DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 03 · Volume 67 · April 2019 DOI: 10.1055/s-009-42787

Editorial

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Heinemann, Markus K.: 1969

Review Article

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Wachter, Kristina; Franke, Ulrich F.W.; Rustenbach, Christian J.; Baumbach, Hardy: Minimally Invasive versus Conventional LVAD-Implantation—An Analysis of the Literature

Original Cardiovascular

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Assmann, Alexander; Boeken, Udo; Klotz, Stefan; Harringer, Wolfgang; Beckmann, Andreas: Organization and Application of ECLS Therapy—A Nationwide Survey in German Cardiosurgical Departments
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Reichart, D.; Brand, C.F.; Bernhardt, A.M.; Schmidt, S.; Schaefer, A.; Blankenberg, S.; Reichenspurner, H.; Wagner, F.M.; Deuse, T.; Barten, M.J.: Analysis of Minimally Invasive Left Thoracotomy HVAD Implantation – A Single-Center Experience
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Kreibich, Maximilian; Benk, Christoph; Leitner, Sophie; Beyersdorf, Friedhelm; Morlock, Julia; Scherer, Christian; Rylski, Bartosz; Trummer, Georg: Local and Lower Limb Complications during and after Femoral Cannulation for Extracorporeal Life Support
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Zhigalov, Konstantin; Szczechowicz, Marcin; Mashhour, Ahmed; Mkalaluh, Sabreen; Isaev, Maxim; Kadyraliev, Bakitbek; Easo, Jerry; Ennker, Juergen; Eichstaedt, Harald; Weymann, Alexander: Impact of Previous Sternotomy on Outcome after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
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Bauer, Adrian; Hausmann, Harald; Schaarschmidt, Jan; Szlapka, Michal; Scharpenberg, Martin; Eberle, Thomas; Hasenkam, J. Michael: Is 300 Seconds ACT Safe and Efficient during MiECC Procedures?

Original Basic Science

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Schwandtner, Sebastian; Reichel, Herwig; Jatzwauk, Lutz; Matschke, Klaus Ehrhard: Investigation and Evaluation of Potential Aerosol Release by Maquet/Getinge Heater–Cooler Units Used during Cardiac Surgery

Short Communication

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Steimer, Desiree A.; Hernandez, Omar; Mason, David P.; Schwartz, Gary S.: Timing of ECMO Initiation Impacts Survival in Influenza-Associated ARDS
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Fiorelli, Alfonso; Messina, Gaetana; Santoriello, Carlo; Santini, Mario: Endobronchial Ultrasound for Benign Tracheal Stenosis

Original Thoracic

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Akil, Ali; Semik, Michael; Freermann, Stefan; Reichelt, Jan; Redwan, Bassam; Görlich, Dennis; Fischer, Stefan: Use of a Powered Stapling System for Minimally Invasive Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Results of a Prospective Double-Blind Single-Center Randomized Trial
Supplementary Figure Supplementary Table
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Ibrahim, Islam M.; Elaziz, Montaser Elsawy Abd; El-Hag-Aly, Mohammed Ahmed: Early Autologous Blood-Patch Pleurodesis versus Conservative Management for Treatment of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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Xu, Hao; Zhang, Linyou: Dissection of Incomplete Fissure Using Electrocautery Is a Safe and Acceptable Method for Thoracoscopic Right Upper Lobectomy