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December 2023
1. WATERFORD SD, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
   Institutional Variability in Red Blood Cell Transfusion With Coronary Bypass in a Statewide Database.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1285-1290.
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2. PEDERSEN MW, Kragholm K, Oksjoki R, Moller JE, et al
   Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection: A Nationwide Registry Study.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1177-1184.
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3. TSENG EE
   Proximal Aortic Surgery in Women-We Need to Do Better.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1193-1194.
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4. AHMED A, Iribarne A
   Heterogeneity Among Institutional Red Blood Cell Transfusion Rates With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0003-4975(23)01059.
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5. STACK KO, Schluger C, Roberts AL, Lawrence K, et al
   Impact of Ventricular Dysfunction and Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation on Pre-Fontan Attrition.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:778-785.
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6. SOHN SH, Hwang HY
   Functional Complete Revascularization Matters.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:863.
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7. CETTA F, Stephens EH
   Attrition Before Fontan vs Creating a Bad Fontan: The Dilemma.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:785-786.
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8. SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kaza A, Baird CW, et al
   A Risk Prediction Model for Reintervention After Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:796-802.
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   September 2023
9. MISFELD M, Marin-Cuartas M, Ramirez P, Wehrmann K, et al
   Early Intraluminal Frozen Elephant Trunk Stent Graft Thrombosis After Aortic Arch Surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:450-457.
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10. KULSHRESTHA K, Morales DLS
    Right Ventricular Dominance and Fontan Failure: Where Do We Go From Here and What Is a Success?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:515-516.
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11. THORNTON SW, Meza JM, Prabhu NK, Kang L, et al
    Impact of Ventricular Dominance on Long-Term Fontan Outcomes: A 25-year Single-institution Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:508-515.
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12. ZEA-VERA R, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Orozco-Sevilla V, et al
    Contemporary Midterm Outcomes After Primary Repair of Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:459-466.
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    August 2023
13. TAGGART DP
    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in 2023: Where does reality now sit ?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0003-4975(23)00901.
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14. LOBDELL KW, Crotwell S, Frederick J, Watts LT, et al
    Technologic Transformation of Perioperative Cardiac Care and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:413-419.
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15. IVANOV Y, Buratto E, Ishigami S, Chowdhuri KR, et al
    Kawashima Procedure: The Impact of Age.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:366-372.
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16. SHARMA VJ, Kanagarajah AR, Seevanayagam S, Kim M, et al
    Branch-first Continuous Perfusion Aortic Arch Replacement: Midterm Results.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:280-286.
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17. WITCHER AC, Meers B, Lewis CT, Beck AW, et al
    Rescue of False Lumen Frozen Elephant Trunk Deployment Intraoperatively.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:e5-e7.
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    July 2023
18. GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
    Expert Systematic Review on the Choice of Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 26:S0003-4975(23)00673.
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19. HIBINO M, Pandey AK, Verma S, Puar P, et al
    Wearable cardiac rhythm monitoring device for detection of post-operative atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 15:S0003-4975(23)00708.
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20. TREFFALLS JA, Shah AM, Worrell CM, Treffalls RN, et al
    Two Decades of Declining Medicare Reimbursement in Cardiac Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 7:S0003-4975(23)00687.
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21. OHIRA S, Malekan R, Kai M, Goldberg JB, et al
    Aortic Reoperation After Prior Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: Don't Despair the Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:43-50.
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22. TILL BM, Tchantchaleishvili V, Rajagopal K
    Stop the Bleed: Airway Hemorrhage After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:128-129.
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23. KABADI AA, Fernandes TM, Papamatheakis DG, Poch DS, et al
    Airway Hemorrhage Complicating Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy: Risk Factors and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:121-128.
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24. ARABKHANI B, Klautz RJM
    Why and When Is Aortic Root Replacement in Acute Type A Dissection Preferable.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:200-201.
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25. PALACIOS-MACEDO A, Diliz-Nava H, Cabrera AG
    Fontan at High Altitude: Still Searching for the Altitude That Determines Risk.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:201-202.
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26. KING G, Buratto E, Daley M, Iyengar A, et al
    Impact of Aortic Atresia After Fontan Operation in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:95-102.
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    June 2023
27. MEHAFFEY JH, Hayanga JWA, Kawsara M, Sakhuja A, et al
    Contemporary Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 21:S0003-4975(23)00607.
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28. GHOSH RM, Whitehead KK, Harris MA, Kalb E, et al
    Longitudinal Trends of Vascular Flow and Growth in Patients Undergoing Fontan Operation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1486-1492.
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    May 2023
29. ECKEY H, Heseler S, Hiligsmann M
    Economic Evaluation of Endoscopic vs Open Vein Harvesting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1144-1150.
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30. VISHWANATH N, Del Re A, Rivera Perla KM, Sobti N, et al
    National Analysis of Sternal Wound Complications and Readmissions After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1136-1142.
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31. KIM HH, Yoo KJ, Youn YN
    A Randomized Trial of Clopidogrel vs Ticagrelor After Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1127-1134.
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32. PATRICK WL, Yarlagadda S, Bavaria JE, Kelly JJ, et al
    The Penn Classification System for Malperfusion in Acute Type A Dissection: A 25-Year Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1109-1117.
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33. RYAN CT, Iribarne A
    Cost Effectiveness of Endoscopic Vein Harvest for CABG.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1150-1151.
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34. ROGERS AL, Akhter SA
    Platelet Function Testing-Based Timing of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1331-1332.
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35. HEINISCH PP, Kido T, Burri M, Kornyeva A, et al
    Impact of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Staged Single Ventricle Palliation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1213-1221.
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36. GRAHAM G, Dearani JA, Niaz T, Crow S, et al
    Outcomes of Biventricular and Single Ventricle Heterotaxy Patients: A Single Center Five-Decade Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1206-1211.
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37. SAINATHAN S, Monge M, Schettino C, Mulinari L, et al
    HeartMate 3 VAD in a Single-Ventricle Patient Palliated With a Superior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e121-e123.
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38. WIRTH SH, Heydarian HC, Marcuccio E, Tepe BE, et al
    Increasing Use of the Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Shunt for Stage 1 Palliation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1229-1236.
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    April 2023
39. SAKATA T, De La Pena C, Ohira S
    Functional or Anatomical Completeness of Revascularization after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 11:S0003-4975(23)00369.
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40. HUGHES GC
    AKI After Type A Dissection Repair: Do We Really Need More Replication Studies?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:886-887.
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41. GRAHAM NJ, Titsworth M, Ahmad RA, Wu X, et al
    Distal Aortic Progression After Hemiarch, Zones 1-3 Arch Replacement in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:888-895.
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42. FRANCOIS K
    The Jigsaw Puzzle of Arch Management in Acute Ascending Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:903-904.
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43. KIM DJ, Song JY, Shin HB, Lee SH, et al
    Effects of Residual Arch Tears on Late Outcomes After Hemiarch Replacement for DeBakey I Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:896-903.
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44. STROBEL RJ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, Young AM, et al
    Socioeconomic Distress Associated With Increased Use of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Over Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:914-921.
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    March 2023
45. BALKHY HH
    Achieving Mastery in Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Why Stop at One Internal Thoracic Artery Graft!?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 21:S0003-4975(23)00291.
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46. AD N
    Blood Transfusion, Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery, and Late Survival: An Impossible Task Done Well.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:769-770.
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47. WILSON TG, Iyengar AJ, Zentner D, Zannino D, et al
    Liver Cirrhosis After the Fontan Procedure: Impact of Atrioventricular Valve Failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:664-670.
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48. OUCHI T, Kato N, Sakuma H
    Relevance of Residual Dissection After Thoracotomy to Development of Stent Graft-induced New Entry.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
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49. YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H
    About Timing of TEVAR in Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
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50. CARROLL AM, Lin Y, Reece TB
    Triple-Branched Stent Graft for Acute Non-A, Non-B Dissection: An Interesting Step, But Is It Forward?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:589-590.
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51. LI Q, Wu Q, Wu W, Dai X, et al
    Triple-Branched Stent Graft Implantation for Acute Non-A-non-B Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:583-589.
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    February 2023
52. JONSSON A, Binongo J, Patel P, Wang Y, et al
    Mastering the Learning Curve for Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 25:S0003-4975(23)00171.
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53. BARILI F, Onorati F, D'Errigo P, Rosato S, et al
    BILATERAL INTERNAL THORACIC ARTERIES IMPROVE 10-YEAR OUTCOMES OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 21:S0003-4975(23)00161.
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54. BAKAEEN FG
    Routine Intensive Care May Be Selectively Skipped After Robotic Coronary Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:518.
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55. OLVERA A, Besho JM, Tanaka A, Safi HJ, et al
    Multiple Interventions to Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Tuberous Sclerosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e49-e51.
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56. MISTIRIAN AA, Lopez-Marco A, Adams B, Oo A, et al
    Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair During Early Stage of Pregnancy: Can and Should We Save the Baby?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e45-e48.
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57. EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
    Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aorta Dissection After Self-expanding TAVR by Suprasternal Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e41-e44.
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58. FREEMAN KA, Arnaoutakis DJ, Martin TD, Fudge JC, et al
    Patent Ductus Arteriosus Exclusion Technique Using Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e53-e55.
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    January 2023
59. SANDNER S, Kurlansky P
    Multi-arterial grafting and the challenge of redefining quality in coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00025.
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60. MACKAY EJ, Zhang B, Shah RM, Augoustides JG, et al
    Predictors of Intraoperative Echocardiography: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(23)00021.
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61. VELEZ AK, Alejo D, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, et al
    Multiple Arterial Graft Use in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Surgeon Perspective vs Practice.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 3:S0003-4975(23)00002.
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62. WARD AF, Schaff HV, Dearani JA
    Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:20-24.
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63. LUNDY EF, Karimi Galougahi K, Dominguez-Sulca D, Chowdhury E, et al
    Visualizing Inside Conduits-Intraoperative Screening of Grafts by Optical Coherence Tomography.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:266-271.
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64. SUEMATSU Y, Inoue T, Nishi S, Kurahashi K, et al
    Aortic Remodeling After Stepwise External Wrapping for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:51-60.
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65. LUTHRA S
    Distal Seal to Prevent Type 1b Endoleaks in Frozen Elephant Trunk Operation With Hybrid Stent Grafts in Acute Aortic Dissections.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:287.
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66. ZHU H, Bu H
    Hybrid Surgical Technology: Suturing and Ballooning of Stent in Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:286-287.
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    December 2022
67. GAUDINO MFL, An KR, Calhoon J
    Mechanisms for the Superiority of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Complex Coronary Artery Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 29:S0003-4975(22)01625.
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68. SAADAT S, Habib R, Engoren M, Mentz G, et al
    Multi-arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Practice Patterns in the USA: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 13:S0003-4975(22)01550.
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69. EGHTESADY P
    Limits of Fontan Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2336-2337.
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70. APPOO JJ
    Preventing Large Residual False Lumen: Next Step in Evolution of Surgical Treatment of Debakey Type I Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2224-2225.
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71. SANDOVAL N, Chalela T, Giraldo-Grueso M, Sandoval-Trujillo P, et al
    2640 Meters Closer to the Stars: Does High Altitude Affect Fontan Results?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2330-2336.
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72. KIM JH, Lee SH, Lee S, Youn YN, et al
    Role of False Lumen Area Ratio in Late Aortic Events After Acute Type I Aortic Dissection Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2217-2224.
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73. PERCY E, Sabe AA, Hughes GC
    Is There A Role for Aortic Wrapping in Acute Type A Dissection?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2397.
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74. O'BRIEN DJ, White A, Bozso SJ, Ferguson D, et al
    Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Stent Deployed in the Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e441-e442.
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75. ZHANG W, Pu Q, Mei J, Lin F, et al
    Combined Minimally Invasive Treatment of Delayed Aortoesophageal Fistula Caused by Fishbone.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e415-e418.
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76. ALOZIE A, Werner D, Schafmayer C, Yilmaz K, et al
    Management of Pulmonary Artery Synovial Sarcoma: The 3-Step Surgical Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e443-e445.
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77. ERKILINC A, Ermerak NO, Zengin A, Olgun Yildizeli S, et al
    Is There Any Role of Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Pulmonary Arterial Hydatidosis?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2093-2099.
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78. OGAMI T, Sultan I
    Trends in Endovascular Management of Aberrant Subclavian Artery With Kommerell Diverticulum.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2171-2172.
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79. FUKUHARA S, Ahmed Y, Shiomi S, Yang B, et al
    Aberrant Subclavian Arteries and Associated Kommerell Diverticulum: Endovascular vs Open Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2163-2171.
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    November 2022
80. CHEN Q, Bowdish ME
    Clopidogrel Resistance: Barrier to Effective Antiplatelet Therapy after Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 29:S0003-4975(22)01496.
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81. SCHWANN TA, Vekstein AM, Engoren M, Grau-Sepulveda M, et al
    Peri-operative Anemia and Transfusions and Late Mortality in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 26:S0003-4975(22)01491.
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82. PEREZGROVAS-OLARIA R, Chadow D, Lau C, Rahouma M, et al
    Characteristics of postoperative atrial fibrillation and the effect of posterior pericardiotomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)01426.
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83. FERRARIS VA
    Are There Risk Differences Uncovered by Measurements of Coronary Artery Graft Flow? More Work Needs to Be Done!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)01398.
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84. SOHN SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Paeng JC, et al
    Impact of Functional Versus Anatomic Complete Revascularization in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)01393.
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85. MAREK J, Jowett V, Khambadkone S, Tsang V, et al
    In Memoriam: Professor Marc R. de Leval (April 16, 1941-June 26, 2022) - An Exceptional, Inspirational, and Most Modest Man.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1974-1975.
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86. DIETZMAN TW, Soria S, DePaolo J, Gillespie MJ, et al
    Influence of Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow on Outcomes of Superior Cavopulmonary Connection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1771-1777.
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87. KINOSHITA T, Asai T, Suzuki T
    Outer Media Thickness at False Lumen and Secondary Aortic Dilatation After Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1646-1654.
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88. PERNOT M, d'Ostrevy N, Piperata A, Busuttil O, et al
    Percutaneous Total Aortic Arch Repair With In Situ Laser Fenestration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e389-e392.
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89. MA WG, Sun LZ
    How Will the Elephant Trunk Technique Evolve in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1586.
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90. COSELLI JS, Frankel WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, et al
    Staged Repair of Extensive Aneurysms of the Thoracic Aorta by Using the Elephant Trunk Technique.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1578-1585.
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91. JANG YH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
    Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1705-1714.
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92. PAGANI FD
    Re-sterntomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Experience Matters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)01396.
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    October 2022
93. RAPPOPORT N, Shahian DM, Galai N, Aviel G, et al
    Volume-Outcome Relationship of Re-Sternotomy Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(22)01390.
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94. CHENG YT, Huang YT, Tu HT, Chan YH, et al
    Long-term Outcomes of Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)01297.
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95. OROZCO-SEVILLA V, LeMaire SA
    Is Direct Cannulation the Right Approach to the Right Axillary Artery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1347-1348.
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96. BLEIWEIS MS, Philip J, Peek GJ, Fudge JC, et al
    Palliation Plus Ventricular Assist Device Insertion in 15 Neonates and Infants With Functionally Univentricular Circulation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1412-1418.
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97. LUTHRA S, Tsang GM
    Intraoperative Open Aortoscopy-A New Emerging Technique in Hybrid Aortic Arch Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e299-e301.
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98. SHIMIZU D, Miyoshi K, Sugimoto S, Toma T, et al
    Acute Pulmonary Edema Due to Arteriovenous Shunt Placement After Lung Transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e245-e247.
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99. LU K, Lian F, Liu J, Zhou H, et al
    Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Infection-induced Aortoenteric Fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e275-e277.
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100. YANARTAS M, Karakoc AZ, Zengin A, Tas S, et al
     Multimodal Approach of Isolated Pulmonary Vasculitis: A Single-Institution Experience.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1253-1261.
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     September 2022
101. PIENTA MJ, Theurer P, He C, Clark M, et al
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