DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 03 · Volume 51 · June 2003 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-2671

Editorial

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Robicsek, F.; Holleman, J. H.; Roush, T. S.; Skipper, E. R.; Robicsek, S. A.; Lyons, M.: Peri-operative Intraaortic Balloon Assist, Decreasing Complications to the Minimum

Original Cardiovascular

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Südkamp, M.; Lercher, A. J.; Müller-Riemenschneider, F.; LaRosee, K.; Tossios, P.; Mehlhorn, U.; de Vivie, E. R.: Transvalvular in Vivo Gradients of the New Generation Bileaflet Heart Valve Prosthesis St. Jude Medical Regent® in Aortic Position
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Lahtinen, M.; Melki, V.; Adamik, B.; Khamis, H.; Borowiec, J. W.: Nitric Oxide and Inflammatory Response in Simulated Extracorporeal Circulation
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Görlach, G.; Sroka, J.; Heidt, M.; Knez, I.; Sablotzki, A.; Schönburg, M.; Akintürk, H.; Roth, P.; Wozniak, G.; Vogt, P. R.: Intracellular Adhesion Molecule-1 in Patients Developing Pulmonary Insufficiency after Cardiopulmonary Bypass
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Hoffmann, B.; Jepsen, M.; Hachenberg, T.; Huth, C.; Welte, T.: Cardiopulmonary Effects of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) - a Controlled, Prospective Study
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Starck, C.; Botha, C. A.; Roser, D.; Paula, J.; Rein, J. G.; Hemmer, W.: Results of a Modified Left Atrial Maze Procedure as a Combined Procedure

Original Thoracic

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Haniuda, M.; Kubo, K.; Fujimoto, K.; Honda, T.; Yamaguchi, S.; Yoshida, K.; Amano, J.: Effects of Pulmonary Artery Remodeling on Pulmonary Circulation after Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
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Baron, O.; Jouan, J.; Sagan, C.; Despins, P.; Michaud, J.-L.; Duveau, D.: Resection of Bronchopulmonary Cancers Invading the Left Atrium - Benefit of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
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Hollaus, P. H.; Setinek, U.; Lax, F.; Pridun, N. S.: Risk Factors for Bronchopleural Fistula after Pneumonectomy: Stump Size Does Matter

Special Report

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Beholz, S.; Koch, C.; Konertz, W.: Quality Management System of a University Cardiac Surgery Department According to DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2000