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August 2022

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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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.
PubMed

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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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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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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NAITO S, Demal T, Biancari F
Impact of Aortic Cross-Clamp in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:607.
PubMed

NARAYAN P
On-pump Beating Heart-An Important Confounder?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:606-607.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2022

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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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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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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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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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

QUARTI AG, Angeli E, Petridis FD, Careddu L, et al
A Porthole on the Fontan Circuit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e485.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed Abstract available

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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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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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.
PubMed

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

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.
PubMed

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.
PubMed

MEHTA C
Improving the Endovascular Management of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1542-1543.
PubMed

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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BRINKMAN WT
The Right Axillary Artery Is Almost Always the Right Answer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1190-1191.
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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

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.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

RODGERS-FISCHL PM, Makdisi G
Internal Thoracic Artery and Vascular Adaptations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:695.
PubMed

METKUS TS
Searching for the Ideal Antiplatelet Therapy for CABG Patients With Kidney Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:562.
PubMed

MANENTI A, Roncati L, Manco G
The Internal Thoracic Artery Remodeling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:694-695.
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JIN R, Wang M, Grunkemeier GL, Furnary AP, et al
Calibration Factors for STS Risk Model Predictions: Why, How and When They Are Used.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:386-391.
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HUCKABY LV, Sultan I, Trimarchi S, Leshnower B, et al
Sex-Based Aortic Dissection Outcomes From the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:498-505.
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WADA T, Ohuchi S, Oyama S
Type A Acute Aortic Dissection in a Patient with Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e99-e101.
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ZHANG J, Li T
Stent in Left Renal Vein Stuck at the Opening of Tricuspid Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e91-e94.
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BASSAWON R, Sirajuddin S, Martucci G, Shum-Tim D, et al
Snare or Scalpel: Challenges of Intracardiac Cement Embolism Retrieval.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e107-e110.
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OHIRA S, Malekan R, Kai M, Goldberg JB, et al
Reoperative Total Arch Repair Using a Trifurcated Graft and Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:569-576.
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CHANG H, Wang Y, Liu B, Wang W, et al
Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection With Unfavorable Proximal Landing Zone.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:545-553.
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KARI FA, Misfeld M, Borger M, Rylski B, et al
German Aortic Root Repair Registry-Insights From the First 400 Consecutive Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:608-615.
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BALKI I, de Perrot M, Bavaghar-Zaeimi F, Nourouzpour S, et al
Clinical Implications of Body Composition and Exercise Capacity Following Pulmonary Endarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:444-451.
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STEPHENS EH, Eltayeb O, Kennedy C, Rigsby CK, et al
Influence of Fetal Diagnosis on Management of Vascular Rings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:630-636.
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January 2022

NAKAMURA Y
Terminologic Confusion Related to the Elephant Trunk Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:381-382.
PubMed

KREIBICH M, Rylski B, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, et al
Spontaneous Dislocation of a Frozen Elephant Trunk Stent Graft Into the False Lumen.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e81.
PubMed

December 2021

BERCZELI M, Chinnadurai P, Ramirez-Giraldo JC, Garami Z, et al
Time-resolved, Cardiac-gated Computed Tomography after Endovascular Ascending Aortic and Arch Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)02142.
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LEHR EJ
Avoiding adverse outcomes while changing anastomotic technique in totally endoscopic robotic coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)02107.
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MANENTI A, Roncati L, Manco G
Internal Thoracic Arteries Optimal Conduits for a "Physiology-Guided Surgery".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2114-2115.
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DE MARTINO A, Bortolotti U
The AngioVac System: Effectiveness of Expanding Indications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2113.
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PUPOVAC SS, Hemli JM, Bavaria JE, Patel HJ, et al
Moderate Versus Deep Hypothermia in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection Repair: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1893-1899.
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SCHIAVON M, Comacchio GM, Mammana M, Faccioli E, et al
Lobectomy With Artery Reconstruction and Pneumonectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Propensity Score Weighting Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1805-1813.
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CLEMENT KC, Canner JK, Sussman MS, Hicks CW, et al
Persistent Opioid Use After Open Aortic Surgery: Risk Factors, Costs, and Consequences.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1939-1945.
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November 2021

ODA S, Fujita S, Tatewaki H, Shiose A, et al
Valve-Sparing Reimplantation for Right Coronary Artery Compression after Fontan Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01996.
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KAPOOR S, Zhu J, Kilic A, Toma C, et al
Outcomes in Multivessel Coronary Disease Stratified by Society for Thoracic Surgery Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)01921.
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GLAM R, Raad M, Bolotin G
Animal Study of a Novel Device for Clampless Proximal Anastomosis in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1681-1686.
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PANDA N, Phillips WW, Geller AD, Lipsitz S, et al
Supraclavicular Approach for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Description of a Learning Curve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1616-1623.
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TSUBOUCHI H, Goto M, Terazawa S, Adachi S, et al
Left Upper Lobe Trisegmentectomy After Pulmonary Endarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e361-e363.
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HOLUBEC T, Van Linden A, Bodelle B, Walther T, et al
Frozen Elephant Trunk: Minimally Invasive Implantation of a New Trifurcated Hybrid Aortic Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e321-e323.
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KESHAVAMURTHY S, Dulam V, Leung SW, Kashem MA, et al
Donor Pulmonary Vein Anomalies: What's in Your Toolbox?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e369-e371.
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PUIU PC, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, et al
Direct Versus Side Graft Cannulation From the Right Axillary Artery in Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1433-1440.
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BEN-GAL Y, Gordon A, Ziv-Baran T, Farkash A, et al
Late Outcomes of In Situ Versus Composite Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1441-1446.
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GAMBARDELLA I, Lau C, Rahouma M, Iannacone E, et al
Diaphragm Preservation Reduces Respiratory Failure After Extent I Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1453-1459.
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HASEGAWA S, Matsushima S, Matsuhisa H, Higuma T, et al
Selective Lesser Curvature Augmentation With Geometric Study for Repair of Aortic Arch Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1523-1531.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

LI J, Tang D, Li X, He H, et al
Endovascular Reintervention 8 Years After Open Implantation of Triple-Branched Stent Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e311.
PubMed

SCAFFA R, Salica A, Weltert L, Irace FG, et al
Optimized Use of the "Skirt" of the Valsalva Graft for the Completion Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e303-e305.
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FURUI M, Hirata H, Kakii B, Yoshida T, et al
Secondary Aortoesophageal Fistula Treated by Covered Esophageal Stent and Muscle Wrapping.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e241-e243.
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COMENTALE G, D'Andrea C, Pilato E, Oppido G, et al
Type A Aortic Dissection in an 11-month-old Infant With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e287-e289.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB, Wegermann ZK, Grau-Sepulveda MV, et al
Aortic Annular Enlargement in the Elderly: Short and Long-Term Outcomes in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1160-1166.
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YANG G, Zhang M, Zhang Y, Du X, et al
Endovascular Repair of Postdissection Aortic Aneurysms Using Physician-Modified Endografts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1201-1208.
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YACOUB MH, Afifi A, Hosny H, Nagy M, et al
A New Technique for Shaping the Aortic Sinuses and Conserving Dynamism in the Remodeling Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1218-1226.
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SULTAN I, Aranda-Michel E, Bianco V, Kilic A, et al
Outcomes of Carotid Artery Replacement With Total Arch Reconstruction for Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1235-1242.
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ZHANG J, Li L, Jani V, Cramer JW, et al
Increased Hepatic Stiffness in Young Adults After Biventricular Repair of Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1335-1341.
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IMAI K, Hoashi T, Shimada M, Komori M, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection for Apicocaval Juxtaposition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1326-1333.
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September 2021

NICOARA A, Song P, Bollen BA, Paone G, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database: 2021 Update on Echocardiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01574.
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ATOUI R
Influenza Vaccination in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: The Quest Continues.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1031.
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HAMEED I, Gaudino M
Left Internal Mammary Artery Dissection and Bleeding: A Matter of Trial Design, Not Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:801-802.
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FRANKEL WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Zhang Q, et al
Early Gastrointestinal Complications After Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:717-724.
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KALRA K, Wagh K, Wei JW, McPherson L, et al
Regurgitant Bicuspid Aortopathy: Is Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Equivalent to Bentall Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:737-745.
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MAZUR P, Litwinowicz R, Tchantchaleishvili V, Natorska J, et al
Left Internal Mammary Artery Skeletonization Reduces Bleeding-A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:794-801.
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August 2021

AMABILE A, Williams EE, Rosati CM, Torregrossa G, et al
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: How I Teach It Twelve Technical Tips for Trainees.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 30. pii: S0003-4975(21)01531.
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ROGERS AL, Allman RD, Fang X, Kindell LC, et al
Thromboelastography-Platelet Mapping Allows Safe and Earlier Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01460.
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MADRIGAL J, Tran Z, Hadaya J, Sanaiha Y, et al
Impact of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia on Outcomes and Readmissions following Cardiac Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01451.
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SQUIERS JJ, Schaffer JM, Banwait JK, Ryan WH, et al
Long-Term Survival After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)01427.
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THOMPSON MP, Yaser JM, Fliegner MA, Syrjamaki JD, et al
High Socioeconomic Deprivation and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes: Insights from Michigan.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01396.
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WANG C, Ma WG, Li JX
Is there a one-size-fits-all technique for calcified ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass grafting?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01405.
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HICKS GL
PCI or ITA for Proximal LAD Disease: Where Is the Heart Team When You Need It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:562-563.
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WEI MM H, Xu Mm Z, Zou C, Zhang G, et al
Stenosis of the Ascending Aorta and Innominate Artery With Coronary Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e153.
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JIN R, Grunkemeier GL, Furnary AP
Continuous Monitoring of Risk-Adjusted Outcomes: Excess Deaths vs Lives Saved.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:368-372.
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DI EUSANIO M, Gatta E
Frozen Elephant Trunk Without Circulatory Arrest in Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e143-e145.
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ZHANG JZ, Zhu GY, Zhang Y, Bai LJ, et al
Myocardial Bridge Bypass Graft: A Novel Surgical Procedure for Extensive Myocardial Bridges.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e115-e117.
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UEMURA H, Yajima S, Ryomoto M, Sekiya N, et al
Off-Pump Resection of an Epicardial Cyst by Using a Minimally Invasive Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e119-e121.
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HANNAN EL, Zhong Y, Cozzens K, Adams DH, et al
Revascularization for Isolated Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:555-562.
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FUKUHARA S, Norton EL, Chaudhary N, Burris N, et al
Type A Aortic Dissection With Cerebral Malperfusion: New Insights.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:501-509.
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ONO M, Burri M, Mayr B, Anderl L, et al
Risk Factors for Failed Fontan Procedure After Stage 2 Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:610-618.
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STEPHENS EH, Talwar AA, Devlin PJ, Eltayeb O, et al
24-Year Results of Nonfenestrated Extracardiac Fontan Including Fontan Conversions.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:619-625.
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July 2021

JAHANGIRI M, Mani K, Nowell J
Does minimally invasive coronary artery surgery have prognostic and cost benefits?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)01270.
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JAWITZ OK, Lawton JS, Thibault D, O'Brien S, et al
Sex Differences in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Techniques: A STS Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)01250.
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KIM JH, Joo HC
Preliminary Evidence for Preemptive Endovascular Repair for Residual Reentry Tears After Acute Type I Aortic Dissection Repair: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:343-344.
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LI J, Li Q, Li X, He H, et al
Endovascular Treatment of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e77.
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LAMB M, Bazan VM, Jax MD, Zwischenberger JB, et al
Repair of Pulmonary Vascular Injury: A Take-Home Low-Fidelity Simulator.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e73-e76.
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EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
Snare-Assisted Delivery for Ascending Endovascular Repair of Acute Type A Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e5-e8.
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MASUYAMA S, Isomura T, Inoue T, Ichihara T, et al
Paraplegia After Valvular Surgery After Remote Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e9-e11.
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PRASAD NK, Boyajian G, Gupta A, Hall M, et al
Transcarotid Approach for Ascending Aortic Endovascular Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e17-e19.
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BOND CJ, Milojevic M, He C, Theurer PF, et al
Quality Improvement: Arterial Grafting Redux, 2010:2019.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:22-30.
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ZHANG J, Ma W, Chen J, Zhu D, et al
Distal Remodeling After Operations for Extensive Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:83-90.
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DIONNE PO, Tenorio ER, Cajas Monson LC, Pochettino A, et al
Total Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair Using 3-Vessel Inner Branch Stent Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e27-e31.
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TANG F, Hu C, Huang S, Long W, et al
An Innovative Customized Stent Graft Manufacture System Assisted by Three-Dimensional Printing Technology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:308-314.
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SERFAS JD, Thibault D, Andersen ND, Chiswell K, et al
The Evolving Surgical Burden of Fontan Failure: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:179-187.
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JANUSZEWSKA K, Lehner A, Schmidt C, Stegger J, et al
Cobra-Head Cuffed Vascular Graft as Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Shunt in Norwood Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:156-161.
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June 2021

HADAYA J, Sanaiha Y, Tran Z, Downey P, et al
Timing of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Acute Coronary Syndrome: A National Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01016.
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LOBO FILHO JG, Lobo Filho HG, Pimentel MD
Composite Graft for Calcified Ascending Aorta in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00992.
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SABE AA, Percy ED, Kaneko T, Plichta RP, et al
When to Consider Deferral of Surgery in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1754-1762.
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VENARDOS N, Reece TB, Cleveland JC Jr, Aftab M, et al
Training for Multiple Arterial Grafting: A Thoracic Surgery Resident Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1901-1907.
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ATOUI R, Ebrahim F, Saroka K, Mireau J, et al
Influenza Vaccination Blunts the Inflammatory Response in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1923-1930.
PubMed Abstract available

PEVNI D, Ziv-Baran T, Kramer A, Farkash A, et al
Is the Use of BITA vs SITA Grafting Safe and Beneficial in Octogenarians?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1998-2003.
PubMed Abstract available

ANAND J, Doberne J, Wojnarski CM, Smith PK, et al
Coronary Anastomosis Simulation: Directed Interventions to Optimize Success.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:2072-2077.
PubMed Abstract available

MACK MJ, Fullerton DA, Fann JI
The Answers You Get Depend on the Questions You Ask: Insights From the Recent EXCEL Trial Controversy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1743-1745.
PubMed

MONTGOMERY R, Javorski MJ, Bakaeen F, Tong MZ, et al
Cardiogenic Shock From an Acute Rupture of an Infectious Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e419-e420.
PubMed Abstract available

RODGERS-FISCHL PM, Ferraris VA, Makdisi G
Is Internal Mammary to the Anterior Descending Always the Best Option?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e425-e427.
PubMed Abstract available

NAITO S, Demal TJ, Sill B, Reichenspurner H, et al
Neurological complications in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00930.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

LIANG M, Yao J, Wang Z, Wu Z, et al
Endarterectomy for Pulmonary Embolism in a Woman with Unilateral Absence of Pulmonary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00894.
PubMed Abstract available

HUI DS, Calhoon JH
On Ventricular Aneurysms, Thrombi, and COVID-19: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1738.
PubMed

BABOKIN V
Left Ventricular Reconstruction With Thrombectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1737-1738.
PubMed

FUKUHARA S
Pulmonary Artery Dissection Associated With Aortopulmonary Artery Fistula.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e385.
PubMed

VAN ZIJL N, Janson JT, Wagenaar R, Koen J, et al
Hydatid Disease With Pseudoaneurysm Formation of the Descending Thoracic Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e349-e351.
PubMed Abstract available

ODERICH GS, Tenorio ER, Bagameri G, Lima GBB, et al
Endovascular Arch Repair Using Inner Branch Stent-Graft With Transapical Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e323-e327.
PubMed Abstract available

HUFTON A, Newman JS, Pupovac SS, Mattia A, et al
Degenerative Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency in a Patient With a Prior Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e333-e334.
PubMed Abstract available

DUN Y, Shi Y, Guo H, Liu Y, et al
Secondary Open Arch Operation After Prior Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1545-1553.
PubMed Abstract available

ARNAOUTAKIS DJ, Khan TA, Scali ST, Neal D, et al
Remodeling, Reintervention, and Survival After Endovascular Repair of Chronic Type B Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1560-1569.
PubMed Abstract available

TEMAN NR, Hawkins RB, Charles EJ, Mehaffey JH, et al
Minimally Invasive vs Open Coronary Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Analysis of Cost and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1478-1484.
PubMed Abstract available

MIYAHARA S, Schroder TA, Wilkens H, Karliova I, et al
Long-term Outcomes After Pulmonary Endarterectomy in 499 Patients Over a 20-Year Period.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1585-1592.
PubMed Abstract available

NAIMO PS, Konstantinov IE
Surgery for Truncus Arteriosus: Contemporary Practice.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1442-1450.
PubMed Abstract available

STEPHENS EH, Qureshi MY, Anderson JH, Ashikhmina E, et al
Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt for Right Ventricular Unloading.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1435-1441.
PubMed Abstract available

WOLF S, Wolf C, Cattermole TC, Rando HJ, et al
Cardiac Surgery Outcomes: A Case for Increased Screening and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00760.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2021

HUCKABY LV, Sultan I, Ferdinand FD, Mulukutla S, et al
Matched Analysis of Surgical versus Percutaneous Revascularization for Left Main Coronary Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)00755.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLOAH Q, Pelletier G, Prada-Ruiz AC, Tsuda T, et al
Rapid Growth of Left Atrial Thrombus in a Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)00716.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAN Z, Williamson C, Hadaya J, Verma A, et al
Trends and Outcomes of Surgical Re-exploration Following Cardiac Operations in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00703.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDNER SE, Schunkert H, Kastrati A, Milojevic M, et al
Ticagrelor or aspirin after coronary artery bypass in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00590.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG Q, Zhang W, Hu R, Zhu Y, et al
Outcomes of Surgical Reimplantation for Anomalous Origin of One Pulmonary Artery From the Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1351-1357.
PubMed Abstract available

HELGASON D, Helgadottir S, Ahlsson A, Gunn J, et al
Acute Kidney Injury After Acute Repair of Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1292-1298.
PubMed Abstract available

KONOEDA C, Sato M, Hirata Y, Nakajima J, et al
Native Lung Pulmonary Artery Banding After Single-Lung Transplant for Obliterative Bronchiolitis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e253-e255.
PubMed Abstract available

MATSUZAKI Y, Miyamoto S, Miyachi H, Iwaki R, et al
Improvement of a Novel Small-diameter Tissue-engineered Arterial Graft With Heparin Conjugation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1234-1241.
PubMed Abstract available

DI TOMMASO L, Di Tommaso E, Giordano R, Pilato E, et al
Off-Label Treatment With Transfemoral Bare Stents for Isolated Aortic Arch Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1325-1330.
PubMed Abstract available

UEKI C, Tsuneyoshi H
Late Aortic Expansion After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Chronic DeBakey IIIb Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1271-1277.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

PALANIAPPAN A, Sellke F
An Analysis of Medical Malpractice Litigations in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting from 1994-2019.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00568.
PubMed Abstract available

BALDONADO JJR, Greason KL, Crestanello JA, Dearani JA, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement in the setting of anomalous circumflex coronary artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00570.
PubMed Abstract available

MASTROIACOVO G, Pirola S, Pompilio G
The Importance of Heart Team in Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00583.
PubMed

RATHORE K
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass: An extension of Off Pump expertise.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00533.
PubMed

WANG C, Ma WG, Yu Y, Li JX, et al
New Proximal Anastomosis Technique for Calcified Ascending Aorta in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00442.
PubMed Abstract available

EL-FARRA MH, Pham N, Smith J, Kajitani M, et al
Treatment of Chylothorax following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00456.
PubMed Abstract available

HU X, Jiang W, Li H, Zhou T, et al
Prosthesis selection for aortic valve replacement with concomitant coronary artery bypass graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00363.
PubMed Abstract available

IKONOMIDIS JS
Cardiothoracic Surgery: Reinventing the Wheel of Vascular Surgery Involvement: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1092.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Early Discharge After CABG Is Not for Everyone: A Note of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:913-914.
PubMed

LEE TS, Chen FC, Li SJ
Hybrid Surgeons Play a Mainstay Role in the Endovascular Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1091-1092.
PubMed

CELIK M, Ozkan M
Alternate Approach to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Stage 1 Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e173-e175.
PubMed Abstract available

GUO MH, Tran D, Glineur D, Al-Atassi T, et al
Moderate to Severe Acute Kidney Injury Leads to Worse Outcomes in Complex Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:872-880.
PubMed Abstract available

HIROSE K, Ikai A, Murata M, Ito H, et al
Intra-Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection for Patients With Anatomical Complexity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:958-965.
PubMed Abstract available

GHANI MOA, Raees MA, Harris GR, Shannon CN, et al
Reintervention After Infant Aortic Arch Repair Using a Tailored Autologous Pericardial Patch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:973-979.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

CHOI JH, O'Malley TJ, Tchantchaleishvili V
The Unjustified Stigma of Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00316.
PubMed

HUGHES GC
TEVAR for Chronic Type B Dissection: Highlighting the Importance of Patient Selection, Adjunctive False Lumen Procedures, Speaking the Same Language, and Industry Collaboration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:501-502.
PubMed

CEKMECELIOGLU D, Orozco-Sevilla V, Preventza O, Chatterjee S, et al
Acute DeBakey Type II Dissection Mimics Left Ventricle Outflow Tract Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e149.
PubMed

COYAN GN, Okoye A, Shah A, Wang Y, et al
Effect of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Factors on Readmissions and Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:561-567.
PubMed Abstract available

BOZSO SJ, Nagendran J, Chu MWA, Kiaii B, et al
Midterm Outcomes of the Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:463-470.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHWANN TA, Gaudino MFL, Engelman DT, Sedrakyan A, et al
Effect of Skeletonization of Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries on Deep Sternal Wound Infections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:600-606.
PubMed Abstract available

MILETIC KG, Kindzelski BA, Hodges KE, Beach J, et al
Impact of Endovascular False Lumen Embolization on Thoracic Aortic Remodeling in Chronic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:495-501.
PubMed Abstract available

JAABARI I, Hlal M, Fitch J, Rodiere M, et al
Hybrid Approach to a Right Aortic Arch With a Large Kommerell's Diverticulum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e93-e95.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLIAMS FZ, Clampitt-Holsenbeck A, Lopilato A, Nazari R, et al
Successful Surgical Management of Aortic Arch Thrombosis in the Neonate.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e105-e108.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

KYTO V, Sipila J, Tornio A, Rautava P, et al
Sex-based outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00093.
PubMed Abstract available

ISOMURA T, Hirota M, Yoshida M, Yamagishi S, et al
The growth potential and patency of free right internal thoracic arteries verified by CT angiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00094.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIES RR, Lantz J, Mullowney S, Butts R, et al
Heart Failure after Cavopulmonary Connection: Conversion to Biventricular Circulatory Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00085.
PubMed Abstract available

ETCHILL EW, Whitman GJR
The Long-term Cardiac Benefits of beta-Blockers After Coronary Bypass: Questioned but Not Disproven.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:75-76.
PubMed

KURLANSKY PA
To Graft or Not to Graft?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:141.
PubMed

DUBOIS BG, Houben IB, Khaja MS, Yang B, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in the Setting of Compromised Distal Landing Zones.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:237-245.
PubMed Abstract available

VOETSCH A, Pregartner G, Berghold A, Seitelberger R, et al
How Do Type of Preoperative P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitor and Withdrawal Time Affect Bleeding?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:77-84.
PubMed Abstract available

ZAFRIR B, Leviner DB, Saliba W, Sharoni E, et al
Prognostic Interplay of Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia, and Diabetes in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:94-101.
PubMed Abstract available

NAJM HK, Ahmad M, Salam Y, Klein J, et al
Early Outcomes for In Situ Pericardial Roll Repair for Distant Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:169-175.
PubMed Abstract available

KONZ MG, Rossi PJ, Rokkas CK
Calcified Homograft With Aortic Insufficiency: A Hybrid Alternative Approach to Clamping.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e51-e53.
PubMed Abstract available

ROGERS MP, Tumpudi A, Saade-Yordan C, Hooker RL, et al
Repair of Massive Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection in a Jehovah's Witness Using Bloodless Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e7-e9.
PubMed Abstract available

HOUEIJEH A, Godart F, Pagniez J, Hascoet S, et al
From Fontan to Anatomical Repair 16 Years Later.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e15-e17.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2020

SHI D, Zhang B, Motamed M, Lee S, et al
Higher Mortality in Women after Coronary Artery Bypass: Meta-analysis & Bias Analysis of Confounding.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)32171.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAMOTO T, Mutsuga M, Matsuura A, Miyahara K, et al
Long-term outcome 10 years after free gastroepiploic artery graft for coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)32166.
PubMed Abstract available

QUIN JA, Noubani M, Rove JY, Krstacic JE, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Transit-Time Flow Measurement: Graft Patency and Clinical Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)32150.
PubMed Abstract available

MAURIZI G, D'Andrilli A, Vanni C, Ciccone AM, et al
Direct Cross-Clamping for Resection of Lung Cancer Invading the Aortic Arch or the Subclavian Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32148.
PubMed Abstract available

VACA-CARTAGENA BF, Lee CY, Tran HA, Fernandes T, et al
Successful concomitant pulmonary thromboendarterectomy and heart transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)32122.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMPRIDIS S, George SJ
Non-Autologous Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)32119.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKAEEN FG
Right or Left Internal Thoracic Artery to the Left Anterior Descending Artery: Informed Choice or Flip a Coin.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1925.
PubMed

BOZZANI A, Danesino V, Franciscone M
Kommerell's Diverticulum and Early Endovascular Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:2109-2110.
PubMed

TEELIN J, Kantamneni V, Nicolosi A
A Dissection Within an Ascending Aortic Graft?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e565.
PubMed

OHIRA S, Spielvogel D, Lansman SL, Kai M, et al
Less Invasive Reoperative Ventricular Assist Device Insertion for Patients With Patent Bypass Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e545-e547.
PubMed Abstract available

VANDENBERGE J, Kurlansky P, Takeda K, Yamabe T, et al
In Situ Composition of Valved Conduit for Complex Reoperative Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e549-e550.
PubMed Abstract available

KHAN FM, Naik A, Hameed I, Robinson NB, et al
Open Repair of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1941-1949.
PubMed Abstract available

OUCHI T, Kato N, Kato H, Higashigawa T, et al
Relevance of Aortic Dissection Chronicity to the Development of Stent Graft-induced New Entry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1983-1989.
PubMed Abstract available

JABAGI H, Tran D, Glineur D, Rubens FD, et al
Optimal Configuration for Bypass of the Left Anterior Descending Artery During Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1917-1925.
PubMed Abstract available

JASWAL V, Singh Thingnam SK, Kumar V, Munirathinam GK, et al
Surgical Valve Repair of Native Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis Using the Ozaki Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e509-e511.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2020

RATHORE K
Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy: A time tested but markedly under-performed technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 27. pii: S0003-4975(20)32026.
PubMed

BONILLA-RAMIREZ C, Ibarra C, Binsalamah ZM, Adachi I, et al
Coronary Artery Anomalies Are Associated with Increased Mortality After Truncus Arteriosus Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31908.
PubMed Abstract available

ALI HASSAN SM, Palacios CM, Ethier T, Bisleri G, et al
Improved Safety of Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e449-e450.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S, Rosati CM, El-Dalati S
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection During the COVID-19 Outbreak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e405-e407.
PubMed Abstract available

MAIR H, Jilek C, Haas B, Lamm P, et al
Ticagrelor and Rivaroxaban Elimination With CytoSorb Adsorber Before Urgent Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e369-e370.
PubMed Abstract available

CIBIN G, D'Onofrio A, Antonello M, Guglielmi C, et al
Bailout Implantation of a New Single-Branch Stent Graft for the Aortic Arch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e371-e373.
PubMed Abstract available

OISHI K, Arai H, Yoshida T, Oi K, et al
Coronary Ostial Patch Angioplasty With Femoral Artery in Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e427-e430.
PubMed Abstract available

RABENSTEIN A, Bilfinger T, Loh S, McLarty A, et al
Explantation of an Infected TEVAR With an Extra-Anatomic Arch Reconstruction Along the Right Heart.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e357-e359.
PubMed Abstract available

MIZUNO T, Ohuchi K, Fujiwara T, Oi K, et al
Development of a Novel Heart Positioner for Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1746-1750.
PubMed Abstract available

O'HARA D, McLarty A, Sun E, Itagaki S, et al
Type-A Aortic Dissection and Cerebral Perfusion: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1461-1467.
PubMed Abstract available

WEISSLER EH, Voigt SL, Raman V, Jawitz O, et al
Permissive Hypertension and Collateral Revascularization May Allow Avoidance of Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1469-1474.
PubMed Abstract available

CZERNY M, Eggebrecht H, Rousseau H, Mouroz PR, et al
Distal Stent Graft-Induced New Entry After TEVAR or FET: Insights Into a New Disease From EuREC.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1494-1500.
PubMed Abstract available

NIENABER CA, Yuan X, Aboukoura M, Blanke P, et al
Improved Remodeling With TEVAR and Distal Bare-Metal Stent in Acute Complicated Type B Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1572-1579.
PubMed Abstract available

BOJKO MM, Suhail M, Bavaria JE, Habertheuer A, et al
Fate of the Preserved Sinuses of Valsalva After Emergency Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1476-1483.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2020

FERRARIS VA
Why Is MIDCAB the Least Likely Option for Coronary Revascularization?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 21. pii: S0003-4975(20)31725.
PubMed

DOBARIA V, Hadaya J, Sanaiha Y, Aguayo E, et al
The Pragmatic Impact of Frailty on Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31703.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Z, Xia L, Li X, Shen J, et al
Genetic Polymorphisms and Perioperative Bleeding in Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)31697.
PubMed Abstract available

ROYSE AG, Bellomo R, Royse CF, Clarke-Errey S, et al
Radial Artery versus Bilateral Mammary Composite Y Coronary Artery Grafting: 15-year Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31684.
PubMed Abstract available

SAITO A, Kumamaru H, Miyata H, Motomura N, et al
Device use for proximal anastomosis on ascending aorta in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)31661.
PubMed Abstract available

HESS N, Seese L, Sultan I, Mulukutla S, et al
The Impact of Race on Outcomes of Revascularization for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(20)31626.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHUMACHER KR
Palliation But Not Cure-Meeting the Lifetime Needs of Fontan Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1378-1379.
PubMed

RAJAB TK, Jaggers J
Extracardiac Fontan Operation: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1119-1122.
PubMed

MISFELD M, Verevkin A, Borger MA
Pneumorrhachis After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e349.
PubMed

MOSCARELLI M, Bonifazi R, Nasso G, Di Bari N, et al
A Modified Technique for Ascending Aorta Replacement With Sinotubular Junction Stabilization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e335-e337.
PubMed Abstract available

AMABILE A, Williams EE, Rastogi U, Torregrossa G, et al
Nasogastric Tube: A Novel Way to Prevent Iatrogenic Bleeding in Emergent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e269-e270.
PubMed Abstract available

KREIBICH M, Bunte D, Berger T, Votsch A, et al
Distal Stent Graft-Induced New Entries After the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1271-1279.
PubMed Abstract available

JORMALAINEN M, Raivio P, Mustonen C, Honkanen HP, et al
Direct Aortic Versus Peripheral Arterial Cannulation in Surgery for Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1251-1258.
PubMed Abstract available

ESMAEILI A, Fichtlscherer S, Holubec T, Albrecht M, et al
Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation Based on Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e323-e325.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG L, Dalziel KM, du Plessis K, Winlaw DS, et al
Long-term Out-of-Hospital Health Care Use for Fontan Survivors Across Childhood.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1372-1378.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2020

MANGHELLI JL, Kelly MO, Carter DI, Gauthier JM, et al
Pericardial mitochondrial DNA levels are associated with atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31483.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARMA V, Chen K, Alansari SA, Verma B, et al
Outcomes of early coronary angiography or revascularization after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31475.
PubMed Abstract available

TAN CW, Marathe SP, Kwon MH, Chavez M, et al
Ascending Aortoplasty in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31477.
PubMed Abstract available

HADDAD DN, Shipe ME, Absi TS, Danter MR, et al
Preparing for Bundled Payments: Impact of Complications Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Costs.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31456.
PubMed Abstract available

PANDEY AK, Lee NS, Marsal J, Knowlton KU, et al
Evaluation of routine coronary angiography prior to pulmonary thromboendarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31458.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM ER, Lee CH, Kim WH, Lim JH, et al
Primary Versus Staged Repair in Neonates with Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31449.
PubMed Abstract available

MARATHE SP, d'Udekem Y, Winlaw DS
What Is the Ideal Age for the Fontan Operation?: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1095-1096.
PubMed

XUE Y, Zhou Q, Pan J, Cao H, et al
"Double Jacket Wrapping" Root Reconstruction for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1060-1062.
PubMed Abstract available

LI CS, Lu Z, Yan Y, Shen YH, et al
Three-Dimensional Printing-Assisted Fabrication of Stent Graft to Reconstruct the Total Aortic Arch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1055-1059.
PubMed Abstract available

TA J, Mishra S, Vaidya A, Forfia PR, et al
Cangrelor and Heparin for Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e161-e163.
PubMed Abstract available

KURODA Y, Uchida T, Hamasaki A, Yamashita A, et al
Treatment Strategy for Severe Airway Stenosis Due to a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e195-e197.
PubMed Abstract available

AXTELL A, Eagleton M, Conrad M, Isselbacher E, et al
Total Arch Replacement and Frozen Elephant Trunk for Acute Complicated Type B Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e213-e216.
PubMed Abstract available

MAINWARING RD, Collins RT, MacMillen KL, Palmon M, et al
Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction After Failed Pulmonary Artery Stents.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:949-955.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUNAGA N, Ribeiro RVP, Lafreniere-Roula M, Manlhiot C, et al
Left Ventricular Size and Outcomes in Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Less Than 20.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:863-869.
PubMed Abstract available

LI Z, Wu R, Liu C, Liu D, et al
Endovascular Repair for Kommerell Diverticulum With Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e217-e219.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN LINDEN A, Hecker F, Lehmann-Grube J, Arsalan M, et al
Randomized Trial of 2 Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting Devices-Immunofluorescence Assessment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:897-902.
PubMed Abstract available

QIU ZH, Chen LW, Liao LM, Xiao J, et al
Efficiency of Modified Triple-Branched Stent Graft in Type I Aortic Dissection: Two-Year Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:925-932.
PubMed Abstract available

BILKHU R, Tome M, Marciniak A, Edsell M, et al
Does the Aortic Annulus Dilate After Aortic Root Remodeling?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:943-947.
PubMed Abstract available

RORRIS FP, Tsipas P, Kratimenos T, Kokotsakis J, et al
Failure of Endovascular Repair in the Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e245.
PubMed

LOU X, Duwayri YM, Jordan WD Jr, Chen EP, et al
The Safety and Efficacy of Extended TEVAR in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:799-806.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL HJ, Azizzadeh A, Matsumoto AH, Velazquez OC, et al
Five-Year Outcomes From the United States Pivotal Trial of Valiant Captivia Stent Graft for Blunt Aortic Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:815-820.
PubMed Abstract available

TAHIRI M, Bykova A, Dunne B, Barth D, et al
Preoperative Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Plasmapheresis for Urgent Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia-Positive Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e231-e232.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2020

NAJM HK, Karamlou T, Ahmad M, Hassan S, et al
Early Outcomes of Trans-Conal Repair of Trans-septal Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Sinus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)31322.
PubMed Abstract available

MASTROIACOVO G, Manganiello S, Pirola S, Tedesco C, et al
Very long-term outcome of Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31315.
PubMed Abstract available

FERRARIS VA
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:597-598.
PubMed

VIEGAS M, Diaz-Castrillon CE, Castro-Medina M, Da Fonseca Da Silva L, et al
Bidirectional Glenn Procedure in Patients Less Than 3 Months of Age: A 14-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:622-629.
PubMed Abstract available

FANG K, Shu C, Luo M, Li M, et al
First-in-Human Implantation of Gutter-Free Design Chimney Stent Graft for Aortic Arch Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:664-669.
PubMed Abstract available

DI EUSANIO M, Cefarelli M, Alfonsi J, Berretta P, et al
Arch Surgery for Type Ia Endoleak: How to Remain Normothermic and Avoid Circulatory Arrest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e139-e141.
PubMed Abstract available

YONEYAMA F, Matsubara M, Kato H, Tsukada T, et al
Slit Orifice Aortic Cusp Extension Technique for Small Bicuspid Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e143-e145.
PubMed Abstract available

DESAI MH, Sinha P, Jonas RA, Ramakrishnan K, et al
Modified Yasui Operation Using Cryopreserved Femoral Vein Homograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e147-e149.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRMANN JL, Larson EE, Mastropietro CW, Rodefeld MD, et al
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Infant Truncus Arteriosus: A 37-year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:630-637.
PubMed Abstract available

MARATHE SP, Zannino D, Cao JY, du Plessis K, et al
Heterotaxy Is Not a Risk Factor for Adverse Long-Term Outcomes After Fontan Completion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:646-653.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM JH, Lee SH, Lee S, Youn YN, et al
The Impact of a Reentry Tear After Open Repair of Nonsyndromic Acute Type I Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:475-482.
PubMed Abstract available

YONG MS, Zhu MZL, Huang L, Griffiths S, et al
Long-Term Quality of Life Outcomes in Adult Survivors After Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:654-659.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG L, Tao C, Xu M, Tao L, et al
Life-Threatening Giant Pseudoaneurysm After Bentall Operation in Patient With Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e151.
PubMed

July 2020

AFFLU DK, Seese L, Sultan I, Gleason T, et al
Very Early Discharge After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Does Not Impact Readmission or Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31216.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Robinson NB
Why surgical treatment of anomalous coronary arteries is still up for debate.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)31169.
PubMed

SZWED K, Andryszczyk M, Borkowska A
Biochemical markers-based prediction of neuropsychiatric complications after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)31162.
PubMed

MATTHEWS CR, Millward JB, Faiza Z, Namburi N, et al
Outcomes of surgical coronary revascularization performed pre-solid abdominal organ transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jul 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)31109.
PubMed Abstract available

CLEMENT K, Lawton JS
Increased Glucose Variability: Fueling Poor Postoperative Outcomes or Indicating a Rocky Postoperative Course?: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:342-343.
PubMed

GRAU JB
No Excuse for Inadequate Adherence to Guideline-Driven Medical Therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:19.
PubMed

MAGUIRE D, Grocott HP
Glucose Variability and Adverse Outcomes: Mechanistic Link or Just Epiphenomenon?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:342.
PubMed

ZHANG X, Guo Y, Pan J, Zhang K, et al
Endovascular Management of a Short-neck Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm With Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e75.
PubMed

BELLER JP, Chancellor WZ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, et al
Hospital Variability Drives Inconsistency in Antiplatelet Use After Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:13-19.
PubMed Abstract available

BLANCO HERRERA OR, Torregrosa-Puerta S, Dominguez-Massa C, Guevara-Bonilla A, et al
Giant Circumflex Aneurysm With Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Guided by Three-Dimensional Printing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e1-e4.
PubMed Abstract available

MARATHE SP, Cao JY, Celermajer D, Ayer J, et al
Outcomes of the Fontan Operation for Patients With Heterotaxy: A Meta-Analysis of 848 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:307-315.
PubMed Abstract available

LIANG TM, Martinez JJ, Jessen ME, Wait MA, et al
Percutaneous Aspiration for Septic Thrombi in Burn Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e5-e7.
PubMed Abstract available

DESHPANDE A, Chandrashekhara SH, Kumar S, Shaw M, et al
Diagnostic Dilemma in a Case of Diffuse Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation With Vascular Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e47-e49.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANZESE I, Giambruno V, Tropea I, Linardi D, et al
Urgent Surgery for Pituitary Adenoma Bleeding After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e19-e21.
PubMed Abstract available

HEO W, Song SW, Kim TH, Lim SH, et al
Impact of Supraaortic Intimal Tears on Aortic Diameter Changes After Nontotal Arch Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:20-26.
PubMed Abstract available

ALHUSSAINI M, Arnaoutakis GJ, Scali ST, Giles KA, et al
Impact of Secondary Aortic Interventions After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair on Long-Term Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:27-38.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2020

SPADACCIO C, Gaudino MF
The need for randomized trials in cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)31031.
PubMed

WEISMANN CG, Grell BS, Odermarsky M, Mellander M, et al
Echocardiographic predictors of recoarctation following surgical repair - a Swedish national study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(20)31030.
PubMed Abstract available

MEGNA D, Chikwe J
Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)30991.
PubMed

ZHU Y, Lingala B, Wang H, Woo YJ, et al
Bilateral vs. Single Internal Mammary Artery Grafts for Coronary Artery Bypass in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)31013.
PubMed Abstract available

SAID SM
Coronary Artery Bypass for Anomalous Coronary Arteries: Something I will not do.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30967.
PubMed

WOOD A, Eghtesad B, Menon KN, Fares M, et al
Safety and outcomes of combined liver transplantation and cardiac surgery in cirrhosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30956.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEA-VERA R, Zhang Q, Amin A, Shah RM, et al
Development of a Risk Score to Predict 90-day Readmission after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30964.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK J, Lee SH, Jeong DS, Lee YT, et al
Association between beta-Blocker and Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Before and After 1 Year.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30942.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAKA A, Al-Rstum Z, Zhou N, Hassan M, et al
Feasibility and Durability of the Modified Cabrol Coronary Artery Reattachment Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)30939.
PubMed Abstract available

WU F, Feng X, Wu Y, Yu M, et al
Interleukin-6 receptor Asp358 A/C polymorphism is associated with postoperative atrial fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)30937.
PubMed Abstract available

HAN JJ, Bojko MM, Duda MM, Iyengar A, et al
Association among Surgeon Experience, Patient Risk, and Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)30936.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Ruel M, Obadia JF, De Bonis M, et al
Methodologic considerations on four cardiovascular interventions trials with contradictory results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30911.
PubMed Abstract available

NODA M, Takami Y, Amano K, Sakurai Y, et al
Relation of Fractional Flow Reserve with Transit time Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Flow Measurement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30901.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
Long-term Outcomes Following Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30891.
PubMed Abstract available

MOON MR, Henn MC, Maniar HS, Pasque MK, et al
Impact of Surgical Experience on Operative Mortality Following Reoperative Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)30873.
PubMed Abstract available

MANNACIO V, Mannacio L, Iannelli G
Point-of-Care Guided Strategy for Clopidigrel Suspension in Patients Undergoing Coronary Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1951-1952.
PubMed

HSIA TY
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1902-1903.
PubMed

ATKINS MD, Reardon MJ
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1864.
PubMed

VENDRAMIN I, Frigatti P, Benedetti G, Lechiancole A, et al
Management of a Mobile Intraluminal Thrombus After a Frozen Elephant Trunk in Horton Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e463.
PubMed

KANAPARTHI J, Kashem MA, Suryapalam M, Zhao H, et al
Prior and Perioperative Revascularization Does Not Affect Survival in Lung Transplant Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1677-1683.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Z, Brown C, Khurshan F, Kreibich M, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Trends and Outcomes in Over 27,000 Medicare Patients for Descending Thoracic Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1757-1764.
PubMed Abstract available

DUBOIS RL, Raisig E, Stanifer BP
Gossypiboma Mimicking Fluorodeoxyglucose-avid Lung Nodule.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e403-e405.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Cibin G, Caraffa R, Rubino M, et al
A New and Unexpected Complication After Arch Stent Grafting for Residual Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e429-e430.
PubMed Abstract available

KOMORI M, Hoashi T, Shimada M, Kitano M, et al
Impact of Phrenic Nerve Palsy on Late Fontan Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1897-1902.
PubMed Abstract available

SOHN SH, Lee Y, Choi JW, Hwang HY, et al
Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery In Situ Versus Y-Composite Graftings: Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1773-1780.
PubMed Abstract available

MASOUDKABIR F, Yavari N, Pashang M, Sadeghian S, et al
Smoking Cessation After Surgery and Midterm Outcomes of Surgical Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1874-1879.
PubMed Abstract available

HERNANDEZ JA, Stranix JT, Piwnica-Worms W, Azoury SC, et al
Omental Flap Coverage for Management of Thoracic Aortic Graft Infection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1845-1849.
PubMed Abstract available

VAN DER WEIJDE E, Heijmen RH, van Schaik PM, Hazenberg CEVB, et al
Total Endovascular Repair of the Aortic Arch: Initial Experience in the Netherlands.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1858-1863.
PubMed Abstract available

MARTIN C, Evangelista A, Serrano-Fiz S, Villar S, et al
Aortic Complications in Marfan Syndrome: Should We Anticipate Preventive Aortic Root Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1850-1857.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYWOOD N, Mehaffey JH, Chancellor WZ, Beller JP, et al
Burden of Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)30769.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2020

AYERS B, Wood K, Cameron S, Marinescu M, et al
Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy with No Systemic Anticoagulation for Patient with Recent Stroke.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 27. pii: S0003-4975(20)30763.
PubMed Abstract available

AGUAYO E, Dobaria V, Sareh S, Sanaiha Y, et al
A National Analysis of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30735.
PubMed Abstract available

DONG W, Ma W, Du J
Hemothorax Caused by Rupture of Pericardiophrenic Vein Varix.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e393.
PubMed

LEE HY, Huang WL, Cheng LL, Huang LT, et al
A Rare Cause of Misplaced Port Catheter: Episternal Ossicles With Abundant Fibrous Capsule.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e391.
PubMed

KUO G, Chen SW, Lee CC, Chen JJ, et al
Latent Trajectories of Fluid Balance Are Associated With Outcomes in Cardiac and Aortic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1343-1349.
PubMed Abstract available

JIANG H, Liu Y, Yang Z, Ge Y, et al
Total Arch Replacement via Single Upper-Hemisternotomy Approach in Patients With Type A Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1394-1399.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANKEL WC, Song HK, Milewski RK, Shalhub S, et al
Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair in Patients With Heritable Aortic Disease in the GenTAC Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1378-1384.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM YS, Cho YH, Sung K, Kim DK, et al
Clinical Outcome of Extraanatomic Bypass for Midaortic Syndrome Caused by Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1419-1425.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUHOUT I, Ben-Ali W, Khalaf D, Raboisson MJ, et al
Effect of Fenestration on Fontan Procedure Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis and Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1467-1474.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU Y, MacArthur JW, Lui NS, Lee AM, et al
Surgical Management for Aortoesophageal Fistula After Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1611-1613.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN PC, Dodge-Khatami J, Hanfland RA, Sinha R, et al
Resuscitating the Chimney Graft to Innominate Artery for Straightforward Cannulation During Infancy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e379-e381.
PubMed Abstract available

UCHIBORI A, Okada S, Takeda-Miyata N, Tsunezuka H, et al
Omental Flap for Bronchopleural Fistula After Pneumonectomy and Aorta Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e349-e351.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2020

AUDO A, Bonato V, Cavozza C, Maj G, et al
Acute Pulmonary Embolism in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Treated with Surgical Embolectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30616.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBINSON NB, Hameed I, Naik A, Ishtiaq MF, et al
Effect of Concomitant Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Outcomes of Ascending Aortic Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 25. pii: S0003-4975(20)30608.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG L, Lin S, Zhang H, Gu D, et al
Long-term Graft Patency after Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: A CORONARY Trial Cohort.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30582.
PubMed Abstract available

WIRTZ SP
Is surgical therapy of pulmonary embolism still the last chance?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30565.
PubMed

FABRE O, Rebet O, Carjaliu I, Radutoiu M, et al
Severe Acute Proximal Pulmonary Embolism and COVID-19: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(20)30570.
PubMed Abstract available

KENNEY PS, Nielsen PH, Modrau IS
Daytime-dependent cardioprotection in cardiac surgery. A large propensity-matched cohort study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 13. pii: S0003-4975(20)30542.
PubMed Abstract available

DOAN TT, Molossi S, Qureshi AM, McKenzie ED, et al
Intraseptal Anomalous Coronary Artery with Myocardial Infarction: Novel Surgical Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30515.
PubMed Abstract available

BRUNO VD, Zakkar M, Guida G, Rapetto F, et al
Combined degenerative mitral valve and coronary surgery: early outcomes and 10-year survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30505.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU SH, Xue FS, Hou HJ
Determining predictive ability of novel markers for neurological complications after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)30520.
PubMed

PUSKAS JD
OPCAB: It Matters How You Do It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1119.
PubMed

APPOO JJ
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1183.
PubMed

ANSARI A, Cobert J, Navuluri N, Cheng G, et al
Intrapulmonary Activated Factor VII for Hemoptysis Complicating Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e243-e245.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE WY, Park WK, Kwon BS, Choi ES, et al
Impact of Gestational Age on Surgical Outcomes in Patients With Functionally Single Ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1260-1266.
PubMed Abstract available

FILARDO G, da Graca B, Sass DM, Hamilton J, et al
Preoperative beta-Blockers as a Coronary Surgery Quality Metric: The Lack of Evidence of Efficacy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1150-1158.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN Y, Ma WG, Li JR, Zheng J, et al
Can Frozen Elephant Trunk Cure Type I Dissection Confined to Thoracic Aorta in Marfan Syndrome?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:1174-1182.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

MULLAN CW, Newman J, Geib M, Pichert MD, et al
Modern treatment trends and outcomes of pulmonary embolism with and without hemodynamic significance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)30415.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG L, He G, Imin E, Tao C, et al
''Chimney'' Bentall Procedure in the Small Aortic Root After Prior Aortic Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30408.
PubMed Abstract available

BRULS S, Durieux R, Gach O, Lancellotti P, et al
Sudden Cardiac Death Revealed by an Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Sinus of Valsalva.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 22. pii: S0003-4975(20)30407.
PubMed Abstract available

PERCY ED, Shah R, Hirji S, Tartarini R, et al
National Outcomes of Surgical Embolectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30394.
PubMed Abstract available

HUCKABY LV, Seese LM, Sultan I, Gleason TG, et al
The Impact of Sex on Outcomes after Revascularization for Multivessel Coronary Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 18. pii: S0003-4975(20)30397.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Chikwe J, Falk V, Lawton JS, et al
Transatlantic Editorial: The Use of Multiple Arterial Grafts for Coronary Revascularization in Europe and North America.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(19)31912.
PubMed

NAVANI RV, Baradi A, Huang KLC, Jin D, et al
Preoperative Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio is not associated with Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)30358.
PubMed Abstract available

GUENTHER TM, Sherazee EA, Wisneski AD, Gustafson JD, et al
Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(20)30352.
PubMed Abstract available

CHOI JH, O'Malley TJ, Maynes EJ, Weber MP, et al
Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy Outcomes for Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 6. pii: S0003-4975(20)30345.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAUVETTE V, El-Hamamsy I
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:735-736.
PubMed

SCHAFFER JM, Brinkman WT
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:686-687.
PubMed

LOMBARDI JV, Hughes GC, Appoo JJ, Bavaria JE, et al
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Reporting Standards for Type B Aortic Dissections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:959-981.
PubMed Abstract available

KROMBHOLZ-REINDL P, Winkler A, Steindl J, Voetsch A, et al
An Alternative Approach to Build a "Biologic Bentall" From a Pericardial Tube and a Sutureless Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e207-e209.
PubMed Abstract available

CHANG H, Hadro NC, Norris MA, Morris ME, et al
Endovascular Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injuries in Right Arch Vessel Anatomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e225.
PubMed

SARNO LA, Walters HL 3rd, Bondarenko I, Thomas R, et al
Significant Improvements in Mortality After the Fontan Operation in Children With Down Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:835-841.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOREISHI M, Shah A, Jeudy J, Pasrija C, et al
Endovascular Repair of Ascending Aortic Disease in High-Risk Patients Yields Favorable Outcome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:678-685.
PubMed Abstract available

HAENSIG M, Schmidt A, Staab H, Steiner S, et al
Endovascular Repair of the Thoracic or Thoracoabdominal Aorta Following the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:695-701.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

HEMLI JM, Scheinerman SJ, Lesser ML, Ahn S, et al
Transfusion in Elective Aortic Root Replacement: Analysis of the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)30249.
PubMed Abstract available

COLLI A, Raanani E, Cobiella J, Wrobel K, et al
Transapical and transfemoral combined mitral valve repair with annular and leaflet therapies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(20)30186.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN J, Qian X, Shi Y, Qi H, et al
Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement for Aortico left ventricular tunnel with Bicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30096.
PubMed Abstract available

BACKER CL
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:573.
PubMed

KALKAN S, Guner A, Bayam E, Tasci AE, et al
Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Caused by Idiopathic Pulmonary Artery Hypertension.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e149.
PubMed

ITAGAKI S, Chikwe J, Sun E, Chu D, et al
Impact of Cerebral Perfusion on Outcomes of Aortic Surgery: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:428-435.
PubMed Abstract available

NORTON EL, Wu X, Farhat L, Kim KM, et al
Dissection of Arch Branches Alone: An Indication for Aggressive Arch Management in Type A Dissection?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:487-494.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRAHARA N, Miyata H, Motomura N, Kohsaka S, et al
Procedure- and Hospital-Level Variation of Deep Sternal Wound Infection From All-Japan Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:547-554.
PubMed Abstract available

SANAIHA Y, Kavianpour B, Downey P, Morchi R, et al
National Study of Index and Readmission Mortality and Costs for Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Patients With Renal Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:458-464.
PubMed Abstract available

EUDAILEY KW, Von Mering G, Johanson P, English J, et al
Total Endovascular Arch Repair Using Needle Fenestration and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e127-e129.
PubMed Abstract available

NELSON JS, Hurtado CG, Wearden PD
Surgery for Dysphagia Lusoria in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e131-e133.
PubMed Abstract available

TEWARI P, Dixit A, Pande S, Agarwal SK, et al
Obstructing Granuloma in Main Pulmonary Trunk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e109-e111.
PubMed Abstract available

MIMBIMI C, Hajj-Chahine J, Allain G, Jayle C, et al
Dissecting Thoracic Aneurysm in Takayasu Arteritis With Concomitant Tuberculosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e119-e121.
PubMed Abstract available

TANAKA A, Afifi RO, Safi HJ, Estrera AL, et al
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Patient With Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e91-e93.
PubMed Abstract available

PALANISAMY V, Mohandoss BK, Ravikumar MS, Raman R K, et al
Uncommon Anatomic Variation of Left Internal Mammary Artery: God-Created Y-Graft Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e113-e114.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2020

GAUDINO M, Robinson NB, Hameed I, Girardi LN, et al
Coronary bypass with the free internal thoracic artery to treat anomalous right coronary artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30064.
PubMed Abstract available

KASAI M, Osako M, Yoshino H
Novel Low-Cost, High-Fidelity, Portable Simulation Device for Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jan 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)30068.
PubMed

DALEN M
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:305.
PubMed

HELDER MRK, Schaff HV, Day CN, Pochettino A, et al
Regional and Temporal Trends in the Outcomes of Repairs for Acute Type A Aortic Dissections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:26-33.
PubMed Abstract available

TYNER J, Baradarian S, Armstrong B, Cutter S, et al
Bilateral Brachiocephalic Vein and Superior Vena Cava Reconstruction With an Aortic Allograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e49-e50.
PubMed Abstract available

ALPAT S, Forgie KA, VonderMuhll I, Freed DH, et al
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement 3 Decades After Repair of Aortico-Left Ventricular Tunnel.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e37-e39.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL MD, Hyde JAJ
Percutaneous Management of Coronary Button Kinking After Emergency Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e1-e2.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI Y, Shibata T, Fujii H, Morisaki A, et al
Aortic and Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using Autologous Pericardium in Narrow Annuli.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:e13-e15.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU X, Ao H
Discontinuation of Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel on Bleeding: Essential Role of Antifibrinolytic Agents.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;109:305.
PubMed

December 2019

MAZZEFFI MA, Gammie JS, Tanaka K, Holmes SD, et al
Maryland's global budget revenue program and coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31905.
PubMed Abstract available

SZWED K, Slomka A, Pawliszak W, Szwed M, et al
Novel markers for predicting type 2 neurological complications of coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)31889.
PubMed Abstract available

GHOREISHI M, DiChiacchio L, Pasrija C, Ghazi A, et al
Predictors of Recovery in Patients Supported with VA-ECMO for Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31867.
PubMed Abstract available

VINNAKOTA A, Idrees JJ, Rosinski BF, Tucker NJ, et al
Outcomes of Repair of Kommerell Diverticulum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1745-1750.
PubMed Abstract available

BOZSO SJ, Nagendran J, Chu MWA, Kiaii B, et al
Single-Stage Management of Dynamic Malperfusion Using a Novel Arch Remodeling Hybrid Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1768-1775.
PubMed Abstract available

NEWLAND RF, Baker RA, Woodman RJ, Barnes MB, et al
Predictive Capacity of Oxygen Delivery During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Acute Kidney Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1807-1814.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG C, Hua Z, Liu J, Yan F, et al
Reoperation With Coronary Reimplantation After Takeuchi Repair of Bland-White-Garland Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:e381-e382.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2019

MOELLER P, Naidu S, Bavaria J, Vallabhajosyula P, et al
Instabilities in Aortic Length after TEVAR and Reoperation: 12 Years of Follow-up Imaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31739.
PubMed Abstract available

PANHWAR MS, Deo SV, Gupta T, Khera S, et al
Weekend Surgery and Outcomes of Patients Admitted for Non-Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31736.
PubMed Abstract available

IRIBARNE A, Leavitt BJ, Westbrook BM, Quinn R, et al
The Thirty-Year Influence of a Regional Consortium on Quality Improvement in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(19)31738.
PubMed Abstract available

TRUSTY PM, Wei ZA, Rychik J, Graham A, et al
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Derived Metrics are Predictive of Liver Fibrosis in Fontan Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Nov 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31696.
PubMed Abstract available

MERY CM, De Leon LE, Trujillo-Diaz D, Ocampo EC, et al
Contemporary Outcomes of the Fontan Operation: A Large Single-Institution Cohort.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1439-1446.
PubMed Abstract available

SIMON BV, Swartz MF, Orie JM, Adams HR, et al
Neurodevelopmental Delay After the Neonatal Repair of Coarctation and Arch Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1416-1422.
PubMed Abstract available

UMANA-PIZANO JB, Nissen AP, Sandhu HK, Miller CC, et al
Acute Type A Dissection Repair by High-Volume Vs Low-Volume Surgeons at a High-Volume Aortic Center.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019;108:1330-1336.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2019

BALKHY HH, Kitahara H, Hirai T, Matsukage H, et al
Residual SYNTAX Score after Advanced Hybrid Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 8. pii: S0003-4975(19)31559.
PubMed Abstract available

FILARDO G, Pollock BD, da Graca B, Phan TK, et al
Post-coronary artery bypass graft atrial fibrillation event count and survival: differences by sex.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)31490.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2019

HU Z, Chen S, Du J, Gu D, et al
An In-hospital Mortality Risk Model for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in China.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 18. pii: S0003-4975(19)31404.
PubMed Abstract available

NAWATA K, D'Agostino RS, Habib RH, Kumamaru H, et al
First Database Comparison Between the United States and Japan; Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 17. pii: S0003-4975(19)31399.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK SJ, Kim HJ, Kim JB, Jung SH, et al
Sequential versus Individual Saphenous Vein Grafting during Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 17. pii: S0003-4975(19)31398.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
Midterm outcomes for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting in octogenarians.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 17. pii: S0003-4975(19)31401.
PubMed Abstract available

TADOKORO N, Inoue Y, Minatoya K, Matsuda H, et al
Morphology of Sinus of Valsalva after aortic valve sparing root replacement using Valsalva graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 12. pii: S0003-4975(19)31376.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKAGUCHI T, Mizuno T, Ryomoto M, Sekiya N, et al
A new multi-suction heart positioner for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)31357.
PubMed Abstract available

FOGEL MA, Trusty PM, Nicolson S, Spray T, et al
Cross-Sectional Magnetic Resonance and Modeling Comparison From Just After Fontan To The Teen Years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 10. pii: S0003-4975(19)31355.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM KB, Choi JW, Oh SJ, Hwang HY, et al
Twenty-year experience with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and early postoperative angiography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep 6. pii: S0003-4975(19)31279.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2019

OJHA V, Ganga K, Sinha M, Sharma A, et al
Right coronary artery pseudoaneurysm after drug eluting stent: Dilemma solved on dual source CT.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 31. pii: S0003-4975(19)31263.
PubMed

HICKS GL
Epiaortic Ultrasound to Prevent Stroke in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (Commentary).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(19)31251.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Benedetto U, Fremes SE, Hare DL, et al
Angiographic outcome of coronary artery bypass grafts: Radial Artery Database International Alliance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)31226.
PubMed Abstract available

SAQIB NU, Ray HM, Al Rstum Z, Rommens KL, et al
Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Ascending Aorta Secondary to Embolized Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 24. pii: S0003-4975(19)31220.
PubMed Abstract available

BIANCARI F, Santini F, Tauriainen T, Bancone C, et al
Epiaortic Ultrasound to Prevent Stroke in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 14. pii: S0003-4975(19)31181.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU X, Zhang W, Chen N, Wang L, et al
Can Preoperative C - reactive Protein Predict Bleeding after On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 9. pii: S0003-4975(19)31158.
PubMed Abstract available

BECKMANN E, Leone A, Martens A, Mariani C, et al
A Comparison of Two Strategies for Aortic Valve-sparing Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Aug 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)31068.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2019

KANG Y, Li J, Wang T, Wei J, et al
Left Main Coronary Artery Dissection Complicating Valve Replacement Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 27. pii: S0003-4975(19)31065.
PubMed Abstract available

PARKER DM, Owens SL, Ramkumar N, Likosky D, et al
Galectin-3 as a Predictor of Long-term Survival after Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)31038.
PubMed Abstract available

KANDAKURE PR, Batra M, Garre S, Nagendra S, et al
Direct Cannulation in Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery with limited resources.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 20. pii: S0003-4975(19)31041.
PubMed Abstract available

NAM SH, Kim H, Ro SK
Stent Thrombosis after Short-term Discontinuation of Ticagrelor for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(19)31010.
PubMed Abstract available

SKIBA R, Stamp N, Kehoe M, Merry C, et al
A rare pulmonary artery sarcoma, masquerading as pulmonary embolus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(19)30927.
PubMed Abstract available

CADOUR F, Gust L, Daviet F, Zieleskiewicz L, et al
Combined Management of a Broncho-Artery Fistula Post-lung Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jul 2. pii: S0003-4975(19)30916.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2019

KROEZE VJ, Lam KY, van Straten AHM, Houterman S, et al
Benefits of Endoscopic Vein Harvesting in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(19)30811.
PubMed Abstract available

GERDISCH MW, Weaver SD, Rankin JS, Badhwar V, et al
Repair of Aortic Valve Insufficiency and Ascending Aortic Aneurysm using Geometric Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Jun 7. pii: S0003-4975(19)30736.
PubMed Abstract available

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