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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
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July 2024

ZHANG Y, Wang Y, Liu F, Chen Q, et al
Reoperative extended arch repair for acute type a aortic dissection after previous cardiac surgery: insights from a relatively young redo series.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jul 5:ezae266. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHOERGHUBER M, Kuenzer T, Biancari F, Dalen M, et al
Platelet inhibitor withdrawal and outcomes after coronary artery surgery: an individual patient data meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jul 5:ezae265. doi: 10.1093.
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LU CW, Wu CH, Huang MT, Lee CS, et al
Liver fibrosis detected by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and its functional correlates in Fontan patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae249.
PubMed Abstract available

DABRAVOLSKAITE V, Makaloski V, Hakovirta H, Kotelis D, et al
Evaluation of custom-made Relay(R) stent-grafts for aortic arch landing zones 0 and I: experience from two high-volume aortic centres.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae241.
PubMed Abstract available

STORTECKY S, Barco S, Windecker S, Heg D, et al
Ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis versus surgical pulmonary embolectomy for intermediate-high or high-risk pulmonary embolism: a randomized phase II non-inferiority trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae252.
PubMed Abstract available

CALAFIORE AM, Torregrossa G, Salerno TA, Prapas S, et al
Controversy. On pump or off pump: what will I do when I grow up? A narrative systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;66:ezae256.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2024

PITTS L, Kofler M, Montagner M, Heck R, et al
The role of concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting in acute type a aortic dissection complicated by coronary malperfusion.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 21:ezae248. doi: 10.1093.
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MASTERSON CREBER R, Dimagli A, Nino De Rivera S, Russell D, et al
Minimal clinically important differences in patient reported outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery in the arterial revascularization trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 6:ezae208. doi: 10.1093.
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TSAGAKIS K, Kempfert J, Zierer A, Martens A, et al
E-vita OPEN NEO in the treatment of acute or chronic aortic pathologies: first interim results of the NEOS study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae206.
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PITTS L, Pasic M, Wert L, Nersesian G, et al
Mediastinal transposition of the greater omentum for treatment of infected prostheses of the ascending aorta and aortic arch.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae225.
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AN KR, Sandner S, Redfors B, Alexander JH, et al
Association between overweight and obesity with coronary artery bypass graft failure: an individual patient data analysis of clinical trials.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jun 3:ezae221. doi: 10.1093.
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TAKAYAMA H, Hohri Y, Brinster DR, Chen EP, et al
Open, endovascular or hybrid repair of aortic arch disease: narrative review of diverse strategies with diverse options.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae179.
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May 2024

VINCENZONI C, Borghese O, Nocerino M, Mangiacotti LP, et al
Conservative treatment of retrograde aortic dissection after hybrid repair of aortic arch aneurysm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae159.
PubMed

WANTIEZ P, Flecher E, Heautot JF, Allain G, et al
Apico-aortic conduit: a readily available technical modification.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae160.
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DEN HAAN MC, Palmen M, Egorova AD, Hazekamp MG, et al
Glenn shunt as a rescue strategy for acute right ventricular failure after right ventricular myocardial infarction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae157.
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YAMANAKA K, Hasegawa S, Kawabata R, Shiraki H, et al
Anterolateral thoracotomy with partial sternotomy: a feasible approach for treating the complex pathology of the aortic arch.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae138.
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SHU C, Wan Z, Luo M, Fang K, et al
Mid-term results of a prospective study for aortic dissection with a gutter-plugging chimney stent graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae135.
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PAPAKONSTANTINOU NA, Martinez-Lopez D, Chung JC
The frozen elephant trunk: seeking a more definitive treatment for acute type A aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae176.
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EL-ANDARI R, Bozso SJ, Nagendran J, Chung J, et al
Aortic remodelling based on false lumen communications in patients undergoing acute type I dissection repair with AMDS hybrid prosthesis: a substudy of the DARTS trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae194.
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LOBO FILHO JG, Duarte Pimentel M, Lobo Filho HG, Leitao Montenegro M, et al
Arteriovenous composite graft in complete myocardial revascularization without aortic manipulation in elderly patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae169.
PubMed

GELPI G, Trimarchi S, Mandigers TJ, Grassi V, et al
Antegrade cerebral perfusion via the right subclavian artery during open distal arch or proximal descending aortic repair from left thoracotomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae199.
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GIBELLO L, Antonello M, Civilini E, Pellenc Q, et al
Multicentre experience of antegrade thoracic endovascular aortic repair for the treatment of thoracic aortic diseases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae185.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2024

ABREU A, Maximo J, Leite-Moreira A
Preoperative smoking status and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting: a Competing-Risk analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 30:ezae183. doi: 10.1093.
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GIKANDI A, Stock E, DeMatt E, Hirji S, et al
Performance of left internal thoracic artery-left anterior descending artery anastomosis by residents versus attendings and coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 10:ezae155. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

D'ONOFRIO A, Antonello M, Piazza M, Gerosa G, et al
Six-year clinical and computed tomography angiography follow-up after Nexus implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae098.
PubMed Abstract available

HAULON S, Guo MH, Dominique F
New treatment paradigm for patients with Marfan or Loyes-Dietz syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae111.
PubMed

LUTHRA S, Miskolczi S, Velissaris T, De Silva RJ, et al
Hybrid noncovered open stents in repair of DeBakey type 1 acute aortic dissections.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae154.
PubMed Abstract available

SEEBER F, Krenner N, Sames-Dolzer E, Tulzer A, et al
Outcome after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy in Norwood patients before the bidirectional Glenn operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae153.
PubMed Abstract available

REN J, Bowyer A, Tian DH, Reid CM, et al
Sex differences in Long-Term survival after total arterial coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 16:ezae106. doi: 10.1093.
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OKAMOTO T, Yokoi Y, Sato N, Suzuki S, et al
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair using fenestrated stent grafts in patients with thoracic aortic distal arch aneurysms.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae062.
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NUCERA M, Kreibich M, Yildiz M, Berger T, et al
Endovascular aortic repair in patients with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome is safe and durable when employed by a multi-disciplinary aortic team.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae069.
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BECKMANN E, Martens A, Krueger H, Korte W, et al
Should we operate on patients with acute type A aortic dissection who present with cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae046.
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PRAPAS S, Katsavrias K, Gaudino M, Puskas JD, et al
Saphenous vein to the right coronary system from the right thoracic artery or the aorta. Long-term propensity-matched results of 2 groups.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae060.
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FETCU S, Osawa T, Klawonn F, Schaeffer T, et al
Longitudinal analysis of systemic ventricular function and atrioventricular valve function after the Norwood procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae058.
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RAJESH K, Levine D, Murana G, Castagnini S, et al
Is surgical risk of aortic arch aneurysm repair underestimated? A novel perspective based on 30-day versus 1-year mortality.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae041.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM CH, Kim TH, Lee H, Kim MS, et al
One-year outcomes of total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk using the E-vita Open NEO.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae017.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2024

MURANA G, Gliozzi G, Di Marco L, Campanini F, et al
Frozen elephant trunk technique using hybrid grafts: 15-year outcomes from a single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad364.
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D'ONOFRIO A, Piazza M, Andreatta G, Cao I, et al
Endovascular aortic arch repair under monitored anaesthesia care: maximizing microinvasiveness.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae032.
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COMENTALE G, Cucchi M, Serrao A, Careddu L, et al
Impact of preoperative left pulmonary artery stenting on the Fontan procedure: a retrospective multicentre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae035.
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TOCHAROENCHOK T, Haller C
Superior cavopulmonary shunt via right vertical axillary mini-thoracotomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae053.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2024

LU T, Meng Y, Yang Q, Zhu C, et al
Analysis and evaluation of patient-specific three-dimensional printing in complex septal myectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad335.
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QUINTANA E, Schaff HV, Stradins P, Mestres CA, et al
Beating heart transapical septal myectomy-a less invasive septal reduction option for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae003.
PubMed

MOSBAHI S, Siepe M, Desai ND, Pregaldini F, et al
The non to moderately dilated root in acute type A aortic dissection: outcomes of the PENN-BERN registry in young, non-syndromic patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae024.
PubMed Abstract available

PEER SM
Reversing the Fontan paradox.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae012.
PubMed

CLEVELAND V, Contento J, Mass P, Hardikar P, et al
In vitro investigation of axial mechanical support devices implanted in the novel convergent cavopulmonary connection Fontan.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad413.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

ABREU A, Maximo J, Almeida C, Lourenco A, et al
The additive effects of anaemia and transfusion on long-term survival after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 7:ezad403. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

XIE Q, Zhong Y, Xu Q, Wang J, et al
Early and long-term outcomes of young adult patients
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad330.
PubMed Abstract available

HUBER C
Endothelial dysfunction of venous graft a thing of the past? Dedicated storage solutions with endothelial damage inhibitor properties might increase venous graft performance.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad377.
PubMed

NAZARI-SHAFTI TZ, Thau H, Zacharova E, Beez CM, et al
Endothelial damage inhibitor preserves the integrity of venous endothelial cells from patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad327.
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OSAWA T, Schaeffer T, Borgmann K, Schmiel M, et al
Impact of aortopulmonary collaterals on adverse events after total cavopulmonary connection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad408.
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WEI JH, Qi H, Zhou Y, Hou HT, et al
Homocysteine impairs the anticontractile/vasorelaxing activity of perivascular adipose tissue surrounding human internal mammary artery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad406.
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TCHANTCHALEISHVILI V, Entwistle JW
Comparative accuracy of myocardial viability assessment modalities.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad399.
PubMed

TANIMOTO K, Hoashi T, Shibagaki K, Ono Y, et al
Long-term outcomes of functional single ventricles associated with heterotaxy syndromedagger.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad311.
PubMed Abstract available

DIETZE Z, Kang J, Madomegov K, Etz CD, et al
Aortic arch redo surgery: early and mid-term outcomes in 120 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad419.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2023

GOMES WJ, Marin-Cuartas M, Bakaeen F, Sadaba JR, et al
The ISCHEMIA trial revisited: setting the record straight on the benefits of coronary bypass surgery and the misinterpretation of a landmark trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad361.
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MURANA G, Gliozzi G, Rucci P, Votano D, et al
Survival and reoperation in acute aortic syndromes-a single-centre experience of 912 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad350.
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SULAIMAN S, Harik L, Merz CNB, Fremes SE, et al
Revascularization strategies for multivessel coronary artery disease based on sex and age.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad374.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

RODRIGUEZ CETINA BIEFER H, Dzemali O
Centralizing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Better Outcomes-An Ongoing Controversy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 28:ezad363. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

KEELING WB, Binongo J, Wei J, Leshnower B, et al
National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 25:ezad352. doi: 10.1093.
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LOBO FILHO JG, Pimentel MD, Lobo Filho HG
Physiopathology and improvement of the saphenous vein graft in coronary artery bypass graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 20:ezad347. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

SCHWANN TA, Engoren M, Gaudino MF, Mentz G, et al
Practice Makes Perfect? Institutional Coronary Artery Bypass Case Volumes and Outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 9:ezad324. doi: 10.1093.
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NEZIC D
No randomized trial has confirmed significantly better long-term survival for either radial artery or saphenous vein graft recipients in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 4:ezad326. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

GOTO T, Ousaka D, Hirai K, Kotani Y, et al
Intravenous infusion of cardiac progenitor cells in animal models of single ventricular physiology.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad304.
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OH AR, Lim SK, Sung K, Lee SM, et al
Outcomes of open repair for descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in recent 10 years: experience of a high-volume centre in Korea.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad338.
PubMed Abstract available

BOVE T, Grootjans E, Naessens R, Martens T, et al
Long-term follow-up of atrioventricular valve function in Fontan patients: effect of atrioventricular valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad305.
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BECKER D, Stana J, Prendes CF, Konstantinou N, et al
Endovascular arch repair of anastomotic aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm in patients after open repair of the ascending aorta and aortic arch: a case series.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad345.
PubMed Abstract available

LEONE N, Andreoli F, Bartolotti LAM, Migliari M, et al
Anatomical feasibility of a 'semi-custom' unibody single-branch endograft in previous zone 2 thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad290.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2023

LI J, Li C, Wei X
Transapical beating-heart septal myectomy for recurrent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after septal reduction therapy in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad296.
PubMed Abstract available

PAPARELLA D, Squiccimarro E, Margari V, Speziale G, et al
Myocardial injury in off-pump and beating heart revascularization.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad295.
PubMed

August 2023

LESCAN M
New insights into ischaemic complications after thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad264.
PubMed

FRANCHIN M, Mauri F, Fontana F, Piacentino F, et al
Organ ischaemia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad238.
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GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
Expert systematic review on the choice of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad163.
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NORTON EL, Patel PM, Levine D, Wei JW, et al
Bentall versus valve-sparing aortic root replacement for root pathology with moderate-to-severe aortic insufficiency: a propensity-matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad231.
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REICH B, Schwan S, Heye K, Logeswaran T, et al
Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome and serial cerebral magnetic resonance imaging assessment in Fontan patients at school age.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad267.
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BYRNE RA, Fremes S, Capodanno D, Czerny M, et al
2022 Joint ESC/EACTS review of the 2018 guideline recommendations on the revascularization of left main coronary artery disease in patients at low surgical risk and anatomy suitable for PCI or CABG.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad286.
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BAIGENT C, Sadaba R
Revascularization of low-surgical risk patients with disease of the left main coronary artery: a fresh look at the evidence.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad285.
PubMed

July 2023

MESTRES CA, Quintana E
The never-ending story: On-pump and Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and long-term survival.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 31:ezad269. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

CHAN J, Dimagli A, Dong T, Fudulu DP, et al
Trend and early clinical outcomes of Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the United Kingdom.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 31:ezad272. doi: 10.1093.
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FUDULU DP, Layton GR, Nguyen B, Sinha S, et al
Trends and outcomes of concomitant aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting in the UK and a survey of practices.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 18:ezad259. doi: 10.1093.
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ZHANG B, Dun Y, Liu Y, Ren J, et al
The impact of antiplatelet therapy on the descending thoracic aorta fate and long-term prognosis of extensive repaired type A aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad186.
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YILDIZ M, Nucera M, Jungi S, Heinisch PP, et al
Outcome of Stanford type B dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad178.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2023

KAGEYAMA S, Serruys PW, Ninomiya K, O'Leary N, et al
Impact of On-pump and Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on 10-Year Mortality versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jun 22:ezad240. doi: 10.1093.
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ROSELLI EE, Kramer B, Germano E, Toth A, et al
The modified frozen elephant trunk may outperform limited and extended-classic repair in acute type I dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad122.
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LESCAN M
Endovascular repair of type A acute aortic syndromes-exclusively something for the future?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad218.
PubMed

SEF D, Thet MS, Miskolczi S, Velissaris T, et al
Perioperative neuromonitoring during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm open repair: a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad221.
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DOHLE DS, Pfeiffer P, Probst C, Treede H, et al
Acute type I aortic dissection: 'is simultaneous descending stent grafting justified?'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad190.
PubMed

MERKLE-STORMS J, Gaisendrees C, Feisst M, Rylski B, et al
The correlation of age and extension length in DeBakey type I aortic dissection: are older patients over 70 years at a lower risk?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad175.
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MOSBAHI S, Desai ND, Bavaria JE, Szeto WY, et al
Over 8-year survival after ascending endovascular repair of type A intramural haematoma.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad172.
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MESNARD T, Jeanneau C, Patterson BO, Dubosq M, et al
Does surgical companionship modify the learning curve for fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad204.
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DAHMEN V, Heinisch PP, Staehler H, Schaeffer T, et al
Longitudinal analysis of systemic ventricular function and atrioventricular valve function after the Fontan procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad078.
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EURINGER C, Schaeffer T, Heinisch PP, Burri M, et al
Changes in pulmonary artery index and its relation to outcome after stage II palliation in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad077.
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DI EUSANIO M, Gatta E
T-next: a new custom-made Thoraflex graft to simplify proximal and distal aortic reinterventions.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad232.
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SCHACHNER T, Gottardi R, Schmidli J, Wyss TR, et al
Practice of neuromonitoring in open and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic repair-an international expert-based modified Delphi consensus study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad198.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2023

BABLIAK O, Demianenko V, Marchenko A, Babliak D, et al
Left anterior minithoracotomy as a first-choice approach for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting and selective combined procedures.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 5:ezad182. doi: 10.1093.
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MASADA K, Shinzato K, Koizumi S, Yokawa K, et al
Role of initial medical treatment and effectiveness of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute type A aortic dissection with thrombosed false lumen.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad102.
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LUEHR M, Yildiz M, Ma WG, Heck R, et al
Acute type A aortic dissection in adolescents and young adults under 30 years of age: demographics, aetiology and postoperative outcomes of 139 cases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad112.
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KERN M, Hauck SR, Dachs TM, Haider L, et al
Endovascular repair in type A aortic dissection: Anatomical candidacy for currently manufactured stent grafts and conceptual valve-carrying devices for an Endo-Bentall procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad085.
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SHIIYA N, Washiyama N, Takahashi D, Tsuda K, et al
Patency of separate tube grafts for intercostal artery reconstruction: Size and length matter.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad023.
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KIM KM, Kim SY, Jung JC, Chang HW, et al
Elevated troponin I is associated with a worse long-term prognosis in patients undergoing beating-heart coronary surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad087.
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RYLSKI B, Kreibich M, Czerny M
The importance of stentgraft anchoring in the aortic annulus in endovascular treatment of acute aortic dissection type A.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad194.
PubMed

CYMOREK S, Thielmann M
Editorial comment: 'no time to die'-myocardial injury, troponins and long-term prognosis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad187.
PubMed

NIENABER CA, Yuan X
Intramural haematoma of the ascending aorta-pragmatic management over evidence-based decisions?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad184.
PubMed

April 2023

ZHOU Z, Jian B, Fu G, Liu H, et al
Evolution, coronary artery bypass surgery, and outcomes of right ventricular dysfunction in ischaemic cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 6:ezad136. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

SANO S, Cocalis M
What is the best treatment for patients with borderline Fontan?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad124.
PubMed

DI MARCO L, Murana G, Pacini D
The 'island technique' for aortic arch and FET surgery: an 'evergreen' or a 'rekindled flame'?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad121.
PubMed

ZENGIN A, Kalkan R, Yildiz Aydin K, Olgun Yildizeli S, et al
Extracellular matrix collagen biomarker levels in patients who underwent pulmonary endarterectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad106.
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DOHLE DS, Mattern L, Pfeiffer P, Probst C, et al
Island remodelling in acute and chronic aortic dissection treated with frozen elephant trunk.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad061.
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KIM JS, Kang Y, Sohn SH, Hwang HY, et al
Comparative effectiveness of clopidogrel versus aspirin as a maintenance monotherapy 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad128.
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BECKMANN E
Adding concomitant aortic root replacement to total arch repair with frozen elephant trunk: the more the better?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad107.
PubMed

BERGER T, Chikvatia S, Siepe M, Kondov S, et al
Concomitant aortic root replacement during frozen elephant trunk implantation does not increase perioperative risk.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad053.
PubMed Abstract available

MINATOYA K
To keep a balance, we must keep moving.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad150.
PubMed

KOIZUMI S, Inoue Y, Shinzato K, Yokawa K, et al
Surgical outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for retrograde Stanford type a dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad062.
PubMed Abstract available

ZIELINSKI D, Zygier M, Dyk W, Wojdyga R, et al
Acute pulmonary embolism with coexisting right heart thrombi in transit-surgical treatment of 20 consecutive patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad022.
PubMed Abstract available

KIROV H, Doenst T
Building bridges to longevity: the value of composite bridge grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad153.
PubMed

March 2023

LUEHR M, Gaisendrees C, Yilmaz AK, Winderl L, et al
Treatment of acute type A aortic dissection with the Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent in a consecutive series of 57 cases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac581.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2023

HOLUBEC T
Twenty-year experience of aortic valve reimplantation using the Valsalva graft: a successful technique with well-made device!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 21:ezad067. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

STEVENS LM, Chartrand-Lefebvre C, Mansour S, Beland V, et al
Anterolateral Territory Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Strategies: A Non-Inferiority Randomized Clinical Trial: The AMI-PONT Trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 20:ezad060. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

STOICA S, Smartt H, Heys R, Sheehan K, et al
Warm versus cold-blood cardioplegia in paediatric congenital heart surgery: a randomized trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 17:ezad041. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

REINEKE D, Makaloski V, Schoenhoff F, Siepe M, et al
Treatment of infected hybrid arch prosthesis with self-assembled bovine elephant trunk grafts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad025.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Alexander J, Benedetto U, Boening A, et al
Omnia munda mundis ('to the pure, all things are pure').
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad021.
PubMed

MURANA G, Di Marco L, Pacini D
Fast-track protocols in proximal aortic repair: teamwork makes the dream work.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad031.
PubMed

HAUNSCHILD J, van Kampen A, Misfeld M, Von Aspern K, et al
Is perioperative fast-track management the future of proximal aortic repair?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac578.
PubMed Abstract available

MIYAKE M, Sakamoto J, Kondo H, Iwakura A, et al
Forty-year survival after Glenn procedure without Fontan procedure in patients with single ventricle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac528.
PubMed Abstract available

ARABKHANI B, Klautz RJM, de Heer F, De Kerchove L, et al
A multicentre, propensity score matched analysis comparing a valve-sparing approach to valve replacement in aortic root aneurysm: Insight from the AVIATOR database.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac514.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2022

CHIRICHILLI I, Scaffa R, Irace FG, Salica A, et al
Twenty-year experience of aortic valve reimplantation using the Valsalva graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 29:ezac591. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP, Gerry S, Gray A
Editorial: Radial artery versus saphenous vein versus right internal thoracic artery for coronary artery bypass grafting: Different conduits or different trials?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 15:ezac562. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

MEINERT EFRC, Arif R, Karck M
Redo aortic arch replacement through a second transcostal approach for closure of type 1A endoleak after endovascular treatment of type B aortic dissection in Marfan syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac574.
PubMed Abstract available

FREEMANTLE N, Myers PO, Siepe M
Do all roads lead to Rome? Critical reassessment of the individual patient meta-analysis on bypass grafts by Gaudino et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac564.
PubMed

SKOREK P, Skubera M, Natorska J, Zabczyk M, et al
Dissimilarity in coagulation system in adults after Fontan surgery based on thrombin generations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac550.
PubMed Abstract available

GATTA E, Berretta P, Vento V, Di Eusanio M, et al
Arch vessels' switch in frozen elephant trunk: a new technique to facilitate the second-stage endovascular thoraco-abdominal aorta repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac588.
PubMed Abstract available

LUC JGY, Preventza O
Expanding the imaging armamentarium for the diagnosis of prosthetic aortic graft infection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac582.
PubMed

LESCAN M
Total aortic arch repair between endo and hybrid-the Nexus single-branched endograft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac594.
PubMed

D'ONOFRIO A, Lachat M, Mangialardi N, Antonello M, et al
Three-year follow-up of aortic arch endovascular stent grafting with the Nexus device: results from a prospective multicentre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac561.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUDA K, Washiyama N, Takahashi D, Natsume K, et al
18-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in the diagnosis of prosthetic aortic graft infection: the difference between open and endovascular repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac542.
PubMed Abstract available

KOUIJZER IJE, Baranelli CT, Maat I, van den Heuvel FMA, et al
Thoracic aortic vascular graft infection: outcome after conservative treatment without graft removal.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac551.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI ZA, Fogel MA, Yoganathan AP
Invited Commentary to 'Hemodynamic performance of 16-20mm extracardiac Goretex conduits in adolescent Fontan patients at rest and during simulated exercise'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezad015.
PubMed

ANDIC M, Mustafi M, Bonorden C, Grozinger G, et al
Longitudinal morphological changes of the aorta and the endograft position before and after distal stent graft-induced new entry in aortic dissections.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac547.
PubMed Abstract available

RIJNBERG FM, van 't Hul LC, Hazekamp MG, van den Boogaard PJ, et al
Haemodynamic performance of 16-20-mm extracardiac Goretex conduits in adolescent Fontan patients at rest and during simulated exercise.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac522.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2022

PIFFARETTI G, Mandigers TJ, Heijmen RH, Trimarchi S, et al
Spinal cord protection during TEVAR: primum non nocere.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

DASGUPTA S, Alsoufi B
Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt stenosis: prevention is better than cure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

SEIKE Y, Fukuda T, Yokawa K, Koizumi S, et al
Aggressive use of prophylactic cerebrospinal fluid drainage to prevent spinal cord ischemia during thoracic endovascular aortic repair is not supportive.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

PIFFARETTI G, Williams IM, Bailey DM, Bashir M, et al
Thoracic endovascular repair in patients with concomitant blunt aortic injuries and abdominal trauma: what are the risks and results?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

LIU J, Su S, Liu W, Xie E, et al
The impact of machine-learning-derived lean psoas muscle area on prognosis of type B aortic dissection patients undergoing endovascular treatment.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

LU YC, Yu SY, Fu CY, Bajani F, et al
Increased intra-abdominal haemorrhage after thoracic endovascular aortic replacement in patients with concomitant blunt aortic injuries and abdominal trauma: a National Trauma Data Bank analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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PONZONI M, Azzolina D, Vedovelli L, Gregori D, et al
Ventricular morphology of single-ventricle hearts has a significant impact on outcomes after Fontan palliation: a meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62:ezac535.
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October 2022

ANSELMI A
Just a proof of concept or something more?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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GRANDI A, D'Oria M, Melloni A, Calvagna C, et al
A scoping review on the approaches for cannulation of reno-visceral target vessels during complex endovascular aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

IKENO Y, Yokawa K, Yamanaka K, Inoue T, et al
The fate of the downstream aorta after total arch replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

JESSE K, Meuli L, Kopp R, Reutersberg B, et al
ORal anticoagulation risks late aortic intervention in Conservatively managed type B Aortic dissection (ORCA study).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

SZABO G, Brlecic P, Loganathan S, Wagner F, et al
Custodiol-N versus Custodiol: a prospective randomized double-blind multicentre phase III trial in patients undergoing elective coronary bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

TOHME J, Sleilaty G, Jabbour K, Gergess A, et al
Preoperative oral magnesium loading to prevent postoperative atrial fibrillation following coronary surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

LAPENNA E, Nisi T, Carino D, Del Forno B, et al
Surgical treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in relatively elderly patients: Short- and long-term outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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BOTTIO T, Piperata A, Guariento A, Lorenzoni G, et al
Standard Versus Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement and Concomitant Myocardial Revascularization: 5-year Bi-Center Clinical Outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 3. pii: 6747182. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

OPITZ I
No "Great divide" in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension patients undergoing pulmonary endarterectomy?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 13. pii: 6696713. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

BONAROS N, Ruttmann E, Grimm M
Is the left main still the main issue in coronary surgery?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

METS G, Bove T, Francois K, Panzer J, et al
Pulmonary artery banding as adjunct therapy for ventricular recovery after anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery repair: a case report.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

CALISKAN E, Misfeld M, Sandner S, Boning A, et al
Clinical event rate in patients with and without left main disease undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass grafting: results from the European DuraGraft Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHROEDER C, Moosmann J, Cesnjevar R, Purbojo A, et al
A classification of abdominal lymphatic perfusion patterns after Fontan surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

DAYAN V, Brown D
Beneficial until proven otherwise.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

VAN DEN EYNDE J, Danford DA, Doshi A, Kutty S, et al
Right ventricular dysfunction in hypoplastic left heart syndrome: superimposed effects of afterload and insulin resistance in puberty?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

HIROSE K, Ikai A, Ito H, Ishidou M, et al
Risk factors for mortality after cardiovascular surgery in patients with functional single ventricle and right isomerism.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

ROYSE A, Royse C, Ren J
Long-term survival after coronary bypass surgery with multiple versus single arterial grafts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kaufeld T, Natanov R, et al
Frozen elephant trunk in acute aortic type a dissection: risk analysis of concomitant root replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

HEITMANN LA, Gudmundsdottir IJ, Jonsdottir F, Gudbjartsson T, et al
A retrospective study on adherence to secondary prevention medications after coronary bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2022

URSO S, Sadaba R, Dayan V
Exploring the best second conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting: a never-ending debate.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 24. pii: 6674509. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

HUGAS M, Schoenhoff F, Schmidli J, Weiss S, et al
Thoracoabdominal aneurysm causing functional mitral valve stenosis after total arch replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 17. pii: 6670621. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

REZAEI Y, Banar S, Hadipourzadeh F, Hosseini S, et al
Mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass improves outcomes mostly upon pleurotomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

FRANCICA A, Vendramin I, Salizzoni S, D'Onofrio A, et al
Gender-related presentation, surgical treatment, outcome and failure to rescue after surgery for type A aortic dissection: results from a multicentre registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

KITAMURA S
Direct plasty or bypass? That is still a question.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

BARRON DJ
A case of the blues.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

LESCAN M
Anatomical feasibility of the total endovascular aortic arch repair-and what lies beyond.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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KIDO T, Euringer C, Burri M, Vodiskar J, et al
Impact of hypoxemia and re-interventions on clinical outcomes after bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

BENFOR B, Prendes CF, Peterss S, Stavroulakis K, et al
Anatomical analysis of the aortic arch and feasibility study of double and triple branched thoracic endografts in the treatment of isolated arch pathologies.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

LEHTINEN ML
Start early, start strong: physical activity for avoiding and surviving coronary surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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KUSADOKORO S, Kimura N
Double arterial cannulation: a classical yet useful cannulation strategy-comment on cannulation strategy in frozen elephant trunk for type A aortic dissection: double arterial cannulation approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

BERGER T, Kreibich M, Rylski B, Schibilsky D, et al
Composition of the surgical team in aortic arch surgery-a risk factor analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

MAYR B, Kido T, Holder S, Wallner M, et al
Single-centre outcome of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after the neonatal Norwood procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

LIANG S, Liu Y, Zhang B, Dun Y, et al
Cannulation strategy in frozen elephant trunk for type A aortic dissection: double arterial cannulation approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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ADAM D, Iafrancesco M, Juszczak M, Claridge M, et al
Open surgical replacement of the descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta in patients with confirmed Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes: A 20-year single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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SMENES BT, Nes BM, Letnes JM, Slagsvold KH, et al
Cardiorespiratory fitness and the incidence of coronary surgery and postoperative mortality: the HUNT study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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KIM SY, Chang HW, Lee JH, Kim JS, et al
Can preoperative features predict residual false lumen remodelling after tear-oriented limited resection for acute type I dissection?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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July 2022

BAUDO M, Lo Rito M
Timing of superior cavopulmonary connection: a double check does not mean checkmate.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

KREIBICH M, Berger T
A clinic full of frozen elephants.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

SU AY, Vinogradsky A, Wang AS, Ning Y, et al
Impact of sex, race and socioeconomic status on survival after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

NISIVACO SM, Balkhy HH
Sparing not only the sternum but also the pain: why port only is best.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

SHI E, Tang R, Jiang X, Gu T, et al
One-stage total arch and proximal descending aorta replacement via a single median sternotomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

SHUKUZAWA K, Fujii T, Sumi M, Kozaki J, et al
Gap distribution mapping to visualize regions associated with type 1 endoleak in a fenestrated thoracic stent graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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MONTAGNER M, Kofler M, Seeber F, Pitts L, et al
The arch remodelling stent for DeBakey I acute aortic dissection: experience with 100 implantations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

SOUSA-UVA M, Magro P, Tomasi J
Uncertainties, trade-offs and avoidance of harm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

TSENG CN, Yu SY, Chang YT, Peng WS, et al
Safety of the endovascular aneurysm repair procedure: real-world evidence using interrupted-time series analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

LESCAN M
Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: past, present and future or tempus rerum imperator.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

KOPJAR T
Vascular anastomosis device to facilitate aortic arch vessel reconstruction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

SHAFI BM, Wheatley GH, Kerendi F, Szeto WY, et al
Six-month preclinical results of novel vascular anastomosis device intended to facilitate open aortic and arch vessel reconstruction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG B, Jia H, Lai H, Chen Z, et al
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for penetrating aortic ulcers involving the left subclavian artery with the Castor single-branched stent graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

ANDIC M, Mustafi M, Schlensak C, Lescan M, et al
Total transfemoral access in a new off-the-shelf thoracoabdominal inner-branched endograft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2022

NEZIC D
Radial artery versus saphenous vein graft for coronary artery bypass grafting - long-term outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: 6619561. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

PEER SM, Yildirim C, Desai M, Ramakrishnan K, et al
Mechanical support of pulmonary blood flow as a strategy to support the Norwood circulation-lumped parameter model study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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FUDULU D, Angelini GD
Saphenous vein graft longevity: open or endoscopic, with VEST or without?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

LEHTINEN ML
Expanding the definition of a 'heart team'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

MANDIGERS TJ, Van Herwaarden JA, Piffaretti G, Trimarchi S, et al
Expanding the armamentarium of endovascular thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair-hydrogel-reinforced fenestrations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

AZUMA T, Yokoi Y, Hayakawa N, Domoto S, et al
Multibranched endovascular repair using a modified endograft with hydrogel-reinforced fenestrations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

PEARSALL C, Blitzer D, Zhao Y, Yamabe T, et al
Long-term outcome of hemiarch replacement in a proximal aortic aneurysm repair: analysis of over 1000 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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PEREZ-CABALLERO R, Pardo CA, Marques Correia P, Ballesteros F, et al
Recurrent infective stenosis of Fontan conduit.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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RIJNBERG FM, van der Woude SFS, Hazekamp MG, van den Boogaard PJ, et al
Extracardiac conduit adequacy along the respiratory cycle in adolescent Fontan patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

TSILIMPARIS N, Stana J, Konstantinou N, Chen M, et al
Identifying risk factors for early neurological outcomes following thoracic endovascular aortic repair using the SUMMIT database.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

DASHWOOD MR, Samano N, Souza DS
Saphenous vein harvesting for CABG: wear a VEST or keep the fat?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed

HIRAOKA A, Iida Y, Furukawa T, Ueki C, et al
Predictive factors of distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure for aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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GIANNICO S, Trezzi M, Cantarutti N, Cafiero G, et al
Late outcome of extracardiac Fontan patients: 32 years of follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
PubMed Abstract available

MIAZZA J, Koechlin L, Jeger RV, Reuthebuch OT, et al
First-in-man concomitant mitral valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting using a single minimally invasive access.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: 6604729. doi: 10.1093.
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GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Di Franco A, Alexander JH, et al
Radial artery versus saphenous vein versus right internal thoracic artery for coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: 6604735. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2022

ESCALANTE G, Kurlansky P
Surgical decision-making and the ART of risk factor exploration.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1421-1422.
PubMed

JUNG JC, Chang HW, Lee JH, Park KH, et al
Fate of remaining dissected aorta after descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta replacement for chronic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1328-1335.
PubMed Abstract available

GOMBERT A, Jacobs MJ
Beware of the distal last remnant: how we should deal with the remaining dissected aorta after open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in case of post-dissection aneurysm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1336.
PubMed

BASSAWON R, Shum-Tim D
Redefining the bread and butter.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1412-1413.
PubMed

FRIBERG O
The Effect of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery; Guilt or Association?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 26. pii: 6593488. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

SQUICCIMARRO E, Margari V, Paparella D
Bilateral mini-thoracotomy for combined minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and mitral valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 12. pii: 6584819. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

TRAVIN N, Dalinin V
Treatment strategy for patients with chronic coronary disease: surgical data versus big data-who is right?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1162-1163.
PubMed

BERTOGLIO L, Grandi A, Chiesa R
Is it time for an endovascular first approach for ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1097-1098.
PubMed

GALLITTO E, Faggioli G, Spath P, Pini R, et al
Urgent endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms using an off-the-shelf multibranched endograft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1087-1096.
PubMed Abstract available

KAWAHITO K, Aizawa K, Kimura N, Yamaguchi A, et al
Influence of residual primary entry following the tear-oriented strategy for acute type A aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1077-1084.
PubMed Abstract available

CHAN J, Dimagli A, Dong T, Fudulu DP, et al
Trend and factors associated with multiple arterial revascularisation in coronary artery bypass grafting in the United Kingdom.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 2. pii: 6576628. doi: 10.1093.
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April 2022

EL-SAYED AHMAD A, Bayram A, Salamate S, Sirat S, et al
Percutaneous versus surgical femoral access in minimally invasive cardiac operations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 20. pii: 6571691. doi: 10.1093.
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ORAII A, Masoudkabir F, Pashang M, Jalali A, et al
Effect of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Early and Mid-Term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 20. pii: 6571148. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

PETRICEVIC M
Adherence to guidelines improves outcomes in coronary artery surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 19. pii: 6570168. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

SANKAR NM, Jayakrishnan S, Baby P
Coronary artery bypass surgery in the UK, trends in the last 15 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 8. pii: 6565339. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

March 2022

REUTERSBERG B, Trimarchi S, Gilon D, Kaiser C, et al
Pleural effusion: a potential surrogate marker for higher-risk patients with acute type B aortic dissections.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:816-825.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIBATA T, Kawaharada N, Yasuhara K, Naraoka S, et al
Physician-modified stent graft with inner branches for treating ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:952-954.
PubMed Abstract available

LESCAN M, Mustafi M, Wilhelm V, Keller M, et al
The impact of dissection membrane motility on mid-term aortic remodelling after thoracic endovascular repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:869-876.
PubMed Abstract available

THUIJS DJFM, Davierwala P, Milojevic M, Deo SV, et al
Long-term survival after coronary bypass surgery with multiple versus single arterial grafts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:925-933.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDNER SE, Donovan TJ, Edelstein S, Puskas JD, et al
Effects of the harvesting technique and external stenting on progression of vein graft disease 2 years after coronary artery bypass.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 21. pii: 6551534. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

CHARCHYAN E, Breshenkov D, Belov Y
A new dissection-specific hybrid stent graft for patients with DeBakey type I aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:596-604.
PubMed Abstract available

HO JYK, Lim K, Fujikawa T, Wong RHL, et al
Pre-emptive BioGlue priming of the branched Evita Open NEO hybrid prosthesis: tackling excessive oozing.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:728-729.
PubMed Abstract available

HJORTDAL VE
The Fontan operation: when and why?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:495-496.
PubMed

CAO JY, Marathe SP, Zannino D, Celermajer DS, et al
Fontan operation at less than 3 years of age is not a risk factor for long-term failure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:497-504.
PubMed Abstract available

TALUKDER S, Dimagli A, Benedetto U, Gray A, et al
Prognostic factors of 10-year mortality after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a secondary analysis of the arterial revascularization trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: 6525001. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

HEER T, von Scheidt M, Boening A, Heyken C, et al
Prognostic impact of secondary prevention after coronary artery bypass grafting-insights from the TiCAB trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: 6524992. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

SADLONOVA M, Nagel J, Becker S, Neumann S, et al
Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of perioperative interventions in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: the randomized controlled I-COPE trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 7. pii: 6523882. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

ACHIM A, Leibundgut G
FAME 3 fails to defame coronary artery bypass grafting: what went wrong in the percutaneous coronary intervention arm?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 29. pii: 6517162. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

HINTON J, Augustine M, Gabara L, Mariathas M, et al
Incidence and 1-year outcome of periprocedural myocardial infarction following cardiac surgery: are the Universal Definition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention criteria fit for purpose?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 25. pii: 6514981. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

JONSSON K, Barbu M, Nielsen SJ, Hafsteinsdottir B, et al
Perioperative stroke and survival in coronary artery bypass grafting patients: a SWEDEHEART study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 25. pii: 6515398. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BERTOGLIO L, Bilman V, Chiesa R
New single-branch stent grafts for the subclavian artery during distal arch endovascular repair should be designed according to morphological studies of supra-aortic trunks.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:355-356.
PubMed

KRAMER P, Ovroutski S
Fontan conversion for Fontan failure: lessons from a vanishing craft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:346-347.
PubMed

MEIER S, Vollroth M, von Aspern K
Demonstrating equal perfusion during coarctation repair using transfontanellar contrast-enhanced ultrasound: diagnostic niche or future standard imaging?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:307-308.
PubMed

KONDOV S, Beyersdorf F, Braun N, Hohn R, et al
Morphology of the left subclavian artery: implications for single-branched endovascular aortic arch repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:348-354.
PubMed Abstract available

MASSIMI G, Ronco D, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, et al
Surgical treatment for post-infarction papillary muscle rupture: a multicentre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:469-476.
PubMed Abstract available

PADALINO MA, Ponzoni M, Castaldi B, Leoni L, et al
Surgical management of failing Fontan circulation: results from 30 cases with 285 patient-years follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:338-345.
PubMed Abstract available

PAPARELLA D
New goals for coronary surgery: the road is difficult, but the path is clear.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:447-448.
PubMed

PICHLMAIER M, Tsilimparis N, Hagl C, Peterss S, et al
New anatomical frozen elephant trunk graft for zone 0: endovascular technology reduces invasiveness of open surgery to the max.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:490-492.
PubMed Abstract available

GRASSI V, Trimarchi S, Weaver F, de Beaufort HWL, et al
Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms-a mid-term report from the Global Registry for Endovascular Aortic Treatment (GREAT).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:357-364.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2021

WEISS G, Grabenwoger M
Thoracic aortic endovascular repair or open surgery after frozen elephant trunk?-the last word has not been spoken yet!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:130-131.
PubMed

PIPERATA A, d'Ostrevy N, Busuttil O, Pernot M, et al
How to minimize the circulatory arrest time by using the Thoraflex Hybrid prosthesis: the 'release and perfuse' technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:235-237.
PubMed Abstract available

TSAGAKIS K, Osswald A, Weymann A, Demircioglu A, et al
The frozen elephant trunk technique: impact of proximalization and the four-sites perfusion technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:195-203.
PubMed Abstract available

MARROCCO-TRISCHITTA MM, Sturla F
Blood flow helical pattern in type III arch configuration as a potential risk factor for type B aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:132-139.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDRY M, Porto A, Guivier-Curien C, Blanchard A, et al
Results of a prospective follow-up study after type A aortic dissection repair: a high rate of distal aneurysmal evolution and reinterventions.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:152-159.
PubMed Abstract available

LOSCHI D, Melloni A, Grandi A, Baccellieri D, et al
Open or endovascular treatment of downstream thoracic or thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology after frozen elephant trunk: perioperative and mid-term outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:120-129.
PubMed Abstract available

PETERSS S, Hagl C, Pichlmaier M
Push and pull-frozen elephant trunks in aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:150-151.
PubMed

OSSWALD A, Schucht R, Schlosser T, Janosi RA, et al
Changes of stent-graft orientation after frozen elephant trunk treatment in aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:142-149.
PubMed Abstract available

WELL A, Stewart E, Mery CM
Long-term outcomes after Fontan palliation-the many shades of blue.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:62-63.
PubMed

SCHAFSTEDDE M, Nordmeyer S, Schleiger A, Nordmeyer J, et al
Persisting and reoccurring cyanosis after Fontan operation is associated with increased late mortality.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:54-61.
PubMed Abstract available

DANTON MHD
Right ventricular remodelling in hypoplastic left heart syndrome following Fontan completion.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:43-44.
PubMed

SANO S, Sano T, Kouretas PC
Reassessing our journey towards improved long-term outcomes in hypoplastic left heart syndrome: let's re-focus on the aortic arch.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1417-1418.
PubMed

GOTTARDI R, Wyss TR, van den Berg JC, Rylski B, et al
Current trends in reduction or elimination of the aortic impulse during stent-graft deployment and balloon moulding during thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1466-1474.
PubMed Abstract available

BOCKLER D, Bischoff MS, Kronsteiner D, Skrypnik D, et al
Outcome analysis of the Gore Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with active control system for the treatment of arch and descending thoracic aortic disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1455-1463.
PubMed Abstract available

LESCAN M
Apposition and accuracy of TEVAR-is proximal angulation the key?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1464-1465.
PubMed

LIANG S, Liu Y, Zhang B, Guo H, et al
Early-to-midterm outcomes of aortic balloon occlusion technique versus hybrid procedure for aortic arch diseases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1447-1454.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

HOSSEINI K, Yavari N, Pashang M, Jalali A, et al
Sex difference in the risk factor distributions and outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the young population.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Nov 8. pii: 6423098. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

OKITA Y
Need more cells and cytokine.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1051-1052.
PubMed

GOTTARDI R, Buchholz S, Hegazy Y, Sodian R, et al
Treatment of a massive pseudoaneurysm originating from the ascending aorta with an off-the-shelf stent graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1234-1236.
PubMed Abstract available

SHIJO T, Matsuda H, Yokawa K, Inoue Y, et al
The impact of vascularized tissue flap coverage on aortic graft infection with and without infected graft excision.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1043-1050.
PubMed Abstract available

ONO M, Kido T, Wallner M, Burri M, et al
Comparison of shunt types in the neonatal Norwood procedure for single ventricle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1084-1091.
PubMed Abstract available

COHEN MS
Ventricular contribution and the impact on outcome of the Fontan operation: less is more or more is less?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1082-1083.
PubMed

ROSSI E, Frigo AC, Reffo E, Cabrelle G, et al
The presence of an additional ventricular chamber does not change the outcome of Fontan circulation: a comparative study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1074-1081.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

ZIENTARA A, Mirsadraee S, Quarto C
Routine postoperative coronary computed tomography after coronary artery bypass grafting: the new standard of care?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 25. pii: 6409894. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

BOSSI M, De Freitas DM, Chiesa R, Kahlberg A, et al
Staged endovascular treatment of aneurysmal progressive development of an intercostal arteries island reimplanted with the loop-graft technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:991-993.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHIBILSKY D, Jenkins DP
Pharmacological treatment prior to pulmonary endarterectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:848-849.
PubMed

IMAI K, Hoashi T, Okuda N, Ohuchi H, et al
Impact of bilateral bidirectional Glenn anastomosis on staged Fontan strategy and Fontan circulation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:930-938.
PubMed Abstract available

OK YJ, Kang SR, Kim HJ, Kim JB, et al
Comparative outcomes of total arch versus hemiarch repair in acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection: the impact of 21 years of experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:967-975.
PubMed Abstract available

PACINI D, Murana G
The beauty of diversity: thoughts on different total arch repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:989-990.
PubMed

KUNIHARA T, Wilkens H, Halank M, Held M, et al
Haemodynamic benefit of bridging use of bosentan prior to pulmonary endarterectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:840-847.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery trends and outcomes in the UK: established excellence or still room for improvement?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 15. pii: 6398023. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

September 2021

GASPARINI M, Cox N
Role of cardiac magnetic resonance strain analysis in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in evaluating right ventricular (dys)function: a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:497-505.
PubMed Abstract available

HEUTS S, Sardari Nia P
Periprocedural myocardial infarction: a web of definitions.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:443-447.
PubMed

SIEMENI T, Farber G, Doenst T
Treatment effects of coronary bypass surgery-the math and the myths of the ejection fraction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:697-698.
PubMed

CZERNY M, Berger T, Kondov S, Siepe M, et al
Results of endovascular aortic arch repair using the Relay Branch system.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:662-668.
PubMed Abstract available

TRIMARCHI S, Bissacco D, Lomazzi C, Domanin M, et al
The best in the whole.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:660-661.
PubMed

SA MPBO, Cavalcanti LRP, Rayol SC, Diniz R, et al
Cardiac tamponade during contrast infusion through central venous catheter.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:722.
PubMed

RUSTUM S, Beckmann E, Martens A, Kruger H, et al
Native and prosthetic graft infections of the thoracic aorta: surgical management.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:633-641.
PubMed Abstract available

AHMED Y, Nama N, Houben IB, van Herwaarden JA, et al
Imaging surveillance after open aortic repair: a feasibility study of three-dimensional growth mapping.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:651-659.
PubMed Abstract available

HAGE F, Hage A, Dagenais F, Cartier A, et al
Does adding an aortic root replacement or sinus repair during arch repair increase postoperative mortality? Evidence from the Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:623-630.
PubMed Abstract available

JUNG JC, Sohn B, Chang HW, Lee JH, et al
Diameter change in completely remodelled proximal descending aorta after acute type I dissection repair: implications for estimating the pre-dissection size.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:614-621.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2021

VONDRAN M, Rastan AJ
SWOT analysis of coronary artery bypass surgery by the use of intraoperative epiaortic imaging and functional graft assessment.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 30. pii: 6359506. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

OHRI SK, Benedetto U, Luthra S, Grant SW, et al
Coronary artery bypass surgery in the UK, trends in activity and outcomes from a 15-year complete national series.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 27. pii: 6358574. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

KAROLYI M, Eberhard M, Gloor T, Polacin M, et al
Routine early postoperative computed tomography angiography after coronary artery bypass surgery: clinical value and management implications.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: 6354831. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BALKHY HH, Nisivaco S, Kitahara H, Torregrossa G, et al
Robotic off-pump totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass in the current era: report of 544 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 15. pii: 6352547. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

MARIN-CUARTAS M, Deo SV, Ramirez P, Verevkin A, et al
Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting is safe and effective in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 15. pii: 6352545. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2021

KREIBICH M, Berger T, Rylski B
The frozen elephant trunk: a one-stage, two-stage or even three-stage treatment?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:352-353.
PubMed

LAMARES MAGRO P, Barili F, Sousa-Uva M
The ISCHEMIA trial: beyond the facts and interpretations, can we reach a consensus?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:209-212.
PubMed

LIU Y, Liang S, Zhang B, Dun Y, et al
Type II hybrid arch repair versus total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk: a propensity score-matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:297-304.
PubMed Abstract available

LIEBRICH M, Charitos EI, Schlereth S, Meissner H, et al
The zone 2 concept and distal stent graft positioning in TH 2-3 are associated with high rates of secondary aortic interventions in frozen elephant trunk surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:343-351.
PubMed Abstract available

KIDO T, Burri M, Mayr B, Strbad M, et al
Impacts of stage 1 palliation and pre-Glenn pulmonary artery pressure on long-term outcomes after Fontan operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:369-376.
PubMed Abstract available

CZERNY M, Beyersdorf F, Murana G, Pacini D, et al
Excessive oozing through the fabric of the branched Cryolife-Jotec Evita Open NEO hybrid prosthesis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:423-424.
PubMed Abstract available

IDE Y, Tachimori H, Hirata Y, Hirahara N, et al
Risk analysis for patients with a functionally univentricular heart after systemic-to-pulmonary shunt placement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:377-383.
PubMed Abstract available

BLOOM JP, Attia RQ, Sundt TM, Cameron DE, et al
Outcomes of open and endovascular repair of Kommerell diverticulum.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:305-311.
PubMed Abstract available

TSUDA K, Washiyama N, Takahashi D, Shiiya N, et al
Functional brain isolation technique for stroke prevention in thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:420-422.
PubMed Abstract available

NONAKA M, Komiya T, Shimamoto T, Matsuo T, et al
Multiple percutaneous coronary interventions may negatively impact cardiac remodelling after bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 23. pii: 6327088. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHMIDLI J, Wyss TR
Self-made bovine pericardial tube grafts: maybe the best thing since sliced bread.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:162-163.
PubMed

BERGER T, Kreibich M, Czerny M, Siepe M, et al
Total aortic arch replacement in the elderly: is the sky the limit?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:138-139.
PubMed

HONGU H, Yamagishi M, Maeda Y, Itatani K, et al
Alternative pulmonary artery reconstruction technique in the arterial switch operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:98-104.
PubMed Abstract available

BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kaufeld T, Natanov R, et al
Is total aortic arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk procedure reasonable in elderly patients?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:131-137.
PubMed Abstract available

ROTZINGER D, Roumy A, Tozzi P, Qanadli SD, et al
Acute post-traumatic rupture of the right pulmonary artery: a modern approach for a rare condition.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:200.
PubMed

VON ASPERN K, Haunschild J, Heier M, Ossmann S, et al
Experimental near-infrared spectroscopy-guided minimally invasive segmental artery occlusion.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:48-55.
PubMed Abstract available

HADDAD RN, Pontailler M, Berteloot L, Malekzadeh-Milani S, et al
Endovascular stenting of blunt aortic isthmus rupture in a 5-year-old child.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:197-198.
PubMed Abstract available

KREIBICH M, Siepe M, Berger T, Pingpoh C, et al
Treatment of infectious aortic disease with bovine pericardial tube grafts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:155-161.
PubMed Abstract available

NADER J, Chabry Y, Nazih H, Caus T, et al
Frozen elephant trunk infection: to defrost or to debranch?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:191-193.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2021

ROSENFELD ES, Trachiotis GD, Napolitano MA, Sparks AD, et al
Intraoperative transit-time flow measurement and high-frequency ultrasound in coronary artery bypass grafting: impact in off versus on-pump, arterial versus venous grafting and cardiac territory grafted.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jun 24. pii: 6308996. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

NARAYAN P, Angelini GD
Hybrid coronary revascularization-back to the future.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jun 22. pii: 6307750. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

WANG C, Li P, Zhang F, Li J, et al
Is hybrid coronary revascularization really beneficial in the long term?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jun 21. pii: 6307140. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

DETTER C, Brickwedel J
The goal of simplifying complex aortic arch surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1254-1255.
PubMed

KUDO T, Kuratani T, Shimamura K, Sakaniwa R, et al
Long-term results of hybrid aortic arch repair using landing zone 0: a single-centre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1227-1235.
PubMed Abstract available

PIFFARETTI G, Trimarchi S
Landing in 'zone 0' during hybrid aortic arch surgery: the 'soundness' based on clinical and morphological selection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1236-1237.
PubMed

HONG JC, Orozco-Sevilla V, Coselli JS
Take the icy plunge: frozen elephant trunk technique to repair penetrating aortic ulcers of the arch.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1244-1246.
PubMed

KREIBICH M, Kremer J, Votsch A, Berger T, et al
Multicentre experience with the frozen elephant trunk technique to treat penetrating aortic ulcers involving the aortic arch.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1238-1244.
PubMed Abstract available

GRABENWOGER M, Mach M, Machler H, Arnold Z, et al
Taking the frozen elephant trunk technique to the next level by a stented side branch for a left subclavian artery connection: a feasibility study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1247-1254.
PubMed Abstract available

ZUO Y, Zhou ZC, Ge JJ
Prior reconstruction of an isolated left vertebral artery for Stanford type A aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1339-1341.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

DEO S, Sundaram V, Sheikh MA, Sahadevan J, et al
Pre-operative glycaemic control and long-term survival in diabetic patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 10. pii: 6273043. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

AYERS B, Wood K, Bjelic M, Gosev I, et al
Minimally invasive off-pump surgical pulmonary embolectomy for improved patient-centred care.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1126-1127.
PubMed Abstract available

GATTA E, Berretta P, Carbonari L, Di Eusanio M, et al
Graft endoclamping with brachio-femoral wire conduit for elephant trunk retrieval in open thoraco-abdominal aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1123-1125.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2021

YANG Y, Feng Z, Ma K, Zhang S, et al
Long-term results of concomitant atrioventricular valve intervention and the Fontan operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:832-838.
PubMed Abstract available

PIFFARETTI G, Czerny M, Riambau V, Gottardi R, et al
Endovascular repair of ascending aortic diseases with custom-made endografts.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:741-749.
PubMed Abstract available

OKAMURA H, Kitada Y, Miyagawa A, Arakawa M, et al
Clinical outcomes of a fenestrated frozen elephant trunk technique for acute type A aortic dissection.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:765-772.
PubMed Abstract available

GOMBERT A, Barbati M, Kotelis D, Simon TP, et al
In-hospital mortality and organ failure after open and endovascular thoraco-abdominal aortic surgery can be predicted by increased levels of circulating dipeptidyl peptidase 3.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:750-757.
PubMed Abstract available

NAKAMAE K, Azuma T, Yokoi Y, Niinami H, et al
Total endovascular repair of a mycotic thoracic aortic aneurysm in a patient with an aberrant right subclavian artery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:914-916.
PubMed Abstract available

SPILIOPOULOS K, Magouliotis D, Angelis I, Gansera B, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting: time to reconsider our strategy?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:928-929.
PubMed

GOMIBUCHI T, Seto T, Naito K, Chino S, et al
Strategies to improve outcomes for acute type A aortic dissection with cerebral malperfusion.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:666-673.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kruger H, Korte W, et al
Aortic valve-sparing root replacement with Tirone E. David's reimplantation technique: single-centre 25-year experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: 6199187. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSENFELD ES, Trachiotis GD, Sparks AD, Napolitano MA, et al
Intraoperative surgical strategy changes in patients with chronic and end-stage renal disease undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 1. pii: 6155885. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

RAPETTO F, Bruno VD, Rajakaruna C, Bryan AJ, et al
Adult coronary artery bypass grafting by congenital surgeons-a propensity matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 15. pii: 6135058. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

TOZZI P, Gunga Z, Niclauss L, Delay D, et al
Type A aortic dissection in aneurysms having modelled pre-dissection maximum diameter below 45 mm: should we implement current guidelines to improve the survival benefit of prophylactic surgery?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:473-478.
PubMed Abstract available

VON ASPERN K, Haunschild J, Borger MA, Etz CD, et al
Anatomical description of the intraspinal collateral network: bringing the concept full circle-is the devil in the details?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:144-146.
PubMed

KOWALEWSKI M, Suwalski P
Reply to Wynn et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:281-282.
PubMed

WYNN G, Gupta D, Andrade J, Whitlock R, et al
Propensity-matched registry results: too good to be true?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:281.
PubMed

BERGER T, Kreibich M, Mueller F, Rylski B, et al
The frozen elephant trunk technique for aortic dissection is safe after previous aortic repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:130-136.
PubMed Abstract available

CZERNY M, Pacini D, Aboyans V, Al-Attar N, et al
Clinical cases referring to current options and recommendations for the use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in acute and chronic thoracic aortic disease: an expert consensus document of the European Society for Cardiology (ESC) Working Group of
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:74-79.
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CZERNY M, Pacini D, Aboyans V, Al-Attar N, et al
Current options and recommendations for the use of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in acute and chronic thoracic aortic disease: an expert consensus document of the European Society for Cardiology (ESC) Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery, the
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:65-73.
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WANG C, von Segesser LK, Maisano F, Ferrari E, et al
Catheter-based treatment of the dissected ascending aorta: a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:80-91.
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FUKUMOTO Y, Hosoba S, Takagi S, Goto Y, et al
Totally three-dimensional endoscopic transmitral left ventricular apical thrombectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:278.
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DI MARCO L, Botta L, Murana G, Pacini D, et al
An unusual case of Thoraflex displacement after blunt thoracic trauma during skiing.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:274-275.
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HEBER UM, Mayrhofer M, Gottardi R, Kari FA, et al
The intraspinal arterial collateral network: a new anatomical basis for understanding and preventing paraplegia during aortic repair.
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December 2020

REY F, Degrauwe S, Noble S, Iglesias JF, et al
The dynamic effect of coronary artery bypass grafting on the instantaneous wave-free ratio in the collateral donor artery of a patient with chronic total occlusion.
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GAUDINO MFL, Sandner S, Bonalumi G, Lawton JS, et al
How to build a multi-arterial coronary artery bypass programme: a stepwise approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;58:1111-1117.
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July 2020

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The growing trend of suboptimal treatment in cardiac surgery: a worrisome issue.
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May 2020

GARATTI A, D'Ovidio M, Saitto G, Daprati A, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with concomitant solid tumours: early and long-term results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 May 31. pii: 5849184. doi: 10.1093.
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April 2020

TORREGROSSA G, Balkhy HH
The role of robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass in the future of coronary artery revascularization.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Apr 20. pii: 5822745. doi: 10.1093.
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March 2020

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Transatlantic editorial: the use of multiple arterial grafts for coronary revascularization in Europe and North America.
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February 2020

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Preclosing of the femoral artery allows total percutaneous venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and prevents groin wound infection after lung transplantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: 5743448. doi: 10.1093.
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GRIESHABER P, Oswald I, Albert M, Reents W, et al
Risk of perioperative coronary stent stenosis or occlusion in patients with previous percutaneous coronary intervention undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 3. pii: 5721425. doi: 10.1093.
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JAWITZ OK, Raman V, Anand J, Bishawi M, et al
Aortic valve repair with a newly approved geometric annuloplasty ring in patients undergoing proximal aortic repair: early results from a single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Feb 3. pii: 5721432. doi: 10.1093.
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January 2020

OKAMURA H, Kimura N, Mieno M, Yuri K, et al
Preoperative sarcopenia is associated with late mortality after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
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BELLER JP, Chancellor WZ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, et al
Outcomes of non-elective coronary artery bypass grafting performed on weekends.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Jan 27. pii: 5716376. doi: 10.1093.
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December 2019

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Positive family history of cardiovascular disease and long-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting: a genetic paradox?
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KILIC A, Sultan I, Gleason TG, Wang Y, et al
Surgical versus percutaneous multivessel coronary revascularization in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Dec 6. pii: 5662400. doi: 10.1093.
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November 2019

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Ticagrelor monotherapy versus aspirin in patients undergoing multiple arterial or single arterial coronary artery bypass grafting: insights from the TiCAB trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Nov 21. pii: 5637326. doi: 10.1093.
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October 2019

SUWALSKI P, Kowalewski M, Jasinski M, Staromlynski J, et al
Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation during isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 30. pii: 5610193. doi: 10.1093.
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Impact of non-respect of SYNTAX score II recommendation for surgery in patients with left main coronary artery disease treated by percutaneous coronary intervention: an EXCEL substudy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Oct 16. pii: 5588522. doi: 10.1093.
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September 2019

VON SCHEIDT M, Bongiovanni D, Tebbe U, Nowak B, et al
Ticagrelor-based antiplatelet regimens in patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Sep 30. pii: 5576155. doi: 10.1093.
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RAJA SG, Garg S, Soni MK, Rochon M, et al
On-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for patients needing at least two grafts: comparative outcomes at 20 years.
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August 2019

SANDNER SE, Nolz R, Loewe C, Gregorich M, et al
Routine preoperative aortic computed tomography angiography is associated with reduced risk of stroke in coronary artery bypass grafting: a propensity-matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: 5555936. doi: 10.1093.
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GAUDINO M, Schwann T, Puskas J, Kolh P, et al
Analyse the evidence, generate new evidence and apply the evidence: cardiac surgery is not only about cutting and sewing.
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July 2019

YANG Y, Zhu Y, Tang C, Yang Q, et al
Predictors of early vein graft failure after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: angiocomputed tomographic results of 233 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jul 13. pii: 5532164. doi: 10.1093.
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June 2019

GUIDA GA, Guida GA, Bruno VD, Zakkar M, et al
Left thoracotomy approach for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: 15 years of experience in 2500 consecutive patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 17. pii: 5519679. doi: 10.1093.
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BELLEY-COTE EP, Lamy A, Devereaux PJ, Kavsak P, et al
Definitions of post-coronary artery bypass grafting myocardial infarction: variations in incidence and prognostic significance.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2019 Jun 10. pii: 5513289. doi: 10.1093.
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