The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6)

ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):773-80

Transplantation versus coronary artery bypass in patients with severe ventricular dysfunction. Surgical outcome and quality of life

Shum-Tim D., Pelletier M. P.*, Latter D. A., De Varennes B. E., Morin J. E.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):781-5

Hemodynamic effects of α-human atrial natriuretic polypeptide on patients undergoing open-heart surgery

Ohki S., Ishikawa S., Ohtaki A., Takahashi T., Kpyano T., Otani Y., Muramaki J., Mohara J., Isa Y.*, Kunimoto F.*, Morishita Y.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):787-91

Surgical correction for sinus of Valsalva aneurysm

Zikri M. A., Stewart R. W., Cosgrove D. M.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):793-6

What are the predictors of restoration of sinus rhythm after combined treatment with surgical repair for organic heart disease and the Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation?

Ueshima K., Hashimoto K., Chiba M., Nakamura M., Nasu M., Hiramori K., Kamata J.*, Yagi Y.*, Kawazoe K.*

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):797-802

Chronic pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation in sheep via percutaneous route

Smith M. V., Laird J. D., Hsi C., Ming Li J., Favreau J., Cuenoud H. C., Moran J. M.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):803-9

IL-8, IL-6 and ICAM-1 in serum of paediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass with and without cardiocirculatory arrest

Antonelli M., Testa G.*, Tratapepe L., D’Errico R. R., Costa D.*, Giovannelli L.**, Riccioni L., Gasparetto A., Catena G.*

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):811-6

Effect of Celsior and University of Wisconsin solutions on myocardial metabolism and function after warm ischemia

Carrier M., Trudel S., Pelletier L. C.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):817-23

Estimation of functional liver reserve in patients before cardiac surgery using antipyrine plasma clearance test

Takeda M., Furuse A., Kawauchi M., Kotsuka Y., Takamoto S.

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CASE REPORTS  CARDIAC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):825-7

Gauze swabs left intrapericardially following cardiac surgery

Alotti N., Kecskes G., Simon J., Tomcsanyi J.*, Papp L.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):829-36

The utility of selective screening for carotid stenosis in cardiac surgery patients

Hill A. B., Obrand D., Steinmetz O. K.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):837-44

Toward a rational management of concomitant carotid and coronary artery disease

Brown T. D., Kakkar V. V., Pepper J. R., Das S. K.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):845-7

Does saphenous vein arterialisation prevent major amputation in critical leg ischaemia? A comparative study

Matzke S., Pitkanen J.*, Lepantalo M.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):849-55

Carotid endarterectomy without protective measures in patients with occluded and non occluded contralateral carotid artery

Dimakakos P. B., Antoniou A.*, Papasava M., Mourikis D.*, Rizos D.°

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):857-9

Flow capacity of inferior epigastric artery in composite arterial grafts

Speziale G., Speziali G.*, Ruvolo G., Marino B.

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CASE REPORTS  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):861-3

Insidious symptomatology and misleading physical findings in popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. A case report

Berger H. A.

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CASE REPORTS  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):865-70

Takayasu’s aortitis treated surgically by extensive aortic replacement. A case report

Dudra J., Shiiyva N., Kunihara T., Sasaki S., Yasuda K.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):871-5

Spontaneous rupture of the iliac vein

Bracale G., Porcellini M., D’Armiento F. P.*, Baldassarre M.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):877-8

Pseudo-aneurysm of the carotid bifurcation secondary to radiation

Girishkumar H. T., Sivakumar M., Andaz S., Santosh V., Solomon R., Brown M.

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CASE REPORTS  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):879-81

Rupture of Dacron aorto-femoral graft. Case report

Irace L., Stumpo R., Costa P., Trenti E., Bernucci P.*, Gallo P.*, Benedetti-Valentini F.

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CASE REPORTS  VASCULAR PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):883-6

Aorto-iliac steal syndrome. A rare case of renal hypoperfusion

Pulli R., Gatti M., Narcetti S.*, Capaccioli L.*, La Cava G.**, Pratesi C.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):887-8

Postoperative pneumoperitoneum for prolonged air leaks and residual spaces after pulmonary resections

Carbognani P., Spaggiari L., Solli P. G., Tincani G., Bobbio A., Rusca M.

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):889-92

Double lung cancer combined with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. A case report

Nonami Y., Yamashiro T., Yamamoto A., Kune M., Hisa N.*, Yoshida S.*, Taguchi H.**

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):893-5

Extended thymectomy for myasthenia gravis in an octogenarian. A case report

Hamada Y., Sakai Y., Ito H., Ichikawa H., Morishita Y.

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):897-9

Combined approach to intrathoracic lesions invading the spinal cord

Janni A., Davini F., Lucchi M., Consoli V.*, Angeletti C. A.

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):901-3

Incarcerated postraumatic intercostal lung hernia. Case report and review of the literature

Busch T., Sirbu H., Aleksic I., Friedrich M., Dalichau H.,

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):905-8

Entrapment of a Swan Ganz catheter in an IVC filter requiring caval exploration. A case report

Frezza E. E., Kagan S. A.

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):909-13

Pericardial cysts of the mediastinum

Cangemi V., Volpino P., Gualdi G.*, Polettini E.*, Frati R., Cangemi B., Piat G.

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CASE REPORTS  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):915-7

Invasive thymoma with intracaval growth extending and directly invading the right atrium

Minato N., Rikitake K., Ohnishi H., Takarabe K., Ishida H.*

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):919-20

Definition and classification of the antiphospholid syndrome

Wiedermann F. J., Mayr A., Schobersberger W., Mutz N.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR  THORACIC PAPERS

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 December;40(6):921-2

Blunt trauma of the brachial artery

Ilijevski N. S., Radak D. J., Radevic B. N., Popovic A. D.†, Bojic M. M.

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