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    March 2024
  1. REN J, Bowyer A, Tian DH, Reid CM, et al
    Sex differences in Long-Term survival after total arterial coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 16:ezae106. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. YU B, Liu Z, Zhang L, Pan J, et al
    Pre- and intra-operative risk factors predict postoperative respiratory failure after minimally invasive esophagectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 16:ezae107. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. POULLIS M
    Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 15:ezae099. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  4. ARRIOLA-MONTENEGRO J, Tandon R, Nijjar PS
    Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement. 'reply to poullis, michael'.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 14:ezae100. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  5. FALK A, Sartipy U, Stenman M
    Self-reported preoperative depressive symptoms and survival after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 14:ezae076. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. DARRAS M, Schneider C, Marguerite S, Oulerih W, et al
    Early chest tube removal on the first postoperative day protocol of an enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery programme is safe.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 11:ezae092. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. CALDONAZO T, Van den Eynde J, Doenst T, Kirov H, et al
    Effect of hemoadsorption during cardiac surgery for S. aureus endocarditis - a REMOVE trial post-hoc analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 9:ezae093. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. UIMONEN M, Helminen O, Sihvo E, Kauppila JH, et al
    Optimal lymph node yield in esophagectomy for oesophageal cancer: a nationwide population-based study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 8:ezae090. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. KIM JS, Kim J, Kang Y, Sohn SH, et al
    Clinical Benefits of Surgical Ablation during Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: A Nationwide Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 6:ezae085. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. TOMII D, Reineke D, Hunziker L, Pilgrim T, et al
    Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for left ventricular assist Device-Related aortic regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 5:ezae074. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  11. ROMERO ROMAN A, Gil Barturen M, Crowley Carrasco S, Hoyos Mejia L, et al
    Outcomes after lung transplantation from selected donors older than 70 years in a single-center: time to close the debate?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 4:ezae077. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. STURLA F, Votta E
    Biomechanical imbalance of neochordal forces: the dark side of mitral valve prolapse repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 4:ezae073. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  13. CHIBA Y, Miyajima M, Takahashi Y, Shindo Y, et al
    Comparison of imaging changes in pulmonary artery diameter at the occlusion site using silk or metal clamps for pulmonary artery troubles.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae034.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  14. MIURA K, Ide S, Minamisawa M, Mishima S, et al
    Sublobar resection or lobectomy and postoperative respiratory complications in emphysematous lungs.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae061.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. KIRMANI BH, Shirley S, Kandaswamy M, Steele DJK, et al
    Cardioplegia-and science-for global surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae068.
    PubMed    


  16. PRAPAS S, Katsavrias K, Gaudino M, Puskas JD, et al
    Saphenous vein to the right coronary system from the right thoracic artery or the aorta. Long-term propensity-matched results of 2 groups.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae060.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. FETCU S, Osawa T, Klawonn F, Schaeffer T, et al
    Longitudinal analysis of systemic ventricular function and atrioventricular valve function after the Norwood procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae058.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. KANTATHUT N, Krathong P, Khajarern S, Leelayana P, et al
    Comparison of lactated Ringer's solution and Plasma-Lyte A as a base solution for del Nido cardioplegia: a prospective randomized trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae018.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. GALEONE A, Bernabei A, Cleuziou J, Menezes V, et al
    Gender representation among speaking and leader roles at European cardio-thoracic surgical annual meetings.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad427.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. SCHULZ A, Buratto E, Ishigami S, Konstantinov IE, et al
    Bex-Nikaidoh operation and the impact of double root translocation on outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad407.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2024
  21. JUNG Y, van Kuijk SMJ, Gietema H, Maessen JG, et al
    Prediction of Poor Exposure in Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery Using Computed Tomography.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 28:ezae070. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. SPILIOPOULOS K, Magouliotis D, Xanthopoulos A, Athanasiou T, et al
    Surgical aortic valve replacement in patients aged <50 years and the choice of the prosthesis used: revisiting of the established practice based on convincing evidence or upon "comparing apples to oranges"?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 26:ezae067. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  23. GONZALEZ M, Ojanguren A, Figueroa S, Bedat B, et al
    Segmentectomy for lung cancer: Dig deeper.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 24:ezae066. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  24. BERNARDI E, Diotti C, Bertolaccini L, Donghi S, et al
    Mediastinal cellulose pack mimicking lung cancer relapsing after lobectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 23:ezae065. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  25. CHEN C, Ding C, He Y, Guo X, et al
    High cervical anastomosis reduce leakage related complications after McKeown esophagectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 10:ezae050. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  26. SEF D, Thet MS, Klokocovnik T, Luthra S, et al
    Early and mid-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement using a novel tissue bioprosthesis: a systematic review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 8:ezae045. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. EBERLY LM, Alsoufi B
    Heart transplant for adult congenital heart disease: a battle to overcome early mortality.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 8:ezae033. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  28. MATSUI T, Takahashi Y, Nakada T, Sugita Y, et al
    Impact of intrapulmonary tumor location of non-small cell lung cancer on surgical outcomes for segmentectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 3:ezae036. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. BRUNELLI A, Decaluwe H, Gonzalez M, Gossot D, et al
    Which extent of surgical resection thoracic surgeons would choose if they were diagnosed with an early-stage lung cancer: a European survey.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae015.
    PubMed    


  30. ANSELMI A, Aymami M, Tomasi J, D'Alessandro G, et al
    Late clinical and echocardiographic results with the Magna Ease(c) pericardial aortic bioprosthesis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad351.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. FERNANDEZ-CISNEROS A, Staffa SJ, Emani SM, Chavez M, et al
    Association of tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular canal: a single-centre 40-year experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae037.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. COMENTALE G, Cucchi M, Serrao A, Careddu L, et al
    Impact of preoperative left pulmonary artery stenting on the Fontan procedure: a retrospective multicentre study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae035.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. ERDOES G, Koster A, Levy JH
    Retrospective aprotinin cardiac surgical studies and their limitations: time for a prospective randomized clinical trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae038.
    PubMed    


  34. NARAYAN P, Dong T, Dimagli A, Fudulu DP, et al
    Impact of explanted valve type on aortic valve reoperations- nationwide United Kingdom experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 1:ezae031. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. GAUDINO M, Flather M, Capodanno D, Milojevic M, et al
    European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) expert consensus statement on perioperative myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad415.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  36. CZERNY M, Grabenwoger M, Berger T, Aboyans V, et al
    EACTS/STS Guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic syndromes of the aortic organ.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad426.
    PubMed    


  37. TOCHAROENCHOK T, Haller C
    Superior cavopulmonary shunt via right vertical axillary mini-thoracotomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae053.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. SAMURA T, Fujimoto E, Ise T, Hata H, et al
    Thick endothelialization of the self-expandable valve causes delayed coronary obstruction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae056.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. AYDIN Y, Ogul H, Ulas AB, Bicakcioglu P, et al
    Left lower lobe bronchus originating from the right intermediate bronchus.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae052.
    PubMed    


    January 2024
  40. ARRIOLA-MONTENEGRO J, Tandon R, Shaffer A, Nijjar PS, et al
    Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 30:ezae029. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. EILDERMANN K, Durashov M, Kuschnerus K, Poppe A, et al
    Tissue-engineered and autologous pericardium in congenital heart surgery: comparative histopathological study of human vascular explants.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 30:ezae027. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. PAN E, Nielsen SJ, Landenhed-Smith M, Torngren C, et al
    Statin treatment after surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis is associated with better long-term outcome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 25:ezae007. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. HINKOV H, Lee CB, Pitts L, Lanmuller P, et al
    Transcatheter management of pure native aortic valve regurgitation in patients with Left-Ventricular assist device.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 25:ezae028. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. AMIRIAN A, Goda H, Mansoor A
    Iatrogenic bioprosthetic, self-expandable, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) dysfunction after cardiac catheterization.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 19:ezae021. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  45. PASIERSKI M, Batko J, Kuzma L, Wanha W, et al
    Surgical ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion or both? Nationwide registry analysis of cardiac surgery patients with underlying atrial fibrillation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 13:ezae014. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. JASINSKI MJ
    HAART -Anatomical internal annuloplasty technology still in evolution.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 11:ezae004. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  47. GALLO E, Gaudard P, Provenchere S, Souab F, et al
    Use of Aprotinin Versus Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery Patients with High-Risk for Excessive Bleeding (APACHE trial): A multicentre retrospective comparative non-randomised historical study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 5:ezae001. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. RANKIN JS
    Perfecting Aortic Valve Repair is a Process.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 4:ezad435. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  49. HSIUNG PY, Shih PY, Wu YL, Chen HT, et al
    Effects of nonintubated thoracoscopic surgery on postoperative neurocognitive function: a randomized controlled trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad434.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. LACOUR-GAYET F, Zoghbi J, Gouton M, Roussin R, et al
    Multicentre study on late outcomes of biventricular repair of double outlet right ventricle.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad423.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. EL HATIMI S, Erpelding ML, Selton-Suty C, Botros JB, et al
    Predictive performance of surgical mortality risk scores in infective endocarditis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad433.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. LU T, Meng Y, Yang Q, Zhu C, et al
    Analysis and evaluation of patient-specific three-dimensional printing in complex septal myectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad335.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. QUINTANA E, Schaff HV, Stradins P, Mestres CA, et al
    Beating heart transapical septal myectomy-a less invasive septal reduction option for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae003.
    PubMed    


  54. LI J, Wei X
    Transapical beating-heart septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with latent obstruction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad425.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. POULLIS M
    The transformation of risk modelling in cardiac and thoracic surgery through artificial intelligence.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae013.
    PubMed    


  56. PEER SM
    Reversing the Fontan paradox.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae012.
    PubMed    


  57. CLEVELAND V, Contento J, Mass P, Hardikar P, et al
    In vitro investigation of axial mechanical support devices implanted in the novel convergent cavopulmonary connection Fontan.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad413.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2023
  58. BEYER M, Muller D, De Marco F, Badhwar V, et al
    Secondary retensioning of a tether-based device for transapical transcatheter mitral valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 28:ezad430. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. PONTAILLER M, Moiroux-Sahraoui A, Bernheim S, Gaudin R, et al
    Long-term results after the REV (reparation a l'etage ventriculaire) procedure for transposition of the great arteries and double outlet right ventricle with pulmonary stenosis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 27:ezad409. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. RODRIGUEZ-QUINTERO JH, Kamel MK, Jindani R, Vimolratana M, et al
    Sublobar resection is associated with less lymph nodes examined and lower delivery of adjuvant therapy in patients with 1.5-2.0 cm clinical IA2 non-small cell lung cancer. A retrospective cohort study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 26:ezad431. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. MUKHARYAMOV M, Schneider U, Kirov H, Caldonazo T, et al
    Myocardial Protection in Cardiac Surgery-Hindsight from the 2020ies.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 19:ezad424. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. KUNIHARA T
    Labyrinth in Cardiac Surgery: Annuloplasty for Aortic Valvuloplasty.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 14:ezad417. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  63. DIB N, Iserin L, Varnous S, Guillemain R, et al
    Long-term outcomes after heart transplantation in adult patients with univentricular versus biventricular congenital heart disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 11:ezad410. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. ABREU A, Maximo J, Almeida C, Lourenco A, et al
    The additive effects of anaemia and transfusion on long-term survival after coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 7:ezad403. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. O'SULLIVAN KE
    Prophylactic epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement surgery; a commentary.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 7:ezad402. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  66. HUBER C
    Endothelial dysfunction of venous graft a thing of the past? Dedicated storage solutions with endothelial damage inhibitor properties might increase venous graft performance.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad377.
    PubMed    


  67. NAZARI-SHAFTI TZ, Thau H, Zacharova E, Beez CM, et al
    Endothelial damage inhibitor preserves the integrity of venous endothelial cells from patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad327.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  68. SONG L, Chen X, Zhu L, Qian G, et al
    Perioperative outcomes of bi-pigtail catheter drainage strategy versus conventional chest tube after uniportal video-assisted thoracic lung surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad411.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. OSAWA T, Schaeffer T, Borgmann K, Schmiel M, et al
    Impact of aortopulmonary collaterals on adverse events after total cavopulmonary connection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad408.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. WEI JH, Qi H, Zhou Y, Hou HT, et al
    Homocysteine impairs the anticontractile/vasorelaxing activity of perivascular adipose tissue surrounding human internal mammary artery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad406.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. TCHANTCHALEISHVILI V, Entwistle JW
    Comparative accuracy of myocardial viability assessment modalities.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad399.
    PubMed    


  72. KAISER LR
    Is there an 'ideal' material for chest wall reconstruction?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad397.
    PubMed    


  73. TANIMOTO K, Hoashi T, Shibagaki K, Ono Y, et al
    Long-term outcomes of functional single ventricles associated with heterotaxy syndromedagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad311.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2023
  74. KARI FA, Michel SG
    "Increasing Donor-Recipient Weight Mismatch In Infant Heart Transplantation Is Associated With Shorter Waitlist Duration And No Increased Morbidity Or Mortality".
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 27:ezad396. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  75. JARRAL OA, Jensen CW, Doberne JW, Downey PS, et al
    Mid-term outcomes of aortic valve repair using an anatomically shaped internal annuloplasty ring.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 25:ezad395. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  76. MAJMUNDAR M, Patel KN, Doshi R, Kumar A, et al
    Transcatheter versus Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Mitral Regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 24:ezad391. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. WANG C, Karl R, Sharan L, Grizelj A, et al
    Surgical Training of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on a Patient-Specific Simulator Improves Surgical Skills.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 21:ezad387. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. YOKOYAMA Y, Fukuhara S
    The real-life treatments and surgeons' opinions on aortic valve diseases in non-elderly patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 11:ezad375. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  79. MORIMURA H, Okamoto Y, Takada J, Tabata M, et al
    Repairable ex vivo model of functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 10:ezad371. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. GUERRERA F, Brunelli A, Falcoz PE, Filosso PL, et al
    Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer Surgery in Obese Patients? An Analysis of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 2:ezad368. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. ZENG Q, Chen C, Zhang N, Yu J, et al
    Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for mediastinal tumours in children: a single-centre retrospective study of 149 patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad362.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  82. GOMES WJ, Marin-Cuartas M, Bakaeen F, Sadaba JR, et al
    The ISCHEMIA trial revisited: setting the record straight on the benefits of coronary bypass surgery and the misinterpretation of a landmark trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad361.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. ZANG N, Shen W, Li S, Chen L, et al
    Sublobar resection reduces the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction compared with lobectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad319.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. SULAIMAN S, Harik L, Merz CNB, Fremes SE, et al
    Revascularization strategies for multivessel coronary artery disease based on sex and age.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad374.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  85. Corrigendum to: Comparison of machine learning techniques in prediction of mortality following cardiac surgery: analysis of over 220 000 patients from a large national database.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad370.
    PubMed    


  86. CONDELLO I
    Quality indicators and proactive approach in cardiac surgery before and after cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad381.
    PubMed    


  87. KOULOUROUDIAS M, Di Mauro M, Lorusso R
    Long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic valves in the mitral position a systematic review of studies published over the last 20 years.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad384.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. TOKER A, Campbell S
    Then comes the robot. In theaters soon.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad379.
    PubMed    


  89. RAMANAN S, Gopalakrishnan A, Sundaram S, Varma RP, et al
    Paediatric quality of life in toddlers and children who underwent arterial switch operation beyond early neonatal period.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad321.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. MAWHINNEY JA, Mounsey CA, O'Brien A, Sadaba JR, et al
    Statistical primer: using prognostic models to predict the future: what cardiothoracic surgery can learn from Strictly Come Dancing.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad385.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2023
  91. MIYOSHI T, Ito H, Wakabayashi M, Hashimoto T, et al
    Risk factors for loss of pulmonary function after wedge resection for peripheral ground-glass opacity dominant lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 31:ezad365. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. RODRIGUEZ CETINA BIEFER H, Dzemali O
    Centralizing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Better Outcomes-An Ongoing Controversy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 28:ezad363. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  93. KAPLAN T, Keskin UE, Kapan OF, Han S, et al
    Editorial comment correlation between postoperative cognitive dysfunction and the extent of lung resection in lung cancer patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 27:ezad356. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  94. MECCANICI F, Notenboom ML, Meijssen J, Smit V, et al
    Long-term surgical outcomes of congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis: a systematic review, meta-analysis and microsimulation study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 27:ezad360. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. KEELING WB, Binongo J, Wei J, Leshnower B, et al
    National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 25:ezad352. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  96. LOBO FILHO JG, Pimentel MD, Lobo Filho HG
    Physiopathology and improvement of the saphenous vein graft in coronary artery bypass graft.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 20:ezad347. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  97. BAKIR NH, Florea IB, Phillipps J, Schilling JD, et al
    Characterization of De Novo Malignancy after Orthotopic Heart Transplantation: Single Center Outcomes Over Twenty Years.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 10:ezad341. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  98. HEUTS S, Ceulemans A, Kuiper GJAJM, Schreiber JU, et al
    Optimal Management of Cardiac Surgery Patients Using Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Recommendations for Clinical Practice.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 9:ezad340. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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    August 2021
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    June 2021
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