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Articles published in Ann Thorac Surg
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June 2018

NAKAMURA Y, Thattaliyath B, Ricci M
The Norwood Procedure with Valvular Pulmonary Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30825.
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WANG S, Meng X, Luo Z, Pan X, et al
Transapical Beating-Heart Mitral Valve Repair Using a Novel Neochord Implantation System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30827.
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TOMSIC A, Bissessar DD, van Brakel TJ, Marsan NA, et al
Initial Experience and Early Results of Mitral Valve Repair with Cardiocel Pericardial Patch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(18)30755.
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ZHOU T, Li J, Lai H, Zhu K, et al
Benefits of Early Surgery on Clinical Outcomes after Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30740.
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May 2018

PETTERSSON GB, Unai S, Blackstone EH
Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 30. pii: S0003-4975(18)30727.
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MIHOS CG, Xydas S, Nappi F, Santana O, et al
Transaortic Alfieri Repair for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Effective and Underutilized.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30723.
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SCOHY TV, Bentala M, van der Meer NJM, Gerritse BM, et al
Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery with Endo-Aortic Balloon Requires Cerebral Monitoring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30721.
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REECE TB, Aftab M
Fate of Aortic Arch Following Surgery on Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta in Bicuspid Aortic Valve (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 22. pii: S0003-4975(18)30704.
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NAPPI F, Avatar Singh SS
Alfieri Edge to Edge Mitral Valve Repair for all Seasons?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(18)30698.
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RANKIN JS, Grau-Sepulveda M, Shahian DM, Gillinov AM, et al
The Impact of Mitral Disease Etiology on Operative Mortality Following Mitral Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 16. pii: S0003-4975(18)30683.
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BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF, Patel HJ
Cor-Knot perforation of aortic Valve Leaflet (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30671.
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PAONE G, Eng M, Kabbani LS, Borgi J, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Comparing Transfemoral, Transcarotid and Transcaval Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)30658.
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SPEZIALE G, Moscarelli M, Di Bari N, Bonifazi R, et al
A Simplified Technique for Complex Mitral Valve Regurgitation via Minimally Invasive Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30597.
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YANAGAWA B, Elbatarny M, Verma S, Hill S, et al
Surgical Management of Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30601.
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LAPENNA E, Del Forno B, Amore L, Ruggeri S, et al
Durability at 19 Years of Quadrangular Resection with Annular Plication for Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30592.
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SULTAN I, Bianco V, Yajzi I, Kilic A, et al
Hemiarch Reconstruction Vs Clamped Aortic Anastomosis for Concomitant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30580.
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TAM DY, Hughes A, Wijeysundera HC, Fremes SE, et al
The Cost-Effectiveness of Self-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Intermediate Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30570.
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KIEFER P, Meier S, Noack T, Borger MA, et al
Good Five-Year Durability of Transapical Beating Heart Off-Pump Mitral Valve Repair With Neochordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30569.
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GEROSA G
Good Five-Year Durability of Transapical Beating Heart Off-Pump Mitral Valve Repair With Neochordae (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 May 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30568.
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April 2018

SHINN SH, Altarabsheh SE, Deo SV, Sabik JH, et al
A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(18)30556.
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ROMANO MA, Koeckert M, Mumtaz MA, Slachman FN, et al
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Following Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)30552.
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BILKHU R, Youssefi P, Soppa G, Theodoropoulos P, et al
Fate of the Aortic Arch Following Surgery on Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta in Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)30548.
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BACIEWICZ FA JR.
Cor-Knot Perforation of Aortic Valve Leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(18)30531.
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MA W, Zhang W, Shi W, Kong Y, et al
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function after Aortic Valve Replacement for Chronic Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(18)30510.
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LEONE A, Alfonsi J, Pilato E, Lovato L, et al
Transcatheter Mitral Valve-In-Valve Dislocation: A Rescue Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30500.
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CLARIZIA NA, Ruel M
The Incidence and Consequence of Prosthesis Patient Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(18)30495.
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GREENE A, Russell C, Harris S, Adams C, et al
Left Thoracotomy for Redo Mitral Valve Replacement in Giant Left Atrium and Severe Pectus Excavatum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 11. pii: S0003-4975(18)30492.
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FALLON JM, DeSimone JP, Brennan JM, O'Brien S, et al
The Incidence and Consequence of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(18)30435.
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YANG B, Patel HJ, Norton EL, Debenedictus C, et al
Aortic Valve Reoperation Following Stentless Bioprosthesis: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30413.
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FRASER CD 3RD, Zhou X, Palepu S, Lui C, et al
Tricuspid Valve Detachment in Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Does Not Impact Valve Function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0003-4975(18)30415.
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SAKON Y, Takahashi Y, Shibata T, Murakami T, et al
Tricuspid Valve Repair of Idiopathic Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e179.
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KAKUTA T, Fujita T, Fukushima S, Kawamoto N, et al
Two Cases of Surgical Management of Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis in Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e171-e174.
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March 2018

MARCUS SG, Mahadevan VS, Deuse T
Hybrid Open Minimally-Invasive Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30406.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Haywood NS, Hawkins RB, Kern JA, et al
Need for Permanent Pacemaker after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Reduces Long-Term Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(18)30372.
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TRAHANAS JM, Van Boxtel BS, Miller SE, Irobunda C, et al
Emergent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0003-4975(18)30335.
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HAWKINS RB, Mehaffey JH, Charles EJ, Kern JA, et al
Psoas Muscle Size Predicts Risk-Adjusted Outcomes After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30321.
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POCAR M, Passolunghi D
Functional Mitral Regurgitation Repair: Earlier Is Better.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 8. pii: S0003-4975(17)31405.
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LEATHERBY RJ, Singh A, Namjoshi G, Barbagallo R, et al
Quadricuspid Aortic Valve with Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(18)30270.
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MCCARTHY FH, Vemulapalli S, Li Z, Thourani V, et al
The Association of Tricuspid Regurgitation With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes: A Report From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(17)31518.
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IMASAKA KI, Tayama E, Morita S, Toriya R, et al
Transaortic Alfieri Edge-to-Edge Repair for Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e141-e143.
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SASIKUMAR D, Menon S, Baruah SD, Dharan BS, et al
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery in a Baby With Pulmonary Atresia, Intact Ventricular Septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e123-e124.
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LEE T, Mittnacht AJC, Itagaki S, Stewart A, et al
Mitral Regurgitation Exacerbation Due to Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e103-e105.
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FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
More Aggressive Intervention Contributes to Avoiding Recurrent Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:985-986.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Eygi B, et al
The Coroneo External Annuloplasty Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:983.
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ACCOLA KD, Chitwood WR Jr., Mumtaz MA, Barnhart GR, et al
Step-by-Step Aortic Valve Replacement With a New Rapid Deployment Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:966-971.
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SARAN N, Dearani JA
Tricuspid Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:675-679.
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BEUTE TJ, Orem MD, Schiller TM, Goehler M, et al
Use of an Automated Suture Fastening Device in Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30260.
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GOTTSCHALK BH, Blankenstein J, Guo L
Ochronosis of Mitral Valve and Coronary Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30261.
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February 2018

KISLITSINA ON
Ischemic mitral regurgitation: Abnormal strain overestimates non-viable myocardium (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(18)30248.
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YATES MT, Anyanwu AC
Development of a Risk Prediction Model and Clinical Risk Score for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(18)30247.
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MEGHJI Z, Nguyen A, Geske JB, Schaff HV, et al
Myectomy and LA-to-LV Conduit for Severe Calcific Mitral Stenosis and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 26. pii: S0003-4975(18)30244.
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KASAI M, Osako M, Tanino T, Maeshima A, et al
A Calcified Amorphous Tumor Originating in the Aortic Valve Cusp.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 23. pii: S0003-4975(18)30185.
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BOUMA W, Wijdh-den Hamer IJ, Gorman JH 3rd, Gorman RC, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Treatments After Mitral Annuloplasty (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30144.
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SHIBATA T, Takahashi Y, Sakon Y, Morisaki A, et al
Shoulder Point Fitting Method as a New Universal Tricuspid Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30143.
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LADER JM, Smith DE, Staniloae C, Fallahi A, et al
Ascending Aortic Stenting for Acute Supra-aortic Stenosis from Graft Collapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(18)30140.
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ANDREW BY, Cherry AD, Hauck JN, Nicoara A, et al
The Association of Aortic Valve Pathology with Renal Resistive Index as a Kidney Injury Biomarker.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0003-4975(18)30133.
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MURPHY DA, Moss E, Miller J, Halkos ME, et al
Repeat Robotic Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery: A Safe and Effective Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30083.
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CERILLO AG, Amoretti F, Mariani M, Cigala E, et al
Increased Gradients After Aortic Valve Replacement With The Perceval Valve: The Role of Oversizing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(18)30084.
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HIBINO M, Sakai Y, Kato W, Tanaka K, et al
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Fibulin-4 Deficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e59-e61.
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LAFRENIERE-BESSI V, Cameron-Gagne M, Perron J, Levesque MH, et al
Mitral Annular Calcification and Mitral Valve Replacement: A New Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e55-e57.
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CORK DP, Adamson R, Gollapudi R, Dembitsky W, et al
Percutaneous Repair of Postoperative Mitral Regurgitation After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e45-e46.
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SANTARPINO G, Fischlein T
Aortic Valve Therapy for Intermediate-Risk Patients: Let's Start With the Facts!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:668-669.
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LAPAR DJ, Likosky DS, Zhang M, Theurer P, et al
Development of a Risk Prediction Model and Clinical Risk Score for Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0003-4975(18)30036.
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CODNER P, Pugliese D, Kouz R, Patel A, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by a Novel Suprasternal Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31479.
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January 2018

KOLESAR A, Toporcer T, Bajmoczi M, Luczy J, et al
Aortic Valve Repair of a Stenotic Unicuspid Aortic Valve in Young Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30051.
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MORGAN AE, Zhang Y, Tartibi M, Goldburg S, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Abnormal Strain Overestimates Non-Viable Myocardium.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30062.
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RANKIN JS, Grau-Sepulveda MV, Ad N, Damiano RJ Jr., et al
Associations Between Surgical Ablation and Operative Mortality Following Mitral Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(18)30055.
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ELMOUSLY A, Worku B, Gray KD, Salemi A, et al
Mitral Valve-in-Valve Implantation as an Elective or Rescue Procedure in High Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(18)30056.
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CULLER SD, Cohen DJ, Brown PP, Kugelmass AD, et al
Trends in Aortic Valve Replacement Procedures Between 2009 and 2015: Has Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Made a Difference?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31499.
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FREYSTAETTER K, Ozalp F
Replacement of a Stenotic Quadricuspid Aortic Valve With a Sutureless Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(18)30046.
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MACH M, Winkler B, Santer D, Pisarik H, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Morphologically Complex Root-Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 9. pii: S0003-4975(18)30008.
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BADEMCI MS, Aldag M, Kocaaslan C, Oztekin A, et al
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Treatments After Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(17)31701.
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DEEB GM, Chetcuti SJ, Yakubov SJ, Patel HJ, et al
The Impact of Annular Size on Outcomes After Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(17)31229.
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KAMPERIDIS V, Delgado V, Bax JJ
Functional Mitral Regurgitation Repair: Earlier Is Better (Reply).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Jan 2. pii: S0003-4975(17)31700.
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YAMAUCHI S, Iwai S, Tominaga Y, Kugo Y, et al
Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement in an Infant With Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e27-e29.
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MATHEW S, Bouchard M, Hoschtitzky JA
Prosthetic Valve-on-Valve Mitral Valve Re-Replacement: A Novel Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e25-e26.
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ABEL SA, Stark TA, Rehfeldt KH, Rihal CS, et al
Modified Cabrol Shunt for Atrioventricular Groove Rupture After Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e11-e13.
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ALMDAHL SM
Deairing in Aortic Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:330.
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FANANAS MASTRAL J, Bellido Morales JA, Ochoa Rea ME, Matamala Adell M, et al
Venous Cannulation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Case of Anomaly of the Inferior Vena Cava.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e23-e24.
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OLARTE JM, Lopez FD, Barquero JM, Calvo R, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement Through Apicoaortic Conduit for Aortic Bypass Valve Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e21-e22.
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December 2017

BARBERO C, Krakor R, Bentala M, Casselman F, et al
Comparison of Endoaortic and Transthoracic Aortic Clamping in Less-Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31341.
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DOYLE BJ, Norman PE, Hoskins PR, Newby DE, et al
Wall Stress And Geometry Of The Thoracic Aorta In Patients With Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)31662.
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HOUMSSE M, McDavid A, Kilic A
Diminutive Porcelain Ascending Aorta with Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)31628.
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BARAC YD, Zwischenberger B, Schroder JN, Daneshmand MA, et al
Using a Regent Aortic Valve in a Small Annulus Mitral Position is a Viable Option.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)31619.
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THOURANI VH, Forcillo J, Szeto WY, Kodali SK, et al
Outcomes in 937 Intermediate-Risk Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in PARTNER 2A.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(17)31617.
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VASANTHAN V, Harten C, Kent WD
Mechanical Mitral Valve Thrombosis Secondary to Tinzaparin as an Anticoagulation Bridging Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(17)31613.
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RODRIGUEZ-RODA J, Miguelena J, Lopez J, Martin M, et al
How to Adjust Neo-Chordae Length Accurately in Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 13. pii: S0003-4975(17)31609.
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ZEESHAN A, Idrees JJ, Johnston DR, Rajeswaran J, et al
Durability of Aortic Valve Cusp Repair With and Without Annular Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)31251.
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ROSELLO-DIEZ E, Cuerpo G, Estevez F, Munoz-Guijosa CC, et al
Use of the Perceval Sutureless Valve in Active Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)31606.
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DOHMEN PM
Use of the Perceval Sutureless Valve in Active Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)31604.
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STEPHENS EH, Han J, Trawick EA, Di Martino ES, et al
Left-Ventricular Assist Device Impact on Aortic Valve Mechanics, Proteomics and Ultrastructure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(17)31132.
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TOTSUGAWA T, Hiraoka A, Tamura K, Yoshitaka H, et al
Clamp Ablation of Pulmonary Veins During Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e471-e473.
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MOSALA NEZHAD Z, Baldin P, Poncelet A, El Khoury G, et al
Calcific Degeneration of CorMatrix 4 Years After Bicuspidization of Unicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e431-e433.
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TREZZI M, Albanese SB, Albano A, Rinelli G, et al
Impact of Pulmonary Flow Study Pressure on Outcomes After One-Stage Unifocalization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2080-2086.
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November 2017

GREENBERG J, Teman NR, Haft JW, Romano MA, et al
Association of Donor Tricuspid Valve Repair With Outcomes After Cardiac Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(17)31124.
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WONG JK, Melvin AL, Siordia JA, Joshi DJ, et al
Novel Automated Suturing Technology for Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacements.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(17)31253.
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O'HAIR DP, Bajwa TK, Popma JJ, Watson DR, et al
Direct Aortic Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using a Self-Expanding Device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)31107.
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GHOREISHI M, Foster N, Pasrija C, Shah A, et al
Early Operation in Patients With Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis and Acute Stroke Is Safe.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30972.
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RAHMANIAN PB, Kaya S, Eghbalzadeh K, Menghesha H, et al
Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Excellent Results and Increased Effective Orifice Areas.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(17)31098.
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BOOTH K, Clark S
Pacemaker Implantation Rate Post Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: 23% Is Just Too High.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1761-1762.
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BASSANO C, Gislao V, Bovio E, Melino S, et al
An Unexpected Risk Factor for Early Structural Deterioration of Biological Aortic Valve Prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31039.
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GLEASON TG, Schindler JT, Hagberg RC, Deeb GM, et al
Subclavian/Axillary Access for Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Renders Equivalent Outcomes as Transfemoral.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)31042.
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MORELL VO
Nikaidoh Procedure: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1446-1449.
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October 2017

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Gerfer S, Weider S, Rahmanian P, et al
Direct Comparison of the Edwards Intuity Elite and Sorin Perceval S Rapid Deployment Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Oct 14. pii: S0003-4975(17)30915.
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KADIROGULLARI E, Onan B, Guler S, Erkanli K, et al
Perforation of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet After Aortic Valve Replacement With Root Enlargement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e345-e346.
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LOYALKA P, Montgomery KB, Nguyen TC, Smalling RW, et al
Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Novel Approach to Treat Paravalvular Leak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e325-e327.
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TOURMOUSOGLOU C, Karkos C, Fidanis T, Theofilogiannakos EK, et al
An Unusual Case of Arterial Embolism in an Adolescent With a Mitral Valve Repair With a Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e315-e317.
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KISER AC, Caranasos TG, Peterson MD, Buller CE, et al
Suprasternal Aortic Valve Replacement: Key Technology and Techniques.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1417-1422.
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HOBBES B, d'Udekem Y, Zannino D, Konstantinov IE, et al
Determinants of Adverse Outcomes After Systemic-To-Pulmonary Shunts in Biventricular Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1365-1370.
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KAVARANA MN, Turnbull JM, Sade RM
Should a Down Syndrome Child With a Failing Heart Be Offered Heart Transplantation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1111-1116.
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September 2017

MAVROMATIS K, Thourani VH, Stebbins A, Vemulapalli S, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Aortic Stenosis and Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 29. pii: S0003-4975(17)30801.
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OU-YANG WB, Li SJ, Xie YQ, Hu SS, et al
Hybrid Balloon Valvuloplasty for the Treatment of Severe Congenital Aortic Valve Stenosis in Infants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30814.
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CONCISTRE G, Chiaramonti F, Bianchi G, Cerillo A, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With Perceval Bioprosthesis: Single-Center Experience With 617 Implants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30832.
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KAMPERIDIS V, van Wijngaarden SE, van Rosendael PJ, Kong WK, et al
Restrictive Mitral Valve Annuloplasty: Prognostic Implications of Left Ventricular Forward Flow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(17)30819.
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FORCILLO J, Condado JF, Ko YA, Yuan M, et al
Assessment of Commonly Used Frailty Markers for High- and Extreme-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(17)30811.
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MARKAKIS K, Westhoff TH, Pagonas N
Aortic Valve Replacement as a Trigger of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e255-e256.
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FISCHER M, Salehi A, Sopher MJ, Vorobiof G, et al
Ruptured Papillary Muscles After Chordae-Preserving Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e243-e245.
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CAREDDU L, Foa A, Leone O, Agostini V, et al
Primary Cardiac Leiomyoma Causing Right Ventricular Obstruction and Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e231-e233.
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GENNARI M, Bartorelli AL, Polvani G, Muratori M, et al
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation After Percutaneous Removal of a Swan-Ganz Catheter Caught by Suture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e225-e226.
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KONSTANTINIDOU MK, Moat N
Repair of Tricuspid Valve Leaflet With CardioCel Patch After Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e221-e223.
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KLECZYNSKI P, Petkow Dimitrow P
Carotid Doppler Assessment in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1100.
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OHIRA S, Yaku H
Carotid Doppler Before Aortic Valve Replacement and Perioperative Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1096-1097.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iscan S, et al
About the Decision-Making Process for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1095.
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GHOSH-DASTIDAR M, Bapat V
Transcatheter Valve Implantation in Mitral Annular Calcification During Open Surgery: Extended Collar Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e303-e305.
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FONG LS, McLaughlin AJ, Okiwelu NL, Nordstrand IAJ, et al
Surgical Management of Caseous Calcification of the Mitral Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e291-e293.
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ROSA B, Machaidze Z, Mencattelli M, Manjila S, et al
Cardioscopically Guided Beating Heart Surgery: Paravalvular Leak Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1074-1079.
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VIDA VL, Zanotto L, Zanotto L, Stellin G, et al
Left-Sided Reoperations After Arterial Switch Operation: A European Multicenter Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:899-906.
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PAUL DM, Naran A, Pierce EL, Bloodworth CH 4th, et al
Suture Dehiscence in the Tricuspid Annulus: An Ex Vivo Analysis of Tissue Strength and Composition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:820-826.
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VAHIDKHAH K, Javani S, Abbasi M, Azadani PN, et al
Blood Stasis on Transcatheter Valve Leaflets and Implications for Valve-in-Valve Leaflet Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:751-759.
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YAMAUCHI T, Miyagawa S, Yoshikawa Y, Toda K, et al
Risk Index for Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Valvular Surgery Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:868-875.
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August 2017

FANNING JP, Walters DL, Wesley AJ, Anstey C, et al
Intraoperative Cerebral Perfusion Disturbances During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Aug 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)30656.
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COLLI A, Bizzotto E, Manzan E, Besola L, et al
Patient-Specific Ventricular Access Site Selection for the NeoChord Mitral Valve Repair Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e199-e202.
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JARRETT CM, Pelletier M, Shah PB, Kaneko T, et al
"Double-Stick" Transsubclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Use of a Balloon Expandable Valve: A Less Invasive Option for Alternative Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e195-e197.
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CHAMI T, Attizzani G, Medalion B, Deo SV, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Under Direct Visualization in Homograft Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e119-e121.
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SAMURA T, Toda K, Yoshioka D, Nakamura T, et al
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activation After Mitral Valve Plasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e109-e111.
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KIM JH, Choi JB, Kuh JH
Nonresectional Technique for Large Posterior Leaflet Prolapse Causing Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:722-723.
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VOGT F, Dell'Aquila AM, Santarpino G
How to Prevent Pacemaker Implantation After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: Tips and Tricks.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:720-721.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iner H, et al
About Commissural Prolapse and Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:718.
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DYKES JC, Reinhartz O, Almond CS, Yarlagadda V, et al
Alternative Strategy for Biventricular Assist Device in an Infant With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e185-e186.
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NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Miranda WR, Tajik AJ, et al
The First Operation for Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-Dr Dwight McGoon, 1972.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e133-e136.
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SAKATA T, Mogi K, Sakurai M, Nomura A, et al
Rupture of Anterolateral Papillary Muscle Resulting From Small Artery Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e113-e114.
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KIDO T, Ueno T, Taira M, Ozawa H, et al
Stroke Volume Ratio Predicts Redilatation of the Right Ventricle After Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:698-703.
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ROPCKE DM, Ilkjaer C, Skov SN, Tjornild MJ, et al
Regional Changes in Leaflet Coaptation Dynamics After Total Tricuspid Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:599-605.
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TOYOKAWA K, Moriyama Y, Ueno T, Terazono K, et al
Double Aortic Arch Complicated by Acute Type A Dissection in an Aged Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e187.
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NEZIC D
It Might be Misleading to Validate EuroSCORE II Performances on Samples Operated Before Its Creation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:721-722.
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July 2017

KIEFER P, Noack T, Seeburger J, Hoyer A, et al
Transapical Mitral Valve Implantation for Native Mitral Valve Stenosis Using a Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul 28. pii: S0003-4975(17)30682.
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KWEDAR K, McNeely C, Zajarias A, Markwell S, et al
Outcomes of Early Mitral Valve Reoperation in the Medicare Population.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul 28. pii: S0003-4975(17)30670.
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LI H, Gu C
Off-Pump Semicircular Annuloplasty: Effective Treatment of Concurrent Moderate Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e97-e99.
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DOSTALOVA G, Hlubocka Z, Palecek T, Cerny V, et al
Heart Failure Caused by Misdiagnosed Subaortic Stenosis in Adulthood: Lesson for Daily Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e91.
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SCHNITZER K, Or Z, Sawaed S, Sharoni E, et al
Rapidly Progressive Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Stenosis Due to Bartonella Species Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e57-e59.
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KESSEL SM, Hawkins RB, Yarboro LT, Ailawadi G, et al
Total Chordal Sparing Mitral Valve Replacement in Rheumatic Disease: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e47-e48.
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SHEREV D, Azizi K, Azimi NA, Van Nordheim S, et al
Delayed Management of Partial Aortic Valve Avulsion After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e17-e18.
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VURAL KM
Mild to Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Should a Mitral Surgical Procedure be Added to Revascularization?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:372-373.
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THOURANI VH, Borger MA, Holmes D, Maniar H, et al
Transatlantic Editorial on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1-15.
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CROWLEY OM, Doty JR
Radiopaque Marker Addition During Aortic Root Replacement With the Use of a Freestyle Porcine Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e95-e96.
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MROCZEK T, Demkow M, Moszura T, Morka A, et al
Perventricular Implantation of Melody Valve in Child With Pulmonary Hypertension After a Potts Shunt.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e67-e69.
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DE ROSA R, Schranz D, Zeiher AM, Fichtlscherer S, et al
Again, Two Melodies in Concert: Transcatheter Double Valve Replacement in Hedinger Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e61-e63.
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HARMEL EK, Conradi L, Schafer U, Deuschl F, et al
Structural Valve Deterioration of a Subcoronary Implanted Stentless Bioprosthesis: How to Treat?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e53-e55.
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MATSUZAKI K, Tsukada T, Sato M, Watanabe Y, et al
Mediastinal Abscess Caused by an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e49-e51.
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DISHA K, Schulz S, Kuntze T, Girdauskas E, et al
Transforming Growth Factor Beta-2 Mutations in Barlow's Disease and Aortic Dilatation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e19-e21.
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BAIRD CW, Kreutzer C, Sanders SP, Borisuk MJ, et al
Augmentation of Bridging Leaflets in Repair of Atrioventricular Canal Defects.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e101-e103.
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HARKY A, Khosravi A, Elam L, Colledge J, et al
Percutaneous Intervention of a Rare Complication Post Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e87.
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June 2017

ESAKI J, Leshnower BG, Binongo JN, Lasanajak Y, et al
Risk Factors for Late Aortic Valve Dysfunction After the David V Valve-Sparing Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(17)30563.
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JOHNSTON LE, Downs EA, Hawkins RB, Quader MA, et al
Outcomes for Low-Risk Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: A Benchmark for Aortic Valve Technology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30509.
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BERDAJS D, Mosbahi S, Ferrari E, Charbonnier D, et al
Aortic Valve Pathology as a Predictive Factor for Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 3. pii: S0003-4975(17)30400.
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TOURMOUSOGLOU C, Nikoloudakis N, Pitsis A
Aortic Valve Stenosis in Alkaptonuria.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e557.
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SANDRELLI L, Petrone G, Sportelli G, Fabbrocini M, et al
Three Cases of Aneurysmatic Coronary Fistulas Associated With Mitral Valve Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e505-e507.
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RONCATI L, Manenti A
Tricuspid Annuloplasty is Favored by the Histological Conformation of Its Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2024-2025.
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CERIT L
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Very Low Ejection Fraction: Misfortune or Chance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2024.
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WENDT D, Kahlert P, Canbay A, Knipp S, et al
Impact of Liver Indicators on Clinical Outcome in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)30397.
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CHURYLA A, Iddriss A, Andrei AC, Kruse J, et al
Biatrial or Left Atrial Lesion Set for Ablation During Mitral Surgery: Risks and Benefits.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1858-1865.
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HUMMEL J, Stiller B, Kroll J, Grohmann J, et al
Primary Coiling of the Left Ventricle in Hypoplastic Left Heart With Ventriculo-Coronary Connections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e559.
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LEVASSEUR T, Chapoutot L, Deleuze P, Metz D, et al
Isolated Syphilitic Aortitis: A Rare Association.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e551.
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May 2017

GOODWIN M, Nemeh HW, Borgi J, Paone G, et al
Resolution of Mitral Regurgitation With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 17. pii: S0003-4975(17)30271.
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PATRICK WL, Mainwaring RD, Reinhartz O, Punn R, et al
Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries With Anatomy Other Than Pulmonary Atresia/Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 17. pii: S0003-4975(17)30291.
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WANG M, Furnary AP, Li HF, Grunkemeier GL, et al
Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Durability: A Meta-Regression of Published Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 9. pii: S0003-4975(17)30266.
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GASPAROVIC H, Kopjar T, Saeed D, Cikes M, et al
De Novo Aortic Regurgitation After Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 May 5. pii: S0003-4975(17)30251.
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TANAKA Y, Kitamura T, Miyata Y, Miyaji K, et al
Mitral Valve Necrosis After Cardiac Surgery Using Gelatin-Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Glue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e435-e436.
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PATEL ND, Alejo D, Crawford T, Hibino N, et al
Aortic Root Replacement for Children With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1513-1518.
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MOOKHOEK A, Krishnan K, Chitsaz S, Kuang H, et al
Biomechanics of Failed Pulmonary Autografts Compared to Native Aortic Roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1482-1488.
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GRANDE AM, Amoroso F, Crimi G, Ferrario M, et al
Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa Pseudoaneurysm Causing Systolic Compression of Left Main Trunk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e461.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Peker I, et al
Regarding Surgical Anatomy of the Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1680-1681.
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April 2017

GHONEIM A, Bouhout I, Perrault LP, Bouchard D, et al
Reexamining the Role of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement After Mediastinal Radiation Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(17)30226.
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HAWKINS RB, Downs EA, Johnston LE, Mehaffey JH, et al
Impact of Transcatheter Technology on Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Volume, Outcomes, and Cost.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30302.
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MCNEELY C, Zajarias A, Robbs R, Markwell S, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes in Nonagenarians Stratified by Transfemoral and Transapical Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30362.
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GREASON KL, Lahr BD, Stulak JM, Cha YM, et al
Long-Term Mortality Effect of Early Pacemaker Implantation After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30197.
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SEMSROTH S, Matteucci Gothe R, Raith YR, de Brabandere K, et al
Comparison of Two Minimally Invasive Techniques and Median Sternotomy in Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30209.
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AALAEI-ANDABILI SH, Martin T, Hess P, Klodell C, et al
Florida Sleeve Procedure Is Durable and Improves Aortic Valve Function in Marfan Syndrome Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(17)30091.
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XUAN Y, Krishnan K, Ye J, Dvir D, et al
Stent and Leaflet Stresses in 29-mm Second-Generation Balloon-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(17)30169.
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BAVARIA JE, Prager RL, Naunheim KS, Allen MS, et al
Surgeon Involvement in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States: A 2016 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(17)30511.
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SASSA T, Okamoto K, Tazume H, Noguchi R, et al
Tricuspid Valve Repair With Artificial Chorda After Previous Ventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e335-e337.
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SARRAJ A, Calle Valda CM, Munoz DE, Reyes G, et al
New Presentation of Hemolysis After Papillary Muscles Approximation for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e321-e322.
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PANG PY, Garwood S, Hashim SW
Intraoperative Bioprosthetic Valve Dysfunction Causing Severe Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e317-e319.
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SARAF S, Khawaja MZ, Hilling-Smith R, Dooley M, et al
Use of the Lotus Transcatheter Valve to Treat Severe Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e305-e307.
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ZHANG ZW, Gu TX
Prosthesis Size Selection for Patients With Severe Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1361.
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SUZUKI K, Aoki M, Hagino I, Saito T, et al
Repair of Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Transposition in Left Isomerism.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e353-e355.
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ESTEVEZ-LOUREIRO R, Benito-Gonzalez T, Cuellas C, Perez de Prado A, et al
Late Left Coronary Artery Compromise After Corevalve Implantation: Insights From Instant Free Ratio Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e371.
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SUZUKI R
Completely Thrombosed Tricuspid Pouch Mimicking a Cardiac Tumor.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e369.
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March 2017

NISHIMURA S, Izumi C, Amano M, Miyake M, et al
Incidence and Predictors of Aggravation of Mitral Regurgitation After Atrial Septal Defect Closure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)31844.
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KIRKER EB, Hodson RW, Spinelli KJ, Korngold EC, et al
The Carotid Artery As a Preferred Alternative Access Route For Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31888.
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MAHMOOD F, Knio ZO, Yeh L, Amir R, et al
Regional Heterogeneity in the Mitral Valve Apparatus in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31837.
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JANSON JT, Coetzee A, Rossouw G, Loftus I, et al
Replacing the Anterior Mitral Valve Leaflet With Autologous Jugular Vein in a Sheep Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31794.
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AL-ATASSI T, Kimmaliardjuk DM, Dagenais C, Bourke M, et al
Should We Ablate Atrial Fibrillation During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(16)31822.
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ZHANG Y, Ma L
Repeated Prosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis in Fluke Infection Induced Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e259-e260.
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IQUILLE J, Nader J, Colpart E, Caus T, et al
Unusual Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e225-e226.
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KILIC A, Siki MA, Szeto WY, Bavaria JE, et al
Concomitant Endografting of a Type B Aortic Dissection During Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e223-e224.
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REUL RM, Reardon MJ
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:695-698.
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FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
Only Ring Types Cannot Control Late Recurrent Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1041.
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BRULS S, Courtois A, Delvenne P, Hustinx R, et al
IgG4-Related Disease Causing Rapid Evolution of a Severe Aortic Valvular Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e239-e240.
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VITANOVA K, Cleuziou J, Schreiber C, Gunther T, et al
Long-Term Outcome of Patients With Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Combined With the Tetralogy of Fallot: Staged Repair Is Not Inferior to Primary Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:876-880.
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CHEN LW, Wu XJ, Cao H, Dai XF, et al
Valved Conduit Attached to Left Ventricular Outflow Tract for Valve Detachment in Behcet's Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e301-e303.
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GROVER FL, Vemulapalli S, Carroll JD, Edwards FH, et al
2016 Annual Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1021-1035.
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February 2017

O'HAIR DP, Bajwa TK, Chetcuti SJ, Deeb GM, et al
One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)31795.
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CASTRIOTA F, Nerla R, Micari A, Cavazza C, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Valve Implantation Using Lotus Valve for Failed Surgical Bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31622.
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NAVIA JL, Elgharably H, Javadikasgari H, Ibrahim A, et al
Tricuspid Regurgitation Associated With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Characterization, Evolution After Mitral Surgery, and Value of Tricuspid Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31626.
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PHILLIPPI JA, Hill JC, Billaud M, Green BR, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Morphotype Correlates With Regional Antioxidant Gene Expression Profiles in the Proximal Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31529.
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SHAIKHREZAI K, Bartnik A, Khorsandi M, Hunter S, et al
Lead-Sparing Tricuspid Valve Repair Damaged by Pacemaker Lead.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e207-e208.
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BRUSCHI G, Colombo P, Botta L, Nava S, et al
Portico Sheathless Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation via Distal Axillary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e175-e177.
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NOGUCHI M, Tabata M, Ito J, Nakatsuka D, et al
Successfully Treated Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e171-e173.
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BARBERO C, Marchetto G, Ricci D, Rinaldi M, et al
Temporary Neurological Dysfunction After Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: Influence of Type of Perfusion and Aortic Clamping Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:691-692.
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FUKUNAGA N, Koyama T
Pay Attention to Mitral Valve Repair With Autologous Pericardial Leaflet Augmentation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:689.
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GULACK BC, Benrashid E, Jaquiss RD, Lodge AJ, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement With a Trifecta Valve Is Associated With Reduced Transvalvular Gradient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:655-662.
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HATA H, Shiono M, Iida M, Sezai A, et al
Autotransplantation for Threatened Cardiac Rupture After Left Ventricular Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e163-e165.
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LEVACK MM, Aftab M, Roselli EE, Johnston DR, et al
Outcomes of a Less-Invasive Approach for Proximal Aortic Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:533-540.
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DOBRILOVIC N, Raman J, Fingleton JG, Maslow A, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of External Repair as a Rescue Operation for Atrioventricular Groove Disruption.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:491-496.
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January 2017

CLEVELAND JD, Bowdish ME, Eberhardt CE, Mack WJ, et al
Evaluation of Hemodynamic Performance of Aortic Valve Bioprostheses in a Model of Oversizing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31467.
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TRUMELLO C, Denti P, Calabrese MC, Di Giannuario G, et al
Reverse Left Ventricular Remodeling Causing Severe Mitral Regurgitation After Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e85-e86.
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BATTALOGLU B, Colak C, Disli OM, Akca B, et al
The Surgical Repair of a Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome Associated Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e65-e67.
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POLOMSKY M, Koulogiannis KP, Kipperman RM, Cohen BM, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement With Sapien 3 Transcatheter Valve in Severe Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e57-e59.
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AGUDO-QUILEZ P, Pozo E, Benedicto A, Reyes G, et al
Atrioventricular Septum Pseudoaneurysm As Late Complication After Repeated Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e55-e56.
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SALIZZONI S, Marro M, Rovera C, Speziali G, et al
Off-Pump NeoChord Mitral Valve Repair to Simultaneously Treat Posterior Leaflet Prolapse and Systolic Anterior Motion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e29-e30.
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HYSI I, Rebet O, Gautier L, Fabre O, et al
A Standardized Loop Technique for Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e105-e106.
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REARDON MJ, Bapat VN, Popma JJ
Successful Evolut R Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:365-366.
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BACIEWICZ FA JR
Novel Tricuspid Valve Repair Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:364.
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ARNAIZ-GARCIA ME, Gonzalez-Santos JM, Barreiro-Perez M, Lopez-Rodriguez J, et al
A Mitral Heart Valve Prosthesis Hidden Under Perivalvular Pannus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e91.
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RONCHARD T, Salaun E, Theron A, Grisoli D, et al
Cross-Reactivity Between Heparin and Danaparoid Antibodies in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e9-e10.
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KITAHARA H, Nawata K, Kinoshita O, Itoda Y, et al
Implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device for Danon Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e39-e41.
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TERRIEN CM 3RD, Edwards NM
Aortoventricular Dissociation and Refractory Fungal Endocarditis Caused by a Rare Pathogen Lichtheimia: A Surgical and Medical Management Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e25-e27.
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KELLEY TM JR, Kashem M, Wang H, McCarthy J, et al
Anterior Leaflet Augmentation With CorMatrix Porcine Extracellular Matrix in Twenty-Five Patients: Unexpected Patch Failures and Histologic Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:114-120.
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TASCA G, Vismara R, Mangini A, Romagnoni C, et al
Comparison of the Performance of a Sutureless Bioprosthesis With Two Pericardial Stented Valves on Small Annuli: An In Vitro Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:139-144.
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December 2016

SOQUET J, Liava'a M, Eastaugh L, Konstantinov IE, et al
Achievements and Limitations of a Strategy of Rehabilitation of Native Pulmonary Vessels in Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 20. pii: S0003-4975(16)31346.
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LEHMANN S, Meyer A, Schroeter T, Uhlemann M, et al
Midterm Durability and Hemodynamic Performance of a Third-Generation Bovine Pericardial Prosthetic Aortic Valve: The Leipzig Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)31329.
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RANKIN JS, Badhwar V, He X, Jacobs JP, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Plus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Composite Score: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31287.
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JAVADIKASGARI H, Gillinov AM, Idrees JJ, Mihaljevic T, et al
Valve Repair Is Superior to Replacement in Most Patients With Coexisting Degenerative Mitral Valve and Coronary Artery Diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31144.
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LIN MT, Wang JK, Wu PY, Lu CW, et al
Successful Transcatheter Handmade-Valved Graft Stent for Branch Pulmonary Regurgitation: Novel Approach in a Special Event.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e541-e543.
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SQUIERS JJ, Hebeler KR, DiMaio JM, Ogbue P, et al
Impingement of Single-Tilting Disc Mitral Prosthesis During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e529-e531.
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BRUSCHI G, Colombo P, Nava S, Musca F, et al
Evolut R Implantation to Treat Severe Pure Aortic Regurgitation in a Patient With Mitral Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e521-e524.
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GRASSO C, Scandura S, Buccheri S, Barbanti M, et al
MitraClip Implantation for the Treatment of New-Onset Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e517-e519.
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BENEDETTO U, Jin XY, Hill E, Treasure T, et al
An Option for Concomitant Management of Moderate Marfan Root Aneurysm at the Time of Mitral Valve Repair: A Role for Personalized External Aortic Root Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e499-e501.
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SAID SM, Pislaru S, Kotkar KD, Rihal CS, et al
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Ring Implantation: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e495-e497.
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ZHU X, Li Q, Wu Z
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2134.
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ROUBERTIE F, Ramanan S, Lavrand F, Thambo JB, et al
Combined Nuss Procedure and Cardiac Procedure Through a Left Anterolateral Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e537-e539.
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LOPEZ-MARCO A, Syed A, Combellack T, Mehta D, et al
Iatrogenic Lesion of an Anomalous Circumflex Coronary Artery During Mitral Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e525-e527.
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MARZOUK M, Shanmugam G, Kalavrouziotis D, Mohammadi S, et al
Ascending Aortic Replacement and Sutureless Valve in a Failed Stentless Aortic Prosthesis: A Bailout Option.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e507-e509.
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WANG C, Hua K, Yin L, Wang Y, et al
A Meta-Analysis of Miniaturized Versus Conventional Extracorporeal Circulation in Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2099-2108.
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D'ONOFRIO A, Tarja E, Besola L, Luzi G, et al
Early and Midterm Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes of Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation: Results From a Multicenter Experience.
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MOOKHOEK A, Krishnan K, Chitsaz S, Kuang H, et al
Biomechanics of Failed Pulmonary Autografts Compared With Normal Pulmonary Roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1996-2002.
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November 2016

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF, Patel HJ
Valvular Regurgitation After Implantation Of Prostheses Secured With Cor-Knot Automated Fasteners.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(16)31752.
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LOPEZ-MENENDEZ J, Miguelena J, Morales C, Diaz CL, et al
Celsior Versus Microplegia: Analysis of Myocardial Protection in Elective Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 21. pii: S0003-4975(16)31301.
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MURASHITA T, Schaff HV, Suri RM, Daly RC, et al
Impact of Left Ventricular Systolic Function on Outcome of Correction of Chronic Severe Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Implications for Timing of Surgical Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31166.
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TANG PC, Badami A, Akhter SA, Osaki S, et al
Efficacy of Aortic Valve Resuspension in Establishing Valve Competence in Acute Type A Dissections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31176.
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HSU CY, Shih JC, Chen SJ, Wu ET, et al
Modified Norwood Procedure for Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of Great Arteries, and Hypoplastic Right Arch With Complete Vascular Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e481-e483.
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LAU C, Gaudino M, Mazza A, Munjal M, et al
Reoperative Aortic Valve Replacement in a Previous Biologic Composite Valve Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e477-e480.
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KLAPKOWSKI A, Siondalski P, Koprowski A, Rogowski J, et al
Posterior Leaflet Tumor as a Presentation of Mitral Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e459.
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HLAL M, Campelo-Parada F, Dagenais F, Rodes-Cabau J, et al
Unusual Solution for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Embolization: Deployment of an Endovascular Stent Through a Floating Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e457-e458.
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BUTTNER S, Weiler H, Zoller C, Koch B, et al
Aortic Valve Stenosis in a Dialysis Patient Waitlisted for Kidney Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e437-e438.
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GOTTE J, Hemmer W, Roser D, Liebrich M, et al
Redo Aortic Valve Implantation After Full Root Replacement Using A Sutureless Valve Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e421-e422.
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KRAMER R, Quinn R, Odera A, Groom R, et al
Closed Mitral Commissurotomy During Pregnancy in East Africa.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e419-e420.
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SALENGER R, Diao X, Dawood MY, Herr DL, et al
Percutaneous Rescue for Critical Mitral Stenosis Late After Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e417-e418.
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MEI J, Ma N, Jiang Z, Zhao D, et al
Concomitant Maze IV Ablation Procedure Performed Entirely by Bipolar Clamp Through Right Lateral Minithoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e473-e475.
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GUPTA A, Kalra R, Joshi RK, Aggarwal N, et al
Parachute Tricuspid Valve: A Case Treated by Open Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e443-e445.
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BAUMGARTEN H, Squiers JJ, Brinkman WT, DiMaio JM, et al
Implantation of Transcatheter Aortic Prosthesis in 3 Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e433-e435.
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KVITTING JP, Geiran OR
Karl Viktor Hall: From In Situ Vein Bypass to the Tilting Disc Heart Valve Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1756-1761.
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WILLIAMS ML, Bavaria JE, Acker MA, Desai ND, et al
Valve Selection in End-Stage Renal Disease: Should It Always Be Biological?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1531-1535.
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SETTEPANI F, Cappai A, Basciu A, Barbone A, et al
Impact of Cusp Repair on Reoperation Risk After the David Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1503-1511.
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KUMAR SR, Bansal N, Wells WJ, Starnes VA, et al
Outcomes of Reintervention on the Autograft After Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1517-1521.
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MAEDA T, Sakamoto T, Nagashima M, Hiramatsu T, et al
Long-Term Outcome of Arterial Switch Operation Conversion After Failed Senning/Mustard Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1573-1579.
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October 2016

THUDT M, Papadopoulos N, Monsefi N, Miskovic A, et al
Long-term Results Following Pericardial Patch Augmentation for Incompetent Bicuspid Aortic Valves: A Single Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31150.
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BRUSCHI G, Branny M, Schiltgen M, Ettori F, et al
One-Year Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Using the Direct Aortic Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31148.
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HENN MC, Percival T, Zajarias A, Melby SJ, et al
Learning Alternative Access Approaches for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Implications for New Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Centers.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31136.
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KOWALEWSKI M, Malvindi PG, Suwalski P, Raffa GM, et al
Clinical Safety and Effectiveness of Endoaortic as Compared to Transthoracic Clamp for Small Thoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31140.
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GROH MA, Diaz I, Johnson AM, Ely SW, et al
Is Surgical Intervention the Optimal Therapy for the Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis for Patients With Intermediate Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Score?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31069.
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LAWRANCE CP, Henn MC, Miller JR, Kopek MA, et al
The Electrophysiologic Effects of Acute Mitral Regurgitation in a Canine Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31068.
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CHAN V, Elmistekawy E, Ruel M, Hynes M, et al
How Does Mitral Valve Repair Fail in Patients With Prolapse?-Insights From Longitudinal Echocardiographic Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31156.
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PANTOJA JL, Morgan AE, Grossi EA, Jensen MO, et al
Undersized Mitral Annuloplasty Increases Strain in the Proximal Lateral Left Ventricular Wall.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)30917.
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CONDADO JF, Jensen HA, Maini A, Ko YA, et al
Should We Perform Carotid Doppler Screening Before Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(16)30792.
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BOUHOUT I, Mazine A, Rivard L, Ghoneim A, et al
Conduction Disorders After Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(16)30943.
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RIMOLDI SG, De Vecchi E, Pagani C, Zambelli A, et al
Use of Dithiothreitol to Dislodge Bacteria From the Biofilm on an Aortic Valve in the Operating Theatre: A Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Proteus mirabilis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e357-9.
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MARTENS T, Caes F, De Pauw M, Hens L, et al
Minimally Invasive Repair of Mitral Valve Prolapse and Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in a Heart Transplant.
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KOTKAR KD, Said SM, Michelena H, Wanta B, et al
Right Coronary Artery Septic Embolization Secondary to Aerococcus urinae Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis.
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BELLUSCHI I, Cioni M, Moriggia S, Alfieri O, et al
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Pericardiocentesis After Aortic Valve Repair and Ascending Aorta Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e291-3.
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HULMAN M, Bena M, Artemiou P, Gasparovic I, et al
Iterative Learning of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Mitral Valve Annulus Calcification: Management and Prevention of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Dislocation.
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GONZALEZ-SANTOS JM, Arnaiz-Garcia ME, Dalmau-Sorli MJ, Sastre-Rincon JA, et al
Complete Transversal Disc Fracture in a Bjork-Shiley Delrin Mitral Valve Prosthesis 43 Years After Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e283-5.
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Preoperative Three-Dimensional Valve Analysis to Predict Recurrent Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Mitral Annuloplasty.
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KATO N, Yamagishi M, Kanda K, Miyazaki T, et al
First Successful Clinical Application of the In Vivo Tissue-Engineered Autologous Vascular Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1387-90.
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VOTSCH A, Weihs W, Asslaber M, Dapunt O, et al
Perceval Sutureless Valve Dysfunction Caused by Valvular Thrombosis.
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VOLA M, Fuzellier JF, Gerbay A, Campisi S, et al
First in Human Totally Endoscopic Perceval Valve Implantation.
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DANESI TH, Minniti G, Cresce GD, Favaro A, et al
Redo After Failure of Aortic Homografts With a Rapid Deployment Valve.
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VALLABHAJOSYULA P, Szeto WY, Habertheuer A, Komlo C, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root Replacement.
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MCCARTHY FH, Bavaria JE, McDermott KM, Moeller P, et al
At the Root of the Repair Debate: Outcomes After Elective Aortic Root Replacements for Aortic Insufficiency With Aneurysm.
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CERILLO AG, Gasbarri T, Celi S, Murzi M, et al
Transapical Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation for Failed Mitral Bioprostheses: Gradient, Symptoms, and Functional Status in 18 High-Risk Patients Up to 5 Years.
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September 2016

CHAN V, Levac-Martinho O, Sohmer B, Elmistekawy E, et al
When Should the Mitral Valve Be Repaired or Replaced in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation?
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KEELING WB, Leshnower BG, Binongo J, Lasanajak Y, et al
Severity of Preoperative Aortic Regurgitation Does Not Impact Valve Durability of Aortic Valve Repair Following the David V Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30873.
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HAUNSCHILD J, Schellinger IN, von Salisch S, Bakhtiary F, et al
Granular Media Calcinosis in the Aortic Walls of Patients With Bicuspid and Tricuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30913.
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SCHNEIDER U, Hofmann C, Aicher D, Takahashi H, et al
Suture Annuloplasty Significantly Improves the Durability of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(16)30788.
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TANAKA A, Onsager D, Song T, Cozadd D, et al
Surgically Corrected Mitral Regurgitation During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Is Associated With Low Recurrence Rate and Improved Midterm Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 19. pii: S0003-4975(16)30841.
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IINO K, Miyata H, Motomura N, Watanabe G, et al
Prolonged Cross-Clamping During Aortic Valve Replacement Is an Independent Predictor of Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: Analysis of the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(16)30771.
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SCHNEIDER U, Schmied W, Aicher D, Giebels C, et al
Sinus Plication to Improve Valve Configuration in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair-Early Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)30779.
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LANGE R, Voss B, Kehl V, Mazzitelli D, et al
Right Minithoracotomy Versus Full Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Repair: A Propensity Matched Comparison.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)30766.
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D'ONOFRIO A, Besola L, Rizzoli G, Bizzotto E, et al
Impact of Changes in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction on Survival After Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation.
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CARROLL ND, Beers KM, Maldonado EM, Calhoon JH, et al
Novel Annular and Subvalvular Enlargement in Congenital Mitral Valve Replacement.
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KOMATSU I, Abe K, Hiraiwa N, Nakaoka M, et al
Use of the Rigid Table Mount System During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Direct Aortic Approach.
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GILLINOV M, Quinn R, Kerendi F, Gaudiani V, et al
Premeasured Chordal Loops for Mitral Valve Repair.
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PIETRAS CM, Spittell PC, Nuttall GA, Eleid MF, et al
Pulmonary Venous Obstruction From a Large Left Atrial Sarcoma: Resection Combined With Mitral Valve Bypass.
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XAVIER J, Haranal MY, Reddy SR, Suryaprakash S, et al
A Rare Case of Mitral Valve Prolapse in Endomyocardial Fibrosis.
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THOURANI VH, Forcillo J, Beohar N, Doshi D, et al
Impact of Preoperative Chronic Kidney Disease in 2,531 High-Risk and Inoperable Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the PARTNER Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)30870.
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LUC JG, Shanks M, Tyrrell BD, Welsh RC, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve: A Cautionary Tale.
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MAINWARING RD, Patrick WL, Carrillo SA, Ibrahimye AN, et al
Prevalence and Anatomy of Retroesophageal Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:877-82.
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August 2016

BADHWAR V, Rankin JS, He M, Jacobs JP, et al
Performing Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Repair at the Time of Mitral Valve Operations Is Not Associated With Increased Operative Mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)30681.
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LIU S, Shi Y, Liu R, Tong M, et al
Early Prognosis of Reduction Ascending Aortoplasty in Patients With Aortic Valve Disease: A Single Center's Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)30683.
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REPOSSINI A, Fischlein T, Santarpino G, Schafer C, et al
Pericardial Stentless Valve for Aortic Valve Replacement: Long-Term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30582.
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MOSS E, Halkos ME, Binongo JN, Murphy DA, et al
Prevention of Unilateral Pulmonary Edema Complicating Robotic Mitral Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30607.
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EJIOFOR JI, Yammine M, Harloff MT, McGurk S, et al
Reoperative Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement for Degenerated Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 12. pii: S0003-4975(16)30588.
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GIRDAUSKAS E, Rouman M, Disha K, Fey B, et al
Morphologic and Functional Markers of Aortopathy in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve Insufficiency Versus Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 12. pii: S0003-4975(16)30587.
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BEDZRA E, Don CW, Reisman M, Aldea GS, et al
Transapical Mitral Valve Replacement for Mixed Native Mitral Stenosis and Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e97-9.
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SAJI M, Ailawadi G, Fowler DE, LaPar DJ, et al
Progressive Mitral Stenosis After MitraClip Implantation in a Patient With Systemic Inflammatory Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e89-91.
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EUDAILEY K, Hamid N, Hahn RT, Kodali S, et al
Mitraclip Followed by Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Hybrid Techniques for Regurgitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e83-5.
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TOPCU AC, Ciloglu U, Bolukcu A, Dagsali S, et al
Management of Traumatic Aortic and Splenic Rupture in a Patient With Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e81-2.
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BAGUR R, Kiaii B, Teefy PJ, Diamantouros P, et al
First North American Experience With the Engager Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve: Insights From the London Health Sciences Centre Heart Team.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e167-71.
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ROUGHNEEN PT, Al-Dossari GA
The Anomalous Coronary Artery in Aortic Valve Replacement: A Case For Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e113-5.
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POUCH AM, Jackson BM, Lai E, Takebe M, et al
Modeling the Myxomatous Mitral Valve With Three-Dimensional Echocardiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)30589.
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KITAMURA H, Tamaki M, Okawa Y
Giant Root Abscess by Staphylococcus aureus Without Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e165.
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KRON IL, Ailawadi G
Low Risk TAVR: The Long View.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:357.
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ROUZE S, Flecher E, Revest M, Anselmi A, et al
Infective Endocarditis With Paravalvular Extension: 35-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:549-55.
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MA K, Li S, Hu S, Hua Z, et al
Neoaortic Valve Regurgitation After Arterial Switch: Ten Years Outcomes From A Single Center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:636-42.
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ALFIERIS GM, Swartz MF, Lehoux J, Bove EL, et al
Long-Term Survival and Freedom From Reoperation After Placement of a Pulmonary Xenograft Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:602-7.
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PERICART L, Fauchier L, Bourguignon T, Bernard L, et al
Long-Term Outcome and Valve Surgery for Infective Endocarditis in the Systematic Analysis of a Community Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:496-504.
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BAUMBACH H, Wachter K, Nagib R, Ahad S, et al
Complex Cusp Repair in Patients Undergoing the David Procedure: Is It Worth It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:483-8.
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KHAN H, Chaubey S, Nitiahpapand R, Desai J, et al
A Rare Case of Florid Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody-Associated Vasculitis Involving Both Atrioventricular Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e87-8.
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STEAR TJ, Shersher D, Kim GJ, Smego DR, et al
Valvular Cytomegalovirus Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e105-7.
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July 2016

REGEER MV, Versteegh MI, Klautz RJ, Schalij MJ, et al
Effect of Aortic Valve Replacement on Aortic Root Dilatation Rate in Patients With Bicuspid and Tricuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30524.
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HOLUBEC T, Higashigaito K, Belobradek Z, Dergel M, et al
An Expansible Aortic Ring in Aortic Root Remodeling: Exact Position, Pulsatility, Effectiveness, and Stability in Three-Dimensional CT Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30605.
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CHO IJ, Chang HJ, Heo R, Kim IC, et al
Association of Thoracic Aorta Calcium Score With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis After Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30532.
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BARBERO C, Marchetto G, Ricci D, El Qarra S, et al
Right Minithoracotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: Impact of Tailored Strategies on Early Outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 16. pii: S0003-4975(16)30507.
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TORRE S, Scarpelli M, Salviati A, Buffone E, et al
Aortic and Mitral Valve Involvement in Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome VI: Surgical Implications in the Enzyme Replacement Therapy Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e23-5.
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MYERS PO, Sologashvili T, Beghetti M, Tissot C, et al
Norwood Stage 1 With Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction and Mitral Valve Repair for Neonatal Idiopathic Left Ventricular Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e15-7.
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LENOIR B, Sbrocchi A, DeNino WF, Ikonomidis JS, et al
Mechanical Aortic Valve Without Anticoagulation or Mechanical Failure for 24 Years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e13-4.
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SANTARPINO G, Kalisnik JM, Fischlein T, Pfeiffer S, et al
Nineteen-Millimeter Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves: To Implant or Not to Implant?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:351.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Donmez K, et al
About Analysis of Annuloplasty Ring Flexibility.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:350-1.
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BAIKOUSSIS NG, Argiriou M, Dedeilias P
Preventive Landmarks Placement in Aortic Annulus During Aortic Valve Replacement in the Era of Valve-In-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:349-50.
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DE CANNIERE D, Vandenbossche JL, Nouar E, Faict S, et al
Clinical Implications of Preserving Subvalvular Apparatus During Mitral Valve Replacement for Acute Ischemic Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:305-8.
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PHILIP R, Kumar TK, Waller BR, McCoy M, et al
Near Catastrophic Accelerated Structural Degeneration of the Perimount Magna Pericardial Bioprosthesis in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:308-11.
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BAUMBACH H, Rustenbach CJ, Ahad S, Nagib R, et al
Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Bypass in Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Operations: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:93-100.
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WOLLERSHEIM LW, Li WW, Bouma BJ, Kaya A, et al
Midterm Follow-Up of the Stentless Freedom Solo Bioprosthesis in 350 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:86-92.
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WANG J, Sun X, Xiao M, Zhang M, et al
Regional Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling After Myectomy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:124-31.
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RAZA S, Sabik JF 3rd, Rajeswaran J, Idrees JJ, et al
Enhancing the Value of Population-Based Risk Scores for Institutional-Level Use.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:70-7.
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June 2016

PATEL HJ, Likosky DS, Pruitt AL, Murphy ET, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Moderately Elevated Risk Patient: A Population-Based Analysis of Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)30368.
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MIHOS CG, Pineda AM, Capoulade R, Santana O, et al
A Systematic Review of Mitral Valve Repair With Autologous Pericardial Leaflet Augmentation for Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30318.
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KOTLARCZYK MP, Billaud M, Green BR, Hill JC, et al
Regional Disruptions in Endothelial Nitric Oxide Pathway Associated With Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(16)30306.
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MING WANG TK
Risk Scores and Long-Term Mortality Prediction After Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2428.
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NEZIC D
Reliability of EuroSCORE II to Predict Long-Term Mortality After Isolated Aortic Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2427.
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ISCAN S, Yurekli I, Cakir H, Eygi B, et al
Factors Affecting Mortality in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2425.
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JIANG Z, Ma N, Liu H, Tang M, et al
A Modified Epicardial Radiofrequency Ablation for Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Combined With Isolated Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2401-3.
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RADERMECKER MA, Lancellotti P, Legrand V, Pierard L, et al
Delayed Asymptomatic Thrombosis and Erosion of the Coronary Sinus After Transvenous Mitral Annuloplasty With the Viacor Device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2391.
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MOTOMATSU Y, Oishi Y, Matsunaga S, Onitsuka H, et al
Primary Cardiac T-Cell Lymphoma Localized in the Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2363-5.
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FENG W, Coady M
Epicardial Tachosil Patch Repair of Ventricular Rupture in a 90-Year-Old After Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2361-3.
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OLIVEIRA MA, Santos CA, Brandi AC, Botelho PH, et al
Special Measures to Do De Vega Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2431-2.
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PATIL NP, Falconieri F, Bahrami T
Mitral Repair for Decompensated Postinfarction Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2393.
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BARRETTA A, Greco E, Mancone M, Sardella G, et al
Emergency Cardiac Surgery for Irreversible MitraClip Delivery System Entrapment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2392.
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KAHLBAU H, Gomes I, Pinto F, Fragata JI, et al
Uncommon Multicystic Lesion of the Interventricular Septum in a 7-Year-Old Boy: Unusual Presentation of an Intracardiac Teratoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2375-7.
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MACHOVEC KA, Jaquiss RD, Kaemmer DD, Ames WA, et al
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategy for a Cyanotic Child With Hemoglobin SC Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2373-5.
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BHOJE A, Talwar S, Saxena R, Gharde P, et al
Surgical Challenges of Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2367-70.
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SAID SM, Mainwaring RD, Ma M, Tacy TA, et al
Pulmonary Valve Repair for Patients With Acquired Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2294-301.
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KARASKOV A, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Sharifulin R, Zheleznev S, et al
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Replacement With Xenografts in Ross Patients Older Than 60 Years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2252-9.
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SUGIURA J, Nakano T, Kado H
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Aortic Arch Anomalies With Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2302-8.
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SHAH A
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2174-5.
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FARRINGTON DK, Kilgo PD, Thourani VH, Jacob JT, et al
High Risk of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis and Death After Valve Replacement Operations in Dialysis Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2217-23.
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MANDEGAR MH, Moradi B, Roshanali F
Replacement of a Dislocated Aortic Prosthesis After Transcatheter Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e189-91.
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May 2016

MAGHAMI S, Ghoreishi M, Foster N, Dawood MY, et al
Undersized Rigid Nonplanar Annuloplasty: The Key to Effective and Durable Repair of Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)00269.
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LICHOLAI S, Blaz M, Kapelak B, Sanak M, et al
Unbiased Profile of MicroRNA Expression in Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Tissue Appoints Molecular Pathways Contributing to the Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)30176.
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JENSEN HA, Thourani VH, Forcillo J, Condado JF, et al
Does a Higher Society of Thoracic Surgeons Score Predict Outcomes in Transfemoral and Alternative Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)00196.
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DENG XS, Meng X, Song R, Fullerton D, et al
Rapamycin Decreases the Osteogenic Response in Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells Through the Stat3 Pathway.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)30135.
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PATEL HJ, Herbert MA, Paone G, Heiser JC, et al
The Midterm Impact of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Michigan.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(16)30079.
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PAPADOPOULOS N, Wenzel R, Thudt M, Doss M, et al
A Decade of Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(16)30077.
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TABATA M, Nakatsuka D, Nishida H, Takanashi S, et al
A Simple Nonresectional Technique for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation With a Very Large Posterior Leaflet: Chordal Foldoplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e179-81.
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DAGNEGARD HH, Ropcke DM, Lund JT
Endocarditis in a Quadricuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e167.
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HEBELER KR, Squiers JJ, Arsalan M, Baumgarten H, et al
Aortic Regurgitation Caused by an Aberrant Mitral Chord Tethering the Anterior Mitral Leaflet to an Aortic Valve Cusp.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e163.
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WORKU B, Robinson S, Gulkarov I, Acinapura A, et al
Mitral Valve Operation in Dextrocardia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e161.
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SERIO D, Doss M, Kim WK, Mollmann H, et al
Limited Expansion of the New Self-Expandable Transcathether Aortic Valve Prosthesis (CoreValve Evolut R).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e137-8.
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KITAHARA H, Aeba R, Takaki H, Shimizu H, et al
Palliative Mitral Valve Repair During Infancy for Neonatal Marfan Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1987-8.
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ZANOTTI G, Gupta R, Reece TB, Campbell DN, et al
Aortic Valve Sparing Root Replacement With Unroofing and Reconstruction of an Anomalous Right Coronary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1980-2.
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ENGELHARDT S, Wolf I, Al-Maisary S, Schmidt H, et al
Intraoperative Quantitative Mitral Valve Analysis Using Optical Tracking Technology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1950-6.
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YARBORO LT, Kron IL
How I Teach Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1641-3.
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OKADA N, Murayama H, Hasegawa H
Optimal Surgical Management Using a Classic Blalock-Taussig Shunt for an Infected Pseudoaneurysm After a Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1992-5.
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KADOWAKI T, Yamaguchi H, Takagaki M, Nakamura H, et al
Successful Repair of Regurgitant Pentacuspid Pulmonary Valve Combined With Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1990-2.
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April 2016

SONG HK, Gelow JM, Mudd J, Chien C, et al
Limited Utility of Tricuspid Valve Repair at the Time of Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 30. pii: S0003-4975(16)30149.
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PIERCE EL, Siefert AW, Paul DM, Wells SK, et al
How Local Annular Force and Collagen Density Govern Mitral Annuloplasty Ring Dehiscence Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 28. pii: S0003-4975(16)00126.
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D'ERRIGO P, Moretti C, D'Ascenzo F, Rosato S, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3b to 5.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 26. pii: S0003-4975(16)00187.
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MURASHITA T, Greason KL, Pochettino A, Sandhu GS, et al
Clinical Outcomes After Transapical and Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Insertion: An Evolving Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)00100.
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NELLIS JR, Turek JW, Aldoss OT, Atkins DL, et al
Intervention for Supravalvar Pulmonary Stenosis After the Arterial Switch Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(16)00081.
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FUCHIGAMI T, Nagashima M, Hiramatsu T, Matsumura G, et al
Long-Term Follow-Up of the Conal Flap Method for Tricuspid Malinsertion in Transposition of the Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 12. pii: S0003-4975(16)00068.
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GUGLIELMETTI LC, Sorabella R, Chiuzan C, Najjar M, et al
Bridging Anticoagulation After Mechanical Aortic Heart Valve Replacement: A Questionable Routine.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(16)00041.
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HAN BK, Moga FX, Overman D, Carter C, et al
Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Multiphase Computed Tomography for Assessment of Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e115-6.
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RAMAN J, Sugeng L, Lai DT, Jeevanandam V, et al
Complex Tricuspid Valve Repair in Patients With Pacer Defibrillator-Related Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1599-601.
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KIRMANI BH, Moideen I, Fernandez-Jimenez P, Bewsher M, et al
Systolic Anterior Motion Obstructing the Pulmonary Outflow Tract After Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1580-1.
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D'SOUZA TF, Samuel BP, Hillman ND, Vettukattil JJ, et al
Biventricular Repair of Pulmonary Atresia After Fontan Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1574-6.
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BROWN JW, Patel PM, Ivy Lin JH, Habib AS, et al
Ross Versus Non-Ross Aortic Valve Replacement in Children: A 22-Year Single Institution Comparison of Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)00182.
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MAINWARING RD, Carrillo SA
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1635.
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TREZZI M, Carotti A
The Role of Intrapericardial Pulmonary Arteries in Patients With PA/VSD/MAPCAs.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1634-5.
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SANTARPINO G, von Wardenburg C, Hinzmann M
Perioperative Management of Patients with Moyamoya Syndrome: Do All Roads Lead to Rome?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1632.
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OKAMOTO K, Arai S, Hirabayashi N, Morita M, et al
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1632-3.
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VISTARINI N, Gebhard C, Desjardins G, El-Hamamsy I, et al
Successful Repair of a Bicuspid Pulmonary Autograft Valve Causing Early Insufficiency After a Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e99-101.
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MATSUKUMA S, Eishi K, Tanigawa K, Miura T, et al
Swinging Calcified Amorphous Tumors With Related Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e103-5.
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LIN Y, Dearani JA, Hagler DJ, Suri RM, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement With Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis Under Direct Vision: A Novel Therapeutic Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1576-7.
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BORGER MA
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1442.
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THERON A, Gariboldi V, Grisoli D, Jaussaud N, et al
Rapid Deployment of Aortic Bioprosthesis in Elderly Patients With Small Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1434-41.
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March 2016

KANEKO T, Ejiofor JI, Neely RC, McGurk S, et al
Aortic Regurgitation With Markedly Reduced Left Ventricular Function Is Not a Contraindication for Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(15)02110.
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DOWNS EA, Johnston LE, LaPar DJ, Ghanta RK, et al
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery Provides Excellent Outcomes Without Increased Cost: A Multi-Institutional Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(16)00097.
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SHALABI A, Spiegelstein D, Leonid S, Feinberg MS, et al
Sutureless Versus Stented Valve in Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Small Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)00004.
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ASIJA R, Koth AM, Velasquez N, Chan FP, et al
Postoperative Outcomes of Children With Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals Undergoing Reconstruction of Occluded Pulmonary Artery Branches.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Mar 3. pii: S0003-4975(15)02047.
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JAIN R, Algahim MF, Bajwa TK, Khandheria BK, et al
Native Mitral Stenosis Treated With Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e75-7.
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YOKOYAMA S, Kaneda K, Nagasaka S, Taki T, et al
Tricuspid Atresia IIc With a Vascular Ring: Novel Approach for Fontan Completion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1188-90.
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MICK SL, Roselli EE, Kapadia S, Tuzcu EM, et al
Postoperative Migration of an Edwards-SAPIEN XT Mitral Valve-in-Valve Treated With Direct Vision Implantation During Beating-Heart Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1182-5.
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LAKEW F, Urbanski PP
Aortic Valve Leaflet Perforation After Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1180-2.
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MURASHITA T, Suri RM, Daly RC
Sapien XT Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Under Direct Vision in the Setting of Significant Mitral Annular Calcification.
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ELAPAVALURU S, Alhassan S, Khan F, Khalil R, et al
Severe Acute Traumatic Mitral Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock Secondary to Embolized Polymethylmethracrylate Cement Foreign Body After a Percutaneous Vertebroplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1169-71.
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DAGNEGARD HH, Ugander M, Liska J, Kallner GG, et al
Ventricular Septal Perforation Caused by the Strut of a Mitral Valve Bioprosthesis.
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RUSSO M, Gislao V, Bassano C, Nardi P, et al
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SHEIKH AY, Ahmadi-Kashani M, Mohindra V, Friedenberg A, et al
A Rare Case of Plastic Bronchitis in an Adult Patient After Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
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TAKAHASHI Y, Shibata T, Sasaki Y, Kato Y, et al
A Cranial-Sided Approach for Repeated Mitral Periprosthetic Leak After Right Pneumonectomy.
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February 2016

SWINKELS BM, de Mol BA, Kelder JC, Vermeulen FE, et al
Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Aortic Valve Replacement: Effect on Long-Term Survival.
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MIZUNO M, Hoashi T, Sakaguchi H, Kagisaki K, et al
Application of Cone Reconstruction for Neonatal Ebstein Anomaly or Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia.
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AHN HC, Baranowski J, Dahlin LG, Nielsen NE, et al
Transvenous Implantation of a Stent Valve in Patients With Degenerated Mitral Prostheses and Native Mitral Stenosis.
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NAIMO PS, Fricke TA, d'Udekem Y, Cochrane AD, et al
Surgical Intervention for Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery in Children: A Long-Term Follow-Up.
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YOU JH, Jeong DS, Sung K, Kim WS, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With Carpentier-Edwards: Hemodynamic Outcomes for the 19-mm Valve.
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GE L, Wu Y, Soleimani M, Khazalpour M, et al
Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Posterolateral Myocardial Infarction in Sheep Alters Left Ventricular Shear but Not Normal Strain in the Infarct and Infarct Borderzone.
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SLADEK EH, Accola KD
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iscan S, et al
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CAKIR H, Kestelli M, Yurekli I, Eygi B, et al
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SCHNEIDER U, Aicher D, Miura Y, Schafers HJ, et al
Suture Annuloplasty in Aortic Valve Repair.
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KHULLAR V, Greason KL, Sandhu GS, Pislaru SV, et al
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USHIJIMA T, Tanoue Y, Ide T, Okano S, et al
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KADAN M, Kobuk M, Karabacak K, Selcuk I, et al
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KEELING WB, Binongo J, Sarin EL, Leshnower BG, et al
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WEIMAR T, Gaynor SL, Seubert DY, Damiano RJ Jr, et al
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SUGIURA J, Bierbach B, Hraska V
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BRUSCHI G, Barosi A, Colombo P, Montorsi E, et al
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January 2016

TAKAGI H, Umemoto T
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HWANG HY, Kim YH, Kim KH, Kim KB, et al
Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch After Mitral Valve Replacement: A Propensity Score Analysis.
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WANG Y, Wu B, Li J, Dong L, et al
Impact of Aortic Insufficiency on Ascending Aortic Dilatation and Adverse Aortic Events After Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With a Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
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STOLINSKI J, Plicner D, Grudzien G, Kruszec P, et al
Computed Tomography Helps to Plan Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Operations.
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FUZELLIER JF, Campisi S, Gerbay A, Haber B, et al
Two Hundred Consecutive Implantations of the Sutureless 3f Enable Aortic Valve: What We Have Learned.
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MIZUNO A, Niwa K
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SANTARPINO G, Pollari F, Caprile M, Fischlein T, et al
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ERLEBACH M, Lange R, Mazzitelli D
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LOBERMAN D, Rajab TK, Yammine M, Welt FG, et al
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VOLA M, Fuzellier JF, Campisi S, Favre JP, et al
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FEDERICI D, Ranghetti A, Merlo M, Terzi A, et al
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REEVES JG, Montesa C, Fonseca B, Mitchell MB, et al
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THALMANN M, Grubitzsch H, Matschke K, Glauber M, et al
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Functional and Biomechanical Performance of Stentless Extracellular Matrix Tricuspid Tube Graft: An Acute Experimental Porcine Evaluation.
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Hydrodynamic Performance of the Medtronic CoreValve and the Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve in Surgical Bioprostheses: An In Vitro Valve-in-Valve Model.
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December 2015

KARI FA, Doll KN, Hemmer W, Liebrich M, et al
Residual and Progressive Aortic Regurgitation After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement: A Propensity-Matched Multi-Institutional Analysis in 764 Patients.
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WU JJ, Seco M, Edelman JB, Eslick GD, et al
Mechanical Versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 40 to 70 Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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BOUMA W, Lai EK, Levack MM, Shang EK, et al
Preoperative Three-Dimensional Valve Analysis Predicts Recurrent Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Mitral Annuloplasty.
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ANSELMI A, Ruggieri VG, Harmouche M, Flecher E, et al
Appraisal of Long-Term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Replacement in the Current Perspective.
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ONO M, Vogt M, Cleuziou J, Kasnar-Samprec J, et al
Improved Exercise Performance in Patients With Tricuspid Atresia After the Fontan-Bjork Modification With Pulsatile Systolic Pulmonary Flow.
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BOKMA JP, Winter MM, Mulder BJ, Bouma BJ, et al
Tricuspid Regurgitation Secondary to Severe Pulmonary Regurgitation: When to Operate on Which Valves?
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CAO C, Virk S, Wolfenden H, Yan T, et al
Is a Robotic Operation Safe for Mitral Valve Repair?
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TREASURE T, Pepper J
The Potential of Personalized External Aortic Root Support (PEARS) to Restore and Maintain Aortic Valve Competence.
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MACK MJ
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MOON MR
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November 2015

IDREES JJ, Schiltz NK, Johnston DR, Mick S, et al
Trends, Predictors, and Outcomes of Stroke After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 20. pii: S0003-4975(15)01385.
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SIEHR SL, Maeda K, Connolly AA, Tacy TA, et al
Mitral Stenosis and Aortic Atresia-A Risk Factor for Mortality After the Modified Norwood Operation in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 18. pii: S0003-4975(15)01564.
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HOLZHEY D, Mohr FW, Walther T, Mollmann H, et al
Current Results of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights From the German Aortic Valve Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(15)01350.
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UCHIMURO T, Fukui T, Shimizu A, Takanashi S, et al
Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Severe Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(15)01432.
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BAGUR R, Kiaii B, Teefy PJ, Diamantouros P, et al
Transcatheter ACURATE-TA Aortic Valve Implantation in a Patient With a Previous Mechanical Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e115-7.
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THIAGARAJASUBRAMANIAN AK, Zalawadiya SK, Afonso LC
An Incidentally Discovered Pedunculated Degenerative Cyst on the Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e107-9.
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FITZMAURICE GJ, Ryan RJ, Young VK
Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Considered Opinion.
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MAZZITELLI D, Nobauer C, Rankin JS, Vogt M, et al
Complete Aortic Valve Cusp Replacement in the Pediatric Population Using Tissue-Engineered Bovine Pericardium.
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NISHIDA H, Fukui T, Kin H, Takanashi S, et al
Asymptomatic Regional Thinning of Left Ventricle After Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1896-8.
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PORRAS D, Gurvitz M, Marshall AC, Emani SM, et al
Hybrid Approach for Off-Pump Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With a Dilated Right Ventricular Outflow Tract.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e99-101.
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LEE SK, Heo W, Min HK, Kang do K, et al
A New Surgical Repair Technique for Ischemic Total Papillary Muscle Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1891-3.
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YAMAUCHI S, Kawata H, Iwai S, Kayatani F, et al
Risk Factors for Semilunar Valve Insufficiency After the Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedure.
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COLLINS JD, Semaan E, Barker A, McCarthy PM, et al
Comparison of Hemodynamics After Aortic Root Replacement Using Valve-Sparing or Bioprosthetic Valved Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1556-62.
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October 2015

KARA I, Koksal C, Erkin A, Sacli H, et al
Outcomes of Mild to Moderate Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Operations: A Meta-Analysis of 2,488 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(15)01221.
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D'ONOFRIO A, Facchin M, Besola L, Manzan E, et al
Intermediate Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 23. pii: S0003-4975(15)01393.
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MOSCARELLI M, Fattouch K, Casula R, Speziale G, et al
What Is the Role of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery in High-Risk Patients? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 23. pii: S0003-4975(15)01411.
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GEIDEL S, Wohlmuth P, Schmoeckel M
Survival Prediction in Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Mitral Valve Operation After Previous Failed MitraClip Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(15)01495.
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BARILI F, Pacini D, D'Ovidio M, Ventura M, et al
Reliability of Modern Scores to Predict Long-Term Mortality After Isolated Aortic Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 21. pii: S0003-4975(15)01348.
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KHALPEY Z, Myers PO, McGurk S, Schmitto JD, et al
Nineteen-Millimeter Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves Are Safe and Effective for Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis.
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ZHU Y, Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, Wojnarski CM, et al
Outcomes After Operations for Unicuspid Aortic Valve With or Without Ascending Repair in Adults.
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KORNBERGER A, Beiras-Fernandez A, Fichtlscherer S, Assmus B, et al
Percutaneous SAPIEN S3 Transcatheter Valve Implantation for Post-Left Ventricular Assist Device Aortic Regurgitation.
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BERFIELD KK, Sweet MP, McCabe JM, Reisman M, et al
Endovascular Repair for Type A Aortic Dissection After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With a Medtronic CoreValve.
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POELS TT, Veenstra L, van Ommen V, Kietselaer BL, et al
Severely Thrombosed Transcatheter Aortic Valve 9 Months After Implantation.
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BESIK J, Pirk J, Netuka I, Szarszoi O, et al
Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement Due to Extensive Inflammatory Immunoglobulin G4-Related Pseudotumor.
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PETTINARI M, Gutermann H, Van Kerrebroeck C, Dion R, et al
Anomalous Origin of the Circumflex Artery: An Underestimated Threat During Mitral Valve Operation.
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ENGLUM BR, Ganapathi AM, Hughes GC
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VASSILIADES TA, Kon N, Dion RA
Regarding Freestyle Pseudoaneurysms.
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HICKS GL
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FUGLSANG S, Heiberg J, Hjortdal VE
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YAMAZAKI S, Yamagishi M, Nishida K, Tamura S, et al
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GENTLES TL, Finucane AK, Remenyi B, Kerr AR, et al
Ventricular Function Before and After Surgery for Isolated and Combined Regurgitation in the Young.
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September 2015

CONTE JV, Gleason TG, Resar JR, Adams DH, et al
Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
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MCNEELY C, Markwell S, Filson K, Hazelrigg S, et al
Effect of Hospital Volume on Prosthesis Use and Mortality in Aortic Valve Operations in the Elderly.
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ARAQUE JC, Greason KL, Suri RM, Holmes DR, et al
The Role of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis and Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk of 15% or Higher.
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LAWRIE GM, Zoghbi W, Little S, Shah D, et al
One Hundred Percent Reparability of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation: Intermediate-Term Results of a Dynamic Engineered Approach.
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AILAWADI G, LaPar DJ, Speir AM, Ghanta RK, et al
Contemporary Costs Associated With Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Propensity-Matched Cost Analysis.
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ENGLUM BR, Ganapathi AM, Schechter MA, Harrison JK, et al
Changes in Risk Profile and Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement From the Pre- to Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Eras.
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BROWN JW, Boyd JH, Patel PM, Baker ML, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Aortic Valve Bypass: A Comparison of Outcomes and Economics.
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TABATA M, Hiraiwa N, Kawano Y, Nakatsuka D, et al
A Simple, Effective, and Inexpensive Technique for Exposure of Papillary Muscles in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair: Wakka Technique.
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LIN TW, Wang JN, Kan CD
Cerebral Hyperperfusion Syndrome After Surgical Repair of Congenital Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
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Combined Treatment of an Aortoesophageal Fistula After Aortoplasty for Aortic Stenosis.
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CHO T, Tokunaga S, Yasuda S, Izubuchi R, et al
Exophytic Atheroma Mimicking Papillary Fibroelastoma Adjacent to the Aortic Valve.
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SHAIKHREZAI K, McLeod K, Knight B, Danton MH, et al
Two-Strip Technique to Repair Common Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in Single-Ventricle Palliation.
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HIBINO N, Cismowski MJ, Lilly B, McConnell PI, et al
Potential Molecular Mechanism of Retrograde Aortic Arch Stenosis in the Hybrid Approach to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
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August 2015

HENG E, Stone JR, Kim JB, Lee H, et al
Comparative Histology of Aortic Dilatation Associated With Bileaflet Versus Trileaflet Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(15)00944.
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SURI RM, Gulack BC, Brennan JM, Thourani VH, et al
Outcomes of Patients With Severe Chronic Lung Disease Who Are Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(15)00913.
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DE BONIS M, Lapenna E, Pozzoli A, Nisi T, et al
Mitral Valve Repair Without Repair of Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(15)00955.
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WOLLERSHEIM LW, Li WW, Bouma BJ, Repossini A, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Stentless Freedom SOLO Bioprosthesis: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(15)01083.
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MURPHY DA, Moss E, Binongo J, Miller JS, et al
The Expanding Role of Endoscopic Robotics in Mitral Valve Surgery: 1,257 Consecutive Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(15)00906.
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GILMORE RC, Thourani VH, Jensen HA, Condado J, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Results in Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 13. pii: S0003-4975(15)01006.
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TAKAGI H, Umemoto T
Coexisting Mitral Regurgitation Impairs Survival After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 13. pii: S0003-4975(15)00933.
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DA ROCHA E SILVA JG, Spampinato R, Misfeld M, Seeburger J, et al
Barlow's Mitral Valve Disease: A Comparison of Neochordal (Loop) and Edge-To-Edge (Alfieri) Minimally Invasive Repair Techniques.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 12. pii: S0003-4975(15)00936.
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MENG H, Pan SW, Hu SS, Pang KJ, et al
Surgical Treatment of Secondary Tricuspid Regurgitation: Insight Derived From Annulus Sizes and Tethering Distances.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 12. pii: S0003-4975(15)00938.
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KOBRIN DM, McCarthy FH, Herrmann HC, Anwaruddin S, et al
Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Dialysis Patients: A Propensity-Matched Comparison.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(15)00876.
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THOURANI VH, Jensen HA, Babaliaros V, Kodali SK, et al
Outcomes in Nonagenarians Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the PARTNER-I Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 1. pii: S0003-4975(15)00846.
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IZZAT MB
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e41-3.
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CAKIR H, Kestelli M, Yurekli I, Donmez K, et al
About Chimney Technique for Mitral Valve Replacement.
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DOLAPOGLU A, Beketaev I
Is Endurance of Homografts Affected by End-Stage Renal Disease in Patients With Aortic Valve Endocarditis?
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PENG E, Campbell DN, Jaggers J, Mitchell MB, et al
Three-Sinus Repair of Elastin Arteriopathy Associated Supravalvar Pulmonary Stenosis With Bilateral Branch Pulmonary Artery Involvement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:741-3.
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DARWAZAH AK, Madi H
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ALLEN KB, Johnson LM, Borkon AM, Aggarwal S, et al
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MUNERETTO C, Ettori F, Mazzitelli D, Curello S, et al
First-in-Man, Mitral Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Implantation Through an Innovative Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach.
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WENDT D, Kleinbongard P, Knipp S, Al-Rashid F, et al
Intraaortic Protection From Embolization in Patients Undergoing Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:686-91.
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GONZALEZ ROCAFORT A, Aroca A, Polo L, Rey J, et al
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JACOBSEN RM, Earing MG, Hill GD, Barnes M, et al
The Externally Supported Ross Operation: Early Outcomes and Intermediate Follow-Up.
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GUPTA B, Dodge-Khatami A, Fraser CD Jr, Calhoon JH, et al
Systemic Semilunar Valve Replacement in Pediatric Patients Using a Porcine, Full-Root Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:599-605.
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AL-KHALDI A, Tamimi O
Surgical Reconstruction of Peripheral Pulmonary Arteries: Strategies, Outcomes, and New Classification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:623-30.
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July 2015

VASSILEVA CM, Aranki S, Brennan JM, Kaneko T, et al
Evaluation of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Online Risk Calculator for Assessment of Risk in Patients Presenting for Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: An Analysis Using the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
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ALSOUFI B, Schlosser B, Mori M, McCracken C, et al
Influence of Morphology and Initial Surgical Strategy on Survival of Infants With Tricuspid Atresia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 30. pii: S0003-4975(15)00874.
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THOURANI VH, Jensen HA, Babaliaros V, Suri R, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 29. pii: S0003-4975(15)00831.
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DEJA MA, Zak A, Malinowski M, Pysz P, et al
Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty Does Not Limit Exercise Capacity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 27. pii: S0003-4975(15)00632.
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HENN MC, Lawrance CP, Sinn LA, Miller JR, et al
Effectiveness of Surgical Ablation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Aortic Valve Disease.
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WOJNARSKI CM, Svensson LG, Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, et al
Aortic Dissection in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve-Associated Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(15)00803.
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KANEKO T, Vassileva CM, Englum B, Kim S, et al
Contemporary Outcomes of Repeat Aortic Valve Replacement: A Benchmark for Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 21. pii: S0003-4975(15)00688.
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SHUHAIBER J, Isaacs AJ, Sedrakyan A
The Effect of Center Volume on In-Hospital Mortality After Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgical Procedures: A Population-Based Study.
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KAYATTA MO, Thourani VH, Jensen HA, Condado JC, et al
Outcomes for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 15. pii: S0003-4975(15)00645.
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BOUMA W, Aoki C, Vergnat M, Pouch AM, et al
Saddle-Shaped Annuloplasty Improves Leaflet Coaptation in Repair for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
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BOURGUIGNON T, El Khoury R, Candolfi P, Loardi C, et al
Very Long-Term Outcomes of the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Aortic Valve in Patients Aged 60 or Younger.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 14. pii: S0003-4975(15)00602.
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HWANG HY, Choi JW, Kim HK, Kim KH, et al
Paravalvular Leak After Mitral Valve Replacement: 20-Year Follow-Up.
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CASSELMAN F, Aramendi J, Bentala M, Candolfi P, et al
Endoaortic Clamping Does Not Increase the Risk of Stroke in Minimal Access Mitral Valve Surgery: A Multicenter Experience.
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RYLSKI B, Siepe M, Beyersdorf F, Kari FA, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Resuspension in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Patients.
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NIELSEN NE, Baranowski J, Ahn HC
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SANTARPINO G, Pollari F, Fischlein T
Aortic Valve Stenosis in Redo Operations in Octogenarians: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or Surgical Intervention? That Is the Question.
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LEONE A, Bruno P, Cammertoni F, Massetti M, et al
A Simple Device for Morphofunctional Evaluation During Aortic Valve-Sparing Surgery.
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KEENAN JE, Vavalle JP, Ganapathi AM, Wang H, et al
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YOSHIOKA D, Toda K, Okazaki S, Sakaguchi T, et al
Anemia Is a Risk Factor of New Intraoperative Hemorrhagic Stroke During Valve Surgery for Endocarditis.
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June 2015

TANG P, Onaitis M, Gaca JG, Milano CA, et al
Right Minithoracotomy Versus Median Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Matched Study.
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ALSOUFI B, Mori M, McCracken C, Williams E, et al
Results of Primary Repair Versus Shunt Palliation in Ductal Dependent Infants With Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect.
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CARRILLO SA, Mainwaring RD, Patrick WL, Bauser-Heaton HD, et al
Surgical Repair of Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals With Absent Intrapericardial Pulmonary Arteries.
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STERN KW, White MT, Verghese GR, Del Nido PJ, et al
Intraoperative Echocardiography for Congenital Aortic Valve Repair: Predictors of Early Reoperation.
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HWANG SK, Yoo JS, Kim JB, Jung SH, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of the Maze Procedure Combined With Mitral Valve Repair: Risk of Thromboembolism Without Anticoagulation Therapy.
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SEMSROTH S, Matteucci-Gothe R, Heinz A, Dal Capello T, et al
Comparison of Anterolateral Minithoracotomy Versus Partial Upper Hemisternotomy in Aortic Valve Replacement.
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PAGNOTTA P, Mennuni MG, Ferrante G, Ornaghi D, et al
A Hybrid Double Access for Transcatheter Mitral Valve-In-Valve Implantation.
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RAMAKRISHNAN KV, Jonas RA
Coronary Artery Complications After Three-Patch Repair of Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis: Recognition and Management.
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MURPHY DA
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GONZALEZ-SANTOS JM, Arnaiz-Garcia ME, Sastre-Rincon JA, Bueno-Codoner ME, et al
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Mitral Valve Stenosis Progression Due to Severe Calcification on Glutaraldehyde-Treated Autologous Pericardium: Word of Caution for an Attractive Repair Technique.
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LUK A, Rao V, Cusimano RJ, David TE, et al
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MACK MC, Szerlip M, Herbert MA, Akram S, et al
Outcomes of Treatment of Nonagenarians With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
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DUNNE B, Tan D, Chu D, Yau V, et al
Transapical Versus Transaortic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Systematic Review.
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GANAPATHI AM, Englum BR, Keenan JE, Schechter MA, et al
Long-Term Survival After Bovine Pericardial Versus Porcine Stented Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: Does Valve Choice Matter?
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ANANTHA NARAYANAN M, Suri RM, Ugur M, Greason KL, et al
Predictors of Survival and Modes of Failure After Mitroflow Aortic Valve Replacement in 1,003 Adults.
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WITSCHEY WR, Zhang D, Contijoch F, McGarvey JR, et al
The Influence of Mitral Annuloplasty on Left Ventricular Flow Dynamics.
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VALLABHAJOSYULA P, Wallen T, Pulsipher A, Pitkin E, et al
Minimally Invasive Port Access Approach for Reoperations on the Mitral Valve.
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EL-ESHMAWI A, Pawale A, Nguyen K, Anyanwu AC, et al
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GARATTI A, Castelvecchio S, Bandera F, Medda M, et al
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LIU VJ, Yong MS, d'Udekem Y, Weintraub RG, et al
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April 2015

GEORGE I, Nazif TM, Kalesan B, Kriegel J, et al
Feasibility and Early Safety of Single-Stage Hybrid Coronary Intervention and Valvular Cardiac Surgery.
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BILAL MS, Yildirim O, Avsar M, Ozyuksel A, et al
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PLONEK T, Dumanski A, Obremska M, Kustrzycki W, et al
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JUTHIER F, Vincentelli A, Hysi I, Pincon C, et al
Stentless porcine bioprosthesis in pulmonary position after ross procedure: midterm results.
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MAZZITELLI D, Rankin JS, Lange R
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