Contemporary Trial Benchmark.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 16:S0003-4975(23)01064.
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AHMED A, Iribarne A
Heterogeneity Among Institutional Red Blood Cell Transfusion Rates With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0003-4975(23)01059.
PubMed

GRANT MC
Extubation after cardiac surgery: It's not the destination, it's the journey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0003-4975(23)01060.
PubMed

SERVAIS EL
Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy-Searching for a Crystal Ball.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 11:S0003-4975(23)01058.
PubMed

SAADAT S, Engelman DT, Schwann TA
Multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 10:S0003-4975(23)01043.
PubMed

BROMBERGER B, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J
Outcomes of Lung Transplantation for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Glass Half Full or Still Half Empty?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 8:S0003-4975(23)01038.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Aortic valve repair versus replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 8:S0003-4975(23)01040.
PubMed

JAMES L, Smith DE, Galloway AC, Paone D, et al
Routine Extubation in the Operating Room after Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 6:S0003-4975(23)01031.
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KITTLESON MM
Optimizing Heart Transplantation: The Importance of Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 5:S0003-4975(23)01032.
PubMed

STACK KO, Schluger C, Roberts AL, Lawrence K, et al
Impact of Ventricular Dysfunction and Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation on Pre-Fontan Attrition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:778-785.
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CHEN CY, Lin CP, Hung KC, Chan YH, et al
Durability of Biological Valves Implanted in Aortic or Mitral Positions: A Nationwide Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:751-757.
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CLARKE NS, Thibault D, Alejo D, Chiswell K, et al
Contemporary Patterns of Care in Tetralogy of Fallot: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Data.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:768-775.
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SOHN SH, Hwang HY
Functional Complete Revascularization Matters.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:863.
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KULSHRESTHA K, Morales DLS
It's Good to Be Young: Early Survival Data for COVID-19 Lung Transplant Recipients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:828-829.
PubMed

FREISCHLAG K, Lynch TJ, Ievlev V, Gries C, et al
A Matched Survival Analysis of Lung Transplant Recipients With Coronavirus Disease 2019-Related Respiratory Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:819-828.
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KIM MP, Mavroudis C, Jacobs JP, Yang SC, et al
Impact of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association James W. Brooks Scholarship.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:830-833.
PubMed Abstract available

CETTA F, Stephens EH
Attrition Before Fontan vs Creating a Bad Fontan: The Dilemma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:785-786.
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September 2023

HAHN RT, Lawlor MK, Davidson CJ, Badhwar V, et al
Tricuspid Valve Academic Research Consortium Definitions for Tricuspid Regurgitation and Trial Endpoints.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0003-4975(23)00969.
PubMed Abstract available

HALL DJ, Angeles CE, Guenther TM, Xia Y, et al
Bilateral Lung Transplantation: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 28:S0003-4975(23)01029.
PubMed

CLAUS I, Veeragandham R, Zacek P, Vojacek J, et al
Aortic Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 28:S0003-4975(23)01028.
PubMed

BACKER CL, Overman DM, Dearani JA, Romano JC, et al
Recommendations for Centers Performing Pediatric Heart Surgery in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 25:S0003-4975(23)00915.
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PERRIN N, Ben Ali W, Ludwig S, Duncan A, et al
Outcomes After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement According to Regurgitation Etiology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 15:S0003-4975(23)00956.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Surgical treatment of active mitral valve endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 15:S0003-4975(23)00957.
PubMed

TOMSIC A, de Weger A, van der Stoel M, Klautz RJM, et al
A Nationwide Study on Mitral Valve Repair Versus Replacement for Active Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 13:S0003-4975(23)00938.
PubMed Abstract available

KALATA S, Singh B, Graham N, Fan Z, et al
Epidemiology Of Postoperative Complications After Esophagectomy: Implications for Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0003-4975(23)00936.
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BENCIE N, Savorgnan F, Binsalamah Z, Resheidat A, et al
Cardiac Arrest With or Without Need for Extracorporeal Life Support After Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 11:S0003-4975(23)00935.
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OSAROGIAGBON RU, Ray MA, Fehnel C, Akinbobola O, et al
Two Interventions on Pathologic Nodal Staging in a Population-Based Lung Cancer Resection Cohort.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 5:S0003-4975(23)00927.
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FLORISSI I, Chidi AP, Liu Y, Ruck JM, et al
Racial Disparities in Waitlist Outcomes of Patients Listed for Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 4:S0003-4975(23)00918.
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DO-NGUYEN CC, Sturmer DL, Yang G, Hawkins RB, et al
Oxygen Delivery Thresholds During Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Risk for Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:607-613.
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GRIFFETH EM, Dearani JA, Schaff HV, Johnson JN, et al
Septal Myectomy Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:499-507.
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ROAT-SHUMWAY S, Tonelli CM, Baker MS, Abdelsattar ZM, et al
Prognosis of Unresected vs Resected Small Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:553-561.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLST KA, Schaff HV
Beyond Surgical Volume: Time to Focus on Improving Procedure-Specific Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:656-657.
PubMed

SAID SM
Inspiris Resilia Early Failure in the Pulmonary Position: Is It the Technique or the Valve?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:651-652.
PubMed

KULSHRESTHA K, Morales DLS
Right Ventricular Dominance and Fontan Failure: Where Do We Go From Here and What Is a Success?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:515-516.
PubMed

THORNTON SW, Meza JM, Prabhu NK, Kang L, et al
Impact of Ventricular Dominance on Long-Term Fontan Outcomes: A 25-year Single-institution Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:508-515.
PubMed Abstract available

MEGNA D, Catarino P
Are Staged Sequential Single Lung Transplants as Good as a Bilateral Lung Transplant in the First Place?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:605-606.
PubMed

POMPILI C, Omar S, Ilyas MH, Velikova G, et al
Patient-reported Physical Function Is Associated With Survival After Lung Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:563-569.
PubMed Abstract available

KEHARA H, Mangukia C, Sunagawa G, Zhao H, et al
Two Staged Single Lung Transplants in the Current Era: A United Network for Organ Sharing Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:599-605.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEONG D, Eisenberg R, Lamour JM, Hsu DT, et al
Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes of Children and Young Adults With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:588-597.
PubMed Abstract available

WURCEL AG, Zubiago J, Reyes J, Smyth E, et al
Surgeons' Perspectives on Valve Surgery in People With Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:492-498.
PubMed Abstract available

ZURCHER JR, Grubb KJ
Long Enough to Predict Durability in Young Patients?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:490-491.
PubMed

JAVADIKASGARI H, McGurk S, Newell PC, Awtry JA, et al
Evolving Concept of Aortic Valve Replacement in Asymptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 1:S0003-4975(23)00914.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2023

WELKE KF, Karamlou T, O'Brien SM, Dearani JA, et al
Contemporary Relationship Between Hospital Volume and Outcomes in Congenital Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 29:S0003-4975(23)00904.
PubMed Abstract available

PARKER W
The first mitral valve replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 25:S0003-4975(23)00910.
PubMed

ALCASID NJ, Velotta JB
Challenges in Discovering the Optimal Anastomotic Approach to Improve Quality of Life in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 24:S0003-4975(23)00903.
PubMed

GIRDAUSKAS E, Balaban U, Herrmann E, Bauer T, et al
Aortic valve repair results in better 1-year survival than replacement: results from German Aortic Valve Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 23:S0003-4975(23)00900.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in 2023: Where does reality now sit ?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0003-4975(23)00901.
PubMed

MORI M, Parsons N, Krane M, Guy TS, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 16:S0003-4975(23)00852.
PubMed Abstract available

DOLAN DP, Visa M, Lee D, Lung KC, et al
Rapid discharge after anatomic lung resection: Is ambulatory surgery for early lung cancer possible?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 14:S0003-4975(23)00851.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG KN, Xie Q, Wei X, Gong R, et al
Advantages of totally stapled Collard over circular stapled technique for cervical esophagectomy anastomosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 11:S0003-4975(23)00828.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG L, Yu L
Lymphadenectomy as a Benchmark to Surgical Quality in Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 11:S0003-4975(23)00849.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Aortic valve sparing operations in the presence of aortic cusp prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0003-4975(23)00825.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Aortic valve reimplantation or aortic root replacement with a valved conduit?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0003-4975(23)00826.
PubMed

WADOWSKI BJ, Wang S, Angel LF, Geraci TC, et al
Prolonged Ischemia Increases Complications Among High- and Low-Volume Centers in Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:374-381.
PubMed Abstract available

HOOK JE, Delany DR, Buckley JR, Chowdhury SM, et al
Factors Associated With Mortality and Adverse Outcomes After Truncus Arteriosus Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:358-364.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG Z, Subramanian MP, Puri V
Thoracic Surgery Regionalization: A Step Toward Health Care Equity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:442-443.
PubMed

BHAMIDIPATI CM, Hancock Friesen CL, Bloom JP, Beckerman Z, et al
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery: On Track to Succeed or Time to Reset?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:208-211.
PubMed

PATTAKOS G
Further Insights Into the New Field of TAVR Explant Surgery: Debunking One Myth at a Time.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:321.
PubMed

LOBDELL KW, Crotwell S, Frederick J, Watts LT, et al
Technologic Transformation of Perioperative Cardiac Care and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:413-419.
PubMed Abstract available

KONSTANTINOV IE
Arterial Switch Operation in Children With Aortic Arch Obstruction: Impact of Size Discrepancy Between the Great Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:348.
PubMed

LEE SO, Kim DH, Choi ES, Kwon BS, et al
Outcomes of Arterial Switch Operation With Aortic Arch Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:340-347.
PubMed Abstract available

NELSON JS, Thibault D, O'Brien SM, Feins EN, et al
Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Congenital Mortality Risk Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:331-338.
PubMed Abstract available

ST-LOUIS R, Voisine P
Vancomycin to Reduce Sternal Wound Infections: The Discussion Continues.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:441-442.
PubMed

TANEM JM, Scott JP, Hoffman GM, Niebler RA, et al
Nuclear Cell-Free DNA Predicts Adverse Events After Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:349-356.
PubMed Abstract available

IVANOV Y, Buratto E, Ishigami S, Chowdhuri KR, et al
Kawashima Procedure: The Impact of Age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:366-372.
PubMed Abstract available

WYLER VON BALLMOOS MC, Badhwar V
Concomitant Surgical Ablation Enhances Survival: The Question Is No Longer Why, But Why Not?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:305-306.
PubMed

UEDA Y, Somamoto S, Kawabata S, Midorikawa K, et al
Development of a Novel Material to Promote Wound Healing at Bronchial Defects.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:239-245.
PubMed Abstract available

YATES TA, McGilvray M, Schill MR, Barron L, et al
Performance of an Irrigated Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation Clamp on Explanted Human Hearts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:307-313.
PubMed Abstract available

POTTER AL, Spasojevic A, Raman V, Hurd JC, et al
The Increasing Adoption of Minimally Invasive Lobectomy in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:222-229.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH AS
Heart Transplantation and the Art of Probability.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 1:S0003-4975(23)00816.
PubMed

July 2023

ABT BG, Elsayed RS, Bojko M, Baker C, et al
MORBIDITY & MORTALITY IN ADULT CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY: PHYSIOLOGIC COMPONENT AUGMENTS RISK PREDICTION.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 30:S0003-4975(23)00800.
PubMed Abstract available

JACOBS JP, Bleiweis MS, Kumar SR, Jacobs ML, et al
Longitudinal Follow-up After Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Highly Valuable but Very Challenging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 28:S0003-4975(23)00809.
PubMed

LENTZ CARVALHO J, Iribarne A
The Sustained Benefit of Mitral Valve Repair versus Replacement in Elderly Patients with Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 28:S0003-4975(23)00802.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
Expert Systematic Review on the Choice of Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 26:S0003-4975(23)00673.
PubMed

MILLER JR, Hill KD, Thibault D, Chiswell K, et al
Outcomes of the Kawashima: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 24:S0003-4975(23)00729.
PubMed Abstract available

SU Y, Zhang YJ, Tu GW, Hou JY, et al
Furosemide responsiveness predicts acute kidney injury progression after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 22:S0003-4975(23)00728.
PubMed Abstract available

ASHFAQ A, Lehenbauer DG, Winlaw DS, Morales DLS, et al
Congenital Heart Surgery: A Marathon not a Sprint.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 19:S0003-4975(23)00713.
PubMed

BROMBERGER B, Brzezinski M, Kukreja J
Prone Positioning after Lung Transplantation Remains Prone to Debate.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 19:S0003-4975(23)00716.
PubMed

BHANDARI K, Sama V, Shorbaji K, Witer L, et al
Risk Factors for 1-Year Mortality Following Heart Transplant in Obese Patients Bridged with an LVAD.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 19:S0003-4975(23)00710.
PubMed Abstract available

HIBINO M, Pandey AK, Verma S, Puar P, et al
Wearable cardiac rhythm monitoring device for detection of post-operative atrial fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 15:S0003-4975(23)00708.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI SA, Wegermann Z, Vemulapalli S, Newell P, et al
Benchmarking Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 14:S0003-4975(23)00707.
PubMed Abstract available

TREFFALLS JA, Shah AM, Worrell CM, Treffalls RN, et al
Two Decades of Declining Medicare Reimbursement in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 7:S0003-4975(23)00687.
PubMed Abstract available

IYENGAR A, Rekhtman D, Weingarten N, Song C, et al
Comparison of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and Impella 5.5 as Heart Transplant Bridging Strategies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 5:S0003-4975(23)00685.
PubMed Abstract available

OH NA, Blitzer D, Chen L, Guariento A, et al
The Impact of Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship on Training and Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 5:S0003-4975(23)00682.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN EG, Pan G, Clifford S, Hyzny EJ, et al
Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury and Long-Term Outcomes following Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 4:S0003-4975(23)00679.
PubMed Abstract available

TOTARO P, Pelenghi S
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation post heart transplantation: How to improve this relationship ?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 4:S0003-4975(23)00675.
PubMed

SINGH SK, Chung MM, Takeda K, Takayama H, et al
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Postcardiotomy Shock: Time to Look for Action Instead of Selection?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:154-155.
PubMed

ALIFANO M
Digital vs Traditional Chest Drainage System: Let's Move (With Prudence) Toward Stronger Evidence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:110.
PubMed

HEUTS S, Mariani S, van Bussel BCT, Boeken U, et al
The Relation Between Obesity and Mortality in Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:147-154.
PubMed Abstract available

DEITZ RL, Emerel L, Chan EG, Ryan JP, et al
Waitlist Mortality and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Bridge to Lung Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:156-162.
PubMed Abstract available

ALFIREVIC A, Li Y, Kelava M, Grady P, et al
Association of Conventional Ultrafiltration on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:164-171.
PubMed Abstract available

COMACCHIO GM, Marulli G, Mendogni P, Andriolo LG, et al
Comparison Between Electronic and Traditional Chest Drainage Systems: A Multicenter Randomized Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:104-109.
PubMed Abstract available

NUROK M, Talmor DS
Optimizing One-Lung Ventilation in Thoracic Surgery-Does Mode of Ventilation Matter?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:179-180.
PubMed

TILL BM, Tchantchaleishvili V, Rajagopal K
Stop the Bleed: Airway Hemorrhage After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:128-129.
PubMed

AZIZ H, Lawton JS
Low Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Require Careful Consideration of Future Consequences.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:77.
PubMed

PALACIOS-MACEDO A, Diliz-Nava H, Cabrera AG
Fontan at High Altitude: Still Searching for the Altitude That Determines Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:201-202.
PubMed

TANAKA A, Chehadi M, Smith HN, Hassan M, et al
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest With Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion: How Long Is Safe?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:27-33.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Nguyen CTN, Yang B, Bolling SF, et al
Cardiac Reoperations in Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:69-76.
PubMed Abstract available

KING G, Buratto E, Daley M, Iyengar A, et al
Impact of Aortic Atresia After Fontan Operation in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:95-102.
PubMed Abstract available

DEARMOND DT, Das NA
Chest Tubes as a Platform for Physiologic Monitoring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:203-204.
PubMed

June 2023

ALCASID NJ, Banks KC, Velotta JB
A Deeper Look at Dilations After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 30:S0003-4975(23)00672.
PubMed

BAUER TM, Yaser JM, Daramola T, Mansour AI, et al
Cardiac Rehabilitation Reduces Two-Year Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 29:S0003-4975(23)00622.
PubMed Abstract available

RECK DOS SANTOS P, D'Cunha J
Lung Transplantation for Older Recipients: The Coming of Age?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0003-4975(23)00618.
PubMed

NIKOLOVA AP, Kobashigawa JA
Complex Calculus -Older Donors for Older Heart Transplant Recipients?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0003-4975(23)00617.
PubMed

ZAID S, Hirji SA, Bapat VN, Denti P, et al
Surgical Explantation of Failed Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 22:S0003-4975(23)00612.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Hayanga JWA, Kawsara M, Sakhuja A, et al
Contemporary Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 21:S0003-4975(23)00607.
PubMed Abstract available

ABOU CHAAR MK, Godin A, Harmsen WS, Wzientek C, et al
Determinants of Long-Term Survival Decades After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 21:S0003-4975(23)00608.
PubMed Abstract available

KURLANSKY PA, Traad EA, Ebra G
Mitral repair versus replacement for degenerative mitral regurgitation in patients aged >/=65 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 10:S0003-4975(23)00582.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE SI, Son KH, Park CH
Optimal Dose Warfarin for Asian Patients after Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0003-4975(23)00583.
PubMed

MAGRUDER JT, Holst KA, Thourani VH
Small, Smaller, Smallest: Minimally Invasive Approaches to Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0003-4975(23)00588.
PubMed

LOBDELL KW
Let's Unify and Prioritize an Assault on Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0003-4975(23)00580.
PubMed

KURLANSKY PA
Failure to Rescue in Cardiac Surgery: Where do we go from here?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0003-4975(23)00578.
PubMed

HOSOBA S, Ito T, Mori M, Kato R, et al
Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement: Initial Outcomes of Isolated and Concomitant Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 3:S0003-4975(23)00571.
PubMed Abstract available

ONWUGBUFOR MT, Soni ML, Predina JD, Knoll S, et al
Lobectomy For Suspected Lung Cancer Without Prior Diagnosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 2:S0003-4975(23)00576.
PubMed Abstract available

KULSHRESTHA K, Greenberg JW, Guzman-Gomez AM, Kennedy JT 3rd, et al
Up to an Hour of Donor Resuscitation Does Not Affect Pediatric Heart Transplantation Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 2:S0003-4975(23)00569.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJA SM
Steroid Use and Perioperative Complications of Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1558-1559.
PubMed

KNEUERTZ PJ, Abdel-Rasoul M, D'Souza DM, Moffatt-Bruce SD, et al
Wedge Resection vs Lobectomy for Clinical Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Occult Lymph Node Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1344-1351.
PubMed Abstract available

REZANIA K, Soliven B, Garassino MC, Donington J, et al
Postoperative Complications of Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis: Does Steroid Use Play a Role?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1558.
PubMed

LAZAR HL
Vancomycin Paste Should Be Used in All Sternotomies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1561-1562.
PubMed

GHOSH RM, Whitehead KK, Harris MA, Kalb E, et al
Longitudinal Trends of Vascular Flow and Growth in Patients Undergoing Fontan Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1486-1492.
PubMed Abstract available

MANGANIELLO S, Soquet J, Mugnier A, Rousse N, et al
David Procedure: A 21-year Experience With 300 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1403-1410.
PubMed Abstract available

MISRA A, Halas R, Kobayashi D, Walters HL 3rd, et al
Outcomes of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease and Trait After Congenital Heart Disease Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1494-1502.
PubMed Abstract available

AGRAWAL A, Ho E, Chaddha U, Demirkol B, et al
Factors Associated With Diagnostic Accuracy of Robotic Bronchoscopy With 12-Month Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1361-1368.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2023

IYENGAR A, Song C, Weingarten N, Rekhtman D, et al
Prosthesis Choice in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 26:S0003-4975(23)00509.
PubMed Abstract available

MANSUR A, Potter AL, Nees A, Sands J, et al
The Role of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Early-Stage Combined Small-Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 26:S0003-4975(23)00508.
PubMed Abstract available

FEINGOLD PL, Bryan D, Kuckelman J, Kennedy-Shaffer L, et al
Anastomotic Stricture After Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 24:S0003-4975(23)00507.
PubMed Abstract available

GOTTLIEB-SEN D
Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Challenges of Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 23:S0003-4975(23)00500.
PubMed

JAMES L, Iribarne A
Failure to Rescue in Cardiac Surgery: A Need for Improved Reporting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 23:S0003-4975(23)00498.
PubMed

VERMA A, Williamson CG, Bakhtiyar SS, Hadaya J, et al
Center-Level Variation in Failure to Rescue Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 12:S0003-4975(23)00495.
PubMed Abstract available

LUC JGY, Preventza O
Gender Disparities in Cardiac Surgery Trials.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 11:S0003-4975(23)00492.
PubMed

SHOU BL, Schena S
Early Re-exploration for Postoperative Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery is Beneficial Regardless of Bleeding Site, Even When Undetectable.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 11:S0003-4975(23)00493.
PubMed

MILLS M, John M, Tang R, Fundora MP, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants and Children: Experience using a 15 mm Mechanical Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 5:S0003-4975(23)00468.
PubMed Abstract available

FRICK AE, Schiefer J, Maleczek M, Schwarz S, et al
The Effect of Prone Positioning after Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 5:S0003-4975(23)00472.
PubMed Abstract available

MUNERETTO C, Baudo M, Rosati F, Petruccelli RD, et al
Thoracoscopic surgical ablation of lone atrial fibrillation: long-term outcomes at 7 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 5:S0003-4975(23)00470.
PubMed Abstract available

ALAMEDDINE AK
Apropos of Perioperative Single-Unit Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 3:S0003-4975(23)00465.
PubMed

OHIRA S, Okumura K, Hirani R, Martinez S, et al
The Use of Donor Hearts 50 Year-Old or Greater to Septuagenarians in Heart Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 3:S0003-4975(23)00469.
PubMed Abstract available

VURAL KM
New Insights on Albumin Use in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 2:S0003-4975(23)00460.
PubMed

ECKEY H, Heseler S, Hiligsmann M
Economic Evaluation of Endoscopic vs Open Vein Harvesting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1144-1150.
PubMed Abstract available

Fifty-Ninth Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1322-1324.
PubMed

CHEN Q, Catarino P
Venoarterial or Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplant?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1280-1281.
PubMed

TAKAHASHI T, Terada Y, Pasque MK, Nava RG, et al
Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1273-1280.
PubMed Abstract available

VISHWANATH N, Del Re A, Rivera Perla KM, Sobti N, et al
National Analysis of Sternal Wound Complications and Readmissions After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1136-1142.
PubMed Abstract available

ADACHI I, Peng DM, Hollander SA, Simpson KE, et al
Sixth Annual Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support (Pedimacs) Report: The Society Of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs Annual Report.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1098-1108.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM HH, Yoo KJ, Youn YN
A Randomized Trial of Clopidogrel vs Ticagrelor After Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1127-1134.
PubMed Abstract available

RYAN CT, Iribarne A
Cost Effectiveness of Endoscopic Vein Harvest for CABG.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1150-1151.
PubMed

CONTRERAS N, Litle VR
Pulmonary Segmentectomy: Does Virtual Reality Have Bite?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1255-1256.
PubMed

ROGERS AL, Akhter SA
Platelet Function Testing-Based Timing of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1331-1332.
PubMed

BAKHUIS W, Sadeghi AH, Moes I, Maat APWM, et al
Essential Surgical Plan Modifications After Virtual Reality Planning in 50 Consecutive Segmentectomies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1247-1255.
PubMed Abstract available

HEINISCH PP, Kido T, Burri M, Kornyeva A, et al
Impact of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Staged Single Ventricle Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1213-1221.
PubMed Abstract available

BOVE T
Rapid Deployment Prostheses: Changing Paradigm of Aortic Annulus Sizing?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1327-1328.
PubMed

MARTINEZ-COMENDADOR J, Gonzalez-Barbeito M, Estevez-Cid F
Reducing the Incidence of Pacemaker With Perceval: Technique Not Oversizing the Annulus Is the Clue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1327.
PubMed

GRAHAM G, Dearani JA, Niaz T, Crow S, et al
Outcomes of Biventricular and Single Ventricle Heterotaxy Patients: A Single Center Five-Decade Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1206-1211.
PubMed Abstract available

SAINATHAN S, Monge M, Schettino C, Mulinari L, et al
HeartMate 3 VAD in a Single-Ventricle Patient Palliated With a Superior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e121-e123.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER DL, Durden FL
Chest Wall Reconstruction Utilizing Ovine-derived Reinforced Tissue Matrix.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1266-1272.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2023

FUKUHARA S, Wu X, Hawkins R, Ailawadi G, et al
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis after Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 28:S0003-4975(23)00456.
PubMed Abstract available

TALVASTO A, Ilmakunnas M, Raivio P, Vlasov H, et al
Albumin Infusion and Blood Loss after Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 27:S0003-4975(23)00457.
PubMed Abstract available

ZMORA R, Spector L, Bass J, Thomas A, et al
Procedure-specific center volume and mortality following infantile congenital heart surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 24:S0003-4975(23)00402.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAJIMA J
Is sublobar resection applicable to T1c non-small cell lung cancer?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 20:S0003-4975(23)00398.
PubMed

PHILLIPS JD, Fay KA, Wakeam E, Graham NJ, et al
Food Deserts Increase Readmission After Esophagectomy for Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 18:S0003-4975(23)00396.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARIS VA
How Should We Gauge the Risk/Benefit Relationship of Cryoprecipitate Transfusion Following Cardiac Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 15:S0003-4975(23)00389.
PubMed

BAKHTIYAR SS, Sakowitz S, Ali K, Chervu N, et al
Combined Heart-Liver versus Isolated Heart Transplantation in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 12:S0003-4975(23)00371.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKATA T, De La Pena C, Ohira S
Functional or Anatomical Completeness of Revascularization after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 11:S0003-4975(23)00369.
PubMed

PRABHU NK, Wong MK, Klapper JA, Haney JC, et al
Computed Tomography Volumetrics for Size Matching in Lung Transplantation for Restrictive Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 7:S0003-4975(23)00361.
PubMed Abstract available

VERMA A, Bakhtiyar SS, Chervu N, Hadaya J, et al
Center-Level Variation in Failure to Rescue Following Elective Adult Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 7:S0003-4975(23)00362.
PubMed Abstract available

MENTIAS A, Saad M, Menon V, Reed GW, et al
Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:870-876.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON DJ
High Stakes Surgery Demands Perfect Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:998-999.
PubMed

IVASCU GIRARDI N, Cushing MM, Evered LA, Benedetto U, et al
Incidence and Impact of a Single-Unit Red Blood Cell Transfusion: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database 2010-2019.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1035-1041.
PubMed Abstract available

HUNT M, Bermudez CA
Early Antireflux Surgery After Lung Transplant: Can We Justify the Risk?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1033-1034.
PubMed

HANDLER SS, Chan T, Ghanayem NS, Rudd N, et al
Impact of Reintervention During Stage 1 Palliation Hospitalization: A National, Multicenter Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:975-981.
PubMed Abstract available

ECKHAUSER A
Are Bioprosthetic Pulmonary Valve Replacements Inducing Regurgitation or Inspiring Reflection?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1007-1008.
PubMed

CANGUT B, Schaff HV, Suri RM, Greason KL, et al
Excess Reintervention With Mitroflow Prosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement: Ten-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:949-956.
PubMed Abstract available

SAID SM, Hiremath G, Aggarwal V, Bass J, et al
Early Concerning Outcomes for the Edwards Inspiris Resilia Bioprosthesis in the Pulmonary Position.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1000-1007.
PubMed Abstract available

HSIA TY
Polytetrafluoroethylene Right Ventricular-Pulmonary Artery Conduit in Bigger Sizes: Bespoke and Fit for Purpose.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:990.
PubMed

COMAS GM, Wei LM, Badhwar V
To Treat or Not to Treat? The Real Question on Anticoagulation After Mitral Repair Remains Unanswered.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:973-974.
PubMed

SWANSON SJ
Going Green: Efforts to Understand and Recommend New Technology in Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1077.
PubMed

CHENG AM, Berfield KS
Air Leak Management in the Digital Age-We Still Need to Decipher the Data.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:853.
PubMed

HAMILTON BCS, Nguyen D, Grondin SC, Sadaba JR, et al
Global Makeup of Cardiothoracic Surgeons as Represented by Our Major Societies and Associations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1052-1060.
PubMed Abstract available

ADACHI H, Wakimoto S, Ando K, Yamamoto T, et al
Optimal Chest Drainage Method After Anatomic Lung Resection: A Prospective Observational Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:845-852.
PubMed Abstract available

STROBEL RJ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, Young AM, et al
Socioeconomic Distress Associated With Increased Use of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Over Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:914-921.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN L, Hammoud MS, Karamlou T
Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training: Room for Improvement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1083-1084.
PubMed

WILLIAMS KM, Wang H, Bajaj SS, Hironaka CE, et al
Career Progression and Research Productivity of Women in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1043-1050.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM MP
Chest Tubes Are Painful.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:843-844.
PubMed

LAVEN IEWG, Franssen AJPM, van Dijk DPJ, Daemen JHT, et al
A No-Chest-Drain Policy After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Wedge Resection in Selected Patients: Our 12-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:835-843.
PubMed Abstract available

RIOS-ORTEGA JC, Sisniegas-Razon J, Yepez-Calderon C, Davila-Durand M, et al
Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using Autologous Pericardium: A Promising Technique to Consider.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e105-e107.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2023

MIMAE T, Saji H, Nakamura H, Okumura N, et al
Sublobar resection for non-small-cell lung cancer in octogenarians: a prospective, multicenter study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 31:S0003-4975(23)00343.
PubMed Abstract available

VERVOORT D, Fenton KN
Cardiac Surgery in Variable-Resource Contexts: Overly Ambitious or Long Overdue?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 23:S0003-4975(23)00294.
PubMed

BACH M, Kulasegaran S, Kumar B
Unpicking the complexities of post-esophagectomy quality of life.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 22:S0003-4975(23)00297.
PubMed

OKADA M, Mimae T, Miyata Y
Segmentectomy and wedge resection should be distinguished as sublobar resections for lung cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 22:S0003-4975(23)00296.
PubMed

BALKHY HH
Achieving Mastery in Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Why Stop at One Internal Thoracic Artery Graft!?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 21:S0003-4975(23)00291.
PubMed

SANAIHA Y, Verma A, Downey P, Hadaya J, et al
Center-Level Variation in Hospitalization Costs of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 18:S0003-4975(23)00288.
PubMed Abstract available

HUCKABY LV, Grubb KJ
One Fell Swoop: Addressing Combined Aortic Stenosis and Regurgitation with TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 16:S0003-4975(23)00285.
PubMed

BOLGER JC, Castro PP, Marwah A, Tavakoli I, et al
Nodal yield <15 is associated with reduced survival in esophagectomy and is a quality metric.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 12:S0003-4975(23)00254.
PubMed Abstract available

HINTON JV, Xing Z, Fletcher CM, Perry LA, et al
Association of perioperative cryoprecipitate transfusion and mortality after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 11:S0003-4975(23)00273.
PubMed Abstract available

MALAS J, Chen Q, Akhmerov A, Tremblay LP, et al
Experience With SynCardia Total Artificial Heart as a Bridge to Transplantation in 100 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:725-732.
PubMed Abstract available

AD N
Blood Transfusion, Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery, and Late Survival: An Impossible Task Done Well.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:769-770.
PubMed

HANDY JR
The Safety of Pulmonary Metastasectomy: Third Operations and Beyond.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:685-686.
PubMed

PIWKOWSKI C, Gabryel P, Campisi A, Orlowski TM, et al
Ninety-Day Mortality of Thoracoscopic vs Open Lobectomy: A Large Multicenter Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:693-699.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLS AC, Hofstetter WL, Mehran RJ, Rajaram R, et al
Repeated Pulmonary Metastasectomy: Third Operations and Beyond.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:679-685.
PubMed Abstract available

KARUSH JM, Alex G, Geissen N, Wakefield C, et al
Predicting Non-home Discharge After Lung Surgery: Analysis of the General Thoracic Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:687-692.
PubMed Abstract available

ASFARI A, Jacobs JP, Byrnes JW, Borasino S, et al
Norwood Operation: Immediate vs Delayed Sternal Closure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:649-654.
PubMed Abstract available

WILSON TG, Iyengar AJ, Zentner D, Zannino D, et al
Liver Cirrhosis After the Fontan Procedure: Impact of Atrioventricular Valve Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:664-670.
PubMed Abstract available

SUZUKI K, Oizumi H, Suzuki J, Watanabe H, et al
Thoracoscopic Lateral Basal Segmentectomy Based on Dissection Along the Intersegmental Veins.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e83-e85.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Reoperations After the Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:639-640.
PubMed

HEIDEN BT, Kozower BD
Value-based Care in Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:677-678.
PubMed

TOKUNO J, Fried GM
Digital Education in General Thoracic Surgery: A Narrative Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:787-794.
PubMed Abstract available

OUCHI T, Kato N, Sakuma H
Relevance of Residual Dissection After Thoracotomy to Development of Stent Graft-induced New Entry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
PubMed

LAWRENCE K, Fukuhara S, Ibrahim ME
Technique and Not Preoperative Factors Determine Ross Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:632.
PubMed

HUANG W, Wang K, Chen F, Li G, et al
Intraoperative Fluorescence Visualization in Thoracoscopic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e79-e81.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL PM, Zapata D, Qu W, Callahan M, et al
Bioprosthetic Pulmonary Valve Dysfunction in Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:641-648.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2023

JONSSON A, Binongo J, Patel P, Wang Y, et al
Mastering the Learning Curve for Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 25:S0003-4975(23)00171.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG B
Aortic Valve Replacement vs Aortic Valve Replacement + Annular Enlargement: Apples to Oranges?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 24:S0003-4975(23)00170.
PubMed

BARILI F, Onorati F, D'Errigo P, Rosato S, et al
BILATERAL INTERNAL THORACIC ARTERIES IMPROVE 10-YEAR OUTCOMES OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 21:S0003-4975(23)00161.
PubMed Abstract available

SWETS MC, Termorshuizen F, de Keizer NF, van Paassen J, et al
Influenza season and outcome after elective cardiac surgery: an observational cohort study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 18:S0003-4975(23)00144.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSEF S, Bianco V, Kliner D, Toma C, et al
Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Concomitant Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 13:S0003-4975(23)00133.
PubMed Abstract available

STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA, Jaroszewski DE
Pectus Excavatum in Cardiac Surgery Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 11:S0003-4975(23)00125.
PubMed Abstract available

RANARD LS, Vahl TP, Thourani VH
Weighing TAVR versus SAVR for Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 9:S0003-4975(23)00124.
PubMed

JAHANGIRI M
Redo Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in the Era of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3:S0003-4975(23)00097.
PubMed

LAHIRI S, Nurok M
The evolving evidence for real-time neurophysiological monitoring in mitigating the risk of stroke with cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3:S0003-4975(23)00098.
PubMed

LEHR EJ
Old Meets New - Cold ventricular fibrillatory arrest and robotic cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3:S0003-4975(23)00096.
PubMed

NA B, Kang CH, Na KJ, Park S, et al
Risk factors of anastomosis stricture after esophagectomy and the impact of anastomosis technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0003-4975(23)00092.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUCEK K, Mastropietro CW, Beall J, Keller E, et al
Staged versus Complete Repair in Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0003-4975(23)00095.
PubMed Abstract available

TANIGUCHI T, Morimoto T, Yamaji K, Shirai S, et al
Life Expectancy of Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis in Relation to Age and Surgical Risk Score.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0003-4975(23)00094.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKAEEN FG
Routine Intensive Care May Be Selectively Skipped After Robotic Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:518.
PubMed

SOW M, Ginde S, Bartz P, Cohen S, et al
The Supported vs Unsupported Ross in Pediatric Patients: Neoaortic Root and Ventricular Function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:453-460.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDELSATTAR ZM, Joshi V, Cassivi S, Kor D, et al
Preoperative Type and Screen Before General Thoracic Surgery: A Nomogram to Reduce Unnecessary Tests.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:519-525.
PubMed Abstract available

EMANI SM
How to Manage the Pulmonary Valve During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:469-470.
PubMed

DEL FORNO B, Carino D, Bisogno A, Rizzello A, et al
Mitral Repair With Complete Rings or Posterior Bands in Barlow Disease: Long-term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:421-427.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHULTE LJ, Miller PC, Bhat AN, Carvajal-Dominguez HG, et al
Evolution of Pulmonary Valve Management During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: A 14-year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:462-469.
PubMed Abstract available

HIBINO M, Pandey AK, Chan V, Mazer CD, et al
Risk Factors for Postrepair Elevated Mitral Gradient: A Post-hoc Analysis of a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:437-443.
PubMed Abstract available

KEELING WB, Tian D, Farrington W, Sinatra R, et al
Prolonged Periods of Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion Are Safe During Elective Arch Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:387-394.
PubMed Abstract available

MACGILLIVRAY TE
The Time Is Now for the Aortic Team.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:549.
PubMed

KHULLAR OV, Perez A, Dixon M, Binongo JN, et al
Routine Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessment Into Thoracic Surgery Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:526-532.
PubMed Abstract available

SIDDIQUE A
Is It Time for an Aortic Team?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:548-549.
PubMed

EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aorta Dissection After Self-expanding TAVR by Suprasternal Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e41-e44.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE ACH, Madariaga MLL, Liao C, Ferguson MK, et al
Gender Bias in Judging Frailty and Fitness for Lung Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:356-361.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2023

NARAYAN P, Dimagli A, Fudulu DP, Sinha S, et al
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Reoperative Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in The United Kingdom.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 27:S0003-4975(23)00087.
PubMed Abstract available

SOLETTI GJ, Perezgrovas-Olaria R, Dimagli A, Harik L, et al
Gender Disparities in Cardiac Surgery Trials: Leadership, Authorship, and Patient Enrollment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 24:S0003-4975(23)00040.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Badhwar V
Can We Make It a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood for Mitral Valve Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 19:S0003-4975(23)00036.
PubMed

KULSHRESTHA K, Morales DLS
It takes two: Outcomes of pediatric heart transplant candidates with renal dysfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 19:S0003-4975(23)00037.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, St Louis JD, Jaquiss RDB, Feins EN, et al
Report of the 2022 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Practice Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 18:S0003-4975(23)00034.
PubMed Abstract available

HSU PK, Chien LI, Chuang LC, Lee YY, et al
Modified en bloc esophagectomy for squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 17:S0003-4975(23)00033.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDNER S, Kurlansky P
Multi-arterial grafting and the challenge of redefining quality in coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00025.
PubMed

CHEN Q, Bowdish ME, Malas J, Roach A, et al
Isolated Tricuspid Operations: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

KAPLAN EF, Strobel RJ, Young AM, Wisniewski AM, et al
Cardiac Surgery Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened across all Socioeconomic Statuses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00020.
PubMed Abstract available

KUMAR SR, Gaynor JW, Jones LA, Krohn C, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database: 2022 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(23)00018.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHWAR V, Chikwe J, Gillinov AM, Vemulapalli S, et al
Risk of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair for Primary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(22)01611.
PubMed Abstract available

MACKAY EJ, Zhang B, Shah RM, Augoustides JG, et al
Predictors of Intraoperative Echocardiography: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(23)00021.
PubMed Abstract available

WEKSLER B
The Sun is Setting on Open Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 10:S0003-4975(23)00023.
PubMed

FISCHER S, Romano G, Sharan L, Warnecke G, et al
Surgical Rehearsal for Mitral Valve Repair: Personalizing Surgical Simulation by 3D-Printing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 10:S0003-4975(23)00015.
PubMed Abstract available

FLESERIU CM, Sultan I, Brown JA, Mina A, et al
Role of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Preventing Stroke after Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 9:S0003-4975(23)00017.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUURA K, Yamamoto H, Miyata H, Matsumiya G, et al
Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients on Dialysis: Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 9:S0003-4975(23)00013.
PubMed Abstract available

ALSOUFI B, Kozik D, Lambert AN, Deshpande S, et al
Associated Factors And Impact Of Persistent Renal Dysfunction In Pediatric Heart Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 9:S0003-4975(23)00016.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM KM, Arghami A, Habib R, Daneshmand MA, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2022 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 6:S0003-4975(23)00008.
PubMed Abstract available

IYENGAR A, Patrick WL, Helmers MR, Kelly JJ, et al
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Independently Predicts Outcomes After Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 6:S0003-4975(23)00009.
PubMed Abstract available

CHU MWA, Ruel M, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
Low-Dose Versus Standard Warfarin After Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 4:S0003-4975(23)00005.
PubMed Abstract available

VELEZ AK, Alejo D, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, et al
Multiple Arterial Graft Use in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Surgeon Perspective vs Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 3:S0003-4975(23)00002.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN JR, Baker RA, Shore-Lesserson L, Fox AA, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists/American Society of Extracorporeal Technology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Adult Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:34-42.
PubMed

ENGELMAN DT, Shaw AD
A Turnkey Order Set for Prevention of Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:11-15.
PubMed

SERVAIS EL, Blasberg JD, Brown LM, Towe CW, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: 2022 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:43-49.
PubMed Abstract available

GLENN ET, Harman JR, Marietta J, Lake J, et al
Impact of a Surgical Wound Infection Prevention Bundle in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:126-134.
PubMed Abstract available

WARD AF, Schaff HV, Dearani JA
Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:20-24.
PubMed

LUNDY EF, Karimi Galougahi K, Dominguez-Sulca D, Chowdhury E, et al
Visualizing Inside Conduits-Intraoperative Screening of Grafts by Optical Coherence Tomography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:266-271.
PubMed Abstract available

GANAPATHI AM, Whitson BA, Heh V, Keller BC, et al
Donor and Recipient Hepatitis C Status Does Not Affect Rejection in Thoracic Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:221-230.
PubMed Abstract available

HUDSPETH LA, Khosravi MA, Mohamed N, Warner S, et al
The Benefits of a Remote Virtual Presence Thoracic Surgery Observership.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:16-19.
PubMed

PAGANI FD
No Reason to Reject a Hepatitis C Positive Thoracic Organ Donor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:230-231.
PubMed

BATCHELOR TJP
Can Enhanced Recovery Pathways Prevent Opioid-Related Harm in Thoracic Surgical Patients?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:256.
PubMed

STROBEL RJ, Krebs ED, Cunningham M, Chaudry B, et al
Enhanced Recovery Protocol Associated With Decreased 3-Month Opioid Use After Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:241-247.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE GS, Bisleri G, Tam DY
Deep Sternal Wound Infections: One Bad Cut, a Lifetime of Trouble.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:280-281.
PubMed

NAJM HK, Ahmad M, Hammoud MS, Costello JP, et al
Surgical Pearls of the Transconal Unroofing Procedure-Modifications and Midterm Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e29-e31.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM WD, Wei B
Robotic Resection of Pulmonary Sequestration With Fluorescence Image Guidance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e15-e16.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2022

GAUDINO MFL, An KR, Calhoon J
Mechanisms for the Superiority of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Complex Coronary Artery Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 29:S0003-4975(22)01625.
PubMed

YOUSEF S, Serna-Gallegos D, Brown JA, Ogami T, et al
Outcomes of Root Enlargement Versus Root Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 27:S0003-4975(22)01613.
PubMed Abstract available

KITAHARA H, Nisivaco S, Piech R, Grady K, et al
Ventricular Fibrillatory Arrest: A Safe Option in Robotic Totally Endoscopic Intracardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 17:S0003-4975(22)01604.
PubMed Abstract available

SAADAT S, Habib R, Engoren M, Mentz G, et al
Multi-arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Practice Patterns in the USA: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 13:S0003-4975(22)01550.
PubMed Abstract available

BONANNO A, Dixon M, Binongo J, Force SD, et al
Recovery of Patient-Reported Quality of Life After Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 13:S0003-4975(22)01551.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUHOUT I, Goldstone AB
Is Nuclear Cell-Free DNA the "Must-Have" for Risk Stratification in Congenital Heart Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 12:S0003-4975(22)01544.
PubMed

ANDERSEN ND
Regionalization in congenital heart surgery - It's not just about volume.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 12:S0003-4975(22)01546.
PubMed

HUNT M, Bermudez CA
Shedding light on the "prolonged ischemia time in lung transplantation" saga. Are we making progress?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 12:S0003-4975(22)01548.
PubMed

ZHOU H, Yu L
How to Appropriately Evaluate Morbidity Following Esophagectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 11:S0003-4975(22)01540.
PubMed

KHAITAN PG, Vekstein AM, Thibault D, Kosinski A, et al
Robotic esophagectomy trends and early surgical outcomes: The US experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2:S0003-4975(22)01506.
PubMed Abstract available

CHETAN D, Szabo A, Fan S, Morgan C, et al
Melody Mitral Valve is a Promising Alternative to Mechanical Valve Replacement for Young Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2:S0003-4975(22)01498.
PubMed Abstract available

DOAN TT, Sachdeva S, Bonilla-Ramirez C, Reaves-O'Neal D, et al
Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries in Children: Postoperative High-risk Anatomic Features.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2:S0003-4975(22)01503.
PubMed Abstract available

ORFANOUDAKI A, Dearani JA, Shahian DM, Badhwar V, et al
Improving Quality in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Exploiting the Untapped Potential of Machine Learning.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1995-2000.
PubMed

EGHTESADY P
Limits of Fontan Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2336-2337.
PubMed

BRANDT WS, Puri V
Bronchial Sleeve Resection After Induction Therapy: Roll Up Your Sleeves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2047-2048.
PubMed

BROWN LM
Striking a Balance With Opioid Use for Pain Management After Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2014-2015.
PubMed

ZHU A, Meza JM, Prabhu NK, McCrary AW, et al
Survival After Intervention for Single-Ventricle Heart Disease Over 15 Years at a Single Institution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2303-2312.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK IC, Allman RD, Rogers AL, Goda TS, et al
Multimodal Pain Management Protocol to Decrease Opioid Use and to Improve Pain Control After Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2008-2014.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDOVAL N, Chalela T, Giraldo-Grueso M, Sandoval-Trujillo P, et al
2640 Meters Closer to the Stars: Does High Altitude Affect Fontan Results?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2330-2336.
PubMed Abstract available

CASTILLO-SANG M
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: How Making Mitral Exposure Easier During Minimally Invasive Surgery Can Improve Adoption Rates.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e469.
PubMed

ANDREWS WG, Louie BE, Bograd AJ
Resection of Persistent Stage IIIA-N2 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer After Induction Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2392-2393.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Cardiothoracic Trainees and the Realities of Post-Residency Salary and Job Search.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2391.
PubMed

NGUYEN Q, White A, Lam W, Wang W, et al
Valve-in-Valve Using Perceval Prostheses for Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e437-e439.
PubMed Abstract available

PENA A, Buzzatti N, Alfieri O, Maisano F, et al
Optimizing Exposure for Mitral Repair: Anterior Annulus-to-Leaflet Stitch Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e465-e468.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL Y, Stokes JW, Gannon WD, Zorn JT, et al
Bridge to Transplant: Central Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation With Pulmonary Artery Drainage.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e427-e429.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUI Y, Asai T, Oishi A, Kamikawa Y, et al
Minimally Invasive Extraction of a Catheter From the Heart Without Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e451-e453.
PubMed Abstract available

TORABI J, Jacob JC, Jacob JD
Tracheal Bronchus With Delayed Pleural Fistula After Pneumonectomy Managed With Eloesser Flap.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e397-e399.
PubMed Abstract available

TERADA Y, Puri V, Meyers BF, Kreisel D, et al
Lung Transplant for Pulmonary Fibrosis With Dendriform Ossification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e403-e405.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLEN K, Chhatriwalla A, Kirker E
Transcarotid Access Is Preferred to Transaxillary Access for Nonfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2398.
PubMed

SCHILL MR, Melby SJ
Cryoablation Cox-maze Surgery: Nitrous Oxide or Argon? Putting the Debate on Ice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2252.
PubMed

PARK I, Jeong DS, Ahn JH, Park PW, et al
Five-Year Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure Using Nitrous Oxide vs Argon-Based Cryoablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2244-2252.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJAGOPAL K
Should the HVAD Be Viewed as a Bridge-to-HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2233-2234.
PubMed

KARAMICHALIS JM, Bacha EA
Pulmonary Valve Designs and Innovation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2321-2322.
PubMed

NELSON JS, Jacobs JP, Bhamidipati CM, Yarboro LT, et al
Assessment of Current Society of Thoracic Surgeons Data Elements for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2323-2329.
PubMed Abstract available

BAIRD CW, Chavez M, Backer CL, Galantowicz ME, et al
Preliminary Results With a Novel Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene-based Pulmonary Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2314-2321.
PubMed Abstract available

WINDER MM, Vijayarajah S, Reeder RW, Glenn ET, et al
Successfully Reducing Fat-modified Diet Duration for Treating Postoperative Chylothorax in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2363-2371.
PubMed Abstract available

DEZUBE AR, Deeb A, De Leon LE, Kucukak S, et al
Routine Chest Roentgenogram After Chest Tube Removal Is Not Indicated for Minimally Invasive Lung Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2108-2114.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2022

YUZEFPOLSKAYA M, Schroeder SE, Houston BA, Robinson MR, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs 2022 Annual Report: Focus on 2018 Heart Transplant Allocation System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 30:S0003-4975(22)01502.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Q, Bowdish ME
Clopidogrel Resistance: Barrier to Effective Antiplatelet Therapy after Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 29:S0003-4975(22)01496.
PubMed

SCHWANN TA, Vekstein AM, Engoren M, Grau-Sepulveda M, et al
Peri-operative Anemia and Transfusions and Late Mortality in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 26:S0003-4975(22)01491.
PubMed Abstract available

ANAGNOSTOPOULOS PV, Cartmill RS, Yang Q, Schumacher JR, et al
Systems of care factors should be considered in regionalization of congenital cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)01429.
PubMed Abstract available

EMERSON D, Kim RW
Sensitization in Congenial Heart Transplantation: Moving the Needle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)01425.
PubMed

PEREZGROVAS-OLARIA R, Chadow D, Lau C, Rahouma M, et al
Characteristics of postoperative atrial fibrillation and the effect of posterior pericardiotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)01426.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARI-LIGHT D, Mokadam NA
Expanded Donor Pool for Heart Transplant - Yellow Flag or Open Throttle?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)01423.
PubMed

BLEIWEIS MS, Fricker FJ, Peek GJ, Gupta D, et al
An analysis of 183 Heart Transplants for Pediatric or Congenital Heart Disease - Impact of High PRA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)01421.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON JH, Hill MA, Patel R, Tedford RJ, et al
Outcomes of Over 1,000 Heart Transplants Using Hepatitis C Positive Donors in the Modern Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)01418.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARIS VA
Are There Risk Differences Uncovered by Measurements of Coronary Artery Graft Flow? More Work Needs to Be Done!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)01398.
PubMed

SOHN SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Paeng JC, et al
Impact of Functional Versus Anatomic Complete Revascularization in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)01393.
PubMed Abstract available

MAREK J, Jowett V, Khambadkone S, Tsang V, et al
In Memoriam: Professor Marc R. de Leval (April 16, 1941-June 26, 2022) - An Exceptional, Inspirational, and Most Modest Man.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1974-1975.
PubMed Abstract available

JACOBS JP, St Louis JD, Speir AM, Painter J, et al
The Importance of Professional Advocacy-A Responsibility of ALL Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1549-1550.
PubMed

STROBEL RJ, Savage CY, Horvath KA, Nichols FC 3rd, et al
The Endangered State of Medicare Reimbursement for Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Call to Action.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1542-1549.
PubMed Abstract available

PAGES PB
Lobectomy or Segmentectomy for Elderly? What's the Best?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1832-1833.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Are There Risk Differences Among Various Anatomic Lobectomies?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1878.
PubMed

BRANDT WS, Kozower BD
Are Sleeves the New Pneumonectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1862.
PubMed

EVERMANN M, Roesner I, Denk-Linnert DM, Taghavi S, et al
Cervical Repair of Iatrogenic Tracheobronchial Injury by Tracheal T-Incision.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1863-1870.
PubMed Abstract available

DIETZMAN TW, Soria S, DePaolo J, Gillespie MJ, et al
Influence of Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow on Outcomes of Superior Cavopulmonary Connection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1771-1777.
PubMed Abstract available

GIULIANO K, Ceppa DP, Antonoff M, Donington JS, et al
Women in Thoracic Surgery 2020 Update-Subspecialty and Work-Life Balance Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1933-1942.
PubMed Abstract available

LINDEN PA, Block MI, Perry Y, Gaissert HA, et al
Risk of Each of the Five Lung Lobectomies: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1871-1877.
PubMed Abstract available

MARCHIONI A, Mattioli F, Tonelli R, Andreani A, et al
Endoscopic Bronchopleural Fistula Repair Using Autologous Fat Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e393-e396.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCHA JUNIOR E, Mingarini Terra R, Guerreiro Cardoso PF, Abdalla LG, et al
Robotic Lung Volume Reduction Surgery With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e351-e354.
PubMed Abstract available

EL-GAMEL A, Chan B
Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Novel Cor-Knot Lasso Technique Ensures Complete and Safe Ligation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e379-e382.
PubMed Abstract available

PERNOT M, d'Ostrevy N, Piperata A, Busuttil O, et al
Percutaneous Total Aortic Arch Repair With In Situ Laser Fenestration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e389-e392.
PubMed Abstract available

MARIANI S, Lorusso R, Schmitto JD
Right Ventricular Failure and Lateral Thoracotomy: The Monster Medusa and the Holy Grail.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1980-1981.
PubMed

BANKS KC, Chaudhary MJ, Hsu DS, Mooney CM, et al
Salvage Resection After Immunotherapy in Refractory Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e357-e359.
PubMed Abstract available

KHOURY AL, Weiss K, Haithcock BE, Tessmann PB, et al
Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy After Sternotomy for Left Ventricular Assist Device Insertion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e319-e320.
PubMed Abstract available

HABERTHEUER A, Sultan I
Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices in TAVR: All, None, or Selective?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1978-1979.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Rimmaudo F
Neurologic Events Risk Prediction and Embolic Protection Devices in TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1977-1978.
PubMed

JAHANYAR J
The Benefits of Lateral Thoracotomy Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1980.
PubMed

DONOVAN TJ
Topical Vancomycin After Sternotomy: A Crossover Design Keeps Many Confounders Under Control.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1984-1985.
PubMed

KAGIMOTO A, Tsutani Y, Okada M
Segmentectomy for Spread Through Air Spaces-positive Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1989-1990.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH
Aortic Annular Enlargement Through the Lens of Valve-in-Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1979-1980.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Rimmaudo F, Contegiacomo G
Surgical Aortic Annular Enlargement for High Mean Gradient Prevention Perspective of Valve-in-Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1979.
PubMed

LUO F, Bu H
Strategies to Evaluate Early Sternal Stability After Median Sternotomy in Young Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1987-1988.
PubMed

HAN JJ
Experience From the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association Traveling Fellowship Award.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1990.
PubMed

DREVETS PD, Lee R
Potential of Predictive Tools in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1663-1664.
PubMed

KRIEGEL J, Takayama H
Sizable Valve Implantation May Lead to Sizable Pacemaker Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1627-1628.
PubMed

SEDER CW, Farrokhyar F, Nayak R, Baste JM, et al
Robotic vs Thoracoscopic Anatomic Lung Resection in Obese Patients: A Propensity-Adjusted Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1879-1885.
PubMed Abstract available

NELSON JS, Fuller S, Kim YY, Maul TM, et al
Capturing Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Framework for Development of an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Mortality Risk Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1762-1770.
PubMed Abstract available

MARCUSE F, Hochstenbag M, De Baets MHV, Bootsma G, et al
Robotic Thymectomy for Thymomas: A Retrospective Follow-up Study in the Netherlands.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1886-1894.
PubMed Abstract available

SHI Q, Shan Y, Chen G, Mi Y, et al
Midterm Outcomes for Polytetrafluoroethylene Valved Conduits.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1778-1785.
PubMed Abstract available

MERRITT T, Gazit AZ, Carvajal H, Montgomery BK, et al
Evolution of Ventricular Assist Device Support Strategy in Children With Univentricular Physiology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1739-1744.
PubMed Abstract available

ERWIN PA, Lee AC, Ahmad U, Antonoff M, et al
Consensus for Thoracoscopic Lower Lobectomy: Essential Components and Targets for Simulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1895-1901.
PubMed Abstract available

GRAU JB
Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch: Troubles to Come for TAVR Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1620.
PubMed

YOSHIYASU N, Sato M, Yamaguchi H, Nakajima J, et al
Risk Factors for Invisible Intraoperative Markings After Virtual-Assisted Lung Mapping.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1903-1910.
PubMed Abstract available

RADU D, Freynet O, Kambouchner M, Boubaya M, et al
Diagnosis Yield and Safety of Surgical Biopsy in Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Prospective Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1911-1917.
PubMed Abstract available

LI IH, Chou AH, Chien-Chia Wu V, Chan YH, et al
Association Between Volume and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis Surgery: A Nationwide Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1695-1704.
PubMed Abstract available

JANG YH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1705-1714.
PubMed Abstract available

PAGANI FD
Re-sterntomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Experience Matters.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)01396.
PubMed

October 2022

RAPPOPORT N, Shahian DM, Galai N, Aviel G, et al
Volume-Outcome Relationship of Re-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(22)01390.
PubMed Abstract available

GILLINOV AM, Hodges K, Burns DJP
Anticoagulation after Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01332.
PubMed

SHOU BL, Schena S
Management of Postoperative Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery Begins in the OR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)01324.
PubMed

KALATA S, Mollberg NM, He C, Clark M, et al
The Role of Lung Cancer Surgical Technique on Lymph Node Sampling and Pathologic Nodal Upstaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)01315.
PubMed Abstract available

HAGE A, Hage F, Guo L
Re-Operative Cardiac Surgery in Adults: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)01317.
PubMed

GREEN CL, Gulack BC, Keshavjee S, Singer LG, et al
Reflux Surgery in Lung Transplantation: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)01298.
PubMed Abstract available

CHENG YT, Huang YT, Tu HT, Chan YH, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)01297.
PubMed Abstract available

OVERMAN DM
The Arterial Switch Operation: An Open and "Closed" Case.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1402-1403.
PubMed

ZHU C, McCloskey D, Sandilos G, Zilberman B, et al
The State of Racial and Gender Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1492-1499.
PubMed Abstract available

BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Fudge JC, et al
Palliation Plus Ventricular Assist Device Insertion in 15 Neonates and Infants With Functionally Univentricular Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1412-1418.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON JH, Chen S, Ganta S, Shorbaji K, et al
Nine-Year Experience With the Arterial Switch Operation With Closed Coronary Transfer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1395-1402.
PubMed Abstract available

IGAI H, Matsuura N, Kamiyoshihara M
Preoperative Simulation of Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e295-e297.
PubMed Abstract available

HASLAM M, Dentcheva E, Shafqat MS, Petrov R, et al
Structural Failure of the BioBridge Rib Prosthesis After Chest Wall Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e233-e235.
PubMed Abstract available

MA Q, Wang F, Wang A, Pang L, et al
Thoracoscopic Anatomic Left Lower Lobe S6b Subsegmentectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e291-e294.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIMIZU D, Miyoshi K, Sugimoto S, Toma T, et al
Acute Pulmonary Edema Due to Arteriovenous Shunt Placement After Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e245-e247.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO Z, He J, Yang C, Liang H, et al
Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery for Main Bronchial Rupture After Blunt Chest Trauma in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e241-e243.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKIR NH, Finnan MJ, Itoh A, Pasque MK, et al
Competing Risks to Transplant in Bridging With Continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1276-1283.
PubMed Abstract available

BOWEN DK, Swain J, Noble S, Cooke DT, et al
The Association of Black Cardiothoracic Surgeons: The Historical Implications of Blackface Imagery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1529.
PubMed

TRUDELL A, Brehm K, Antonoff MB
Access to Mentorship as a Barrier to Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1529-1530.
PubMed

BROWN TN, Brown DW, Tweddell JS, Bates KE, et al
Digoxin Associated With Greater Transplant-Free Survival in High- vs Low-Risk Interstage Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1453-1459.
PubMed Abstract available

DAI W, Dai Z, Wei X, Pompili C, et al
Early Patient-Reported Outcomes After Uniportal vs Multiportal Thoracoscopic Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1229-1237.
PubMed Abstract available

THANGAPPAN K, Morales DLS
The Best Paracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device Strategy in Children? Remains Unanswered.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1451-1452.
PubMed

TAKEYOSHI D, Asou T, Takeda Y, Oonakatomi Y, et al
Impact of the Axillary Approach on Epicardial Pacing Lead Durability in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1484-1491.
PubMed Abstract available

SUGHIMOTO K, Pidborochynski T, Buchholz H, Freed DH, et al
Paracorporeal Support in Pediatric Patients: The Role of the Patient-Device Interaction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1442-1451.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

CRITSINELIS AC, Patel S, Nordan T, Chen FY, et al
Trends in Outcomes of Heart Transplants Utilizing Extended Criteria Donors: A UNOS Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)01238.
PubMed Abstract available

MAYER JE
An Alternative Perspective on The STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database (CHSD).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)01235.
PubMed

UNGERLEIDER RM, Bove EL, Turek JW, Austin EH 3rd, et al
The STS-Congenital Heart Surgery Database: A Tool for Learning, not Judging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01230.
PubMed

PIENTA MJ, Theurer P, He C, Clark M, et al
Contemporary Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation at Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01224.
PubMed Abstract available

WORRELL SG, Gupta S, Alvarado CE, Sarode A, et al
Morbidity Following Esophagectomy is Higher for Benign than Malignant Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)01221.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHTA VM, Bilewska A, Kaushal S
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: The Future of Neuroprotection in Congenital Cardiac Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)01214.
PubMed

BIANCARI F
Favoring Prompt Re-exploration for Excessive Bleeding After Adult Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)01138.
PubMed

IRIBARNE A, Young MN
Assessing Quality of Cardiac Surgical Care at Safety-Net Hospitals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:709-710.
PubMed

MALAS J, Humar R
Selecting the Modern Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1042-1043.
PubMed

COOKE DT
Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery Training: When Do We Start Measuring Chair, Chief, and Program Director Performance?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1049.
PubMed

SUAREZ-PIERRE A, Iguidbashian J, Stuart C, King RW, et al
Appraisal of Donation After Circulatory Death: How Far Could We Expand the Heart Donor Pool?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:676-682.
PubMed Abstract available

OBAFEMI OO, Mullis DM, Rogers AB, Lee AM, et al
Characteristics of Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Matriculants: A Survey of Program Directors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1035-1042.
PubMed Abstract available

MERCER-ROSA L, Fogel MA, Wei ZA, Trusty PM, et al
Fontan Geometry and Hemodynamics Are Associated With Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:841-847.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL PM, Callahan M, Dong A, Wei J, et al
Clinical Outcomes Using Freestyle Valve-Valsalva Graft Composite Conduit for Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:643-649.
PubMed Abstract available

EVERETT AE, Barrios P, Karamlou T, Phillips A, et al
Unexpected Septal and Truncal Valve Endocarditis After Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e169-e172.
PubMed Abstract available

HSU DS, Mooney CM, Banks KC, Velotta JB, et al
Surgical Resection for Extensive Pleural Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e205-e207.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Li H, Yu C, Zhu Y, et al
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy for Right Upper Lobe With Unique Anatomic Variation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e201-e203.
PubMed Abstract available

KATAKURA H, Shoji T
Left Lower Lobectomy in a Patient With Absence of Pulmonary Artery Branching Into the Lobe.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e197-e199.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG H, Wang F, Qiu G, Li Z, et al
Surgical Tips to Improve Completeness of Transsubxiphoid Robotic Extended Thymectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e223-e225.
PubMed Abstract available

THIND D, Jamshidi S, Vitesnikova J
Obstructive Shock Because of the Incorrect Setup of a Digital Drainage System After Pulmonary Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e213-e215.
PubMed Abstract available

JOHNSTON DR, Gillinov AM
Is There a "One Size Fits All" Minimally Invasive Approach for Valve Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:727.
PubMed

ALI HASSAN SM, Paleczny S, Bisleri G
Sutureless Valves in Diseased Aortic Root and Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1093-1094.
PubMed

ROYSE AG, Royse CF, Paterson HS
Composite Total Arterial Revascularization Techniques Comparing the Second Internal Mammary Artery and Radial Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1088-1089.
PubMed

PONTIKI AA, Natarajan S, Parker FNH, Mukhammadaminov A, et al
Chest Wall Reconstruction Using 3-Dimensional Printing: Functional and Mechanical Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:979-988.
PubMed Abstract available

FORMICA F, D'Alessandro S
Should the No-Touch Aorta Technique Deserve More Emphasis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1090.
PubMed

ZHOU B, Xu X, Dai J, Guo Y, et al
Propensity-matched Comparison of VATS Left Upper Trisegmentectomy and Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1007-1014.
PubMed Abstract available

LANUTI M
Blood Can Be a Lifeline for Prolonged Air Leak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1071-1072.
PubMed

JAHANYAR J, Khoury GE, de Kerchove L
The Ross Procedure: A Rekindled Relationship.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:871-872.
PubMed

FRICKE TA, Thungathurthi K, Naimo PS, Buratto E, et al
Arterial Switch Operation in Patients With Taussig-Bing Anomaly and Aortic Arch Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:834-840.
PubMed Abstract available

BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Fudge JC, et al
Combined Hybrid Procedure and VAD Insertion in 9 High-Risk Neonates and Infants With HLHS.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:809-816.
PubMed Abstract available

HUGEN N, Hekma EJ, Claessens NJM, Smit HJM, et al
Efficacy of an Autologous Blood Patch for Prolonged Air Leak: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1064-1071.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2022

YOO J, Sabatino ME, Yang NK, Soliman FK, et al
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Cardiac Surgery: Imploring Investigation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)01124.
PubMed

YESANTHARAO LV, Etchill EW, Canner J, Alejo D, et al
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Cardiac Surgery -A Statewide Review of Healthcare Utilization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)01111.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAYNOR MD, Chlan LL, Wzientek C, Yost KJ, et al
AGREEMENT BETWEEN UDD APP(TM) & PROVIDER EVALUATION OF ESOPHAGECTOMY SYMPTOMS IN A MOBILE APP TOOL.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)01102.
PubMed Abstract available

HILL GD, Tweddell J, Redington A
Congenital Heart Surgery Program Variable Case Mix: Risk associated with adjusted mortality rate.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)01116.
PubMed Abstract available

CRABTREE T
What does the Future Hold for Quality of Life Assessment after Esophagectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)01100.
PubMed

PANDE CK, Akcan-Arikan A, Shekerdemian L
Fat Emboli: Clue to Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants with Cardiac Surgery Acute Kidney Injury?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)01099.
PubMed

THUMEREL M, Belaroussi Y, Prisciandaro E, Chermat A, et al
Immersive Three-dimensional Computed Tomography to Plan Chest Wall Resection for Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)01010.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUCHAT M, Pelce E, Porto A, Badaoui R, et al
Incidence of persistent left bundle branch block after rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)01081.
PubMed Abstract available

SHOU BL, Aravind P, Ong CS, Alejo D, et al
Early Re-Exploration for Bleeding is Associated with Improved Outcome in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)01080.
PubMed Abstract available

STROBEL RJ, Sahli ZT, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, et al
Appropriateness of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis is Increasing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)01079.
PubMed Abstract available

DOKOLLARI A, Sicouri S, Torregrossa G, Ramlawi B, et al
Conduction Block after Rapid-deployment Aortic Valve Replacemen.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0003-4975(22)01083.
PubMed

JACOBS JP, Kumar SR, St Louis JD, Al-Halees ZY, et al
Variation in Case-Mix Across Hospitals: An analysis of STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00995.
PubMed Abstract available

ARONOWITZ DI, Geoffrion TR, Burstein D, White RM, et al
Re-intervention for Superior Vena Cava Obstruction after Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 4. pii: S0003-4975(22)01006.
PubMed Abstract available

JAWITZ OK, Vekstein AM, Young R, Vemulapalli S, et al
Comparing Consumer-Directed Hospital Rankings with STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)00993.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAHIAN DM, O'Brien SM
Composite Performance Measures: The Foundation of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Program.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:368-372.
PubMed

GRANT MC, Lother SA, Engelman DT, Hassan A, et al
Surgical Triage and Timing for Patients With Coronavirus Disease: A Guidance Statement from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:387-393.
PubMed Abstract available

TSENG EE
Under Pressure-To See or Not To See.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:571-572.
PubMed

ROBINSON DP, Smith AEP, Bille A, Simo R, et al
Synchronous Parathyroidectomy and Extended Thymectomy in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e85-e88.
PubMed Abstract available

SERVAIS EL, Miller DL, Thibault D, Hartwig MG, et al
Conversion to Thoracotomy During Thoracoscopic vs Robotic Lobectomy: Predictors and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:409-417.
PubMed Abstract available

TAIRA A, Nawashiro A, Takeda Y, Shinohara S, et al
Lung Autotransplantation for Bulky Superior Sulcus Tumor With Hilar Involvement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e97-e99.
PubMed Abstract available

BALKHY HH, Nisivaco SM, Hashimoto M, Torregrossa G, et al
Robotic Total Endoscopic Coronary Bypass in 570 Patients: Impact of Anastomotic Technique in Two Eras.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:476-482.
PubMed Abstract available

BROWN JA, Sultan I
Just Go With the Flow: Coronary Targets May Dictate Right Internal Mammary Artery Patency More Than Inflow Configuration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:364-365.
PubMed

MAGLOIRE KT, Saouti N, Van Der Heiden P, Scohy TV, et al
Measures to Prevent Neurologic Deficits in Urgent CABG Surgery With Bilateral Carotid Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e121-e123.
PubMed Abstract available

DONOVAN TJ, Sino S, Paraforos A, Leick J, et al
Topical Vancomycin Reduces the Incidence of Deep Sternal Wound Complications After Sternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:511-518.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKAEEN FG, Ghandour H, Ravichandren K, Zhen-Yu Tong M, et al
Right Internal Thoracic Artery Patency Is Affected More by Target Choice Than Conduit Configuration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:458-466.
PubMed Abstract available

ABELN KB, Schafers S, Ehrlich T, Federspiel JM, et al
Ross Operation With Autologous External Autograft Stabilization-Long-term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:502-509.
PubMed Abstract available

GERACI TC, Williams D, Chen S, Grossi E, et al
Incidence, Management, and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19 and Pneumothorax.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:401-407.
PubMed Abstract available

SU L, Ho H, Stock CT, Quadri SM, et al
Surgeon Experience Is Associated With Prolonged Air Leak After Robotic-assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:434-441.
PubMed Abstract available

NAITO S, Demal T, Biancari F
Impact of Aortic Cross-Clamp in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:607.
PubMed

ZHANG J, Hong Q, Ma C
Complete VATS in Rib Fractures: More Than Just a Minimally Invasive Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:601-602.
PubMed

XU S, Do-Nguyen CC, Karamlou T
Digital Mentorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:598.
PubMed

ZHAO W, Yang Y
Is Complete Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Suitable for Rib Fractures?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:600-601.
PubMed

NARAYAN P
On-pump Beating Heart-An Important Confounder?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:606-607.
PubMed

JASINSKI M, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Gradients After Aortic Valve Repair-To Worry or Not to Worry?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:610-611.
PubMed

CLEVELAND DC, Jagdale A, Carlo WF, Iwase H, et al
The Genetically Engineered Heart as a Bridge to Allotransplantation in Infants Just Around the Corner?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:536-544.
PubMed Abstract available

KIDO T, Steringer MT, Vodiskar J, Burri M, et al
Improved Long-term Outcome of Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedure Without Previous Pulmonary Artery Banding.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:545-551.
PubMed Abstract available

KATZ A, Nevo Y, Ramirez Garcia Luna JL, Anchouche S, et al
Long-term Quality of Life after Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)01075.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIN M, Han JJ, Cohen WG, Iyengar A, et al
Higher rates of Dialysis and Subsequent Mortality in the New Allocation Era for Heart Transplants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)01005.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2022

LAWTON JS
Cardiac Surgery Quality is in the Eyes of the Beholder, and it May Only be Perception.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 31. pii: S0003-4975(22)01073.
PubMed

ZEA-VERA R, Ryan CT, Navarro SM, Havelka J, et al
Development of a Machine Learning Model to Predict Outcomes and Cost after Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 30. pii: S0003-4975(22)00997.
PubMed Abstract available

EDWARDS J, Binongo J, Mullin B, Wei J, et al
Intensive Care Unit Bypass for Robotic-Assisted Single-Vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)00974.
PubMed Abstract available

ROWE G, Gill G, Zubair MM, Roach A, et al
Ross procedure in children: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)00973.
PubMed Abstract available

CATARINO P
When intra-operative support is needed in lung transplantation, VA-ECMO is better than cardiopulmonary bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00981.
PubMed

BOTHA P
Cardiac transplantation; for the benefit of the many, and the few.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00983.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Aortic valve repair for aortic insufficiency due to cusp prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00979.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Complex aortic valve repair - can we make a silk purse from a sow's ear?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00962.
PubMed

SANAIHA Y, Hadaya JE, Tran Z, Shemin RJ, et al
Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(22)00941.
PubMed Abstract available

ALBACETE S, Turner SR
Cough after pulmonary resection, is the bark worse than the bite?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00958.
PubMed

CHEN Q, Bowdish ME
Previous Cardiac Surgery in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair - Not a Contraindication, But Proceed with Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00961.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Does the type of annuloplasty ring or band affect the outcome of mitral valve repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00959.
PubMed

BIANCO V, Mulukutla S, Aranda-Michel E, Chu D, et al
Coronary artery bypass with multiarterial grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00937.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE JY, Kidambi S, Zawadzki RS, Rosenthal DN, et al
Weight Matching in Infant Heart Transplantation: A National Registry Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00940.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLFE SB, Calero T, Osho AA, Michel E, et al
Racial Disparities in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Mortality Are Present in Heart Transplant Recipients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)00938.
PubMed Abstract available

SYLVESTER CB, Ryan CT, Frankel WC, Asokan S, et al
Readmission after Bioprosthetic versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00925.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
High gradients across the mitral valve after repair for leaflet prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(22)00927.
PubMed

WAKEAM E, Thumma JR, Bonner SN, Chang AC, et al
One-Year Mortality Is Not a Reliable Indicator of Lung Transplant Center Performance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:225-232.
PubMed Abstract available

LEFORT B, Loardi C, Gouton M, Neville P, et al
An Unusual Cause of Cardioplegia Failure Due to Coronary Origin From the Descending Thoracic Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e75.
PubMed

WELLS DA, Coghill M, Szugye N, Moore R, et al
Transplantation and Arch Repair in Fontan 3 Years After HeartMate 3: Technical Considerations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e5-e7.
PubMed Abstract available

MOOLJI J, Gill I, Varughese R, Adam B, et al
Successful Long-Term Outcome After Transplantation of Lungs Affected by Smoke Inhalation Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e25-e28.
PubMed Abstract available

LIM WY, Ng B, Lee CK, Shen J, et al
Strategy for Safe Bronchoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e29-e32.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Mitral Ring "Size" Is Not an Absolute: A 30 Is Not a 30.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:133.
PubMed

SELIM J, Jarlier X, Clavier T, Boujibar F, et al
Impact of Opioid-free Anesthesia After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Propensity Score Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:218-224.
PubMed Abstract available

REED AK, Villaba JA, Cameron DE, Bloom JP, et al
Early Failure of a Bioprosthetic Valve in the Pulmonary Position Causing Panic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e13-e15.
PubMed Abstract available

DAYAL S, Dugom P, Kharazi A, Iannettoni M, et al
Tracheal Transection From Gunshot Wound to the Neck.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e39-e41.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAMORI S, Oizumi H, Nakamura M, Suzuki J, et al
Endobronchial Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in a Pediatric Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e43-e46.
PubMed Abstract available

WILDER FG, Kubi B, Kilic A, Capers Q, et al
Opening the Door: Navigating Cardiothoracic Surgery Training as an Underrepresented Minority.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:20-24.
PubMed

ZHANG Q, Zhao W, Gao S, Yan S, et al
Quality Management of a Comprehensive Blood Conservation Program During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:142-150.
PubMed Abstract available

ROACH A, Trento A, Emerson D, Gill G, et al
Durable Robotic Mitral Repair of Degenerative Primary Regurgitation With Long-Term Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:84-90.
PubMed Abstract available

NORDAN T, Critsinelis AC, Mahrokhian SH, Kapur NK, et al
Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device Versus Intraaortic Balloon Pump as a Bridge to Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:160-166.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAZAKI S, Koike S, Eguchi T, Matsuoka S, et al
Preemptive Intercostal Nerve Block as an Alternative to Epidural Analgesia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:257-264.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMPISI A, Dell'Amore A, Gabryel P, Ciarrocchi AP, et al
Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Large Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:273-279.
PubMed Abstract available

DENG W, Liu F, Jiang CW, Sun Y, et al
Continuous Rhomboid Intercostal Block for Thoracoscopic Postoperative Analgesia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:319-326.
PubMed Abstract available

JONAS RA
A New Management Algorithm for the Two-Stage Arterial Switch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:201.
PubMed

DUAN Y, Sun Y, Dong S, Du C, et al
Two-Stage Arterial Switch for Transposition of the Great Vessels in Older Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:193-200.
PubMed Abstract available

PRASANNA A, Tan CW, Anastasopulos A, Beroukhim RS, et al
One and One-Half Ventricle Repair: Role for Restricting Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:176-183.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHENG WC, Lee MGY, d'Udekem Y
Fate of Patients With Single Ventricles Who Do Not Undergo the Fontan Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:25-33.
PubMed Abstract available

AGRAWAL A, Ghori U, Chaddha U, Murgu S, et al
Combined EBUS-IFB and EBUS-TBNA vs EBUS-TBNA Alone for Intrathoracic Adenopathy: A Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:340-348.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2022

CHAN EG, Hyzny EJ, Furukawa M, Ryan JP, et al
Intraoperative Support for Primary Bilateral Lung Transplantation: A Propensity Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(22)00858.
PubMed Abstract available

MU T, Li J, Huang Q, Li X, et al
Characteristics and risk factors for persistent cough after pulmonary resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00847.
PubMed Abstract available

TURNER KM, Delman AM, Griffith A, Wima K, et al
The Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery on Persistent Opioid Use Following Pulmonary Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00852.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG Y, Schaff HV, Swarna KS, Sangaralingham LR, et al
Anticoagulation after Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: Are We Following the Guidelines?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00849.
PubMed Abstract available

NEWELL P, Percy E, Hirji S, Harloff M, et al
Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair Among High and Low-Volume Surgeons Within a High-Volume Institution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00850.
PubMed Abstract available

ANAND J, Schafstedde M, Giebels C, Schafers HJ, et al
Significance of Effective Height and Mechanism of Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00848.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHLEIN J, Kaider A, Gabriel H, Wiedemann D, et al
Aortic Valve Repair in Pediatric Patients - 30 Years Single Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00854.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSEF S, Brown JA, Serna-Gallegos D, Navid F, et al
The Impact of Aortic Root Enlargement on Patients undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)00845.
PubMed Abstract available

UDELSMAN BV, Chang DC, Boffa DJ, Gaissert HA, et al
Association of Lymph Node Sampling and Clinical Volume in Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00844.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE SI, Choi CH, Park KY, Park CH, et al
Pulmonary Vein Extension for Large Left Atrium Size Mismatch during Heart Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00843.
PubMed Abstract available

DOI A, Marasco SF, Negri JC, Gooi JH, et al
Heart-Lung Transplantation - technical modifications to simplify the procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)00842.
PubMed Abstract available

MERRITT RE, Abdel-Rasoul M, D'Souza DM, Kneuertz PJ, et al
Lymph Node Upstaging for Robotic, Thoracoscopic, and Open Lobectomy for Stage T2-3N0 Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00810.
PubMed Abstract available

KAZA AK, Hitchcock R, Mondal A, Tuttle S, et al
Systematic Mapping of Conduction Tissue Regions During Congenital Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00809.
PubMed Abstract available

SPADACCIO C, Rose D, Candura D, Marco AL, et al
Effect of hospital-associated Sars-Cov-2 infections in cardiac surgery. A multicenter study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00802.
PubMed Abstract available

LANG M, Vitanova K, Voss B, Feirer N, et al
Beyond the 10-year horizon: Mitral valve repair solely with chordal replacement and annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00803.
PubMed Abstract available

BJURBOM M, Olsson C, Geirsson A, Gudbjartsson T, et al
Type-A Aortic Dissection Repair in Patients With Prior Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)00801.
PubMed Abstract available

QUARTI AG, Angeli E, Petridis FD, Careddu L, et al
A Porthole on the Fontan Circuit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e485.
PubMed

URBAN M, Castleberry AW, Duncan KF, Markin NW, et al
Thoracoabdominal Normothermic Perfusion in Donation After Circulatory Death.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e473-e476.
PubMed Abstract available

FUJITA S, Oda S, Ono T, Sonoda H, et al
Double Valve Replacement After Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in a Fontan Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e437-e439.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Williams EE, Dekio F, Beasley MB, et al
Pneumonectomy for Idiopathic Fibrosing Mediastinitis Mimicking Neoplasm in a Child.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e445-e447.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAMBERLAIN RC, Andersen ND, McCrary AW, Hornik CP, et al
Postoperative Renal Failure, Shunt Type, and Mortality After Norwood Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2046-2053.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMBUS K, Talar P, Kuzdzal B, Urbanczyk M, et al
Intrapulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula: Unusual Early Complication of Wedge Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e405-e407.
PubMed Abstract available

LOO MK, Cohen RG, Baker CJ, Starnes VA, et al
Lack of Awareness of Reimbursement and Compensation Models Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainees.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2085-2091.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARIS VA
On-Pump vs Off-Pump CABG-What Should Programs Do to Improve Off-Pump CABG Results?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1998-1999.
PubMed

CRAWFORD TC, Grimm JC
Physical Frailty and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes: Can We Achieve a Congruent Assessment of This Important Confounder?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2026.
PubMed

YARBORO LT, Mehaffey JH, Cantor R, Deng L, et al
Progression to Transplant Under the New Heart Allocation System: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1926-1934.
PubMed Abstract available

LEIVA-JUAREZ MM, Benvenuto L, Costa J, Blackett JW, et al
Identification of Lung Transplant Recipients With a Survival Benefit After Fundoplication.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1801-1810.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAHIAN DM, Bowdish ME, Bloom JP, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Composite Measure: 2021 Methodology Update.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1954-1961.
PubMed Abstract available

HEIDEN BT, Subramanian MP, Nava RG, Patterson AG, et al
Routine Collection of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Thoracic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1845-1852.
PubMed Abstract available

ALVARADO CE, Worrell SG, Bachman KC, Jiang B, et al
Robotic Approach Has Improved Outcomes for Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1853-1858.
PubMed Abstract available

SKELHORNE-GROSS G, Simone C, Gazala S, Zeldin RA, et al
A Standardized Minimal Opioid Prescription Post-Thoracic Surgery Provides Adequate Pain Control.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1901-1910.
PubMed Abstract available

PHILLIPS JD, Porter ED
Retraining Your Dogma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2105-2106.
PubMed

ERKMEN CP, Ortmeyer KA, Cooke DT
Diversity in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Beyond a "Gender-/Color-Blind" Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2112-2113.
PubMed

BOSTOCK IC, Antonoff MB
Challenging Dogmas to Enable Progress Forward.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2104-2105.
PubMed

HAN JJ, Atluri P
Looking Far and Close for the Solutions to Early Career Development.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2108.
PubMed

UGURLUCAN M, Oztas DM, Turkoglu H
Does the Length of the New Aortic-Mitral Fibrous Body Matter?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2110.
PubMed

HUANG J, Tian D, Chen J
Modified Lobar Transplants Combining Right Upper Lobectomy and Right Middle Lobectomy for Small Recipients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2103-2104.
PubMed

GHOREISHI M, Pasrija C, Kon Z
Which One Would You Rather Have If You Are 50: TAVR vs Small-Incision AVR vs Full Sternotomy AVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2109-2110.
PubMed

BERY A, Marklin G, Itoh A, Kreisel D, et al
Specialized Donor Care Facility Model and Advances in Management of Thoracic Organ Donors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1778-1786.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANKEL WC, Hammoud MS, Chen L, Karamlou T, et al
Transforming the Art of Technical Performance in Congenital Heart Surgery into a Science.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)00792.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Late outcomes of reimplantation of the aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)00793.
PubMed

May 2022

NELLIS JR, Prabhu NK, Hoover AC, Muller MJ, et al
Understanding and Managing Direct Operating Room Supply Costs in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00728.
PubMed Abstract available

CHADOW D, Audisio K, Perezgrovas-Olaria R, Cancelli G, et al
Differences among clinical trials and registries on surgical and percutaneous coronary interventions.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00727.
PubMed Abstract available

ELLIOTT IA, Berry MF, Trope W, Lui NS, et al
Half of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophagectomy are Undetected on Initial Postoperative Esophagram.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00718.
PubMed Abstract available

PEREZGROVAS-OLARIA R, Audisio K, Cancelli G, Rahouma M, et al
Deep sternal wound infection and mortality in cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00719.
PubMed Abstract available

RAPPOPORT N, Aviel G, Shahian DM, Korach A, et al
Re-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass 1999-2018: Insights from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00721.
PubMed Abstract available

MOIROUX-SAHRAOUI A, Farge A, Zacek P, Lansac E, et al
External ring annuloplasty: a safe landing zone for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00724.
PubMed Abstract available

RAGHU VK, Moonsamy P, Sundt TM, Ong CS, et al
Deep learning to predict mortality after cardiothoracic surgery using preoperative chest radiographs.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00722.
PubMed Abstract available

CERULLO M, Lee HJ, Kelsey C, Farrow NE, et al
Surgical Evaluation in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Early-stage Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00720.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kohlsaat K, Colan SD, et al
Intraoperative Technical Performance Score Predicts Outcomes Following Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00704.
PubMed Abstract available

SIMONATO M, Vemulapalli S, Ben-Yehuda O, Wu C, et al
Minimum Core Data Elements for Evaluation of TAVR: A Scientific Statement by PASSION CV, HVC, and TVT Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1730-1742.
PubMed Abstract available

HORVATH KA
Can Cardiothoracic Surgeons Succeed in Value-Based Care?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1431-1435.
PubMed

JACOBS JP, Quintessenza JA, van Gelder HM, Staples ED, et al
George Daicoff: A Pioneering Surgeon and Humanitarian of The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1743-1749.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAHIAN DM, Badhwar V, O'Brien SM, Habib RH, et al
Executive Summary: Social Risk Factors in Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Models.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1405-1406.
PubMed

SHAHIAN DM, Badhwar V, O'Brien SM, Habib RH, et al
Social Risk Factors in Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Models. Part 1: Concepts, Indicator Variables, and Controversies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1703-1717.
PubMed

BEDI R, Vu T, Bansal A
Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation to the Left Subclavian Artery With Distal Banding: A Novel Technique for Hostile Chest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e381-e383.
PubMed Abstract available

BURATTO E, Lui A, Hu T, Naimo PS, et al
Propensity Score Matched Analysis of Cleft Closure in Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1553-1561.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG WT, Chen OD, Li X, Cen JZ, et al
A Modified Technique for Valve Regurgitation After Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e385-e387.
PubMed Abstract available

COHEN RG
Eliminating the Cardiothoracic Surgery Gender Gap: Not There Yet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1683-1684.
PubMed

TRUDELL AM, Frankel WC, Luc JGY, Blackmon SH, et al
Enhancing Support for Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Through Allyship and Targeted Initiatives.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1676-1683.
PubMed Abstract available

ULUSOY A, Baytemir CA, Kavas M, Bekir SA, et al
Fibrin Glue and Partial Capitonnage in Giant Hydatid Cyst in a Pediatric Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e363-e365.
PubMed Abstract available

KOSTER TD, Klooster K, van Dijk M, Slebos DJ, et al
Biodegradable Stent Placement for Airway Kinking After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e375-e377.
PubMed Abstract available

PFEIFER J, Rentzsch A, Matsushima S, Giebels C, et al
A New Technique of Aortoventricular Patch Enlargement and Root Replacement for Annular Hypoplasia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e339-e341.
PubMed Abstract available

BANSAL V, Kumar R, Sharma A, Singh Thingnam SK, et al
Transposition of Great Arteries With Intact Ventricular Septum in an Adult: A Successful Outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e343-e346.
PubMed Abstract available

O'HAIR DP, Gada H, Sotelo MR, Wagner L, et al
Enhanced Detection of Heart Valve Disease Using Integrated Artificial Intelligence at Scale.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1499-1504.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG LY, Alver N, Dewey EN, Bhamidipati C, et al
Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1477-1481.
PubMed Abstract available

BETHANCOURT CN, Blitzer D, Yamabe T, Zhao Y, et al
Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Versus Bio-Bentall: Inverse Propensity Weighting of 796 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1529-1535.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLLERAN TJ, Napolitano MA, Crowder HR, Sparks AD, et al
Clinical Outcomes and Technical Approach of Thymectomy in the Veterans Health Administration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1648-1655.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG L, Chen H, Hou Z, Qiu Y, et al
Subxiphoid Versus Unilateral Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Thymectomy for Thymomas: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1656-1662.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG JW, Park IK, Bae SY, Na KJ, et al
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy-Guided Dye Marking for Localization of Pulmonary Nodules.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1663-1669.
PubMed Abstract available

FAROUX L, Mohammadi S, Rodes-Cabau J
Transcarotid TAVR: Towards a Better Understanding of Cerebral Embolic Events.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1752.
PubMed

AL-KHALDI A, Alsahari A, Alotay A, Momenah T, et al
Peripheral Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Is Not a Contraindication to a Single-ventricle Pathway.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1563-1568.
PubMed Abstract available

LUC JGY, Antonoff MB
Women in Thoracic Surgery Scholarship-Evidence for Durability in Impact.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1758.
PubMed

TAKKENBERG JJM
Diversity Challenges and Opportunities for Randomized Controlled Trials in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1418-1419.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Chikwe J, Bagiella E, Fremes S, et al
Challenges to Randomized Trials in Adult and Congenital Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1409-1418.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMS AM, Zhao L, Grenda TR, Kathawate RG, et al
Higher Long-term Quality of Life Metrics After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lobectomy Compared With Robotic-Assisted Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1591-1597.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2022

MOUCHLI AY, Chaugle H, Byrne JG
Technique for Salvage Reconstruction of Shredded Left Main Coronary Artery after Rotablator Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 30. pii: S0003-4975(22)00665.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMSON CG, Mabeza RM, Sanaiha Y, Verma A, et al
Cross-Volume Effect Between Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Operations in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(22)00638.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM JY
Stepwise Improvements in Esophagectomy Outcomes Over a Quarter Century.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00549.
PubMed

HUANG W, Deng HY
Lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer among the octogenarians: the more, the better?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00546.
PubMed

HEMLI JM, Ducca EL, Chaplin WF, Arader LL, et al
Transfusion in Root Replacement for Aortic Dissection: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00519.
PubMed Abstract available

ISHIKAWA N, Watanabe G, Horikawa T, Seguchi R, et al
Robot-assisted totally-endoscopic mitral valve plasty and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00523.
PubMed Abstract available

VERVOORT D, Chung JCY, Ouzounian M
No One-Size-Fits-All: The Need for Sex-Based Analysis and Management in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00530.
PubMed

AMABILE A, Geirsson A, Krane M
A Call to Standardize Nomenclature for Aortic Valve Neocuspidization: A Quest for Comparable Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00529.
PubMed

REZK M, Taha A, Nielsen SJ, Gudbjartsson T, et al
Clinical Course of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery and Long-Term Outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00513.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEW JD, Hill KD, Soslow JH, Jacobs ML, et al
Congenitally Corrected Transposition Cardiac Surgery: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00514.
PubMed Abstract available

YOKOTA N, Go T, Otsuki Y, Soo CS, et al
A new method to identify air leaks after pulmonary resection using indocyanine green aerosol.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00509.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO A, Kotkar K, Schilling J, Jocher B, et al
Improvements In Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation For Primary Graft Failure After Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00516.
PubMed Abstract available

CHURYLA A, Kruse J, Fiehler M, Andrei AC, et al
Does Active Chest Tube Clearance Following Cardiac Surgery Provide Any Clear Benefits?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00506.
PubMed Abstract available

SLAMAN AE, Pirozzolo G, Eshuis WJ, Bergman JJGHM, et al
Improved clinical and survival outcomes after esophagectomy for cancer over 25 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00505.
PubMed Abstract available

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kohlsaat K, Colan SD, et al
Comparison of Intraoperative and Discharge Residual Lesion Severity in Congenital Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(22)00479.
PubMed Abstract available

HATTORI A, Matsunaga T, Fukui M, Takamochi K, et al
Surgical outcome following extended sleeve lobectomy in centrally located non-small cell lung cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(22)00480.
PubMed Abstract available

STANSKI NL, Slagle CL, Gist KM
Connecting Brain and Kidney: The Systemic Effects of Acute kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00478.
PubMed

HABERMANN EB
Need for Improved Care of Cardiac Surgery Patients with Opioid Use Disorder.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00476.
PubMed

GRANT MC
Regional for Cardiac Surgery: The Devil Is in the Details.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00481.
PubMed

CHIKWE J
Editor's Choice: Critical Times for Coronary Revascularization Guidelines.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1061-1064.
PubMed

RANDHAWA SK, Yang Z, Morkan DB, Yan Y, et al
One-Year Survival Worse for Lung Retransplants Relative to Primary Lung Transplants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1265-1273.
PubMed Abstract available

SZETO WY
Fifty-Eighth Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1386-1388.
PubMed

MACGILLIVRAY TE, Gleason TG, Patel HJ, Aldea GS, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American Association for Thoracic Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1073-1092.
PubMed

BEAUFRERE N, Nguyen M, Chevallier O, Bouhemad B, et al
Pneumonectomy in Extensive Pulmonary Aspergillosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e321.
PubMed

KNEUERTZ PJ, Zhao J, D'Souza DM, Abdel-Rasoul M, et al
National Trends and Outcomes of Segmentectomy in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1361-1369.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUDGAR NP, Zhu R, Gray KD, Chiu R, et al
Implementing a High-Value Care Discharge Protocol in Patients Undergoing CABG Reduces Readmission.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1112-1118.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKURA M, Eishi K, Miura T, Matsumaru I, et al
David Operation for Insufficient Pulmonary Autograft After Ross-Konno Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e279-e281.
PubMed Abstract available

MALANKAR DP, Mali S, Garekar S, Sheth R, et al
Single-Stage Unifocalization and Intracardiac Repair Using Two Tube Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e299-e302.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG H, Yang YS, Nong K, Gu YM, et al
A Novel Technique to Optimize Uniportal Thoracoscopic Right Middle Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e303-e305.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAMORI S, Oizumi H, Suzuki J, Suzuki K, et al
Thoracoscopic Completion Bilobectomy for Bronchial Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e247-e249.
PubMed Abstract available

UTSUMI T, Saito T, Honda O, Ishida M, et al
Right Epipericardial Fat Necrosis After Thymectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e259-e261.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN J, Ang KL, Wang C, He J, et al
Minimally Invasive Carinal Reconstruction Using Bronchial Flap and Omental Flap Reinforcement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e255-e257.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Cibin G, Pittarello D, Gerosa G, et al
Double Transapical Access During Neochord Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e291-e293.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSENFELD ES, Trachiotis GD
Thoracic Surgical Training Remains Safe and Effective in the Minimally Invasive Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1393.
PubMed

KINOSHITA T, Asai T, Hachiro K, Suzuki T, et al
Extended Sandwich Patch Technique via Right Ventriculotomy for Acute Ventricular Septal Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1200-1207.
PubMed Abstract available

QU R, Tu D, Hu S, Wang Q, et al
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy-Guided Microwave Ablation Combined With Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Multiple Ground Glass Opacities.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1307-1315.
PubMed Abstract available

ARORA Y, D'Angelo L, Azarrafiy R, Bashir J, et al
Location of Superior Vena Cava Tears in Transvenous Lead Extraction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1165-1171.
PubMed Abstract available

LI X, Song B, Teng X, Li Y, et al
Low Dose of Methylprednisolone for Pain and Immune Function After Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1325-1332.
PubMed Abstract available

HASHIMOTO M, Yamamoto H, Endo S, Okada M, et al
Japanese Current Status of Curative-Intent Surgery for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1348-1353.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAN Z, Chervu N, Williamson C, Verma A, et al
The Impact of Expedited Discharge on 30-Day Readmission After Lung Resection: A National Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1274-1281.
PubMed Abstract available

CLEVELAND JD, Kumar SR
The Right Heart for Delayed Sternal Closure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1237-1238.
PubMed

ARIYARATNAM P, Milton R, Tcherveniakov P
VATS Lobectomy Training Does Not Impact Long-Term Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1392-1393.
PubMed

March 2022

CRITSINELIS AC, Patel S, Nordan T, Chen FY, et al
Geographic Variation in Heart Transplant Extended Criteria Donors in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00466.
PubMed Abstract available

KNEUERTZ PJ, Merritt RE
Patient Reported Thoracic Surgery Outcomes after Esophagectomy - There is an App for That.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(22)00454.
PubMed

CHAN EY, Amirkhosravi F, Nguyen DT, Chihara RK, et al
Lobectomy provides the best survival for stage I lung cancer patients despite advanced age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(22)00452.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANCOIS K
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Congenital Cardiac Surgery: The Jury is still out.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00384.
PubMed

MCGRATH D, Salehi P, Weintraub A, Kawabori M, et al
Transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Simple "Flip-n-Flex" Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00380.
PubMed Abstract available

TULLY A, Hsuan Lee AC, Gruessner S, Massad M, et al
Surgical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explantation Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00381.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDE CK, Noll L, Afonso N, Serrano F, et al
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants with Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00386.
PubMed Abstract available

WHITE A, O'Brien D, Singh G, Zheng B, et al
Characterizing the Level of Autonomy in Canadian Cardiac Surgery Residents.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00359.
PubMed

SADDOUGHI SA, Cypel M
Performance Measures for Lung Transplantation: Change Is Coming.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00367.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Lessons for Surgeons - Is Coronary Artery Endarterectomy Safe and Effective?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00362.
PubMed

SASSOROSSI C, Chiappetta M, Lococo F
Persistent N2 lung cancer after induction therapy: Is the evidence for surgery sufficient?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00363.
PubMed

VENKATARAMAN R, Loyalka P, Encarnacion C, Safi HJ, et al
Atrial fibrillation ablation-induced pulmonary venous occlusion requiring pneumonectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00346.
PubMed Abstract available

NEZIC D
Validation of 2021 adult cardiac surgery risk models for multiple valve operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00349.
PubMed

RORRIS FP, Argiriou M
The perpetual struggle for coronary revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00351.
PubMed

LEE JH, Cho Y, Kim YJ, Cho YH, et al
Impact of Individual Income Level on Late Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00340.
PubMed Abstract available

FLIEGNER M, Yaser JM, Stewart J, Nathan H, et al
Area Deprivation and Medicare Spending for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insights from Michigan.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00329.
PubMed Abstract available

MYERS PO, Dayan V, Szeto WY, Thourani VH, et al
Joint Surgical Associations (EACTS, LACES, ASCVTS, AATS, and STS) Position Statement Regarding the VARC-3 Definitions for Aortic Valve Clinical Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)02119.
PubMed

SUNA J, Moloney G, Marathe SP, Bierbach B, et al
Perioperative cefazolin prophylaxis in paediatric cardiac surgery: a prospective, cohort study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00332.
PubMed Abstract available

KELLY JJ, Han JJ, Desai ND, Iyengar A, et al
Coronary Endarterectomy: Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00330.
PubMed Abstract available

UNDAR A, Patel K, Holcomb RM, Clark JB, et al
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Perfusion Modalities in Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00338.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMS E, El-Hamamsy I
Stentless Aortic Valves: Quo Vadis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00334.
PubMed

DEWAN KC, Zhou G, Koroukian SM, Petterson G, et al
Opioid Use Disorder Increases Readmissions After Cardiac Surgery: A Call to Action.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)00328.
PubMed Abstract available

VIGNAC M, Bjorck HM, Olsson C, Eriksson MJ, et al
Sex differences in aortopathy and valve diseases among patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)00304.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON JH, Huckaby LV, Sloan B, Pope NH, et al
Prolonged Ischemic Times for Heart Transplantation: Impact of the 2018 Allocation Change.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)00293.
PubMed Abstract available

BAILLY DK, Alten JA, Gist KM, Mah KE, et al
Fluid Accumulation After Neonatal Congenital Cardiac Surgery; Clinical Implications and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)00285.
PubMed Abstract available

SADE RM, Mukherjee R
Ethical Issues in Xenotransplantation: The First Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:712-714.
PubMed

KOBASHIGAWA J
Pig-to-Human Heart Transplantation: Culmination of Technology and Ingenuity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:711.
PubMed

RAJA SM, Guptill JT, McConnell A, Al-Khalidi HR, et al
Perioperative Outcomes of Thymectomy in Myasthenia Gravis: A Thoracic Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:904-910.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO H, Wang X, Li W, Zhang J, et al
An Economical and Available Solution for Surgical Smoke in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e231-e233.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARMA A, Alvarez A, Nazif T, Kodali S, et al
Tale of a Black Heart!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e163-e165.
PubMed Abstract available

BOEHM PM, Sinn K, Schwarz S, Kollmann D, et al
Oblique Carinal End-to-end Anastomosis for Pig Bronchus in Organ Donor and Lung Transplant Recipient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e195-e197.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ M, Sholl LM, Wee JO
Diffuse Tracheobronchial Neurofibromatosis and Papillomatosis: Key Diagnostic Aspects and Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e199-e202.
PubMed Abstract available

MAKI R, Miyajima M, Tsuruta K, Watanabe A, et al
Subcarinal Lymph Node Dissection in Solo Robot-assisted Thoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e235-e237.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN X, Ye M, Li Y, Zhou H, et al
Novel Designed V-shaped Silicone Stent for the Treatment of Unilateral Main Bronchial Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e215-e218.
PubMed Abstract available

ALI HASSAN SM, Paleczny S, Hamilton A, Payne DM, et al
Is It Feasible to Implant Sutureless Valves in Presence of Diseased Aortic Root and Aortic Aneurysm?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e175-e178.
PubMed Abstract available

SEESE L, Yoon P, Morell VO, Chu D, et al
Aortic Root Replacement With Autologous Pericardium Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e227-e229.
PubMed Abstract available

FATTOUCH K, Dioguardi P, Guccione F, Nogara A, et al
10-Year Results of Mitral Repair and Coronary Bypass for Ischemic Regurgitation: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:816-822.
PubMed Abstract available

ARANDA-MICHEL E, Arnaoutakis G, Kilic A, Bavaria J, et al
Thoracic Surgery Foundation Research Awards: Leading the Way to Excellence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1015-1020.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG M, Zhong Y, Deng J, She Y, et al
Comparison of Bronchial Sleeve Lobectomy With Pulmonary Arterioplasty Versus Pneumonectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:934-941.
PubMed Abstract available

CEPPA DP, Antonoff MB, Tong BC, Timsina L, et al
2020 Women in Thoracic Surgery Update on the Status of Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:918-925.
PubMed Abstract available

TOGO T, Atsumi J, Hiramatsu M, Shimoda K, et al
Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Pulmonary Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:949-956.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU N, Corsini EM, Antonoff MB, Hofstetter WL, et al
Robotic Surgery and Anatomic Segmentectomy: An Analysis of Trends, Patient Selection, and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:975-983.
PubMed Abstract available

PUNZO G, Nachira D, Sollazzi L
Claiming More Evidence for a Potentially Complete and Promising Block in VATS Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1056-1057.
PubMed

AN K, Li S, Yan J, Wang X, et al
Minimal Right Vertical Infra-axillary Incision for Repair of Congenital Heart Defects.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:896-902.
PubMed Abstract available

PADALINO MA
Tetralogy of Fallot and Pulmonary Valve Replacement: Can We Break the Vicious Cycle?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1046-1047.
PubMed

VAN DEN EYNDE J, Sa MPBO, Vervoort D, Roever L, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Tetralogy of Fallot: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1036-1046.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

PENDLETON AC, Stenson K, Tabachnick D, Seder CW, et al
LAPAROSCOPIC TRANSHIATAL ESOPHAGECTOMY WITH EN BLOC POSTERIOR TRACHEAL WALL RESECTION.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00231.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU Y, Imbrie-Moore AM, Paulsen MJ, Park MH, et al
A Novel Device for Intraoperative Direct Visualization of a Pressurized Root in Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00219.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI Y, Murakami T, Kishimoto N, Kawase T, et al
Simple Height Reduction of the Posterior Leaflet in Robotic Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00225.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANKEL WC, Sylvester CB, Asokan S, Ryan CT, et al
Outcomes, Cost, and Readmission after Surgical Aortic or Mitral Valve Replacement at Safety-Net versus Non-Safety-Net Hospitals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00206.
PubMed Abstract available

BAO T, Li KK, Liu B, Zhao XL, et al
Learning Curve and Associated Prognosis of Minimally Invasive McKeown Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00200.
PubMed Abstract available

DEXTER E, Attwood K, Demmy T, Yendamuri S, et al
Does Operative Duration of Lobectomy for Early Lung Cancer Increase Perioperative Morbidity?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00192.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY PM
Help Wanted: New Options for Tricuspid Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00193.
PubMed

MYNARD N, Nasar A, Rahouma M, Lee B, et al
Extent of Resection Influences Survival in Early-Stage Lung Cancer with Occult Nodal Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 15. pii: S0003-4975(22)00189.
PubMed Abstract available

HAGE A, Chu MWA
The Critically Important Role of the Annuloplasty in Mitral Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00185.
PubMed

HOUSMAN B, Flores RM
Minimally Invasive versus Open Lobectomy for Lung Cancer: Safety is the Selection Bias.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00188.
PubMed

YANG B, Makkinejad A, Fukuhara S, Clemence J Jr, et al
Stentless Versus Stented Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)00177.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG Y, Dearani JA, Stephens EH, Saran N, et al
Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair with Artificial Neochordae in Pediatric and Adult Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00174.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMI-PORTA R, Call S, Obiols C
Resection of Persistent N2 Lung Cancer After Induction Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00171.
PubMed

SHAGABAYEVA L, Fu B, Panda N, Potter A, et al
Open, Video- and Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Stage II-IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Between Mitral Valve Translocation and Lack of High-Level Evidence in Subannular Mitral Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)00151.
PubMed

NORMAND ST, Zelevinsky K, Nathan M, Abing HK, et al
Mortality Prediction Following Cardiac Surgery in Children - An STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)00135.
PubMed Abstract available

TAYLOR M, Wallen T, Mehaffey JH, Shirafkan A, et al
Interviews During the Pandemic: A Thoracic Education Cooperative Group and Surgery Residents Project.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:663-668.
PubMed Abstract available

XU H, Zhang L
Homemade Gasbag Is Safe and Effective for Establishing the Subxiphoid Approach for Thymectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:692.
PubMed

RODGERS-FISCHL PM, Makdisi G
Internal Thoracic Artery and Vascular Adaptations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:695.
PubMed

METKUS TS
Searching for the Ideal Antiplatelet Therapy for CABG Patients With Kidney Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:562.
PubMed

PASRIJA C, Quinn RW, Gammie JS
Reproducibility and Survival in Swine Structural Heart Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:701-702.
PubMed

PUIU PC, Pingpoh C, Siepe M
Our 11-Year Experience With Axillary Artery Cannulation in Proximal Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:698-699.
PubMed

MANENTI A, Roncati L, Manco G
The Internal Thoracic Artery Remodeling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:694-695.
PubMed

MO A, Wang R, Guan H
Effect of Using a Gasbag to Create Operative Space in the Subxiphoid Approach for Thymectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:692.
PubMed

WELLS DA, Morales DLS
"Band-Aids" for Small Annuli.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:645-646.
PubMed

JIN R, Wang M, Grunkemeier GL, Furnary AP, et al
Calibration Factors for STS Risk Model Predictions: Why, How and When They Are Used.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:386-391.
PubMed Abstract available

JAHANYAR J, Navarra E, de Kerchove L, El Khoury G, et al
Pulmonary Autograft Sinus Muscular Inclusion: A Relative Contraindication for Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e161.
PubMed

KUCKELMAN J, Bryan D, Wiener D
Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Definitive Management of an Esophagobronchial Fistula.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:669-673.
PubMed Abstract available

CALLAHAN CP, Jegatheeswaran A, Blackstone EH, Karamlou T, et al
Time-Related Risk of Pulmonary Conduit Re-replacement: A Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:623-629.
PubMed Abstract available

WADA T, Ohuchi S, Oyama S
Type A Acute Aortic Dissection in a Patient with Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e99-e101.
PubMed Abstract available

BOND E, Marey G, Knoper R, Said SM, et al
Left Thoracotomy Beating Heart Repair of Mitral Periprosthetic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e103-e105.
PubMed Abstract available

JANSA L, Fischer C, Serrick C, Rao V, et al
Protamine Test Dose: Impact on Activated Clotting Time and Circuit Integrity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:506-510.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG F, Wang Q, Meng H, Zhang GJ, et al
Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries in Noncyanotic Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e125-e127.
PubMed Abstract available

LONGINOTTI L, Castaldi B, Bertelli F, Vida VL, et al
Three-dimensional Printing for Hybrid Closure of Complex Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e129-e132.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAZAWA S, Yajima T, Numajiri K, Kawatani N, et al
Superior Lingular S(4) Segmentectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e141-e144.
PubMed Abstract available

DAGORNO C, Sarsam M, Brun AL, Longchampt E, et al
A Horseshoe Intralobar Lung Sequestration Resection by Bilateral Robot-Assisted Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e95-e97.
PubMed Abstract available

GORDEEV ML, Bendov DV, Botkin DA, Bespalov AA, et al
Penetrating Cardiac Injury from Crossbow Successfully Treated With Cardiac Autotransplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e111-e114.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUI M, Watanabe Y, Matsunaga T, Ueno H, et al
Port Placement in Robotic Thoracic Surgery for Inferior Mediastinal Tumors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e145-e148.
PubMed Abstract available

ALSOUFI B, Kim E, Holland B, Austin E, et al
Norwood Operation With Partial Left Ventriculectomy for Neonatal Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e137-e139.
PubMed Abstract available

SCORSIN M, Andreas M, Corona S, Guta AC, et al
Novel Transcatheter Mitral Prosthesis Designed to Preserve Physiological Ventricular Flow Dynamics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:593-599.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcome of Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:519-526.
PubMed Abstract available

MADARIAGA MLL, Soni ML, Mathisen DJ, Wright CD, et al
Evaluation of Release Maneuvers After Airway Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:406-412.
PubMed Abstract available

DE LAS CASAS LE, Danakas AM, Torrealba JR, Wizorek JJ, et al
Intraoperative Cytology for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Quality Improvement Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:413-420.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Hong Q, Mo X, Ma C, et al
Complete Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Rib Fractures: Series of 35 Cases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:452-458.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG Y, Wang B, Zhou XJ, Guo LJ, et al
Nadir Oxygen Delivery During Pediatric Bypass as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:647-653.
PubMed Abstract available

STEPHENS EH, Eltayeb O, Kennedy C, Rigsby CK, et al
Influence of Fetal Diagnosis on Management of Vascular Rings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:630-636.
PubMed Abstract available

NAM HH, Dinh PV, Lasso A, Herz C, et al
Dynamic Annular Modeling of the Unrepaired Complete Atrioventricular Canal Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:654-662.
PubMed Abstract available

SADEGHI AH, Mathari SE, Abjigitova D, Maat APWM, et al
Current and Future Applications of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:681-691.
PubMed Abstract available

NORMAND ST, Zelevinsky K, Nathan M, Abing HK, et al
Re-evaluating Congenital Heart Surgery Center Performance Using Operative Mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)00131.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

CHU MWA, Ruel M, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
Low-Dose Versus Standard Warfarin After Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)00138.
PubMed Abstract available

ROTAR EP, Scott EJ, Hawkins RB, Mehaffey JH, et al
Changes in Controllable Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Practice for White and Black Americans.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(22)00078.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU Z, Liang M, Zhuang X, Liu M, et al
Long-term Outcomes After On- vs Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(22)00076.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON JH, Tedford RJ, Ramu B, Witer LJ, et al
Heart Transplantation for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Outcomes over Three Decades.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(22)00066.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUMOTO Y, Kasashima S, Kasashima F
Ultrasonic Wave Pericardiectomy for IgG4-related Constrictive Pericarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(22)00079.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Griffith B, Heimansohn DA, Rozanski J, et al
Five-year Outcomes of the COMMENCE Trial Investigating Aortic Valve Replacement with RESILIA Tissue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00063.
PubMed Abstract available

KIAII BB, Moront MG, Patel HJ, Ruel M, et al
Outcomes of Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years of Age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00062.
PubMed Abstract available

GREENBERG JW, Morales DLS
23 and Me: Are all Genetic Abnormalities Equally Important in Heart Transplant?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00058.
PubMed

BAJAJ SS, Fann JI
History of Surgery for Mitral Stenosis: John Mayow to Charles Bailey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00047.
PubMed Abstract available

HEIDEN BT, Subramanian MP, Liu J, Keith A, et al
Pilot Study of Patient Reported Outcomes in Patients with Esophageal Cancer following Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 13. pii: S0003-4975(22)00025.
PubMed Abstract available

CARPENTER AJ
Identifying patterns of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery offers opportunity to target treatment strategies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00034.
PubMed

GU YM, Che GW, Chen LQ
Severe Gastric Conduit Engorgement after Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00036.
PubMed

SCHENA S
Evolution of Alternative-Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Is an "Alternative" Access Still Needed?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00032.
PubMed

CLEMENCE J JR, Yang B
Aortic Root Replacement of Small Roots to Prepare for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00024.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAH A, Nance JW, Chihara R, Chan EY, et al
Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy of T4 Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)00021.
PubMed Abstract available

CARVAJAL HG, Gooch C, Merritt TC, Fox JC, et al
Mid-Term Outcomes of Heart Transplantation in Children with Genetic Disorders.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)00016.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAHIAN DM, Badhwar V, O'Brien SM, Habib RH, et al
Social Risk Factors in Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Models Part 2: Review of Empirical Studies in Cardiac Surgery and Risk Model Recommendations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00005.
PubMed

DUENAS H, Mehaffey JH, Yarboro LT
Surgical Explant of a Lotus Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00011.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Rosenbloom LM, Watt TMF, Bergquist CS, et al
Ultrasonic Emulsification of Severe Mitral Annular Calcification During Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)02171.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKER E, Jones B
Hospital Procedure Volume Not Associated With 30-Day Stroke Rate for Transcarotid or Transaxillary/Subclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:376-377.
PubMed

MENGATO D, di Spazio L, Messori A
Survival in Real-World Patients Receiving Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:381.
PubMed

ZHAO K, Zhang J, Li S
Discharge on Postoperative Day 1 After Anatomic Lung Resection to be Treated With Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:379-380.
PubMed

MAGNUSSON JM, Silverborn M, Broome M, Riise GC, et al
Long-term Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Bridge to Lung Transplantation After COVID-19.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e5-e8.
PubMed Abstract available

REISENAUER J, Simoff MJ, Pritchett MA, Ost DE, et al
Ion: Technology and Techniques for Shape-sensing Robotic-assisted Bronchoscopy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:308-315.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU N, Rice DC, Tsao AS, Lee PP, et al
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy Versus Pleurectomy/Decortication for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:200-208.
PubMed Abstract available

RAHEJA S, Shetty V, Shanmugasundaram B, Shetty DP, et al
A Novel Surgical Technique to Address Post-Septal Myectomy Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e63-e66.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO Y, Asai H, Ikarashi J, Tachibana T, et al
External Stenting for Bronchomalacia Involving the Bronchus Intermedius.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e9-e11.
PubMed Abstract available

PEEK JJ, Sadeghi AH, Maat APWM, Rothbarth J, et al
Multidisciplinary Virtual Three-Dimensional Planning of a Forequarter Amputation With Chest Wall Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e13-e16.
PubMed Abstract available

DEROO SC, Desai N, Grimm JC, Cannon B, et al
In-Human Implantation of a Novel Biologic Valved Conduit for Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e21-e24.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAE M, Toda K, Yoshioka D, Miyagawa S, et al
Sutureless Patch Repair With a Novel Adhesive for Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e33-e36.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMURA M, Kanno K, Nishioka M
Coil Embolization and Left Ventricular Assist Device After Arterial Switch Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e57-e58.
PubMed Abstract available

SEO YJ, Christian-Miller N, Aguayo E, Sanaiha Y, et al
National Use and Short-term Outcomes of Video and Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Thymectomies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:230-236.
PubMed Abstract available

COYAN GN, Lu M, Ruppert KM, Baker N, et al
Activity-Based Cost Analysis of Robotic Anatomic Lung Resection During Program Implementation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:244-249.
PubMed Abstract available

VAYSBURG DM, Wells D, Lynch C, Kassam AF, et al
Impact of Integrated Thoracic Residency on General Surgery Residents' Thoracic Operative Volume.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:302-307.
PubMed Abstract available

KRAUSE EM, Appelbaum J, Naselsky W, Dickfeld T, et al
Limited Left Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Effectively Silences Refractory Electrical Storm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:217-223.
PubMed Abstract available

SATO H, Kawaharada N, Fukada J, Nakanishi K, et al
Estimation Model for Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Time to Predict Risk in Total Arch Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:256-263.
PubMed Abstract available

CAMPISI A, Ciarrocchi AP, Congiu S, Mazzarra S, et al
Sleeve Lobectomy: To Wrap or Not to Wrap the Bronchial Anastomosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:250-255.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Z, Li F, Zhang H, Swierzy M, et al
Outcomes of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: A Comparison of Robotic Thymectomy With Medication Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:295-301.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJAB TK, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Kavarana MN, Mokashi S, et al
Ross Operation in Neonates: A Meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:192-198.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH B, Singh G, Tripathy A, Larobina M, et al
The Outcomes of the Inclusion Ross in Select Patients Aged >/= 50 Years, Compared to a Younger Cohort.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:83-91.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMABE T, Pearsall CA, Zhao Y, Kurlansky PA, et al
Incidence, Cause, and Outcome of Reinterventions After Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:25-32.
PubMed Abstract available

MOLINA RS, Molina-Rodriguez MA, Rincon FM, Maldonado JD, et al
Cardiac Operative Risk in Latin America: A Comparison of Machine Learning Models vs EuroSCORE-II.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:92-99.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKIR NH, MacGregor RM, Khiabani AJ, Musharbash FN, et al
Concomitant Cox-Maze IV and Septal Myectomy in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:109-117.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Nguyen CTN, Yang B, Patel HJ, et al
Surgical Explantation of Transcatheter Aortic Bioprostheses: Balloon vs Self-Expandable Devices.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:138-145.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2021

PERCY ED, Hirji S, Leung N, Harloff M, et al
Post-Discharge Pain and Opioid Use After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)02168.
PubMed Abstract available

IWASAKI M, Ishihara S, Shimomura M, Inoue M, et al
Endoscopic Surgery Using Ultrasonic Energy Device for Tracheal Metastatic Tumor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)02163.
PubMed Abstract available

PERROTTI A, Francica A, Monaco F, Quintana E, et al
Post-operative Quality of Life after Full-sternotomy and Mini-sternotomy Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)02143.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDREW BY, Pieper CF, Cherry AD, Pendergast JF, et al
Identification of Trajectory-Based Acute Kidney Injury Phenotypes among Cardiac Surgery Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)02133.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAGUCHI A, Kato H, Matsubara M, Mathis BJ, et al
Congenital Tricuspid Valve Calcification Necessitating Neonatal Surgical Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)02146.
PubMed Abstract available

RUSSO MJ, Thourani VH, Cohen DJ, Malaisrie SC, et al
Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy for Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)02134.
PubMed Abstract available

SABIK JF 3RD, Bakaeen FG, Ruel M, Moon MR, et al
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons Reasoning for Not Endorsing the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Coronary Revascularization Guidelines.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)02114.
PubMed

ZUBAREVICH A, Ruhparwar A, Weymann A
Robotic Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement - Who Really Benefits from Robotic Procedures?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)02116.
PubMed

BISHAWI M, Glower DD
Restrictive mitral annuloplasty: Patient selection is the key.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)02112.
PubMed

NUCERA M, Heinisch PP
Considering new strategies for sternal healing in congenital cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)02111.
PubMed

LEHR EJ
Avoiding adverse outcomes while changing anastomotic technique in totally endoscopic robotic coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)02107.
PubMed

NYKANEN AI, Raivio P
Reconstruction of Donor Anomalous Pulmonary Vein During Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)02053.
PubMed Abstract available

YIN V, Pagteilan J, Atay SM, David EA, et al
Esophagectomy for Permanent Mesh Migration after Transthoracic Hiatal Hernia Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)02051.
PubMed Abstract available

XIA Y, Ragalie W, Yang E, Lluri G, et al
Venoarterial Versus Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as Bridge to Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)02044.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER DL, Watkins KT
Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane (Placenta) Reinforcement of Esophagectomy Anastomosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02032.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAGOMI T, Goto T, Hirotsu Y, Higuchi R, et al
Lung Cancer Surgery with Persistent COVID-19 Infection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02043.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty: Still a Viable Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02048.
PubMed

TOWE CW, Servais EL, Grau-Sepulveda M, Kosinski AS, et al
Impact of Chest Wall Resection on Mortality Following Lung Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02041.
PubMed Abstract available

WAGNER CM, Clark MJ, Theurer PF, Lall SC, et al
Predictors of Discharge Home Without Opioids After Cardiac Surgery: A Multicenter Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)01842.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN J, Lu Y, Yang Y, Kong X, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation due to Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02033.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUI Y, Kubota S, Seki T, Shingu Y, et al
Simple Chordal Replacement with a Newly Designed "Mitral Plate" in Mitral Valvuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02037.
PubMed Abstract available

OZHAN A, Bademci MS, Bayraktar FA
Meticulous Evaluation of Annuloplasty in Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02035.
PubMed

SHERMAN E, Alejo D, Wood-Doughty Z, Sussman M, et al
Leveraging Machine Learning to Predict 30-Day Hospital Readmission after Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(21)02028.
PubMed Abstract available

GRUSLOVA AB, Cabe AG, Kottam A, Walmsley J, et al
Smart Drain for Post Cardiac Surgery Left Ventricular Volumes Evaluated in Large Animal Models.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(21)02016.
PubMed Abstract available

SUH JW, Son NH, Lee JG, Park MS, et al
Effect of Disease Type on Changes in Total Lung Volume after Lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(21)02025.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHOU N, Hofstetter WL
Salvage Esophagectomy Definition Influences Comparative Outcomes in Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancers.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)02018.
PubMed Abstract available

PERCY ED, Chowdhury M, Hirji S, Harloff M, et al
Opioid Prescription Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the United States: A Call to Action.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)01997.
PubMed

ESTRERA A
Success in Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Judgment and Skill.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1908.
PubMed

WHITSON BA
Attributes of Successful Thoracic Surgery Residency Matriculants: Could It Be Mentorship?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2076.
PubMed

MANENTI A, Roncati L, Manco G
Internal Thoracic Arteries Optimal Conduits for a "Physiology-Guided Surgery".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2114-2115.
PubMed

JASSAR AS
Temperature Management During Circulatory Arrest: We Have the Ingredients, But What Is the Recipe?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1899-1900.
PubMed

SADE RM, Carpenter AJ, D'Amico TA, Drake DH, et al
Unethical Studies on Transplantation in Cardiothoracic Surgery Journals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1746-1752.
PubMed

DIMAIO JM, Preventza O, Strobel R, Conklin J, et al
Preparing for the Future: Funding for Graduate Medical Education in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1736-1740.
PubMed

MYNARD JN, Port JL
Mediastinal Repositioning for Postpneumonectomy Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e473.
PubMed

LANMUELLER P, Heck R, Leschber G, Knosalla C, et al
Coronary Collateralization of a Tumor Located in the Aortopulmonary Window.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e477.
PubMed

FENG Q, He X
Huge Simple Mediastinal Cyst With Hemorrhage and Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e475.
PubMed

GUYTON RA
In Memoriam: Charles Ross Hatcher Jr, MD, 1930-2021.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2104-2107.
PubMed Abstract available

DOENST T, Falk V, Gaudino M
The Issues with Risk and Benefit Evaluation for Invasive Treatment of Cardiac Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1733-1735.
PubMed

VRICELLA LA, El-Zein C, Hibino N, Rausa J, et al
Technical Modifications That Might Improve Long-term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1997-2004.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN JJ, Mays JC, Sukhavasi A, Patrick WL, et al
Characteristics and Attitudes of Aspiring Cardiothoracic Surgeons: A Survey Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2063-2069.
PubMed Abstract available

PUPOVAC SS, Hemli JM, Bavaria JE, Patel HJ, et al
Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermia in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection Repair: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1893-1899.
PubMed Abstract available

LAWRIE G, Zoghbi W, Little S, Shah D, et al
One Hundred Percent Reparability of Mitral Prolapse: Results of a Dynamic Nonresectional Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1921-1928.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHIAVON M, Comacchio GM, Mammana M, Faccioli E, et al
Lobectomy With Artery Reconstruction and Pneumonectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Propensity Score Weighting Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1805-1813.
PubMed Abstract available

FUNAMOTO M, Osho AA, Li SS, Moonsamy P, et al
Factors Related to Survival in Low-Glomerular Filtration Rate Cohorts Undergoing Lung Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1797-1804.
PubMed Abstract available

YAO F, Wu W, Zhu Q, Zhai R, et al
Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Segmentectomy With Collateral Ventilation Method.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1814-1823.
PubMed Abstract available

DRAKE JA, Diggs LP, Martin SP, Wach MM, et al
Characteristics of Matriculants to Thoracic Surgery Residency Training Programs.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2070-2075.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSENFELD ES, Napolitano MA, Sparks AD, Werba G, et al
Impact of Trainee Involvement on Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1855-1861.
PubMed Abstract available

APRILE V, Korasidis S, Bacchin D, Petralli G, et al
Thymectomy in Myasthenic Patients With Thymoma: Killing Two Birds With One Stone.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1782-1789.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU R, Pang K, Li S, Zhang B, et al
The Fate of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries Unoperated Before Adulthood.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2029-2037.
PubMed Abstract available

JOHNSON B, Das M, Lee LS
Subxiphoid Endoscopic Epicardial Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e427-e429.
PubMed Abstract available

PYO WK, Kim JB
Sarcoma Resection With Complete Removal of Left Atrial Posterior Wall.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e439-e441.
PubMed Abstract available

DURAN KARADUMAN B, Ayhan H, Keles T, Bozkurt E, et al
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Implantation With a Novel Balloon Expandable Myval THV.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e435-e437.
PubMed Abstract available

KONDO Y, Nakao M, Hashimoto K, Ichinose J, et al
Two Cases of Lower Lobe Pneumatoceles Following Upper Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e403-e406.
PubMed Abstract available

BAO TH, Bains MS, Shahzad F, Allen RJ Jr, et al
Canyons and Volcanoes: The Effects of Radiation on the Chest Wall.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e415-e418.
PubMed Abstract available

RENGIFO LM, Hazle MA, Kincaid EH, Ootaki Y, et al
Thoracoscopic Resection of Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm in a 16-Year-Old Boy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e451-e453.
PubMed Abstract available

SHEPHERD HM, Kotkar K, Bhalla S, Rostambeigi N, et al
Emergent Lung Resection for Massive Hemoptysis From Bronchial Malformation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e423-e426.
PubMed Abstract available

SEITLINGER J, Wollbrett C, Mazzella A, Schmid S, et al
Safety and Feasibility of Thoracic Malignancy Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1870-1876.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

IBRAHIM M, Szeto WY, Gutsche J, Weiss S, et al
Transparency, Public Reporting and a Culture of Change to Quality and Safety in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01995.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Ailawadi G, Deeb GM
Non-Aortic Valve Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01986.
PubMed Abstract available

NEWELL P, Hirji S, Kaneko T
Holy Grail? Not So Fast: Socioeconomic Disparities Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01994.
PubMed

MAGRUDER JT, Morris C, Thourani VH
Treating Patients, Not Just Diseases: Cardiac Surgery following TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01993.
PubMed

DEWAN KC, Zhou G, Koroukian SM, Gillinov AM, et al
Failure to Rescue After Cardiac Surgery at Minority-Serving Hospitals: Room for Improvement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01987.
PubMed Abstract available

ODA S, Fujita S, Tatewaki H, Shiose A, et al
Valve-Sparing Reimplantation for Right Coronary Artery Compression after Fontan Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01996.
PubMed Abstract available

BERGQUIST CS, Wu X, McLaughlin VV, Rosati CM, et al
Pulmonary Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A STS Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01988.
PubMed Abstract available

HEUNG M, Dickinson T, Wu X, Fitzgerald DC, et al
The Role of Race on Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)01978.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVY JH, Faraoni D, Almond CS, Baumann-Kreuziger L, et al
Consensus statement: Hemostasis trial outcomes in cardiac surgery/mechanical support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01975.
PubMed Abstract available

KAPOOR S, Zhu J, Kilic A, Toma C, et al
Outcomes in Multivessel Coronary Disease Stratified by Society for Thoracic Surgery Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)01921.
PubMed Abstract available

YUN J, Saleh OA, Chung JW, Bakaeen FG, et al
Cardiac Operations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01910.
PubMed Abstract available

HOSOBA S, Ito T, Orii M
3D-endoscopic assisted concomitant mitral and aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)01915.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANG C, Linden PA, Jiang B, Sarode A, et al
Monitoring for Recurrence Following Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01909.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU K, Pan S, Liu D, Wang C, et al
Minimally Invasive Bio-Chimney Technique for Postrepair Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01908.
PubMed Abstract available

NAMACHIVAYAM SP
Neonatal Cardiac Surgery and AKI: early risk forecasting is important.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01902.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Brennan JM, Edelman JJ, Thibault D, et al
Association of Volume and Outcomes in 234,556 Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01891.
PubMed Abstract available

AKHTAR-DANESH GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Shargall Y
Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: A Provincial Population-Based Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01906.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH
Aortic Annular Enlargement during Aortic Valve Replacement: Shedding Light on the Conundrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01901.
PubMed

BRAUN J
Downsized Mitral Annuloplasty for Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Still Unbeaten When Done Properly in the Right Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01890.
PubMed

QU WW, Wei JW, Binongo JN, Keeling WB, et al
Gender Differences in Failure-to-Rescue After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01888.
PubMed Abstract available

HANNAN EL, Wu Y, Cozzens K, Friedrich M, et al
The Association of Socio-Economic Factors with Outcomes for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01886.
PubMed Abstract available

DE MARTINO A, Milano AD, Bortolotti U
ENLARGENMENT OF THE AORTIC ANNULUS DURING AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT: A still unresolved conundrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)01845.
PubMed

HALL DJ, Schulte JJ, Lewis EE, Bommareddi SR, et al
Successful Lung Transplantation for Severe Post COVID-19 Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)01841.
PubMed Abstract available

OHSUMI A, Takamatsu J, Yuasa I, Tanaka S, et al
Living-Donor Lung Transplantation for Post-COVID-19 Respiratory Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)01840.
PubMed Abstract available

MITCHELL KG, Antonoff MB
Pulmonary Resection Remains a Salvage Option Following Local Failure of Definitive Radiotherapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)01838.
PubMed

MERRITT-GENORE H, Moosdorf R, Gillaspie E, Lother S, et al
Perioperative Coronavirus Vaccination-Timing and Implications: A Guidance Document.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1707-1715.
PubMed Abstract available

PACINI D, Costantino A, Fiorentino M, Loforte A, et al
The Triple-Layer Patch Technique for Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e377-e380.
PubMed Abstract available

BEAVER TM
Apples and Oranges and Bananas: Maze Surgery in the Real World.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1423.
PubMed

HATOUM H, Thourani VH, Dasi LP
Predicting Leaflet Thrombosis: Is the Clue in the Blood?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1727-1728.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Mastroroberto P, Santarpino G
Coagulation Nadirs in Risk Stratification After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1726-1727.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Larosa C
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Techniques and Postoperative Nadir Hemoglobin in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01828.
PubMed

GLAM R, Raad M, Bolotin G
Animal Study of a Novel Device for Clampless Proximal Anastomosis in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1681-1686.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHMITTO JD, Mariani S, Abicht TO, Couper GS, et al
Expert Consensus Paper: Lateral Thoracotomy for Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Device Implant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1687-1697.
PubMed Abstract available

HSU HH, Liu YH, Chen HY, Chen PH, et al
Vicryl Mesh Coverage Reduced Recurrence After Bullectomy for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1609-1615.
PubMed Abstract available

LI C, Zheng B, Yu Q, Yang B, et al
Augmented Reality and 3-Dimensional Printing Technologies for Guiding Complex Thoracoscopic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1624-1631.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIPE ME, Maiga AW, Deppen SA, Haddad DN, et al
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Fibrinolysis vs Thoracoscopic Decortication for Early Empyema.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1632-1638.
PubMed Abstract available

KARUNUNGAN KL, Hadaya J, Tran Z, Sanaiha Y, et al
Frailty Is Independently Associated With Worse Outcomes After Elective Anatomic Lung Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1639-1646.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG H, Bajaj SS, Williams KM, Heiler JC, et al
Early Engagement in Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Enhances Future Academic Productivity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1664-1671.
PubMed Abstract available

PUMA F, Ceccarelli S, Potenza R, Italiani A, et al
Rescue Tracheostomy for Patients With Unresectable Large Growing Neck Masses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e383-e386.
PubMed Abstract available

TSURUTA K, Maki R, Miyajima M, Watanabe A, et al
Easy Suction Technique During Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e381-e382.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUBOUCHI H, Goto M, Terazawa S, Adachi S, et al
Left Upper Lobe Trisegmentectomy After Pulmonary Endarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e361-e363.
PubMed Abstract available

GOPAL K, Madathil T, Varma PK
Surgical Challenges in Retrieval of an Embolized Transcatheter Valve From the Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e325-e328.
PubMed Abstract available

KESHAVAMURTHY S, Dulam V, Leung SW, Kashem MA, et al
Donor Pulmonary Vein Anomalies: What's in Your Toolbox?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e369-e371.
PubMed Abstract available

KIENE AM, Waller BR 3rd, Knott-Craig C, Sathanandam SK, et al
Percutaneous Stage 1 Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e341-e343.
PubMed Abstract available

BEN-GAL Y, Gordon A, Ziv-Baran T, Farkash A, et al
Late Outcomes of In Situ Versus Composite Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1441-1446.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMBARDELLA I, Lau C, Rahouma M, Iannacone E, et al
Diaphragm Preservation Reduces Respiratory Failure After Extent I Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1453-1459.
PubMed Abstract available

AN KR, Luc JGY, Tam DY, Dagher O, et al
Infective Endocarditis Secondary to Injection Drug Use: A Survey of Canadian Cardiac Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1460-1467.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG H, Pargaonkar VS, Hironaka CE, Bajaj SS, et al
Off-Pump Minithoracotomy Versus Sternotomy for Left Anterior Descending Myocardial Bridge Unroofing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1474-1482.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOWDHURY UK, George N, Singh S, Sankhyan LK, et al
Total Pericardiectomy Using a Modified Left Anterolateral Thoracotomy Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1483-1492.
PubMed Abstract available

SOOD V, Heider A, Rabah R, Si MS, et al
Evaluation of Explanted CorMatrix Tyke Extracardiac Patches in Infants With Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1518-1522.
PubMed Abstract available

HU X, Peng B
Asymmetric Occluder Occlusion of Outlet Ventricular Septal Defect Via a Subaxillary Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1532-1536.
PubMed Abstract available

HILL MA, Mitchell MB, Rajab TK
Mitral Valve Anatomy in Patients with Native Aortic Root Thrombosis after Norwood Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01829.
PubMed

POLLOCK C, Soder S, Ezer N, Ferraro P, et al
Impact of Volume on Mortality and Hospital Stay After Lung Cancer Surgery in a Single-Payer System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01831.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

LOMBARD FW, Roy S, Shah AS, Feng X, et al
Processed EEG Use During Anesthesia and Outcomes: Analysis of the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)01765.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIU HT, Jhou HJ, Chen PH, Lee CH, et al
Comparing Single- and Dual Antiplatelet Therapies Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01764.
PubMed Abstract available

ROY N, Parra MF, Brown ML, Sleeper LA, et al
Enhancing Recovery in Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01755.
PubMed Abstract available

THEMAN TE
Cardiac Surgery and Medicare Expansion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01756.
PubMed

HUANG K, Wang Y, Huang J, Chu X, et al
Nomogram Predicts Improvement of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01752.
PubMed Abstract available

MACK M, Carroll JD, Thourani V, Vemulapalli S, et al
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy in the United States: A Report from the STS/ACC TVT Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01408.
PubMed Abstract available

BORTOLOTTI U
Nina Braunwald's Tale: Pioneering Prosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)01753.
PubMed

VASANTHAN V, Brown A, Spooner A, Kent WDT, et al
Virtual Adaptation of Multimodal Cardiac Surgery Residency Interview: For the Pandemic and the Future.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01735.
PubMed

CHEN YH, Chang HH, Kuo CC, Leu HB, et al
Impact of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01727.
PubMed Abstract available

COHEN BD, Zeymo A, Bouchard M, McDermott J, et al
Increased Access to Cardiac Surgery Did Not Improve Outcomes: Early Look into Medicaid Expansion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01738.
PubMed Abstract available

SASAKI J, Rodriguez Z, Alten JA, Rahman AF, et al
Epidemiology of neonatal acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery without cardiopulmonary bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01745.
PubMed Abstract available

KUMAR SR, Mayer JE Jr, Overman DM, Shashidharan S, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database: 2021 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01728.
PubMed Abstract available

SHI WY, Kaneko T
The Call to Perfection: A High Bar for Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01741.
PubMed

JEON JH, Seong YW, Han JE, Cho S, et al
Randomized trial of poloxamer 407-based ropivacaine hydrogel after thoracoscopic pulmonary resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01711.
PubMed Abstract available

DALEN M, Persson M, Glaser N, Sartipy U, et al
Sex and permanent pacemaker implantation after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01714.
PubMed Abstract available

RATHORE K
Cardiac surgery in patients of Severe Pectus Excavatum: An uncommon cause of low cardiac output.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)01713.
PubMed

GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
The clover technique for tricuspid regurgitation: edge-to-edge plus annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)01712.
PubMed

TANG Z, Lu M, Qu C, Zhang Y, et al
Enhanced recovery after surgery improves short-term outcomes in patients undergoing esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)01691.
PubMed Abstract available

HEINISCH PP, Nucera M, Bartkevics M, Erdoes G, et al
Early-experience with a novel suture device for sternal closure in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)01684.
PubMed Abstract available

AHERN S, Power D, Hinchion J
Spontaneous Regression of a Pulmonary Metastasis Secondary to Contralateral Metastasectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e249-e251.
PubMed Abstract available

PROMPHAN W, Mokarapong P, Sukhakul K, Qureshi SA, et al
Late Explantation of Venus P-Valve After Implantation: Macroscopic and Histologic Findings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e291-e294.
PubMed Abstract available

VALDIVIA D, Langehegermann L, Aigner C
Lobectomy as Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in a Patient With Previous Contralateral Bilobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e261-e264.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG Y, Zhu W, Liu J, Liu H, et al
Thoracoscopic Transmitral Myectomy for an Anatomically Complex Case With Midventricular Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e283-e286.
PubMed Abstract available

MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB, Wegermann ZK, Grau-Sepulveda MV, et al
Aortic Annular Enlargement in the Elderly: Short and Long-Term Outcomes in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1160-1166.
PubMed Abstract available

QUINTANA MT, Mazzeffi M, Galvagno SM, Herrera D, et al
A Retrospective Study of Infection in Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1168-1175.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG JH, Gao J, Zhang Y, Wang H, et al
Modified Subxiphoid Thoracoscopic Thymectomy for Locally Invasive Thymoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1095-1100.
PubMed Abstract available

FARZANEGAN R, Zangi M, Abbasidezfouli A, Pejhan S, et al
Postintubation Multisegmental Tracheal Stenosis: A 24-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1101-1108.
PubMed Abstract available

SAID SA, Okamoto T, Nowacki AS, Niikawa H, et al
The Effect of Blood Transfusion in Lung Donors on Recipient Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1109-1117.
PubMed Abstract available

NOMORI H, Shiraishi A, Yamazaki I, Ohtsuki A, et al
Extent of Segmentectomy That Achieves Greater Lung Preservation Than Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1127-1133.
PubMed Abstract available

PHILLIPS WW, Gill RR, Mazzola E, Armitage JR, et al
Impact of Nodule Density in Women With Sublobar Resection for Stage IA Adenocarcinoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1067-1075.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN JJ, Mays JC, Iyengar A, Luc JGY, et al
Wisdom From Past Presidents of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1372-1377.
PubMed Abstract available

XU H, Jiang W, Joshi Y, Han L, et al
Primary Cardiac Impairment in Patients With Marfan Syndrome Undergoing a Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1193-1200.
PubMed Abstract available

ORTMEYER KA, Raman V, Tiko-Okoye C, Espinosa J, et al
Women and Minorities Underrepresented in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery: It's Time for Next Steps.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1349-1355.
PubMed Abstract available

BAJAJ SS, Wang H, Williams KM, Pickering JM, et al
New Attending Surgeons Hired by Their Training Institution Exhibit Greater Research Productivity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1342-1348.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Li L, Jani V, Cramer JW, et al
Increased Hepatic Stiffness in Young Adults After Biventricular Repair of Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1335-1341.
PubMed Abstract available

MICHALOWSKI AK, Gauvreau K, Kaza A, Quinonez L, et al
Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1290-1297.
PubMed Abstract available

IMAI K, Hoashi T, Shimada M, Komori M, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection for Apicocaval Juxtaposition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1326-1333.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2021

SUGHIMOTO K, Ueda T, Fujiwara T, Kabasawa M, et al
Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Fontan Circulation: Fontan Computational Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 30. pii: S0003-4975(21)01679.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKAEEN FG, Ghandour H, Ravichandren K, Pettersson GSB, et al
Risks and Outcomes of Reoperative Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Patent Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)01652.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEA-VERA R, Ryan CT, Havelka J, Corr SJ, et al
Machine Learning to Predict Outcomes and Cost by Phase of Care after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01649.
PubMed Abstract available

BERRY MF
Treatment for Early-Stage Lung Cancer Should Never Be "Just a Wedge".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01658.
PubMed

CHAUHAN D, Orlandi V, Rajab TK, Bedeir K, et al
Post-operative Outcomes in Infants Undergoing ABO Incompatible Heart Transplantation in the US.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01645.
PubMed Abstract available

BERRETTA P, Meuris B, Kappert U, Andreas M, et al
Sutureless versus rapid deployment aortic valve replacement: results from a multicentric registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01597.
PubMed Abstract available

TANE S, Kimura K, Shimizu N, Kitamura Y, et al
Segmentectomy for inner location small-sized non-small-cell lung cancer: Is it feasible?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01595.
PubMed Abstract available

GIULIANO K, Canner JK, Scully BB, Clarke N, et al
EBV Predicts Post-Pediatric Heart Transplant Malignancy; Induction Therapy and Tacrolimus Don't.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01598.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG H, Yang S, Wang F, Yang Z, et al
Heart transplantation for a rare case of IgG4-related cardiac pseudotumor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01589.
PubMed

SABATINO ME, Williams ML, Okwuosa IS, Akhabue E, et al
30-Year Trends in Graft Survival After Heart Transplant: Modeled Analyses of a Transplant Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01583.
PubMed Abstract available

RICCIARDI G, Soquet J, Abou-Arab O, Mugnier A, et al
Heart Transplantation Following Acute Aortic Dissection in an Adolescent with Marfan Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01591.
PubMed Abstract available

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Stulak JM, et al
Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease: Cost of Transcatheter versus Surgical Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01588.
PubMed Abstract available

BISHAWI M, Milano C, Gaca J, Wang A, et al
Late durability of mitral repair for ischemic versus nonischemic functional mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)01581.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHENG R, Savitch SL, Rios-Diaz AJ, Evans NR, et al
Outcomes in Lung Cancer Surgery: Capturing Reliable Metrics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)01579.
PubMed Abstract available

SENZAI M, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Clinical Outcomes Following Durable Mitral Valve Repair for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)01569.
PubMed Abstract available

YUN JK, Lee GD, Choi S, Kim YH, et al
Clinical Significance of Regional Lymph Node Evaluation during Sublobar Resection in Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)01543.
PubMed Abstract available

SERVAIS EL, Towe CW, Farjah F, Brown LM, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: 2021 Update on Outcomes and Research.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:693-700.
PubMed Abstract available

TIBI P, McClure RS, Huang J, Baker RA, et al
STS/SCA/AmSECT/SABM Update to the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Patient Blood Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:981-1004.
PubMed

FIRESTONE S, Wyler von Ballmoos M, Kissoon K, Goldberg J, et al
An Update From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforce on Evidence-Based Surgery: Improving the Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:691-692.
PubMed

AMBROGI V, La Rocca E, Carlea F, Tacconi F, et al
Off-Label Use of T-Tube as Chest Drainage for Uniportal Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e197-e199.
PubMed Abstract available

DAMIAN I, Kellermair J, Grund M, Zierer A, et al
First in Human: Transcatheter, Transapical Double Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:968-969.
PubMed Abstract available

YU A, Zhang M, Wang Z, Hu Z, et al
Elephant Trunk Stent Fenestration for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:747-754.
PubMed Abstract available

SAZZAD F, Ler A, Kuzemczak M, Ng S, et al
Automated Fastener vs Hand-tied Knots in Heart Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:970-980.
PubMed Abstract available

KALRA K, Wagh K, Wei JW, McPherson L, et al
Regurgitant Bicuspid Aortopathy: Is Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Equivalent to Bentall Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:737-745.
PubMed Abstract available

DIAZ-GUTIERREZ I, Robbins AJ, Zhang B, Rao MV, et al
Long-Term Results of Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair After Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:874-879.
PubMed Abstract available

RODRIGUEZ M, Dezube AR, Bravo-Iniguez CE, Fox S, et al
Impact of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation on Adverse Events After Bronchial Sleeve Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:890-896.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZUR P, Litwinowicz R, Tchantchaleishvili V, Natorska J, et al
Left Internal Mammary Artery Skeletonization Reduces Bleeding-A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:794-801.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDELSATTAR ZM, Allen M, Blackmon S, Cassivi S, et al
Contemporary Practice Patterns of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:952-960.
PubMed Abstract available

KAGIMOTO A, Tsutani Y, Kushitani K, Kai Y, et al
Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy for Clinical Stage IA Lung Adenocarcinoma With Spread Through Air Spaces.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:935-943.
PubMed Abstract available

MILLER VM, Padilla LA, Swicord WB, Burns ZR, et al
Gender Differences in Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Among General Surgery Applicants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:961-967.
PubMed Abstract available

KOBAYASHI K, Shinkawa T, Yamagishi M, Saito S, et al
Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduit With Tricuspid Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:831-837.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAZAKI S, Doi K, Numata S, Yamano T, et al
Stress Echocardiography after Mitral Valve Repair using a Semirigid Partial Band.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01538.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2021

FACKTOR MA, Odell DD, Wood DE, Feinglass J, et al
Initial Assessment of the Effect of ProvenCare on Lung Cancer Surgical Quality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)01474.
PubMed Abstract available

CZAPLA J, Claus I, Martens T, Philipsen T, et al
Midterm comparison between different annuloplasty techniques for functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01465.
PubMed Abstract available

PASRIJA C, Quinn RW, Bernstein D, Tran D, et al
Mitral Valve Translocation: A Novel Operation for the Treatment of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01433.
PubMed Abstract available

SABATINO ME, Okoh AK, Chao JC, Soto C, et al
Early Discharge After Minimally Invasive Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01438.
PubMed Abstract available

HEIDEN BT, Mitchell JD, Rome E, Puri V, et al
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Robotic-assisted Lobectomy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)01389.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN KH, Huang YJ, Lee SC, Huang HK, et al
Benefit of three-dimensional image simulation in surgical resection of early stage lung cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)01392.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2021

MILLER JA, Tatakis A, Van Haren RM, Kapur S, et al
A Structured Program Maximizes Benefit of Lung Cancer Screening in an Area of Endemic Histoplasmosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 30. pii: S0003-4975(21)01301.
PubMed Abstract available

MAYNE NR, Potter A, Bharol K, Darling AJ, et al
Perioperative Outcomes and Survival after Preoperative Immunotherapy for Non-small-cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)01282.
PubMed Abstract available

MAHROKHIAN SH, Nordan T, Kawabori M
Immunosuppression in HIV Positive Heart Transplant Recipients in the post-COVID-19 era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01272.
PubMed

CEKMECELIOGLU D, Alagoz M
Sutureless aortic valve: is it a bailout option in the belligerent root?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01278.
PubMed

KAMIYA K, Nagatani Y, Matsubayashi Y, Mori Y, et al
A virtual-reality imaging analysis of the dynamic aortic root anatomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01249.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTENS T, Hens L, De Pauw M, Van Belleghem Y, et al
Heart transplantation complicated by COVID-19 infection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01254.
PubMed Abstract available

JAHANGIRI M
Assessment and reporting of aortic valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01236.
PubMed

SCHAFERS HJ
Suture Aortic Annuloplasty - A Stable Solution?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01237.
PubMed

HOLST T, Petersen J, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, et al
Aortic Valve Repair in Annular Dilatation: External Versus Internal Suture Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)01172.
PubMed Abstract available

JABAGI H, Chan V, Ruel M, Mesana TG, et al
Aortic valve repair decreases risks of VRE in AI at 10 years: a propensity score-matched analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)01165.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBINSON DP, Smith AE, Okiror L
Lung Cancer Surgery in the early phase after acute COVID-19 pneumonitis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01090.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2021

ROWE G, Gill G, Trento A, Emerson D, et al
Robotic mitral valve repair following failed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)01082.
PubMed Abstract available

GILLINOV AM, Burns DJ, Suri RM
Mitral Valve Repair: A Blend of Art and Science.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01044.
PubMed

USHIJIMA T, Kimura S, Shiose A
Implantability of the MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve: a first-in-human case report.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01038.
PubMed Abstract available

GERDISCH MW, Downey RS, Stavridis GT, Wei LM, et al
Multiple Valve Repair Facilitated by Aortic Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00995.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

GILLINOV AM, Burns DJP, Suri RM
The Rules of Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)00925.
PubMed

MITREV Z, Risteski P, Todorovska M, Pavlovik M, et al
Aortic valve neocuspidisation using xenologous pericardium versus bioprosthetic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00895.
PubMed Abstract available

HANDA Y, Tsutani Y, Mimae T, Miyata Y, et al
Complex Segmentectomy for Hypermetabolic Clinical Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00863.
PubMed Abstract available

MUTSUGA M, Narita Y, Tokuda Y, Uchida W, et al
Predictors of failure of mitral valve repair using artificial chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00864.
PubMed Abstract available

MIYAHARA N, Nii K, Benazzo A, Iwasaki A, et al
Completion Pneumonectomy for Second Primary/Primary Lung Cancer and Local Recurrence Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00831.
PubMed Abstract available

BLITZER D, Nguyen S, Bacha E, LaPar DJ, et al
Aortic Valve Neocuspidization In a Pulmonary Autograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00817.
PubMed Abstract available

TABATA M, Morimura H, Nakanaga H
Double leaflet technique for mitral regurgitation with the small or tethered posterior leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00765.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2021

GRANDINETTI M, Bruno P, Farina P, Pasquini A, et al
Bicuspidized De Vega for functional tricuspid valve regurgitation: "De-Kay repair".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)00750.
PubMed Abstract available

HUCKABY LV, Sultan I, Ferdinand FD, Mulukutla S, et al
Matched Analysis of Surgical versus Percutaneous Revascularization for Left Main Coronary Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)00755.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVINER DB, Friedman T, Zafrir B, Arazi M, et al
Mid-term Results of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Replacement - Implications for Clinical Decision Making.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00742.
PubMed Abstract available

PATTAKOS G
Tricuspid Valve Replacement - The Road Less Travelled.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00737.
PubMed

KOFIDIS T, Gaudino M
Mitral valve repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation: the jury is still out.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00738.
PubMed

ALLOAH Q, Pelletier G, Prada-Ruiz AC, Tsuda T, et al
Rapid Growth of Left Atrial Thrombus in a Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)00716.
PubMed Abstract available

HIROTA M, Suezawa T, Kawabata T, Kuroko Y, et al
Papillary-ventricular complex tugging for ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00710.
PubMed Abstract available

FELDMAN HA, Luc JGY, Antonoff MB
Diversity in Education-A Necessary Priority for the Future of CT Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00711.
PubMed

ALWAIR H, Whitehouse K, Slaughter MS, Trivedi JR, et al
A Tale of Two Centrifugal Flow Ventricular Assist Devices as Bridge to Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)00674.
PubMed Abstract available

RUSSO M, Di Mauro M, Saitto G, Lio A, et al
Beating vs Arrested Heart Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00649.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Bagameri G, Dearani JA, et al
Natural history and outcomes of non-replaced aortic sinuses in patients with bicuspid aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)00562.
PubMed Abstract available

YONEYAMA F, Wilder TJ, Imamura M
Heart transplantation in a case of scimitar syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00580.
PubMed Abstract available

MANNACIO VA, Mannacio L, Antignano A, Mauro C, et al
NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS VERSUS WARFARIN IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AFTER EARLY POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD IN PATIENTS WITH BIOPROSTHETIC AORTIC VALVE.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00521.
PubMed Abstract available

TSAI FC
Not every aortic stenosis should go for transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) first after low risk trials.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00531.
PubMed

GAUDIOSO C, Sykes A, Whalen PE, Attwood KM, et al
Impact of a Thoracic Multidisciplinary Conference on Lung Cancer Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00523.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI S, Ren T, Zhang L, He X, et al
Thoracoscopic-assisted Repair of Perivalvular Leakage of Prosthetic Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)00514.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUGIOUKAKIS P, Urbanski PP
How to fix a self-assembled aortic valve conduit to the annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)00511.
PubMed

YOSHIKAWA M, Hirami Y
Surgery for right upper lobe lung cancer in a patient with bridging bronchus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)00507.
PubMed Abstract available

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Greason KL, Pochettino A, et al
Early right ventricular reverse remodeling predicts survival after isolated tricuspid valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)00445.
PubMed Abstract available

LI AX, Flores K, Canavan ME, Boffa DJ, et al
Adjuvant Chemotherapy for T4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Additional Ipsilateral Lung Nodules.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00424.
PubMed Abstract available

DEFIZE IL, Gorgels SMC, Mazza E, Schurink B, et al
The presence of metastatic thoracic duct lymph nodes in Western esophageal cancer patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00421.
PubMed Abstract available

FINNAN MJ, Bakir NH, Itoh A, Kotkar KD, et al
30 Years of Heart Transplant: Outcomes after Mechanical Circulatory Support from a Single Center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)00353.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAMICHI T, Ichinose J, Iwamoto N, Omura K, et al
Correlation between smoking status and short-term outcome of thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00350.
PubMed Abstract available

GAO W, Yang XL, Hu JC, Gu H, et al
Continuous serratus anterior plane block improved early pulmonary function after lung cancer surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00362.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

KUTYWAYO K, Thekkudan J, Rathinam S
Endobronchial Therapy for Non-emphysematous Giant Bullae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)00329.
PubMed

IBRAHIM M, Spelde AE, Szeto WY, Acker MA, et al
Clinical and echocardiographic results of AVR in the failing ventricle: do AS and AR differ?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)00332.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHII Y, Sezai A, Taoka M, Osaka S, et al
Native valve attachment to the prosthetic valve 2.5 years after the 3(rd) tricuspid valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)00296.
PubMed Abstract available

DAYAN V, Garcia-Villarreal OA, Escobar A, Ferrari J, et al
The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery Statement regarding the recently released 2020 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)00270.
PubMed

CHENG Z
Comment on Evaluation of right heart function in patients undergoing tricuspid valve replacement surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)00259.
PubMed

KAINUMA S, Mitsuno M, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Surgical Ablation Concomitant with Non-mitral valve surgery for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00183.
PubMed Abstract available

DEJA MA, Malinowski M, Widenka K, Stozynski N, et al
Repair or Replacement for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Results from Polish National Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

VAN DH, Minh Pham NH, Tri Nguyen VM, Van Nguyen P, et al
Isolated Congenital Mitral Regurgitation Repair in Children: Long-term Outcomes of Artificial Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00123.
PubMed Abstract available

SOQUET J, Mugnier A, Richardson M, Hebbar E, et al
Neopulmonary venous confluence for heart transplantation with giant left atrium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00106.
PubMed Abstract available

KOGURE T, Butera G, Michielon G, Kabir S, et al
Melody valve fracture causing mitral stenosis: Novel solution for transapical valve in valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00115.
PubMed Abstract available

ISOMURA T, Hirota M, Yoshida M, Yamagishi S, et al
The growth potential and patency of free right internal thoracic arteries verified by CT angiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00094.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIES RR, Lantz J, Mullowney S, Butts R, et al
Heart Failure after Cavopulmonary Connection: Conversion to Biventricular Circulatory Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00085.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMMIE JS, Quinn RW, Strauss ER, Wang L, et al
Initial Clinical Experience with Mitral Valve Translocation for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)00051.
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ADKINSON BC, Akkineni S, Villamizar NR, Donna EE, et al
Computed Tomography during Bronchoscopic Lung Splinting for Atelectasis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00030.
PubMed Abstract available

FLECK TPK, Ayala R, Kroll J, Siepe M, et al
Ex-vivo allograft perfusion for complex pediatric heart transplant recipients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00017.
PubMed Abstract available

LAPAR DJ, Moroi MK, Nguyen SN, Bacha EA, et al
Neonatal Cone Valvuloplasty for Pulmonary Atresia/Intact Ventricular Septum and Ebsteinoid Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00024.
PubMed Abstract available

DEAS DS JR, Lou X, Leshnower BG, Almuwaqqat Z, et al
Fifteen years of aortic valve-sparing root replacement and impact of eccentric jets on late outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00016.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN H, Li B, Yuan X, Ju F, et al
Extracardiac Tricuspid Annuloplasty-A Novel Technique for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLEN MS, Harmsen WS, Mandrekar J, Rocco G, et al
Bias Against Complex Lung Cancer Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00009.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2020

WATANABE Y, Suzuki K, Hattori A, Fukui M, et al
Bronchoplastic Procedure vs Pneumonectomy after High-dose Radiation for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)32165.
PubMed Abstract available

MAURIZI G, D'Andrilli A, Vanni C, Ciccone AM, et al
Direct Cross-Clamping for Resection of Lung Cancer Invading the Aortic Arch or the Subclavian Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32148.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMATHKUMAR A
Less invasive aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32141.
PubMed

ARANDA-MICHEL E, Serna-Gallegos D, Kilic A, Gleason T, et al
The impact of COX-MAZE technique on freedom from atrial fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)32116.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2020

XUE Y, Zhou Q, Li S, Li J, et al
Trans-apical transcatheter valve replacement using J-Valve for aortic valve diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)32006.
PubMed Abstract available

ALGARNI KD, Alfonso J, Pragliola C, Kheirallah H, et al
Long-term outcomes of tricuspid valve repair; the influence of the annuloplasty prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31934.
PubMed Abstract available

MELVAN JN, Khullar O, Vemulapalli S, Kosinski AS, et al
Community Size and Lung Cancer Resection Outcomes: Studying the Society of Thoracic Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31901.
PubMed Abstract available

MALIK M, Dzian A, Skalicanova M, Hamada L, et al
Chest ultrasound can reduce the use of X-ray in postoperative care after thoracic surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(20)31882.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE H, Kim J, Oh SS, Yoo JS, et al
Long-term clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of edge-to-edge repair for tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)31841.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2020

SCOTT JP, Ragalie WS, Stamm KD, Mahnke DK, et al
Total Cell-Free DNA Predicts Death and Infection Following Pediatric and Adult Heart Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)31629.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2020

KAINUMA A, Sanchez J, Ning Y, Kurlansky PA, et al
Outcomes of heart transplantation in adult congenital heart disease with prior intracardiac repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)31478.
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KIM ER, Lee CH, Kim WH, Lim JH, et al
Primary Versus Staged Repair in Neonates with Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31449.
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