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Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 September 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.054 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (46 KB)
Long-term results of the Heller–Dor operation with intraoperative manometry for the treatment of esophageal achalasia • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 September 2010 Sandro Mattioli, Alberto Ruffato, Marialuisa Lugaresi, Vladimiro Pilotti, Beatrice Aramini, Frank D'Ovidio The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.053 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (285 KB)
Absorbable pulmonary arterial banding. An optimal strategy for muscular or residual ventricular septal defects • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 03 September 2010 Norihiko Oka, Christian P. Brizard, Matthew Liava’a, Yves d’Udekem The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.04.044 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (109 KB)
Seasonality of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in the United States: A 10-year time–series analysis • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 03 September 2010 Pirooz Eghtesady, Anoop Brar, Matthew Hall The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.060 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (209 KB)
Comparison of the effectiveness and safety of a new de-airing technique with a standardized carbon dioxide insufflation technique in open left heart surgery: A randomized clinical trial • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 03 September 2010 Faleh Al-Rashidi, Maya Landenhed, Sten Blomquist, Peter Höglund, Per-Axel Karlsson, Leif Pierre, Bansi Koul The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.013 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (156 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.048 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (43 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.059 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (41 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.055 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Effects of selective cyclooxygenase-2 and nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibition on ischemic myocardium • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Michael P. Robich, Louis M. Chu, Jun Feng, Thomas A. Burgess, Roger J. Laham, Cesario Bianchi, Frank W. Sellke The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.057 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (884 KB)
Diazoxide maintenance of myocyte volume and contractility during stress: Evidence for a non-sarcolemmal KATP channel location • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Angela D. Sellitto, Sara K. Maffit, Ashraf S. Al-Dadah, Haixia Zhang, Richard B. Schuessler, Colin G. Nichols, Jennifer S. Lawton The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.047 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (669 KB)
General thoracic surgery is safe in patients taking clopidogrel (Plavix) • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Robert James Cerfolio, Douglas J. Minnich, Ayesha S. Bryant The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.051 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (142 KB)
A combined procedure of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair and coronary artery bypass grafting: Report of two cases • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Saina Attaran, Mark Field, Manoj Kuduvalli, Aung Oo The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.022 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (43 KB)
Optimized temporary biventricular pacing acutely improves intraoperative cardiac output after weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass: A substudy of a randomized clinical trial • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Daniel Y. Wang, Marc E. Richmond, T. Alexander Quinn, Ajay J. Mirani, Alexander Rusanov, Vinay Yalamanchi, Alan D. Weinberg, Santos E. Cabreriza, Henry M. Spotnitz The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.004 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (456 KB)
Cardiotomy suction, but not open venous reservoirs, activates coagulofibrinolysis in coronary artery surgery • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Atsushi Nakahira, Yasuyuki Sasaki, Hidekazu Hirai, Mitsunori Matsuo, Akimasa Morisaki, Shigefumi Suehiro, Toshihiko Shibata The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.024 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (351 KB)
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension in pediatric patients • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Michael M. Madani, Lara M. Wittine, William R. Auger, Peter F. Fedullo, Kim M. Kerr, Nick H. Kim, Victor J. Test, Jolene M. Kriett, Stuart W. Jamieson The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
One single dose of histidine–tryptophan–ketoglutarate solution gives equally good myocardial protection in elective mitral valve surgery as repetitive cold blood cardioplegia: A prospective randomized study • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Bjørn Braathen, Anders Jeppsson, Henrik Scherstén, Ole M. Hagen, Øystein Vengen, Helena Rexius, Vincenzo Lepore, Theis Tønnessen The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (214 KB)
The “thymopericardial fat flap”: A versatile flap in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 August 2010 Alain Wurtz, Francis Juthier, Massimo Conti, André Vincentelli The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.005 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (890 KB)
Aortic dissection caused by aortitis associated with hepatitis C virus–related cryoglobulinemia • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 August 2010 Naoto Fukunaga, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Michihiro Nasu, Yukikatsu Okada The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.021 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (190 KB)
Sutureless replacement of aortic valves with St Jude Medical mechanical valve prostheses and Nitinol attachment rings: Feasibility in long-term (90-day) pig experiments • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 August 2010 Eric Berreklouw, Bart Koene, Filip De Somer, Stefaan Bouchez, Koen Chiers, Yves Taeymans, Guido J. Van Nooten The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.014 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1167 KB) | Add-Ons
Mitroflow pericardial aortic bioprosthesis in patients younger than 60 years • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Charles A. Yankah The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.015 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Covered stents for the treatment of life-threatening cervical esophageal anastomotic leaks • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Amitabh Chak, Rohit Singh, Philip A. Linden The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.019 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (258 KB)
Infections occurring during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation use in adult patients • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Hsin-Yun Sun, Wen-Je Ko, Pi-Ru Tsai, Chun-Chuan Sun, Yin-Yin Chang, Ching-Wen Lee, Yee-Chun Chen The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (165 KB)
Tumor angiogenesis in predicting the survival of patients with stage I lung cancer • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Baris Medetoglu, Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu, Adalet Demir, Huseyin Melek, Nur Buyukpinarbasili, Neslihan Fener, Seyyit Ibrahim Dincer The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.002 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (93 KB)
Heparinized cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and low systemic anticoagulation: An analysis of nearly 6000 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Eivind Øvrum, Geir Tangen, Stein Tølløfsrud, Bjørn Skeie, Mari Anne L. Ringdal, Reidar Istad, Rolf Øystese The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.003 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (87 KB)
Echocardiographically based treatment of chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Antonio M. Calafiore, Angela L. Iacò, Antonio Bivona, Egidio Varone, Salvo Scandura, Patrizia Greco, Antonella Romeo, Michele Di Mauro The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.008 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (169 KB) | Add-Ons
Intravenous omega-3, a technique to prevent an excessive innate immune response to cardiac surgery in a rodent gut ischemia model • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 John Byrne, Jonathan McGuinness, Gang Chen, Arnold D.K. Hill, Mark J. Redmond The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.04.030 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (340 KB)
Pulsed ultrasounds accelerate healing of rib fractures in an experimental animal model: An effective new thoracic therapy? • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Norberto Santana-Rodríguez, Bernardino Clavo, Leandro Fernández-Pérez, José C. Rivero, María M. Travieso, María D. Fiuza, Jesús Villar, José M. García-Castellano, Octavio Hernández-Pérez, Antonio Déniz The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.028 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (714 KB)
Outcomes of 1½- or 2-ventricle conversion for patients initially treated with single-ventricle palliation • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Takaya Hoashi, Edward L. Bove, Eric J. Devaney, Jennifer C. Hirsch, Richard G. Ohye The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.006 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (87 KB)
Role of biofilm in Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis ventricular assist device driveline infections • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 August 2010 Faustino A. Toba, Hirokazu Akashi, Carlos Arrecubieta, Franklin D. Lowy The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (679 KB)
A simplified technique of full-thickness transabdominal laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 August 2010 Rajeev Pathak Misra, Jess Schwartz The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.046 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (158 KB)
The use of ventricular assist devices in pediatric patients with univentricular hearts • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 August 2010 Christina J. VanderPluym, Ivan M. Rebeyka, David B. Ross, Holger Buchholz The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.038 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (52 KB)
Thyroid storm after coronary artery bypass grafting • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 August 2010 Lawrence T. Bish, Joseph E. Bavaria, John Augoustides The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.034 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (54 KB)
Risk model of in-hospital mortality after pulmonary resection for cancer: A national database of the French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (Epithor) • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 August 2010 Alain Bernard, Caroline Rivera, Pierre Benoit Pages, Pierre Emmanuel Falcoz, Eric Vicaut, Marcel Dahan The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.044 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (331 KB)
Predictive value of preoperative tissue Doppler echocardiographic analysis for postoperative atrial fibrillation after pulmonary resection for lung cancer • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 09 August 2010 Takashi Nojiri, Hajime Maeda, Yukiyasu Takeuchi, Yasunobu Funakoshi, Ryoji Maekura, Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Meinoshin Okumura The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.073 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (120 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.053 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
Pulmonary valve replacement in repaired tetralogy of Fallot by left thoracotomy avoid ascending aorta injury • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Roland Henaine, Naoki Yoshimura, Sylvie Di Filippo, Jean Ninet The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.041 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (262 KB)
Surgical pitfalls of excising an intramyocardial lipoma • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Abdallah K. Alameddine, Victor K. Alimov, George S. Turner, David W. Deaton The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.043 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (596 KB)
Fetal surgical management of congenital heart block in a hydropic fetus: Lessons learned from a clinical experience • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Pirooz Eghtesady, Erik C. Michelfelder, Timothy K. Knilans, David P. Witte, Peter B. Manning, Timothy M. Crombleholme The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.048 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (792 KB)
Composite reconstruction with cryopreserved fascia lata, single mandibular titanium plate, and polyglactin mesh after redo surgery and radiation therapy for recurrent chest wall liposarcoma • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Gaetano Rocco, Flavio Fazioli, Rocco Cerra, Rosario Salvi The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.050 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (402 KB)
Aortic dissection and rupture in adolescents after tetralogy of Fallot repair • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Igor E. Konstantinov, Tyson A. Fricke, Yves d'Udekem, Terry Robertson The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.045 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (276 KB)
Salvage surgery for advanced non–small cell lung cancer after response to gefitinib • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Tomoyuki Hishida, Kanji Nagai, Tetsuya Mitsudomi, Kohei Yokoi, Haruhiko Kondo, Hirohisa Horinouchi, Hirohiko Akiyama, Takeshi Nagayasu, Masahiro Tsuboi, The Japan Clinical Oncology Group The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.035 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (61 KB)
Sutureless aortic valve replacement with the Trilogy Aortic Valve System: Multicenter experience • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Ingo Breitenbach, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, Leo A. Bockeria, Jerzy Sadowski, Christoph Schmitz, Boguslaw Kapelak, Krzysztof Bartus, Ravil Muratov, Wolfgang Harringer The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.042 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (637 KB)
Selective antegrade cerebral perfusion during aortic arch surgery confers survival and neuroprotective advantages • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Mohammad Shihata, Rohan Mittal, A. Senthilselvan, David Ross, Arvind Koshal, John Mullen, Roderick MacArthur The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.047 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (186 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.052 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (62 KB)
Norwood procedure using modified Blalock–Taussig shunt: Beware of the circle of Willis • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Selma O. Algra, Floris Groenendaal, Ton Schouten, Felix Haas The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.049 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (301 KB)
Discussion • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.055 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (50 KB)
Aortic valve repair by cusp extension for rheumatic aortic insufficiency in children: Long-term results and impact of extension material • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Patrick O. Myers, Cécile Tissot, Jan T. Christenson, Mustafa Cikirikcioglu, Yacine Aggoun, Afksendiyos Kalangos The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.036 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (329 KB)
Tissue-derived proinflammatory effect of adenosine A2B receptor in lung ischemia–reperfusion injury • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Farshad Anvari, Ashish K. Sharma, Lucas G. Fernandez, Tjasa Hranjec, Katya Ravid, Irving L. Kron, Victor E. Laubach The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.051 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (227 KB)
Protecting the aged heart during cardiac surgery: The potential benefits of del Nido cardioplegia • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Stacy B. O'Blenes, Camille Hancock Friesen, Ahmad Ali, Susan Howlett The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.004 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (274 KB)
Predictors for hemodynamic improvement with temporary pacing after pediatric cardiac surgery • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Scott R. Ceresnak, Robert H. Pass, Thomas J. Starc, Allan J. Hordof, William J. Bonney, Ralph S. Mosca, Leonardo Liberman The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.03.048 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (84 KB)
Simple preoperative management for cold agglutinins before cardiac surgery • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 22 July 2010 Shinji Kanemitsu, Koji Onoda, Kiyohito Yamamoto, Hideto Shimpo The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.030 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (90 KB)
Long-term results of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in atherosclerotic aneurysms involving the descending aorta • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 22 July 2010 Martin Czerny, Martin Funovics, Gottfried Sodeck, Julia Dumfarth, Maria Schoder, Andrzej Juraszek, Tomasz Dziodzio, Daniel Zimpfer, Christian Loewe, Johannes Lammer, Raphael Rosenhek, Marek Ehrlich, Michael Grimm The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.031 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (167 KB)
Dynamic effects of the Nuss procedure on the spine in asymmetric pectus excavatum • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 22 July 2010 Tomohisa Nagasao, Masahiko Noguchi, Junpei Miyamoto, Hua Jiang, Weijin Ding, Yusuke Shimizu, Kazuo Kishi The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.025 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1818 KB)
A rare case of vascular ring: Retroesophageal artery between the right brachiocephalic artery and the left descending aorta • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Yoshio Ootaki, Mohamed Sulaiman, Ross M. Ungerleider The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.019 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (226 KB)
Disseminated primary coccidioidomycosis of the chest wall • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Kimberly Evans, Royce F. Calhoun, Hugh Black, David T. Cooke The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.022 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (307 KB)
Video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy and talc poudrage for spontaneous pneumothoraces: Effect on short-term lung function • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Luc Dubois, Richard A. Malthaner The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.026 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (79 KB)
Tracheostomy after pediatric cardiac surgery: Frequency, indications, and outcomes • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Timothy Cotts, Jennifer Hirsch, Marc Thorne, Robert Gajarski The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.027 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (159 KB)
Rehabilitation of pulmonary artery in congenital unilateral absence of intrapericardial pulmonary artery • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Gi Beom Kim, Ji Eun Ban, Eun Jung Bae, Chung Il Noh, Woong Han Kim, Jeong Ryul Lee, Yong Jin Kim The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.072 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (343 KB)
Decellularization reduces immunogenicity of sheep pulmonary artery vascular patches • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 July 2010 Eric J. Lehr, Gina R. Rayat, Brian Chiu, Thomas Churchill, Locksley E. McGann, James Y. Coe, David B. Ross The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.02.060 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1170 KB)
Double-barrel Damus–Kaye–Stansel operation is better than end-to-side Damus–Kaye–Stansel operation for preserving the pulmonary valve function: The importance of preserving the shape of the pulmonary sinus • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 July 2010 Yasuhiro Fujii, Shingo Kasahara, Yasuhiro Kotani, Masami Takagaki, Sadahiko Arai, Shin-ichi Otsuki, Shunji Sano The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (240 KB)
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