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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Cardiac dysfunction induced by experimental myocardial infarction impairs the host defense response to bacterial infection in mice because of reduced phagocytosis of Kupffer cells ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 08 February 2010
Yashiro Nogami, Manabu Kinoshita, Bonpei Takase, Akihito Inatsu, Masayuki Ishihara, Shuhji Seki, Tadaaki Maehara
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.005
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The effect of transplant center volume on survival after heart transplantation: A multicenter study CARDIOTHORACIC TRANSPLANTATION
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 08 February 2010
Jeffrey H. Shuhaiber, Jeff Moore, David B. Dyke
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.040
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The relationship of plasma transfusion from female and male donors with outcome after cardiac surgery ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 08 February 2010
Ian J. Welsby, Marla Troughton, Barbara Phillips-Bute, Rebecca Ramsey, Mary Lee Campbell, Nicholas Bandarenko, Joseph P. Mathew, Mark Stafford-Smith, for members of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Research Endeavors
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.12.035
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Right ventricular failure in patients with the HeartMate II continuous-flow left ventricular assist device: Incidence, risk factors, and effect on outcomes CARDIOTHORACIC TRANSPLANTATION
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 04 February 2010
Robert L. Kormos, Jeffrey J. Teuteberg, Francis D. Pagani, Stuart D. Russell, Ranjit John, Leslie W. Miller, Todd Massey, Carmelo A. Milano, Nader Moazami, Kartik S. Sundareswaran, David J. Farrar, for the HeartMate II Clinical Investigators
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.020
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Risk factor analysis for postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome and early mortality after pneumonectomy: The predictive value of preoperative lung perfusion distribution GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 04 February 2010
Joon Bum Kim, Sei Won Lee, Seung-Il Park, Yong Hee Kim, Dong Kwan Kim
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.021
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Normokalemic adenosine–lidocaine cardioplegia: Importance of maintaining a polarized myocardium for optimal arrest and reanimation EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 04 February 2010
Kathryn L. Sloots, Geoffrey P. Dobson
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.013
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.12.011
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.12.008
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Noninvasive estimation of left ventricular filling pressures in patients with heart failure after surgical ventricular restoration and restrictive mitral annuloplasty ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Ellen A. ten Brinke, Matteo Bertini, Robert J. Klautz, M. Louisa Antoni, Eduard R. Holman, Nico R. van de Veire, Jeroen J. Bax, Paul Steendijk
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.039
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Hybrid procedure as an alternative to surgical palliation of high-risk infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and its variants CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Prem S. Venugopal, Karyn P. Luna, David R. Anderson, Conal B. Austin, Eric Rosenthal, Thomas Krasemann, Shakeel A. Qureshi
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.037
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Secure closure of the tracheal incision after natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery with a silicone tracheal stent BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Yun-Hen Liu, Yi-Chen Wu, Tzu-Ping Chen, Po-Jen Ko
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.024
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Technical considerations to avoid pitfalls during transapical aortic valve implantation EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Daniel R. Wong, Jian Ye, Anson Cheung, John G. Webb, Ronald G. Carere, Samuel V. Lichtenstein
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.07.081
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Intermittent regurgitation caused by incomplete leaflet closure of the Medtronic ADVANTAGE bileaflet heart valve: Analysis of the underlying mechanism ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Walter B. Eichinger, Ina Hettich, Sabine Bleiziffer, Ralf Günzinger, Andrea Hutter, Robert Bauernschmitt, Ruediger Lange
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.001
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Thoracoscopic pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation and failed percutaneous ablation ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
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Manuel Castellá, Daniel Pereda, Carlos A. Mestres, Félix Gómez, Eduard Quintana, Jaume Mulet
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.009
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A formidable task: Population analysis predicts a deficit of 2000 cardiothoracic surgeons by 2030 EDITORIAL
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Thomas E. Williams, Benjamin Sun, Patrick Ross, Andrew M. Thomas
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.12.004
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Functional mitral stenosis after surgical annuloplasty for ischemic mitral regurgitation: Importance of subvalvular tethering in the mechanism and dynamic deterioration during exertion ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Kayoko Kubota, Yutaka Otsuji, Tetsuya Ueno, Chihaya Koriyama, Robert A. Levine, Ryuzo Sakata, Chuwa Tei
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.003
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Effect of pressure management during hypothermic selective cerebral perfusion on cerebral hemodynamics and metabolism in pigs EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BS
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Peter L. Haldenwang, Justus T. Strauch, Katharina Müllem, Hannah Reiter, Oliver Liakopoulos, Jürgen H. Fischer, Hildegard Christ, Thorsten Wahlers
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.021
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (636 KB)


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Explantation of a 44-year-old Starr–Edwards mitral valve for delayed hemolysis BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
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Joss Fernandez, Robert Saeid Farivar
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.011
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Efficacy of a novel bipolar radiofrequency ablation device on the beating heart for atrial fibrillation ablation: A long-term porcine study EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Rochus K. Voeller, Andreas Zierer, Shelly C. Lall, Shun-ichiro Sakamoto, Richard B. Schuessler, Ralph J. Damiano
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.06.034
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Effects of partial thrombosis on distal aorta after repair of acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 February 2010
Suk-Won Song, Byung-Chul Chang, Bum-Koo Cho, Gijong Yi, Young-Nam Youn, Sak Lee, Kyung-Jong Yoo
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.12.007
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.054
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Angiotensin II receptor type 1 is upregulated in atrial tissue of patients with rheumatic valvular disease with atrial fibrillation SURGERY FOR ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Hongliang Cong, Ximing Li, Lijun Ma, Hua Jiang, Yongmin Mao, Meilin Xu
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.035
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Laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication for diaphragmatic paralysis and eventration: An objective evaluation of short-term and midterm results GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Shawn S. Groth, Natasha M. Rueth, Teri Kast, Jonathan D'Cunha, Rosemary F. Kelly, Michael A. Maddaus, Rafael S. Andrade
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.020
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How much of the intraaortic balloon volume is displaced toward the coronary circulation? ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Christina Kolyva, George M. Pantalos, John R. Pepper, Ashraf W. Khir
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.015
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Are stentless valves hemodynamically superior to stented valves? Long-term follow-up of a randomized trial comparing Carpentier–Edwards pericardial valve with the Toronto Stentless Porcine Valve ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Gideon Cohen, Brandon Zagorski, George T. Christakis, Campbell D. Joyner, Jessica Vincent, Jeri Sever, Sumaya Harbi, Randi Feder-Elituv, Fuad Moussa, Bernard S. Goldman, Stephen E. Fremes
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.04.067
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Balloon-guided, tapered, Polyflex stent guidance: An atraumatic technique for successful stent placement through tight, rigid airway stenoses BRIEF COMMUNICATION
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Moishe Liberman, John C. Wain
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.061
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.04.068
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Use of carotid–subclavian arterial bypass and thoracic endovascular aortic repair to minimize cerebral ischemia in total aortic arch reconstruction EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 January 2010
Steve Xydas, Benjamin Wei, Hiroo Takayama, Mark Russo, Matthew Bacchetta, Craig R. Smith, Allan Stewart
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.040
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Selective endothelin-1 receptor type A inhibition in subjects undergoing cardiac surgery with preexisting left ventricular dysfunction: Influence on early postoperative hemodynamics ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
John M. Toole, John S. Ikonomidis, Wilson Y. Szeto, James L. Zellner, John Mulcahy, Rachael L. Deardorff, Francis G. Spinale
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.046
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Stage I Norwood: Optimal technical performance improves outcomes irrespective of preoperative physiologic status or case complexity SURGERY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
John M. Karamichalis, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Hua Liu, Petra Mamic, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Emile A. Bacha
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.011
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (147 KB)


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How much septal–lateral mitral annular reduction do you get with new ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation annuloplasty rings? ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
Wolfgang Bothe, Julia C. Swanson, Neil B. Ingels, D. Craig Miller
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.033
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (482 KB)


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Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus and low-grade dysplasia in combination with an antireflux procedure: A new paradigm EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
Ricardo S. dos Santos, Costas Bizekis, Michael Ebright, Michael DeSimone, Benedict D. Daly, Hiran C. Fernando
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.032
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Clinical depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and comorbid depression and posttraumatic stress disorder as risk factors for in-hospital mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery SURGERY FOR ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
Tam K. Dao, Danny Chu, Justin Springer, Raja R. Gopaldas, Deleene S. Menefee, Thomas Anderson, Emily Hiatt, Quang Nguyen
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.046
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Total aortic arch reconstruction with open placement of triple-branched stent graft for acute type A dissection BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 14 January 2010
Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, Gui-Can Zhang, Lin Lu
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.022
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Lower graft patency after off-pump than on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: An updated meta-analysis of randomized trials BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
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Hisato Takagi, Masafumi Matsui, Takuya Umemoto
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.045
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 December 2009
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.014
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Preoperative very short-term, high-dose erythropoietin administration diminishes blood transfusion rate in off-pump coronary artery bypass: A randomized blind controlled study ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 December 2009
Luca Weltert, Stefano D'Alessandro, Saverio Nardella, Fabiana Girola, Alessandro Bellisario, Daniele Maselli, Ruggero De Paulis
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.012
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Nonoperative thoracic duct embolization for traumatic thoracic duct leak: Experience in 109 patients GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 December 2009
Maxim Itkin, John C. Kucharczuk, Andrew Kwak, Scott O. Trerotola, Larry R. Kaiser
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.025
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Discussion
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 December 2009
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.036
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The effectiveness of prestorage leukocyte-reduced red blood cell transfusion on perioperative inflammatory response with a miniaturized biocompatible bypass system CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Kagami Miyaji, Takashi Miyamoto, Satoshi Kohira, Kei-ichi Itatani, Takahiro Tomoyasu, Hajime Sato, Kuniyoshi Ohara
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.016
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In vivo functional flowmetric behavior of the radial artery graft: Is the composite Y-graft configuration advantageous over conventional aorta–coronary bypass? ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Francesco Onorati, Antonino Salvatore Rubino, Lucia Cristodoro, Cristian Scalas, Sergio Nucera, Francesco Santini, Attilio Renzulli
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.028
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Treatment of irradiated poststernotomy sternal nonunion with autologous stem cell–impregnated bone matrix and sternal plating BRIEF COMMUNICATION
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Tomasz A. Timek, Stuart B. Goodman, Richard I. Whyte
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.037
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The successful application of simulation-based training in thoracic surgery residency EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
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Harold M. Burkhart, Jeffrey. B. Riley, Sarah. E. Hendrickson, George F. Glenn, James J. Lynch, Jackie J. Arnold, Joseph A. Dearani, Hartzell V. Schaff, Thoralf M. Sundt
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.029
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Four-arm robotic lobectomy for the treatment of early-stage lung cancer GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Giulia Veronesi, Domenico Galetta, Patrick Maisonneuve DipEng, Franca Melfi, Ralph Alexander Schmid, Alessandro Borri, Fernando Vannucci, Lorenzo Spaggiari
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.025
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Electron transport chain dysfunction in neonatal pressure-overload hypertrophy precedes cardiomyocyte apoptosis independent of oxidative stress EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
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Eric R. Griffiths, Ingeborg Friehs, Elisabeth Scherr, Dimitrios Poutias, Francis X. McGowan, Pedro J. del Nido
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.08.060
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Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass in extracardiac cavopulmonary connection: Does it really matter? CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Mohammad Ali Navabi, Saideh M. Rastegar, Abdolrazagh Kiani, Mahmood Gholam Ale Mohammad, Parvin Akbari Asbagh, Mohammad Reza Mirzaaghayan, Ali Pasha Meysamie, Reza Shabanian
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.031
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Type B thymoma: Is prognosis predicted only by World Health Organization classification? GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Hong Kwan Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Jhingook Kim, Young Mog Shim, Joungho Han, Kwhanmien Kim
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.024
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Characteristics and surgical outcomes of symptomatic patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with abnormal papillary muscle morphology undergoing papillary muscle reorientation SURGERY FOR ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Deborah H. Kwon, Nicholas G. Smedira, Maran Thamilarasan, Bruce W. Lytle, Harry Lever, Milind Y. Desai
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.045
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Is robotic mitral valve repair a reproducible approach? ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Wen Cheng, Gregory P. Fontana, Michele A. De Robertis, James Mirocha, Lawrence S.C. Czer, Robert M. Kass, Alfredo Trento
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.047
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Effects of surgical ventricular reconstruction on diastolic function at midterm follow-up ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Marisa Di Donato, Lorenzo Menicanti, Marco Ranucci, Serenella Castelvecchio, Carlo de Vincentiis, Josephal Salvia, Tammam Yussuf
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.027
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A new instrument of suction support adapter system for epicardial radiofrequency ablation EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Shinichi Kadoya, Go Watanabe, Yoshinao Koshida, Makoto Oda, Shojiro Yamaguchi
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.019
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Sustained local application of epidermal growth factor to accelerate reepithelialization of tracheal grafts EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC SCIENCE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 28 December 2009
Jinbo Zhao, Yong Han, Zhibo Liang, Zhipei Zhang, Qiang Lu, Xiaolong Yan, Xiaofei Li
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.036
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Reduction in incidence of deep sternal wound infections: Random or real? PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
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Evan Matros, Sary F. Aranki, Lauren R. Bayer, Siobhan McGurk, Jennifer Neuwalder, Dennis P. Orgill
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.006
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Changes in cardiac and cognitive function and self-reported outcomes at one year after coronary artery bypass grafting SURGERY FOR ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 December 2009
Lars Mathisen, Per Snorre Lingaas, Marit Helen Andersen, Per Kristian Hol, Per Morten Fredriksen, Kjetil Sundet, Berit Rokne, Astrid Klopstad Wahl, Erik Fosse
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.034
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Caseous calcification of the anterior mitral valve annulus presenting as intracardiac mass BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
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Sotiris C. Stamou, Alan C. Braverman, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.047
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Nonelective cardiac surgery in the elderly: Is it justified? ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
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Ravi K. Ghanta, Prem S. Shekar, Siobhan McGurk, Donna M. Rosborough, Sary F. Aranki
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.001
Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (347 KB)


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A follow-up of integrated positron emission tomography/computed tomography after curative resection of non–small cell lung cancer in asymptomatic patients GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
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Sukki Cho, Eung Bae Lee
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.055
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Esmark elastoplasty for bleeding ventricular assist device outflow graft associated with severe coagulopathy BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS
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Daniel J. DiBardino, Gregory S. Couper
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.052
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The use of spirometry testing prior to cardiac surgery may impact the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk prediction score: A prospective study in a cohort of patients at high risk for chronic lung disease PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 11 December 2009
Niv Ad, Linda Henry, Linda Halpin, Sharon Hunt, Scott Barnett, Pamela Crippen, Susan de Bullet, James Lamberti
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.10.010
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A novel approach to prevent spinal cord ischemia: Inoue stent graft with a side branch of small caliber for the reconstruction of the artery of Adamkiewicz ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 December 2009
Takeshi Shimamoto, Akira Marui, Yoshimasa Nagata, Mitsuru Sato, Naritatsu Saito, Takahide Takeda, Makiko Ueda, Tadashi Ikeda, Ryuzo Sakata, Kanji Inoue
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.05.006
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  • Corrected proofs: these are articles containing the authors' corrections. The content of the article will usually remain unchanged, and possible further corrections are fairly minor. Typically the only difference with the finally published article is that specific issue and page numbers have not yet been assigned.