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April 2008
1. GALINANES M , James M, Codd V, Baxi A, et al
   TNF-alpha gene promoter polymorphism at nucleotide -308 and the inflammatory response and oxidative stress induced by cardiac surgery: role of heart failure and medical treatment.
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2. ZIMMERMANN N , Gams E, Hohlfeld T
   Aspirin in coronary artery bypass surgery: new aspects of and alternatives for an old antithrombotic agent.
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3. KIM JH , Lee HS, Kim MS, Lee JM, et al
   Balloon dilatation of the pylorus for delayed gastric emptying after esophagectomy.
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4. MARASCO SF , Sharwood LN, Abramson MJ
   No improvement in neurocognitive outcomes after off-pump versus on-pump coronary revascularisation: a meta-analysis.
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5. INTERNULLO E , Moons J, Nafteux P, Coosemans W, et al
   Outcome after esophagectomy for cancer of the esophagus and GEJ in patients aged over 75 years.
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   March 2008
6. DUNNING J , Versteegh M, Fabbri A, Pavie A, et al
   Guideline on antiplatelet and anticoagulation management in cardiac surgery.
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7. RICCI M , Salerno TA
   Fast track: are surgeons pushing the envelope too far in cardiac surgery?
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8. SRIVASTAVA AR , Banerjee A, Tempe DK, Mishra B, et al
   A comprehensive approach to fast tracking in cardiac surgery: ambulatory low-risk open-heart surgery.
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9. SCHWANN TA , Zacharias A, Riordan CJ, Durham SJ, et al
   Does radial use as a second arterial conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting improve long-term outcomes in diabetics?
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10. MCGOLDRICK JP , White RW
    Fibrin sealant in coronary artery surgery - the devil is always in the detail!
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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11. POJAR M , Mand'ak J, Cibicek N, Lonsky V, et al
    Peripheral tissue metabolism during off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the microdialysis study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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    February 2008
12. SHALABY A , Rinne T, Jarvinen O, Saraste A, et al
    Initial results of a clinical study: adenosine enhanced cardioprotection and its effect on cardiomyocytes apoptosis during coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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13. ARAMENDI JI , Mestres CA
    Antithrombotic therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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14. VAIDYANATHAN KR , Agarwal R, Sankar MN, Cherian KM, et al
    Ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm following open heart surgery.
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15. MARQUES MP , Melo JQ, Knaut M, Alfieri O, et al
    Restoring sinus rhythm in patients with previous pacemaker implantation submitted to cardiac surgery and concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation.
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16. NGAAGE DL , Cowen ME, Griffin S, Guvendik L, et al
    Early neurological complications after coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgery in octogenarians.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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17. HONG SW , Shim JK, Choi YS, Kim DH, et al
    Prediction of cognitive dysfunction and patients' outcome following valvular heart surgery and the role of cerebral oximetry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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18. DE SANTO LS , Bancone C, Santarpino G, Romano G, et al
    Microbiologically documented nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery: an 18-month prospective tertiary care centre report.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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19. YU HY , Li JY, Sun S, Hung KY, et al
    Late dialysis rate for coronary artery bypass grafting patients with moderate-to-severe renal impairment: comparison between off-pump and conventional method.
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20. BEDI HS , Gill JA, Bakshi SS
    Can we perform coronary artery bypass grafting on the basis of computed tomographic angiography alone? A comparison with conventional coronary angiography.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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21. SACHITHANANDAN A , Nanjaiah P, Nightingale P, Wilson IC, et al
    Deep sternal wound infection requiring revision surgery: impact on mid-term survival following cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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    January 2008
22. LOPES NH , Paulitsch FD, Gois AF, Pereira AC, et al
    Impact of number of vessels disease on outcome of patients with stable coronary artery disease: 5-year follow-up of the Medical, Angioplasty, and bypass Surgery Study (MASS).
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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23. COLLI A , Verhoye JP, Heijmen R, Strauch JT, et al
    Antithrombotic therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: ACTION Registry survey results.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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24. VOHRA HA , Bahrami T, Farid S, Mafi A, et al
    Propensity score analysis of early and late outcome after redo off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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    December 2007
25. NISTOR RF
    Fibrin sealant in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery; reflection on risk and benefit.
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26. KON ZN , Brown EN, Grant MC, Ozeki T, et al
    Warm ischemia provokes inflammation and regional hypercoagulability within the heart during off-pump coronary artery bypass: a possible target for serine protease inhibition.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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27. KANGASNIEMI OP , Mahar MA, Rasinaho E, Satomaa A, et al
    Impact of estimated glomerular filtration rate on the 15-year outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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28. SIMON AR , Baraki H, Weidemann J, Harringer W, et al
    High-resolution 64-slice helical-computer-assisted-tomographical-angiography as a diagnostic tool before CABG surgery: the dawn of a new era?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:896-901.
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29. SUMA H , Tanabe H, Uejima T, Suzuki S, et al
    Selected ventriculoplasty for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy with advanced congestive heart failure: midterm results and risk analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:912-6.
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30. PALEARI L , Russo P, Cesario A, Granone P, et al
    Inflammation and thoracic surgery: a complex interaction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:950.
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31. YAMAMOTO S , Hamatake D, Ueno T, Higuchi T, et al
    Clinicopathological investigation of pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:873-6.
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32. SEVERENS NM , van Marken Lichtenbelt WD, van Leeuwen GM, Frijns AJ, et al
    Effect of forced-air heaters on perfusion and temperature distribution during and after open-heart surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:888-95.
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33. DEMIR A , Gunluoglu MZ, Sansar D, Melek H, et al
    Staging and resection of lung cancer with minimal invasion of the adjacent lobe.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:855-8.
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34. VAUGHAN P , Oey IF, Steiner MC, Morgan MD, et al
    A prospective analysis of the inter-relationship between lung volume reduction surgery and body mass index.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:839-42.
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35. BESHAY M , Kaiser H, Niedhart D, Reymond MA, et al
    Emphysema and secondary pneumothorax in young adults smoking cannabis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:834-8.
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36. TANAKA H , Matsumura A, Ohta M, Ikeda N, et al
    Late sequelae of lobectomy for primary lung cancer: fibrobullous changes in ipsilateral residual lobes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:859-62.
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37. SZCZESNY TJ , Slotwinski R, Szczygiel B, Stankiewicz A, et al
    Systematic mediastinal lymphadenectomy does not increase postoperative immune response after major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:868-72.
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38. SCHACHNER T , Steger C, Heiss S, Bonaros N, et al
    Paclitaxel treatment reduces neointimal hyperplasia in cultured human saphenous veins.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:906-11.
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39. WANG CY , Lin YS, Tzao C, Lee HC, et al
    Comparison of Charlson comorbidity index and Kaplan-Feinstein index in patients with stage I lung cancer after surgical resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:877-81.
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40. BAYRAM AS , Erol MM, Salci H, Ozyigit O, et al
    Basic interrupted versus continuous suturing techniques in bronchial anastomosis following sleeve lobectomy in dogs.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:852-4.
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41. TJANG YS , Tenderich G, Hornik L, Wlost S, et al
    Long-term experiences on cardiac retransplantation in adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:923-5.
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42. GONFIOTTI A , Davini F, Vaggelli L, De Francisci A, et al
    Thoracoscopic localization techniques for patients with solitary pulmonary nodule: hookwire versus radio-guided surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:843-7.
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43. GOSSOT D , Izquierdo RR, Girard P, Stern JB, et al
    Thoracoscopic resection of bulky intrathoracic benign lesions.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:848-51.
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44. GASPAROVIC H , Plestina S, Sutlic Z, Husedzinovic I, et al
    Pulmonary lactate release following cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:882-7.
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45. KOHONEN M , Teerenhovi O, Terho T, Laurikka J, et al
    Is the Allen test reliable enough?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:902-5.
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    November 2007
46. GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Romagnoli S, Bevilacqua S, et al
    Treatment of refractory bleeding after cardiac operations with low-dose recombinant activated factor VII (NovoSeven((R))): a propensity score analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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47. LABROUSSE L , Barandon L, Numis F, Deville C, et al
    Parachute-like technique for off-pump implantation of cardiac support device in isolated and combined procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:807-9.
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48. HOSEIN RB , Mehta C, Stickley J, Mcguirk SP, et al
    Creation of aorto-pulmonary window with pulmonary artery band is not good palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:745-50.
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49. VENUTA F , Sciomer S, Andreetti C, Anile M, et al
    Long-term Doppler echocardiographic evaluation of the right heart after major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:787-90.
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50. MATZI V , Lindenmann J, Muench A, Greilberger J, et al
    The impact of preoperative micronutrient supplementation in lung surgery. A prospective randomized trial of oral supplementation of combined alpha-ketoglutaric acid and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:776-82.
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51. ALBERTINI A , Dell'Amore A, Zussa C, Lamarra M, et al
    Modified Bentall operation: the double sewing ring technique.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:804-6.
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52. CERON J , Penalver JC, Escriva J, Padilla J, et al
    Unusual evolution of a pneumonectomy cavity.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:796.
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53. MINAMIYA Y , Ito M, Hosono Y, Kawai H, et al
    Subpleural injection of tracer improves detection of mediastinal sentinel lymph nodes in non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:770-5.
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54. MISAKI N , Yamamoto Y, Okamoto T, Chang SS, et al
    Intra-thoracic fibrous tissue induction by polylactic acid and epsilon-caprolactone copolymer cubes, with or without slow release of basic fibroblast growth factor.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:761-5.
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55. BRUNELLI A , Varela G, Rocco G, Socci L, et al
    A model to predict the immediate postoperative FEV1 following major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:783-6.
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    October 2007
56. COLAK Z , Segotic I, Uzun S, Mazar M, et al
    Health related quality of life following cardiac surgery - correlation with EuroSCORE.
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57. NOWELL J , Jahangiri M
    Antiplatelet therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement is unnecessary in patients without thromboembolic risk.
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58. HSU RB , Lin FY, Chen RJ, Chou NK, et al
    Incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of postoperative hyperbilirubinemia after heart transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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    September 2007
59. GOERLER H , Simon A, Gohrbandt B, Hagl C, et al
    Heart-lung and lung transplantation in grown-up congenital heart disease: long-term single centre experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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60. MORI H , Nagahiro I, Osaragi T, Kotani K, et al
    Addition of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor to the organ flushing solution decreases lung reperfusion injury in rat lung transplantation.
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61. DEVBHANDARI MP , Khan MA, Hooper TL
    Cardiac compression following cardiac surgery due to unrecognised hiatus hernia.
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62. FIORINA C , Vizzardi E, Lorusso R, Maggio M, et al
    The 6-min walking test early after cardiac surgery. Reference values and the effects of rehabilitation programme.
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63. KIRIS I , Gulmen S, Kuralay E, Ibrisim E, et al
    Does posterior transposition of anterior leaflet for complete chordal preservation during mitral valve replacement improve postoperative left ventricular performance?
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64. NAKAJIMA H , Kobayashi J, Funatsu T, Shimahara Y, et al
    Predictive factors for the intermediate-term patency of arterial grafts in aorta no-touch off-pump coronary revascularization.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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65. ELLENBERGER C , Panos A, Diaper J, Licker M, et al
    Guided cerebral protection in cardiac surgery.
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66. CHO KR , Jeong DS, Kim KB
    Influence of vein graft use on postoperative 1-year results after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
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67. YAVUZ S , Eris C, Turk T
    Re-exploration for excessive bleeding after coronary artery bypass surgery: how early is better?
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68. VERSTEEGH MI , Braun J, Voigt PG, Bosman DB, et al
    Diaphragm plication in adult patients with diaphragm paralysis leads to long-term improvement of pulmonary function and level of dyspnea.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:449-56.
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69. KOHLER M , Clarenbach CF, Kestenholz P, Kurrer M, et al
    Diagnosis, treatment and long-term outcome of solitary fibrous tumours of the pleura.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:403-8.
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70. MOLNAR TF
    Current surgical treatment of thoracic empyema in adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:422-30.
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71. HALSTEAD JC , Wurm M, Meier DM, Zhang N, et al
    Avoidance of hemodilution during selective cerebral perfusion enhances neurobehavioral outcome in a survival porcine model.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:514-20.
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72. AMAR D , Zhang H, Park B, Heerdt PM, et al
    Inflammation and outcome after general thoracic surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:431-4.
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73. SAI KRISHNA C , Kumar PV, Panigrahi NK, Suman K, et al
    Submitral aneurysm with left atrial communication.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:547-9.
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74. FUKAI R , Sakao Y, Sakuraba M, Oh S, et al
    The prognostic value of carcinoembryonic antigen in T1N1M0 and T2N1M0 non-small cell carcinoma of the lung.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:440-4.
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75. POULLIS M , Warwick R
    Fractional flow reserve of pedicled left and right internal thoracic arteries.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:555-6.
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76. KOUERINIS IA , El-Ali M, Theakos N, Dedeilias P, et al
    Can thromboelastography predict which patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia may suffer thrombotic complications of type II?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:544-6.
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77. NAKAJIMA T , Yasufuku K, Shibuya K, Fujisawa T, et al
    Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for the treatment of central airway stenosis caused by a mediastinal cyst.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:538-40.
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78. VAN SCHIL PE
    Operative risk of pneumonectomy after induction chemoradiotherapy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:550.
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79. GENGSAKUL A , Harris L, Bradley TJ, Webb GD, et al
    The impact of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a matched comparison.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:462-8.
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80. KUNIHARA T , Tscholl D, Langer F, Heinz G, et al
    Cognitive brain function after hypothermic circulatory arrest assessed by cognitive P300 evoked potentials.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:507-13.
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81. PORZIELLA V , Cesario A, Margaritora S, Granone P, et al
    Lymphangiography in recurrent spontaneous chylothorax.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:536.
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82. JAKOBSEN O , Muller S, Aarsaether E, Steensrud T, et al
    Adenosine instead of supranormal potassium in cardioplegic solution improves cardioprotection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:493-500.
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83. SHIPKOV C , Mojallal A, Uchikov A
    The importance of muscle-sparing thoracotomy for the treatment of postresectional complications after thoracotomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:551.
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84. MATSUOKA K , Sumitomo S, Nakashima N, Nakajima D, et al
    Prognostic value of carcinoembryonic antigen and CYFRA21-1 in patients with pathological stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:435-9.
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85. GOKSEL OS , Tireli E
    Factors influencing early and late outcome following Fontan procedure in the current era.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:553.
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86. DE LEYN P , Bedert L, Delcroix M, Depuydt P, et al
    Tracheotomy: clinical review and guidelines.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:412-21.
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87. YAVUZ S
    Reduction ascending aortoplasty: how safe is it?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:554-5.
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88. HUTTER J , Reich-Weinberger S, Hitzl W, Stein HJ, et al
    Sequels 10 years after thoracoscopic procedures for benign disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:409-11.
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    August 2007
89. ZIELINSKI M , Pankowski J, Hauer L, Kuzdzal J, et al
    The right upper lobe pulmonary resection performed through the transcervical approach.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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90. LAMM P , Adelhard K, Juchem G, Weitkunat R, et al
    Fibrin glue in coronary artery bypass grafting operations: casting out the Devil with Beelzebub?
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91. GEORGE SJ , Kapetanakis EI, Dhadwal K, Al-Ruzzeh S, et al
    A three-dimensional echocardiographic comparison of a deep pericardial stitch versus an apical suction device for heart positioning during beating heart surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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92. TANIGUCHI K , Takahashi T, Toda K, Matsue H, et al
    Left ventricular mass: impact on left ventricular contractile function and its reversibility in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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93. SHIME N , Kato Y, Kosaka T, Kokufu T, et al
    Glycopeptide pharmacokinetics in current paediatric cardiac surgery practice.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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94. NAIR SK , Petko M, Hayward MP
    Aetiology and management of chylothorax in adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:362-9.
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95. AL-ABDULLATIEF M , Wahood A, Al-Shirawi N, Arabi Y, et al
    Awake anaesthesia for major thoracic surgical procedures: an observational study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:346-50.
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96. FATTOUCH K , Bianco G, Speziale G, Sampognaro R, et al
    Beneficial effects of C1 esterase inhibitor in ST-elevation myocardial infarction in patients who underwent surgical reperfusion: a randomised double-blind study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:326-32.
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97. MARUI A , Tambara K, Tadamura E, Saji Y, et al
    A novel approach to restore atrial function after the maze procedure in patients with an enlarged left atrium.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:308-12.
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98. BOL RAAP G , Meijboom FJ, Kappetein AP, Galema TW, et al
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