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December 2021
1. 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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2. DE MARTINO A, Bortolotti U
   The AngioVac System: Effectiveness of Expanding Indications.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2113.
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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
6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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.
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    October 2021
15. 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.
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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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
25. ATOUI R
    Influenza Vaccination in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass: The Quest Continues.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1031.
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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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
30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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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40. 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
41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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51. 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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52. 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
53. 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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54. 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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55. 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.
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56. 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.
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57. 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.
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58. 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.
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59. 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.
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60. 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.
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    May 2021
61. HUI DS, Calhoon JH
    On Ventricular Aneurysms, Thrombi, and COVID-19: Reply.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1738.
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62. BABOKIN V
    Left Ventricular Reconstruction With Thrombectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1737-1738.
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63. FUKUHARA S
    Pulmonary Artery Dissection Associated With Aortopulmonary Artery Fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e385.
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64. 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.
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65. 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.
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66. 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.
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67. 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.
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68. 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.
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69. 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.
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70. 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.
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71. NAIMO PS, Konstantinov IE
    Surgery for Truncus Arteriosus: Contemporary Practice.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1442-1450.
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72. STEPHENS EH, Qureshi MY, Anderson JH, Ashikhmina E, et al
    Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt for Right Ventricular Unloading.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1435-1441.
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    April 2021
73. 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.
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74. 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.
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75. 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.
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76. 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.
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77. 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.
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78. UEKI C, Tsuneyoshi H
    Late Aortic Expansion After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Chronic DeBakey IIIb Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1271-1277.
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    March 2021
79. 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.
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80. 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.
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81. IKONOMIDIS JS
    Cardiothoracic Surgery: Reinventing the Wheel of Vascular Surgery Involvement: Reply.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1092.
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82. FERRARIS VA
    Early Discharge After CABG Is Not for Everyone: A Note of Caution.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:913-914.
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83. LEE TS, Chen FC, Li SJ
    Hybrid Surgeons Play a Mainstay Role in the Endovascular Era.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1091-1092.
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84. CELIK M, Ozkan M
    Alternate Approach to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Stage 1 Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e173-e175.
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85. 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.
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86. 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.
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87. 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.
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    February 2021
88. 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.
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89. 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.
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90. 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.
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91. 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.
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92. 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.
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93. 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.
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94. 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.
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95. 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.
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96. 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.
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    January 2021
97. 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.
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98. 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.
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99. 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.
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100. 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.
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101. KURLANSKY PA
     To Graft or Not to Graft?
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:141.
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102. DUBOIS BG, Houben IB, Khaja MS, Yang B, et al
     Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in the Setting of Compromised Distal Landing Zones.
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202. ALHUSSAINI M, Arnaoutakis GJ, Scali ST, Giles KA, et al
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205. MEGNA D, Chikwe J
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207. SAID SM
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210. PARK J, Lee SH, Jeong DS, Lee YT, et al
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211. TANAKA A, Al-Rstum Z, Zhou N, Hassan M, et al
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216. BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
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217. MOON MR, Henn MC, Maniar HS, Pasque MK, et al
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218. MANNACIO V, Mannacio L, Iannelli G
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219. HSIA TY
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220. ATKINS MD, Reardon MJ
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221. VENDRAMIN I, Frigatti P, Benedetti G, Lechiancole A, et al
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223. CHEN Z, Brown C, Khurshan F, Kreibich M, et al
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224. DUBOIS RL, Raisig E, Stanifer BP
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225. D'ONOFRIO A, Cibin G, Caraffa R, Rubino M, et al
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226. KOMORI M, Hoashi T, Shimada M, Kitano M, et al
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227. SOHN SH, Lee Y, Choi JW, Hwang HY, et al
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228. MASOUDKABIR F, Yavari N, Pashang M, Sadeghian S, et al
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229. HERNANDEZ JA, Stranix JT, Piwnica-Worms W, Azoury SC, et al
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230. VAN DER WEIJDE E, Heijmen RH, van Schaik PM, Hazenberg CEVB, et al
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231. MARTIN C, Evangelista A, Serrano-Fiz S, Villar S, et al
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232. HAYWOOD N, Mehaffey JH, Chancellor WZ, Beller JP, et al
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233. AYERS B, Wood K, Cameron S, Marinescu M, et al
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234. AGUAYO E, Dobaria V, Sareh S, Sanaiha Y, et al
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235. DONG W, Ma W, Du J
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236. LEE HY, Huang WL, Cheng LL, Huang LT, et al
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237. KUO G, Chen SW, Lee CC, Chen JJ, et al
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238. JIANG H, Liu Y, Yang Z, Ge Y, et al
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239. FRANKEL WC, Song HK, Milewski RK, Shalhub S, et al
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240. KIM YS, Cho YH, Sung K, Kim DK, et al
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241. BOUHOUT I, Ben-Ali W, Khalaf D, Raboisson MJ, et al
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242. ZHU Y, MacArthur JW, Lui NS, Lee AM, et al
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243. CHEN PC, Dodge-Khatami J, Hanfland RA, Sinha R, et al
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244. UCHIBORI A, Okada S, Takeda-Miyata N, Tsunezuka H, et al
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246. ROBINSON NB, Hameed I, Naik A, Ishtiaq MF, et al
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247. YANG L, Lin S, Zhang H, Gu D, et al
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248. WIRTZ SP
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250. KENNEY PS, Nielsen PH, Modrau IS
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253. LIU SH, Xue FS, Hou HJ
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254. PUSKAS JD
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256. ANSARI A, Cobert J, Navuluri N, Cheng G, et al
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258. FILARDO G, da Graca B, Sass DM, Hamilton J, et al
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259. CHEN Y, Ma WG, Li JR, Zheng J, et al
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262. BRULS S, Durieux R, Gach O, Lancellotti P, et al
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263. PERCY ED, Shah R, Hirji S, Tartarini R, et al
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