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    June 2025
  1. LIM HK, Wu MH, Wang JK, Lin MT, et al
    Occluded fenestration is associated with improved long-term outcomes in patients undergoing the fenestrated Fontan operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1536-1547.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. GAO H, Zhang B, Chen X, Liu Y, et al
    Aortic diameter remodeling after frozen elephant trunk as a predictor of early outcomes in thoracoabdominal aortic repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1663-1674.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. NISIVACO S, Kitahara H, Bhasin R, Patel B, et al
    A decade of robotic beating-heart totally endoscopic coronary bypass (TECAB) at a single institution: Outcomes with 10-year follow-up.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1753-1760.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  4. GOEL NJ, Yarlagadda S, Bavaria JE, Freas AM, et al
    Performance of the open-first repair strategy in type A aortic dissection with mesenteric malperfusion syndrome eligible for delayed repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1653-1662.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2025
  5. ABELN KB, Froede L, Giebels C, Schafers HJ, et al
    Durability of right ventricular conduits in the Ross procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1306-1314.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. GROZDANOV D, Piber N, Borgmann K, Schaeffer T, et al
    Comparison of pulmonary artery growth between ductus stent and systemic-to-pulmonary shunt as single-ventricle palliation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1317-1326.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. DIAZ-CASTRILLON CE, Serna-Gallegos D, Arnaoutakis G, Szeto WY, et al
    The burden of major complications on failure to rescue after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection: Analysis of more than 19,000 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1415-1426.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2025
  8. OSAWA T, Schaeffer T, Schmiel M, Hoa Nguyen Cong MB, et al
    Impact of aortopulmonary and venovenous collaterals on the onset of plastic bronchitis after the Fontan procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1070-1079.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2025
  9. RECCO DP, Kizilski SB, Dafflisio GJ, Ghosh RM, et al
    Postoperative aortic isthmus size after arch reconstruction with patch augmentation predicts arch reintervention.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:964-973.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. LEIVA CL, Chetan D, Saprungruang A, Fan CS, et al
    Long-term enlargement of the neo-aortic root and aortic arch following arch reconstruction in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:952-963.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. KALFA DM, Buratto E, Bacha EA, Belli E, et al
    Single ventricle palliation in congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: An international multicenter study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1022-1027.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. ABRUZZO AR, Beroukhim RS, Campos S, Ghelani S, et al
    Reverse double switch operation for the borderline left ventricle.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:1012-1019.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2025
  13. SAFI S, Hoganson D, Emani S, Sleeper L, et al
    Impact of surgical strategy and postrepair transverse aortic arch size on late hypertension after coarctation repair during infancy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:345-352.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  14. CLIFT P, Berger F, Sondergaard L, Antonova P, et al
    Efficacy and safety of macitentan in Fontan-palliated patients: 52-week randomized, placebo-controlled RUBATO Phase 3 trial and open-label extension.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:385-394.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. ISHIGAMI S, King G, Buratto E, Fricke TA, et al
    Outcomes of extracardiac Fontan operation: A single institution experience with 398 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:400-410.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. CHUNG MM, Yu A, Zhao Y, Wist E, et al
    Utility of structured follow-up imaging after aortic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:584-594.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. ERGI DG, Schaff HV, Pochettino A, Hurst PD, et al
    Outcomes of aortic surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:576-583.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. AHMAD RA, Orelaru F, Arora A, Ling C, et al
    Acute type A intramural hematoma: The less-deadly acute aortic syndrome?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:552-561.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. KITADA Y, Okamura H, Yamauchi T, Nishi S, et al
    Appropriate sizing of the frozen elephant trunk: How to predict proximal descending aortic diameter prior to dissection?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:542-551.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. CHEN S, Peng H, Zhuang H, Wang J, et al
    Optimized strategy to improve the outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection with malperfusion syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:562-573.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2025
  21. PREVENTZA O, Henry J, Khan L, Cornwell LD, et al
    Unplanned readmissions, community socioeconomic factors, and their effects on long-term survival after complex thoracic aortic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:26-35.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. OGINO H, Kumamaru H, Motomura N, Fujiyoshi T, et al
    Current status of surgical treatment for acute aortic dissection in Japan: Nationwide database analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:11-23.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. SHARMA VJ, Kangarajah A, Yang A, Kim M, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Long-term variables significantly associated with mortality and morbidity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:68-77.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. DHANEKULA AS, Flodin R, Shibale P, Volk J, et al
    Natural history of the distal aorta following elective root replacement in patients with Marfan syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:49-58.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. HENSLEY NB, Holmes SD, Cho BC, Salenger R, et al
    Unexpected impact of preoperative anemia in low-risk isolated coronary artery bypass grafting or single-valve surgical patients: Do not overlook these patients in anemia management!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;169:160-167.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2024
  26. INSLER JE, Tipton AE, Bakaeen FG, Bakhos JJ, et al
    What determines outcomes in multivalve reoperations? Effect of patient and surgical complexity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1632-1642.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. PHELAN R, Petsikas D, Shelley J, Hopman WM, et al
    Retraction speed and chronic poststernotomy pain: A randomized controlled trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1560-1567.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2024
  28. EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Froede L, Burgard C, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement-for all patients?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1403-1413.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. GUALA A, Gil-Sala D, Garcia Reyes ME, Azancot MA, et al
    Impact of thoracic endovascular aortic repair following blunt traumatic thoracic aortic injury on blood pressure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1428-1437.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2024
  30. KISAMORI E, Venna A, Chaudhry HE, Desai M, et al
    Alarming rate of liver cirrhosis after the small conduit extracardiac Fontan: A comparative analysis with the lateral tunnel.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1221-1227.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. JAWITZ OK, Chen EP
    Commentary: Consistent success after redo total arch replacement-have we reached the pinnacle?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:975-976.
    PubMed    


  32. LEVINE D, Patel P, Zhao Y, Chung M, et al
    Valve-sparing aortic root replacement versus composite valve graft with bioprosthesis in patients under age 50.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:992-1002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2024
  33. CLAUS J, Schoof L, Mir TS, Kammal AL, et al
    Late diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is associated with unplanned aortic surgery and cardiovascular death.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Sep 19:S0022-5223(24)00814.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  34. Discussion to: Branched stented anastomosis frozen elephant trunk repair (B-SAFER): Early results from a physician-sponsored investigational device exemption study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:757-759.
    PubMed    



  35. Discussion to: Long-term durability of valve-sparing root replacement in patients with and without connective tissue disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:744-745.
    PubMed    


  36. LEVINE D, Patel P, Wang C, Pan C, et al
    Valve-sparing root replacement versus composite valve graft root replacement: Analysis of more than 1500 patients from 2 aortic centers.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:770-780.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. RAM E, Lau C, Dimagli A, Chu NQ, et al
    Long-term durability of valve-sparing root replacement in patients with and without connective tissue disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:735-743.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2024
  38. JASINSKI MJ, Witkowska A, Nowicki R
    Separate sinus replacement can be a very universal tool in aortic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:e34-e36.
    PubMed    


  39. MARTENS A, Beckmann E, Kaufeld T, Arar M, et al
    Features and risk factors of early intraluminal thrombus formation within the frozen elephant trunk stent graft.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:477-487.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2024
  40. LAU C, Ram E, Harik L, Soletti G Jr, et al
    Aortic Valve Degeneration After Valve-Sparing Root Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortopathy or Connective Tissue Disorder.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 29:S0022-5223(24)00661.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. FIANDEIRO M, Goel NJ, Mosbahi S, Berezowski M, et al
    Longitudinal Outcomes of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jul 15:S0022-5223(24)00620.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. O'DONNELL AP, Lehenbauer DG
    Reprint of: How He Did It - The James S. Tweddell Approach to Single Ventricle Palliation in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:202-240.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. MOON J, Lancaster T, Sood V, Si MS, et al
    Long-term impact of anatomic subtype in hypoplastic left heart syndrome after Fontan completion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:193-201.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. PARK I, Yang JH, Sung K, Jun TG, et al
    Valve-sparing root replacement in children with connective tissue disease: Long-term risk of aortic events.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:182-192.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  45. KOKSOY C, Rebello KR, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, et al
    Independent associations with early mortality after open repair of Crawford extent IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:1-12.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. AHMAD RA, Orelaru F, Wu X, Kim KM, et al
    Aortic root repair in acute type A aortic dissection: Neomedia or no neomedia.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:28-36.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. SPRATT JR, Walker KL, Neal D, Arnaoutakis GJ, et al
    Rescue therapy for symptomatic spinal cord ischemia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:15-25.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. YOUSEF S, Sultan I
    Commentary: Spinal cord ischemia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Prevention better than cure?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;168:26-27.
    PubMed    


    June 2024
  49. SHRAER N, Youssefi P, Garufi L, Debauchez M, et al
    External aortic annuloplasty with a dedicated expansible ring improves outcomes in remodeling root repair compared to homemade Dacron ring.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jun 22:S0022-5223(24)00535.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. LAU C, Girardi LN
    Reply from authors: Outcomes of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair are dependent on the Crawford aneurysm extent and anatomical characteristics of the aorta.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e164.
    PubMed    



  51. Discussion to: The majority of pediatric Fontan patients have excellent post-transplant survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2204-2205.
    PubMed    


  52. KOUCHOUKOS NT
    Importance of reporting mortality and morbidity following thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair according to the Crawford classification.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e163.
    PubMed    



  53. Discussion to: Branch-first aortic arch replacement strategy decreases perioperative mortality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2013-2014.
    PubMed    


  54. KULSHRESTHA K, Greenberg JW, Kennedy JT 3rd, Hogue S, et al
    The majority of pediatric Fontan patients have excellent post-transplant survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2193-2203.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. ABT BG, Bojko M, Elsayed RS, Han S, et al
    Branch-first aortic arch replacement strategy decreases perioperative mortality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2005-2012.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2024
  56. AHMAD D, Sa MP, Brown JA, Yousef S, et al
    External Validation of the ARCH Score in Patients Undergoing Aortic Arch Reconstruction Under Circulatory Arrest.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 May 13:S0022-5223(24)00383.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. STEFANYK K, Ghunaim A, Vervoort D
    Commentary: Off-pump and on point: Sex-stratifying multiple arterial grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1808-1809.
    PubMed    


  58. LEE GS, Fremes SE, Tam DY
    Commentary: Can the Venous Graft External Support (VEST) trials bypass surrogate outcomes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1793-1795.
    PubMed    


  59. KACHROO P
    Commentary: Roadmap to improved success with high-risk thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1703-1704.
    PubMed    


  60. COSELLI JS, Roselli EE, Preventza O, Malaisrie SC, et al
    Total aortic arch replacement using a frozen elephant trunk device: Results of a 1-year US multicenter trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1680-1692.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. BOZSO SJ, Nagendran J, Chu MWA, Kiaii B, et al
    Three-year outcomes of the Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1661-1669.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. BROWN JA, Sultan I
    Commentary: The DARTS (Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation) trial: Hitting the bull's eye in acute type A aortic dissection?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1670-1671.
    PubMed    


  63. CHIA-YING CHUNG J, Chu MWA, Peterson MD, Ouzounian M, et al
    Commentary: Frozen elephant trunk hybrid arch device arrives in the United States.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1693-1694.
    PubMed    


  64. IANNACONE EM, Soletti G Jr, Perezgrovas-Olaria R, Lau C, et al
    Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmectomy in the high-risk patient.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1695-1702.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. DIAZ-CASTRILLON CE, Brown JA, Navid F, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    The impact of prolonged mechanical ventilation after acute type A aortic dissection repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1672-1679.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2024
  66. CARROLL AM, Chanes N, Shah A, Dzubinski L, et al
    Personalizing Patient Risk of a Life Altering Event: An Application of Machine Learning to Hemiarch Surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 23:S0022-5223(24)00366.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. WAGNER CM, Theurer PF, Clark MJ, He C, et al
    Evaluation of sex differences in the receipt of concomitant atrial fibrillation procedures during non-mitral cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 12:S0022-5223(24)00309.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  68. RAJESH K, Chung M, Levine D, Norton E, et al
    Long-term outcomes after aortic root replacement for bicuspid aortic valve-associated aneurysm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Apr 5:S0022-5223(24)00204.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. GAUDINO M, Bairey Merz CN, Sandner S, Creber RM, et al
    Randomized Comparison of the Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts trial (ROMA):Women-a trial dedicated to women to improve coronary bypass outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1316-1321.
    PubMed    


  70. SHAPIRA OM
    Commentary: The radial artery: The optimal second arterial conduit of choice.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1303-1304.
    PubMed    


  71. IBRAHIM M, Chung JC, Ascaso M, Hage F, et al
    In-hospital thromboembolic complications after frozen elephant trunk aortic arch repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1217-1226.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2024
  72. BAUER TM, Fliegner M, Hou H, Daramola T, et al
    The Relationship Between Discharge Location and Cardiac Rehabilitation Use After Cardiac Surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 22:S0022-5223(24)00278.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. ALZAHRANI AH, Itagaki S, Egorova N, Chikwe J, et al
    Choice of revascularization strategy for ischemic cardiomyopathy due to multi-vessel coronary disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 14:S0022-5223(24)00208.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. OUZOUNIAN M, Lafreniere-Roula M, Elbatarny M, David CM, et al
    Long-term Outcomes Following Valve-Sparing Root Replacement with Concomitant Mitral Repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Mar 6:S0022-5223(24)00189.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  75. GREGORY V, Spielvogel D, Ohira S
    Optimal arch repair in acute type A aortic dissection: Striking a balance between safety and efficacy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e64-e65.
    PubMed    


  76. ELBATARNY M, Stevens LM, Dagenais F, Peterson MD, et al
    Hemiarch versus extended arch repair for acute type A dissection: Results from a multicenter national registry.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:935-943.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. DI MARCO L, Gliozzi G, Votano D, Murana G, et al
    Reoperations on the ascending aorta and aortic arch: A retrospective series of 453 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:897-907.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. WILLEKES H, Parker J, Neill J Jr, Augustin G, et al
    Efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac procedures with prolonged aortic crossclamp time.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:996-1007.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  79. PARK SJ, Kim HR, Shinn SH, Kim HJ, et al
    Aortic arch isolation to reduce cerebral embolic risk during replacement of the atherosclerotic aortic arch.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:927-934.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2024
  80. BACKER CL, Monge MC, Wallen WJ, Eltayeb O, et al
    The aortic uncrossing procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:413-419.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. ROBINSON BM, Paterson HS
    Left internal mammary grafts: No patency difference to the left anterior descending artery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e44.
    PubMed    


  82. FRANKEL WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Orozco-Sevilla V, et al
    Early and late outcomes of surgical repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms: A 30-year experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:578-587.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. ASSI R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P
    Commentary: The first operative risk score for contemporary aortic arch surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:609-610.
    PubMed    


  84. DAYAN V, Freemantle N, Urso S, Sadaba R, et al
    Coronary artery bypass grafting is superior to percutaneous coronary intervention for all women subgroups.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 1:S0022-5223(24)00018.
    PubMed    


    January 2024
  85. CHUNG MM, Pan C, Hayashi H, Kandula V, et al
    Significance of Isolated Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Jan 6:S0022-5223(24)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. OGINO H, Yoshino H, Shimokawa T, Akutsu K, et al
    A new insight into superacute care for type A acute aortic dissection in the Tokyo Acute Aortic Super Network.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:41-51.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. PREVENTZA O
    Commentary: One size does not fit all: The landing zone of the frozen elephant trunk will be different for every patient, and we need to be safe.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:26-27.
    PubMed    


  88. JENKINS S, Komber M, Mattam K, Briffa N, et al
    Negative pressure wound therapy in patients with diabetes undergoing left internal thoracic artery harvest: A randomized control trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:256-268.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. TAKAGI D, Yamamoto H, Kadohama T, Kiryu K, et al
    Optimal stent length and distal positioning of frozen elephant trunks deployed from the aortic zone 0 for type A acute aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:15-25.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. HAGE A, Hage F, Chu MWA
    Commentary: Stent-graft induced new entry: Is it just too much radial force?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:39-40.
    PubMed    


  91. LAWRENCE KW, Yin K, Connelly HL, Datar Y, et al
    Sex-based outcomes in surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: A meta-analysis and meta-regression.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:76-85.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. LIM K, Wan S
    Commentary: Looking into the crystal ball: Will a clinical SYNTAX score help the heart team?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:174-175.
    PubMed    


  93. SINGH B, Singh G, Tripathy A, Larobina M, et al
    Comparing the patency of the left internal mammary in single, sequential, and Y grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:176-182.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. LI X, Zhang Y, Sun Z, Wang H, et al
    Prevention of distal stent graft-induced new entry after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection: A retrospective cohort study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:28-38.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2023
  95. HANNAN EL, Wu Y, Harik L, Tamis-Holland J, et al
    Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Percutaneous Interventions for Women with Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Dec 13:S0022-5223(23)01196.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  96. LAU C, LeMaire S
    Discussion to: Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1558-1560.
    PubMed    


  97. LAU C, Soletti G Jr, Weinsaft JW, Rahouma M, et al
    Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1548-1557.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  98. ASTASHCHANKA A, Kerr KM, Yang JZ, Bautista A, et al
    Repeat pulmonary thromboendarterectomy outcomes: A 15-year single-center retrospective review.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1512-1519.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2023
  99. COZOWICZ C, Zhong H, Poeran J, Illescas A, et al
    The impact of multimodal analgesia in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery - a population-based analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 30:S0022-5223(23)01111.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  100. Discussion to: Reoperative total arch replacement after previous cardiovascular surgery: Outcomes in 426 consecutive patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)01024.
    PubMed    


  101. NORMAN AV, Kron IL
    Reply: The importance of early intervention for ischemia after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 28:S0022-5223(23)00994.
    PubMed    


  102. NEDADUR R, Bhatt N, Chung J, Chu MWA, et al
    Machine Learning and Decision Making in Aortic Arch Repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Nov 26:S0022-5223(23)01108.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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    Late development of intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia in lateral tunnel Fontan patients and the preventive role of prophylactic cryoablation.
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    October 2023

  106. Discussion to: The fate of concomitant tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
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    PubMed    


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    September 2023

  114. Discussion to: Impact of timing of urgent coronary artery bypass grafting following coronary angiography on acute kidney injury.
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    August 2023
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    Unplanned Postoperative Catheterization during Admission for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is neither Cheap nor Benign, but May Rescue Patients.
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  120. BALKHY HH
    Commentary: Sternal-sparing coronary artery bypass grafting is here to stay. Time to add robotic technology with multiarterial grafting!
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    PubMed    


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    July 2023
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    June 2023
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    May 2023
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    April 2023
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    March 2023
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    October 2022
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    September 2022
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    August 2022
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    July 2022
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    June 2022
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    May 2022
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    March 2022
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    February 2022
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    December 2021
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    November 2021
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