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Thoracic Surgery

Free Subscription 26.01.2026 1 Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2 Ann Thorac Surg 1 BMC Anesthesiol 3 Br J Anaesth 3 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 7 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 1 Clin Cardiol 10 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 3 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 10 J Heart Lung Transplant 1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 PLoS One

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Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

1. BEYTER MB, Dogan E, Tuncer ON, Ergin F, et al
   Mid-Term Functional Recovery after Surgical Correction of ALCAPA: A 16-Year Single-Center Experience.
   Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;32:25-00181.
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   Ann Thorac Surg

2. VINHOLO TF, Awtry J, Cho M, Allen P, et al
   Long-Term Outcomes of Repeat Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explant: A Nationwide Analysis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Jan 19:S0003-4975(26)00013.
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3. DELL'AQUILA AM, Georgevici AI, Wisniewski K, Szabo G, et al
   Risk Profile and Outcomes of Patients Requiring Coronary Revascularization as Concomitant Procedure to Repair of Type A Aortic Dissection.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121:329-336.
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   BMC Anesthesiol

4. DALLA MASSARA L, Carron M
   Advanced bilateral EEG monitoring for neuroprotection in high-risk cardiac surgery: a successful case report of emergency ascending aortic replacement.
   BMC Anesthesiol. 2026 Jan 20. doi: 10.1186/s12871-026-03616.
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   Br J Anaesth

5. CHEN T, Luo T
   Impact of propofol or sevoflurane on the renoprotective effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2025; 135: 1626-34.
   Br J Anaesth. 2026 Jan 16:S0007-0912(25)00901-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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6. PRUNA A, Oriani A, Monaco F, Landoni G, et al
   Acute normovolaemic haemodilution after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
   Br J Anaesth. 2026 Jan 19:S0007-0912(25)00871-2. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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7. ZENG Z, Sun Y, Xiao Z
   Risk factors, outcomes, and early prediction of cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury: cell salvage as a risk factor. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2026; 136: 34-42.
   Br J Anaesth. 2026 Jan 22:S0007-0912(25)00928-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2025.
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   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

8. ZHANG W, Chen X, Zhang L, Kong X, et al
   Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Self-Expanding Valves in Severe Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation-Is It Still Anchored Stably in a Significantly Dilated Ascending Aorta Population?
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 18. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70469.
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9. CHANG Y, Li L, Ma Y, Zhou J, et al
   Evaluation of the Efficacy of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asymptomatic Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis Using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 18. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70473.
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10. HIRAI K, Kawasaki T, Serikawa S, Yamamoto T, et al
    Determinants of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Improvement After Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion: A Study Using Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Jan 19. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70484.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

11. SHLOFMITZ E, Ali ZA, Maehara A, Mintz GS, et al
    Correction to "Intravascular Imaging-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Universal Approach for Optimization of Stent Implantation".
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;19:e000099.
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12. KIYOHARA Y, Aikawa T, Saito T, Casso Dominguez A, et al
    Comparison of Limus and Paclitaxel Drug-Coated Balloons, Second-Generation or Newer Drug-Eluting Stents, and Balloon Angioplasty: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Oct 27:e016005.
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13. MASIERO G, Arturi F, Ceni S, Panza A, et al
    Invasive Hemodynamics and Risk Stratification in T-TEER: Moving Beyond ESC Thresholds - EuroTR Registry Insights.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;19:e015964.
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14. HADDAD RN, Rouau Q, Albenque G, Cohen S, et al
    Early Outcomes of Self-Expandable Versus Balloon-Expandable Valves for Managing Dysfunctional Right Ventricular Outflow Tracts.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;19:e015325.
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15. MAEHARA A, Kirtane AJ, Genereux P, Matsumura M, et al
    Calcium Modification After Orbital Atherectomy and Balloon Angioplasty in Severely Calcified Lesions: The ECLIPSE OCT Substudy.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;19:e015588.
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16. KOLKAILAH AA, Navar AM, Vemulapalli S, Manandhar P, et al
    Will a Conservative Case Selection Strategy Improve Hospital-Level TAVR Performance Metrics?
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Dec 4:e015273.
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17. ECHARTE-MORALES J, Barreiro-Perez M, Freixa X, Arzamendi D, et al
    Zipping Versus Clover Repair in Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Tricuspid Repair: Insights From the TRI-SPA Registry.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026;19:e015771.
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    Clin Cardiol

18. LAPPALAINEN L, Lavikainen P, Roine RP, Sintonen H, et al
    The Effect of Age on Improvement in Health-Related Quality of Life After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Clin Cardiol. 2026;49:e70260.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

19. KIM JH, Kim JB, Kim HR, Yoo JS, et al
    Impact of surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation on ventricular function and remodeling after aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 20:ezag038. doi: 10.1093.
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20. LU R, Dismorr M, Glaser N, Sartipy U, et al
    Types of bleeding following mechanical aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 21:ezag046. doi: 10.1093.
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21. ITO D, Kaneda S, Kawaguchi T, Kawaguchi K, et al
    Initial Outcome of Single-port Robotic Surgery for Mediastinal Tumours with 23 Cases.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezaf443.
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22. TAMAGAWA S, Mitsuhashi S, Kondo Y, Sonoda D, et al
    Effect of the Extent of Thymus Excision on the Risk of Subsequent Cancer Development.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag007.
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23. HANSON CE, White PT, Bograd AJ, Mackay EM, et al
    The Incidence of Malignancy and Autoimmune Disorders After Thymectomy: An Exploratory Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag018.
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24. KREUZER M, Sames-Dolzer E, Tulzer A, Mair R, et al
    Long-Term Outcome After the En Bloc Rotation of the Outflow Tracts Including Patients With Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag011.
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25. JONES DG, Anstee C, Yasufuku K, Malthaner R, et al
    Financial Burden of Postoperative Adverse Events Following Lobectomy: Cost Analysis From 10 High-Volume Canadian Hospitals.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag008.
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26. JIN W, Hashim SW, Mckay RG, Mather J, et al
    Early and Intermediate Outcomes of Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration to Treat Mitral Annular Calcification.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag016.
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27. PRISCIANDARO E, Bertolaccini L, Fieuws S, Ceulemans LJ, et al
    Predictors of Loco-Regional Recurrence After Pulmonary Non-Anatomical Metastasectomy: A Multicentre Retrospective Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026;68:ezag003.
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28. KAHROVIC A, Herkner H, Werner P, Angleitner P, et al
    Automated suture securing technology in mitral valve surgery: a strategy to reduce prosthetic dehiscence?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2026 Jan 9:ezag013. doi: 10.1093.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

29. FORREST JK, McCabe JM, Pelletier M
    Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification: A New Option for Challenging Anatomy.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jan 14:S0735-1097(25)10409.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

30. HUBRICH J, Hwang WY, Nasr VG, Quinn BP, et al
    Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Catheterization.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 20:S1053-0770(25)01235.
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31. VUJOVIC B, Giraud R, Milicic B, Kalezic N, et al
    The Role of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Scores and Perfusion Markers in Predicting Postoperative Complications After Cardiac Surgery.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 24:S1053-0770(25)01236.
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32. KOTHARI P, Madhok J, Vanneman MW
    The Coronary Conundrum in Type A Dissection: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for All, or Just for Some?
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec 21:S1053-0770(25)01228.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

33. COURTWRIGHT AM, Mackintosh JA, Alder JK, Garcia CK, et al
    ISHLT Consensus Statement on Short Telomere Syndrome and Lung Transplantation: Authors' Perspective.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:163-167.
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34. MCCAIG A, Sage A, Keshavjee S, Liu M, et al
    Biomarkers for human donor lung assessment during ex vivo lung perfusion.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:300-308.
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35. PHILLIPS KG, Stewart D, Wayda B, Drozdowicz K, et al
    Barriers and Opportunities in Donation after Circulatory Death Heart Transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Jun 4:S1053-2498(25)02026.
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36. TADOKORO N, Cho M, Nordan T, Hackmann AE, et al
    Impact of delayed kidney graft function on long-term outcomes in simultaneous heart-kidney transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:215-224.
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37. HATAMI S, Hefler J, da Silva G, Wagner M, et al
    Superior cardiac protection in combined ex-situ perfusion of heart and liver.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:289-299.
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38. KIM D, Lee KS, Cho YH, Lee HY, et al
    Post-Transplant Outcomes by Bridging Strategy: A Nationwide Multicenter Study of Heart Transplant Recipients in Korea.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Oct 2:S1053-2498(25)02313.
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39. HONG Y, Nasim U, Dorken-Gallastegi A, Iyanna N, et al
    Impact of Coronary Hypoperfusion During Agonal Phase on Outcomes Following Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Oct 3:S1053-2498(25)02306.
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40. TADOKORO N, Takemoto S, Cho M, Nordan T, et al
    Outcomes of simultaneous heart-kidney transplantation using donation after circulatory death donors: A propensity-matched analysis from the UNOS registry.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:204-211.
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41. DIMARAKIS I, Al-Alao B, Tennyson C, Adcox M, et al
    DCD Heart Transplantation Using Simplified Direct Procurement: Expanding Access.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2025 Nov 13:S1053-2498(25)02345.
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42. GREENLAND JR, Perch M, Halloran K, Levine DJ, et al
    Considerations for Endpoints in Lung Transplant Clinical Trials: An ISHLT Consensus Statement.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026;45:e104-e128.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

43. MATSUBARA T, Nakajima D, Sakanoue I, Kayawake H, et al
    Optimal size matching leads to a favorable outcome for single-lobe living-donor lung transplantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Jan 20:S0022-5223(26)00022.
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    PLoS One

44. LOMARAT N, Suppasilp C, Sidfeldt CK
    Impact of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram on changes in surgical management among patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery in Thailand.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0341156.
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