DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 04 · Volume 59 · June 2011 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-22030

Editorial

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Heinemann, M. K.: Letter from the Editor

Reviews

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Calafiore, A. M.; Iacò, A. L.; Abukoudair, W.; Penco, M.; Di Mauro, M.: Left Ventricular Surgical Remodeling after the STICH Trial

Original Cardiovascular

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Skrabal, C. A.; Czaja, J.; Honz, K.; Emini, R.; Hannekum, A.; Friedl, R.: Adiponectin – Its Potential to Predict and Prevent Coronary Artery Disease
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Iskesen, I.; Eserdag, M.; Kurdal, A. T.; Cerrahoglu, M.; Sirin, B. H.: Preoperative NT-proBNP Levels: A Reliable Parameter to Estimate Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients
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Abicht, J.-M.; Bauer, A.; Christ, F.; Vicol, C.: A Haemodynamic Study during OPCAB Surgery Using a New Multi-Suction Cardiac Positioner
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Kappert, U.; Ouda, A.; Virmani, R.; Mettler, D.; Matschke, K.; Demertzis, S.: The C-Port xV® Vascular Anastomosis System: Results from an Animal Trial
226
Albes, J. M.: Invited Commentary
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Demertzis, S.: Reply
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Gaudino, M.; Anselmi, A.; Glieca, F.; Tsiopoulos, V.; Pragliola, C.; Morelli, M.; Possati, G.: Contemporary Results for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery
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Sucker, C.; Litmathe, J.; Feindt, P.; Zotz, R.: Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100) as a Useful Tool for the Prediction of Transfusion Requirements during Aortic Valve Replacement
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Drews, T.; Pasic, M.; Buz, S.; Unbehaun, A.; Dreysse, S.; Kukucka, M.; Mladenow, A.; Hetzer, R.: Transcranial Doppler Sound Detection of Cerebral Microembolism during Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation

Original Cardiovascular/Society Paper

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Geidel, S.; Lass, M.; Krause, K.; Schneider, C.; Boczor, S.; Kuck, K.-H.; Ostermeyer, J.; Schmoeckel, M.: Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Coronary Surgery

Original Thoracic

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Zabeck, H.; Muley, T.; Dienemann, H.; Hoffmann, H.: Management of Chylothorax in Adults: When is Surgery Indicated?

Case Reports/Cardiac

247
Albes, J. M.; Claus, T.: Reversed Root for Entirely Biological Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Replacement in a Patient with Endocarditis and Mediastinitis
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Emmert, M. Y.; Weber, B.; Theusinger, O. M.; Hoerstrup, S. P.; Falk, V.; Grünenfelder, J.; Plass, A.: Delayed Two-Step Free Wall Rupture of the Right and Left Ventricular Wall after Myocardial Infarction
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Menon, P. R.; Doenst, T.; Ender, J.; Mohr, F. W.; Mathioudakis, D.: Surgical Treatment of an Aorto-Right Atrial Fistula as a Complication of Tricuspid Valve Repair
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Schroeter, T.; Bittner, H.; Subramanian, S.; Hänsig, M.; Mohr, F.; Borger, M.: Life-Threatening Hemothorax Resulting from Lung Hernia after Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Case Reports/Thoracic

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Huang, T.-W.; Huang, H.-K.; Hsu, H.-H.; Lee, S.-C.: Cystic Pulmonary Tuberculoma