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    March 2023
  1. 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
  2. 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    


  3. 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


  4. 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    


  5. 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    


  6. 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


  7. 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


  8. 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
  9. 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


  10. 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    


  11. 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


  12. 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    


  13. 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


  14. 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


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


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


  17. 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


  18. 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


  19. 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


  20. 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    


  21. 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


  22. 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
  23. 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    


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


  25. 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


  26. 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    


  27. 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


  28. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2022
  30. ANSELMI A
    Just a proof of concept or something more?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
    PubMed    


  31. 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


  32. 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


  33. 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


  34. 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


  35. 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


  36. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. 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
  38. 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    


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


  40. 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


  41. 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


  42. 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


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


  44. 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    


  45. 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


  46. 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    


  47. 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


  48. 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
  49. 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    


  50. 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


  51. 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    


  52. 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


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


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


  55. LESCAN M
    Anatomical feasibility of the total endovascular aortic arch repair-and what lies beyond.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
    PubMed    


  56. 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


  57. 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


  58. LEHTINEN ML
    Start early, start strong: physical activity for avoiding and surviving coronary surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
    PubMed    


  59. 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    


  60. 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


  61. 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


  62. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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


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


  68. 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


  69. 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    


  70. 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


  71. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. 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


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


  74. 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


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


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


  77. 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


  78. 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


  79. 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
  80. 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    


  81. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  82. FUDULU D, Angelini GD
    Saphenous vein graft longevity: open or endoscopic, with VEST or without?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
    PubMed    


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


  84. 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    


  85. 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


  86. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. PEREZ-CABALLERO R, Pardo CA, Marques Correia P, Ballesteros F, et al
    Recurrent infective stenosis of Fontan conduit.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
    PubMed    


  88. 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


  89. 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


  90. 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    


  91. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. 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


  93. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. 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
  95. ESCALANTE G, Kurlansky P
    Surgical decision-making and the ART of risk factor exploration.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1421-1422.
    PubMed    


  96. 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


  97. 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    


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


  99. 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    


  100. 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


  101. 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    


  102. 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    


  103. 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


  104. 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


  105. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2022
  106. 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.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  107. 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.
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    October 2021
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    February 2021
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