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September 2008
1. BHARUCHA T , Roman KS, Anderson RH, Vettukattil JJ, et al
   Impact of multiplanar review of three-dimensional echocardiographic data on management of congenital heart disease.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:875-81.
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2. RAHMANIAN PB , Castillo JG, Mehta D, Adams DH, et al
   Epicardial pulmonary vein isolation: a long-term histologic and imaging animal study comparing cryothermy versus radiofrequency.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:849-56.
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   August 2008
3. ONES T , Dede F, Erdim R, Erdil TY, et al
   Quantitative shunt imaging in the evaluation of therapeutic surgery in a patient with pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:649-51.
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4. FRIGIOLA A , Ranucci M, Carlucci C, Giamberti A, et al
   The ross procedure in adults: long-term follow-up and echocardiographic changes leading to pulmonary autograft reoperation.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:482-9.
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   July 2008
5. VISTARINI N , Aubert S, Gandjbakhch I
   Mismatch between angiographic result and surgical evidence.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:314.
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6. KHOYNEZHAD A , Kruse MJ, Donayre CE, White RA, et al
   Use of transcranial Doppler ultrasound in endovascular repair of a type B aortic dissection.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:289-91.
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7. BUITRAGO E , Panos AL, Ricci M
   Primary repair of infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection using a modified sutureless technique.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:320-2.
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8. MOTTL-LINK S , Hubler M, Kuhne T, Rietdorf U, et al
   Physical models aiding in complex congenital heart surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:273-7.
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9. ALSOUFI B , Sallehuddin A, Bulbul Z, Joufan M, et al
   Surgical strategy to establish a dual-coronary system for the management of anomalous left coronary artery origin from the pulmonary artery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:170-6.
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10. KALANGOS A , Christenson JT, Beghetti M, Cikirikcioglu M, et al
    Mitral valve repair for rheumatic valve disease in children: midterm results and impact of the use of a biodegradable mitral ring.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:161-8.
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11. UEMURA H
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:160.
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12. LUCIANI GB , Viscardi F, Pilati M, Crepaz R, et al
    Age at repair affects the very long-term outcome of sinus venosus defect.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:153-9.
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13. BACHA EA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:146.
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14. GAN C , An Q, Lin K, Tang H, et al
    Perventricular device closure of ventricular septal defects: six months results in 30 young children.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:142-6.
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15. SHIMOKAWA T , Horiuchi K, Ozawa N, Fumimoto K, et al
    Outcome of surgical treatment in patients with acute type B aortic dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:103-7.
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16. SZETO WY
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:101-2.
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17. SZETO WY , McGarvey M, Pochettino A, Moser GW, et al
    Results of a new surgical paradigm: endovascular repair for acute complicated type B aortic dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:87-93.
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18. ROEDLER S , Czerny M, Neuhauser J, Zimpfer D, et al
    Mechanical aortic valve prostheses in the small aortic root: Top Hat versus standard CarboMedics aortic valve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:64-70.
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19. DRAKE DH
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:63.
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20. WAISBREN EC , Stevens LM, Avery EG, Picard MH, et al
    Changes in mitral regurgitation after replacement of the stenotic aortic valve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:56-62.
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21. SVENSSON LG , Dewey T, Kapadia S, Roselli EE, et al
    United States feasibility study of transcatheter insertion of a stented aortic valve by the left ventricular apex.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:46-54.
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22. LEE MS , Tseng CH, Barker CM, Menon V, et al
    Outcome after surgery and percutaneous intervention for cardiogenic shock and left main disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:29-34.
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    June 2008
23. FILSOUFI F , Chikwe J, Castillo JG, Sanz J, et al
    Multimodal imaging characterization of intracardiac thrombus and myxoma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2162.
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24. ROBICSEK F
    Thermal coronary angiography.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2161-2.
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25. HERTH FJ , Morgan RK, Eberhardt R, Ernst A, et al
    Endobronchial ultrasound-guided miniforceps biopsy in the biopsy of subcarinal masses in patients with low likelihood of non-small cell lung cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1874-8.
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26. LABROUSSE L , Montaudon M, Black S, Deville C, et al
    Right coronary sinus fixation through a right ventriculotomy for David's procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2150-2.
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27. MOHAMMADI S , Doyle D, Charbonneau E
    Rapid development of a giant left ventricular aneurysm after delayed percutaneous coronary reperfusion for acute myocardial infarction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2143.
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28. AKOWUAH E , Wilde P, Bryan AJ
    Aortic coarctation secondary to in-stent stenosis of a covered aortic endoprosthesis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2142.
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29. ZIYADE S , Ugurlucan M, Soysal O
    Urinothorax: urine discharge from thorax.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2141.
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30. TAVAF-MOTAMEN H , Bannister SP, Corcoran PC, Stewart RW, et al
    Repair of anomalous origin of right coronary artery from the left sinus of valsalva.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2135-6.
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31. ROHN V , Slais M, Kotulak T, Psenicka M, et al
    Pulmonary valve replacement for pacing electrodes related bacterial endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2128-30.
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32. RATHORE KS , Hussenbocus S, Stuklis R, Edwards J, et al
    Novel strategies for recurrent cardiac myxoma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2125-6.
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33. WALSH MA , Benson LN, Dipchand AI, Redington AN, et al
    Surgical repair of the mitral valve in children with dilated cardiomyopathy and mitral regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2085-8.
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34. PASQUALI SK , Marino BS, Kaltman JR, Schissler AJ, et al
    Rhythm and conduction disturbances at midterm follow-up after the ross procedure in infants, children, and young adults.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2072-8.
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35. GLATZ JA , Fedderly RT, Ghanayem NS, Tweddell JS, et al
    Impact of mitral stenosis and aortic atresia on survival in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2057-62.
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36. DUNCAN AI , Lowe BS, Garcia MJ, Xu M, et al
    Influence of concentric left ventricular remodeling on early mortality after aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2030-9.
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37. LIM E , Ali A, Theodorou P, Sousa I, et al
    Longitudinal study of the profile and predictors of left ventricular mass regression after stentless aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2026-9.
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38. FATTOUCH K , Sampognaro R, Bianco G, Navarra E, et al
    Implantation of gore-tex chordae on aortic valve leaflet to treat prolapse using "the chordae technique": surgical aspects and clinical results.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2019-24.
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39. SCHAFERS HJ , Aicher D, Riodionycheva S, Lindinger A, et al
    Bicuspidization of the unicuspid aortic valve: a new reconstructive approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2012-8.
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40. HAZELRIGG S
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1879.
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    May 2008
41. ATTARAN S , Kapetanakis S, Mhandu P, El-Gamel A, et al
    Use of three-dimensional computed tomographic reconstruction in the diagnosis of a rare case of angina.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1812.
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42. KAPLE RK , Murphy RT, DiPaola LM, Houghtaling PL, et al
    Mitral valve abnormalities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: echocardiographic features and surgical outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1527-35.
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43. DELALIEUX S , De Greef K, Hendriks J, Lauwers P, et al
    Orthodeoxia-platypnea syndrome presenting as paradoxical peripheral embolism.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1798-800.
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44. NATH DS , Wells WJ, Reemtsen BL
    Mechanical occlusion of the inferior vena cava: an unusual complication after repair of pectus excavatum using the nuss procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1796-8.
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45. SHERIF HM , Nguyen HC, Sarter BH, West JT, et al
    Spontaneous coronary dissection in late pregnancy: a multidisciplinary approach to management.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1793-4.
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46. WU Q , Zhang L, Zhu R
    Obstruction of left ventricular outflow tract after mechanical mitral valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1789-91.
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47. RODES-CABAU J , Houde C, Perron J, Benson LN, et al
    Delayed improvement in valve hemodynamic performance after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1787-8.
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48. AKIYAMA M , Popovic ZB, Kamohara K, Cingoz F, et al
    Acute reduction of functional mitral regurgitation in canine model using an epicardial device.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1771-5.
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49. GOTTLIEB D , Schwartz ML, Bischoff K, Gauvreau K, et al
    Predictors of outcome of arterial switch operation for complex D-transposition.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1698-702.
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50. FRASER CD JR
    28 years' experience with transatrial-transpulmonary repair of atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1690.
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51. HOOHENKERK GJ , Schoof PH, Bruggemans EF, Rijlaarsdam M, et al
    28 years' experience with transatrial-transpulmonary repair of atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1686-9.
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52. LODGE AJ
    Clinical experience with sternotomy versus subcostal approach for exchange of the HeartMate XVE to the HeartMate II ventricular assist device. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1650.
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53. SHIMOKAWA T , Takanashi S, Ozawa N, Itoh T, et al
    Management of intraoperative malperfusion syndrome using femoral artery cannulation for repair of acute type A aortic dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1619-24.
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54. POULSEN SH , Praestholm M, Munk K, Wierup P, et al
    Ventricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: clinical characteristics and contemporary outcome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1591-6.
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55. YILMAZKAYA B , Circi R, Circi UP, Gurkahraman S, et al
    Surgical approaches in left anterior descending artery in-stent stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1586-90.
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56. CRABTREE TD , Bailey MS, Moon MR, Munfakh N, et al
    Recurrent mitral regurgitation and risk factors for early and late mortality after mitral valve repair for functional ischemic mitral regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1537-42.
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57. DION RA
    Mitral valve abnormalities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: echocardiographic features and surgical outcomes. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1536.
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58. KAPPERT U , Tugtekin SM, Ouda A, Alexiou K, et al
    Right ventricular reduction as an adjunct procedure in tricuspid valve repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e27-9.
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    April 2008
59. BURRIS NS , Brown EN, Grant M, Kon ZN, et al
    Optical coherence tomography imaging as a quality assurance tool for evaluating endoscopic harvest of the radial artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1271-7.
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60. KAMDAR AR , Meadows TA, Roselli EE, Gorodeski EZ, et al
    Multidetector computed tomographic angiography in planning of reoperative cardiothoracic surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1239-45.
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61. BARNER HB
    Operative treatment of coronary atherosclerosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1473-82.
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62. CHU MW , Gersch KA, Rodriguez E, Nifong LW, et al
    Robotic "haircut" mitral valve repair: posterior leaflet-plasty.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1460-2.
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63. KIM BS , Pirundini PA, Lilly KJ, Rizzo RJ, et al
    Unusual appearance of clot in the left atrium.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1459.
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64. ESPOSITO G , Marullo AG, Pennetta AR, Bichi S, et al
    Hybrid treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms with the use of a new prosthesis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1443-5.
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65. KOGAN A , Ghosh P, Schwammenthal E, Raanani E, et al
    Takotsubo syndrome after cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1439-41.
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66. HUYBREGTS MA , de Vroege R, van Oeveren W
    A new system for right atrial cooling.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1421-4.
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67. KAJIHARA N , Imoto Y, Sakamoto M, Ochiai Y, et al
    Surgical results of anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta including reoperation for infrequent complications.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1407-11.
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68. SHARMA R , Marwah A, Shah S, Maheshwari S, et al
    Isolated atrioventricular discordance: surgical experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1403-6.
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69. ASHCRAFT TM , Jones K, Border WL, Eghtesady P, et al
    Factors affecting long-term risk of aortic arch recoarctation after the Norwood procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1397-401.
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70. GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Capecchi I, Rostagno C, et al
    Left ventricular reverse remodeling after undersized mitral ring annuloplasty in patients with ischemic regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1319-30.
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71. DE VINCENTIIS C , Kunkl AB, Trimarchi S, Gagliardotto P, et al
    Aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: is biologic valve the unique solution?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1296-301.
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72. VICCHIO M , Della Corte A, De Santo LS, De Feo M, et al
    Tissue versus mechanical prostheses: quality of life in octogenarians.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1290-5.
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73. CUI YQ , Sun LB, Li Y, Xu CL, et al
    Intraoperative modified cox mini-maze procedure for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1283-9.
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74. MENTZER RM JR , Bartels C, Bolli R, Boyce S, et al
    Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibition by Cariporide to Reduce the Risk of Ischemic Cardiac Events in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Results of the EXPEDITION Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1261-70.
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75. MERELLO L , Riesle E, Alburquerque J, Torres H, et al
    Risk scores do not predict high mortality after coronary artery bypass surgery in the presence of diastolic dysfunction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1247-55.
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76. LIKOSKY DS , Dacey LJ, Baribeau YR, Leavitt BJ, et al
    Long-term survival of the very elderly undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1233-7.
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77. OZCAN AV , Evrengul H, Goksin I, Gur S, et al
    30-year patency of a saphenous vein graft in coronary bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e23.
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    March 2008
78. MIHALJEVIC T , Ootaki Y, Robertson JO, Durrani AK, et al
    Beating heart cardioscopy: a platform for real-time, intracardiac imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1061-5.
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79. EDA T , Matsuura A, Miyahara K, Takemura H, et al
    Transplantation of the free gastroepiploic artery graft for myocardial revascularization: long-term clinical and angiographic results.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:880-4.
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80. KNIPP SC , Matatko N, Wilhelm H, Schlamann M, et al
    Cognitive Outcomes Three Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Relation to Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:872-879.
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81. ELTZSCHIG HK , Rosenberger P, Loffler M, Fox JA, et al
    Impact of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography on surgical decisions in 12,566 patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:845-52.
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82. GROCOTT HP
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:879.
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83. GREILICH PE
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:852-3.
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    February 2008
84. ROSENBERGER P , Shernan SK, Loffler M, Shekar PS, et al
    The influence of epiaortic ultrasonography on intraoperative surgical management in 6051 cardiac surgical patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:548-53.
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85. OLENCHOCK SA JR , Karmpaliotis D, Gibson WJ, Murphy SA, et al
    Impact of saphenous vein graft radiographic markers on clinical events and angiographic parameters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:520-4.
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86. WILCK EJ
    Computed tomography screening for lung cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:S699-700.
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87. KOUCHOUKOS NT
    Complications and limitations of the elephant trunk procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:690-1.
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88. ADACHI I , Kagisaki K, Yagihara T, Hagino I, et al
    Unroofing aortic intramural left coronary artery arising from right pulmonary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:675-7.
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89. DE DECKER C , Hamerlijnck R, Goosens D, Pletinckx P, et al
    Surgical removal of an atrial septal defect closure device embolized into the pulmonary trunk by port access technique.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:672-4.
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90. MCKAY R , Dearani JA
    Extracardiac Fontan with direct cavopulmonary connections.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:669-71.
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91. GLUER S , Reismann M, Ure BM
    Congenital lobar emphysema.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:665.
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92. OZLER A , Tarhan IA, Kehlibar T, Arslan Y, et al
    Resection of a right coronary artery aneurysm with fistula to the coronary sinus.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:649-51.
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93. HARSKAMP RE , McNeil JD, van Ginkel MW, Bastos RB, et al
    Postoperative internal thoracic artery spasm after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:647-9.
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94. RASHID A , Ahluwalia G, Griselli M, Scheuermann-Freestone M, et al
    Congenital partial absence of the left pericardium associated with tricuspid regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:645-7.
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95. MIURA T , Yamazaki K, Kihara S, Saito S, et al
    Transatrial repair of submitral left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:643-5.
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96. DAIMON M , Ozawa H, Kurihara K, Katsumata T, et al
    Aneurysm of a right-sided descending aorta with a normal left-sided aortic arch.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:641-3.
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97. ELSHERSHARI H , Gossett JG, Hijazi ZM
    Percutaneous closure of left ventricular pseudoaneurysms after Ross procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:634-6.
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98. DITTRICH S , Gloeckler M, Arnold R, Sarai K, et al
    Hybrid pulmonary valve implantation: injection of a self-expanding tissue valve through the main pulmonary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:632-4.
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99. DE PAULIS R , Salica A, Maselli D, Scaffa R, et al
    Initial experience of an arterial shunt for bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion during hypothermic circulatory arrest.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:624-7.
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100. ARNOLD R , Ley-Zaporozhan J, Ley S, Loukanov T, et al
     Outcome after mechanical aortic valve replacement in children and young adults.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:604-10.
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101. FUKUI S , Kitagawa-Sakakida S, Kawamata S, Matsumiya G, et al
     Therapeutic effect of midkine on cardiac remodeling in infarcted rat hearts.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:562-70.
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102. SUZUKI N , Kozuma K, Ueno Y, Nagaoka K, et al
     Serial quantitative coronary analyses for the evaluation of one-year change in saphenous vein grafts.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:525-9.
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103. NAKAMURA M , Okamoto F, Nakanishi K, Maruyama R, et al
     Does intensive management of cerebral hemodynamics and atheromatous aorta reduce stroke after coronary artery surgery?
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