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July 2008
1. GOSSOT D
   Technical tricks to facilitate totally endoscopic major pulmonary resections.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:323-6.
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2. OKUTAN H
   An arterial and venous graft holder for coronary artery bypass grafting.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:317-9.
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3. 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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4. SHUHAIBER JH , Goldsmith K, Nashef SA
   Impact of cardiothoracic resident turnover on mortality after cardiac surgery: a dynamic human factor.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:123-30.
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5. ALBACKER T , Carvalho G, Schricker T, Lachapelle K, et al
   High-dose insulin therapy attenuates systemic inflammatory response in coronary artery bypass grafting patients.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:20-7.
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6. BROWN JR , Cochran RP, MacKenzie TA, Furnary AP, et al
   Long-term survival after cardiac surgery is predicted by estimated glomerular filtration rate.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:4-11.
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7. SANTINI F , Telesca M, Bertolini P, Tomezzoli A, et al
   Precocious giant pseudoaneurysm of an "innocent" ascending aorta after bicuspid aortic valve replacement redo.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:e1.
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   June 2008
8. 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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9. DE WOLF A , Poelaert J, Herck I, De Waele JJ, et al
   Surgical decompression for abdominal compartment syndrome after emergency cardiac surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2133-5.
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10. SODIAN R , Schmauss D, Markert M, Weber S, et al
    Three-dimensional printing creates models for surgical planning of aortic valve replacement after previous coronary bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2105-8.
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11. 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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12. 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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13. CASTELLHEIM A , Hoel TN, Videm V, Fosse E, et al
    Biomarker profile in off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in low-risk patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1994-2002.
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14. DUNNING J , Waller JR, Smith B, Pitts S, et al
    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated With Excellent Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1988-93.
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15. BROWN PP , Kugelmass AD, Cohen DJ, Reynolds MR, et al
    The frequency and cost of complications associated with coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: results from the United States medicare program.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1980-6.
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16. MAMOUN NF , Xu M, Sessler DI, Sabik JF, et al
    Propensity matched comparison of outcomes in older and younger patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1974-9.
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17. LAGARDE SM , Reitsma JB, Maris AK, van Berge Henegouwen MI, et al
    Preoperative prediction of the occurrence and severity of complications after esophagectomy for cancer with use of a nomogram.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1938-45.
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18. PENNATHUR A , Luketich JD, Landreneau RJ, Ward J, et al
    Long-term results of a phase II trial of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by esophagectomy for locally advanced esophageal neoplasm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1930-6.
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19. SHAH AS , Nwakanma L, Simpkins C, Williams J, et al
    Pretransplant panel reactive antibodies in human lung transplantation: an analysis of over 10,000 patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1919-24.
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20. ROBICSEK F
    Thermal coronary angiography.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2161-2.
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21. JIANG L , Jiang GN, He WX, Fan J, et al
    Free rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap for chronic postoperative empyema.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2147-9.
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22. GARCIA A , Flores RM
    Surgical management of tumors invading the superior vena cava.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2144-6.
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23. SOJAK V , Mazic U, Cesen M, Schrader J, et al
    Cardiac resynchronization therapy for the failing Fontan patient.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2136-8.
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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. PRECHT LM , Vallieres E
    Bronchial obstruction due to Teflon pledgets migration 13 years after lobectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2116-8.
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28. KIRAL H , Tezel CS, Kosar A, Keles M, et al
    Clinicopathologic demonstration of complex bronchopulmonary foregut malformation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2114-6.
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29. HAMAD AM , Marulli G, Schiavon M, Rea F, et al
    A completion sleeve bilobectomy for nonstump postlobectomy bronchopleural fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2112-4.
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30. SHIHATA M , Ghorpade N, Lien D, Modry D, et al
    Ex vivo bilateral pulmonary embolectomy for donor lungs prior to transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2110-2.
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31. TSENG E , Matthews PB, Guy TS
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2108-9.
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32. CHEN C , Jiang S
    A novel anatomy-conforming metallic stent for tracheobronchial stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2100-3.
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33. MAINWARING R
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2088-9.
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34. 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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35. GALANTOWICZ M , Cheatham JP, Phillips A, Cua CL, et al
    Hybrid approach for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: intermediate results after the learning curve.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2063-70.
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36. CARRIER M
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2055-6.
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37. TJANG YS , van der Heijden GJ, Tenderich G, Korfer R, et al
    Impact of Recipient's Age on Heart Transplantation Outcome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2051-2055.
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38. THOMPSON JL , Sundt TM, Sarano ME, Santrach PJ, et al
    In-patient international normalized ratio self-testing instruction after mechanical heart valve implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2046-50.
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39. ZEHR K
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2024-5.
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40. 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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41. PATEL ND , Weiss ES, Alejo DE, Nwakanma LU, et al
    Aortic root operations for Marfan syndrome: a comparison of the Bentall and valve-sparing procedures.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2003-10.
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42. MALLIDI HR
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1986-7.
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43. KIM AW , Liptay MJ, Snow N, Donahue P, et al
    Utility of silicone esophageal bypass stents in the management of delayed complex esophageal disruptions.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1962-7.
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44. CHEN JS , Hsu HH, Tsai KT, Yuan A, et al
    Salvage for unsuccessful aspiration of primary pneumothorax: thoracoscopic surgery or chest tube drainage?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1908-13.
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45. CERFOLIO RJ , Bryant AS, Maniscalco LM
    A nondivided intercostal muscle flap further reduces pain of thoracotomy: a prospective randomized trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1901-6.
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46. MITCHELL JD , Bishop A, Cafaro A, Weyant MJ, et al
    Anatomic lung resection for nontuberculous mycobacterial disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1887-92.
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47. GHARAGOZLOO F , Margolis M, Tempesta B
    Robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1880-5.
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48. ALIFANO M , Boudaya MS, Salvi M, Collet JY, et al
    Pneumonectomy after chemotherapy: morbidity, mortality, and long-term outcome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1866-72.
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49. WRIGHT CD , Gaissert HA, Grab JD, O'Brien SM, et al
    Predictors of prolonged length of stay after lobectomy for lung cancer: a Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database risk-adjustment model.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1857-65.
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50. FARJAH F , Wood DE, Yanez D 3rd, Symons RG, et al
    Temporal trends in the management of potentially resectable lung cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1850-5.
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51. MERRILL WH
    The Kent Trinkle Education Lecture. He knows that instruction carries less weight when the teacher does not love his students.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1847-9.
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    May 2008
52. 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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53. CHANG JC , Chao SF, Chang BS
    Total arch replacement under normothermic beating heart surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1781-2.
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54. CERFOLIO RJ , Bryant AS, Maniscalco LM
    Management of subcutaneous emphysema after pulmonary resection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1759-63.
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55. LAM CT , Sharma S, Baker RS, Hilshorst J, et al
    Fetal stress response to fetal cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1719-27.
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56. BITTNER HB , Lemke J, Lange M, Rastan A, et al
    The impact of aprotinin on blood loss and blood transfusion in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1662-8.
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57. SWEET JJ , Finnin E, Wolfe PL, Beaumont JL, et al
    Absence of cognitive decline one year after coronary bypass surgery: comparison to nonsurgical and healthy controls.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1571-8.
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58. FEDORUK LM , Wang H, Conaway MR, Kron IL, et al
    Statin therapy improves outcomes after valvular heart surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1521-5.
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59. KOURLIOUROS A , De Souza A, Roberts N, Marciniak A, et al
    Dose-related effect of statins on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1515-20.
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60. ZIELINSKI M
    Patients with myasthenia with oropharyngeal involvement need medical preparation before thymectomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1842.
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61. LI WW , de Mol BA
    Hospital volume as a quality standard in lung cancer surgery: an unfinished debate.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1840-1.
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62. SAVAGE EB
    Is an arterial conduit really better?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1839.
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63. SUYKER WJ , Borst C
    Coronary connector devices: analysis of 1,469 anastomoses in 1,216 patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1828-36.
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64. CHOI SU , Kim HK, Kim J
    Heterotopic supradiaphragmatic liver combined with intralobar pulmonary sequestration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1809-10.
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65. IGAI H , Okumura N, Ohata K, Matsuoka T, et al
    Pediculate mucinous cystadenoma difficult to differentiate from pleural tumor.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1807-9.
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66. DENIZ PP , Kalac N, Ucoluk GO, Samurkasoglu B, et al
    A rare tumor of the diaphragm: pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1802-5.
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67. CHOUDHARY C , Gildea TR, Salman R, Guzman ED, et al
    Management of tracheomediastinal fistula using self-expanding metallic stents.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1800-2.
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68. 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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69. 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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70. KANAAN S , Baker C, Starnes V
    Resection of giant coronary artery aneurysms in a Takayasu's arteritis patient.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1795-6.
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71. 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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72. 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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73. JHANG WK , Park JJ, Seo DM, Goo HW, et al
    Perioperative evaluation of airways in patients with arch obstruction and intracardiac defects.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1753-8.
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74. LICHT PB
    Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a randomized control trial comparing T3 and T2-4 ablation. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1751-2.
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75. LI X , Tu YR, Lin M, Lai FC, et al
    Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a randomized control trial comparing T3 and T2-4 ablation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1747-51.
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76. MINEO TC , Ambrogi V, Pompeo E, Baldi A, et al
    The value of occult disease in resection margin and lymph node after extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant mesothelioma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1740-6.
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77. BRYANT AS , Cerfolio RJ
    Differences in outcomes between younger and older patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1735-9.
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78. SCHUCHERT MJ , Luketich JD, Landreneau RJ, Kilic A, et al
    Minimally-invasive esophagomyotomy in 200 consecutive patients: factors influencing postoperative outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1729-34.
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79. JACOBS JP , O'Brien SM, Chai PJ, Morell VO, et al
    Management of 239 patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and related malformations from 1993 to 2007.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1691-6.
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80. 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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81. BOWMAN LJ , Uber WE, Stroud MR, Christiansen LR, et al
    Use of recombinant activated factor VII concentrate to control postoperative hemorrhage in complex cardiovascular surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1669-76.
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82. SAMUELS LE , Kohout J, Casanova-Ghosh E, Hagan K, et al
    Argatroban as a primary or secondary postoperative anticoagulant in patients implanted with ventricular assist devices.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1651-5.
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83. 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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84. GREGORIC ID , Bruckner BA, Jacob L, Kar B, et al
    Clinical experience with sternotomy versus subcostal approach for exchange of the HeartMate XVE to the HeartMate II ventricular assist device.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1646-9.
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85. KOERFER R
    Risk factor analysis for bridge to transplantation with the CardioWest total artificial heart. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1645.
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86. COPELAND JG , Smith RG, Bose RK, Tsau PH, et al
    Risk factor analysis for bridge to transplantation with the CardioWest total artificial heart.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1639-44.
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87. MOAINIE SL , Neschis DG, Gammie JS, Brown JM, et al
    Endovascular stenting for traumatic aortic injury: an emerging new standard of care.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1625-9.
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88. PATEL HJ
    Outcome and quality of life after surgical and endovascular treatment of descending aortic lesions. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1612-3.
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89. DICK F , Hinder D, Immer FF, Hirzel C, et al
    Outcome and quality of life after surgical and endovascular treatment of descending aortic lesions.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1605-12.
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90. PATEL HJ , Williams DM, Upchurch GR Jr, Dasika NL, et al
    A comparison of open and endovascular descending thoracic aortic repair in patients older than 75 years of age.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1597-603.
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91. BERGSLAND J
    Twelve-month patency with the PAS-port proximal connector device: a single center prospective randomized trial. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1584-5.
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92. KEMPFERT J , Opfermann UT, Richter M, Bossert T, et al
    Twelve-month patency with the PAS-port proximal connector device: a single center prospective randomized trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1579-84.
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93. KURLANSKY P
    Absence of cognitive decline one year after coronary bypass surgery: comparison to nonsurgical and healthy controls. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1578.
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94. LISLE TC , Barrett KM, Gazoni LM, Swenson BR, et al
    Timing of stroke after cardiopulmonary bypass determines mortality.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1556-62.
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95. LOULMET DF , Patel NC, Jennings JM, Subramanian VA, et al
    Less invasive intracardiac surgery performed without aortic clamping.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1551-5.
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96. UMAKANTHAN R , Leacche M, Petracek MR, Kumar S, et al
    Safety of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery without aortic cross-clamp.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1544-9.
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97. 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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98. 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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99. 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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100. THOMAS SP
     Dose-related effect of statins on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Invited commentary.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1520.
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101. KURTOGLU M , Ates S, Demirozu T, Duvan I, et al
     Facile stabilization and exposure techniques in off-pump coronary bypass surgery.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e30-1.
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102. 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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103. DEARMOND DT , Mahtabifard A, Fuller CB, McKenna RJ Jr, et al
     Photodynamic therapy followed by thoracoscopic sleeve lobectomy for locally advanced lung cancer.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e24-6.
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104. FENTON KN
     Fetal stress response to fetal cardiac surgery. Invited commentary.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1727-8.
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     April 2008
105. ATTARAN S , John L, El-Gamel A
     Clinical and potential use of pharmacological agents to reduce radial artery spasm in coronary artery surgery.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1483-9.
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106. BARNER HB
     Operative treatment of coronary atherosclerosis.
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