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March 2023
1. AD N
   Blood Transfusion, Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery, and Late Survival: An Impossible Task Done Well.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:769-770.
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2. WILSON TG, Iyengar AJ, Zentner D, Zannino D, et al
   Liver Cirrhosis After the Fontan Procedure: Impact of Atrioventricular Valve Failure.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:664-670.
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3. OUCHI T, Kato N, Sakuma H
   Relevance of Residual Dissection After Thoracotomy to Development of Stent Graft-induced New Entry.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
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4. YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H
   About Timing of TEVAR in Dissection.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
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5. CARROLL AM, Lin Y, Reece TB
   Triple-Branched Stent Graft for Acute Non-A, Non-B Dissection: An Interesting Step, But Is It Forward?
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:589-590.
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6. LI Q, Wu Q, Wu W, Dai X, et al
   Triple-Branched Stent Graft Implantation for Acute Non-A-non-B Aortic Dissection.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:583-589.
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   February 2023
7. BAKAEEN FG
   Routine Intensive Care May Be Selectively Skipped After Robotic Coronary Bypass.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:518.
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8. OLVERA A, Besho JM, Tanaka A, Safi HJ, et al
   Multiple Interventions to Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Tuberous Sclerosis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e49-e51.
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9. MISTIRIAN AA, Lopez-Marco A, Adams B, Oo A, et al
   Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair During Early Stage of Pregnancy: Can and Should We Save the Baby?
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e45-e48.
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10. EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
    Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aorta Dissection After Self-expanding TAVR by Suprasternal Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e41-e44.
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11. FREEMAN KA, Arnaoutakis DJ, Martin TD, Fudge JC, et al
    Patent Ductus Arteriosus Exclusion Technique Using Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e53-e55.
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    January 2023
12. WARD AF, Schaff HV, Dearani JA
    Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:20-24.
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13. LUNDY EF, Karimi Galougahi K, Dominguez-Sulca D, Chowdhury E, et al
    Visualizing Inside Conduits-Intraoperative Screening of Grafts by Optical Coherence Tomography.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:266-271.
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14. SUEMATSU Y, Inoue T, Nishi S, Kurahashi K, et al
    Aortic Remodeling After Stepwise External Wrapping for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:51-60.
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15. LUTHRA S
    Distal Seal to Prevent Type 1b Endoleaks in Frozen Elephant Trunk Operation With Hybrid Stent Grafts in Acute Aortic Dissections.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:287.
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16. ZHU H, Bu H
    Hybrid Surgical Technology: Suturing and Ballooning of Stent in Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:286-287.
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    December 2022
17. EGHTESADY P
    Limits of Fontan Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2336-2337.
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18. APPOO JJ
    Preventing Large Residual False Lumen: Next Step in Evolution of Surgical Treatment of Debakey Type I Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2224-2225.
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19. SANDOVAL N, Chalela T, Giraldo-Grueso M, Sandoval-Trujillo P, et al
    2640 Meters Closer to the Stars: Does High Altitude Affect Fontan Results?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2330-2336.
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20. KIM JH, Lee SH, Lee S, Youn YN, et al
    Role of False Lumen Area Ratio in Late Aortic Events After Acute Type I Aortic Dissection Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2217-2224.
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21. PERCY E, Sabe AA, Hughes GC
    Is There A Role for Aortic Wrapping in Acute Type A Dissection?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2397.
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22. O'BRIEN DJ, White A, Bozso SJ, Ferguson D, et al
    Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Stent Deployed in the Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e441-e442.
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23. ZHANG W, Pu Q, Mei J, Lin F, et al
    Combined Minimally Invasive Treatment of Delayed Aortoesophageal Fistula Caused by Fishbone.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e415-e418.
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24. ALOZIE A, Werner D, Schafmayer C, Yilmaz K, et al
    Management of Pulmonary Artery Synovial Sarcoma: The 3-Step Surgical Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e443-e445.
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25. ERKILINC A, Ermerak NO, Zengin A, Olgun Yildizeli S, et al
    Is There Any Role of Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Pulmonary Arterial Hydatidosis?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2093-2099.
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26. OGAMI T, Sultan I
    Trends in Endovascular Management of Aberrant Subclavian Artery With Kommerell Diverticulum.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2171-2172.
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27. FUKUHARA S, Ahmed Y, Shiomi S, Yang B, et al
    Aberrant Subclavian Arteries and Associated Kommerell Diverticulum: Endovascular vs Open Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2163-2171.
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    November 2022
28. SCHWANN TA, Vekstein AM, Engoren M, Grau-Sepulveda M, et al
    Peri-operative Anemia and Transfusions and Late Mortality in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 26:S0003-4975(22)01491.
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29. MAREK J, Jowett V, Khambadkone S, Tsang V, et al
    In Memoriam: Professor Marc R. de Leval (April 16, 1941-June 26, 2022) - An Exceptional, Inspirational, and Most Modest Man.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1974-1975.
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30. DIETZMAN TW, Soria S, DePaolo J, Gillespie MJ, et al
    Influence of Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow on Outcomes of Superior Cavopulmonary Connection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1771-1777.
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31. KINOSHITA T, Asai T, Suzuki T
    Outer Media Thickness at False Lumen and Secondary Aortic Dilatation After Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1646-1654.
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32. PERNOT M, d'Ostrevy N, Piperata A, Busuttil O, et al
    Percutaneous Total Aortic Arch Repair With In Situ Laser Fenestration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e389-e392.
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33. MA WG, Sun LZ
    How Will the Elephant Trunk Technique Evolve in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1586.
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34. COSELLI JS, Frankel WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, et al
    Staged Repair of Extensive Aneurysms of the Thoracic Aorta by Using the Elephant Trunk Technique.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1578-1585.
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35. JANG YH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
    Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1705-1714.
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    October 2022
36. OROZCO-SEVILLA V, LeMaire SA
    Is Direct Cannulation the Right Approach to the Right Axillary Artery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1347-1348.
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37. BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Fudge JC, et al
    Palliation Plus Ventricular Assist Device Insertion in 15 Neonates and Infants With Functionally Univentricular Circulation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1412-1418.
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38. LUTHRA S, Tsang GM
    Intraoperative Open Aortoscopy-A New Emerging Technique in Hybrid Aortic Arch Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e299-e301.
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39. SHIMIZU D, Miyoshi K, Sugimoto S, Toma T, et al
    Acute Pulmonary Edema Due to Arteriovenous Shunt Placement After Lung Transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e245-e247.
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40. LU K, Lian F, Liu J, Zhou H, et al
    Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Infection-induced Aortoenteric Fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e275-e277.
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41. YANARTAS M, Karakoc AZ, Zengin A, Tas S, et al
    Multimodal Approach of Isolated Pulmonary Vasculitis: A Single-Institution Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1253-1261.
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    September 2022
42. PIENTA MJ, Theurer P, He C, Clark M, et al
    Contemporary Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation at Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01224.
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43. DANIAL P, Crawford S, Mercier O, Mitilian D, et al
    Primary Thoracic Endografting for T4 Lung Cancer Aortic Involvement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)01225.
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44. ARBONA MA, Witheford M, Chung JCY, Lindsay TF, et al
    Aortic Wall Injury After Thoracic Stent Grafts: Vigilance Is Required!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:692-693.
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45. CRAWFORD TC, Brown C, Grimm JC
    Aortic Arch Management During Repair of Acute Type A Dissection: Don't Lose Sight of the Big Picture.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:701-702.
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46. OUCHI T, Kato N, Kato H, Higashigawa T, et al
    Utility of Psoas Muscle Area in Selecting Older Patients Feasible for Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:750-756.
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47. DOBERNE JW, Sabe AA, Vekstein AM, Wojnarski CM, et al
    Stent Graft-induced Aortic Wall Injury: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:684-692.
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48. MERCER-ROSA L, Fogel MA, Wei ZA, Trusty PM, et al
    Fontan Geometry and Hemodynamics Are Associated With Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:841-847.
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49. PATEL PM, Dong A, Chiou E, Wei J, et al
    Aortic Arch Management During Acute and Subacute Type A Aortic Syndromes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:694-701.
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50. ISOMURA S, Azuma T, Yokoi Y, Domoto S, et al
    Modified Candy-plug Device for Dilated False Lumen Occlusion: Is a Candle Better Than a Candy?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e219-e221.
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51. ROYSE AG, Royse CF, Paterson HS
    Composite Total Arterial Revascularization Techniques Comparing the Second Internal Mammary Artery and Radial Artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1088-1089.
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52. DI MARCO L
    Frozen Elephant Trunk for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery: Kill Two Birds With One Stone?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1092-1093.
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53. MANENTI A, Roncati L, Manco G
    Inside Pathophysiology of Thoracic Aorta Grafts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1098.
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54. FORMICA F, D'Alessandro S
    Should the No-Touch Aorta Technique Deserve More Emphasis?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1090.
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    August 2022
55. JAWITZ OK, Vekstein AM, Young R, Vemulapalli S, et al
    Comparing Consumer-Directed Hospital Rankings with STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)00993.
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56. BALKHY HH, Nisivaco SM, Hashimoto M, Torregrossa G, et al
    Robotic Total Endoscopic Coronary Bypass in 570 Patients: Impact of Anastomotic Technique in Two Eras.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:476-482.
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57. BROWN JA, Sultan I
    Just Go With the Flow: Coronary Targets May Dictate Right Internal Mammary Artery Patency More Than Inflow Configuration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:364-365.
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58. MAGLOIRE KT, Saouti N, Van Der Heiden P, Scohy TV, et al
    Measures to Prevent Neurologic Deficits in Urgent CABG Surgery With Bilateral Carotid Occlusion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e121-e123.
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59. UIMONEN M, Olsson C, Jeppsson A, Geirsson A, et al
    Outcome After Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With or Without Primary Tear Resection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:492-501.
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60. BAKAEEN FG, Ghandour H, Ravichandren K, Zhen-Yu Tong M, et al
    Right Internal Thoracic Artery Patency Is Affected More by Target Choice Than Conduit Configuration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:458-466.
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61. NAITO S, Demal T, Biancari F
    Impact of Aortic Cross-Clamp in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:607.
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62. NARAYAN P
    On-pump Beating Heart-An Important Confounder?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:606-607.
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63. KIDO T, Steringer MT, Vodiskar J, Burri M, et al
    Improved Long-term Outcome of Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedure Without Previous Pulmonary Artery Banding.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:545-551.
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    July 2022
64. EDWARDS J, Binongo J, Mullin B, Wei J, et al
    Intensive Care Unit Bypass for Robotic-Assisted Single-Vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)00974.
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65. BIANCO V, Mulukutla S, Aranda-Michel E, Chu D, et al
    Coronary artery bypass with multiarterial grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00937.
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66. HEADRICK AT, Qureshi AM, Ghanayem NS, Heinle J, et al
    In-hospital Morbidity and Mortality After Modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Shunts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:168-175.
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67. WELLS DA, Coghill M, Szugye N, Moore R, et al
    Transplantation and Arch Repair in Fontan 3 Years After HeartMate 3: Technical Considerations.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e5-e7.
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68. KAI M, Ohira S, Goldberg JB, Laskowski I, et al
    Simplified Zone 2 Arch Repair Using a Trifurcated Graft for Acute Type A Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e67-e70.
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69. PRASANNA A, Tan CW, Anastasopulos A, Beroukhim RS, et al
    One and One-Half Ventricle Repair: Role for Restricting Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:176-183.
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70. ZHENG WC, Lee MGY, d'Udekem Y
    Fate of Patients With Single Ventricles Who Do Not Undergo the Fontan Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:25-33.
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    June 2022
71. QUARTI AG, Angeli E, Petridis FD, Careddu L, et al
    A Porthole on the Fontan Circuit.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e485.
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72. MAZINE A, Dhingra NK, Chu MWA, El-Hamamsy I, et al
    Aortic Arch Replacement: How I Teach It.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1787-1793.
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73. CALDERONE A, Chauvette V, Demers P, Lamarche Y, et al
    Frozen Elephant Trunk Repair for Acute Type A Dissection in Right Aortic Arch.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e429-e431.
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74. CHAMBERLAIN RC, Andersen ND, McCrary AW, Hornik CP, et al
    Postoperative Renal Failure, Shunt Type, and Mortality After Norwood Palliation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2046-2053.
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75. DERVISHI M, Fukuhara S, Patel HJ, Yang B, et al
    Endovascular Rerouting the Errant Aortic Endoprosthesis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e409-e411.
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76. FERRARIS VA
    On-Pump vs Off-Pump CABG-What Should Programs Do to Improve Off-Pump CABG Results?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1998-1999.
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77. SHAHIAN DM, Bowdish ME, Bloom JP, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, et al
    The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Composite Measure: 2021 Methodology Update.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1954-1961.
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    May 2022
78. CHADOW D, Audisio K, Perezgrovas-Olaria R, Cancelli G, et al
    Differences among clinical trials and registries on surgical and percutaneous coronary interventions.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00727.
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79. PEREZGROVAS-OLARIA R, Audisio K, Cancelli G, Rahouma M, et al
    Deep sternal wound infection and mortality in cardiac surgery: A meta-analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00719.
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80. RAPPOPORT N, Aviel G, Shahian DM, Korach A, et al
    Re-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass 1999-2018: Insights from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00721.
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81. RAGHU VK, Moonsamy P, Sundt TM, Ong CS, et al
    Deep learning to predict mortality after cardiothoracic surgery using preoperative chest radiographs.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00722.
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82. SHIMABUKURO K, Sakai O, Fujii R, Ogura H, et al
    Simplified Endovascular Treatment of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery With Kommerell Diverticulum.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e401.
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83. PACINI D, Murana G
    Aortic Arch Replacement in 2051: Endovascular Skills Would Be Routinely Part of the Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1497-1498.
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84. MEHTA C
    Improving the Endovascular Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1542-1543.
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85. PICHLMAIER M, Buech J, Tsilimparis N, Fabry TG, et al
    Routine Stent Bridging to the Supraaortic Vessels in Aortic Arch Replacement: 10-Year-Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1491-1497.
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86. WONG LY, Alver N, Dewey EN, Bhamidipati C, et al
    Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Elderly.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1477-1481.
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87. FARBER MA, Krishnasastry KV, Desai N, Starnes BW, et al
    Five-year Outcomes With Conformable GORE TAG Endoprosthesis Used in Traumatic Aortic Transections.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1536-1542.
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88. BETHANCOURT CN, Blitzer D, Yamabe T, Zhao Y, et al
    Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Versus Bio-Bentall: Inverse Propensity Weighting of 796 Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1529-1535.
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89. AL-KHALDI A, Alsahari A, Alotay A, Momenah T, et al
    Peripheral Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Is Not a Contraindication to a Single-ventricle Pathway.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1563-1568.
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    April 2022
90. HEMLI JM, Ducca EL, Chaplin WF, Arader LL, et al
    Transfusion in Root Replacement for Aortic Dissection: STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00519.
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91. CHUDGAR NP, Zhu R, Gray KD, Chiu R, et al
    Implementing a High-Value Care Discharge Protocol in Patients Undergoing CABG Reduces Readmission.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1112-1118.
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92. DI MARCO L, Amodio C, Mariani C, Costantino A, et al
    Frozen Elephant Trunk in Right Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e287-e289.
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93. CLEMENCE J JR, Yang B
    Open Repair of Aortic Arch Mycotic Pseudoaneurysms With Distal Perfusion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e271-e273.
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94. BRINKMAN WT
    The Right Axillary Artery Is Almost Always the Right Answer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1190-1191.
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95. TONG MZ, Eagleton MJ, Roselli EE, Blackstone EH, et al
    Outcomes of Open Versus Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1144-1152.
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    March 2022
96. FERRARIS VA
    Lessons for Surgeons - Is Coronary Artery Endarterectomy Safe and Effective?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00362.
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97. LEE JH, Cho Y, Kim YJ, Cho YH, et al
    Impact of Individual Income Level on Late Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00340.
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98. FLIEGNER M, Yaser JM, Stewart J, Nathan H, et al
    Area Deprivation and Medicare Spending for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Insights from Michigan.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00329.
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99. KELLY JJ, Han JJ, Desai ND, Iyengar A, et al
    Coronary Endarterectomy: Analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00330.
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100. FATTOUCH K, Dioguardi P, Guccione F, Nogara A, et al
     10-Year Results of Mitral Repair and Coronary Bypass for Ischemic Regurgitation: A Randomized Trial.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:816-822.
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     February 2022
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