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    February 2012
  1. BONNETTE P
    Lung transplantation for Cystic fibrosis: satisfactory results in specialized centres.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012;41:440-1.
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    January 2012
  2. VANHUYSE F , Maureira P, Portocarrero E, Laurent N, et al
    Cardiac surgery in cirrhotic patients: results and evaluation of risk factors.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  3. IINO K , Boldt J, Lozonschi L, Metzner A, et al
    Off-pump transapical mitral valve replacement: evaluation after one month.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  4. SALEH HZ , Mohan K, Shaw M, Al-Rawi O, et al
    Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing non-emergent coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  5. NOJIRI T , Inoue M, Yamamoto K, Maeda H, et al
    Effects of low-dose human atrial natriuretic peptide for preventing post-operative cardiopulmonary complications in elderly patients undergoing pulmonary resection for lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  6. YANAGAWA B , Algarni KD, Yau TM, Rao V, et al
    Improving results for coronary artery bypass graft surgery in the elderly.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  7. OLLAND A , Santelmo N, Orsini B, Falcoz PE, et al
    Twinned single-lung transplantation: a privileged model for the study of recipient-dependent factors of outcome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  8. JAKOBSEN CJ , Ryhammer PK, Tang M, Andreasen JJ, et al
    Transfusion of blood during cardiac surgery is associated with higher long-term mortality in low-risk patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  9. DI EUSANIO M , Fortuna D, Cristell D, Pugliese P, et al
    Contemporary outcomes of conventional aortic valve replacement in 638 octogenarians: insights from an Italian Regional Cardiac Surgery Registry (RERIC).
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  10. MURZI M , Cerillo AG, Bevilacqua S, Gilmanov D, et al
    Traversing the learning curve in minimally invasive heart valve surgery: a cumulative analysis of an individual surgeon's experience with a right minithoracotomy approach for aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  11. ANILE M , Diso D, Frati G, Venuta F, et al
    Emergency lung transplantation contributes to knock down mortality on the waiting list.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  12. DE BRABANDERE K , Czapla J, Callens E, Wellens F, et al
    Coronary artery bypass surgery in a patient with congenital absence of the left pericardium.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  13. OSADA H , Nakajima H, Masuyama S, Morishima M, et al
    Urinary retention due to pelvic arteriovenous fistula following aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  14. O'BOYLE F , Mediratta N, Fabri B, Pullan M, et al
    Long-term survival after coronary artery bypass surgery stratified by EuroSCORE.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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  15. NEZIC D , Knezevic A, Borovic S, Jovic M, et al
    Mitral valve replacement with posterior transposition of the anterior mitral leaflet which covers and buttresses partially decalcified posterior mitral annular bed.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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    December 2011
  16. WARNECKE G
    Lung transplantation research: impact of a new surgical model.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  17. MANGIA M , Madeo A, Conti B, Galea N, et al
    Giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  18. VOHRA HA , Pousios D, Whistance RN, Haw MP, et al
    Aortic valve replacement in patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafting: 10-year experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  19. CARNERO-ALCAZAR M , Alswies A, Villagran Medinilla E, Maroto LC, et al
    Mid-term outcomes after off-pump coronary surgery in patients with prior intracoronary stent.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  20. JUNGRAITHMAYR W , De Meester I, Matheeussen V, Baerts L, et al
    CD26/DPP-4 inhibition recruits regenerative stem cells via stromal cell-derived factor-1 and beneficially influences ischaemia-reperfusion injury in mouse lung transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  21. ANILE M , Telha V, Diso D, De Giacomo T, et al
    Left atrial size predicts the onset of atrial fibrillation after major pulmonary resections.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  22. BOETHIG D
    Scoring complications after congenital heart surgery: gut feelings versus calculations.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  23. DREWS T
    Transcatheter aortic valve implantation after previous coronary artery bypass grafting: a potential gold standard of care.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  24. SATA S , Haun C, Weber T, Arenz C, et al
    A morbidity score for congenital heart surgery based on observed complications.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  25. DIMARAKIS I , Anderson J
    Myocardial protection strategy for conventional aortic valve replacement following previous coronary surgery: should it be patient-specific?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  26. REFAI M , Brunelli A, Salati M, Xiume F, et al
    The impact of chest tube removal on pain and pulmonary function after pulmonary resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  27. ATTARAN S , Saleh HZ, Shaw M, Ward A, et al
    Does the outcome improve after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery? A propensity-matched comparison.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  28. HEAD SJ , Mack MJ, Holmes DR Jr, Mohr FW, et al
    Incidence, predictors and outcomes of incomplete revascularization after percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting: a subgroup analysis of 3-year SYNTAX data.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  29. SARDELLI P , Barrettara B, Cisternino ML, Napoli G, et al
    Curved cutter stapler for the application of bronchial sutures in anatomic pulmonary resections: the clinical experience of 139 cases.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  30. SANTARPINO G , Pfeiffer S, Fischlein T
    Favourable outcomes after high-risk conventional aortic valve replacement: can we do even better?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  31. DUTAU H , Reynaud-Gaubert M, Thomas PA
    Endoscopic management of post-lung transplantation anastomotic stenosis: metallic, silicone or biodegradable stents.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  32. POKUSHALOV E , Romanov A, Corbucci G, Cherniavsky A, et al
    Benefit of ablation of first diagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation during coronary artery bypass grafting: a pilot study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  33. Retraction notice to "A novel bioartificial myocardial tissue and its prospective use in cardiac surgery" [Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg. 22 (2002) 238-243].
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;40:1554.
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    October 2011
  34. POLAT A , Polat EB
    Determinants of pericardial drainage for cardiac tamponade following cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  35. RAFIQ S , Johansson PI, Ostrowski SR, Stissing T, et al
    Hypercoagulability in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: prevalence, patient characteristics and postoperative outcome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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    August 2011
  36. KUSTRZYCKI W , Rymaszewska J, Malcher K, Szczepanska-Gieracha J, et al
    Risk factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms 8 years after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  37. BRUNELLI A , Beretta E, Cassivi SD, Cerfolio RJ, et al
    Consensus definitions to promote an evidence-based approach to management of the pleural space. A collaborative proposal by ESTS, AATS, STS, and GTSC.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;40:291-7.
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    July 2011
  38. TRAN DT , Dupuis JY, Mesana T, Ruel M, et al
    Comparison of the EuroSCORE and Cardiac Anesthesia Risk Evaluation (CARE) score for risk-adjusted mortality analysis in cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  39. INCI I , Stanimirov O, Benden C, Kestenholz P, et al
    Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis: a single center experience of 100 consecutive cases.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  40. EVORA PR , Bassetto S, Celotto AC, Capellini VK, et al
    The 2010 ESC/EACTS guidelines on myocardial revascularization does not present suggestions about disease-free saphenous vein grafts at the time of redo coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  41. PONCELET AJ , van Steenberghe M, Moniotte S, Detaille T, et al
    Cardiac and neurological assessment of normothermia/warm blood cardioplegia vs hypothermia/cold crystalloid cardioplegia in pediatric cardiac surgery: insight from a prospective randomized trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  42. PETRICEVIC M , Biocina B
    Prevalence and clinical significance of elevated preoperative glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic patients scheduled for coronary artery surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  43. MANNACIO V , Di Tommaso L, Stassano P, De Amicis V, et al
    Myocardial metabolism and diastolic function after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis: influence of patient-prosthesis mismatch.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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    June 2011
  44. MUKHERJEE D , Ashrafian H, Kourliouros A, Ahmed K, et al
    Intra-operative conversion is a cause of masked mortality in off-pump coronary artery bypass: a meta-analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  45. MARUI A , Kimura T, Tanaka S, Furukawa Y, et al
    Significance of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting compared with percutaneous coronary intervention: a propensity score analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  46. JACQUES F , El-Hamamsy I, Fortier A, Maltais S, et al
    Acute renal failure following lung transplantation: risk factors, mortality, and long-term consequences.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  47. MICELI A , Gilmanov D, Murzi M, Parri MS, et al
    Evaluation of platelet count after isolated biological aortic valve replacement with Freedom Solo bioprosthesis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  48. ZUCKERMANN A , Aliabadi A
    Editorial comment Primary graft failure - the stepchild of cardiac transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  49. BIANCARI F , Mikkola R, Heikkinen J, Lahtinen J, et al
    Estimating the risk of complications related to re-exploration for bleeding after adult cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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    May 2011
  50. WANG Z , Gao F, Men J, Ren J, et al
    Aspirin resistance in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  51. JACKSON V , Petrini J, Caidahl K, Eriksson MJ, et al
    Bicuspid aortic valve leaflet morphology in relation to aortic root morphology: a study of 300 patients undergoing open-heart surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  52. SAUERESSIG MG , Pelluau S, Sermet I, Souilamas R, et al
    Urgent lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis patients: experience of a French center.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  53. OKAMOTO T , Iwata T, Mizobuchi T, Hoshino H, et al
    Pulmonary resection for lung cancer with malignant pleural disease first detected at thoracotomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  54. POKUSHALOV E , Romanov A, Cherniavsky A, Corbucci G, et al
    Ablation of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation during coronary artery bypass grafting: 12 months' follow-up through implantable loop recorder.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  55. SAXENA A , Poh CL, Dinh DT, Smith JA, et al
    Early and late outcomes after isolated aortic valve replacement in octogenarians: an Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons Cardiac Surgery Database Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  56. CHAPMAN AJ , Blount AL, Davis AT, Hooker RL, et al
    Recombinant factor VIIa (NovoSeven RT) use in high risk cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  57. HARMOUCHE M , Flecher E, Chiforeanu DC, Leguerrier A, et al
    A surprising tumor after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  58. HARLING L , Saso S, Jarral OA, Kourliouros A, et al
    Aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis in patients with concomitant mitral regurgitation: should the mitral valve be dealt with?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  59. VAN GULIK L , Janssen LI, Ahlers SJ, Bruins P, et al
    Risk factors for chronic thoracic pain after cardiac surgery via sternotomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  60. HAMILTON L
    Editorial comment Improving the quality of care in cardiac surgery - the role of the 'mortality' meeting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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    April 2011
  61. PATEL NN , Akowuah E, Hutter JA
    Patient preference for coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed on the arrested or beating heart: a questionnaire study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  62. RAJA SG
    Feasibility, safety, and efficacy of multivessel off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in diabetics.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  63. POLAT A , Polat EB
    Preoperative prediction of intensive care unit stay following cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  64. LAHON B , Mordant P, Thabut G, Georger JF, et al
    Early severe digestive complications after lung transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  65. STELLE LM , Boley TM, Markwell SJ, Hazelrigg SR, et al
    Is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease an independent risk factor for transfusion in coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  66. TSAGKAROPOULOS S , Belmans A, Verleden GM, Coosemans W, et al
    Single-lung transplantation: does side matter?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  67. FARAONI D
    Safety of tranexamic acid in pediatric cardiac surgery: what we do not know.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  68. MCLEAN RC , Briggs AH, Slack R, Zamvar V, et al
    Perioperative and long-term outcomes following aortic valve replacement: a population cohort study of 4124 consecutive patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  69. IRVING CA , Kirk R, Parry G, Hamilton L, et al
    Outcomes following more than two decades of paediatric cardiac transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  70. WATANABE G , Tomita S, Yamaguchi S, Yashiki N, et al
    Awake coronary artery bypass grafting under thoracic epidural anesthesia: great impact on off-pump coronary revascularization and fast-track recovery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  71. BONAROS N , Schachner T, Wiedemann D, Weidinger F, et al
    Closed chest hybrid coronary revascularization for multivessel disease - current concepts and techniques from a two-center experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  72. BONAROS N , Vill D, Wiedemann D, Fischler K, et al
    Major risk stratification models do not predict perioperative outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with previous percutaneous intervention.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  73. POMPEO E , Tacconi F, Mineo TC
    Comparative results of non-resectional lung volume reduction performed by awake or non-awake anesthesia.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:e51-8.
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  74. NAALSUND A , Rostad H, Strom EH, Lund MB, et al
    Carcinoid lung tumors--incidence, treatment and outcomes: a population-based study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:565-9.
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  75. BALDUYCK B , Hendriks JM, Lauwers P, Mercelis R, et al
    Quality of life after anterior mediastinal mass resection: a prospective study comparing open with robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:543-8.
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  76. DAMGAARD S , Lund JT, Lilleor NB, Perko MJ, et al
    Comparably improved health-related quality of life after total arterial revascularization versus conventional coronary surgery--Copenhagen arterial revascularization randomized patency and outcome trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:478-83.
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  77. CARR JA
    The intracorporeal use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate resin to control air leaks after lung resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:579-83.
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  78. BAYRAM AS , Ozcan M, Kaya FN, Gebitekin C, et al
    Rib approximation without intercostal nerve compression reduces post-thoracotomy pain: a prospective randomized study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:570-4.
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  79. GOTTGENS KW , Siebenga J, Belgers EH, van Huijstee PJ, et al
    Early removal of the chest tube after complete video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomies.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:575-8.
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  80. AGOSTINI P , Singh S, Naidu B, Rajesh PB, et al
    Prophylactic physiotherapy after thoracotomy and lung resection: is there really no benefit?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:612.
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  81. BRUNELLI A , Cassivi SD, Salati M, Fibla J, et al
    Digital measurements of air leak flow and intrapleural pressures in the immediate postoperative period predict risk of prolonged air leak after pulmonary lobectomy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:584-8.
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  82. VERGNAT M , Finet G, Rioufol G, Obadia JF, et al
    Percutaneous femoral artery access with Prostar device for innovative mitral and aortic interventions.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:600-2.
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  83. KALAVROUZIOTIS D , Dagenais F
    Mega-aorta with aberrant right subclavian artery: use of a novel hybrid technique.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:598-9.
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    March 2011
  84. BOEKEN U , Assmann A, Mehdiani A, Akhyari P, et al
    Open chest management after cardiac operations: outcome and timing of delayed sternal closure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  85. KOLH P
    Editorial comment The burden of renal failure after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  86. BOEHM J , Hauner K, Grammer J, Dietrich W, et al
    Tumor necrosis factor-alpha -863 C/A promoter polymorphism affects the inflammatory response after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  87. BRAMER S , van Straten AH, Soliman Hamad MA, Berreklouw E, et al
    Body mass index predicts new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  88. BERG TC , Kjorstad KE, Akselsen PE, Seim BE, et al
    National surveillance of surgical site infections after coronary artery bypass grafting in Norway: incidence and risk factors.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  89. BIANCARI F , Yli-Pyky S
    Meta-analysis on the use of the Heartstring anastomotic device to prevent stroke in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  90. MALTAIS S , Ladouceur M, Cartier R
    The influence of a low ejection fraction on long-term survival in systematic off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  91. D'ALESSANDRO C , Golmard JL, Barreda E, Laali M, et al
    Predictive risk factors for primary graft failure requiring temporary extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation support after cardiac transplantation in adults.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  92. GOLDSMITH IR , Smith D
    Coronary revascularisation with Genous stent helps reduce the waiting time for lung resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  93. LAPIERRE H , Chan V, Sohmer B, Mesana TG, et al
    Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting via a small thoracotomy versus off-pump: a case-matched study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  94. SANTINI F , Onorati F, Telesca M, Patelli F, et al
    Pulsatile pulmonary perfusion with oxygenated blood ameliorates pulmonary hemodynamic and respiratory indices in low-risk coronary artery bypass patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  95. ARIYARATNE TV , Billah B, Yap CH, Dinh D, et al
    An Australian risk prediction model for determining early mortality following aortic valve replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  96. CAI J , Su Z, Zhou Y, Shi Z, et al
    Beneficial effect of exogenous surfactant in infants suffering acute respiratory distress syndrome after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011.
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  97. TURKVATAN A , Demirkan B, Guray Y
    Multidetector computed tomographic angiography diagnosis of a giant pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricular outflow tract.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:e30.
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  98. MIER JM
    Pleural suction or not, in the lung resections? Role of the digital thoracic drainages.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:432.
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  99. ZHANG G , Holtby H, Cai S, Al Radi O, et al
    Aortic atresia is associated with an inferior systemic, cerebral, and splanchnic oxygen-transport status in neonates after the Norwood procedure.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:e13-21.
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  100. RIDENE I , Hantous-Zannad S, Zidi A, Smati B, et al
    Imaging of thoracic textiloma.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:e22-6.
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  101. TATEKAWA Y , Muraji T
    Surgical strategy for acquired tracheomalacia due to innominate artery compression of the trachea.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:412-3.
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  102. NOYEZ L
    Editorial comment: Listen and watch me carefully. Later, you can try it on your own patients.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;39:293-4.
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  104. TRACHIOTIS GD
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  161. KONSTANTINOV IE
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