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June 2008
1. KHALAFI RS , Bradford DW, Wilson MG
   Topical application of autologous blood products during surgical closure following a coronary artery bypass graft.
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2. SAKURAGI T , Okazaki Y, Mitsuoka M, Yamasaki F, et al
   The utility of a reusable bipolar sealing instrument, BiClamp((R)), for pulmonary resection.
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3. DYSZKIEWICZ W , Jemielity M, Piwkowski C, Kasprzyk M, et al
   The early and late results of combined off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and pulmonary resection in patients with concomitant lung cancer and unstable coronary heart disease.
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4. GRODZKI T , Alchimowicz J, Kozak A, Kubisa B, et al
   Additional pulmonary resections after pneumonectomy: actual long-term survival and functional results.
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5. STRAUB A , Schiebold D, Wendel HP, Hamilton C, et al
   Using reagent-supported thromboelastometry (ROTEM((R))) to monitor haemostatic changes in congenital heart surgery employing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.
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6. RASTAN AJ , Boudriot E, Falk V, Kappetein AP, et al
   Frequency and pattern of de-novo three-vessel and left main coronary artery disease; insights from single center enrolment in the SYNTAX study.
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7. SUWALSKI G , Suwalski P, Filipiak KJ, Postula M, et al
   The effect of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting on platelet activation in patients on aspirin therapy until surgery day.
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8. KHAN T , Chawla G, Daniel R, Swamy M, et al
   Is routine chest X-ray following mediastinal drain removal after cardiac surgery useful?
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9. GOLAB HD , Scohy TV, de Jong PL, Takkenberg JJ, et al
   Intraoperative cell salvage in infants undergoing elective cardiac surgery: a prospective trial.
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10. STROOBANT N , van Nooten G, De Bacquer D, Van Belleghem Y, et al
    Neuropsychological functioning 3-5 years after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: does the pump make a difference?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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11. SOZZI FB , Iacuzio L, Civaia F, Dor V, et al
    Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging guided decision making after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute ST-elevation inferior myocardial infarction.
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    May 2008
12. MANDEGAR MH , Roshanali F
    Coronary stent fracture: detection by 64-slice computed tomography scan.
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13. ANDREASEN JJ , Nekrasas V, Dethlefsen C
    Endoscopic vs open saphenous vein harvest for coronary artery bypass grafting: a prospective randomized trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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14. SIMMONDS J , Burch M, Dawkins H, Tsang V, et al
    Heart transplantation after congenital heart surgery: improving results and future goals.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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15. HOWELL NJ , Keogh BE, Bonser RS, Graham TR, et al
    Mild renal dysfunction predicts in-hospital mortality and post-discharge survival following cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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16. GHOSH PK , Kogan A, Raanani E
    Mitral valve replacement and Takotsubo syndrome.
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17. SHITRIT D , Gershman Y, Peled N, Medalion B, et al
    Risk factors for death while awaiting lung transplantation in Israeli patients: 1997-2006.
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18. BERDAJS D , Schurr UP, Wagner A, Seifert B, et al
    Incidence and pathophysiology of atrioventricular block following mitral valve replacement and ring annuloplasty.
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19. MASUDA M , Kado H, Ando Y, Shiose A, et al
    Intermediate-term results after the aortic valve replacement using bileaflet mechanical prosthetic valve in children.
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20. CABALLERO-BORREGO J , Gomez-Doblas JJ, Cabrera-Bueno F, Garcia-Pinilla JM, et al
    Incidence, associated factors and evolution of non-severe functional mitral regurgitation in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing aortic valve replacement.
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    April 2008
21. HAYWARD PA , Hare DL, Gordon I, Buxton BF, et al
    Effect of radial artery or saphenous vein conduit for the second graft on 6-year clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting. Results of a randomised trial.
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22. MALTAIS S , Perrault LP, Do QB
    Effect of clopidogrel on bleeding and transfusions after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: impact of discontinuation prior to surgery.
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23. GALINANES M , James M, Codd V, Baxi A, et al
    TNF-alpha gene promoter polymorphism at nucleotide -308 and the inflammatory response and oxidative stress induced by cardiac surgery: role of heart failure and medical treatment.
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24. ZIMMERMANN N , Gams E, Hohlfeld T
    Aspirin in coronary artery bypass surgery: new aspects of and alternatives for an old antithrombotic agent.
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25. KIM JH , Lee HS, Kim MS, Lee JM, et al
    Balloon dilatation of the pylorus for delayed gastric emptying after esophagectomy.
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26. MARASCO SF , Sharwood LN, Abramson MJ
    No improvement in neurocognitive outcomes after off-pump versus on-pump coronary revascularisation: a meta-analysis.
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27. INTERNULLO E , Moons J, Nafteux P, Coosemans W, et al
    Outcome after esophagectomy for cancer of the esophagus and GEJ in patients aged over 75 years.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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    March 2008
28. DUNNING J , Versteegh M, Fabbri A, Pavie A, et al
    Guideline on antiplatelet and anticoagulation management in cardiac surgery.
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29. RICCI M , Salerno TA
    Fast track: are surgeons pushing the envelope too far in cardiac surgery?
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30. SRIVASTAVA AR , Banerjee A, Tempe DK, Mishra B, et al
    A comprehensive approach to fast tracking in cardiac surgery: ambulatory low-risk open-heart surgery.
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31. SCHWANN TA , Zacharias A, Riordan CJ, Durham SJ, et al
    Does radial use as a second arterial conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting improve long-term outcomes in diabetics?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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32. MCGOLDRICK JP , White RW
    Fibrin sealant in coronary artery surgery - the devil is always in the detail!
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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33. POJAR M , Mand'ak J, Cibicek N, Lonsky V, et al
    Peripheral tissue metabolism during off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the microdialysis study.
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    February 2008
34. SHALABY A , Rinne T, Jarvinen O, Saraste A, et al
    Initial results of a clinical study: adenosine enhanced cardioprotection and its effect on cardiomyocytes apoptosis during coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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35. ARAMENDI JI , Mestres CA
    Antithrombotic therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement.
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36. VAIDYANATHAN KR , Agarwal R, Sankar MN, Cherian KM, et al
    Ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm following open heart surgery.
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37. MARQUES MP , Melo JQ, Knaut M, Alfieri O, et al
    Restoring sinus rhythm in patients with previous pacemaker implantation submitted to cardiac surgery and concomitant surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation.
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38. NGAAGE DL , Cowen ME, Griffin S, Guvendik L, et al
    Early neurological complications after coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgery in octogenarians.
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39. HONG SW , Shim JK, Choi YS, Kim DH, et al
    Prediction of cognitive dysfunction and patients' outcome following valvular heart surgery and the role of cerebral oximetry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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40. DE SANTO LS , Bancone C, Santarpino G, Romano G, et al
    Microbiologically documented nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery: an 18-month prospective tertiary care centre report.
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41. YU HY , Li JY, Sun S, Hung KY, et al
    Late dialysis rate for coronary artery bypass grafting patients with moderate-to-severe renal impairment: comparison between off-pump and conventional method.
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42. BEDI HS , Gill JA, Bakshi SS
    Can we perform coronary artery bypass grafting on the basis of computed tomographic angiography alone? A comparison with conventional coronary angiography.
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43. SACHITHANANDAN A , Nanjaiah P, Nightingale P, Wilson IC, et al
    Deep sternal wound infection requiring revision surgery: impact on mid-term survival following cardiac surgery.
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    January 2008
44. LOPES NH , Paulitsch FD, Gois AF, Pereira AC, et al
    Impact of number of vessels disease on outcome of patients with stable coronary artery disease: 5-year follow-up of the Medical, Angioplasty, and bypass Surgery Study (MASS).
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008;.
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45. COLLI A , Verhoye JP, Heijmen R, Strauch JT, et al
    Antithrombotic therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: ACTION Registry survey results.
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46. VOHRA HA , Bahrami T, Farid S, Mafi A, et al
    Propensity score analysis of early and late outcome after redo off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
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    December 2007
47. NISTOR RF
    Fibrin sealant in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery; reflection on risk and benefit.
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48. KON ZN , Brown EN, Grant MC, Ozeki T, et al
    Warm ischemia provokes inflammation and regional hypercoagulability within the heart during off-pump coronary artery bypass: a possible target for serine protease inhibition.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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49. KANGASNIEMI OP , Mahar MA, Rasinaho E, Satomaa A, et al
    Impact of estimated glomerular filtration rate on the 15-year outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery.
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50. SIMON AR , Baraki H, Weidemann J, Harringer W, et al
    High-resolution 64-slice helical-computer-assisted-tomographical-angiography as a diagnostic tool before CABG surgery: the dawn of a new era?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:896-901.
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51. SUMA H , Tanabe H, Uejima T, Suzuki S, et al
    Selected ventriculoplasty for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy with advanced congestive heart failure: midterm results and risk analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:912-6.
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52. PALEARI L , Russo P, Cesario A, Granone P, et al
    Inflammation and thoracic surgery: a complex interaction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:950.
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53. YAMAMOTO S , Hamatake D, Ueno T, Higuchi T, et al
    Clinicopathological investigation of pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:873-6.
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54. SEVERENS NM , van Marken Lichtenbelt WD, van Leeuwen GM, Frijns AJ, et al
    Effect of forced-air heaters on perfusion and temperature distribution during and after open-heart surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:888-95.
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55. DEMIR A , Gunluoglu MZ, Sansar D, Melek H, et al
    Staging and resection of lung cancer with minimal invasion of the adjacent lobe.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:855-8.
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56. VAUGHAN P , Oey IF, Steiner MC, Morgan MD, et al
    A prospective analysis of the inter-relationship between lung volume reduction surgery and body mass index.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:839-42.
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57. BESHAY M , Kaiser H, Niedhart D, Reymond MA, et al
    Emphysema and secondary pneumothorax in young adults smoking cannabis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:834-8.
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58. TANAKA H , Matsumura A, Ohta M, Ikeda N, et al
    Late sequelae of lobectomy for primary lung cancer: fibrobullous changes in ipsilateral residual lobes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:859-62.
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59. SZCZESNY TJ , Slotwinski R, Szczygiel B, Stankiewicz A, et al
    Systematic mediastinal lymphadenectomy does not increase postoperative immune response after major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:868-72.
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60. SCHACHNER T , Steger C, Heiss S, Bonaros N, et al
    Paclitaxel treatment reduces neointimal hyperplasia in cultured human saphenous veins.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:906-11.
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61. WANG CY , Lin YS, Tzao C, Lee HC, et al
    Comparison of Charlson comorbidity index and Kaplan-Feinstein index in patients with stage I lung cancer after surgical resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:877-81.
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62. BAYRAM AS , Erol MM, Salci H, Ozyigit O, et al
    Basic interrupted versus continuous suturing techniques in bronchial anastomosis following sleeve lobectomy in dogs.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:852-4.
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63. TJANG YS , Tenderich G, Hornik L, Wlost S, et al
    Long-term experiences on cardiac retransplantation in adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:923-5.
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64. GONFIOTTI A , Davini F, Vaggelli L, De Francisci A, et al
    Thoracoscopic localization techniques for patients with solitary pulmonary nodule: hookwire versus radio-guided surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:843-7.
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65. GOSSOT D , Izquierdo RR, Girard P, Stern JB, et al
    Thoracoscopic resection of bulky intrathoracic benign lesions.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:848-51.
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66. GASPAROVIC H , Plestina S, Sutlic Z, Husedzinovic I, et al
    Pulmonary lactate release following cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:882-7.
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67. KOHONEN M , Teerenhovi O, Terho T, Laurikka J, et al
    Is the Allen test reliable enough?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:902-5.
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    November 2007
68. GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Romagnoli S, Bevilacqua S, et al
    Treatment of refractory bleeding after cardiac operations with low-dose recombinant activated factor VII (NovoSeven((R))): a propensity score analysis.
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69. LABROUSSE L , Barandon L, Numis F, Deville C, et al
    Parachute-like technique for off-pump implantation of cardiac support device in isolated and combined procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:807-9.
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70. HOSEIN RB , Mehta C, Stickley J, Mcguirk SP, et al
    Creation of aorto-pulmonary window with pulmonary artery band is not good palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:745-50.
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71. VENUTA F , Sciomer S, Andreetti C, Anile M, et al
    Long-term Doppler echocardiographic evaluation of the right heart after major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:787-90.
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72. MATZI V , Lindenmann J, Muench A, Greilberger J, et al
    The impact of preoperative micronutrient supplementation in lung surgery. A prospective randomized trial of oral supplementation of combined alpha-ketoglutaric acid and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:776-82.
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73. ALBERTINI A , Dell'Amore A, Zussa C, Lamarra M, et al
    Modified Bentall operation: the double sewing ring technique.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:804-6.
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74. CERON J , Penalver JC, Escriva J, Padilla J, et al
    Unusual evolution of a pneumonectomy cavity.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:796.
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75. MINAMIYA Y , Ito M, Hosono Y, Kawai H, et al
    Subpleural injection of tracer improves detection of mediastinal sentinel lymph nodes in non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:770-5.
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76. MISAKI N , Yamamoto Y, Okamoto T, Chang SS, et al
    Intra-thoracic fibrous tissue induction by polylactic acid and epsilon-caprolactone copolymer cubes, with or without slow release of basic fibroblast growth factor.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:761-5.
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77. BRUNELLI A , Varela G, Rocco G, Socci L, et al
    A model to predict the immediate postoperative FEV1 following major lung resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:783-6.
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    October 2007
78. COLAK Z , Segotic I, Uzun S, Mazar M, et al
    Health related quality of life following cardiac surgery - correlation with EuroSCORE.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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79. NOWELL J , Jahangiri M
    Antiplatelet therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement is unnecessary in patients without thromboembolic risk.
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80. HSU RB , Lin FY, Chen RJ, Chou NK, et al
    Incidence, risk factors, and prognosis of postoperative hyperbilirubinemia after heart transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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81. CREMER J
    Fibrin glue in coronary surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:559.
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82. GRAUHAN O , Siniawski H, Dandel M, Lehmkuhl H, et al
    Coronary atherosclerosis of the donor heart--impact on early graft failure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:634-8.
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83. D'ALESSANDRO C , Vistarini N, Aubert S, Jault F, et al
    Mitral annulus calcification: determinants of repair feasibility, early and late surgical outcome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:596-603.
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84. SUEMATSU Y , Kiaii B, Bainbridge DT, del Nido PJ, et al
    Robotic-assisted closure of atrial septal defect under real-time three-dimensional echo guide: in vitro study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:573-6.
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85. NGAAGE DL , Cowen ME, Griffin S, Guvendik L, et al
    The impact of symptom severity on cardiac reoperative risk: early referral and reoperation is warranted.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:623-8.
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86. APOSTOLAKIS E , Akinosoglou K
    The coronary collaterals to the chronically occluded right coronary artery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:685-6.
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87. HUNG JJ , Hsu HS, Huang CS, Yang KY, et al
    Tracheoesophageal fistula and tracheo-subclavian artery fistula after tracheostomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:676-8.
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88. APOSTOLAKIS E , Panagopoulos N, Dougenis D
    The external reinforcement of the aortic wall: a futile attempt.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:683-4.
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89. CHELLO M , Lusini M, Spadaccio C, Covino E, et al
    Dysphagia soon after off-pump coronary surgery: the single suture technique.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:667-8.
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90. GOERLER H , Oppelt P, Abel U, Haverich A, et al
    Safety of the use of Tissucol Duo S in cardiovascular surgery: retrospective analysis of 2149 patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;32:560-6.
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    September 2007
91. GOERLER H , Simon A, Gohrbandt B, Hagl C, et al
    Heart-lung and lung transplantation in grown-up congenital heart disease: long-term single centre experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;.
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92. MORI H , Nagahiro I, Osaragi T, Kotani K, et al
    Addition of a neutrophil elastase inhibitor to the organ flushing solution decreases lung reperfusion injury in rat lung transplantation.
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93. DEVBHANDARI MP , Khan MA, Hooper TL
    Cardiac compression following cardiac surgery due to unrecognised hiatus hernia.
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94. FIORINA C , Vizzardi E, Lorusso R, Maggio M, et al
    The 6-min walking test early after cardiac surgery. Reference values and the effects of rehabilitation programme.
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95. KIRIS I , Gulmen S, Kuralay E, Ibrisim E, et al
    Does posterior transposition of anterior leaflet for complete chordal preservation during mitral valve replacement improve postoperative left ventricular performance?
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96. NAKAJIMA H , Kobayashi J, Funatsu T, Shimahara Y, et al
    Predictive factors for the intermediate-term patency of arterial grafts in aorta no-touch off-pump coronary revascularization.
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97. ELLENBERGER C , Panos A, Diaper J, Licker M, et al
    Guided cerebral protection in cardiac surgery.
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