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    April 2008
  1. ZIMMERMANN N , Kurt M, Winter J, Gams E, et al
    Detection and duration of aspirin resistance after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:947-8.
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  2. LIN HC , Xirasagar S, Tsao NW, Hwang YT, et al
    Volume-outcome relationships in coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients: 5-year major cardiovascular event outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:923-30.
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  3. RAHMANIAN PB , Adams DH, Castillo JG, Vassalotti J, et al
    Early and late outcome of cardiac surgery in dialysis-dependent patients: single-center experience with 245 consecutive patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:915-22.
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  4. BROWN ML , Schaff HV, Lahr BD, Mullany CJ, et al
    Aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50 to 70 years: improved outcome with mechanical versus biologic prostheses.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:878-84.
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  5. KAPPERT U , Tugtekin SM, Cichon R, Braun M, et al
    Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass: a word of caution implicated by a five-year follow-up.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:857-62.
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  6. RAO C , Aziz O, Deeba S, Chow A, et al
    Is minimally invasive harvesting of the great saphenous vein for coronary artery bypass surgery a cost-effective technique?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:809-15.
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  7. ZHOU J , Liwski RS, Elson C, Lee TD, et al
    Reduction in postsurgical adhesion formation after cardiac surgery in a rabbit model using N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan to block cell adherence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:777-83.
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  8. POELAERT J , Depuydt P, De Wolf A, Van de Velde S, et al
    Polyurethane cuffed endotracheal tubes to prevent early postoperative pneumonia after cardiac surgery: a pilot study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:771-6.
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  9. FILOSSO PL , Giobbe R, Mossetti C, Ruffini E, et al
    Hemoptysis caused by an endobronchial lipoma.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:954-5.
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  10. NAKANISHI R , Hirai A, Yamashita T, Oka S, et al
    Video-assisted thoracoscopic completion pneumonectomy for a second primary cancer: a case report.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:945-6.
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  11. REECE TB , Mitchell JD, Zamora MR, Fullerton DA, et al
    Native lung volume reduction surgery relieves functional graft compression after single-lung transplantation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:931-7.
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  12. KHALADJ N , Shrestha M, Meck S, Peterss S, et al
    Hypothermic circulatory arrest with selective antegrade cerebral perfusion in ascending aortic and aortic arch surgery: a risk factor analysis for adverse outcome in 501 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:908-14.
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  13. LALL SC , Foyil KV, Sakamoto S, Voeller RK, et al
    Pulmonary vein isolation and the Cox maze procedure only partially denervate the atrium.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:894-900.
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  14. GILLINOV AM , Blackstone EH, Nowicki ER, Slisatkorn W, et al
    Valve repair versus valve replacement for degenerative mitral valve disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:885-93.
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  15. VOELLER RK , Bailey MS, Zierer A, Lall SC, et al
    Isolating the entire posterior left atrium improves surgical outcomes after the Cox maze procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:870-7.
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  16. NAITO Y , Shin'oka T, Hibino N, Matsumura G, et al
    A novel method to reduce pericardial adhesion: a combination technique with hyaluronic acid biocompatible membrane.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:850-6.
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  17. MARRA A , Hillejan L, Fechner S, Stamatis G, et al
    Remediastinoscopy in restaging of lung cancer after induction therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:843-9.
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  18. ANRAKU M , Cunningham KS, Yun Z, Tsao MS, et al
    Impact of tumor-infiltrating T cells on survival in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:823-9.
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  19. RUEL M , Beanlands RS, Lortie M, Chan V, et al
    Concomitant treatment with oral L-arginine improves the efficacy of surgical angiogenesis in patients with severe diffuse coronary artery disease: the Endothelial Modulation in Angiogenic Therapy randomized controlled trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:762-70.
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  20. ROSSANO JW , Taylor MD, Smith EO, Fraser CD Jr, et al
    Glycemic profile in infants who have undergone the arterial switch operation: hyperglycemia is not associated with adverse events.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:739-45.
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  21. AKINS CW , Miller DC, Turina MI, Kouchoukos NT, et al
    Guidelines for reporting mortality and morbidity after cardiac valve interventions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:732-8.
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  22. SUNDT TM
    The demise of aprotinin: our share of the blame.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:729-31.
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  23. AD N
    The surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation: a call for standardization.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:727-8.
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    March 2008
  24. GWOZDZIEWICZ M , Sluka M, Richter M
    Arterial coronary revascularization failure as a result of coronary vasospasm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:693-4.
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  25. KOSTER A , Buz S, Krabatsch T, Dehmel F, et al
    High-dose aprotinin effectively reduces blood loss during on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting with bivalirudin anticoagulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:685-7.
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  26. STERNBERG DI , Shimbo D, Kawut SM, Sarkar J, et al
    Platelet activation in the postoperative period after lung transplantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:679-84.
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  27. AILAWADI G , Smith PW, Oka T, Wang H, et al
    Effects of induction immunosuppression regimen on acute rejection, bronchiolitis obliterans, and survival after lung transplantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:594-602.
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  28. CURZON CL , Milford-Beland S, Li JS, O'Brien SM, et al
    Cardiac surgery in infants with low birth weight is associated with increased mortality: analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:546-51.
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  29. NAKANO J , Okabayashi H, Hanyu M, Soga Y, et al
    Risk factors for wound infection after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: should bilateral internal thoracic arteries be harvested in patients with diabetes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:540-5.
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  30. BALACUMARASWAMI L , Abu-Omar Y, Selvanayagam J, Pigott D, et al
    The effects of on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting on intraoperative graft flow in arterial and venous conduits defined by a flow/pressure ratio.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:533-9.
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  31. MISHRA YK , Collison SP, Malhotra R, Kohli V, et al
    Ten-year experience with single-vessel and multivessel reoperative off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:527-32.
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  32. MIYAHARA K , Matsuura A, Takemura H, Saito S, et al
    On-pump beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction has lower mortality and morbidity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:521-6.
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  33. GUERRIERI WOLF L , Choudhary BP, Abu-Omar Y, Taggart DP, et al
    Solid and gaseous cerebral microembolization after biologic and mechanical aortic valve replacement: investigation with multirange and multifrequency transcranial Doppler ultrasound.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:512-20.
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  34. WEISS ES , Chang DD, Joyce DL, Nwakanma LU, et al
    Optimal timing of coronary artery bypass after acute myocardial infarction: a review of California discharge data.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:503-11.
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  35. PAGANO D , Howell NJ, Freemantle N, Cunningham D, et al
    Bleeding in cardiac surgery: the use of aprotinin does not affect survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:495-502.
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  36. DEANDA A JR
    Aprotinin and cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:492-4.
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  37. VAN SCHIL PE
    Mortality associated with pneumonectomy after induction chemoradiation versus chemotherapy alone in stage IIIA-N2 non-small cell lung cancer.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:718.
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  38. KAZUI T , Bashar AH
    The safety of moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with selective cerebral perfusion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:715.
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  39. NAGAOKA E , Yano M, Sugano T, Miyamoto T, et al
    Thrombus in the left superior pulmonary vein after left upper pulmonary lobectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:709-10.
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  40. TASCI E , Orki A, Kutlu CA
    End-to-side bronchial anastomosis using the continuous suture technique.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:708-9.
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  41. SU JW , Mason DP, Murthy SC, Rice TW, et al
    Closure of a large tracheoesophageal fistula using AlloDerm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:706-7.
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  42. DENTALI F , Malato A, Ageno W, Imperatori A, et al
    Incidence of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing thoracotomy for lung cancer.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:705-6.
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  43. GIVIGLIANO F , La Rocca A, Salati M, Busiello L, et al
    Visualization of bronchoalveolar fistula as the presenting sign of lung cancer.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:704-5.
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  44. SUGIMOTO T , Yoshii S, Yamamoto K, Sakakibara K, et al
    A modified infarct exclusion technique: triple-patch technique for postinfarction ventricular septal perforation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:702-3.
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  45. GOLDBERG SP , Mitchell MB, Campbell DN, Tissot C, et al
    Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery with an intramural course within the aortic wall: report of 3 surgical cases.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:696-8.
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  46. NIA AE , Amirghofran AA
    Complete occlusion of the left main coronary artery ostium in Takayasu arteritis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:695-6.
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  47. NGUYEN PK , Wasserman SM, Fann JI, Giacomini J, et al
    Successful lysis of an aortic prosthetic valve thrombosis with a dosing regimen for peripheral artery and bypass graft occlusions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:691-3.
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  48. NAKAO M , Ch'ng JK, Sin YK, Chua YL, et al
    Acquired right-to-left shunt through an atrial septal perforation with cyanosis after percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:690-1.
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  49. CATENA F , Bianchi R, Ansaloni L, Pinna AD, et al
    Hemothorax caused by rupture of a primitive thoracic leiomyosarcoma of the thoracic aorta: description of a case and literature review.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:688-9.
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  50. POULY J , Bruneval P, Mandet C, Proksch S, et al
    Cardiac stem cells in the real world.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:673-8.
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  51. ELAMI A , Gavish Z, Korach A, Houminer E, et al
    Successful restoration of function of frozen and thawed isolated rat hearts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:666-72.
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  52. JAROSZEWSKI DE , Huh J, Chu D, Malaisrie SC, et al
    Utility of detailed preoperative cardiac testing and incidence of post-thoracotomy myocardial infarction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:648-55.
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  53. NICASTRI DG , Wisnivesky JP, Litle VR, Yun J, et al
    Thoracoscopic lobectomy: report on safety, discharge independence, pain, and chemotherapy tolerance.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:642-7.
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  54. BONDE P , Nwaejike N, Fullerton C, Allen J, et al
    An objective assessment of the sudomotor response after thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:635-41.
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  55. FLORES RM , Pass HI, Seshan VE, Dycoco J, et al
    Extrapleural pneumonectomy versus pleurectomy/decortication in the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma: results in 663 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:620-6.
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  56. LEE BE , Redwine J, Foster C, Abella E, et al
    Mediastinoscopy might not be necessary in patients with non-small cell lung cancer with mediastinal lymph nodes having a maximum standardized uptake value of less than 5.3.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:615-9.
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  57. SMITH JM , Stein H
    Endoscopic placement of multiple artificial chordae with robotic assistance and nitinol clip fixation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:610-4.
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  58. VASILYEV NV , Melnychenko I, Kitahori K, Freudenthal FP, et al
    Beating-heart patch closure of muscular ventricular septal defects under real-time three-dimensional echocardiographic guidance: a preclinical study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:603-9.
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  59. OKA N , Wang L, Mi W, Caldarone CA, et al
    Inhibition of mitochondrial remodeling by cyclosporine A preserves myocardial performance in a neonatal rabbit model of cardioplegic arrest.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:585-93.
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  60. AGNOLETTI G , Ou P, Celermajer DS, Boudjemline Y, et al
    Acute angulation of the aortic arch predisposes a patient to ascending aortic dilatation and aortic regurgitation late after the arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:568-72.
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  61. FRIEDRICH-RUST M , Koch C, Rentzsch A, Sarrazin C, et al
    Noninvasive assessment of liver fibrosis in patients with Fontan circulation using transient elastography and biochemical fibrosis markers.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:560-7.
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  62. BACHA EA , McElhinney DB, Guleserian KJ, Colan SD, et al
    Surgical aortic valvuloplasty in children and adolescents with aortic regurgitation: acute and intermediate effects on aortic valve function and left ventricular dimensions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:552-9.
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  63. WESTABY S
    Aprotinin: twenty-five years of claim and counterclaim.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:487-91.
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  64. FEINS RH
    Expert commentary: Cardiothoracic surgical simulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:485-6.
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  65. CARPENTER AJ , Yang SC, Uhlig PN, Colson YL, et al
    Envisioning simulation in the future of thoracic surgical education.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:477-84.
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    February 2008
  66. PIBAROT P , Magne J, Dumesnil JG
    Prosthesis-patient mismatch after mitral valve replacement: back to reality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:464-5.
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  67. LIAVA'A M , Theodore S, Brown R, Luthra S, et al
    Progressive subclavian artery stenosis causing late coronary artery bypass graft failure as a result of coronary-subclavian artery steal.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:438-9.
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  68. MAHIDHARA R , Bastani S, Ross DJ, Saggar R, et al
    Lung transplantation in older patients?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:412-20.
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  69. LANSAC E , Di Centa I, Al Attar N, Messika-Zeitoun D, et al
    Percutaneous mitral annuloplasty through the coronary sinus: an anatomic point of view.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:376-81.
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  70. KON ZN , Brown EN, Tran R, Joshi A, et al
    Simultaneous hybrid coronary revascularization reduces postoperative morbidity compared with results from conventional off-pump coronary artery bypass.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:367-75.
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  71. WYPIJ D , Jonas RA, Bellinger DC, Del Nido PJ, et al
    The effect of hematocrit during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in infant heart surgery: results from the combined Boston hematocrit trials.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:355-60.
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  72. NEWBURGER JW , Jonas RA, Soul J, Kussman BD, et al
    Randomized trial of hematocrit 25% versus 35% during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in infant heart surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:347-54.
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  73. ROSELLI EE , Pettersson GB, Blackstone EH, Brizzio ME, et al
    Adverse events during reoperative cardiac surgery: frequency, characterization, and rescue.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:316-23.
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  74. KIM KB , Cho KR, Jeong DS
    Midterm angiographic follow-up after off-pump coronary artery bypass: serial comparison using early, 1-year, and 5-year postoperative angiograms.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:300-7.
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  75. CERFOLIO RJ , Bryant AS
    Results of a prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after pulmonary resection with high output.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:269-73.
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  76. ROBICSEK F
    Robotic cardiac surgery: time told!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:243-6.
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  77. AUGOUSTIDES JG
    Thoracic epidural anesthesia and atrial fibrillation after coronary bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:466-7.
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  78. HABIB RH
    Optimal target vessel stenosis for radial artery grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:463.
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  79. HAJ-YAHIA S , Birks EJ, Dreyfus G, Khaghani A, et al
    Limited surgical approach for explanting the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device after myocardial recovery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:453-4.
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  80. TOYOOKA S , Sano Y, Yamane M, Oto T, et al
    Long-term follow-up of living-donor single lobe transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in a child.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:451-2.
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  81. SUMIDA K , Kohno T, Mun M, Hamamoto A, et al
    A lung granuloma with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and bronchial atresia.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:449-50.
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  82. BHATE S , Rossiter-Thornton M, Cooper SG, Gillis J, et al
    Use of sildenafil and nitric oxide in the management of hypoxemia owing to pulmonary arteriovenous fistulas after total cavopulmonary connection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:446-8.
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  83. GANGAHANUMAIAH S , Raju V, Jayavelan RK, Kavunkal AM, et al
    Rare presentation of Takayasu's aortoarteritis after double valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:440-1.
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  84. DAVIES RR , Russo MJ, Hong KN, O'Byrne ML, et al
    The use of mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation in pediatric patients: an analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:421-7.
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  85. LERTSBURAPA K , White CM, Kluger J, Faheem O, et al
    Preoperative statins for the prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiothoracic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:405-11.
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  86. BAKHTIARY F , Keller H, Dogan S, Dzemali O, et al
    Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treatment of cardiogenic shock: clinical experiences in 45 adult patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:382-8.
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  87. VIDA VL , Bacha EA, Larrazabal A, Gauvreau K, et al
    Surgical outcome for patients with the mitral stenosis-aortic atresia variant of hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:339-46.
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  88. HU SS , Liu ZG, Li SJ, Shen XD, et al
    Strategy for biventricular outflow tract reconstruction: Rastelli, REV, or Nikaidoh procedure?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:331-8.
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  89. BROWN ML , Pellikka PA, Schaff HV, Scott CG, et al
    The benefits of early valve replacement in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:308-15.
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  90. ATLURI P , Panlilio CM, Liao GP, Suarez EE, et al
    Transmyocardial revascularization to enhance myocardial vasculogenesis and hemodynamic function.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:283-91.
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  91. FLAMENG W , Meuris B, Herijgers P, Herregods MC, et al
    Durability of mitral valve repair in Barlow disease versus fibroelastic deficiency.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:274-82.
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  92. CERFOLIO RJ , Bryant AS
    Is palpation of the nonresected pulmonary lobe(s) required for patients with non-small cell lung cancer? A prospective study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:261-8.
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  93. BOFFA DJ , Allen MS, Grab JD, Gaissert HA, et al
    Data from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery database: the surgical management of primary lung tumors.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:247-54.
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  94. WERNOVSKY G
    Improving neurologic and quality-of-life outcomes in children with congenital heart disease: past, present, and future.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:240-2.
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    January 2008
  95. GWOZDZIEWICZ M , Nemec P, Steriovsky A
    An alternative approach for chest drainage after cardiac surgery: Redon drains.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:216-7.
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  96. DEWEY TM , Brown D, Ryan WH, Herbert MA, et al
    Reliability of risk algorithms in predicting early and late operative outcomes in high-risk patients undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:180-7.
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  97. DAVIES RR , Russo MJ, Mital S, Martens TM, et al
    Predicting survival among high-risk pediatric cardiac transplant recipients: an analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:147-55.
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  98. WALSH R , Boyer C, LaCorte J, Parnell V, et al
    N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide levels in pediatric patients with congestive heart failure undergoing cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:98-105.
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  99. DAVID TE , Feindel CM, Bos J, Ivanov J, et al
    Aortic valve replacement with Toronto SPV bioprosthesis: optimal patient survival but suboptimal valve durability.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:19-24.
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  100. SAFFIRIO C , Marino B, Formigari R
    Better surgical prognosis for patients with Down syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:230.
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  101. LAWRIE GM
    Ensuring proper leaflet apposition during mitral valve repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:228.
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  102. KOMEDA M , Shimamoto T
    Cutting secondary chordae and placing dual taut stitches between the anterior mitral fibrous annulus and the heads of each papillary muscle to treat ischemic mitral regurgitation without deteriorating left ventricular function.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:226-7.
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  103. HOPKINS R , Gitter H, Stave J, Bert A, et al
    Stable partial dehiscence of aortic homograft inserted freehand by using the subcoronary intra-aortic root noncoronary sinus Ross scallop inclusion technique.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;135:214-6.
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