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February 2012

PAROLARI A , Pesce LL, Pacini D, Mazzanti V, et al
Risk factors for perioperative acute kidney injury after adult cardiac surgery: role of perioperative management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:584-91.
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KATAGIRI D , Doi K, Honda K, Negishi K, et al
Combination of two urinary biomarkers predicts acute kidney injury after adult cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:577-83.
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OUZOUNIAN M , Buth KJ, Valeeva L, Morton CC, et al
Impact of preoperative Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use on clinical outcomes after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:559-64.
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VELAZQUEZ EJ , Williams JB, Yow E, Shaw LK, et al
Long-term survival of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy treated by coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:523-30.
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January 2012

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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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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TOTH R , Breuer T, Cserep Z, Lex D, et al
Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Higher Morbidity and Resource Utilization in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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WANG WH , Hsiao SH, Lin KL, Wu CJ, et al
Left Atrial Expansion Index for Predicting Atrial Fibrillation and In-Hospital Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
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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GRUENWALD CE , Manlhiot C, Abadilla AA, Kwok J, et al
Heparin Brand Is Associated With Postsurgical Outcomes in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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HUEN SC , Parikh CR
Predicting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: a systematic review.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:337-47.
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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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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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RABIN J , Chi A, Neschis DG, Griffith BP, et al
Blunt aortic injury in a patient with prior coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2012;93:294-6.
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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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LORUSSO R , Crudeli E, Luca F, De Cicco G, et al
Refractory Spasm of Coronary Arteries and Grafted Conduits After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BROWN JR , Kramer RS, Mackenzie TA, Coca SG, et al
Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury Duration After Cardiac Surgery: An Externally Validated Tool.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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ANGELONI E , Melina G, Benedetto U, Refice S, et al
Metabolic Syndrome Affects Midterm Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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HORAI T , Shigemura N, Gries C, Pilewski J, et al
Lung Transplantation for Patients With High Lung Allocation Score: Single-Center Experience.
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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SHERSHER DD , Hong E, Warren W, Penfield Faber L, et al
Adenocarcinoma in a 40-year-old colonic interposition treated with ivor lewis esophagectomy and esophagogastric anastomosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e113-4.
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JIWNANI S , Karimundackal G, Mehta M, Pramesh CS, et al
Is prophylactic thoracic duct ligation warranted in all patients undergoing esophagectomy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2302.
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VIVACQUA A , Albacker TB, Roselli EE
Hybrid thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair with antegrade visceral debranching from the ascending aorta: concomitant cardiac surgery and stent-grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2275-7.
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CHEN F , Matsukawa S, Ishii H, Ikeda T, et al
Delayed chest closure assessed by transesophageal echocardiogram in single-lobe lung transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2254-7.
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BOJAN M , Gerelli S, Gioanni S, Pouard P, et al
Evaluation of a new tool for morbidity assessment in congenital cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2200-4.
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JACOBS JP , O'Brien SM, Pasquali SK, Jacobs ML, et al
Variation in outcomes for benchmark operations: an analysis of the society of thoracic surgeons congenital heart surgery database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2184-92.
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WIMMER-GREINECKER G , Bouchot O, Verhoye JP, Perrault LP, et al
Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing a Thermosensitive Polymer (LeGoo) With Conventional Vessel Loops for Temporary Coronary Artery Occlusion During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2177-83.
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PRICE TN , Allen MS, Nichols FC 3rd, Cassivi SD, et al
Hiatal hernia after esophagectomy: analysis of 2,182 esophagectomies from a single institution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2041-5.
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BEDI HS
Achieving a zero percent conversion rate in off-pump surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2306.
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ARQUES S
Hypoalbuminemia as a contributor to the progression of cardiovascular diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2305.
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WONG RH , Ng CS, Underwood MJ, Yim AP, et al
Endoscopic vein harvesting and clinical outcome: the missing link.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2304-5.
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SCHWEIGERT M , Dubecz A, Stadlhuber RJ, Stein HJ, et al
Modern history of surgical management of lung abscess: from Harold Neuhof to current concepts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2293-7.
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VIDA VL , Padalino MA, Bhattarai A, Stellin G, et al
Right posterior-lateral minithoracotomy access for treating congenital heart disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2278-80.
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HONDA K , Okamura Y, Nishimura Y, Uchita S, et al
Internal thoracic artery as an abnormal collateral source to the visceral organs in coronary surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2270.
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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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GEROSA G , Bianco R, Bortolami A, Dal Lin C, et al
Transcatheter repair of combined ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm and aortic arch aneurysm through a cardiac transapical approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2259-62.
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YOSHIDA S , Yoshino I, Moriya Y, Hoshino H, et al
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery extended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis using manual manipulators: the radius surgical system.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2246-8.
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HASHMI A , Zerfas D, Baciewicz FA Jr
Sternoclavicular osteomyelitis: a new complication of misplaced tracheostomy tube.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2240-1.
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BONAROS N , Schachner T, Wiedemann D, Bonatti J, et al
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2234.
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CLARKE DR
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2204-5.
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TAGGART D
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2138-9.
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SLAUGHTER MS
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2117.
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YANAGIDA R , Czer LS, Reinsmoen NL, Cao K, et al
Impact of virtual cross match on waiting times for heart transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2104-11.
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SARKARIA IS , Carr SR, MacIver RH, Whitson BA, et al
The 2010 Thoracic Surgery Residents Association workforce survey report: a view from the trenches.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2062-70.
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PAPARELLA D
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2053.
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BAUMGARTNER FJ , Reyes M, Sarkisyan GG, Iglesias A, et al
Thoracoscopic sympathicotomy for disabling palmar hyperhidrosis: a prospective randomized comparison between two levels.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2015-9.
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SHRAGER JB
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2005-6.
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TAKEO S , Tsukamoto S, Kawano D, Katsura M, et al
Outcome of an original video-assisted thoracoscopic extended thymectomy for thymoma.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2000-5.
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VENUTA F , Anile M
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1999.
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LIU Z , Feng H, Yeung SC, Zheng Z, et al
Extended transsternal thymectomy for the treatment of ocular myasthenia gravis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1993-9.
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ROCCO G
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1976.
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ALLEN M
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1950.
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ENTWISTLE JW , Sade RM, Petrucci RJ
The ethics of mechanical support: the need for new guidelines.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1939-42.
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PASCUAL-FIGAL DA , Garrido IP, Blanco R, Minguela A, et al
Soluble ST2 is a marker for acute cardiac allograft rejection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2118-24.
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MA ZS , Yin QY, Dong MF, Feng ZY, et al
Quality of life in patients undergoing totally thoracoscopic closure for atrial septal defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2230-4.
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NOVITZKY D , Baltz JH, Hattler B, Collins JF, et al
Outcomes after conversion in the Veterans Affairs randomized on versus off bypass trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2147-54.
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CEPPA DP , Welsby IJ, Wang TY, Onaitis MW, et al
Perioperative management of patients on clopidogrel (Plavix) undergoing major lung resection.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1971-6.
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ROUBERTIE F , Thambo JB, Bretonneau A, Iriart X, et al
Late outcome of 132 Senning procedures after 20 years of follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2206-13.
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DESAI ND , McCarthy F, Moser W, Szeto WY, et al
Durability of porcine bioroots in younger patients with aortic root pathology: a propensity-matched comparison with composite mechanical roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:2054-60.
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November 2011

MANLHIOT C , McCrindle BW, Menjak IB, Yoon H, et al
Longer Blood Storage Is Associated With Suboptimal Outcomes in High-Risk Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
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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STULAK JM , Dearani JA, Burkhart HM, Ammash NM, et al
Coronary Artery Disease in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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RUSSELL HM , Pasquali SK, Jacobs JP, Jacobs ML, et al
Outcomes of Repair of Common Arterial Trunk With Truncal Valve Surgery: A Review of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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GUERRERO ML , Aldamiz G, Bayon J, Cohen VA, et al
Long-term survival of salvage cardiac transplantation for infective endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e93-4.
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CHEN F , Tazaki J, Shibata T, Miwa S, et al
Stent angioplasty for a kink in the pulmonary artery anastomosis soon after living-donor lobar lung transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e105-6.
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ANASTASIADIS K , Antonitsis P, Papakonstantinou C
When is the optimal time to perform neurocognitive assessment after coronary artery bypass surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1933.
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ALEXI-MESKISHVILI V , Bottcher W
Suturing of penetrating wounds to the heart in the nineteenth century: the beginnings of heart surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1926-31.
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KEATING DT , Westall GP, Pham A, Whitford HM, et al
Proliferating bronchial webs after lung transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1893-6.
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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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HENNESSY SA , Hranjec T, Emaminia A, Lapar DJ, et al
Geographic distance between donor and recipient does not influence outcomes after lung transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1847-53.
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KIM S , Ott HC, Wright CD, Wain JC, et al
Pulmonary resection of metastatic sarcoma: prognostic factors associated with improved outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1780-7.
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SAXENA A , Dinh DT, Yap CH, Reid CM, et al
Critical analysis of early and late outcomes after isolated coronary artery bypass surgery in elderly patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1703-11.
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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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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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HABIB RH , Schwann TA
Effects of blood conservation on perioperative CABG outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1932.
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KAMOHARA K , Furukawa K, Doi K, Itoh M, et al
Staged resternotomy for a retrosternal giant aneurysm of the thoracic aorta using an inferior T-shaped ministernotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1911-3.
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SCHERNER M , Madershahian N, Strauch JT, Wippermann J, et al
Transapical valve implantation and resuscitation: risk of valve destruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1909-10.
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HSU KH , Chang CI
Total cavopulmonary connection with innovative combined lateral tunnel and extracardiac conduit in heterotaxy syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1907-8.
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SOURROUILLE I , Mordant P, Karsenti A, Dauriat G, et al
Successful surgical treatment of a posttransplantation bronchovascular fistula involving the pulmonary vein.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1891-3.
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RAJBANSHI BG , Rodrigues E, Lynch JJ, Gulati R, et al
Coronary Artery Spasm After Cryo Maze III Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1884-7.
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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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CAIANIELLO G , Petraio A, Ursomando F, Pepino P, et al
Aortic erosion during negative pressure therapy in a pediatric heart transplant recipient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1879-80.
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EMAMINIA A , Lapar DJ, Zhao Y, Steidle JF, et al
Adenosine AA agonist improves lung function during ex vivo lung perfusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1840-6.
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WOLF AS , Richards WG, Jaklitsch MT, Gill R, et al
Lobectomy versus sublobar resection for small (2 cm or less) non-small cell lung cancers.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1819-23.
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RAMMOHAN KS , Bedard EL
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1779.
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SANO S
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1740-1.
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KIRKLIN J
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1684-5.
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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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MASROOR S , Gasparri M
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1591-2.
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CHIKWE J , Brewer Z, Goldstone AB, Adams DH, et al
Integrated thoracic residency program applicants: the best and the brightest?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1586-91.
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ANDERSON MB
Invited commentary.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1584-5.
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DI DONATO M , Castelvecchio S, Burkhoff D, Frigiola A, et al
Baseline left ventricular volume and shape as determinants of reverse remodeling induced by surgical ventricular reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1565-71.
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HYSI I , Rousse N, Claret A, Bellier J, et al
Open window thoracostomy and thoracoplasty to manage 90 postpneumonectomy empyemas.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1833-9.
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LIMA B , Nowicki ER, Miller CM, Hashimoto K, et al
Outcomes of simultaneous liver transplantation and elective cardiac surgical procedures.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1580-4.
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HEALY AH , Mason NO, Hammond ME, Reid BB, et al
Allograft rejection in patients supported with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1601-7.
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MAVROUDIS C , Stewart RD, Backer CL, Rudra H, et al
Reoperative techniques for complications after arterial switch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1747-54.
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SHAH DK , Li Z, Park SJ, Daly RC, et al
Replacement of the infected composite aortic root prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1651-5.
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RUDRA HS , Mavroudis C, Backer CL, Kaushal S, et al
The arterial switch operation: 25-year experience with 258 patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1742-6.
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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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YENDAMURI S , Gold D, Jayaprakash V, Dexter E, et al
Is sublobar resection sufficient for carcinoid tumors?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1774-8.
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October 2011

TANG GH , Pinney SP, Broumand SR, Adams DH, et al
Excellent Outcomes With Use of Synthetic Vascular Grafts for Treatment of Mycotic Aortic Pseudoaneurysms After Heart Transplantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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WU C , Zhao S, Wechsler AS, Lahey S, et al
Long-Term Mortality of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Bare-Metal Stenting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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HALKOS ME , Rab ST, Vassiliades TA, Morris DC, et al
Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass for the Treatment of Left Main Coronary Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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BAKHOS CT , Fabian T, Oyasiji TO, Gautam S, et al
Impact of the Surgical Technique on Pulmonary Morbidity After Esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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KOSTER S , Hensens AG, Schuurmans MJ, van der Palen J, et al
Consequences of Delirium After Cardiac Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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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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PORT JL , Mirza FM, Lee PC, Paul S, et al
Lobectomy in Octogenarians With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Ramifications of Increasing Life Expectancy and the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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JASSAR AS , Ford PA, Haber HL, Isidro A, et al
Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah's Witness Patients: Ten-Year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011.
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SHANNON FL , Fazzalari FL, Theurer PF, Bell GF, et al
A Method to Evaluate Cardiac Surgery Mortality: Phase of Care Mortality Analysis.
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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NAGAI Y , Watanabe M, Ikeda O, Nakasone Y, et al
Successful therapy of brachiocephalic arteriogastric fistula after esophagectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e65-7.
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KAWAUE Y , Fujiwara K, Orihashi K
Free arterial graft with domino patch for coronary revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1534-5.
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KNECHT KR , Imamura M
Atrial septal dissection late after congenital heart surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1522-4.
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MUMBI C , Sharkey A, Ackroyd R, Sarkar P, et al
Role of intragastric balloon in cardiac surgery: an adjunct to preoperative optimization for morbid obesity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1517-8.
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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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LIKOSKY DS , Surgenor SD, Kramer RS, Russo L, et al
Effect of prior cardiac operations on survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1260-7.
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KEMP CD , Ripley RT, Mathur A, Steinberg SM, et al
Pulmonary resection for metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma: the national cancer institute experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:1195-200.
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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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TOTARO P , Argano V
Thrombosed ventricular septal defect associated with a left ventricle aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e87.
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AYDIN Y , Gursan N, Turkyilmaz A, Eroglu A, et al
Mediastinal calcified hydatid cyst.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011;92:e85.
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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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MATTA R , Matta J, Hage P, Nassif Y, et al
Diffuse persistent interstitial pulmonary emphysema treated by lobectomy.
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RYCHIK J
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WENK J , Guccione J, Ratcliffe M
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NGAAGE DL
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VAHASILTA T , Malmberg M, Saraste A, Koskenvuo JW, et al
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STAUFFER CE , Jeudy J, Ghoreishi M, Vliek C, et al
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UNBEHAUN A , Pasic M, Drews T, Dreysse S, et al
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FENG J
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LI J , Liu Y, Zheng J, Bai T, et al
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KULIK A , Voisine P, Mathieu P, Masters RG, et al
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HANNAN E
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BAKAEEN FG
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GONFIOTTI A , Santini PF, Jaus M, Janni A, et al
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GIROTTI P , Leo F, Bravi F, Tavecchio L, et al
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HERRERA LJ
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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?
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BERMUDEZ CA , Rocha RV, Zaldonis D, Bhama JK, et al
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KAZA AK , Colan SD, Jaggers J, Lu M, et al
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SARKARIA IS , Iyoda A, Roh MS, Sica G, et al
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LICK SD , Beckles DL, Piovesana G, Vaidya S, et al
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MIYOSHI K , Sano Y, Yamane M, Toyooka S, et al
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SHIN HJ , Jhang WK, Park JJ, Yu JJ, et al
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JOHN AS , Driscoll DJ, Warnes CA, Phillips SD, et al
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MACK MJ , Banning AP, Serruys PW, Morice MC, et al
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September 2011

KANTER KR , Kogon BE, Kirshbom PM
Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement in Children.
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WHITSON BA , Groth SS, Andrade RS, Maddaus MA, et al
Survival After Lobectomy Versus Segmentectomy for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Population-Based Analysis.
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ELLIS MC , Diggs BS, Vetto JT, Schipper PH, et al
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HARTWIG MG , Walczak R, Lin SS, Davis RD, et al
Improved Survival but Marginal Allograft Function in Patients Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Lung Transplantation.
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KIM JY , Correa AM, Vaporciyan AA, Roth JA, et al
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SAJJA LR , Mannam G, Chakravarthi RM, Guttikonda J, et al
Impact of Preoperative Renal Dysfunction on Outcomes of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
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LIM CC , Cuculi F, van Gaal WJ, Testa L, et al
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JAROSZEWSKI DE , Williams DG, Fleischer DE, Ross HJ, et al
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MERRITT RE , Whyte RI, D'Arcy NT, Hoang CD, et al
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HALKOS ME , Vassiliades TA, Douglas JS, Morris DC, et al
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ALGARNI KD , Maganti M, Yau TM
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HORNIK CP , He X, Jacobs JP, Li JS, et al
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JARRAL OA , Saso S, Athanasiou T
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MANNACIO V , Di Tommaso L, De Amicis V, Musumeci F, et al
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SHAHIAN DM , Edwards FH, Jacobs JP, Prager RL, et al
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SHAHIAN DM , Edwards FH, Jacobs JP, Prager RL, et al
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SHAHIAN DM
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YU L , Shi E, Gu T
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RIVERA C , Bernard A, Falcoz PE, Thomas P, et al
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NOJIRI T , Inoue M, Yamamoto K, Maeda H, et al
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CHRYSOSTOMOU C , Sanchez-de-Toledo J, Wearden P, Jooste EH, et al
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BOJAN M , Gerelli S, Gioanni S, Pouard P, et al
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WEISS ES , Allen JG, Arnaoutakis GJ, George TJ, et al
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LAPAR DJ , Ailawadi G, Bhamidipati CM, Stukenborg G, et al
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GHANTA RK , Shekar PS, McGurk S, Rosborough DM, et al
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SHANMUGANATHAN S , Wendler O
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GASPAROVIC H
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KARAVAS AN , Deschner BW, Scott JW, Mettler BA, et al
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LEE S , Park IK, Cho SH
Extension of metastatic lung cancer from cervix cancer through pulmonary vein into the left atrium.
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OSIAN O , Somani K, Klodell CT, Hess PJ, et al
Massive thymolipoma in a young asymptomatic male.
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SAKAI M , Takami H, Joyama S, Tomita Y, et al
Cardiac synovial sarcoma swinging through the aortic valve.
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NAKAYAMA T , Horinouchi H, Asakura K, Ohtsuka T, et al
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EGUCHI T , Hamanaka K, Kobayashi N, Saito G, et al
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LI CY , Kuo SW, Lee JM
Life-threatening complications related to minocycline pleurodesis.
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CHAUDHRY I , Bojal S, Poovathumkadavil A, Amr SS, et al
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GRANATO F , Roberts F, West D
A thyroglossal duct cyst of the anterior mediastinum.
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NIKOLAIDIS N , Roubelakis A, Shambrook JS, Ohri SK, et al
An unusual complication from hemostatic packing to control bleeding during cervical mediastinoscopy and an off-pump approach for the later exploration of the superior vena caval injury.
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HUANG SC , Shih JC, Lin MT, Wu ET, et al
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MIRANDA-BALBUENA N , Araji OA, Gutierrez-Martin MA, Rodriguez-Caulo EA, et al
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ROCCO G , Cicalese M, La Manna C, La Rocca A, et al
Ultrasonographic identification of peripheral pulmonary nodules through uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery.
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MERRITT RE , Reznik SI, DaSilva MC, Sugarbaker DJ, et al
Benign emptying of the postpneumonectomy space.
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WRIGHT CB , Patel MA
Invited commentary.
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OTAKE H , Yasunaga H, Horiguchi H, Matsutani N, et al
Impact of hospital volume on chest tube duration, length of stay, and mortality after lobectomy.
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FADEL E , Missenard G, Court C, Mercier O, et al
Long-term outcomes of en bloc resection of non-small cell lung cancer invading the thoracic inlet and spine.
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FREEMAN RK , Ascioti AJ, Van Woerkom JM, Vyverberg A, et al
Long-term follow-up after robotic thymectomy for nonthymomatous myasthenia gravis.
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WEI B , Inabnet W, Lee JA, Sonett JR, et al
Optimizing the minimally invasive approach to mediastinal parathyroid adenomas.
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ZIELINSKI M
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SONG JJ , Kim SS, Liu Z, Madsen JC, et al
Enhanced in vivo function of bioartificial lungs in rats.
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LALEZARI S , Bruggemans EF, Blom NA, Hazekamp MG, et al
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WILDER NS , Kavarana MN, Voepel-Lewis T, Paugh T, et al
Efficacy and safety of aprotinin in neonatal congenital heart operations.
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TSANG V , Utley M
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IRIBARNE A , Hong KN, Easterwood R, Yang J, et al
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CHITSAZ S , Jaussaud N, Chau E, Yan KS, et al
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HE GW , Fan L, Grove KL, Furnary A, et al
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FENG J , Liu Y, Chu LM, Clements RT, et al
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KIRKLIN J
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BALKHY HH , Wann LS, Krienbring D, Arnsdorf SE, et al
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ENGLBERGER L
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HAAN CK
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ANSELMI A
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TAMURA T , Iwasaki H, Ikuta T, Fujii H, et al
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BRINKMAN WT , Herbert MA, Prince SL, Magee MJ, et al
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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.
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MARISCALCO G , Lorusso R, Dominici C, Renzulli A, et al
Acute Kidney Injury: A Relevant Complication After Cardiac Surgery.
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BURT BM , Ocejo S, Mery CM, Dasilva M, et al
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JEONG DS , Park PW, Sung K, Kim WS, et al
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QUIN JA , Sheng S, O'Brien SM, Welke KF, et al
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BAILEY ML , Richter SM, Mullany DV, Tesar PJ, et al
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YEH CH , Cheng BC, Hsu CC, Chen HW, et al
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NEZIC D , Knezevic A, Jovic M, Ilijevski N, et al
Should we deny arterial coronary artery bypass grafting to a 49-year-old woman with concomitant supraaortic vessels disease?
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BRAWN W
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MURPHY JP , Sade RM
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VERGNAT M , Jackson BM, Cheung AT, Weiss SJ, et al
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ALFIREVIC A , Xu M, Johnston D, Figueroa P, et al
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WEI B , Yin J, Fang J, Wang J, et al
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KENT M
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D'AMICO TA , Niland J, Mamet R, Zornosa C, et al
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WANG F , Li M, Xu X, Yu S, et al
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SRICHAI MG , Mosca RS
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HOLST KA , Dearani JA, Burkhart HM, Connolly HM, et al
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ONORATI F , Santini F, Mariscalco G, Bertolini P, et al
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GHOREISHI M , Brown JM, Stauffer CE, Young CA, et al
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LAWTON J
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THOURANI VH , Halkos ME
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VAN LINDEN A , Kempfert J, Blumenstein J, Holzhey D, et al
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TATOULIS J , Buxton BF, Fuller JA
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EDMUNDS LH JR
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SONG Z , Zhang Y, Xu X, Li F, et al
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LIU M , Jiang G, He W, Zhang P, et al
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ANGELONI E , Melina G, Benedetto U, Refice S, et al
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MAINWARING RD , Reddy VM, Reinhartz O, Petrossian E, et al
Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery: Medium-Term Results After Surgical Repair in 50 Patients.
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FILARDO G , Grayburn PA, Hamilton C, Hebeler RF Jr, et al
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FINLEY CJ , Jacks L, Keshavjee S, Darling G, et al
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BOULTON BJ , Kilgo P, Guyton RA, Puskas JD, et al
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AYKUT K , Celik B, Acikel U
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Daily Chest Roentgenograms Are Unnecessary in Nonhypoxic Patients Who Have Undergone Pulmonary Resection by Thoracotomy.
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VON ECKARDSTEIN AS , Lim CH, Dohmen PM, Pego-Fernandes PM, et al
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YOUN YN , Shim CY, Hong S, Chung N, et al
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AZADANI AN , Jaussaud N, Ge L, Chitsaz S, et al
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SUN X , Boyce SW, Hill PC, Bafi AS, et al
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Invited commentary.
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JOYCE L
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FATTOUCH K , Sampognaro R, Speziale G, Ruvolo G, et al
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DUMFARTH J , Michel M, Schmidli J, Sodeck G, et al
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MUTRIE CJ , Eldaif SM, Rutledge CW, Force SD, et al
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CHITWOOD WR JR
The road less traveled: pioneers and pioneering.
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THOURANI VH , Sarin EL, Keeling WB, Kilgo PD, et al
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JONSSON O , Morell A, Zemgulis V, Lundstrom E, et al
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SAID SM , Schaff HV, Suri RM, Greason KL, et al
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March 2011

GOPALDAS RR , Chu D, Dao TK, Huh J, et al
Staged Versus Synchronous Carotid Endarterectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Analysis of 10-Year Nationwide Outcomes.
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AD N , Henry L, Hunt S, Holmes SD, et al
The Outcome of the Cox Maze Procedure in Patients With Previous Percutaneous Catheter Ablation to Treat Atrial Fibrillation.
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STEINLECHNER B , Zeidler P, Base E, Birkenberg B, et al
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KURLANSKY PA , Traad EA, Dorman MJ, Galbut DL, et al
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SHIMOKAWA T , Kasegawa H, Katayama Y, Matsuyama S, et al
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DIANA M , Hubner M, Vuilleumier H, Bize P, et al
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MARUI A , Kimura T, Tanaka S, Miwa S, et al
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FARAONI D
Can we really believe that aprotinin is safe in congenital heart surgery?
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Preoperative statin therapy reduces early mortality in patients undergoing cardiac operations.
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GRADY KL , Lee R, Subacius H, Malaisrie SC, et al
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DE LA CRUZ KI , Bakaeen FG, Wang XL, Huh J, et al
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MATSUURA K , Mogi K, Sakurai M, Kawamura T, et al
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WU H , Sun H, Jiang X, Ma W, et al
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BOUCHARD D , Carrier M, Demers P, Cartier R, et al
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SCHACHNER T , Bonaros N, Wiedemann D, Lehr EJ, et al
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GARIBOLDI V , Jop B, Grisoli D, Jaussaud N, et al
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SAVAGE EB
Did clopidogrel confound the results?
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KUNST PW
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GONZALEZ M , Krueger T, Perentes JY, Matzinger O, et al
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TOMITA M , Shimizu T, Ayabe T, Yonei A, et al
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Massive hemoptysis after aspiration of a toothpick.
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SPILIOTOPOULOS K , Yanagawa B, Crean A, Overgaard C, et al
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ONO M , Goerler H, Bertram H, Breymann T, et al
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LEE HS , Jang HJ
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ITO H , Nakayama H, Tsuboi M, Kameda Y, et al
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MUSTOLA ST , Lempinen J, Saimanen E, Vilkko P, et al
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MINEO TC
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GAISSERT HA
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MATHISEN DJ
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NAKAJIMA J
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KANTER KR , Mahle WT, Vincent RN, Berg AM, et al
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HALLDORSSON A
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LATTOUF OM , Keeling WB
Invited commentary.
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TZIKAS A , Geleijnse ML, Van Mieghem NM, Schultz CJ, et al
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LEE R , Li S, Rankin JS, O'Brien SM, et al
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KUMAR AS , Prasad BA
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SCHAFFER J , Singh SK
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ZHU ZJ , Hu Y, Zhao YF, Chen XZ, et al
Early Recurrence and Death After Esophagectomy in Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
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MUKHERJEE D , Ahmed K, Baig K, Patel VM, et al
Conversion and safety in off-pump coronary artery bypass: a system failure that needs re-emphasis.
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SRIVASTAVA V , Saravanan P, Abraham J, Au J, et al
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MITHANI S , Kuskowski M, Slinin Y, Ishani A, et al
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GOLDSTONE AB , Bronster DJ, Anyanwu AC, Goldstein MA, et al
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KRANE M , Voss B, Hiebinger A, Deutsch MA, et al
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BHAMIDIPATI CM , Lapar DJ, Fonner E Jr, Kern JA, et al
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HU S , Li Q, Gao P, Xiong H, et al
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LANUTI M , Dedelva P, Morse CR, Wright CD, et al
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