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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

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    October 2025
  1. SWINNEN B, Olsthoorn JR, Mihl C, Smulders MW, et al
    Periprocedural myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass grafting: current clinical practices and future perspectives.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 9:ezaf344. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. LORUSSO R, Salazar L, Nersesian G, Milojevic M, et al
    EACTS Expert Consensus Document on protected cardiac surgery: pre-emptive use of temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery patients at high risk for perioperative low cardiac output syndrome.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 9:ezaf296. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. POTAPOV EV, Whitman G, John R, Lanmuller P, et al
    EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 9:ezaf330. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  4. VAN STEENBERGEN GJ, Li W, Verhagen A
    Cardiac Surgery during Pregnancy: When and How?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 7:ezaf345. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  5. BOEHM J, Amabile A, Holdenrieder S, Burri M, et al
    The geriatric nutritional risk index as an alternative to the Euroscore II in estimating cardiac surgery risk.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 3:ezaf335. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. SQUICCIMARRO E, Lorusso R, Boccaforno G, Buys D, et al
    Inadequate oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass drives inflammatory reaction after cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 3:ezaf340. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. YOSHIDA H, Shinkawa T, Maeda T, Nakayama Y, et al
    Surgical transition in pediatric aortic valve replacement: Long-Term outcomes of the konno and ross procedures.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Oct 3:ezaf341. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. PYEATTE SR, Rahimi M, Braasch MC, Marghitu T, et al
    Outcomes of Mitral Valve Surgery for Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation vs Ventricular Functional Mitral Regurgitation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf319.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. ARMAND E, Bernard C, Giraud J, Boutet A, et al
    Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery in France: Current Status and Workforce Projections to 2040.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf313.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  10. Corrigendum to: Differential Outcomes of Indication-Specific Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf327.
    PubMed    


    September 2025
  11. SUZUKI S, Asakura K, Masai K, Kaseda K, et al
    Real-World outcomes of limited resection for tumors greater than 20 mm in non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 29:ezaf322. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. MITCHELL HK, Pujol FE, Franklin RC, Ambler G, et al
    Risk models for monitoring post-operative complication rates after pediatric cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 26:ezaf317. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. HUBRICH J, Grefen L, Zorin A, Richert E, et al
    Biogenic Polymers for Congenital Cardiac Surgery: In Vitro Durability Testing.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 23:ezaf310. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  14. KLEI DS, Sabaoglu R, Mokhles MM, de Heer LM, et al
    Sternal complications after clamshell surgery for (heart-)lung transplantation-A systematic literature review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 23:ezaf318. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. WRIGHT GM, Egan AJM, Mack JM, Clatworthy S, et al
    PHASE 2 dose ranging trial of VGT-309 for molecular imaging of cancer during pulmonary resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 23:ezaf314. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. DUEHMKE R, Hassan M, Page A, Krishnan U, et al
    Impact of donation after circulatory death heart transplantation on clinical outcomes after listing for heart transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 23:ezaf315. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. YAHYA A, Madni MA, Tu-Zahra F, Khan E, et al
    Navigating methodological pitfalls: A critical review of iatrogenic aortic dissection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery for atrioventricular valves and atrial structures.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 19:ezaf306. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  18. SANDNER S, Hirofuji A, Mantaj P, Di Franco A, et al
    Outcomes of no-touch vs conventionally harvested saphenous veins for coronary artery bypass surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized trials.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 10:ezaf297. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. NIINAMI H, Endo Y, Morita K, Hattori M, et al
    Long-term outcomes following off-Pump coronary artery bypass grafting using only three in situ arterial grafts.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 8:ezaf289. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. ARMAND E, Fourdrain A, Todesco A, Brioude G, et al
    Outcomes of non-small cell lung cancer resection in patients with synchronous brain metastases.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 2:ezaf292. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. XU Y, Wang Z, Tao Y, Zhang J, et al
    Ground-Glass Opacity Component as a Protective Factor for Patients With Invasive Adenocarcinoma
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf285.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. LANGMUUR SJJ, Veen KM, Derks D, Mokhles MM, et al
    Sustainable Employability in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review Identifying Job Demands and Resources.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf275.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. BILGILI A, Pendarvis J, Sharaf OM, Peek GJ, et al
    Analysis of UNOS: Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant in Paediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf290.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. RUSCA GIMENEZ M, Gonzalez-Rivas D, Gomez Tabales J, Bosinceanu ML, et al
    Uniportal Robotic-Assisted Sleeve Resection of the Left Main Bronchus and Secondary Carinal Reconstruction for Typical Carcinoid Tumour.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf280.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. HE H, Yu C, Yang Y, Maessen JG, et al
    Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Virtual Simulation of Patient-Specific Anatomy for Procedural Planning in Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf283.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  26. LEE JO, Lee GD, Choi S, Kim HR, et al
    Beyond the Lung: Distinct Recurrence Patterns of Mucinous and Non-mucinous Lung Adenocarcinoma After Surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf282.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. WASFY JH, Etiwy M, Zhao Y, Gustus SK, et al
    Aortic valve replacement and mortality in asymptomatic individuals with severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular hypertrophy.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Sep 1:ezaf211. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2025
  28. SALEM R, Rashid H, Karimian-Tabrizi A, Hlavicka J, et al
    Twenty years' experience with minimally invasive aortic valve repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 29:ezaf294. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. KIM IH, Lee HP, Lee GD, Choi S, et al
    Wedge resection versus segmentectomy in early-stage lung cancer considering resection margin and lymph node evaluation: A retrospective study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 28:ezaf281. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. KOFLER M, Berretta P, Bonaros N, Cresce GD, et al
    Endo-aortic balloon occlusion Vs. transthoracic clamping in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 26:ezaf258. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. MASSIMI G, Matteucci M, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, et al
    Repair versus Replacement in mitral valve papillary muscle rupture: a multicenter study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 22:ezaf284. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. MCCULLOUGH KA, Eisenga JB, Banwait JK, Hale SM, et al
    Surgical ablation of preexisting atrial fibrillation during aortic valve replacement in Medicare beneficiaries.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 19:ezaf278. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. COLSON PH, Gaudriot B, Provenchere S, Rozec B, et al
    Half-dose versus full dose of aprotinin in cardiac surgery: a post-hoc analysis of the aprotinin European Registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 13:ezaf260. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. ALABBADI SH, Iribarne A, Rodes-Cabau J, Doenst T, et al
    The evolving risk of infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 13:ezaf274. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. STENMAN M, Jackson V, Sarnholm J, Falk A, et al
    Beyond the heart: The significance of depression in cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 8:ezaf277. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  36. BEUSHAUSEN C, D'Ambrosio PD, Costa R, Cmelak L, et al
    Sex differences in health-related quality of life following pulmonary resection: a systematic review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 4:ezaf271. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. ZHANG K, Zhou C, Gao S, Wang B, et al
    Differential outcomes of indication-specific coronary artery bypass grafting in acute type A aortic dissection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 4:ezaf270. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. KAWASHIMA M, Ijiri N, Konoeda C, Toyokawa G, et al
    Extended use of central veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in lung transplantation for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 4:ezaf256. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. ZANNIS K, Messi P, Biondi R, Khelil N, et al
    Early follow-up of Roman Arch mitral valve repair technique: the Paris experience.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Aug 4:ezaf262. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  40. HUSSEIN N, Eid M, Olsthoorn J, Nagele F, et al
    The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery-Core Curriculum for the Cardiac/Cardiovascular Surgeon.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf230.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  41. Corrigendum to: Preoperative consecutive treatment with isoprenaline and adenosine is safe and reduces ischaemia-reperfusion injury in a porcine model of cardiac surgery with recent acute myocardial infarction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf253.
    PubMed    


  42. LIU Y, Xu E, Kong F, Hou G, et al
    Subxiphoid Thoracoscopic Surgery Is Safe and Feasible for the Treatment of Anterior Mediastinal Teratomas: A Multicentre Retrospective Study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf267.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. NORTON EL, Patel PM, Levine D, Wei JW, et al
    The Impact of Age on Aortic Root Replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf257.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. COLOMBIER C, Allain G, Durocher L, Ragot S, et al
    Development and Validation of a Surgical Performance Assessment Scale for Lung Lobectomy and Lymph Node Dissection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf265.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  45. ASCIONE R, Stasiak JR, Baz-Lopez D, Serrani M, et al
    Material Safety of Styrene-Block-Ethylene/Butylene-Block-Styrene Copolymers Used for Cardiac Valves: 6-Month In Vivo Results from a Juvenile Sheep Model.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf266.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. SAHA S, Zauner B, Schnackenburg P, Rizas K, et al
    The Role of Surgery in Contemporary Infective Endocarditis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf259.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. SANDNER S, Gaudino M, Agewall S, Bonalumi G, et al
    Antithrombotic therapy after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a Clinical Consensus Statement of the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Surgery, the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, and the European Association for Cardio-Thor
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf243.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2025
  48. RAM E, Lau C, Gregg A, Harik L, et al
    Planned versus emergency coronary artery bypass grafting during elective aortic root replacement: short- and long-term outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 30:ezaf255. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. MALLET M, Todesco A, Drevet G, Rodriguez A, et al
    Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis after lung transplantation: factors associated and long-term outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 30:ezaf247. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. DONG T, Briffa N, Narayan P, Chan J, et al
    Cardiac Surgery during and after the Pandemic: A Retrospective Analysis of UK Trends and Outcomes.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 28:ezaf246. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. BAYON MA, Scheurwater MA, Verberkmoes NJ, Mariani MA, et al
    "Concomitant surgical ablation in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardiac surgery for isolated coronary and aortic valve disease: a multicentre study from The Netherlands Heart Registration".
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 28:ezaf244. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. EREZ E, Squiers JJ, Dorton CW, DiMaio JM, et al
    Strengthening the evidence base for surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation in closed-atrium cardiac surgery: a call to action.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 26:ezaf252. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  53. HEUTS S, Swinnen B, Oosterlinck W, Gollmann-Tepekoylu C, et al
    Refining the diagnosis of periprocedural myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery: Time to embrace the EACTS algorithm?
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 25:ezaf251. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed    


  54. SUDA K, Fujino K, Yoshikawa M, Shien K, et al
    Similar trend in benefit of adjuvant platinum in lung cancer patients irrespective of epidermal growth factor receptor mutation status.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 21:ezaf239. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. AKAMINE T, Nakajima D, Oshima Y, Sakanoue I, et al
    Impact of severe skeletal muscle loss during the waiting period on prognosis in lung transplantation for interstitial lung disease.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 18:ezaf240. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  56. SUNDSTROM A, Larsson M, Falk A, Stenman M, et al
    Assessing the safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes of a fast-track strategy in open cardiac surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 17:ezaf238. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. PHILPOTT HT, Murphy R, McCausland C, Gao Y, et al
    Perioperative outcomes of lung cancer surgery in women: a canadian nationwide retrospective cohort study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 12:ezaf236. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. TAKAMORI S, Nakatsuka M, Watanabe H, Suzuki J, et al
    Lobectomy is the preferred choice than sublobar resection for centrally located clinical stage i non-small cell lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 11:ezaf233. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. BAE SY, Lee S, Yoon SH, Yun T, et al
    Impact of cardiothoracic residents on perioperative outcomes in lung cancer surgery.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 10:ezaf234. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. THIO MSY, Noordzij PG, Ruven HJT, Reniers T, et al
    Redefinition of myocardial infarction after cardiac surgery: a two-center clinical evaluation of the proposed european association for cardio-thoracic surgery algorithm for the diagnosis of perioperative myocardial injury and infarction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 9:ezaf231. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. SHIBATA R, Seki T, Takeda Y, Iwaya T, et al
    External validation of mortality prediction models in japanese transcatheter aortic valve replacement registry.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 9:ezaf227. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. TIAN Z, Yang H, Zhang J, Liu D, et al
    What's the optimal duration of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for resectable non-small cell lung cancer: a real-world study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 7:ezaf218. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. DE PAULIS R, Bakhtiary F, Ahmad AE, Andreas M, et al
    Gender-based outcomes following surgical aortic valve replacement: a multicentre propensity score matching analysis.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jul 3:ezaf099. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. ANDERSON RH, Sanchez-Quintana D, Cook AC
    Avoiding damage to the atrioventricular conduction axis during surgical closure of ventricular septal defects.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf154.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. HUANG S, Song X, Shi Q, Li J, et al
    Chest tube management after pulmonary resection.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf190.
    PubMed    


  66. XIAO R, Li F, Yu S
    Commentary on 'Seven-year outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented bovine pericardial bioprosthesis in over 1100 patients: a prospective multicentre analysis'.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf153.
    PubMed    


  67. GALEONE A, Cleuziou J, Perrone F, Maffei I, et al
    Gender disparities in authorship in European cardio-thoracic journals.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf205.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  68. KIM BR, Lim L, You J, Yoon S, et al
    Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided alveolar recruitment in thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation: a randomized-controlled trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf204.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. VAN DER ZANDE JA, Siromakha S, Peters PNJ, Youssef G, et al
    Valve replacement during pregnancy: literature review including new data from the Registry Of Pregnancy And Cardiac disease III.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf180.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. NAJM HK, Ahmad M, Karamlou T, El-Yaman M, et al
    Ventricular switch procedure: updated outcomes and lessons learned.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf155.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. LEMA G
    Renal failure post cardiac surgery, a complicated subject with still many unresolved issues.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf150.
    PubMed    


  72. TSUBOKAWA N, Tsutani Y, Hishida T, Saji H, et al
    Quality comparison of mediastinal lymph node dissection between video-assisted thoracic surgery and open thoracotomy: a supplementary analysis of the phase 3 Japan Clinical Oncology Group 1413 trialdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf206.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. GIERLINGER G, Diaz-Gil D, Tulzer A, Mair R, et al
    Eliminating left ventricular outlet stenosis lowers the risk for endocardial fibroelastosis recurrencedagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf214.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. CHAN J, Fudulu DP, Dong T, Vohra HA, et al
    An Analysis of Trainees' Operative Experiences Over the Past 16 Years Based on the Requirements of the New 2021 Cardiothoracic Surgery Curriculum in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf228.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  75. KALLI A, Vistbacka J, Moilanen E, Jarvela K, et al
    Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block and Full Sternotomy; A Randomized Trial.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf226.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  76. DE LA CUESTA M, Marin-Cuartas M, de Waha S, Milojevic M, et al
    Surgical Implications of the 2023 ESC Endocarditis Guidelines Endorsed by EACTS: Bridging Guidelines and Practice.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf225.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. PAN H, Chen H, Ge Z, Tian Y, et al
    Lobectomy Versus Sub-lobectomy for Clinical Stage IA (
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf224.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. CHIBA Y, Miyajima M, Takahashi Y, Tsuruta K, et al
    Histological Evaluation of Human Pulmonary Artery Intimal Damage Caused by Various Clamp Techniques.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf232.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    June 2025
  79. DOENST T, Gregg AC, Kirov H, Di Franco A, et al
    Surgical vs. transcatheter treatment of aortic valve stenosis-A meta-analysis of low-risk randomized trials with completed 5-year follow-up.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 28:ezaf215. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. GUARIENTO A, Cattapan C, Doulamis IP, Tobota Z, et al
    Aortic valve surgery in adolescents and young adults: analysis of early operative data from the european congenital heart surgeons association database.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 26:ezaf101. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. FINKE J, Pasierski M, Dabrowski EJ, Kurasz A, et al
    Permanent pacemaker implantation following mitral valve surgery. State-of-the-art scoping review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 26:ezaf210. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  82. VAIKOM HOUSE A, Singh A, Sapruangrang A, Jaeggi E, et al
    Borderline left ventricular hypoplasia without significant aortic or mitral stenosis: Cardiac magnetic resonance criteria for biventricular repair.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 19:ezaf203. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. CATTAPAN C, Guariento A, Jacobs JP, Bleiweis MS, et al
    Tailored preoperative assessment in neonatal cardiac surgery: A European congenital heart surgeons' association study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 18:ezaf178. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. RAJESH K, Chung M, Levine D, Hohri Y, et al
    Unplanned coronary artery bypass graft in aortic root replacement.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 18:ezaf193. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. KOWALEWSKI M, Dabrowski EJ, Kurasz A, Swieczkowski M, et al
    Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with concomitant cardiac surgery. A state-of-the-art review.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 17:ezaf187. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. FLORIAN A, Auer J, Reichardt B, Krotka P, et al
    The choice of surgical aortic valve replacement type and mid-term outcomes in 50 to 65-year-olds: Results of the AUTHEARTVISIT study.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 17:ezaf200. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. HINKOV H, Roehrich L, Lee CB, Klein C, et al
    Transcatheter management of left-sided valvular heart disease following heart transplantation.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 11:ezaf191. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. KIM CH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Sohn SH, et al
    Platelet drug response assay in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jun 4:ezaf183. doi: 10.1093.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. QIU T, Hou F, Wu J, Wu Z, et al
    Concurrent spread through air spaces in dominant tumours impacts prognosis in synchronous multiple primary lung adenocarcinoma.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf163.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. ZHANG M, Muriana P, Lampridis S, Qu LC, et al
    Prevalence and anatomical characteristics of the left medial basal pulmonary segment: a retrospective cohort study using three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf165.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. DAGNEGARD H, Schneider AW, Timmermans PT, Glaser N, et al
    Sex difference in aortic root replacement with a stentless bioprosthesisdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf161.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. HARADA T, Nakano T, Fujita S
    Aortic arch configurations according to reconstruction methods following the Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndromedagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf143.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. BAUER SJ, Sugimura Y, Schoettler FI, Immohr MB, et al
    Iatrogenic aortic dissection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery for atrioventricular valves and atrial structuresdagger.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025;67:ezaf135.
    PubMed     Abstract available


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    Pain Catastrophizing Scale as a predictor for acute postoperative pain following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy.
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    February 2024
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    January 2024
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    November 2023
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    October 2023
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