DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 01 · Volume 54 · February 2006 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-4671

Original Cardiovascular

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Friedl, R.; Höppler, H.; Ecard, K.; Scholz, W.; Hannekum, A.; Stracke, S.: Development and Prospective Evaluation of a Multimedia Teaching Course on Aortic Valve Replacement
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Lehmann, S.; Walther, T.; Kempfert, J.; Metz, S.; Falk, V.; Holzhey, D.; Rastan, A. J.; Doll, N.; Gummert, J. F.; Mohr, F. W.: Stentless Mitral Valve Implantation in Comparison to Conventional Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement at Five Years
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Lausberg, H. F.; Aicher, D.; Kissinger, A.; Langer, F.; Fries, R.; Schäfers, H.-J.: Valve Repair in Aortic Regurgitation without Root Dilatation - Aortic Valve Repair
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Erek, E.; Yalcinbas, Y. K.; Sarioglu, A.; Sarioglu, T.: Current Management of Late Failure After Classic Fontan Modifications: Fontan Conversions
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Gödje, O.; Gallmeier, U.; Schelian, M.; Grünewald, M.; Mair, H.: Coagulation Factor XIII Reduces Postoperative Bleeding After Coronary Surgery with Extracorporeal Circulation
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Scherer, M.; Therapidis, P.; Miskovic, A.; Moritz, A.: Left Atrial Size Reduction Improves the Sinus Rhythm Conversion Rate after Radiofrequency Ablation for Continuous Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Concomitant Cardiac Surgery
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Stock, U. A.; Müller, T.; Bienek, R.; Krause, H.; Hartrumpf, M.; Albes, J.: Deairing of the Venous Drainage in Standard Extracorporeal Circulation Results in a Profound Reduction of Arterial Micro Bubbles

Gesellschaftsmitteilungen

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Fenger, H.: Juristische Tipps im Schadensfall

Original Thoracic

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Iwasaki, A.; Shirakusa, T.; Miyoshi, T.; Hamada, T.; Enatsu, S.; Maekawa, S.; Hiratsuka, M.: Prognostic Significance of Subcarinal Station in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with T1 - 3 N2 Disease
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Huang, P.-M.; Kuo, S.-W.; Lee, J.-M.: Thoracoscopic Diaphragmatic Repair for Refractory Hepatic Hydrothorax: Application of Pleural Flap and Mesh Onlay Reinforcement
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Sippel, M.; Putensen, C.; Hirner, A.; Wolff, M.: Tracheal Rupture After Endotracheal Intubation: Experience with Management in 13 Cases

Short Communications

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Fokin, A. A.; Robicsek, F.: Acquired Deformities of the Anterior Chest Wall
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Strecker, T.; Hakami, L.; Singer, H.; Weyand, M.; Cesnjevar, R.: Congenital Coronary Artery Fistula Draining Into the Right Ventricle: Successful Surgical Closure After Failed Transcatheter Coil Embolization
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Kappert, U.; Schulz, C. G.; Waldow, T.; Tugtekin, S. M.; Alexiou, C.; Matschke, K.: Perforation of the Ascending Aorta: A Late Complication of Superior Vena Cava Stenting
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Krishnadas, R.; Froeschle, P. O.; Berrisford, R. G.: Recurrence and Malignant Transformation in Solitary Fibrous Tumour of the Pleura
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Kalder, J.; Köster, H.; Hellinger, A.: Gastropericardial Fistula as an Early Complication After Surgery for Combined Paraesophageal and Hiatal Hernia

Case Report

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Gasparovic, H.; Ugljen, R.; Coric, V.; Gosev, I.; Gasparovic, V.; Jelic, I.: Surgical Treatment of a Postpartal Spontaneous Left Main Coronary Artery Dissection