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June 2009

VARATHARAJAH K , Rosenfeldt FL
Changes in noninfarcted myocardium explain benefits of on-pump beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting for acute myocardial infarction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1575-6.
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KOSTER A , Huebler M, Boettcher W, Redlin M, et al
A new miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass system reduces transfusion requirements during neonatal cardiac surgery: initial experience in 13 consecutive patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1565-8.
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CHOONG CK , Naylor J, Vuylsteke A, Hardy I, et al
Successful combined bilateral lung volume reduction and coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: implications and advantages.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1552-4.
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CHOONG CK , Abu-Omar Y, Agarwal A, Pulimood T, et al
Concomitant bilateral lung volume reduction surgery and aortic valve replacement: multidisciplinary strategies in achieving a successful outcome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1551-2.
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RESCIGNO G , Pozzi M, Capestro F, Matteucci LS, et al
A new subspecialty in cardiac surgery: scrap metal merchant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1549-50.
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TURER AT , Mahaffey KW, Honeycutt E, Tuttle RH, et al
Influence of body mass index on the efficacy of revascularization in patients with coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1468-74.
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EBERHARDT F , Heringlake M, Massalme MS, Dyllus A, et al
The effect of biventricular pacing after coronary artery bypass grafting: a prospective randomized trial of different pacing modes in patients with reduced left ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1461-7.
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LOPES NH , da Silva Paulitsch F, Pereira A, Garzillo CL, et al
Mild chronic kidney dysfunction and treatment strategies for stable coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1443-9.
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FRASSDORF J , Borowski A, Ebel D, Feindt P, et al
Impact of preconditioning protocol on anesthetic-induced cardioprotection in patients having coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1436-42.
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KAPADIA SR , Goel SS, Svensson L, Roselli E, et al
Characterization and outcome of patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis referred for percutaneous aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1430-5.
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DIBARDINO DJ , McElhinney DB, Kaza AK, Mayer JE Jr, et al
Analysis of the US Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database for adverse events involving Amplatzer septal occluder devices and comparison with the Society of Thoracic Surgery congenital cardiac surgery databa
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1334-41.
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KUMAR TK
The second assistant in cardiac surgery: the challenges and answers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1311-3.
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D'ONOFRIO A , Cresce GD, La Vecchia L, Fabbri A, et al
Intraoperative coronary angiography: with or without ischemia?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1577.
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OBUCHOWSKI NA
Reference values: no need for confusion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1572-3.
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PANIC G , Ristic M, Putnik S, Markovic D, et al
A novel technique for treatment of mitral valve prolapse/flail.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1568-70.
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SEEBURGER J , Groesdonk H, Borger MA, Merk D, et al
Quadruple valve replacement for acute endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1564-5.
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BELCHER E , Conti M, Goldstraw P, Jordan S, et al
A modified technique of selective lung ventilation through a tracheostomy to facilitate conservative management of iatrogenic tracheal rupture.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1562-4.
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MARELLI D , Esmailian F, Wong SY, Kobashigawa JA, et al
Tricuspid valve regurgitation after heart transplantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1557-9.
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KOWALCZYK M , Juraszynski Z, Burczynski P, Brzezinska-Rajszys G, et al
Off-pump revascularization with the use of both internal thoracic arteries in a 3-year-old child with Kawasaki syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1554-5.
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WONG DR , Boone RH, Thompson CR, Allard MF, et al
Mitral valve injury late after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1547-9.
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IWATA Y , Okamura T, Ishibashi N, Zurakowski D, et al
Optimal dose of aprotinin for neuroprotection and renal function in a piglet survival model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1521-9.
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MATSUMOTO K , Nagayasu T, Hishikawa Y, Tagawa T, et al
Keratinocyte growth factor accelerates compensatory growth in the remaining lung after trilobectomy in rats.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1499-507.
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LANG G , Aigner C, Winkler G, Shkirdladze K, et al
Prolonged venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after transplantation restores functional integrity of severely injured lung allografts and prevents the development of pulmonary graft failure in a pig model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1493-8.
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BHAMA JK , Nguyen DQ, Scolieri S, Teuteberg JJ, et al
Surgical revascularization for cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Is it still an option?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1488-92.
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MODI P , Rodriguez E, Hargrove WC 3rd, Hassan A, et al
Minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve surgery: a 12-year, 2-center experience in 1178 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1481-7.
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YAO F , Han L, Xu ZY, Zou LJ, et al
Surgical treatment of multivalvular endocarditis: twenty-one-year single center experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1475-80.
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BAKAEEN FG , Jaroszewski DE, Rice DC, Walsh GL, et al
Outcomes after surgical resection of cardiac sarcoma in the multimodality treatment era.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1454-60.
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BARNETT SD , Ad N
Surgery for aortic and mitral valve disease in the United States: a trend of change in surgical practice between 1998 and 2005.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1422-9.
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FARJAH F , Wood DE, Mulligan MS, Krishnadasan B, et al
Safety and efficacy of video-assisted versus conventional lung resection for lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1415-21.
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ALIFANO M , Cusumano G, Strano S, Magdeleinat P, et al
Lobectomy with pulmonary artery resection: morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1400-5.
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NAKANISHI R , Fujino Y, Yamashita T, Oka S, et al
A prospective study of the association between drainage volume within 24 hours after thoracoscopic lobectomy and postoperative morbidity.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1394-9.
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SHAPIRO M , Weiser TS, Wisnivesky JP, Chin C, et al
Thoracoscopic segmentectomy compares favorably with thoracoscopic lobectomy for patients with small stage I lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1388-93.
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SUGIMURA H , Spratt EH, Compeau CG, Kattail D, et al
Thoracoscopic sympathetic clipping for hyperhidrosis: long-term results and reversibility.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1370-6.
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ZONG GJ , Bai Y, Jiang HB, Li WP, et al
Use of a novel valve stent for transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement: an animal study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1363-9.
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PRASAD SM , Massad MG, Chedrawy EG, Snow NJ, et al
Weathering the storm: how can thoracic surgery training programs meet the new challenges in the era of less-invasive technologies?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1317-25.
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SUNDT TM
Not if, but when.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1315-6.
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ROBICSEK F
Tribute to a pioneer: Viking Olov Bjork, 1918-2009.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1309-10.
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May 2009

EMAMINIA A , Amirghofran AA, Shafa M, Moaref A, et al
Ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm after aortic valve replacement: Watch the tip of the cardioplegia cannula!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1285-6.
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ATOUI R , Hijal T, Fraser R, Shum-Tim D, et al
Acute rupture of both papillary muscles after aortic valve replacement for infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1275-6.
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WEISS ES , Champion HC, Williams JA, Baumgartner WA, et al
Long-acting oral phosphodiesterase inhibition preconditions against reperfusion injury in an experimental lung transplantation model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1249-57.
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MASON DP , Batizy LH, Wu J, Nowicki ER, et al
Matching donor to recipient in lung transplantation: How much does size matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1234-40.
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SOKAL A , Zembala M, Radomski A, Kocher A, et al
A differential release of matrix metalloproteinases 9 and 2 during coronary artery bypass grafting and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1218-24.
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BRYANT AS , Cerfolio RJ
The analysis of a prospective surgical database improves postoperative fast-tracking algorithms after pulmonary resection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1173-9.
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EGAN JR , Butler TL, Cole AD, Abraham S, et al
Myocardial membrane injury in pediatric cardiac surgery: An animal model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1154-62.
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KONETY SH , Rosenthal GE, Vaughan-Sarrazin MS
Surgical volume and outcomes of off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: Does it matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1116-23.
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NASSO G , Coppola R, Bonifazi R, Piancone F, et al
Arterial revascularization in primary coronary artery bypass grafting: Direct comparison of 4 strategies--results of the Stand-in-Y Mammary Study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1093-100.
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YAP CH , Andrianopoulos N, Dinh TD, Billah B, et al
Short- and midterm outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery performed by surgeons in training.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1088-92.
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SALATI M
Distal axillary artery cannulation can be useful to achieve arterial inflow in descending aortic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1297-8.
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MUSCI M , Siniawski H, Hetzer R
Shelhigh bioprosthesis in active infective endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1295-6.
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GABBAY S
Why are the results reported from this center inconsistant with the general experience of 4000 implants and 10 years of follow-up?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1293-4.
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SHIMAMOTO T , Nishina T, Marui A, Komeda M, et al
Dual left ventricular restorations in a patient with cardiac sarcoidosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1286-8.
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SAIKI Y , Kawamoto S, Akasaka J, Motoyoshi N, et al
Pulmonary venous obstruction in a patient with Marfan syndrome: Rare presentation of an expanding dissecting descending thoracic aortic aneurysm with annuloaortic ectasia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1282-4.
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HATTORI R , Oishi C, Iwasaka J, Iwasaka T, et al
Multiple papillary fibroelastoma with quadricuspid aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1280-2.
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NAGANO N , Morin JF, Joyal D, Rudski L, et al
Acute myocardial infarction and limb ischemia as manifestation of nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1278-80.
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CROCCIA MG , Pratali S, Basso C, Scioti G, et al
Early calcification of a stentless pericardial bioprosthesis in the elderly.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1273-5.
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SWAMI N , Thingnam SK, Singh H
Cavernous hemangioma of the bronchial wall: A systemic-pulmonary vessel fistula.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1272-3.
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BAGGE L , Blomstrom P, Nilsson L, Einarsson GM, et al
Epicardial off-pump pulmonary vein isolation and vagal denervation improve long-term outcome and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1265-71.
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KURRA V , Schoenhagen P, Roselli EE, Kapadia SR, et al
Prevalence of significant peripheral artery disease in patients evaluated for percutaneous aortic valve insertion: Preprocedural assessment with multidetector computed tomography.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1258-64.
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FORMICA F , Broccolo F, Martino A, Sciucchetti J, et al
Myocardial revascularization with miniaturized extracorporeal circulation versus off pump: Evaluation of systemic and myocardial inflammatory response in a prospective randomized study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1206-12.
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YOSHIMOTO K , Nomori H, Mori T, Kobayashi H, et al
Quantification of the impact of segmentectomy on pulmonary function by perfusion single-photon-emission computed tomography and multidetector computed tomography.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1200-5.
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CHEN JS , Huang KC, Chen YC, Hsu HH, et al
Pediatric empyema: Outcome analysis of thoracoscopic management.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1195-9.
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RADEMAKERS LM , Grundeman PF, Bolderman RW, van der Veen FH, et al
Stability of an autologous platelet clot in the pericardial sac: An experimental and clinical study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1190-4.
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LUCCHI M , Davini F, Ricciardi R, Duranti L, et al
Management of pleural recurrence after curative resection of thymoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1185-9.
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KAMEYAMA K , Takahashi M, Ohata K, Igai H, et al
Evaluation of the new TNM staging system proposed by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer at a single institution.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1180-4.
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HIRATA Y , Chen JM, Quaegebeur JM, Mosca RS, et al
The role of enucleation with or without septal myectomy for discrete subaortic stenosis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1168-72.
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KARAMLOU T , Bernasconi A, Jaeggi E, Alhabshan F, et al
Factors associated with arch reintervention and growth of the aortic arch after coarctation repair in neonates weighing less than 2.5 kg.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1163-7.
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GODART F , Bouzguenda I, Juthier F, Wautot F, et al
Experimental off-pump transventricular pulmonary valve replacement using a self-expandable valved stent: A new approach for pulmonary incompetence after repaired tetralogy of Fallot?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1141-5.
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WELKE KF , O'Brien SM, Peterson ED, Ungerleider RM, et al
The complex relationship between pediatric cardiac surgical case volumes and mortality rates in a national clinical database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1133-40.
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VOLGUINA IV , Miller DC, LeMaire SA, Palmero LC, et al
Valve-sparing and valve-replacing techniques for aortic root replacement in patients with Marfan syndrome: Analysis of early outcome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1124-32.
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JAMIESON WR , Fradet GJ, Abel JG, Janusz MT, et al
Seven-year results with the St Jude Medical Silzone mechanical prosthesis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1109-15.
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HUMAN P , Franz T, Scherman J, Moodley L, et al
Dimensional analysis of human saphenous vein grafts: Implications for external mesh support.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1101-8.
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WELTERT L , De Paulis R, Scaffa R, Maselli D, et al
Re-creation of a sinuslike graft expansion in Bentall procedure reduces stress at the coronary button anastomoses: A finite element study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1082-7.
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QUILL JL , Hill AJ, Laske TG, Alfieri O, et al
Mitral leaflet anatomy revisited.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1077-81.
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SURI RM , Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Sundt TM, et al
Recovery of left ventricular function after surgical correction of mitral regurgitation caused by leaflet prolapse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1071-6.
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FLYNN M , Curtin R, Nowicki ER, Rajeswaran J, et al
Regional wall motion abnormalities and scarring in severe functional ischemic mitral regurgitation: A pilot cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1063-70.
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VAPORCIYAN AA , Reed CE, Erikson C, Dill MJ, et al
Factors affecting interest in cardiothoracic surgery: Survey of North American general surgery residents.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1054-62.
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SMITH PK
Treatment selection for coronary artery disease: The collision of a belief system with evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1050-3.
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MACK MJ , Sade RM
Relations between cardiothoracic surgeons and industry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1047-9.
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April 2009

KONSTANTINOV IE , Saxena P, Shehatha J
Coronary stent disease: when will enough be enough?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1020-1.
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DEJA MA , Malinowski M, Golba KS, Kajor M, et al
Diazoxide protects myocardial mitochondria, metabolism, and function during cardiac surgery: a double-blind randomized feasibility study of diazoxide-supplemented cardioplegia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:997-1004.
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YOSHIOKA I , Saiki Y, Ichinose A, Takase K, et al
Tagged cine magnetic resonance imaging with a finite element model can predict the severity of retrosternal adhesions prior to redo cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:957-62.
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AKHTAR M , Tuzcu EM, Kapadia SR, Svensson LG, et al
Aortic root morphology in patients undergoing percutaneous aortic valve replacement: evidence of aortic root remodeling.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:950-6.
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AD N , Barnett SD, Haan CK, O'Brien SM, et al
Does preoperative atrial fibrillation increase the risk for mortality and morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:901-6.
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SEZAI A , Hata M, Niino T, Kasamaki Y, et al
Study of the factors related to atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a search for a marker to predict the occurrence of atrial fibrillation before surgical intervention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:895-900.
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VAN GELDORP MW , Eric Jamieson WR, Kappetein AP, Ye J, et al
Patient outcome after aortic valve replacement with a mechanical or biological prosthesis: weighing lifetime anticoagulant-related event risk against reoperation risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:881-6.
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TAKAMI Y , Tajima K, Terazawa S, Okada N, et al
Safer aortic crossclamping during short-term moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest for cardiac surgery in patients with a bad ascending aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:875-80.
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BONAROS N , Hennerbichler D, Friedrich G, Kocher A, et al
Increased mortality and perioperative complications in patients with previous elective percutaneous coronary interventions undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:846-52.
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MASSOUDY P , Thielmann M, Lehmann N, Marr A, et al
Impact of prior percutaneous coronary intervention on the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery: a multicenter analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:840-5.
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EL OUMEIRI B , Poncelet AJ, El Khoury G
Why is freedom from atrial fibrillation still lower with endoscopic pulmonary vein isolation than with the Cox maze III procedure?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1036.
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ISMAIL I , Zhang R, Ringe K, Fischer S, et al
Retrosternal adhesiolysis through an anterior minithoracotomy: a novel approach facilitating complete median redo sternotomy with a patent internal thoracic artery graft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1034-5.
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KONSTANTINOV IE , Saxena P, Barrett T, Jenkins G, et al
Resection and reconstruction of the roof of the coronary sinus for an unusually attached left atrial myxoma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1032-4.
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ASOPA S , Iyenger S, Lloyd CT, Brown I, et al
Accidental perforation of the left ventricle with a Bonanno catheter.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1023-4.
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ABDEL-RAHMAN U , Risteski P, Tizi K, Kerscher S, et al
Hypoxic reoxygenation during initial reperfusion attenuates cardiac dysfunction and limits ischemia-reperfusion injury after cardioplegic arrest in a porcine model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:978-82.
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YEH CC , Malhotra D, Li H, Nicholas S, et al
Surgical ventricular reconstruction in mice: elucidating potential targets for combined molecular/surgical intervention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:942-9.
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ODEGARD KC , Zurakowski D, DiNardo JA, Castro RA, et al
Prospective longitudinal study of coagulation profiles in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome from stage I through Fontan completion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:934-41.
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GAN C , Lin K, An Q, Tang H, et al
Perventricular device closure of muscular ventricular septal defects on beating hearts: initial experience in eight children.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:929-33.
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YOSHIMURA N , Matsuhisa H, Otaka S, Kitahara J, et al
Surgical management of multiple ventricular septal defects: the role of the felt sandwich technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:924-8.
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BRANCACCIO G , Michielon G, Filippelli S, Perri G, et al
Transannular patching is a valid alternative for tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular septal defect repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:919-23.
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HUBER CH , Hurni M, Tsang V, von Segesser LK, et al
Valved stents for transapical pulmonary valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:914-8.
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HOPKINS RA , Jones AL, Wolfinbarger L, Moore MA, et al
Decellularization reduces calcification while improving both durability and 1-year functional results of pulmonary homograft valves in juvenile sheep.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:907-13.
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DI MAURO M , Contini M, Iaco AL, Bivona A, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery on the left side: a propensity score-matched study of impact of the third conduit on the right side.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:869-74.
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LUNDBLAD R , Abdelnoor M, Geiran OR, Svennevig JL, et al
Surgical repair of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture: risk factors of early and late death.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:862-8.
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SHINTANI Y , Ohta M, Iwasaki T, Ikeda N, et al
Intraoperative pleural lavage cytology after lung resection as an independent prognostic factor for staging lung cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:835-9.
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CHANG JW , Asamura H, Kawachi R, Watanabe S, et al
Gender difference in survival of resected non-small cell lung cancer: histology-related phenomenon?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:807-12.
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OHYE RG , Goldberg CS, Donohue J, Hirsch JC, et al
The quest to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonatal arch reconstruction: the perfusion techniques we use and why we believe in them.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:803-6.
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March 2009

PENG EW , Sarkar PK
Preoperative and intraoperative considerations for radial artery anomalies in coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:785.
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TEKINBAS C , Erol MM, Akdogan R, Turkyilmaz S, et al
Treatment of anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy with endoscopic hemoclips.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:766-7.
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YOKOYAMA K , Takabayashi S, Komada T, Onoda K, et al
Removal of prostaglandin E2 and increased intraoperative blood pressure during modified ultrafiltration in pediatric cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:730-5.
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AILAWADI G , Lau CL, Smith PW, Swenson BR, et al
Does reperfusion injury still cause significant mortality after lung transplantation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:688-94.
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BROWN ML , McKellar SH, Sundt TM, Schaff HV, et al
Ministernotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:670-679.
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KAJIMOTO K , Miyauchi K, Kasai T, Yanagisawa N, et al
Metabolic syndrome is an independent risk factor for stroke and acute renal failure after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:658-63.
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WAN CK , Suri RM, Li Z, Orszulak TA, et al
Management of moderate functional mitral regurgitation at the time of aortic valve replacement: is concomitant mitral valve repair necessary?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:635-640.
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WRIGHT CD , Kucharczuk JC, O'Brien SM, Grab JD, et al
Predictors of major morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database risk adjustment model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:587-95.
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MESSORI A , Trippoli S
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BALARAS E , Cha KS, Griffith BP, Gammie JS, et al
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CRUZ J , Sousa J, Oliveira AG, Silva-Carvalho L, et al
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FATTOUCH K , Guccione F, Dioguardi P, Sampognaro R, et al
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VOLGUINA IV , Miller DC, Lemaire SA, Palmero LC, et al
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COLLAUD S , Bongiovanni M, Pache JC, Fioretta G, et al
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LIBERMAN M , Mathisen DJ
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DASI LP , Krishnankuttyrema R, Kitajima HD, Pekkan K, et al
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QUANSHENG X , Silin P, Zhongyun Z, Youbao R, et al
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Counterpoint: Minimally invasive bipolar radiofrequency ablation of lone atrial fibrillation: early multicenter results.
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February 2009

JUNGRAITHMAYR WM , Korom S, Hillinger S, Weder W, et al
A mouse model of orthotopic, single-lung transplantation.
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SAKWA MP , Emery RW, Shannon FL, Altshuler JM, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting with a minimized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit: a prospective, randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:481-5.
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BESSE B , Grunenwald D, Flechon A, Caty A, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:448-52.
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ALSOUFI B , Al-Halees Z, Manlhiot C, McCrindle BW, et al
Mechanical valves versus the Ross procedure for aortic valve replacement in children: Propensity-adjusted comparison of long-term outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:362-370.
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DE SANTO LS , Bancone C, Santarpino G, Romano G, et al
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ALI A , Abu-Omar Y, Patel A, Sheikh AY, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:334-41.
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VACCARINO GN , Thierer J, Albertal M, Vrancic M, et al
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NAJAFI M , Goodarzynejad H, Karimi A, Ghiasi A, et al
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ANGELINI GD , Culliford L, Smith DK, Hamilton MC, et al
Effects of on- and off-pump coronary artery surgery on graft patency, survival, and health-related quality of life: long-term follow-up of 2 randomized controlled trials.
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FEINDEL CM
COUNTERPOINT: Aortic valve replacement: size does matter.
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POINT: Prosthesis-patient mismatch does not affect survival for patients greater than 70 years of age undergoing bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement.
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TERZI A , Scanagatta P, Rizzardi G
Stapler versus precision dissection and sealant in comparing completion technique of fissures for lobectomy: True or statistical advantages?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:507.
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KAI M , Hanyu M, Soga Y, Nomoto T, et al
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RYU YG , Chung CH, Choo SJ, Kim YS, et al
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LORUSSO R , De Cicco G, Tironi A, Gelsomino S, et al
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WANG J , Tsukashita M, Nishina T, Marui A, et al
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SCHMOKER JD , Terrien C 3rd, McPartland KJ, Boyum J, et al
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ZELLOS L , Richards WG, Capalbo L, Jaklitsch MT, et al
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FABRE D , Fadel E, Singhal S, de Montpreville V, et al
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GILBERT S , Wilson DO, Christie NA, Luketich JD, et al
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SHARMA R , Talwar S, Marwah A, Shah S, et al
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MARSDEN AL , Bernstein AJ, Reddy VM, Shadden SC, et al
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HONJO O , Merklinger SL, Poe JB, Guerguerian AM, et al
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HORER J , Schreiber C, Cleuziou J, Vogt M, et al
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FEDORUK LM , Jamieson WR, Ling H, Macnab JS, et al
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CRESCENZI G , Landoni G, Zangrillo A, Guarracino F, et al
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HANKE T , Charitos EI, Stierle U, Robinson D, et al
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BOODHWANI M , de Kerchove L, Glineur D, Poncelet A, et al
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January 2009

CHANG KH , McAnena OJ
En bloc esophagectomy reduces local recurrence and improves survival compared with transhiatal resection after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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SONG HK , Diggs BS, Slater MS, Guyton SW, et al
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CHU D , Bakaeen FG, Wang XL, Coselli JS, et al
The impact of placing multiple grafts to each myocardial territory on long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:60-4.
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LI H , Zhang Q, Xu L, Chen Y, et al
Factors predictive of prognosis after esophagectomy for squamous cell cancer.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:55-9.
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TACHIMORI Y , Kanamori N, Uemura N, Hokamura N, et al
Salvage esophagectomy after high-dose chemoradiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
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RICE TW , Blackstone EH
Esophagectomy volume threshold as a criterion for centers of excellence: causation or cause, strategy or strategem?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:10-2.
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Stenting versus coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis of comparative studies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e54-7.
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TAKAGI H , Kawai N, Umemoto T
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e52-3.
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PEARCE FB , Kirklin JK, Holman WL, Barrett CS, et al
Successful cardiac transplant after Berlin Heart bridge in a single ventricle heart: use of aortopulmonary shunt as a supplementary source of pulmonary blood flow.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e40-2.
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LIM E , Dusmet M
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BAJONA P , Katz WE, Daly RC, Zehr KJ, et al
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WOOD DE
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:1-9.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e58-9.
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FORCELLA D , Pompeo E, Coniglione F, Gatti A, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e48-9.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e46-7.
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HENAINE R , Adam E, Azarnoush K, Yashimura N, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e32-4.
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CHAN V , Grisoli D, Ruel M, Veinot J, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e30-2.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009;137:e21-2.
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December 2008

NICOTERA SP , Kim MP, Decamp MM
The unmasking of a Brugada phenotype after pulmonary resection: A case report and implications for postoperative management.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1593-5.
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THISTLETHWAITE PA , Yung G, Kemp A, Osbourne S, et al
Airway stenoses after lung transplantation: Incidence, management, and outcome.
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TAMAYO E , Gualis J, Florez S, Castrodeza J, et al
Comparative study of single-dose and 24-hour multiple-dose antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1522-7.
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TABATA M , Khalpey Z, Cohn LH, Chen FY, et al
Effect of preoperative statins in patients without coronary artery disease who undergo cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1510-3.
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FANN JI , Caffarelli AD, Georgette G, Howard SK, et al
Improvement in coronary anastomosis with cardiac surgery simulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1486-91.
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PAPARELLA D , Scrascia G, Galeone A, Coviello M, et al
Formation of anti-platelet factor 4/heparin antibodies after cardiac surgery: Influence of perioperative platelet activation, the inflammatory response, and histocompatibility leukocyte antigen status.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1456-63.
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JIN ZX , Zhang SL, Wang XM, Bi SH, et al
The myocardial protective effects of a moderate-potassium adenosine-lidocaine cardioplegia in pediatric cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1450-5.
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GRUENWALD CE , McCrindle BW, Crawford-Lean L, Holtby H, et al
Reconstituted fresh whole blood improves clinical outcomes compared with stored component blood therapy for neonates undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1442-9.
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CHAN DT , Chiu CS, Cheng LC, Au TW, et al
Artificial chordae: a simple clip and tie technique.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1597-9.
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A Rho-kinase inhibitor improves cardiac function after 24-hour heart preservation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1586-92.
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TABATA M , Khalpey Z, Shekar PS, Cohn LH, et al
Reoperative minimal access aortic valve surgery: Minimal mediastinal dissection and minimal injury risk.
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MANNACIO VA , Iorio D, De Amicis V, Di Lello F, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1541-8.
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IMMER FF , Aydin NB, Lutolf M, Krahenbuhl ES, et al
Does aortic crossclamping during the cooling phase affect the early clinical outcome of acute type A aortic dissection?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1536-40.
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NEWCOMB AE , David TE, Lad VS, Bobiarski J, et al
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HALVORSEN PS , Espinoza A, Fleischer LA, Elle OJ, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1496-502.
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BEAN E , Chanoit G, Jernigan S, Bolotin G, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1492-5.
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HUH J , Bakaeen F, Chu D, Wall MJ Jr, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1476-80.
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CHONG LY , Treasure T
Acupuncture to relieve the pain of thoracotomy: commentary on randomized, controlled trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1470-1.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1464-9.
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ADACHI I , Ho SY, McCarthy KP, Uemura H, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1437-41.
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BARACH P , Johnson JK, Ahmad A, Galvan C, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1422-8.
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NEUFELD RE , Clark BG, Robertson CM, Moddemann DM, et al
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November 2008

NOWELL J , Jahangiri M
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;136:1391-2.
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Conduit choice for coronary artery bypass grafting after mediastinal radiation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1167-71.
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MEHTA RH , Hafley GE, Gibson CM, Harrington RA, et al
Influence of preoperative renal dysfunction on one-year bypass graft patency and two-year outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1149-55.
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AL-EBRAHIM KE
Challenges of small cardiac units.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1394.
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SERSAR SI , Jamjoom AA
Contegra and extracardiac Fontan.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1393.
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TALWAR S , Choudhary SK, Airan B
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1390-1.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1386-7.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1384-6.
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FERRAZZI P , Triggiani M, Iacovoni A, Pentiricci S, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1382-3.
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Infiltration of saline solution around the saphenous vein facilitates stripping for coronary bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1379-80.
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DYKE CM , Bhatia D, Aronson S, Moazami N, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1369-70.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1364-5.
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WATANABE A , Higami T, Ohori S, Koyanagi T, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1357-1363.
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YAMAMOTO K , Miyamoto Y, Ohsumi A, Kojima F, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1349-56.
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FUKUI T , Mori S, Hatooka S, Shinoda M, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1343-8.
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CHUNG FT , Lin SM, Chen HC, Chou CL, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1328-35.
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FOSTER G , Plunkett M, Wagner A, Abraham S, et al
Multidetector computed tomographic characteristics of nonabsorbable polymer versus titanium ligature clips in a vascular model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1324-7.
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BRAZIO PS , Laird PC, Xu C, Gu J, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1302-8.
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SAKAMOTO S , Voeller RK, Melby SJ, Lall SC, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1295-301.
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VOELLER RK , Zierer A, Lall SC, Sakamoto S, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1107-9.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:1102-3.
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Box lesion or not--still unsettled question.
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REMES J , van Brakel TJ, Bolotin G, Garber C, et al
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LEQUIER L , Joffe AR, Robertson CM, Dinu IA, et al
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ZIERER A , Wimmer-Greinecker G, Martens S, Moritz A, et al
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HE R , Guo DC, Sun W, Papke CL, et al
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EVONICH RF , Stephens JC, Merhi W, Dukkipati S, et al
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TESTA L , Van Gaal WJ, Bhindi R, Biondi-Zoccai GG, et al
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NAKASE Y , Nakamura T, Kin S, Nakashima S, et al
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:850-9.
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MOSER C , Opitz I, Zhai W, Rousson V, et al
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PEARSON FG
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MACK M
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KIAII B , McClure RS, Stewart P, Rayman R, et al
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LITZLER PY , Cribier A, Zajarias A, Comte D, et al
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KOCH CG , Li L, Shishehbor M, Nissen S, et al
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LI Y , Zheng Z, Hu S
Early and long-term outcomes in the elderly: comparison between off-pump and on-pump techniques in 1191 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:657-64.
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HALKOS ME , Puskas JD, Lattouf OM, Kilgo P, et al
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BROWN ML , Schaff HV, Sarano ME, Li Z, et al
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FOKER JE , Setty SP, Berry J, Jain P, et al
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August 2008

GRODZKI T
Prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after pulmonary resection with high output--is it valid everywhere?
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BOTTIO T
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Longer duration of continuous-flow ventricular assist device support predicts greater hemodynamic compromise after return of pulsatility.
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GULBINS H
Simultaneous hybrid coronary revascularization reduces postoperative morbidity compared with results from conventional off-pump coronary artery bypass.
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Robotic cardiac surgery: give it more time!
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Adverse events in reoperative cardiac surgery: delineating the typical intraoperative approach.
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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008;136:220-1.
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Focus on the thoracoscore.
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Meta-analyses with rare events should use adequate methods.
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