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Articles published in Ann Thorac Surg
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January 2018

OLARTE JM, Lopez FD, Barquero JM, Calvo R, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Replacement Through Apicoaortic Conduit for Aortic Bypass Valve Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:e21-e22.
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PASRIJA C, Ghoreishi M, Shah A, Rouse M, et al
Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Use Can Be Safely Taught Without Increasing Morbidity or Mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:76-82.
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NAKAHARA Y, Yoshida S, Kanemura T, Yamagishi S, et al
Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts in Hemodialysis: A Single-Center Propensity Score Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:153-159.
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MEZA JM, Hickey E, McCrindle B, Blackstone E, et al
The Optimal Timing of Stage-2-Palliation After the Norwood Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:193-199.
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ST LOUIS JD, McCracken CE, Turk EM, Hancock HS, et al
Long-Term Transplant-Free Survival After Repair of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:186-192.
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LOU X, Chen EP, Duwayri YM, Veeraswamy RK, et al
The Impact of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair on Long-Term Survival in Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:31-38.
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BASSANO C, Bovio E, Nardi P, Ruvolo G, et al
PAS-Port in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2018;105:334.
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December 2017

BERTOGLIO L, Castiglioni A, Grandi A, Cambiaghi T, et al
Custom-Made E-Vita Graft for Frozen Elephant Trunk With Arch-First Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e467-e469.
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PICHLMAIER M, Luehr M, Rutkowski S, Fabry T, et al
Aortic Arch Hybrid Repair: Stent-Bridging of the Supra-Aortic Vessel Anastomoses (SAVSTEB).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e463-e465.
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NISIVACO S, McCrorey M, Krienbring D, Patel B, et al
Redo Robotic Endoscopic Beating Heart Coronary Bypass (TECAB) After Previous TECAB.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e417-e419.
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HUH U, Song S, Kim E, Kim CW, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Using Vascular Plug for Chronic Type IIIb Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e413-e415.
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IRIBARNE A, Goodney PP, Flores AM, DeSimone J, et al
National Trends and Geographic Variation in Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Use in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1902-1907.
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MARTIN BJ, Mah K, Eckersley L, Harder J, et al
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Is Not a Predictor of Worse Intermediate Mortality Post Fontan.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2037-2044.
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VAPORCIYAN AA, Fikfak V, Lineberry MC, Park YS, et al
Consensus-Derived Coronary Anastomotic Checklist Reveals Significant Variability Among Experts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2087-2092.
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AFTAB M, Idrees JJ, Cikach F, Navia JL, et al
Open Distal Fenestration of Chronic Dissection Facilitates Endovascular Elephant Trunk Completion: Late Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1960-1967.
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YURI K, Kimura N, Hori D, Yamaguchi A, et al
A Challenging Treatment for Aortic Arch Aneurysm With Fenestrated Stent Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1915-1922.
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DUMFARTH J, Peterss S, Kofler M, Plaikner M, et al
In DeBakey Type I Aortic Dissection, Bovine Aortic Arch Is Associated With Arch Tears and Stroke.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2001-2008.
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SIXT S, Aubin H, Kalb R, Rellecke P, et al
Continuous Procedural Full-Lung Ventilation During Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1994-2000.
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CEFARELLI M, Murana G, Surace GG, Castrovinci S, et al
Elective Aortic Arch Repair: Factors Influencing Neurologic Outcome in 791 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2016-2023.
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RAEES MA, Morgan CD, Pinto VL, Westrick AC, et al
Neonatal Aortic Arch Reconstruction With Direct Splanchnic Perfusion Avoids Deep Hypothermia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2054-2063.
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TRESSON P, Roussel A, Mordant P, Cerceau P, et al
Endovascular Repair as a Bridge to Open Repair of a Ruptured Descending Thoracic Aspergillus Aortitis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e425-e428.
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UEKI C, Sakaguchi G
Repeated Coronary Revascularization in the Era of the Heart Team.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:2126.
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November 2017

GOUDIE E, Oliveira RL, Thiffault V, Jouquan A, et al
Phase 1 Trial Evaluating Safety of Pulmonary Artery Sealing With Ultrasonic Energy in VATS Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(17)31112.
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RAHMANIAN PB, Kaya S, Eghbalzadeh K, Menghesha H, et al
Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement: Excellent Results and Increased Effective Orifice Areas.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 10. pii: S0003-4975(17)31098.
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POLLOCK BD, Filardo G, da Graca B, Phan TK, et al
Predicting New-Onset Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Atrial Fibrillation With Existing Risk Scores.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Nov 7. pii: S0003-4975(17)30980.
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VAN PUTTE BP, Smith T, De Kroon TL, Damiano RJ, et al
Pulmonary Vein Widening Plasty for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis and Occlusion After Catheter Ablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e411-e412.
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ASADA S, Yamagishi M, Miyazaki T, Maeda Y, et al
Systemic Venous Rerouting Through the Coronary Sinus for ccTGA With Bilateral SVCs.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e393-e395.
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FUJITA S, Nakano T, Oda S, Kado H, et al
Yasui Conversion for Repair After Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e389-e391.
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ZAIDI SJ, Adhikari RR, El-Zein C, Siddiqui S, et al
Acquired Cor Triatriatum Sinister After the Fontan Operation and Successful Resection in a Child.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e385-e387.
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BAYLISS CD, Booth KL, Williams R, Dark JH, et al
Managing a Mycotic Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm: The Importance of Molecular Diagnostics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e379-e381.
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PREVENTZA O, Coselli JS, Mayor J, Simpson K, et al
The Stent Is Not to Blame: Lessons Learned With a Simplified US Version of the Frozen Elephant Trunk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1456-1463.
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VARDAS PN, Stefanescu Schmidt AC, Lou X, Goldstone AB, et al
Current Status of Endovascular Training for Cardiothoracic Surgery Residents in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1748-1754.
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MEJARE-BERGGREN H, Olsson C
Validation and Adjustment of the Leipzig-Halifax Acute Aortic Dissection Type A Scorecard.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1577-1582.
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REISENAUER JS, Said SM, Schaff HV, Connolly HM, et al
Outcome of Surgical Repair of Pulmonary Artery Aneurysms: A Single-Center Experience With 38 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1605-1610.
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KILIC A, Arnaoutakis GJ, Bavaria JE, Sultan I, et al
Outcomes of Elective Aortic Hemiarch Reconstruction for Aneurysmal Disease in the Elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1522-1530.
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WU HB, Qin H, Ma WG, Zhao HL, et al
Can Renal Resistive Index Predict Acute Kidney Injury After Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1583-1589.
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MORELL VO
Nikaidoh Procedure: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1446-1449.
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LUTHRA S
Degrees of Belief and the Burden of Proof: The ART Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1441-1444.
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October 2017

CRAWFORD TC, Magruder JT, Fraser C, Suarez-Pierre A, et al
Less Is More: Results of a Statewide Analysis of the Impact of Blood Transfusion on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Oct 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30962.
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CHEN LW, Wu XJ, Dai XF
Transverse Pericardial Sinus Closure in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e351-e353.
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RAEES MA, Mazhar D, Christensen JT, Parra DA, et al
Bidirectional Inferior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: Pre-Fontan Interim Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e329-e331.
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HARKY A, Mohammad HA, Garner M, Ali M, et al
Anomalous Right Internal Thoracic Artery Terminating in the Right Superior Pulmonary Vein.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e323-e324.
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UCHIDA T, Hamasaki A, Yamashita A, Nakamura K, et al
Tracheal Compression Caused by a Hematoma After Redo Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e319-e320.
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TOURMOUSOGLOU C, Karkos C, Fidanis T, Theofilogiannakos EK, et al
An Unusual Case of Arterial Embolism in an Adolescent With a Mitral Valve Repair With a Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e315-e317.
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FRIDMAN MD, Owada CY, Gregory RD, Birnbaum PL, et al
Off-Pump Double Coronary Artery Bypass in a 14-Year-Old With Kawasaki Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e307-e309.
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HOBBES B, d'Udekem Y, Zannino D, Konstantinov IE, et al
Determinants of Adverse Outcomes After Systemic-To-Pulmonary Shunts in Biventricular Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1365-1370.
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PETTERSEN O, Haram PM, Winnerkvist A, Karevold A, et al
Pedicled Vein Grafts in Coronary Surgery: Perioperative Data From a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1313-1317.
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SOH S, Kwak YL, Song JW, Yoo KJ, et al
Rotational Thromboelastometry Predicts Increased Bleeding After Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1318-1324.
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OZCINAR E, Erol S, Aliyev A, Cakici M, et al
Could Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy Be Performed With Acceptable Outcomes Without a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:1432.
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September 2017

JABAGI H, Tran DT, Hessian R, Glineur D, et al
Impact of Gender on Arterial Revascularization Strategies for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(17)30951.
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APPOO JJ, Gregory AJ, Fichadiya A, Kotha VK, et al
Zone 2 Arch Replacement and Staged Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e299-e301.
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PARACHURI VR, Subramanian A
True Lumen Perfusion Technique for Extensive Aortic Dissections Involving the Neck and Femoral Vessels.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e295-e297.
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HITTINGER S, Bandisode V, Chowdhury S, Kavarana MN, et al
Aortic Dissection After the Hybrid Stage 1 Procedure: Diagnosis and Management Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e275-e277.
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ZHAO J, Wang D, Ballard-Croft C, Wang J, et al
Hybrid Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Using Avalon Elite Double Lumen Cannula Ensures Adequate Heart/Brain Oxygen Supply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:847-853.
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ISSITT RW, Harvey I, Walsh B, Voegeli D, et al
Quantification of Lipid Filtration and the Effects on Cerebral Injury During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:884-890.
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DOLAPOGLU A, Volguina IV, Price MD, Green SY, et al
Cardiac Arrhythmia After Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:854-860.
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BJURBOM M, Iyengar AJ, Moenkemeyer F, Konstantinov IE, et al
Evolution of Left Ventricular Size in Late Survivors of Surgery for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:926-931.
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DHAR A, Aronowitz D, Misra N, Meyer DB, et al
Surgical Angioplasty of Stenotic Left Main Coronary Artery 15 Years After ALCAPA Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e269-e270.
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FORTIN J, Vaillancourt R, Vigneault L, Laflamme M, et al
Unusual Cause of Life-Threatening Hemoptysis During Cardiac Operation: Surgical Management Revisited.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e251-e252.
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FERNG A, Connell A, Nunez M, Johnson K, et al
Cardiac Regeneration in the Human Left Ventricle After CorMatrix Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e239-e241.
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LANDAU JH, Dubois LA, Chu MWA
Hybrid Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk for Persistent Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e227-e229.
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GENNARI M, Bartorelli AL, Polvani G, Muratori M, et al
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation After Percutaneous Removal of a Swan-Ganz Catheter Caught by Suture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e225-e226.
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NAGATOMO Y, Muneuchi J, Watanabe M, Joo K, et al
Repair of Partial Pulmonary Artery Sling in a Symptomatic Adolescent.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e289.
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ZHANG Z, Yin K, Sun Y, Wang C, et al
Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm as an Unusual Cause of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e287.
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August 2017

RAZA S, Blackstone EH, Houghtaling PL, Koprivanac M, et al
Similar Outcomes in Diabetes Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Single Internal Thoracic Artery Plus Radial Artery Grafting and Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(17)30784.
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KOCH CG, Sessler DI, Mascha EJ, Sabik JF 3rd, et al
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Red Blood Cell Transfusion Triggers in Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Aug 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)30781.
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DONAHOE L, Vanderlaan R, Thenganatt J, McRae K, et al
Symptoms Are More Useful Than Echocardiography in Patient Selection for Pulmonary Endarterectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Aug 16. pii: S0003-4975(17)30699.
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YOKOYAMA S, Yonekura T, Nishiwaki N, Taniguchi S, et al
Coronary Sinus Orifice Atresia After the Fontan Completion: Unique Repair Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e151-e153.
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SETT SS, Lafaro RJ
Extracardiac Fontan Operation Through a Right Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e147-e149.
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SETT SS, Lafaro RJ, Babu SC
Repair of Circumflex Aortic Arch in an Adult.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e139-e141.
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MASEDA URIZA R, Jurado-Roman A, Jimenez Diaz J, Piqueras Flores J, et al
Hybrid Approach for the Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Induced by Pacemaker.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e131-e132.
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INABA Y, Ito T, Hayashi S, Takahashi T, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Including Total Debranching on Femoral Artery for Arch Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e123-e125.
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VERSCHEURE D, Ramadan R, Azmoun A, Guihaire J, et al
Ascending Aorta Stenting After Off-Pump Aortic Wrapping in Stanford A Retrograde Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e115-e117.
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AALAEI-ANDABILI SH, Scali S, Klodell C, Lee T, et al
Outcomes of Antegrade Stent Graft Deployment During Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:538-544.
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GAMBARDELLA I, Gaudino M, Lau C, Munjal M, et al
Surgical Outcomes of Chronic Descending Dissections: Type I Versus III DeBakey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:593-598.
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YU L, Gu T
Massive Pulmonary Embolization From Intravenous Leiomyosarcoma With Intracardial Extension.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e189.
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TOYOKAWA K, Moriyama Y, Ueno T, Terazono K, et al
Double Aortic Arch Complicated by Acute Type A Dissection in an Aged Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e187.
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MITCHELL ME
Aortic Coarctation Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:377-381.
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July 2017

CHAN JL, Diaconescu AC, Horvath KA
Routine Use of Topical Bacitracin to Prevent Sternal Wound Infections After Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jul 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30578.
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MROCZEK T, Demkow M, Moszura T, Morka A, et al
Perventricular Implantation of Melody Valve in Child With Pulmonary Hypertension After a Potts Shunt.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e67-e69.
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LIANG Y, Kaiser CA, Danter MR
Complete Neurological Recovery After Acute Total Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e65-e66.
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HASHIZUME K, Shimizu H, Honda M, Inoue S, et al
Stepwise Total Aortic Repairs With Fenestrated Endografts in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e39-e42.
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JIANG Z, Tang M, Liu H, Mei J, et al
Surgical Management of Giant Left Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Causing Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e27-e29.
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EL-SAYED AHMAD A, Papadopoulos N, Risteski P, Moritz A, et al
The Standardized Concept of Moderate-to-Mild (>/=28 degrees C) Systemic Hypothermia During Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for All-Comers in Aortic Arch Surgery: Single-Center Experience in 587 Consecutive Patients Over a 15-Year Period.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:49-55.
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MANNING MW, Cooter M, Mathew J, Alexander J, et al
Angiotensin Receptor Blockade Improves Cardiac Surgical Outcomes in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:98-105.
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KINOSHITA T, Tawa M, Suzuki T, Aimi Y, et al
Suppression of Graft Spasm by the Particulate Guanylyl Cyclase Activator in Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:122-129.
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PEVNI D, Ben-Gal Y, Mohr R, Ganiel A, et al
One or Two Internal Thoracic Grafts? Long-Term Follow-Up of 957 Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgeries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:70-77.
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DESENDER LM, Van Herzeele I, Rancic Z, Bicknell C, et al
Patient-Specific Simulation of Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Repair: Initial Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:336-341.
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KALFA D, Belli E, Bacha E, Lambert V, et al
Primary Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Outcomes, Risk Factors, and Severity Score in a Multicentric Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:182-189.
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LIM HG, Lee JR, Kim YJ
The Effects of Modification to Lateral Tunnel Fontan Procedure for Prophylactic Arrhythmia Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:197-204.
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MEOT M, Lefort B, El Arid JM, Soule N, et al
Intraoperative Stenting of Pulmonary Artery Stenosis in Children With Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:190-196.
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ABRAHAMOV D, Levran O, Naparstek S, Refaeli Y, et al
Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption After Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Diagnosis and Correlation to Cognition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:161-169.
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HARKY A, Khosravi A, Elam L, Colledge J, et al
Percutaneous Intervention of a Rare Complication Post Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:e87.
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VURAL KM
Mild to Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Should a Mitral Surgical Procedure be Added to Revascularization?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104:372-373.
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June 2017

MOLL M, Michalak KW, Sobczak-Budlewska K, Moll JA, et al
Coronary Artery Anomalies in Patients With Transposition of the Great Arteries and Their Impact on Postoperative Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(17)30551.
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KEELING B, Thourani V, Aliawadi G, Kim S, et al
Conversion From Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting to On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jun 11. pii: S0003-4975(17)30446.
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UEHARA K, Matsuda H, Inoue Y, Omura A, et al
Simple Identification of the Adamkiewicz Artery in Extended Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e567-e569.
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VELAYUDHAN BV, Idhrees AM
A New Technique for Graft-to-Graft Anastomosis to Reconstruct the Aortic Arch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e563-e564.
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PORRAS D, Mitsouras D, Steigner M, Giannopoulos AA, et al
Transcatheter Mustard Revision Using Endovascular Graft Prostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e509-e512.
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PAYABYAB EC, Maloney AH, Brinster DR
Undersized Stent Grafts for Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Chronic Type B Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e501-e503.
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WONG RHL, Yu PSY, Kwok MWT, Chow SCY, et al
Endovascular Fenestration for Distal Aortic Sealing After Frozen Elephant Trunk With Thoraflex.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e479-e482.
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BOUFI M, Patterson BO, Grima MJ, Karthikesalingam A, et al
Systematic Review of Reintervention After Thoracic Endovascular Repair for Chronic Type B Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1992-2004.
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KUMAR TKS, Briceno-Medina M, Sathanandam S, Joshi VM, et al
Femoral Vein Homograft as Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduit in Stage 1 Norwood Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1969-1974.
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HIGASHIDA A, Hoashi T, Kagisaki K, Shimada M, et al
Can Fontan Conversion for Patients Without Late Fontan Complications be Justified?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1963-1968.
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NAUTA FJH, Lau KD, Arthurs CJ, Eagle KA, et al
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aortic Thrombus Formation Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1914-1921.
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SUN BC, Dickinson TA, Tesdahl EA, Likosky DS, et al
The Unintended Consequences of Over-Reducing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Prime Volume.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1842-1848.
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LESHNOWER BG, Duwayri YM, Chen EP, Li C, et al
Aortic Remodeling After Endovascular Repair of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1878-1885.
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ESAKI J, Leshnower BG, Binongo JN, Lasanajak Y, et al
Clinical Outcomes of the David V Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Compared With Bioprosthetic Valve-Conduits for Aortic Root Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1824-1832.
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COSELLI JS, Amarasekara HS, Green SY, Price MD, et al
Open Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Patients 50 Years Old and Younger.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1849-1857.
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CIVILINI E
PETTICOAT Technique to Prevent Distal Stent Graft-Induced New Entry Tears.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2023.
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KIM JH, Choi JB, Kuh JH
Eight-Stitch Side-to-Side Anastomosis for Sequential Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:2020.
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May 2017

PERRY JC, Williams MR, Shepard S, Bratincsak A, et al
Intraoperative Three-Dimensional Mapping of Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Young Fontan Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e453-e456.
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HAMURO M, Yamada T, Yamamoto K, Enomoto S, et al
Hybrid Endovascular Repair of a Right-Sided Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e437-e440.
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YAMAMOTO Y, Iino K, Ueda H, No H, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Patient With Polyarteritis Nodosa.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e431-e433.
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PATEL ND, Alejo D, Crawford T, Hibino N, et al
Aortic Root Replacement for Children With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1513-1518.
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HUSSAIN ST, Bartholomew JR, Leacche M, Zhen-Yu Tong M, et al
Retrograde Pulmonary Embolectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Simplified Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e473-e474.
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KHULLAR V, Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Daly RC, et al
Open Surgical Repair Remains the Gold Standard for Treating Aortic Arch Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1413-1420.
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DI BARTOLOMEO R, Berretta P, Pantaleo A, Murana G, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of Open Arch Repair After a Prior Aortic Operation: Our Experience in 154 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1406-1412.
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GILLASPIE EA, Dearani JA, Daly RC, Greason KL, et al
Pericardiectomy After Previous Bypass Grafting: Analyzing Risk and Effectiveness in this Rare Clinical Entity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1429-1433.
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April 2017

HAWKINS RB, Downs EA, Johnston LE, Mehaffey JH, et al
Impact of Transcatheter Technology on Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Volume, Outcomes, and Cost.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(17)30302.
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HAN SS, Kim DK, Kim S, Chin HJ, et al
C-Reactive Protein Predicts Acute Kidney Injury and Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30187.
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GREASON KL, Lahr BD, Stulak JM, Cha YM, et al
Long-Term Mortality Effect of Early Pacemaker Implantation After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 19. pii: S0003-4975(17)30197.
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ROSU C, Dorval JF, Abraham CZ, Cartier R, et al
Single-Stage Hybrid Repair of Right Aortic Arch With Kommerell's Diverticulum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e381-e384.
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DASHKEVICH A, Hagl C, Juchem G, Luehr M, et al
Management of Retrograde False Lumen Perfusion After Hybrid Arch Repair in Acute Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e377-e379.
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SASSA T, Okamoto K, Tazume H, Noguchi R, et al
Tricuspid Valve Repair With Artificial Chorda After Previous Ventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e335-e337.
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TADPHALE SD, Tang X, ElHassan NO, Beam B, et al
Cavopulmonary Anastomosis During Same Hospitalization as Stage 1 Norwood/Hybrid Palliative Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:1285-1291.
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KIM JH, Lee SH, Joo HC, Yoo KJ, et al
Repeated Target Vessel Revascularization after Coronary Artery Bypass for In-Stent Restenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Apr 1. pii: S0003-4975(17)30448.
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SPIEWAK M, Hoffman P, Marczak M
Late Consequences of a Much Earlier Decision.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e375.
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March 2017

CURTIS M, Deng Y, Lee VV, Elayda MA, et al
Effect of Dose and Timing of Preoperative Statins on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 15. pii: S0003-4975(17)30016.
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NARAYAN P, Kshirsagar SN, Mandal CK, Ghorai PA, et al
Preoperative Glycosylated Hemoglobin: A Risk Factor for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(16)31835.
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MAZZEFFI M, Gammie J, Taylor B, Cardillo S, et al
Healthcare-Associated Infections in Cardiac Surgery Patients With Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 4. pii: S0003-4975(17)30013.
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AL-ATASSI T, Kimmaliardjuk DM, Dagenais C, Bourke M, et al
Should We Ablate Atrial Fibrillation During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(16)31822.
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CACERES M, Halpern DE, Hooker RL
Ascending Aortic Graft Pseudoaneurysm With Sternal Erosion: A Presentation of Candidal Infection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e251-e253.
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SMITH BB, Nuttall GA, Pruthi RK, Joyce DL, et al
A Novel Approach to Essential Thrombocythemia and Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e249-e250.
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DUBIQUE JY, Turbendian H, Chu D
Neovascularization of Thymoma From Left Internal Mammary Artery Bypass Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e247-e248.
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LIANG WT, Wang S, Zhou J, Han CJ, et al
Total Endovascular Repair of Post-dissection Aortic Arch Aneurysm With Chimney Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e241-e243.
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KILIC A, Siki MA, Szeto WY, Bavaria JE, et al
Concomitant Endografting of a Type B Aortic Dissection During Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e223-e224.
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JANG WS, Kim WH, Cho S
Effects of Angle Correction Angioplasty for Pulmonary Artery Stenosis With Tetralogy of Fallot.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:862-868.
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VRANCIC JM, Piccinini F, Camporrotondo M, Espinoza JC, et al
Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting Increases Mediastinitis: Myth or Fact?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:834-839.
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UGURLUCAN M, Onal Y, Oztas DM, Sayin OA, et al
How to Clamp and Bypass if There Is Single Artery Supply to the Head and That Contains Severe Stenosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e293-e295.
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NISHIGAWA K, Fukui T, Yamazaki M, Takanashi S, et al
Ten-Year Experience of Coronary Endarterectomy for the Diffusely Diseased Left Anterior Descending Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:710-716.
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VALLABHAJOSYULA P, Gottret JP, Menon R, Sultan I, et al
Central Repair With Antegrade TEVAR for Malperfusion Syndromes in Acute Debakey I Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:748-755.
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February 2017

KUBOTA H, Endo H, Ishii H, Tsuchiya H, et al
Patency of Saphenous Vein Grafts Using the PAS-Port System During Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31616.
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CHANG YS, Wang JX, Chang DW
Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass and Stents for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31736.
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TRANBAUGH RF, Schwann TA, Swistel DG, Dimitrova KR, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Using the Radial Artery, Right Internal Thoracic Artery, or Saphenous Vein as the Second Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(16)31619.
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THIELMANN M, Pasa S, Holst T, Wendt D, et al
Heart-Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein and Ischemia-Modified Albumin for Detection of Myocardial Infarction After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)31551.
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TSAI CL, Yang CC, Fujikawa T, Hsieh SR, et al
Hybrid Repair of Ruptured Arch Aneurysm Without Sternotomy Through an Unusual Extraanatomic Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e209-e211.
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GAO F, Chen J, Zeng Q, Lin F, et al
A Modified and Less Invasive Procedure in Aortic Arch Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e203-e206.
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TAMBURRINI A, Rehman SM, Votano D, Malvindi PG, et al
Penetrating Trauma of the Thoracic Aorta Caused by a Knitting Needle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e193.
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MARTIN BJ, Seaman C, Windram JD, Rebeyka IM, et al
An Unusual Cause of Hemopericardium 22 Years After a Fontan Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e187-e189.
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KEIR G, Marshall MB
Management Strategy for Patients With Chronic Subclavian Vein Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:672-675.
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BRUSE JL, Cervi E, McLeod K, Biglino G, et al
Looks Do Matter! Aortic Arch Shape After Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Palliation Correlates With Cavopulmonary Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:645-654.
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PEVNI D, Medalion B, Mohr R, Ben-Gal Y, et al
Should Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting Be Used in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:551-558.
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TOVEDAL T, Lubberink M, Morell A, Estrada S, et al
Blood Flow Quantitation by Positron Emission Tomography During Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:610-616.
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BAUMGARTEN H, Squiers JJ, Brinkman WT, Vasquez J Jr, et al
Endovascular Technique for Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm After Coarctation Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e167-e169.
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SCHREIBER C, Kirnbauer M, Hoellinger R, Seitelberger R, et al
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Draining Into the Left Atrium Found During Bypass Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e161-e162.
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DIEZ-VILLANUEVA P, Sarraj A, Navarrete G, Salamanca J, et al
Surgical Repair of Huge Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Sutureless Repair of Free Wall Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e157-e159.
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KINOSHITA R, Mizuno T, Hachimaru T, Oi K, et al
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Multiple Giant Saccular Aortic Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e153-e155.
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PRICE JD, Anagnostopoulos C, Benvenisty A, Kothuru RK, et al
Intracardiac Extension of Intravenous Leiomyomatosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e145-e147.
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PARKER KL, Thistlethwaite P, Suliman AS, Reid C, et al
Staged Repair of an Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Delayed Methylmethacrylate Plate Migration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e139-e141.
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BISLERI G, Di Bacco L, Turturiello D, Mazzoletti A, et al
Improved Outcomes of Total Arterial Myocardial Revascularization in Elderly Patients at Long-Term Follow-Up: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:517-525.
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YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H, Iscan S, et al
Regarding the Diabetic Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:690.
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OHIRA S, Yaku H
Impact of Incomplete Revascularization on Long-Term Outcomes in Octogenarians.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:687.
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January 2017

KALRA R, Bajaj NS, Arora P, Arora G, et al
Surgical Embolectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Systematic Review and Comprehensive Meta-Analyses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 31. pii: S0003-4975(16)31618.
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YOUNT KW, Yarboro LT, Narahari AK, Ghanta RK, et al
Outcomes of Trainees Performing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Does Resident Experience Matter?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31463.
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UEKI C, Miyata H, Motomura N, Sakaguchi G, et al
Previous Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Does Not Increase Adverse Events After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)31477.
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POSENAU JT, Wojdyla DM, Shaw LK, Alexander KP, et al
Revascularization Strategies and Outcomes in Elderly Patients With Multivessel Coronary Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Jan 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)31556.
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BHAMIDIPATI CM, McCabe JM, Jones TK, Lombardi WL, et al
Hybrid Management of a Giant Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e89.
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BATTALOGLU B, Colak C, Disli OM, Akca B, et al
The Surgical Repair of a Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome Associated Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e65-e67.
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BEN ABDALLAH I, El Batti S, Julia P, Alsac JM, et al
Random Finding of a Ruptured Kommerell Aneurysm After Stroke.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e61-e63.
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ADODO DK, Kloeckner M, Bergoend E, Couetil JP, et al
Pulmonary Artery Dissection: A Case Treated by Homograft Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e47-e49.
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KUO CC, Hsing CH, Cheng BC
Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass for Anomalous Origin of Right Coronary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e35-e37.
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MORREAU SP, Haydock DA
Prolonged Survival of Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma After Aggressive Surgical Resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e21-e23.
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JENG EI, Voskresensky I, Beck AW, Lee TC, et al
Femorofemoral Shunt During Surgery for Acute DeBakey Type 1 Dissection to Treat Peripheral Extremity Malperfusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e17-e20.
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KASSAR K, Lucke M, Pu C, Tsukashita M, et al
Fulminant Infectious Aortitis With Ascending Aortic Rupture.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:e11-e12.
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COHEN RG, Hackmann AE, Fleischman F, Baker CJ, et al
Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:14-17.
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KANEKO T
"Think Outside the Box"-Visionary of Cross-Training.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:11-13.
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RUFFER A, Tischer P, Munch F, Purbojo A, et al
Comparable Cerebral Blood Flow in Both Hemispheres During Regional Cerebral Perfusion in Infant Aortic Arch Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:178-185.
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OMURA A, Matsuda H, Minami H, Nakai H, et al
Early and Late Outcomes of Operation for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:131-138.
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RONCATI L, Manenti A
ITA Well Fits as Arterial Conduit for Coronary Bypass Based on Its Histology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;103:363.
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December 2016

LANDER HL, Ejiofor JI, McGurk S, Tsuyoshi K, et al
Vancomycin Paste Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Deep Sternal Wound Infection After Cardiac Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(16)31468.
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HUH JH, Lee KH, Cho KR, Hwang HY, et al
Spasm and Reopening of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery Conduit After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)31372.
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MALTAIS S, Widmer RJ, Bell MR, Daly RC, et al
Reoperation for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: Outcomes and Considerations for Expanding Interventional Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(16)31362.
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RANKIN JS, Badhwar V, He X, Jacobs JP, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement Plus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Composite Score: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31287.
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FREUNDLICH RE, Maile MD, Hajjar MM, Habib JR, et al
Years of Life Lost After Complications of Coronary Artery Bypass Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)31300.
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LIN MT, Wang JK, Wu PY, Lu CW, et al
Successful Transcatheter Handmade-Valved Graft Stent for Branch Pulmonary Regurgitation: Novel Approach in a Special Event.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e541-e543.
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CHENG L, Zhu J, Liu X, Liu W, et al
A Successful Three-Stage Surgical Treatment for Aortoesophageal Fistula After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair and Esophageal Stent Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e503-e505.
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DUDHANI R, Jegatheeswaran A, Rao V
TOUGH Syndrome: A Report of an Early Immediate Postoperative Cause of Aortocoronary Graft Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e493-e494.
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HO JY, Wong RH, Chow SC, Yu PS, et al
Preemptive Aneurysm Sac Embolization for Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair With Inadequate Proximal Landing Zone.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e489-e491.
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MILNE CP, Amako M, Spear R, Clough RE, et al
Inner-Branched Endografts for the Treatment of Aortic Arch Aneurysms After Open Ascending Aortic Replacement for Type A Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2028-2035.
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KIM TH, Song SW, Lee KH, Baek MY, et al
Effects of False Lumen Procedures on Aorta Remodeling of Chronic DeBakey IIIb Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1941-1947.
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NAUTA FJ, Tolenaar JL, Patel HJ, Appoo JJ, et al
Impact of Retrograde Arch Extension in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection on Management and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2036-2043.
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GUERRA NC, Pernot M, Nesseris G, Al-Yamani M, et al
Scimitar Syndrome Repair in Adults: Intermediate-Term Results Using an Extracardiac Conduit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:2070-2076.
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TATOULIS J, Wynne R, Skillington PD, Buxton BF, et al
Total Arterial Revascularization: A Superior Strategy for Diabetic Patients Who Require Coronary Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1948-1955.
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MATSUSHITA T, Masuda S, Kanzaki T
A Safe Technique for Using an Enclose II Anastomosis Assist Device During Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e581-e582.
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KIM YH, Oh HC, Choi JW, Hwang HY, et al
No-Touch Saphenous Vein Harvesting May Improve Further the Patency of Saphenous Vein Composite Grafts: Early Outcomes and 1-Year Angiographic Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Dec 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)31275.
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November 2016

FARAG M, Nikolic M, Arif R, Schmack B, et al
Cardiac Surgery in Patients With Previous Hepatic or Renal Transplantation: A Pair-Matched Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31161.
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SIMPSON KE, Pruitt E, Kirklin JK, Naftel DC, et al
Fontan Patient Survival After Pediatric Heart Transplantation Has Improved in the Current Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31247.
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ZUCKERMAN J, Ades M, Mullie L, Trnkus A, et al
Psoas Muscle Area and Length of Stay in Older Adults Undergoing Cardiac Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31167.
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HSU CY, Shih JC, Chen SJ, Wu ET, et al
Modified Norwood Procedure for Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of Great Arteries, and Hypoplastic Right Arch With Complete Vascular Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e481-e483.
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KURODA Y, Minakata K, Yamazaki K, Sakaguchi H, et al
A Giant Left Atrial Thrombus After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e461.
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GNANAPPA GK, Laohachai K, Orr Y, Ayer J, et al
Isolated Anomalous Origin of Left Pulmonary Artery From the Descending Aorta: An Embryologic Ambiguity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e439-e441.
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ABDOLI S, Tatum JM, Fratello AL, Bowdish ME, et al
Type B Aortic Arch Interruption in an Adult.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e431-e432.
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MATSUZAKI K, Imamura Y, Ozawa M, Nakajima T, et al
Intravenous Lobular Capillary Hemangioma in the Subclavian Vein.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e427-e429.
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BISHAWI M, Shah AA, McCann RL, Milano CA, et al
Concomitant Thoracic Aortobifemoral Bypass With Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e413-e415.
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HUSSAIN ST, Zhen-Yu Tong M, Raja S, Keshavamurthy S, et al
Substernal Colonic Interposition After Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in a Patient With a Patent Left Internal Thoracic Artery Graft: A Surgical Challenge.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e403-e405.
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WOODWARD LC, Antoniades C, Taggart DP
Intraoperative Vein Graft Preservation: What Is the Solution?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1736-1746.
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ARAFAT A, Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, Feng K, et al
Stent Grafting Acute Aortic Dissection: Comparison of DeBakey Extent IIIA Versus IIIB.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1473-1481.
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SETTEPANI F, Cappai A, Basciu A, Barbone A, et al
Impact of Cusp Repair on Reoperation Risk After the David Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1503-1511.
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ESAKI J, Leshnower BG, Binongo JN, Lasanajak Y, et al
The David V Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Provides Improved Survival Compared With Mechanical Valve-conduits in the Treatment of Young Patients With Aortic Root Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1522-1530.
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KOTHA VK, Herget EJ, Appoo JJ
Complications at the Proximal Landing Zone of Endovascular Stent Grafts Deployed in Surgically Replaced Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1490-1497.
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HIGASHIGAWA T, Kato N, Chino S, Hashimoto T, et al
Type A Aortic Dissection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1536-1542.
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HONDA T, Itatani K, Takanashi M, Kitagawa A, et al
Contributions of Respiration and Heartbeat to the Pulmonary Blood Flow in the Fontan Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1596-1606.
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KULIK A
High-Dose Statins After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Questions Remain.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1762.
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October 2016

WINKLER B, Heinisch PP, Gahl B, Aghlmandi S, et al
Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation Circuit Is Not Inferior to Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Meta-Analysis Using the Bayesian Method.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)31135.
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KOWALEWSKI M, Malvindi PG, Suwalski P, Raffa GM, et al
Clinical Safety and Effectiveness of Endoaortic as Compared to Transthoracic Clamp for Small Thoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)31140.
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GROH MA, Diaz I, Johnson AM, Ely SW, et al
Is Surgical Intervention the Optimal Therapy for the Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis for Patients With Intermediate Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Score?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(16)31069.
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LUTHRA S, Leiva Juarez MM, Senanayake E, Luckraz H, et al
Percutaneous Intervention Before Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Does Not Unfavorably Impact Survival: A Single-Center Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 12. pii: S0003-4975(16)30945.
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LIKOSKY DS, Paugh TA, Harrington SD, Wu X, et al
Prediction of Transfusions After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgical Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(16)30887.
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KEELING WB, Binongo J, Halkos ME, Leshnower BG, et al
The Racial Paradox in Multiarterial Conduit Utilization for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Oct 4. pii: S0003-4975(16)30941.
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GUIHAIRE J, Kloeckner M, Deleuze P
Exclusion of Complex Paraannular Aortic Abscess With the Freestyle Xenograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e373-5.
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GALLO M, Protos AN, Trivedi JR, Slaughter MS, et al
Surgical Treatment of Benign Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e369-71.
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BRUNHUBER C, Le Borgne P
Hoarseness as the Initial Symptom of Aortic Arch Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e365.
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KAYAWAKE H, Chen-Yoshikawa TF, Aoyama A, Date H, et al
Pulmonary Arterioplasty With End-to-End Anastomosis of the Lingular Branch to the Interlobar Pulmonary Artery in Living-Donor Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e351-2.
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CLARKE NS, Murthy R, Hernandez J, Megison S, et al
Aortoesophageal Fistula in a Child With Undiagnosed Vascular Ring: Life-Threatening or Lethal?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e325-7.
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ENDO H, Ishii H, Tsuchiya H, Takahashi Y, et al
Pathologic Features of Lone Aortic Mobile Thrombus in the Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e313-5.
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MARTENS T, Caes F, De Pauw M, Hens L, et al
Minimally Invasive Repair of Mitral Valve Prolapse and Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in a Heart Transplant.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e305-7.
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KOTKAR KD, Said SM, Michelena H, Wanta B, et al
Right Coronary Artery Septic Embolization Secondary to Aerococcus urinae Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e295-7.
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SHAHIAN DM
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1312.
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RANKIN JS, Badhwar V
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1219-20.
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CHONG BK, Baek JS, Im YM, Park CS, et al
Systemic-Pulmonary Shunt Facilitates the Growth of the Pulmonary Valve Annulus in Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1322-8.
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BISLERI G, Giroletti L, Hrapkowicz T, Bertuletti M, et al
Five-Year Clinical Outcome of Endoscopic Versus Open Radial Artery Harvesting: A Propensity Score Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1253-9.
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PATEL HJ, Dake MD, Bavaria JE, Singh MJ, et al
Branched Endovascular Therapy of the Distal Aortic Arch: Preliminary Results of the Feasibility Multicenter Trial of the Gore Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1190-8.
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VALLABHAJOSYULA P, Szeto WY, Habertheuer A, Komlo C, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Insufficiency With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Root Reimplantation Versus Bentall Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1221-8.
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MCCARTHY FH, Bavaria JE, McDermott KM, Moeller P, et al
At the Root of the Repair Debate: Outcomes After Elective Aortic Root Replacements for Aortic Insufficiency With Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1199-205.
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LUZURIER Q, Le Guillou V, Lottin M, Vermeulin T, et al
Is the Risk of Wound Infection Related to Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Graft Potentiated by Age?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1239-44.
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PREVENTZA O
Erroneous Information in Zone 0 Endografting Article.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:1410.
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September 2016

LANCASTER TS, Schill MR, Greenberg JW, Moon MR, et al
Potassium and Magnesium Supplementation Do Not Protect Against Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Operation: A Time-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Sep 2. pii: S0003-4975(16)30782.
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STEELE D, Viviano A, Bilkhu R, Diab M, et al
Gigantic Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Presenting as Pulsatile Anterior Chest Wall Mass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e263.
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LEE AP, Wong RH, Underwood MJ, Yu SC, et al
Contrast-Enhanced Transthoracic Aortic Ultrasonography for Endoleak Detection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e261.
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PANG PY, Nathan VB
Successful Thrombectomy for an Idiopathic Floating Ascending Aortic Thrombus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e245-7.
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TAKAHARA S, Kanda K, Kawatsu S, Yoshioka I, et al
Modification of a Standard Thoracoabdominal Incision to Preserve Collaterals to Adamkiewicz Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e241-3.
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KIM JT, Lee M, Kim YS, Yoon YH, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of Middle Aortic Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e233-5.
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LUC JG, Shanks M, Tyrrell BD, Welsh RC, et al
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve: A Cautionary Tale.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e211-3.
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DENTON EJ, Rischin A, McGiffin D, Williams TJ, et al
Refractory Pulmonary Edema Caused by Late Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis After Lung Transplantation: A Rare Adverse Event.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e197-9.
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OHIRA S, Doi K, Okawa K, Dohi M, et al
Safety and Efficacy of Sequential Left Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting to Left Circumflex Area.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:766-73.
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SUGIURA T, Tara S, Nakayama H, Kurobe H, et al
Novel Bioresorbable Vascular Graft With Sponge-Type Scaffold as a Small-Diameter Arterial Graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:720-7.
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August 2016

PERRIER S, Meyer N, Hoang Minh T, Announe T, et al
Predictors of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Bayesian Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 28. pii: S0003-4975(16)30673.
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NICHOLS EL, McCullough JN, Ross CS, Kramer RS, et al
Optimal Timing From Myocardial Infarction to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Hospital Mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)30674.
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LIU S, Shi Y, Liu R, Tong M, et al
Early Prognosis of Reduction Ascending Aortoplasty in Patients With Aortic Valve Disease: A Single Center's Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(16)30683.
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MAINWARING RD, Ibrahimiye AN, Hanley FL
Surgical Technique for Repair of Peripheral Pulmonary Artery Stenosis and Other Complex Peripheral Reconstructions.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e181-3.
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ATHANASIOU T, Ashrafian H, Harling L, Casula RP, et al
Bailouts to LIMA Damage for Avoiding Conversion in Minimal Access Coronary Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e173-6.
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ALSOUFI B, Gillespie S, Kim D, Shashidharan S, et al
The Impact of Dominant Ventricle Morphology on Palliation Outcomes of Single Ventricle Anomalies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:593-601.
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PANTALEO A, Jafrancesco G, Buia F, Leone A, et al
Distal Stent Graft-Induced New Entry: An Emerging Complication of Endovascular Treatment in Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:527-32.
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IKONOMIDIS JS, Ad N, Aldea GS, Argenziano M, et al
Vascular Operations Performed by Cardiothoracic Surgeons: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Survey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:589-92.
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BEDZRA E, Don CW, Reisman M, Aldea GS, et al
Transapical Mitral Valve Replacement for Mixed Native Mitral Stenosis and Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e97-9.
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SAJI M, Ailawadi G, Fowler DE, LaPar DJ, et al
Progressive Mitral Stenosis After MitraClip Implantation in a Patient With Systemic Inflammatory Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e89-91.
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EUDAILEY K, Hamid N, Hahn RT, Kodali S, et al
Mitraclip Followed by Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Hybrid Techniques for Regurgitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e83-5.
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TOPCU AC, Ciloglu U, Bolukcu A, Dagsali S, et al
Management of Traumatic Aortic and Splenic Rupture in a Patient With Ascending Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e81-2.
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KAWANO Y, Tabata M, Nakatsuka D, Hiraiwa N, et al
A Novel Approach for Emergency Repair of Intraoperative Type A Aortic Dissection Through a Left Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e147-9.
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KATO N, Yamagishi M, Miyazaki T, Maeda Y, et al
A Novel Surgical Technique for Right-Sided Interrupted Aortic Arch by Interposition of a Pulmonary Autograft Tube.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e125-7.
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SAMUELS L
Sternal Closure With Tie Bands: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e121-2.
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BOTTA L, Bruschi G, Fratto P, Margari V, et al
Direct Transaortic TEVAR: An Alternative Option for Selected Patients With Unsuitable Peripheral Access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e117-9.
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ROUGHNEEN PT, Al-Dossari GA
The Anomalous Coronary Artery in Aortic Valve Replacement: A Case For Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e113-5.
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SUZUKI K, Totsugawa T, Hiraoka A, Tamura K, et al
A Left Ventricular Thrombus in a Patient With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome Removed Under Thoracoscopic Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e109-11.
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SANTARPINO G, Fischlein T, Biancari F
Emergency CABG: The Importance of Definition Criteria.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:674-5.
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July 2016

BOULATE D, Mercier O, Mussot S, Fabre D, et al
Extracorporeal Life Support After Pulmonary Endarterectomy as a Bridge to Recovery or Transplantation: Lessons From 31 Consecutive Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:260-8.
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ZHU X, Li Y, Li Q, Luo S, et al
A Simplified Arch Debranching Technique for Hybrid Repair of Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e69-72.
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THOMPSON JL, Burkhart HM
Translocation of an Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery With Resolution of Dysphagia Lusoria.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e65-7.
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MORISAKI A, Murakami T, Hosono M, Sohgawa E, et al
Externalized Transapical Guidewire for Aortic Arch Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:e51-3.
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FERNS SJ, El Zein C, Maruboyina SP, Subramanian S, et al
Improved Results of Aortic Arch Reconstruction in the Norwood Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;102:178-85.
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MAHLA E, Prueller F, Farzi S, Pregartner G, et al
Does Platelet Reactivity Predict Bleeding in Patients Needing Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting During Dual Antiplatelet Therapy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jul 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)30482.
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June 2016

KEELING WB, Sundt T, Leacche M, Okita Y, et al
Outcomes After Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy for Acute Pulmonary Embolus: A Multi-institutional Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 30. pii: S0003-4975(16)30483.
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BADRUDIN D, Khaliel F, Cartier R
Obesity Paradox in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Does It Benefit the Elderly?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(16)30484.
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SCHWANN TA, Habib JR, Khalifeh JM, Nauffal V, et al
Effects of Blood Transfusion on Cause-Specific Late Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting-Less Is More.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 23. pii: S0003-4975(16)30505.
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EDWARDS FH, Ferraris VA, Kurlansky PA, Lobdell KW, et al
Failure to Rescue Rates After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 22. pii: S0003-4975(16)30381.
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PATEL HJ, Likosky DS, Pruitt AL, Murphy ET, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Moderately Elevated Risk Patient: A Population-Based Analysis of Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)30368.
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HE GW, Taggart DP
Antispastic Management in Arterial Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30116.
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BROWN JR, Hisey WM, Marshall EJ, Likosky DS, et al
Acute Kidney Injury Severity and Long-Term Readmission and Mortality After Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 17. pii: S0003-4975(16)30346.
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SHAFIQ A, Jang JS, Kureshi F, Fendler TJ, et al
Predicting Likelihood for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Finding the Best Prediction Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 3. pii: S0003-4975(16)30225.
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PERERA NK, Galvin SD, Brooks M, Seevanayagam S, et al
Total Aortic Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Complicated by Malperfusion or Symptomatic Branch Vessel Malalignment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2398-400.
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POLETTO GL, Musto L, Civilini E, Giorgetti P, et al
Clampless and Sutureless Hybrid Technique for Aortic Arch Debranching on a Porcelain Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2395-7.
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DEL RIO SOLA ML, Vaquero Puerta C
Endovascular Repair of a Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm With an Aberrant Left Subclavian Artery Associated With an Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2386-8.
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TALWAR S, Rajashekar P, Gupta SK, Gulati GS, et al
Crossed Pulmonary Arteries in a Patient With Persistent Truncus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2377-9.
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KAHLBAU H, Gomes I, Pinto F, Fragata JI, et al
Uncommon Multicystic Lesion of the Interventricular Septum in a 7-Year-Old Boy: Unusual Presentation of an Intracardiac Teratoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2375-7.
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MACHOVEC KA, Jaquiss RD, Kaemmer DD, Ames WA, et al
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategy for a Cyanotic Child With Hemoglobin SC Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2373-5.
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ANTONIO M, Gordo A, Pereira C, Pinto F, et al
Thoracic Duct Decompression for Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Failing Fontan Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2370-3.
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BHOJE A, Talwar S, Saxena R, Gharde P, et al
Surgical Challenges of Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2367-70.
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LIO A, Miceli A, Ferrarini M, Glauber M, et al
Perceval S Valve Solution for Degenerated Freestyle Root in the Presence of Chronic Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2365-7.
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DOBRILOVIC N, Arslan B, McCarthy WJ, March RJ, et al
Delayed Retrograde Ascending Aortic Dissection After Endovascular Repair of Descending Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2357-8.
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SAID SM, Mainwaring RD, Ma M, Tacy TA, et al
Pulmonary Valve Repair for Patients With Acquired Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2294-301.
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SHAH AA, Aftab M, Tchantchaleishvili V, LaPar DJ, et al
Characterizing the Operative Experience of Cardiac Surgical Trainees: What Are Residents Really Doing in the Operating Room?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2341-9.
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LEE H, Yang JH, Jun TG, Cho YH, et al
Augmentation of the Lesser Curvature With an Autologous Vascular Patch in Complex Aortic Coarctation and Interruption.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2309-14.
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BROOMALL E, McBride ME, Deal BJ, Ducharme-Crevier L, et al
Posterior Circulation Ischemia or Occlusion in Five Adults With Failing Fontan Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2315-20.
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D'ANNOVILLE T, Ozdemir BA, Alric P, Marty-Ane CH, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Penetrating Aortic Ulcer: Literature Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2272-8.
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KIRMANI BH, Brazier A, Sriskandarajah S, Alshawabkeh Z, et al
Long-Term Survival After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)30309.
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HUGHES GC
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2235-6.
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ARSALAN M, Smith RL, Squiers JJ, Wang A, et al
Robotic Excision of a Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Mitral Chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e187-8.
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KOLH P, Kurlansky P, Cremer J, Lawton J, et al
Transatlantic Editorial: A Comparison Between European and North American Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2031-44.
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STROBEL RJ, Liang Q, Zhang M, Wu X, et al
A Preoperative Risk Model for Postoperative Pneumonia After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(16)30206.
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May 2016

CASTELVECCHIO S, Menicanti L, Garatti A, Tramarin R, et al
Myocardial Revascularization for Patients With Diabetes: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(16)00266.
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HWANG HY, Lee KH, Han JW, Kim KB, et al
Equivalency of Saphenous Vein and Arterial Composite Grafts: 5-Year Angiography and Midterm Clinical Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 18. pii: S0003-4975(16)00193.
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MAHLE WT, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, Kim S, et al
Early Extubation After Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot and the Fontan Procedure: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 9. pii: S0003-4975(16)30101.
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YAMASAKI M, Deb S, Tsubota H, Moussa F, et al
Comparison of Radial Artery and Saphenous Vein Graft Stenosis More Than 5 Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(16)30080.
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ITO H, Mizumoto T, Tempaku H, Fujinaga K, et al
Emergency Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery for Patients on Preoperative Intraaortic Balloon Pump.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 May 3. pii: S0003-4975(16)30025.
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YU PS, Yu SC, Ng CT, Kwok MW, et al
Coil Embolization of Diverticulum of Kommerell: A Targeted Hybrid Endovascular Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e139-41.
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TANAKA D, Hirose H, Cavarocchi N, Entwistle JW, et al
The Impact of Vascular Complications on Survival of Patients on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1729-34.
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OKADA N, Murayama H, Hasegawa H
Optimal Surgical Management Using a Classic Blalock-Taussig Shunt for an Infected Pseudoaneurysm After a Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1992-5.
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ZANOTTI G, Gupta R, Reece TB, Campbell DN, et al
Aortic Valve Sparing Root Replacement With Unroofing and Reconstruction of an Anomalous Right Coronary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1980-2.
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BOUABDALLAOUI N, Debbagh H, Schoell T, Lebreton G, et al
Surgical Management of Undiagnosed Laceration of Superior Vena Cava Caused by Blunt Trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1972-4.
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NAVIA DO, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, Camporrotondo M, et al
Myocardial Revascularization Exclusively With Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries in T-Graft Configuration: Effects on Late Survival.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1775-81.
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SANTARPINO G, Gazdag L, Vogt F, Ledwon M, et al
Randomized Study for Mammary Artery Harvesting: Please, Also Consider Wound Management!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:2025.
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UEKI C, Sakaguchi G
On-Pump Beating Technique Reduces Both Early Morbidity and Mortality.
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April 2016

LAW T, Dunne B, Stamp N, Ho KM, et al
Surgical Results and Outcomes After Reimplantation for the Management of Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(16)00122.
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FIORE M, Tuffigo M, Cahoreau V, Oses P, et al
Successful coronary artery bypass in type 2M and 2N von Willebrand disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 6. pii: S0003-4975(16)30299.
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CHIU P, Lynch D, Jahanayar J, Rogers IS, et al
Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e95-7.
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TSAI CL
The "Lantern" Procedure to Simplify Treatment of Retrograde Type A Dissection After Thoracic Endograft Stenting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e129-31.
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DIEZ LF, Diez-DelHoyo F, Clavero-Olmos M, Galvez MC, et al
Giant Aneurysm in a Patient With Noncorrected and Longstanding Aortic Coarctation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e127.
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SNG GG, Wright CD
An Aneurysmal Abdominal Aortic Branch Supplying an Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e123.
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HU H, Liu W, Battafarano RJ, Chen C, et al
Extralobar Aneurysm of Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration Artery Originating From Aorta Arch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e121.
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LANGER NB, Nazif TM, Powers ME, Fukuhara S, et al
Cardiogenic Shock From Coronary Compression: A Difficult Diagnosis But Easy Fix.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e111-3.
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SHARMA V, Goldberg HD, Zubkus D, Shears LL, et al
Successful Management of Cardiac Arrest Due to Pulmonary Embolus Using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Ultrasound-Accelerated Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e107-9.
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HALLER C, Kirsh JA, Van Arsdell G, Honjo O, et al
Cox-Maze IV in Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage After Sutureless Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1602-4.
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BAKHOS CT, Wang SC, Tedesco KL, DeJesus AD, et al
Primary Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Middle Mediastinum Involving the Right Main Pulmonary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1594-6.
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MODY GN, Janko M, Vasudeva V, Chi JH, et al
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Stent Graft to Facilitate Aortic Resection During Pneumonectomy and Vertebrectomy for Locally Invasive Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1587-9.
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LIN Y, Dearani JA, Hagler DJ, Suri RM, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement With Balloon-Expandable Prosthesis Under Direct Vision: A Novel Therapeutic Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1576-7.
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D'SOUZA TF, Samuel BP, Hillman ND, Vettukattil JJ, et al
Biventricular Repair of Pulmonary Atresia After Fontan Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1574-6.
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BAEK WK, Kim YS, Lee M, Yoon YH, et al
Axillary Artery Cannulation in Acute Aortic Dissection: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1573-4.
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KODANI N, Ohashi T, Iida H, Kageyama S, et al
Emergency Pulmonary Embolectomy Using Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1569-71.
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Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1543.
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MACGILLIVRAY TE
How I Teach Hemi-Arch Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1251-4.
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KUMAR MV, Choudhary SK, Talwar S, Gharde P, et al
Extraanatomic Bypass to Supraceliac Abdominal Aorta for Complex Thoracic Aortic Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1552-7.
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GHANTA RK, Green SY, Price MD, Arredondo CC, et al
Midterm Survival and Quality of Life After Extent II Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair in Marfan Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1402-9.
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ZHANG T, Shi Y, Wu K, Hua Z, et al
Uncontrolled Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow and Delayed Fontan Completion After the Bidirectional Glenn Procedure: Real-World Outcomes in China.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1530-8.
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XUE YG, Ma WG, Wu WH, Charilaou P, et al
Endovascular Repair for Thoracic Aortic False Aneurysms: Single-Center Experience in 102 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1410-7.
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MESZAROS K, Fuehrer U, Grogg S, Sodeck G, et al
Risk Factors for Sternal Wound Infection After Open Heart Operations Vary According to Type of Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1418-25.
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NGUYEN BA, Fiorentino F, Reeves BC, Baig K, et al
Mini Bypass and Proinflammatory Leukocyte Activation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1454-63.
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WANG J, Yu W, Gao M, Gu C, et al
Preoperative Prophylactic Intraaortic Balloon Pump Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury and Short-Term Death of High-Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Meta-Analysis of 17 Studies.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr 1. pii: S0003-4975(15)01750.
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March 2016

LUTHRA S
Impact of Legislation, Guidelines and Practice on BIMA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1245.
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ALTARABSHEH SE, Deo SV
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1244.
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UEKI C, Sakaguchi G
What Is a True Risk Factor for Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1243-4.
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BOEZEMAN RP, van Dongen EP, Morshuis WJ, Sonker U, et al
Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1239-40.
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LUEHR M, von Aspern K, Etz CD
Limitations of Direct Regional Spinal Cord Monitoring Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Indirect Paraspinal Collateral Network Surveillance Is the Answer!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1238-9.
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GOTO T, Matsuhama M, Kobayashi T
Atypical Sign of Contained Rupture of Valsalva Sinus After Repair of Aortic Dissection: Submammary Hematoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e87.
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MAYER JE JR
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1004.
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MARISCALCO G
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:943-4.
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WILDER TJ, Van Arsdell GS, Pham-Hung E, Gritti M, et al
Aggressive Patch Augmentation May Reduce Growth Potential of Hypoplastic Branch Pulmonary Arteries After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:996-1004.
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PENG DM, Punn R, Maeda K, Selamet Tierney ES, et al
Diagnosing Neonatal Aortic Coarctation in the Setting of Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1005-10.
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PATEL JK, Loomes KM, Goldberg DJ, Mercer-Rosa L, et al
Early Impact of Fontan Operation on Enteric Protein Loss.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1025-30.
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GUAN XL, Wang XL, Liu YY, Lan F, et al
Changes in the Hemostatic System of Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection Undergoing Aortic Arch Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:945-51.
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MOHAMMADI S, Dagenais F, Voisine P, Dumont E, et al
Impact of the Radial Artery as an Additional Arterial Conduit During In-Situ Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:913-8.
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ROSELLI EE, Idrees JJ, Lowry AM, Masabni K, et al
Beyond the Aortic Root: Staged Open and Endovascular Repair of Arch and Descending Aorta in Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:906-12.
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TRIVEDI D, Navid F, Balzer JR, Joshi R, et al
Aggressive Aortic Arch and Carotid Replacement Strategy for Type A Aortic Dissection Improves Neurologic Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:896-903.
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CHARILAOU P, Ziganshin BA, Peterss S, Rajbanshi BG, et al
Current Experience With Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Validity of the Complication-Specific Approach in the Present Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:936-43.
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ROBINSON BM, Paterson HS, Naidoo R, Dhurandhar V, et al
Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Composite Y Grafts: Analysis of 464 Angiograms in 296 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:974-80.
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RAMAN J, Katz MH, Zorn KC, Large MC, et al
Single-Incision Thoracoabdominal Approach With Normothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass for the Management of Urologic Tumors Invading the Inferior Vena Cava.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1202-4.
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MILTNER B, Poncelet A, Moniotte S
Multiple-Modality Imaging of Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Kawasaki Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1201.
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RIZZO S, Stellin G, Milanesi O, Padalino M, et al
Aortic and Pulmonary Root Aneurysms in a Child With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1193-5.
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YOKOYAMA S, Kaneda K, Nagasaka S, Taki T, et al
Tricuspid Atresia IIc With a Vascular Ring: Novel Approach for Fontan Completion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1188-90.
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INOUE Y, Minatoya K, Oda T, Itonaga T, et al
Total Aortic Replacement for a 9-Year-Old Boy With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1185-8.
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MICK SL, Roselli EE, Kapadia S, Tuzcu EM, et al
Postoperative Migration of an Edwards-SAPIEN XT Mitral Valve-in-Valve Treated With Direct Vision Implantation During Beating-Heart Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1182-5.
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SHEIKH AY, Ahmadi-Kashani M, Mohindra V, Friedenberg A, et al
A Rare Case of Plastic Bronchitis in an Adult Patient After Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1176-8.
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VANDER SALM TJ
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1163.
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VISTARINI N, Gabrysz-Forget F, Beaulieu Y, Perrault LP, et al
Tamponade Relief by Active Clearance of Chest Tubes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1159-63.
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GAUDINO M, Lau C, Cammertoni F, Vargiu V, et al
Surgical Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Cavoatrial Involvement: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:1213-21.
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February 2016

AHN HC, Baranowski J, Dahlin LG, Nielsen NE, et al
Transvenous Implantation of a Stent Valve in Patients With Degenerated Mitral Prostheses and Native Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb 18. pii: S0003-4975(15)01868.
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AMIN S, Pinho-Gomes AC, Taggart DP
Relationship of Intraoperative Transit Time Flowmetry Findings to Angiographic Graft Patency at Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb 12. pii: S0003-4975(15)01779.
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WEI Z, Whitehead KK, Khiabani RH, Tree M, et al
Respiratory Effects on Fontan Circulation During Rest and Exercise Using Real-Time Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(15)01860.
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SUZUKI T, Asai T
Reply.
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EYUBOGLU M, Ekinci MA, Arslan A
Significance of Baseline Diagnosis and Medical Therapy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:831-2.
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KEENAN JE, Wang H, Ganapathi AM, Englum BR, et al
Electroencephalography During Hemiarch Replacement With Moderate Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:631-7.
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KATADA Y, Kondo S, Tsuboi E, Rokkaku K, et al
Endovascular Total Arch Repair Using In Situ Fenestration for Arch Aneurysm and Chronic Type A Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:625-30.
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SUGIURA J, Bierbach B, Hraska V
Expanding the Limits of Posterior Aortic Translocation: Biventricular Correction of Complex Transposition With Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Heterotaxy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:762-4.
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EREK E, Aydin S, Suzan D, Yildiz O, et al
Early Degeneration of Extracellular Matrix Used for Aortic Reconstruction During the Norwood Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:758-60.
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ITODA Y, Panthee N, Tanaka T, Ando T, et al
Novel Anastomotic Device for Distal Coronary Anastomosis: Preclinical Results From Swine Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:736-41.
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D'UDEKEM Y
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:724.
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PUSKAS JD, Yanagawa B, Taggart DP
Advancing the State of the Art in Surgical Coronary Revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:419-21.
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SOBOCINSKI J, Patterson BO, Karthikesalingam A, Thompson MM, et al
The Effect of Left Subclavian Artery Coverage in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:810-7.
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DEAL BJ, Costello JM, Webster G, Tsao S, et al
Intermediate-Term Outcome of 140 Consecutive Fontan Conversions With Arrhythmia Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:717-24.
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FUCHIGAMI T, Nagata N, Nishioka M, Akashige T, et al
Repair of Vascular Ring With Right-Sided Interrupted Aortic Arch and Right-Sided Descending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e41-3.
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January 2016

KATZ MG, Fargnoli AS, Kendle AP, Hajjar RJ, et al
Gene Therapy in Cardiac Surgery: Clinical Trials, Challenges, and Perspectives.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(15)01989.
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LIMA EG, Hueb W, Gersh BJ, Rezende PC, et al
Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Long-Term Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease on Surgical, Angioplasty, or Medical Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jan 12. pii: S0003-4975(15)01707.
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CANAUD L, Gandet T, Ozdemir BA, D'Annoville T, et al
Staged Hybrid Repair to Reduce the Risk of Spinal Cord Ischemia After Extensive Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e9-11.
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ARMENTA-FLORES R, Sanchez-Lopez JM, Torres-Cano AF, Guerrero-Gonzalez H, et al
Gunshot to the Right Carotid Trunk: Endovascular Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e25.
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GHAZY T, Darwisch A, Schmidt T, Fajfrova Z, et al
Transcranial Doppler Sonography for Optimization of Cerebral Perfusion in Aortic Arch Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e15-6.
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ETRA JW, Metkus TS, Whitman GJ, Mandal K, et al
Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome After Coronary Artery Bypass: Easy to Miss Unless Suspected.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:e13-4.
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GARCIA IGLESIAS D, Martin Fernandez M, Lopez Iglesias F, Calvo Blanco J, et al
Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection: One or More Entities?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:414-5.
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KHAN MS, Yeager MR, Bryant R 3rd, Lorts A, et al
Coronary Artery Reconstruction Using a Bioengineered Patch and Epicardial Tunnel.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:363-5.
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MYKYCHAK YB, Bohuta LY, Ivanov YY, Pozniak YV, et al
Cerebral Thromboembolism From Ligated Blalock-Taussig Shunt in an Adult Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:361-3.
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FEDERICI D, Ranghetti A, Merlo M, Terzi A, et al
Coronary Artery Involvement of Williams Syndrome in Infants and Surgical Revascularization Strategy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:359-61.
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REEVES JG, Montesa C, Fonseca B, Mitchell MB, et al
Aortic Translocation for Repair of Transposition of the Great Arteries (S,D,L) With Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:357-9.
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LUCIANI GB, Lucchese G, Hoxha S, Torre S, et al
Late Endovascular Pulmonary Artery Band Migration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:355-7.
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D'SOUZA TF, Samuel BP, Vettukattil JJ, Haw MP, et al
Surgical Treatment of Neonate With Congenital Left Main Coronary Artery Atresia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:352-5.
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BOUTROUS ML, Afifi RO, Safi HJ, Estrera AL, et al
Management of Recurrent Delayed Neurologic Deficit After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:346-8.
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KLOTZ LV, Morresi-Hauf A, Hatz RA, Lindner M, et al
Vascular Leiomyoma of the Pulmonary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:342-4.
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COLON MJ, Sanjeevi S, Flores R, Reddy R, et al
Transection of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery Does Not Exclude a Gastric Conduit in Ivor-Lewis Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:333-4.
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HOSSIEN A, Aslam U, Khan H, Ionescu A, et al
The Use of Multidimensional Modeling of the Aorta in Planning the Resection of an Aortic Angiosarcoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:329-32.
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HUGHES GC, Mathew JP
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:152-3.
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ZAHR RA, Kirshbom PM, Kopf GS, Sainathan S, et al
Half a Century's Experience With the Superior Cavopulmonary (Classic Glenn) Shunt.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:177-82.
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WATERFORD SD, Chou D, Bombien R, Uzun I, et al
Left Subclavian Arterial Coverage and Stroke During Thoracic Aortic Endografting: A Systematic Review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:381-9.
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AFIFI RO, Sandhu HK, Leake SS, Rice RD, et al
Determinants of Operative Mortality in Patients With Ruptured Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:64-71.
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RESTREPO M, Crouch AC, Haggerty CM, Rossignac J, et al
Hemodynamic Impact of Superior Vena Cava Placement in the Y-Graft Fontan Connection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:183-9.
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ODA T, Minatoya K, Sasaki H, Tanaka H, et al
Is Conventional Open Repair Still a Good Option for Aortic Arch Aneurysm in Patients of Advanced Age?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:80-6.
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PERREAS K, Samanidis G, Thanopoulos A, Georgiopoulos G, et al
Antegrade or Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion in Ascending Aorta and Hemiarch Surgery? A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:146-52.
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TANG Y, Liao Z, Han L, Xu Z, et al
Left Subclavian Artery Fenestration: A Novel Treatment Strategy for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2016;101:95-9.
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December 2015

ACHARYA D, Gulack BC, Loyaga-Rendon RY, Davies JE, et al
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Myocardial Infarction and Cardiogenic Shock Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Data From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 22. pii: S0003-4975(15)01722.
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BARAKAT AF, Saad M, Abuzaid A, Mentias A, et al
Perioperative Statin Therapy for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(15)01578.
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KARI FA, Doll KN, Hemmer W, Liebrich M, et al
Residual and Progressive Aortic Regurgitation After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement: A Propensity-Matched Multi-Institutional Analysis in 764 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(15)01662.
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ONO M, Vogt M, Cleuziou J, Kasnar-Samprec J, et al
Improved Exercise Performance in Patients With Tricuspid Atresia After the Fontan-Bjork Modification With Pulsatile Systolic Pulmonary Flow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 8. pii: S0003-4975(15)01593.
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KIM H, Chan Sung S, Choi KH, Lee HD, et al
Sutureless Patch Angioplasty for Postoperative Pulmonary Artery Stenosis in Congenital Cardiac Surgeries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 7. pii: S0003-4975(15)01591.
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NARDI P, Antonio P
Simultaneous Carotid Artery Stenting and Heart Surgery: The Risk of Bleeding.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:2417.
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PLONEK T, Dumanski A
Reply: To PMID 25841843.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:2415-6.
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TREASURE T, Pepper J
The Potential of Personalized External Aortic Root Support (PEARS) to Restore and Maintain Aortic Valve Competence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:2415.
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SHAHIAN DM
50th Anniversary Landmark Commentary on Edwards FH, Clark RE, Schwartz M. Coronary artery bypass grafting: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database experience. Ann Thorac Surg 1994;57:12-9.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1990-1.
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HUSSAIN ST, Zhen-Yu Tong M
External Compression of Right Coronary Cleft Resulting From ECMO Cannula Causing Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation: An Unusual Adverse Event.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:2369.
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RAO C, Zhang H, Gao H, Zhao Y, et al
The Chinese Cardiac Surgery Registry: Design and Data Audit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec 1. pii: S0003-4975(15)01546.
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November 2015

LAPAR DJ, Rich JB, Isbell JM, Brooks CH, et al
Preoperative Renal Function Predicts Hospital Costs and Length of Stay in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(15)01339.
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ALDEA GS, Bakaeen F, Pal J, Fremes S, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines on Arterial Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(15)01608.
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HE GW, Taggart DP
Spasm in Arterial Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 14. pii: S0003-4975(15)01579.
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RUBENS FD, Chen L, Bourke M
Assessment of the Association of Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Skeletonization and Sternal Wound Infection After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 14. pii: S0003-4975(15)01702.
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JACOBS JP, Shahian DM, He X, O'Brien SM, et al
Penetration, Completeness, and Representativeness of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(15)01416.
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SUNSTROM RE, Langley SM
Reply: To PMID 25442983.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1973-4.
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CORNO AF, Aung YM
Portland Protocol: Conclusions Are Not Justified by the Content of the Article.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1972-3.
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ORION E, Taggart DP
Reply: To PMID 25886810.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1969-70.
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BAIKOUSSIS NG, Argiriou M, Dedeilias P, Charitos C, et al
External Stenting of the Vein Grafts in Coronary Artery Operations: Limitations, Benefits, and Patients' Safety.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1969.
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KEELING B, Halkos ME
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1593-4.
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LAU C, Gaudino M, de Biasi AR, Munjal M, et al
Outcomes of Open Repair of Mycotic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1712-7.
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SAWAN EB, Henaine R, Daou L, Jebara V, et al
Successful Operation for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 5-Year-Old Boy With Tuberous Sclerosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e119-20.
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WEHBE MS, Vondran M, Sauer M, Mohr FW, et al
Coronary Artery Fistula: Two Rare Cases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e111-3.
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SNOW NJ, Rainer WG
Jay Lloyd Ankeney, June 7, 1921-December 24, 2014.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1963-5.
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SABIK JF 3RD
Invited Commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1953.
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CHIANG IH, Chen SG, Wang CH
Treatment of Sternal Wound Infection Using a Free Myocutaneous Flap.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1907-10.
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FENG G, Qian Z, Jun G, Fangming L, et al
Hybrid Repair of an Aortic Arch Aneurysm Using Double Parallel Grafts Perfused by Retrograde Flow in Endovascular Repair Combined With Left Subclavian Artery Surgical Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1888-91.
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SHULTS CC, Chen EP, Thourani VH, Leshnower BG, et al
Transapical Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair as a Bridge to Open Repair of an Infected Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1883-6.
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CHENG K, Rehman SM, Taggart DP
A Review of Differing Techniques of Mammary Artery Harvesting on Sternal Perfusion: Time for a Randomized Study?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1942-53.
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October 2015

LUTHRA S, Leiva-Juarez MM, Taggart DP
Systematic Review of Therapies for Stable Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetic Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(15)01194.
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GAUDINO M, Glineur D, Mazza A, Papadatos S, et al
Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Postinfarction Cardiogenic Shock.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 28. pii: S0003-4975(15)01427.
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GRADY RM, Eghtesady P
Potts Shunt and Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension: What We Have Learned.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 28. pii: S0003-4975(15)01429.
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BIN C, Junsheng M, Jianqun Z, Ping B, et al
Meta-Analysis of Medium and Long-Term Efficacy of Loading Statins After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 27. pii: S0003-4975(15)01436.
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ZHU Y, Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, Wojnarski CM, et al
Outcomes After Operations for Unicuspid Aortic Valve With or Without Ascending Repair in Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Oct 7. pii: S0003-4975(15)01266.
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NARDI P
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1514-5.
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GAETA R
Simultaneous Carotid Artery Stenting Combined With Open Heart Surgery: Another Indication.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1514.
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TATOULIS J, Wynne R, Skillington PD, Buxton BF, et al
Total Arterial Revascularization: Achievable and Prognostically Effective-A Multicenter Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1268-75.
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PERIC VM, Grbic R, Borzanovic MD
Severity of Angina Is a Predictor of Long-Term Improvement of Quality of Life After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1506.
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CAKIR H, Kestelli M, Yurekli I, Eygi B, et al
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1505.
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SARIOGLU CT, Sisli E, Yalcinbas YK, Saygili A, et al
An Easy Modification of Tube Graft Interposition During Fenestration in Borderline Fontan Circulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1482-4.
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MIZUNO T, Hachimaru T, Oi K, Watanabe T, et al
Easy and Safe Total Debranching of Arch Aneurysms Using Axilloaxillary Arterial Bypass.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1476-8.
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SUGHIMOTO K, Pratap H, Konstantinov IE, Brizard CP, et al
Skeletonization of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve During Norwood Procedure and Aortic Arch Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1473-5.
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BERFIELD KK, Sweet MP, McCabe JM, Reisman M, et al
Endovascular Repair for Type A Aortic Dissection After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With a Medtronic CoreValve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1444-6.
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SUGHIMOTO K, Zannino D, Mathew J, Weintraub RG, et al
Forward Flow Through the Pulmonary Valve After Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt Benefits Patients at Fontan Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1390-6.
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KUMAR TK, Subramanian S, Sathanandam S, Alexander J, et al
Superior Vena Cava Reconstruction for Treatment of Chylothorax Resulting From Thrombosis of Superior Vena Cava in Young Infants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1432-6.
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KURLANSKY PA, Traad EA, Dorman MJ, Galbut DL, et al
Bilateral Versus Single Internal Mammary Artery Grafting in the Elderly: Long-Term Survival Benefit.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1374-81.
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September 2015

CONTE JV, Gleason TG, Resar JR, Adams DH, et al
Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Sep 30. pii: S0003-4975(15)01103.
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FEINS EN, DeFaria Yeh D, Bhatt AB, Stefanescu A, et al
Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery: Surgical Repair With Anatomic- and Function-Based Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Sep 28. pii: S0003-4975(15)01190.
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FUCHIGAMI T, Nishioka M, Akashige T, Nagata N, et al
A Surgical Integration Technique for Right-Sided and Left-Sided Superior Venae Cavae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:e63-5.
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DI EUSANIO M, Nienaber CA, Sundt TM, Patel HJ, et al
Reply: To PMID 25282163.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1137-8.
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MARTIN M, Garcia Iglesias D, Rozado J, Padron RR, et al
Type A Aortic Dissection: The Controversy of the Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1136-7.
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GOLDBERG JB, Sundt TM 3rd
More Data Are Needed to Determine an Association Between Transfusions and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Occlusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1135.
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ENGOREN M, Schwann TA, Jewell E, Neill S, et al
Reply: To PMID 25497075.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1135-6.
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SALSANO A, Salsano G, Petrocelli F, Passerone G, et al
A Nearly Missed Catastrophic Aortic Injury After Reduction of a Thoracic Spine Fracture Managed by Prompt Endovascular Treatment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1112.
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GORBACHEVSKY SV, Shmaltz AA, Zaets SB
Poor Left Ventricular Performance in a Child With Coronary Sinus Stenosis: Successful Surgical Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1096-9.
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BARRIOS CARVAJAL M, Diaz-Tobarra M, Marti-Obiol R, Lopez Mozos F, et al
Combined Treatment of an Aortoesophageal Fistula After Aortoplasty for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1091-3.
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TAKAHASHI Y, Sasaki Y, Kato Y, Motoki M, et al
Less-Invasive Endovascular Treatment of Arch Aneurysm With Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1089-91.
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CUTTONE F, Lacour-Gayet F, Saeed I, Rosendahl U, et al
Arterial Switch Operation in Single Coronary Ostium With Intramural Course: Subclavian Artery Patch Angioplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1084-6.
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KIKUCHI K, Une D, Endo Y, Matsuyama T, et al
Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grating Using Bilateral In Situ Internal Thoracic Arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1082-4.
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KILIC A, Sultan IS, Arnaoutakis GJ, Higgins RS, et al
Assessment of Thoracic Endografting Operative Mortality Risk Score: Development and Validation in 2,000 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:860-7.
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MERY CM, Guzman-Pruneda FA, Trost JG Jr, McLaughlin E, et al
Contemporary Results of Aortic Coarctation Repair Through Left Thoracotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:1039-46.
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BAVARIA JE, Brinkman WT, Hughes GC, Khoynezhad A, et al
Outcomes of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Results From the Valiant United States Investigational Device Exemption Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:802-8.
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LIBERMAN M, Khereba M, Nasir B, Goudie E, et al
Pulmonary Artery Sealing Using the HARMONIC ACE+ Shears for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lobectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:898-903.
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SCHWANN TA, Al-Shaar L, Tranbaugh RF, Dimitrova KR, et al
Multi Versus Single Arterial Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery Across the Ejection Fraction Spectrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:810-7.
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PREVENTZA O, Price MD, Simpson KH, Cooley DA, et al
Hemiarch and Total Arch Surgery in Patients With Previous Repair of Acute Type I Aortic Dissection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:833-8.
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MIYAHARA S, Matsueda T, Izawa N, Yamanaka K, et al
Mid-Term Results of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Patients With Expanded Indications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;100:845-51.
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August 2015

SHAHIAN DM, He X, Jacobs JP, Kurlansky PA, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Composite Measure of Individual Surgeon Performance for Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Report of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Quality Measurement Task Force.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 29. pii: S0003-4975(15)01366.
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LIKOSKY DS, Wallace AS, Prager RL, Jacobs JP, et al
Sources of Variation in Hospital-Level Infection Rates After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 27. pii: S0003-4975(15)00837.
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LI Z, Amsterdam EA, Young JN, Hoegh H, et al
Contemporary Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Among Patients With Insulin-Treated and Non-Insulin-Treated Diabetes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(15)01036.
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HANNAN EL, Zhong Y, Wu C, Jacobs AK, et al
Comparison of 3-Year Outcomes for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Drug-Eluting Stents: Does Sex Matter?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 18. pii: S0003-4975(15)00942.
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ROSATO S, Biancari F, D'Errigo P, Fusco D, et al
Midterm Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Young Patients: A Multicenter Italian Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(15)00898.
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CHAUDHRY UA, Harling L, Sepehripour AH, Stavridis G, et al
Beating-Heart Versus Conventional On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(15)00895.
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AD N, Holmes SD, Shuman DJ, Pritchard G, et al
Potential Impact of Modifiable Clinical Variables on Length of Stay After First-Time Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Aug 11. pii: S0003-4975(15)00893.
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July 2015

VASSILEVA CM, Aranki S, Brennan JM, Kaneko T, et al
Evaluation of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Online Risk Calculator for Assessment of Risk in Patients Presenting for Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: An Analysis Using the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 30. pii: S0003-4975(15)00863.
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KOPJAR T, Petricevic M, Gasparovic H, Svetina L, et al
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with High On-Aspirin Platelet Reactivity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 24. pii: S0003-4975(15)00804.
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PAUGH TA, Dickinson TA, Martin JR, Hanson EC, et al
Impact of Ultrafiltration on Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: The Michigan Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 22. pii: S0003-4975(15)00796.
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LIKOSKY DS, Paone G, Zhang M, Rogers MA, et al
Red Blood Cell Transfusions Impact Pneumonia Rates After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 21. pii: S0003-4975(15)00579.
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GALETTA D, Borri A, Gasparri R, Petrella F, et al
Surgical Techniques and Long-Term Results of Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction in Patients With Lung Cancer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 21. pii: S0003-4975(15)00801.
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YU PJ, Cassiere HA, Kohn N, Dellis SL, et al
Myocardial Infarction Classification on Outcomes in Nonemergent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 21. pii: S0003-4975(15)00815.
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YANG M, Wu Y, Wang G, Xiao C, et al
Robotic Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Seven-Year Single-Center Experience and Long-Term Follow-Up of Graft Patency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 16. pii: S0003-4975(15)00680.
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NEELY RC, Byrne JG, Gosev I, Cohn LH, et al
Surgical Embolectomy for Acute Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism in a Series of 115 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul 10. pii: S0003-4975(15)00612.
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