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February 2012

AKITA M , Urashima K, Uchida Y, Inamura J, et al
Multiple papillary fibroelastomas on aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:672.
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MURALIDARAN A , Kim RW, Kopf GS, Pietris NP, et al
Modified starnes procedure in a neonate with severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:658-9.
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BAGUR R , Dumont E, Doyle D, De Larochelliere R, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Valve-in-Valve Implantation for a Failed Xenograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:647-50.
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January 2012

WITKOWSKI TG , Thomas JD, Delgado V, van Rijnsoever E, et al
Changes in Left Ventricular Function After Mitral Valve Repair for Severe Organic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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SMITH RL 2ND , Herbert MA, Dewey TM, Brinkman WT, et al
Does Body Mass Index Affect Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Stenosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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WONG VM , Wenk JF, Zhang Z, Cheng G, et al
The Effect of Mitral Annuloplasty Shape in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Finite Element Simulation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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DEWEY TM , Herbert MA, Ryan WH, Brinkman WT, et al
Influence of Surgeon Volume on Outcomes With Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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CACERES M , Braud R, Roselli EE
The Axillary/Subclavian Artery Access Route for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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PASIC M , D'Ancona G, Drews T, Buz S, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation: a prospective evaluation of anterior thoracotomy wound complications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:357-8.
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BRUSCHI G , Oreglia J, De Marco F, Colombo P, et al
How to Remove the CoreValve Aortic Bioprosthesis in a Case of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:329-30.
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CHAVANON O , Hlal M, Bakkali A, Dessertaine G, et al
Multiple microthrombi on a papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:304-6.
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VERMEULEN F , Swinkels B, van Boven WJ
Konno procedure for prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis: 34-year follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:302-4.
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PAYNE DM , Hamilton A, Milne B, Tanzola R, et al
Intraoperative diagnosis of unroofed coronary sinus after aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:296-7.
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ADAMS C , Guo LR, Jones PM, Harle C, et al
Automated coring and apical connector insertion device for aortic valve bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:290-3.
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December 2011

CELIENTO M , Ravenni G, Milano AD, Pratali S, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Mosaic Bioprosthesis: A 13-Year Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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IKONOMIDIS JS , Ruddy JM, Benton SM Jr, Arroyo J, et al
Aortic Dilatation With Bicuspid Aortic Valves: Cusp Fusion Correlates to Matrix Metalloproteinases and Inhibitors.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BROWN JW , Fiore AC, Ruzmetov M, Eltayeb O, et al
Evolution of Mitral Valve Replacement in Children: A 40-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BORTOLOTTI U , Milano AD, Frater RW
Mitral Valve Repair With Artificial Chordae: A Review of Its History, Technical Details, Long-Term Results, and Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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CHOI JB , Kim NY, Kim KH, Kim MH, et al
Tricuspid leaflet augmentation to eliminate residual regurgitation in severe functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e131-3.
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CASTANO M , Gualis J, Martin CE, Gomez-Plana J, et al
Early thrombosis of a tricuspid annuloplasty ring and mild hyperhomocysteinemia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e125-6.
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SU LS , Burkhart HM, O'Leary PW, Dearani JA, et al
Mitral valve arcade with concomitant anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e121-3.
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GAMMIE JS , Brown JW
Stagnation in the ascending aorta after aortic valve bypass (apicoaortic) conduit surgery? Unlikely.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2302-3.
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FERNANDEZ AL , El-Diasty MM, Martinez A, Alvarez J, et al
A Simple Technique to Rule out Occlusion of Right Coronary Artery After Aortic Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2281-2.
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KILIAN E , Beiras-Fernandez A, Reichart B, Lamm P, et al
Intraoperative assessment of circumflex artery occlusion during mitral valve operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2271.
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ZHAO Q , Ye X, Liu J, Chen H, et al
Pulmonary thromboembolism in a patient with rheumatic mitral valve stenosis: a fortuitous association?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2263-6.
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MANDEGAR MH , Nazeri I, Abdi S, Roshanali F, et al
Successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Through Ascending Aorta and Total Revascularization Using Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve System.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2262-3.
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SILBERMAN S
Amplatzer closure device for closure of paravalvular leak.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2306.
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ASAI T , Kinoshita T, Hosoba S, Takashima N, et al
Butterfly resection is safe and avoids systolic anterior motion in posterior leaflet prolapse repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2097-102.
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November 2011

DE HEER LM , Budde RP, van Prehn J, Mali WP, et al
Pulsatile Distention of the Nondiseased and Stenotic Aortic Valve Annulus: Analysis With Electrocardiogram-Gated Computed Tomography.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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LIAVA'A M , Brizard CP, Konstantinov IE, Robertson T, et al
Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals: Neonatal Pulmonary Artery Rehabilitation Without Unifocalization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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MOTLOCH LJ , Reda S, Rottlaender D, Khatib R, et al
Postprocedural Atrial Fibrillation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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GRAU JB , Poggio P, Sainger R, Vernick WJ, et al
Analysis of Osteopontin Levels for the Identification of Asymptomatic Patients With Calcific Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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NAVIA JL , Brozzi NA, Klein AL, Ling LF, et al
Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation With Left-Sided Degenerative Heart Valve Disease: To Repair or Not to Repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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ETIENNE PY , Papadatos S, Pieters D, El Khoury E, et al
Embol-x intraaortic filter and transaortic approach for improved cerebral protection in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e95-6.
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FITZMAURICE GJ , Nasir A, O'Donnell ME
Are transcatheter aortic valve implantations cost-effective in the management of patients with aortic stenosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1935-6.
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TARZIA V , Bottio T, Buratto E, Spiezia L, et al
Freedom solo stentless aortic valve: quantitative and qualitative assessment of thrombocytopenia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1935.
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VAISHNAVA P , Pyo R, Filsoufi F, Sharma S, et al
Compression of an anomalous left circumflex artery after aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1887-9.
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BRUSCHI G , De Marco F, Oreglia J, Colombo P, et al
Transcatheter self-expandable aortic valve implantation after undersized mitral annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1881-3.
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D'ONOFRIO A , Fusari M, Abbiate N, Zanchettin C, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation in high-risk patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1671-7.
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CEVASCO M , Myers PO, Elbardissi AW, Cohn LH, et al
Foldoplasty: a new and simplified technique for mitral valve repair that produces excellent medium-term outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1634-8.
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IZZAT MB
Combined use of the Iida device and the "loop" technique in mitral neochordal construction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1934-5.
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VOUHE PR
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1760.
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TANAKA H , Ogino H, Matsuda H, Minatoya K, et al
Midterm outcome of valve-sparing aortic root replacement in inherited connective tissue disorders.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1646-9.
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CARREL T
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1644-5.
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ANDO M , Takahashi Y
Long-term functional analysis of the atrioventricular valve in patients undergoing single ventricle palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1767-73.
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October 2011

LANGANAY T , Flecher E, Fouquet O, Ruggieri VG, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Elderly: The Real Life.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BRAMER S , van Straten AH, Soliman Hamad MA, van den Broek KC, et al
New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Predicts Late Mortality After Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BAVARIA JE , Szeto WY, Roche LA, Walsh EK, et al
The Progression of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Program: A Decision Analysis of More Than 680 Patient Referrals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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ZHANG G , Zhang F, Zhu M, Zhang W, et al
Modified Edge-to-Edge Technique for Correction of Congenital Mitral Regurgitation in Infants and Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e89-91.
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CALAFIORE AM , Farah I, Iaco AL, Al Ahmari S, et al
Posterior chordal cutting in rheumatic mitral regurgitation due to hypomobility of the posterior leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1532-3.
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JOSEPH WOO Y , McCormick RC
Transventricular mitral valve operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1501-3.
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PIACENTINO V 3RD , Troupes CD, Ganapathi AM, Blue LJ, et al
Clinical impact of concomitant tricuspid valve procedures during left ventricular assist device implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1414-9.
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CHAN V , Ruel M, Mesana TG
Mitral valve replacement is a viable alternative to mitral valve repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation: a case-matched study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1358-66.
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VAHASILTA T , Malmberg M, Saraste A, Koskenvuo JW, et al
Cardiomyocyte apoptosis after antegrade and retrograde cardioplegia during aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1351-7.
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STAUFFER CE , Jeudy J, Ghoreishi M, Vliek C, et al
Magnetic resonance investigation of blood flow after aortic valve bypass (apicoaortic conduit).
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1332-8.
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UNBEHAUN A , Pasic M, Drews T, Dreysse S, et al
Analysis of Survival in 300 High-Risk Patients up to 2.5 Years After Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1315-23.
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SKIPPER ER , Accola KD, Sade RM
Must surgeons tell mitral valve repair candidates about a new percutaneous repair device that is only available elsewhere?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1163-9.
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LATSON LA , Mumtaz MA
Cyanosis after Kawashima-Fontan: hybrid approach to mixing and matching flows.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e81-3.
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KOBAYASHI T , Yagi T, Murakami M, Jinbo M, et al
Staged surgical repair for extensive cardiovascular damage by syphilis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1503-6.
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DAVIES RR
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1389-90.
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GROSSI EA , Loulmet DF, Schwartz CF, Solomon B, et al
Minimally invasive valve surgery with antegrade perfusion strategy is not associated with increased neurologic complications.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1346-9.
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GLOWER DD
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1314.
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DOHMEN PM , Lembcke A, Holinski S, Pruss A, et al
Ten years of clinical results with a tissue-engineered pulmonary valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1308-14.
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September 2011

KANTER KR , Kogon BE, Kirshbom PM
Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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OKA T , Okita Y, Matsumori M, Okada K, et al
Aortic Regurgitation After Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Modes of Failure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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SOLEIMANI M , Khazalpour M, Cheng G, Zhang Z, et al
Moderate Mitral Regurgitation Accelerates Left Ventricular Remodeling After Posterolateral Myocardial Infarction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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MAINWARING RD , Reddy VM, Reinhartz O, Punn R, et al
Surgical Results in Patients With Pulmonary Atresia-Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals in Association With Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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PARK JJ , Lee SC, Kim JB, Seo DJ, et al
Deterioration of Mitral Valve Competence After the Repair of Atrial Septal Defect in Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BAGUR R , Rodes-Cabau J
Appropriate assessment of operative risk in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis: importance for patient selection in the era of transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1157-8.
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MOKHLES MM , Bogers AJ, Takkenberg JJ
No ross operation for patients with aortic regurgitation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1156-7.
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MATSUI Y , Kubota S, Sugiki H, Wakasa S, et al
Measured tube technique for ensuring the correct length of slippery artificial chordae in mitral valvuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1132-4.
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SAKAI M , Takami H, Joyama S, Tomita Y, et al
Cardiac synovial sarcoma swinging through the aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1129.
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HUANG SC , Shih JC, Lin MT, Wu ET, et al
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome with valvular pulmonary stenosis: successful management with norwood staged reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1115-6.
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MIRANDA-BALBUENA N , Araji OA, Gutierrez-Martin MA, Rodriguez-Caulo EA, et al
Management of aortic valve dysfunction after transapical approach using the technique "valve after valve".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1102-4.
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LAPAR DJ , Ailawadi G, Bhamidipati CM, Stukenborg G, et al
Small prosthesis size in aortic valve replacement does not affect mortality.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:880-8.
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CHITSAZ S , Jaussaud N, Chau E, Yan KS, et al
Operative risks and survival in veterans with severe aortic stenosis: surgery versus medical therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:866-72.
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SHAHIAN DM
Public reporting of cardiac surgery performance: introduction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92.
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GASPAROVIC H
Outcomes of minimally invasive valve surgery compared to conventional valve surgery in the elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1155.
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MURASHITA T , Kobayashi J, Shimahara Y, Toda K, et al
Double-valve replacement for Scheie's syndrome subtype mucopolysaccaridosis type 1-S.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1104-5.
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TODA K , Fujita T, Domae K, Shimahara Y, et al
Late aortic insufficiency related to poor prognosis during left ventricular assist device support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:929-34.
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CONNOLLY JM , Bakay MA, Alferiev IS, Gorman RC, et al
Triglycidyl amine crosslinking combined with ethanol inhibits bioprosthetic heart valve calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:858-65.
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ANSELMI A
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:803-4.
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August 2011

STORTECKY S , Brinks H, Wenaweser P, Huber C, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement as Redo Procedure After Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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JEONG DS , Park PW, Sung K, Kim WS, et al
Long-Term Clinical Impact of Functional Mitral Regurgitation After Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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NATHAN DP , Xu C, Plappert T, Desjardins B, et al
Increased Ascending Aortic Wall Stress in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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ETIENNE PY , Papadatos S, El Khoury E, Pieters D, et al
Transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the edwards sapien valve: feasibility, technical considerations, and clinical advantages.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:746-8.
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DAS M , Mahindrakar P, Das D, Behera SK, et al
Anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery with mitral stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:735-7.
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MORIMOTO H , Mukai S, Obata S, Furukawa T, et al
High anomalous origin of both coronary arteries in a patient with aortic valve disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:731-3.
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MIRANDA N , Araji OA, Gutierrez-Martin MA, Rodriguez-Caulo EA, et al
Spontaneous closure of pseudoaneurysm after transapical aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:729-31.
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BAUMBACH H , Hill S, Hansen M, Franke UF, et al
Severe aortic insufficiency after transapical aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:728-9.
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GAMMIE JS , Lehr EJ, Griffith BP, Dawood MY, et al
Robotic-assisted aortic valve bypass (apicoaortic conduit) for aortic stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:726-8.
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GUPTA P , Theut SB, Joshi A, Aggarwal S, et al
Circumaortic innominate vein in a patient with bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e37.
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ROSSI M , Pirone F, Nair S, Trivedi U, et al
Massive acute aortic regurgitation after infected pacemaker lead removal: a word of caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e29-31.
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CERILLO AG , Berti S, Glauber M
Transjugular tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation: a safe and effective approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:777-8.
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VIOLA N , Vettukattil JJ, Haw MP
Restoring anterior leaflet continuity: the Spinnaker repair of Ebstein's anomaly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:752-4.
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DE KERCHOVE L , Boodhwani M, Glineur D, Noirhomme P, et al
A new simple and objective method for graft sizing in valve-sparing root replacement using the reimplantation technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:749-51.
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BRAWN W
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:684.
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CORNO AF
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:658-9.
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RUSSELL HM , Forsberg K, Backer CL, Wurlitzer KC, et al
Outcomes of radial incision of the tricuspid valve for ventricular septal defect closure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:685-90.
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July 2011

VERGNAT M , Jackson BM, Cheung AT, Weiss SJ, et al
Saddle-Shape Annuloplasty Increases Mitral Leaflet Coaptation After Repair for Flail Posterior Leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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IZZAT MB
Spring retractor: a new adjunct for aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:364-5.
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YAMASHITA MH , Skarsgard PL
Intermediate and early rupture of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene neochordae after mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:341-3.
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BALACHANDRAN K , Bakay MA, Connolly JM, Zhang X, et al
Aortic valve cyclic stretch causes increased remodeling activity and enhanced serotonin receptor responsiveness.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:147-53.
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GHOREISHI M , Brown JM, Stauffer CE, Young CA, et al
Undersized tricuspid annuloplasty rings optimally treat functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:89-96.
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VAN LINDEN A , Kempfert J, Blumenstein J, Holzhey D, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation off-pump in patients with impaired left ventricular function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:18-23.
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HOLMES DR JR , Mack MJ
Transcatheter valve therapy: a professional society overview from the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:380-9.
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GASPAROVIC H , Djuric Z, Bosnic D, Petricevic M, et al
Aortic root vasculitis associated with Cogan's syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:340-1.
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KIEFER P , Gruenwald F, Kempfert J, Aupperle H, et al
Crimping may affect the durability of transcatheter valves: an experimental analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:155-60.
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LAWTON J
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:87-8.
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THOURANI VH , Halkos ME
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:23-4.
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ANGELONI E , Melina G, Benedetto U, Refice S, et al
Statins improve outcome in isolated heart valve operations: a propensity score analysis of 3,217 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:68-73.
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BROWN JW , Fehrenbacher JW, Ruzmetov M, Shahriari A, et al
Ross root dilation in adult patients: is preoperative aortic insufficiency associated with increased late autograft reoperation?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:74-81.
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June 2011

ALGHAMDI AA , Yanagawa B, Singh SK, Horton A, et al
Balancing Stenosis and Regurgitation During Mitral Valve Surgery in Pediatric Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BASRAON J , Chandrashekhar YS, John R, Agnihotri A, et al
Comparison of Risk Scores to Estimate Perioperative Mortality in Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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ZAHOREC M , Hrubsova Z, Skrak P, Poruban R, et al
A Comparison of Blalock-Taussig Shunts With and Without Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus in Neonates With Pulmonary Atresia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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AZADANI AN , Jaussaud N, Ge L, Chitsaz S, et al
Valve-in-Valve Hemodynamics of 20-mm Transcatheter Aortic Valves in Small Bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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GARRIDO-OLIVARES L , Maganti M, Armstrong S, David T, et al
Aortic Valve Replacement With Hancock II Bioprothesis With and Without Replacement of the Ascending Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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FURUKAWA N , Aboud A, Hakim-Meibodi K, Gummert J, et al
Mitral regurgitation caused by an isolated mitral leaflet cleft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;91:1984-6.
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FERRARI E , Sulzer C, Marcucci C, Qanadli SD, et al
Successful combined minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and transapical aortic valve implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;91:1979-82.
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TARANTINI G , Covolo E, Razzolini R, Bilato C, et al
Valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis with low transvalvular gradient and left ventricular ejection fraction exceeding 0.50.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;91:1808-15.
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GREASON KL , Englberger L, Suri RM, Park SJ, et al
Safety of same-day coronary angiography in patients undergoing elective aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;91:1791-6.
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IACI G , Castiglioni A, Fumero A, Carlino M, et al
Resolution of an acute cardiac ischemia after the removal of a surgical drain in mitral and tricuspid valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;91:e94.
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CHUNG JW , Goo HW, Im YM, Shin HJ, et al
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IMAMURA M , Dossey AM, Jaquiss RD
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April 2011

SONG JM , Kang SH, Lee EJ, Shin MJ, et al
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March 2011

PIACENTINO V 3RD , Williams ML, Depp T, Garcia-Huerta K, et al
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STEINLECHNER B , Zeidler P, Base E, Birkenberg B, et al
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EWE SH , Delgado V, Ng AC, Antoni ML, et al
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PIERARD S , Seldrum S, de Meester C, Pasquet A, et al
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BAUTISTA-HERNANDEZ V , Hasan BS, Harrild DM, Prakash A, et al
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LIU YL , Liu AJ, Ling F, Wang D, et al
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BAKHTIARY F , Monsefi N, Herrmann E, Trendafilow M, et al
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JAHANGIRI M , Laborde JC, Roy D, Williams F, et al
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SANTANA O , Reyna J, Grana R, Buendia M, et al
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BROWN JW , Ruzmetov M, Huynh D, Rodefeld MD, et al
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JASSAR AS , Brinster CJ, Vergnat M, Robb JD, et al
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VERGNAT M , Jassar AS, Jackson BM, Ryan LP, et al
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THOURANI VH , Keeling WB, Guyton RA, Dara A, et al
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TANG GH , Feindel CM
Invited commentary.
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October 2010

NORTHRUP WF 3RD
Aortic homograft for treatment of aortic root endocarditis with concomitant mitral valve destruction.
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ITOH A , Fischbein M, Arata K, Miller DC, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1369-71.
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KILIC A , Schwartzman DS, Subramaniam K, Zenati MA, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1343-5.
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KWAK JG , Park CS, Lee CH, Lee C, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1320-3.
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WANG P , Acker MA, Bilello M, Melhem ER, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1230-5.
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MAHMOOD F , Gorman JH 3rd, Subramaniam B, Gorman RC, et al
Changes in mitral valve annular geometry after repair: saddle-shaped versus flat annuloplasty rings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1212-20.
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AZIZ A , Lawton JS, Maniar HS, Pasque MK, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1202-10.
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FATTOUCH K , Sampognaro R, Speziale G, Salardino M, et al
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CHRISTENSON JT , Sierra J, Colina Manzano NE, Jolou J, et al
Homografts and xenografts for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: long-term results.
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UEMURA H
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1285-6.
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FRIGIOLA A , Varrica A, Satriano A, Giamberti A, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1278-85.
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HOGUE CW
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1235-6.
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KINCAID EH
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September 2010

ARGIRIADOU H , Anastasiadis K, Karapanagiotidis G, Papakonstantinou C, et al
Subclinical decline in cerebral oxymetry saturation during rapid pacing in transfemoral aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1023.
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ATTARAN S , Desmond M, Ratnasingham J, Scawn N, et al
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MATSUZAKI K , Morita M, Hamamoto H, Noma M, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:788-794.
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ZHONG Q , Xiao Y, Chen J, Ma R, et al
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DAVID TE , Armstrong S, Maganti M
Hancock II Bioprosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement: The Gold Standard of Bioprosthetic Valves Durability?
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BAKAEEN FG , Chu D, Huh J, Carabello BA, et al
Is an Age of 80 Years or Greater an Important Predictor of Short-Term Outcomes of Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Veterans?
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RUSSO CF , Cannata A, Lanfranconi M, Martinelli L, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:1028-9.
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POLIMENAKOS AC , Sathanandam S, Blair C, Elzein C, et al
Selective tricuspidization and aortic cusp extension valvuloplasty: outcome analysis in infants and children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:839-46.
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GROSSI EA , Galloway AC
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August 2010

KASAHARA H , Aeba R, Yozu R
Fenestrated Exclusion of the Right Ventricle for Tricuspid Atresia and Absent Pulmonary Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:647-649.
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FERRARI E , Locca D, Sulzer C, Marcucci C, et al
Successful Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation in a Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:630-632.
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SARRALDE JA , Bernal JM, Llorca J, Ponton A, et al
Repair of Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease: Predictors of Very Long-Term Mortality and Reoperation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:503-508.
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YOUSEFNIA MA , Dehestani A, Saidi B, Roshanali F, et al
Papillary Muscle Repositioning in Valve Replacement for Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:497-502.
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SPIEGELSTEIN D , Moshkovitz Y, Sternik L, Fienberg MS, et al
Midterm Results of Mitral Valve Repair: Closed Versus Open Annuloplasty Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:489-495.
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GILLINOV AM , Mihaljevic T, Blackstone EH, George K, et al
Should Patients With Severe Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation Delay Surgery Until Symptoms Develop?
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FILARDO G , Hamilton C, Hamman B, Hebeler RF Jr, et al
New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Long-Term Survival After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:474-479.
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SPONGA S , Tartara P, Vitali E, Arena V, et al
Mitral Valve Repair After Papillary Muscle Rupture Through Beating Heart Adjustment of Artificial Chordae Length.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:e32-e33.
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AMIRGHOFRAN AA , Peiravian F, Karimi A, Aghasadeghi K, et al
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:e20-e22.
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SLEILATY G , de Lentdecker P, Thaler F, Ceddaha A, et al
Unusual Complication of Apicoaortic Conduit: Left Main Coronary Artery Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:628-629.
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ANDO M , Takahashi Y
Variations of atrioventricular septal defects predisposing to regurgitation and stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:614-21.
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KUMAR AS
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:509.
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HVASS U
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:502.
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DRAKE DH
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:495-6.
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MELINA G , Sheppard MN, Pepper JR
Ross operation in a patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:e23-4.
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July 2010

KALE SB , Rao IM, Londhe A, Saleh AA, et al
Tricuspid valve repair with neopapillary muscle from right ventricular trabecula.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:320-2.
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SARRAJ A , Nuche JM, Dominguez L, Bustamante J, et al
Redundant anterior aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:313.
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GHOREISHI M , Baer MR, Bhargava R, Stauffer CE, et al
Aortic valve bypass for aortic stenosis in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:279-81.
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LAPAR DJ , Hennessy S, Fonner E, Kern JA, et al
Does urgent or emergent status influence choice in mitral valve operations? An analysis of outcomes from the Virginia Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:153-60.
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VLIEK CJ , Balaras E, Li S, Lin JY, et al
Early and midterm hemodynamics after aortic valve bypass (apicoaortic conduit) surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:136-43.
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BRINKMAN WT , Hoffman W, Dewey TM, Culica D, et al
Aortic valve replacement surgery: comparison of outcomes in matched sternotomy and PORT ACCESS groups.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:131-5.
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HOASHI T , Bove EL, Devaney EJ, Hirsch JC, et al
Mitral valve repair for congenital mitral valve stenosis in the pediatric population.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:36-41.
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BOCCHIERI KA , Scheinerman SJ, Graver LM
Exchange transfusion before cardiopulmonary bypass in sickle cell disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:323-4.
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IMAGAWA H , Shikata F, Kido T, Hosokawa K, et al
Dual-source computed tomography demonstrating obstruction of left ventricular outflow tract.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:314.
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GEIDEL S , Ostermeyer J, Lass M, Schmoeckel M, et al
Complex surgical valve repair after failed percutaneous mitral intervention using the MitraClip device.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:277-9.
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CONTE J , Weissman N, Dearani JA, Bavaria J, et al
A North American, prospective, multicenter assessment of the Mitroflow aortic pericardial prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:144-152.
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HALKOS ME , Kilgo P, Lattouf OM, Puskas JD, et al
The effect of diabetes mellitus on in-hospital and long-term outcomes after heart valve operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;90:124-30.
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June 2010

PASIC M , Dreysse S, Drews T, Buz S, et al
Improved technique of transapical aortic valve implantation: "the Berlin addition".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:2058-60.
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KELPIS TG , Ninios VN, Economopoulos VA, Pitsis AA, et al
Aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma: a three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic appearance.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:2043.
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WANG S , Meng X, Zhang H, Wang J, et al
Pentacuspid aortic valve with severe aortic regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:2034-6.
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OHNAKA M , Nishimura K, Kurokawa S
Flat fibrin thrombus deposition on tissue valve after aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:2032-4.
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FERRARI E , Sulzer C, Marcucci C, Rizzo E, et al
Transapical aortic valve implantation without angiography: proof of concept.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1925-32.
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NAZER RI , Elhenawy AM, Fazel SS, Garrido-Olivares LE, et al
The influence of operative techniques on the outcomes of bicuspid aortic valve disease and aortic dilatation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1918-24.
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ENDER J , Selbach M, Borger MA, Krohmer E, et al
Echocardiographic identification of iatrogenic injury of the circumflex artery during minimally invasive mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1866-72.
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SURI RM , Burkhart HM, Schaff HV
A novel method of leaflet reconstruction after triangular resection for posterior mitral valve prolapse.
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BADHWAR V
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1949-50.
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WU M , Zhang S, Dong A, He Z, et al
Long-term outcomes of maze procedure plus valve replacement in treating rheumatic valve disease resulting in atrial fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1942-9.
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WALTHER T , Kempfert J
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SHINKAWA T , Bove EL, Hirsch JC, Devaney EJ, et al
Intermediate-term results of the Ross procedure in neonates and infants.
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May 2010

ITO T , Maekawa A, Yamana K, Yoshizumi T, et al
Use of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch as an artificial leaflet in mitral valve plasty: an early experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1620-4.
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WENK JF , Zhang Z, Cheng G, Malhotra D, et al
First finite element model of the left ventricle with mitral valve: insights into ischemic mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1546-53.
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PICCARDO A , Rusinaru D, Petitprez B, Marticho P, et al
Thrombocytopenia after aortic valve replacement with freedom solo bioprosthesis: a propensity study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1425-30.
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MCCLURE RS , Narayanasamy N, Wiegerinck E, Lipsitz S, et al
Late outcomes for aortic valve replacement with the Carpentier-Edwards pericardial bioprosthesis: up to 17-year follow-up in 1,000 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1410-6.
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STULAK JM , Suri RM, Dearani JA, Sundt TM 3rd, et al
When should prophylactic maze procedure be considered in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1395-401.
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JOHNSTON DR , Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, Griffin B, et al
Surgical repair of posterior mitral valve prolapse: implications for guidelines and percutaneous repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1385-94.
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KAUSHAL S , Backer CL, Patel S, Gossett JG, et al
Midterm outcomes in supravalvular aortic stenosis demonstrate the superiority of multisinus aortoplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1371-7.
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OKA N , Al-Radi O, Alghamdi AA, Kim S, et al
Ross-Konno procedure with mitral valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1366-70.
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HU S , Xie Y, Li S, Wang X, et al
Double-root translocation for double-outlet right ventricle with noncommitted ventricular septal defect or double-outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septal defect associated with pulmonary stenosis: an optimized solution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1360-5.
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GARCIA-FUSTER R , Gil O, Vazquez A, Garcia A, et al
The folding leaflet: a simple method for neochordal repair.
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KOBAYASHI J
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1624.
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SVENSSON LG , Cooper M, Batizy LH, Nowicki ER, et al
Simplified david reimplantation with reduction of anular size and creation of artificial sinuses.
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SASMAZEL A , Baysal A, Fedakar A, Bugra O, et al
Treatment of Brucella endocarditis: 15 years of clinical and surgical experience.
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WEI X , Yi W, Chen W, Ma X, et al
Clinical outcomes with the epicholorohydrin-modified porcine aortic heart valve: a 15-year follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1417-24.
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TOOLE JM , Stroud MR, Kratz JM, Crumbley AJ 3rd, et al
Twenty-five year experience with the St. Jude medical mechanical valve prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1402-9.
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LACOUR-GAYET FG
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1365.
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April 2010

DIEGELER A , Urbanski PP
Are there general contraindications for conventional surgery of aortic valve stenosis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1343.
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NAKAMURA T , Shibukawa T, Kawamoto J, Mochiduki S, et al
Transaortic correction of systolic anterior motion of the mitral leaflet after aortic and mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1287-8.
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KOBAYASHI Y , Fukushima Y, Hayase T, Kojima K, et al
Clinical outcome of aortic valve replacement with 16-mm ATS-advanced performance valve for small aortic annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1195-9.
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PEKTOK E , Sierra J, Cikirikcioglu M, Muller H, et al
Midterm results of valve repair with a biodegradable annuloplasty ring for acute endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1180-5.
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KRISHAN K , Raikhelkar J, Stelzer P, Scurlock C, et al
Chronic mitral stenosis.
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BIGDELI AK , Schmitz C, Kaczmarek I, Schmauss D, et al
Combined aortic valve replacement and extra-anatomic aorta ascending-descending bypass for recurrent aortic coarctation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:e22-4.
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STABILE E , Sorropago G, Cota L, Cioppa A, et al
Management of Percutaneous Aortic Valve Malposition With a Transapical "Valve-in-Valve" Technique.
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IRIBARNE A , Easterwood R, Yang J, Dayal R, et al
Retroperitoneal hematoma with abdominal compartment syndrome during minimally invasive mitral valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:e17-8.
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GEORGE KM , Badhwar V
Sustainable myocardial recovery after mitral reconstruction for left ventricular noncompaction.
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HIRSCH JC , Ohye RG
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:1249.
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KALE SB , Finucane K, Chan TL, Rumball E, et al
Midterm results of repair of perimembranous or conal ventricular septal defects using the transaortic direct suture technique.
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KOBAYASHI J
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SHRESTHA BM , Fukushima S, Vrtik M, Chong IH, et al
Partial replacement of tricuspid valve using cryopreserved homograft.
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NAIR SK , Bhatnagar G, Valencia O, Chandrasekaran V, et al
Effect of valve suture technique on incidence of paraprosthetic regurgitation and 10-year survival.
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LANGE R , Guenther T, Noebauer C, Kiefer B, et al
Chordal replacement versus quadrangular resection for repair of isolated posterior mitral leaflet prolapse.
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BRAUN J
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GOGOLADZE G , Dellis SL, Donnino R, Ribakove G, et al
Analysis of the mitral coaptation zone in normal and functional regurgitant valves.
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March 2010

NISHI H , Mitsuno M, Tanaka H, Ryomoto M, et al
High Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery Associated With Aortic Stenosis: A Word of Caution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:961-963.
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FUKUNAGA S , Tomoeda H, Ueda T, Mori R, et al
Recurrent Mitral Regurgitation Due to Calcified Synthetic Chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:955-957.
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BARTORELLI AL , Andreini D, Sisillo E, Tamborini G, et al
Left Main Coronary Artery Occlusion After Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:953-955.
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SAMPLES JE , Aru GM, Fox E, Merrill WH, et al
Simultaneous Rupture of Bronchus and Aortic Valve From Blunt Trauma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:951-952.
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RICHARDT D , Karluss A, Schmidtke C, Sievers HH, et al
A New Sinus Prosthesis for Aortic Valve-Sparing Surgery Maintaining the Shape of the Root at Systemic Pressure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:943-946.
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YANG L , Yang J, Wang Q, Chen M, et al
Cardioprotective Effects of Electroacupuncture Pretreatment on Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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ZEGDI R , Lecuyer L, Achouh P, Didier B, et al
Increased Radial Force Improves Stent Deployment in Tricuspid but Not in Bicuspid Stenotic Native Aortic Valves.
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DEWEY TM , Brown DL, Herbert MA, Culica D, et al
Effect of Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease on Procedural and Late Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
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MALAISRIE SC , McCarthy PM, McGee EC, Lee R, et al
Contemporary Perioperative Results of Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
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TOMOEDA H , Ueda T, Teshima H, Arinaga K, et al
Postoperative Left Ventricular Mass Regression After Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
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TURK R , Varadarajan P, Kamath A, Sampat U, et al
Survival Benefit of Aortic Valve Replacement in Older Patients With Asymptomatic Chronic Severe Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:731-737.
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CROOKE GA , Schwartz CF, Ribakove GH, Ursomanno P, et al
Retrograde Arterial Perfusion, Not Incision Location, Significantly Increases the Risk of Stroke in Reoperative Mitral Valve Procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:723-730.
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BAN Y , Noma M, Horigome H, Kato H, et al
Kawashima procedure after staged unifocalizations in asplenia with major aortopulmonary collateral arteries.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:971-3.
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VASSILIADES TA JR
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Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:772.
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SCHULENBERG R , Antonitsis P, Stroebel A, Westaby S, et al
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated With Reduced Survival After Aortic and Double Valve Replacement.
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February 2010

CHOUDHARY SK , Gupta A, Talwar S, Kumar TK, et al
En bloc neochordae and cusp formation from autologous pericardium for repair of congenital tricuspid regurgitation.
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BAUTISTA-HERNANDEZ V , Nento DE, Colan SD, Geva T, et al
Aortic translocation for the management of double-outlet right ventricle and pulmonary stenosis with dextrocardia: technique to avoid coronary insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:633-5.
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SHIMIZU S , Nakai M, Itoh A, Yoshizumi K, et al
Apico-brachiocephalic artery bypass for aortic stenosis with porcelain aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:621-3.
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SCHWARTZ CF , Grossi EA, Ribakove GH, Ursomanno P, et al
Ten-year results of folding plasty in mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:485-8.
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SHAIKHREZAI K , Tasca G, Amrani M, Dreyfus G, et al
Third-time aortic valve replacement: patient characteristics and operative outcome.
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STRAUCH JT , Scherner MP, Haldenwang PL, Pfister R, et al
Minimally invasive transapical aortic valve implantation and the risk of acute kidney injury.
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KAYALAR N , Schaff HV, Daly RC, Dearani JA, et al
Concomitant septal myectomy at the time of aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis.
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BAKAEEN FG , Chu D, Ratcliffe M, Gopaldas RR, et al
Severe aortic stenosis in a veteran population: treatment considerations and survival.
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YAMANA K , Ito T, Maekawa A, Yoshizumi T, et al
Atherosclerotic arch aneurysm operations with perfusion toward the aortic valve.
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CAGLI K
A simple method of making artificial chordal loops for mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010;89:e12-4.
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