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1. Westerdahl, E; Lindmark, B; Almgren, SO; Tenling, A
   Chest physiotherapy after coronary artery bypass graft surgery - A comparison of three different deep breathing techniques
   JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
   
   E. Westerdahl et al., "Chest physiotherapy after coronary artery bypass graft surgery - A comparison of three different deep breathing techniques", J REHAB MED, 33(2), 2001, pp. 79-84
2. Riess, FC; Moshar, S; Bader, R; Hoffmann, B; Lower, C; Bleese, N
   Correction of congenital heart defects and mitral valve operations using limited anterolateral thoracotomy
   HEART SURGERY FORUM
   
   F.C. Riess et al., "Correction of congenital heart defects and mitral valve operations using limited anterolateral thoracotomy", HEART SUR F, 4(1), 2001, pp. 34-39
3. Schellenberg, AG; Marshall, MB; Salgo, IS
   Intraoperative ultrasound for localization of patent left internal mammaryartery grafts in repeat cardiothoracic surgery
   JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA
   
   A.G. Schellenberg et al., "Intraoperative ultrasound for localization of patent left internal mammaryartery grafts in repeat cardiothoracic surgery", J CARDIOTHO, 15(2), 2001, pp. 228-230
4. Schroeyers, P; Wellens, F; Degrieck, I; De Geest, R; Van Praet, F; Vermeulen, Y; Vanermen, H
   Aggressive primary treatment for poststernotomy acute mediastinitis: our experience with omental- and muscle flaps surgery
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   P. Schroeyers et al., "Aggressive primary treatment for poststernotomy acute mediastinitis: our experience with omental- and muscle flaps surgery", EUR J CAR-T, 20(4), 2001, pp. 743-746
5. Gersbach, P; Imsand, C; von Segesser, LK; Delabays, A; Vogt, P; Stumpe, F
   Beating heart coronary artery surgery: is sternotomy a suitable alternative to minimal invasive technique?
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   P. Gersbach et al., "Beating heart coronary artery surgery: is sternotomy a suitable alternative to minimal invasive technique?", EUR J CAR-T, 20(4), 2001, pp. 760-764
6. Astudillo, R; Vaage, J; Myhre, U; Karevold, A; Gardlund, B
   Fewer reoperations and shorter stay in the cardiac surgical ward when stabilising the sternum with the Ley prosthesis in post-operative mediastinitis
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   R. Astudillo et al., "Fewer reoperations and shorter stay in the cardiac surgical ward when stabilising the sternum with the Ley prosthesis in post-operative mediastinitis", EUR J CAR-T, 20(1), 2001, pp. 133-139
7. De Feo, M; Gregorio, R; Della Corte, A; Marra, C; Amarelli, C; Renzulli, A; Utili, R; Cotrufo, M
   Deep sternal wound infection: the role of early debridement surgery
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   M. De Feo et al., "Deep sternal wound infection: the role of early debridement surgery", EUR J CAR-T, 19(6), 2001, pp. 811-816
8. Petrov, DB; Terzinacheva, PP; Djambazov, VI; Plochev, MP; Goranov, EP; Minchev, TR; Petrov, PV
   Surgical treatment of bilateral hydatid disease of the lung
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   D.B. Petrov et al., "Surgical treatment of bilateral hydatid disease of the lung", EUR J CAR-T, 19(6), 2001, pp. 918-923
9. Takahara, Y; Sudo, Y; Ishida, K; Matsuura, K
   Simultaneous coronary arterial bypass surgery using mini-sternotomy and off-pump methods and abdominal aneurysm repair
   EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
   
   Y. Takahara et al., "Simultaneous coronary arterial bypass surgery using mini-sternotomy and off-pump methods and abdominal aneurysm repair", EUR J CAR-T, 19(6), 2001, pp. 935-937
10. Mussi, A; Lucchi, M; Murri, L; Ricciardi, R; Luchini, L; Angeletti, CA
    Extended thymectomy in myasthenia gravis: a team-work of neurologist, thoracic surgeon and anaesthesist may improve the outcome
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    A. Mussi et al., "Extended thymectomy in myasthenia gravis: a team-work of neurologist, thoracic surgeon and anaesthesist may improve the outcome", EUR J CAR-T, 19(5), 2001, pp. 570-575
11. Casha, AR; Gauci, M; Yang, L; Saleh, M; Kay, PH; Cooper, GJ
    Fatigue testing median sternotomy closures
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    A.R. Casha et al., "Fatigue testing median sternotomy closures", EUR J CAR-T, 19(3), 2001, pp. 249-253
12. Chan, CY; Chiu, IS; Wu, SJ; Hung, CR
    A minimal transverse incision with low median sternotomy for pediatric congenital heart surgery
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    C.Y. Chan et al., "A minimal transverse incision with low median sternotomy for pediatric congenital heart surgery", EUR J CAR-T, 19(3), 2001, pp. 290-293
13. Svensson, LG; Nadolny, EM; Kimmel, WA
    Minimal access aortic surgery including re-operations
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    L.G. Svensson et al., "Minimal access aortic surgery including re-operations", EUR J CAR-T, 19(1), 2001, pp. 30-33
14. Byrne, JG; Karavas, AN; Adams, DH; Aklog, L; Aranki, SF; Filsoufi, F; Cohn, LH
    The preferred approach for mitral valve surgery after CABG: Right thoracotomy, hypothermia and avoidance of LIMA-LAD graft
    JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
    
    J.G. Byrne et al., "The preferred approach for mitral valve surgery after CABG: Right thoracotomy, hypothermia and avoidance of LIMA-LAD graft", J HEART V D, 10(5), 2001, pp. 584-590
15. Landau, O; Raziel, A; Matz, A; Kyzer, S; Haruzi, I
    Laparoscopic repair of poststernotomy subxiphoid epigastric hernia
    SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
    
    O. Landau et al., "Laparoscopic repair of poststernotomy subxiphoid epigastric hernia", SURG ENDOSC, 15(11), 2001, pp. 1313-1314
16. Formigari, R; Di Donato, RM; Mazzera, E; Carotti, A; Rinelli, G; Parisi, F; Pasquini, L; Ballerini, L
    Minimally invasive or interventional repair of atrial septal defects in children: Experience in 171 cases and comparison with conventional strategies
    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
    
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17. Hamano, K; Kawamura, T; Gohra, H; Katoh, T; Fujimura, Y; Zempo, N; Miyamoto, M; Tsuboi, H; Tanimoto, Y; Esato, K
    Stress caused by minimally invasive cardiac surgery versus conventional cardiac surgery: Incidence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome
    WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
    
    K. Hamano et al., "Stress caused by minimally invasive cardiac surgery versus conventional cardiac surgery: Incidence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome", WORLD J SUR, 25(2), 2001, pp. 117-121
18. McKenna, RJ; Gelb, A; Brenner, M
    Lung volume reduction surgery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Where do we stand?
    WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
    
    R.J. McKenna et al., "Lung volume reduction surgery for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Where do we stand?", WORLD J SUR, 25(2), 2001, pp. 231-237
19. Burgess, N; Isert, P
    Anaesthetic considerations for patients undergoing hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass for complex neurovascular lesions: Case presentation and review
    ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE
    
    N. Burgess e P. Isert, "Anaesthetic considerations for patients undergoing hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass for complex neurovascular lesions: Case presentation and review", ANAESTH I C, 29(4), 2001, pp. 406-416
20. Boeken, U; Elsner, J; Feindt, P; Petzold, T; Schulte, HD; Gams, E
    Does the time of resternotomy for bleeding have any influence on the incidence of sternal infections, septic courses or further complications?
    THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
    
    U. Boeken et al., "Does the time of resternotomy for bleeding have any influence on the incidence of sternal infections, septic courses or further complications?", THOR CARD S, 49(1), 2001, pp. 45-48
21. Bauer, M; Pasic, M; Ewert, R; Hetzer, R
    Ministernotomy versus complete sternotomy for coronary bypass operations: No difference in postoperative pulmonary function
    JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
    
    M. Bauer et al., "Ministernotomy versus complete sternotomy for coronary bypass operations: No difference in postoperative pulmonary function", J THOR SURG, 121(4), 2001, pp. 702-707
22. Totaro, P; Lorusso, R; Zogno, M
    Reinforced sternal closures for prevention of sternal dehiscence in high risk patients
    JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
    
    P. Totaro et al., "Reinforced sternal closures for prevention of sternal dehiscence in high risk patients", J CARD SURG, 42(5), 2001, pp. 601-603
23. Hagl, C; Stock, U; Haverich, A; Steinhoff, G
    Evaluation of different minimally invasive techniques in pediatric cardiacsurgery - Is a full sternotomy always a necessity?
    CHEST
    
    C. Hagl et al., "Evaluation of different minimally invasive techniques in pediatric cardiacsurgery - Is a full sternotomy always a necessity?", CHEST, 119(2), 2001, pp. 622-627
24. Connolly, HM; Schaff, HV; Izhar, U; Dearani, JA; Warnes, CA; Orszulak, TA
    Posterior pericardial ascending-to-descending aortic bypass - An alternative surgical approach for complex coarctation of the aorta
    CIRCULATION
    
    H.M. Connolly et al., "Posterior pericardial ascending-to-descending aortic bypass - An alternative surgical approach for complex coarctation of the aorta", CIRCULATION, 104(12), 2001, pp. I133-I137
25. Iwakura, A; Tabata, Y; Tamura, N; Doi, K; Nishimura, K; Nakamura, T; Shimizu, Y; Fujita, M; Komeda, M
    Gelatin sheet incorporating basic fibroblast growth factor enhances healing of devascularized sternum in diabetic rats
    CIRCULATION
    
    A. Iwakura et al., "Gelatin sheet incorporating basic fibroblast growth factor enhances healing of devascularized sternum in diabetic rats", CIRCULATION, 104(12), 2001, pp. I325-I329
26. Yoshimura, N; Yamaguchi, M; Oshima, Y; Oka, S; Ootaki, Y; Yoshida, M
    Repair of atrial septal defect through a right posterolateral thoracotomy:A cosmetic approach for female patients
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    N. Yoshimura et al., "Repair of atrial septal defect through a right posterolateral thoracotomy:A cosmetic approach for female patients", ANN THORAC, 72(6), 2001, pp. 2103-2105
27. Abdel-Rahman, U; Wimmer-Greinecker, G; Matheis, G; Klesius, A; Seitz, U; Hofstetter, R; Moritz, A
    Correction of simple congenital heart defects in infants and children through a minithoracotomy
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    U. Abdel-Rahman et al., "Correction of simple congenital heart defects in infants and children through a minithoracotomy", ANN THORAC, 72(5), 2001, pp. 1645-1649
28. Francel, TJ; Kouchoukos, NT
    A rational approach to wound difficulties after sternotomy: The problem
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    T.J. Francel e N.T. Kouchoukos, "A rational approach to wound difficulties after sternotomy: The problem", ANN THORAC, 72(4), 2001, pp. 1411-1418
29. Francel, TJ; Kouchoukos, NT
    A rational approach to wound difficulties after sternotomy: Reconstructionand long-term results
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    T.J. Francel e N.T. Kouchoukos, "A rational approach to wound difficulties after sternotomy: Reconstructionand long-term results", ANN THORAC, 72(4), 2001, pp. 1419-1429
30. Curtis, JJ; Clark, NC; McKenney, CA; Walls, JT; Schmaltz, RA; Demmy, TL; Jones, JW; Wilson, WR; Wagner-Mann, CC
    Tracheostomy: A risk factor for mediastinitis after cardiac operation
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    J.J. Curtis et al., "Tracheostomy: A risk factor for mediastinitis after cardiac operation", ANN THORAC, 72(3), 2001, pp. 731-734
31. Stirling, GR; Babidge, WJ; Peacock, MJ; Smith, JA; Matar, KS; Snell, GI; Colville, DJ; Maddern, GJ
    Lung volume reduction surgery in emphysema: A systematic review
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    G.R. Stirling et al., "Lung volume reduction surgery in emphysema: A systematic review", ANN THORAC, 72(2), 2001, pp. 641-648
32. Gazzaniga, AB; Palafox, BA
    Substernal thoracoscopic guidance during sternal reentry
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    A.B. Gazzaniga e B.A. Palafox, "Substernal thoracoscopic guidance during sternal reentry", ANN THORAC, 72(1), 2001, pp. 289-290
33. Kirsch, M; Mekontso-Dessap, A; Houel, R; Giroud, E; Hillion, ML; Loisance, DY
    Closed drainage using redon catheters for poststernotomy mediastinitis: Results and risk factors for adverse outcome
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    M. Kirsch et al., "Closed drainage using redon catheters for poststernotomy mediastinitis: Results and risk factors for adverse outcome", ANN THORAC, 71(5), 2001, pp. 1580-1586
34. Ojito, JW; Hannan, RL; Miyaji, K; White, JA; McConaghey, TW; Jacobs, JP; Burke, RP
    Assisted venous drainage cardiopulmonary bypass in congenital heart surgery
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    J.W. Ojito et al., "Assisted venous drainage cardiopulmonary bypass in congenital heart surgery", ANN THORAC, 71(4), 2001, pp. 1267-1271
35. Luo, WJ; Chang, CF; Chen, SX
    Ministernotomy versus full sternotomy in congenital heart defects: A prospective randomized study
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    W.J. Luo et al., "Ministernotomy versus full sternotomy in congenital heart defects: A prospective randomized study", ANN THORAC, 71(2), 2001, pp. 473-475
36. Guler, M; Kirali, K; Toker, ME; Bozbuga, N; Omeroglu, SN; Akinci, E; Yakut, C
    Different CABG methods in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    M. Guler et al., "Different CABG methods in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease", ANN THORAC, 71(1), 2001, pp. 152-157
37. De Feo, M; Renzulli, A; Ismeno, G; Gregorio, R; Della Corte, A; Utili, R; Cotrufo, M
    Variables predicting adverse outcome in patients with deep sternal wound infection
    ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
    
    M. De Feo et al., "Variables predicting adverse outcome in patients with deep sternal wound infection", ANN THORAC, 71(1), 2001, pp. 324-331
38. Kort, S; Applebaum, RM; Grossi, EA; Baumann, G; Colvin, SB; Galloway, AC; Ribakove, GH; Steinberg, BM; Piedad, B; Tunick, PA; Kronzon, I
    Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: Echocardiographic and clinical results
    AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL
    
    S. Kort et al., "Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement: Echocardiographic and clinical results", AM HEART J, 142(3), 2001, pp. 476-481
39. Kalso, E; Mennander, S; Tasmuth, T; Nilsson, E
    Chronic post-sternotomy pain
    ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
    
    E. Kalso et al., "Chronic post-sternotomy pain", ACT ANAE SC, 45(8), 2001, pp. 935-939
40. Meyerson, J; Thelin, S; Gordh, T; Karlsten, R
    The incidence of chronic post-sternotomy pain after cardiac surgery - a prospective study
    ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
    
    J. Meyerson et al., "The incidence of chronic post-sternotomy pain after cardiac surgery - a prospective study", ACT ANAE SC, 45(8), 2001, pp. 940-944
41. Danetz, JS; Yelon, JA; Fields, CE; Majid, AS; Kellum, JM; Broderick, TJ
    Traumatic pleurocaval fistula: Potential source of air embolism
    JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE
    
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42. Nesher, N; Zlotnick, AY; Porat, E; Barak, A; Bar-El, Y; Uretzky, G; Har-Shai, Y
    Right ventricular rupture following postoperative mediastinitis: A call for caution
    ISRAEL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
    
    N. Nesher et al., "Right ventricular rupture following postoperative mediastinitis: A call for caution", ISR MED ASS, 2(9), 2000, pp. 716-718
43. Legg, JM; Titus, TT; Chambers, I; Wilkinson, R; Koerner, RJ; Gould, FK
    Hematoma infection with Mycoplasma hominis following transplant nephrectomy
    CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
    
    J.M. Legg et al., "Hematoma infection with Mycoplasma hominis following transplant nephrectomy", CL MICRO IN, 6(11), 2000, pp. 619-621
44. Zehr, KJ; Handa, N; Bonilla, LF; Abel, MD; Holmes, DR
    Pitfalls and results of immediate angiography after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
    HEART SURGERY FORUM
    
    K.J. Zehr et al., "Pitfalls and results of immediate angiography after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting", HEART SUR F, 3(4), 2000, pp. 293-299
45. Chatila, W; Furukawa, S; Criner, GJ
    Acute respiratory failure after lung volume reduction surgery
    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
    
    W. Chatila et al., "Acute respiratory failure after lung volume reduction surgery", AM J R CRIT, 162(4), 2000, pp. 1292-1296
46. Kiyokawa, K; Tai, Y; Inoue, Y; Yanaga, H; Rikimaru, H; Shigemori, M
    Surgical treatment for epidural abscess in the posterior cranial fossa using trapezius muscle or musculocutaneous flap
    SKULL BASE SURGERY
    
    K. Kiyokawa et al., "Surgical treatment for epidural abscess in the posterior cranial fossa using trapezius muscle or musculocutaneous flap", SKULL BAS S, 10(4), 2000, pp. 173-177
47. Mueller, XM; Tinguely, F; Tevaearai, HT; Ravussin, P; Stumpe, F; von Segesser, LK
    Impact of duration of chest tube drainage on pain after cardiac surgery
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    X.M. Mueller et al., "Impact of duration of chest tube drainage on pain after cardiac surgery", EUR J CAR-T, 18(5), 2000, pp. 570-574
48. Wisser, W; Senbaklavaci, O; Ozpeker, C; Ploner, M; Wanke, T; Tschernko, E; Wolner, E; Klepetko, W
    Is long-term functional outcome after lung volume reduction surgery predictable?
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    W. Wisser et al., "Is long-term functional outcome after lung volume reduction surgery predictable?", EUR J CAR-T, 17(6), 2000, pp. 666-671
49. Ehrlich, W; Skwara, W; Klovekorn, WP; Roth, M; Bauer, EP
    Do patients want minimally invasive aortic valve replacement?
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    W. Ehrlich et al., "Do patients want minimally invasive aortic valve replacement?", EUR J CAR-T, 17(6), 2000, pp. 714-717
50. Ali, IM; El-shanafi, S; Kinley, EC; Clark, V
    Subtotal median sternotomy for heart surgery
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
    
    I.M. Ali et al., "Subtotal median sternotomy for heart surgery", EUR J CAR-T, 17(3), 2000, pp. 255-258
51. Lee, JW; Lee, SK; Choo, SJ; Song, H; Song, MG
    Routine minimally invasive aortic valve procedures
    CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
    
    J.W. Lee et al., "Routine minimally invasive aortic valve procedures", CARDIOV SUR, 8(6), 2000, pp. 484-490
52. Hirata, N; Sawa, Y; Takahashi, T; Katoh, H; Ohkubo, N; Matsuda, H
    Is median sternotomy invasive? A comparison between minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and off-pump bypass
    SURGERY TODAY-THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY
    
    N. Hirata et al., "Is median sternotomy invasive? A comparison between minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass and off-pump bypass", SURG TODAY, 30(6), 2000, pp. 503-505
53. Ohno, H; Higashidate, M; Yokosuka, T
    Mediastinal irrigation with superoxidized water after open-heart surgery: The safety and pitfalls of cardiovascular surgical application
    SURGERY TODAY-THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY
    
    H. Ohno et al., "Mediastinal irrigation with superoxidized water after open-heart surgery: The safety and pitfalls of cardiovascular surgical application", SURG TODAY, 30(11), 2000, pp. 1055-1056
54. van Huizum, MA; van Egmond, DB; Morshuis, WJ
    Simple pectoralis major myocutaneous advancement flaps for closure after sternal wound dehiscence
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
    
    M.A. van Huizum et al., "Simple pectoralis major myocutaneous advancement flaps for closure after sternal wound dehiscence", EUR J PLAST, 23(4), 2000, pp. 195-199
55. Mehta, PA; Cunningham, CK; Colella, CB; Alferis, G; Weiner, LB
    Risk factors for sternal wound and other infections in pediatric cardiac surgery patients
    PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
    
    P.A. Mehta et al., "Risk factors for sternal wound and other infections in pediatric cardiac surgery patients", PEDIAT INF, 19(10), 2000, pp. 1000-1004
56. Osaka, SI; Ohsawa, H; Miyazawa, A; Honda, J
    Simple sternal metal stent for delayed sternal closure
    JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
    
    S.I. Osaka et al., "Simple sternal metal stent for delayed sternal closure", J CARDIAC S, 15(5), 2000, pp. 330-332
57. Byrne, JG; Hsin, MK; Adams, DH; Aklog, L; Aranki, SF; Couper, GS; Rizzo, RJ; Cohn, LH
    Minimally invasive direct access heart valve surgery
    JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
    
    J.G. Byrne et al., "Minimally invasive direct access heart valve surgery", J CARDIAC S, 15(1), 2000, pp. 21-34
58. Vanermen, H; Farhat, F; Wellens, F; De Geest, R; Degrieck, I; Van praet, F; Vermeulen, Y
    Minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve surgery: From port-access towards a totally endoscopic procedure
    JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
    
    H. Vanermen et al., "Minimally invasive video-assisted mitral valve surgery: From port-access towards a totally endoscopic procedure", J CARDIAC S, 15(1), 2000, pp. 51-60
59. Liberatore, M; Fiore, V; D'Agostini, A; Prosperi, D; Iurilli, AP; Santini, C; Baiocchi, P; Galie, M; Di Nucci, GD; Sinatra, R
    Sternal wound infection revisited
    EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
    
    M. Liberatore et al., "Sternal wound infection revisited", EUR J NUCL, 27(6), 2000, pp. 660-667
60. Kunesch, E; Benecke, R
    Neurological complications in patients with cardiac surgery using extracorporal circulation
    AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE
    
    E. Kunesch e R. Benecke, "Neurological complications in patients with cardiac surgery using extracorporal circulation", AKT NEUROL, 27(9), 2000, pp. 424-430
61. Hernandez, JER; Castellanos, LCM
    Conventional surgery continues to be the best option for surgical treatment of aortic valve disease. Arguments against
    REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA
    
    J.E.R. Hernandez e L.C.M. Castellanos, "Conventional surgery continues to be the best option for surgical treatment of aortic valve disease. Arguments against", REV ESP CAR, 53(4), 2000, pp. 483-489
62. Corno, AF
    Surgery for congenital heart disease
    CURRENT OPINION IN CARDIOLOGY
    
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63. Estrera, AL; Reardon, MJ
    Current approaches to minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
    CURRENT OPINION IN CARDIOLOGY
    
    A.L. Estrera e M.J. Reardon, "Current approaches to minimally invasive aortic valve surgery", CURR OPIN C, 15(2), 2000, pp. 91-95
64. Bauer, M; Alexi-Meskishvilli, V; Nakic, Z; Redzepagic, S; Bauer, U; Weng, Y; Hetzer, R
    The correction of congenital heart defects with less invasive approaches
    THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
    
    M. Bauer et al., "The correction of congenital heart defects with less invasive approaches", THOR CARD S, 48(2), 2000, pp. 67-71
65. Robicsek, F; Fokin, A; Coole, J; Bhatia, D
    Sternal instability after midline sternotomy
    THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
    
    F. Robicsek et al., "Sternal instability after midline sternotomy", THOR CARD S, 48(1), 2000, pp. 1-8
66. McElhinney, DB; Reddy, VM; Parry, AJ; Johnson, L; Fineman, JR; Hanley, FL
    Management and outcomes of delayed sternal closure after cardiac surgery in neonates and infants
    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
    
    D.B. McElhinney et al., "Management and outcomes of delayed sternal closure after cardiac surgery in neonates and infants", CRIT CARE M, 28(4), 2000, pp. 1180-1184
67. Amato, J
    Review of the rationale for delayed sternal closure
    CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
    
    J. Amato, "Review of the rationale for delayed sternal closure", CRIT CARE M, 28(4), 2000, pp. 1249-1251
68. Greelish, JP; Friedberg, JS
    Secondary pulmonary malignancy
    SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
    
    J.P. Greelish e J.S. Friedberg, "Secondary pulmonary malignancy", SURG CL NA, 80(2), 2000, pp. 633
69. Ronson, RS; Duarte, I; Miller, JI
    Embryology and surgical anatomy of the mediastinum with clinical implications
    SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
    
    R.S. Ronson et al., "Embryology and surgical anatomy of the mediastinum with clinical implications", SURG CL NA, 80(1), 2000, pp. 157
70. Trick, WE; Scheckler, WE; Tokars, JI; Jones, KC; Reppen, ML; Smith, EM; Jarvis, WR
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75. Shrager, JB; Kaiser, LR
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76. Iwakura, A; Tabata, Y; Miyao, M; Ozeki, M; Tamura, N; Ikai, A; Nishimura, K; Nakamura, T; Shimizu, Y; Fujita, M; Komeda, M
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83. Mueller, XM; Tinguely, F; Tevaearai, HT; Revelly, JP; Chiolero, R; von Segesser, LK
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84. Niinami, H; Takeuchi, Y; Suda, Y; Ross, DE
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87. Puc, MM; Antinori, CH; Villanueva, DT; Tarnoff, M; Heim, JA
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88. Bichell, DP; Geva, T; Bacha, EA; Mayer, JE; Jonas, RA; del Nido, PJ
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90. Marianeschi, SM; Seddio, F; McElhinney, DB; Colagrande, L; Abella, RF; de la Torre, T; Meli, M; Iorio, FS; Marcelletti, CF
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92. Sharma, AD; Parmley, CL; Sreeram, G; Grocott, HP
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97. Thijssens, KM; Rodrigus, IE; Amsel, BJ; De Hert, SG; Moulijn, AC
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98. Osterlund, B; Holmgren, A; Haggmark, S; Jern, C; Johansson, G; Seeman-Lodding, H; Biber, B
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99. Marggraf, G; Splittgerber, FH; Knox, M; Reidemeister, JC
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100. Martinez, FJ
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