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    March 2024
  1. AK K, Calisan E
    To Be Aggressive or Not in Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: That Is the Question.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:662.
    PubMed    


    February 2024
  2. REBELLO KR, Green SY, Etheridge GM, Zhang Q, et al
    Outcomes After Extent I Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair: Focus on Heritable Aortic Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:328-335.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. LESHNOWER BG
    Most Valuable Application of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Acute Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:343-344.
    PubMed    


  4. ROSSI PJ, Desai ND, Malaisrie SC, Lyden SP, et al
    One-Year Results of a Low-Profile Endograft in Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:336-343.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. REGLI DC, Pridmore ME, Book HA, Kuttler EJ, et al
    Bridging the Gap Between Volume and Quality in Multiarterial Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:481-482.
    PubMed    


  6. RAMAKRISHNAN KV
    The Kawashima Curiosity-Why Are We Missing the Big Picture?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:385-386.
    PubMed    


  7. GRIFFETH EM, Stephens EH, Dearani JA, Francois C, et al
    Outcomes of Surgical Repair of Aberrant Subclavian Arteries in Adults.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:396-402.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. OKADA T, Minato N, Zempo N, Kanemoto S, et al
    Midterm Performance of the Autologous Adventitial Overlay Method in Aortic Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:345-352.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. MADANI MM
    Acute Kidney Injury Post Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy: Is It a Valid Concern? A Word of Caution.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:318-319.
    PubMed    


  10. WANG AS, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Hayashi H, et al
    Acute Kidney Injury After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy: Associated Factors and Impact.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:311-318.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2023
  11. WATERFORD SD, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
    Institutional Variability in Red Blood Cell Transfusion With Coronary Bypass in a Statewide Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1285-1290.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. PEDERSEN MW, Kragholm K, Oksjoki R, Moller JE, et al
    Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Aortic Dissection: A Nationwide Registry Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1177-1184.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. TSENG EE
    Proximal Aortic Surgery in Women-We Need to Do Better.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1193-1194.
    PubMed    


    November 2023
  14. DIMAGLI A, Gaudino M, Harik L, Sinha S, et al
    Comparative Analysis of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes in Women Using Different Conduits in the National UK Data Set.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 16:S0003-4975(23)01163.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2023
  15. AHMED A, Iribarne A
    Heterogeneity Among Institutional Red Blood Cell Transfusion Rates With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 13:S0003-4975(23)01059.
    PubMed    


  16. SAADAT S, Engelman DT, Schwann TA
    Multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 10:S0003-4975(23)01043.
    PubMed    


  17. JAMES L, Smith DE, Galloway AC, Paone D, et al
    Routine Extubation in the Operating Room after Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 6:S0003-4975(23)01031.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. STACK KO, Schluger C, Roberts AL, Lawrence K, et al
    Impact of Ventricular Dysfunction and Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation on Pre-Fontan Attrition.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:778-785.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. SOHN SH, Hwang HY
    Functional Complete Revascularization Matters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:863.
    PubMed    


  20. CETTA F, Stephens EH
    Attrition Before Fontan vs Creating a Bad Fontan: The Dilemma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:785-786.
    PubMed    


  21. SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Kaza A, Baird CW, et al
    A Risk Prediction Model for Reintervention After Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:796-802.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2023
  22. MISFELD M, Marin-Cuartas M, Ramirez P, Wehrmann K, et al
    Early Intraluminal Frozen Elephant Trunk Stent Graft Thrombosis After Aortic Arch Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:450-457.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. KULSHRESTHA K, Morales DLS
    Right Ventricular Dominance and Fontan Failure: Where Do We Go From Here and What Is a Success?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:515-516.
    PubMed    


  24. THORNTON SW, Meza JM, Prabhu NK, Kang L, et al
    Impact of Ventricular Dominance on Long-Term Fontan Outcomes: A 25-year Single-institution Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:508-515.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. ZEA-VERA R, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Orozco-Sevilla V, et al
    Contemporary Midterm Outcomes After Primary Repair of Chronic Type A Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:459-466.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2023
  26. TAGGART DP
    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in 2023: Where does reality now sit ?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S0003-4975(23)00901.
    PubMed    


  27. DAVID TE
    Aortic valve reimplantation or aortic root replacement with a valved conduit?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0003-4975(23)00826.
    PubMed    


  28. LOBDELL KW, Crotwell S, Frederick J, Watts LT, et al
    Technologic Transformation of Perioperative Cardiac Care and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:413-419.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. IVANOV Y, Buratto E, Ishigami S, Chowdhuri KR, et al
    Kawashima Procedure: The Impact of Age.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:366-372.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. SHARMA VJ, Kanagarajah AR, Seevanayagam S, Kim M, et al
    Branch-first Continuous Perfusion Aortic Arch Replacement: Midterm Results.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:280-286.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. WITCHER AC, Meers B, Lewis CT, Beck AW, et al
    Rescue of False Lumen Frozen Elephant Trunk Deployment Intraoperatively.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:e5-e7.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2023
  32. GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
    Expert Systematic Review on the Choice of Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 26:S0003-4975(23)00673.
    PubMed    


  33. MILLER JR, Hill KD, Thibault D, Chiswell K, et al
    Outcomes of the Kawashima: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database Analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 24:S0003-4975(23)00729.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. HIBINO M, Pandey AK, Verma S, Puar P, et al
    Wearable cardiac rhythm monitoring device for detection of post-operative atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 15:S0003-4975(23)00708.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. TREFFALLS JA, Shah AM, Worrell CM, Treffalls RN, et al
    Two Decades of Declining Medicare Reimbursement in Cardiac Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 7:S0003-4975(23)00687.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  36. OHIRA S, Malekan R, Kai M, Goldberg JB, et al
    Aortic Reoperation After Prior Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair: Don't Despair the Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:43-50.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. TILL BM, Tchantchaleishvili V, Rajagopal K
    Stop the Bleed: Airway Hemorrhage After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:128-129.
    PubMed    


  38. KABADI AA, Fernandes TM, Papamatheakis DG, Poch DS, et al
    Airway Hemorrhage Complicating Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy: Risk Factors and Outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:121-128.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. ARABKHANI B, Klautz RJM
    Why and When Is Aortic Root Replacement in Acute Type A Dissection Preferable.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:200-201.
    PubMed    


  40. PALACIOS-MACEDO A, Diliz-Nava H, Cabrera AG
    Fontan at High Altitude: Still Searching for the Altitude That Determines Risk.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:201-202.
    PubMed    


  41. KING G, Buratto E, Daley M, Iyengar A, et al
    Impact of Aortic Atresia After Fontan Operation in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:95-102.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2023
  42. BAUER TM, Yaser JM, Daramola T, Mansour AI, et al
    Cardiac Rehabilitation Reduces Two-Year Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 29:S0003-4975(23)00622.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. MEHAFFEY JH, Hayanga JWA, Kawsara M, Sakhuja A, et al
    Contemporary Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 21:S0003-4975(23)00607.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. GHOSH RM, Whitehead KK, Harris MA, Kalb E, et al
    Longitudinal Trends of Vascular Flow and Growth in Patients Undergoing Fontan Operation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1486-1492.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2023
  45. ECKEY H, Heseler S, Hiligsmann M
    Economic Evaluation of Endoscopic vs Open Vein Harvesting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1144-1150.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. VISHWANATH N, Del Re A, Rivera Perla KM, Sobti N, et al
    National Analysis of Sternal Wound Complications and Readmissions After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1136-1142.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. KIM HH, Yoo KJ, Youn YN
    A Randomized Trial of Clopidogrel vs Ticagrelor After Off-Pump Coronary Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1127-1134.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. PATRICK WL, Yarlagadda S, Bavaria JE, Kelly JJ, et al
    The Penn Classification System for Malperfusion in Acute Type A Dissection: A 25-Year Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1109-1117.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. RYAN CT, Iribarne A
    Cost Effectiveness of Endoscopic Vein Harvest for CABG.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1150-1151.
    PubMed    


  50. ROGERS AL, Akhter SA
    Platelet Function Testing-Based Timing of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1331-1332.
    PubMed    


  51. HEINISCH PP, Kido T, Burri M, Kornyeva A, et al
    Impact of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Staged Single Ventricle Palliation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1213-1221.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. GRAHAM G, Dearani JA, Niaz T, Crow S, et al
    Outcomes of Biventricular and Single Ventricle Heterotaxy Patients: A Single Center Five-Decade Experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1206-1211.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. SAINATHAN S, Monge M, Schettino C, Mulinari L, et al
    HeartMate 3 VAD in a Single-Ventricle Patient Palliated With a Superior Cavopulmonary Anastomosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e121-e123.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  54. WIRTH SH, Heydarian HC, Marcuccio E, Tepe BE, et al
    Increasing Use of the Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Shunt for Stage 1 Palliation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1229-1236.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    April 2023
  55. SAKATA T, De La Pena C, Ohira S
    Functional or Anatomical Completeness of Revascularization after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 11:S0003-4975(23)00369.
    PubMed    


  56. HUGHES GC
    AKI After Type A Dissection Repair: Do We Really Need More Replication Studies?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:886-887.
    PubMed    


  57. GRAHAM NJ, Titsworth M, Ahmad RA, Wu X, et al
    Distal Aortic Progression After Hemiarch, Zones 1-3 Arch Replacement in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:888-895.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. FRANCOIS K
    The Jigsaw Puzzle of Arch Management in Acute Ascending Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:903-904.
    PubMed    


  59. KIM DJ, Song JY, Shin HB, Lee SH, et al
    Effects of Residual Arch Tears on Late Outcomes After Hemiarch Replacement for DeBakey I Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:896-903.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. STROBEL RJ, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, Young AM, et al
    Socioeconomic Distress Associated With Increased Use of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Over Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:914-921.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2023
  61. BALKHY HH
    Achieving Mastery in Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Why Stop at One Internal Thoracic Artery Graft!?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 21:S0003-4975(23)00291.
    PubMed    


  62. AD N
    Blood Transfusion, Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery, and Late Survival: An Impossible Task Done Well.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:769-770.
    PubMed    


  63. WILSON TG, Iyengar AJ, Zentner D, Zannino D, et al
    Liver Cirrhosis After the Fontan Procedure: Impact of Atrioventricular Valve Failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:664-670.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. OUCHI T, Kato N, Sakuma H
    Relevance of Residual Dissection After Thoracotomy to Development of Stent Graft-induced New Entry.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
    PubMed    


  65. YUREKLI I, Kestelli M, Cakir H
    About Timing of TEVAR in Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:795.
    PubMed    


  66. CARROLL AM, Lin Y, Reece TB
    Triple-Branched Stent Graft for Acute Non-A, Non-B Dissection: An Interesting Step, But Is It Forward?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:589-590.
    PubMed    


  67. LI Q, Wu Q, Wu W, Dai X, et al
    Triple-Branched Stent Graft Implantation for Acute Non-A-non-B Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:583-589.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2023
  68. JONSSON A, Binongo J, Patel P, Wang Y, et al
    Mastering the Learning Curve for Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 25:S0003-4975(23)00171.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. BARILI F, Onorati F, D'Errigo P, Rosato S, et al
    BILATERAL INTERNAL THORACIC ARTERIES IMPROVE 10-YEAR OUTCOMES OF CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 21:S0003-4975(23)00161.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. BAKAEEN FG
    Routine Intensive Care May Be Selectively Skipped After Robotic Coronary Bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:518.
    PubMed    


  71. OLVERA A, Besho JM, Tanaka A, Safi HJ, et al
    Multiple Interventions to Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Tuberous Sclerosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e49-e51.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. MISTIRIAN AA, Lopez-Marco A, Adams B, Oo A, et al
    Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair During Early Stage of Pregnancy: Can and Should We Save the Baby?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e45-e48.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
    Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aorta Dissection After Self-expanding TAVR by Suprasternal Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e41-e44.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. FREEMAN KA, Arnaoutakis DJ, Martin TD, Fudge JC, et al
    Patent Ductus Arteriosus Exclusion Technique Using Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e53-e55.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2023
  75. SANDNER S, Kurlansky P
    Multi-arterial grafting and the challenge of redefining quality in coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00025.
    PubMed    


  76. MACKAY EJ, Zhang B, Shah RM, Augoustides JG, et al
    Predictors of Intraoperative Echocardiography: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(23)00021.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. VELEZ AK, Alejo D, Holmes SD, Fonner CE, et al
    Multiple Arterial Graft Use in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Surgeon Perspective vs Practice.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 3:S0003-4975(23)00002.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. WARD AF, Schaff HV, Dearani JA
    Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:20-24.
    PubMed    


  79. LUNDY EF, Karimi Galougahi K, Dominguez-Sulca D, Chowdhury E, et al
    Visualizing Inside Conduits-Intraoperative Screening of Grafts by Optical Coherence Tomography.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:266-271.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. SUEMATSU Y, Inoue T, Nishi S, Kurahashi K, et al
    Aortic Remodeling After Stepwise External Wrapping for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:51-60.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. LUTHRA S
    Distal Seal to Prevent Type 1b Endoleaks in Frozen Elephant Trunk Operation With Hybrid Stent Grafts in Acute Aortic Dissections.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:287.
    PubMed    


  82. ZHU H, Bu H
    Hybrid Surgical Technology: Suturing and Ballooning of Stent in Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:286-287.
    PubMed    


    December 2022
  83. GAUDINO MFL, An KR, Calhoon J
    Mechanisms for the Superiority of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Complex Coronary Artery Disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 29:S0003-4975(22)01625.
    PubMed    


  84. SAADAT S, Habib R, Engoren M, Mentz G, et al
    Multi-arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Practice Patterns in the USA: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 13:S0003-4975(22)01550.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. EGHTESADY P
    Limits of Fontan Procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2336-2337.
    PubMed    


  86. APPOO JJ
    Preventing Large Residual False Lumen: Next Step in Evolution of Surgical Treatment of Debakey Type I Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2224-2225.
    PubMed    


  87. SANDOVAL N, Chalela T, Giraldo-Grueso M, Sandoval-Trujillo P, et al
    2640 Meters Closer to the Stars: Does High Altitude Affect Fontan Results?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2330-2336.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. KIM JH, Lee SH, Lee S, Youn YN, et al
    Role of False Lumen Area Ratio in Late Aortic Events After Acute Type I Aortic Dissection Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2217-2224.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. PERCY E, Sabe AA, Hughes GC
    Is There A Role for Aortic Wrapping in Acute Type A Dissection?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2397.
    PubMed    


  90. O'BRIEN DJ, White A, Bozso SJ, Ferguson D, et al
    Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Stent Deployed in the Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e441-e442.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. ZHANG W, Pu Q, Mei J, Lin F, et al
    Combined Minimally Invasive Treatment of Delayed Aortoesophageal Fistula Caused by Fishbone.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e415-e418.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. ALOZIE A, Werner D, Schafmayer C, Yilmaz K, et al
    Management of Pulmonary Artery Synovial Sarcoma: The 3-Step Surgical Approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e443-e445.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. ERKILINC A, Ermerak NO, Zengin A, Olgun Yildizeli S, et al
    Is There Any Role of Pulmonary Endarterectomy in Pulmonary Arterial Hydatidosis?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2093-2099.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. OGAMI T, Sultan I
    Trends in Endovascular Management of Aberrant Subclavian Artery With Kommerell Diverticulum.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2171-2172.
    PubMed    


  95. FUKUHARA S, Ahmed Y, Shiomi S, Yang B, et al
    Aberrant Subclavian Arteries and Associated Kommerell Diverticulum: Endovascular vs Open Repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2163-2171.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2022
  96. CHEN Q, Bowdish ME
    Clopidogrel Resistance: Barrier to Effective Antiplatelet Therapy after Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 29:S0003-4975(22)01496.
    PubMed    


  97. SCHWANN TA, Vekstein AM, Engoren M, Grau-Sepulveda M, et al
    Peri-operative Anemia and Transfusions and Late Mortality in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 26:S0003-4975(22)01491.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  98. PEREZGROVAS-OLARIA R, Chadow D, Lau C, Rahouma M, et al
    Characteristics of postoperative atrial fibrillation and the effect of posterior pericardiotomy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)01426.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  99. FERRARIS VA
    Are There Risk Differences Uncovered by Measurements of Coronary Artery Graft Flow? More Work Needs to Be Done!
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)01398.
    PubMed    


  100. SOHN SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Paeng JC, et al
    Impact of Functional Versus Anatomic Complete Revascularization in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)01393.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  101. MAREK J, Jowett V, Khambadkone S, Tsang V, et al
    In Memoriam: Professor Marc R. de Leval (April 16, 1941-June 26, 2022) - An Exceptional, Inspirational, and Most Modest Man.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1974-1975.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  102. DIETZMAN TW, Soria S, DePaolo J, Gillespie MJ, et al
    Influence of Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow on Outcomes of Superior Cavopulmonary Connection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1771-1777.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  103. KINOSHITA T, Asai T, Suzuki T
    Outer Media Thickness at False Lumen and Secondary Aortic Dilatation After Acute Aortic Dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1646-1654.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  104. PERNOT M, d'Ostrevy N, Piperata A, Busuttil O, et al
    Percutaneous Total Aortic Arch Repair With In Situ Laser Fenestration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e389-e392.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  105. MA WG, Sun LZ
    How Will the Elephant Trunk Technique Evolve in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1586.
    PubMed    


  106. COSELLI JS, Frankel WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, et al
    Staged Repair of Extensive Aneurysms of the Thoracic Aorta by Using the Elephant Trunk Technique.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1578-1585.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  107. JANG YH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
    Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
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    November 2020
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