Articles:

W Wisser, E Tschernko, T Wanke, O Senbaclavaci, M Kontrus, E Wolner, and W Klepetko

Functional improvements in ventilatory mechanics after lung volume reduction surgery for homogeneous emphysema
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 525-530. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Kir, K Tahaoglu, E Okur, and T Hatipoglu

Role of surgery in multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis: results of 27 cases
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 531-534. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Lucchi, G Fontanini, A Mussi, S Vignati, A Ribechini, GF Menconi, G Bevilacqua, and CA Angeletti

Tumor angiogenesis and biologic markers in resected stage I NSCLC
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 535-541. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HB Ris, A Giger, VI Hof, D Mettler, JC Stewart, U Althaus, and HJ Altermatt

Experimental assessment of photodynamic therapy with chlorins for malignant mesothelioma
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 542-548. [Abstract] [PDF]  

MO Maiwand, KJ Zehr, CM Dyke, M Peralta, S Tadjkarimi, A Khagani, and MH Yacoub

The role of cryotherapy for airway complications after lung and heart- lung transplantation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 549-554. [Abstract] [PDF]  

F Bouchart, G Derumeaux, D Mouton-Schleifer, JP Bessou, M Redonnet, and R Soyer

Conventional and total orthotopic cardiac transplantation: a comparative clinical and echocardiographical study
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 555-559. [Abstract] [PDF]  

JC Chachques, JP Marino, P Lajos, R Zegdi, N D'Attellis, P Fornes, JN Fabiani, and A Carpentier

Dynamic cardiomyoplasty: clinical follow-up at 12 years
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 560-567. [Abstract] [PDF]  

R Moidl, P Simon, N Kupilik, O Chevtchik, N Heinrich, A Moritz, E Wolner, and G Laufer

Increased pulmonary flow velocities in oversized homografts in patients after the Ross procedure
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 569-572. [Abstract] [PDF]  

J Weipert, W Koch, JC Haehnel, and H Meisner

Exercise capacity and mid-term survival in patients with tricuspid atresia and complex congenital cardiac malformations after modified Fontan-operation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 574-580. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Uemura, T Yagihara, T Ishizaka, and K Yamashita

Pulmonary circulation after biventricular repair in patients with major systemic-to-pulmonary collateral arteries
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 581-586. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Stamm, RH Anderson, and SY Ho

The morphologically tricuspid valve in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 587-592. [Abstract] [PDF]  

HH Hovels-Gurich, MC Seghaye, S Dabritz, BJ Messmer, and G von Bernuth

Cardiological and general health status in preschool- and school-age children after neonatal arterial switch operation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 593-601. [Abstract] [PDF]  

C Klersy, L Collarini, MC Morellini, and F Cellino

Heart surgery and quality of life: a prospective study on ischemic patients
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 602-609. [Abstract] [PDF]  

H Sjoland, K Caidahl, I Wiklund, M Haglid, M Hartford, BW Karlson, T Karlsson, and J Herlitz

Impact of coronary artery bypass grafting on various aspects of quality of life
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 612-619. [Abstract] [PDF]  

M Jasinski, Z Kadziola, R Bachowski, W Domaradzki, I Wenzel-Jasinska, M Piekarski, and S Wos

Comparison of retrograde versus antegrade cold blood cardioplegia: randomized trial in elective coronary artery bypass patients
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 620-626. [Abstract] [PDF]  

AM Patwardhan, HH Dave, AA Tamhane, SP Pandit, BV Dalvi, K Golam, A Kaul, and AP Chaukar

Intraoperative radiofrequency microbipolar coagulation to replace incisions of maze III procedure for correcting atrial fibrillation in patients with rheumatic valvular disease
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 627-633. [Abstract] [PDF]  

O Dewald, T Fischlein, HO Vetter, C Schmitz, O Godje, P Gohring, and B Reichart

Platelet morphology in patients with mechanical circulatory support
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 634-641. [Abstract] [PDF]  

PH Hadland, W Kottmann, M Jette, J Zurmann, G Blumchen, and W Merzkirch

The effects of simulated akinetic and dyskinetic aneurysms on left ventricular systolic function: clinical implications
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 642-647. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Turkoz, R Turkoz, K Yorukoglu, U Onat, E Sagyroglu, and M Sagban

Evaluation of pentoxifylline in experimental spinal cord ischemia
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 648-653. [Abstract] [PDF]  

V Colucci, E Quaini, P Magnani, T Colombo, L De Carlis, M Grassi, M Merli, and A Pellegrini

Combined heart and kidney transplantation: an effective therapeutic option--report of six cases
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 654-658. [Abstract] [PDF]  

RA Schmid, OM Schob, HP Klotz, P Vogt, and W Weder

VATS resection of an oesophageal leiomyoma in a patient with neurofibromatosis Recklinghausen
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 659-662. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Sarioglu, B Kinoglu, L Saltik, and A Eroglu

Anomalous origin of circumflex coronary artery from the right pulmonary artery associated with subaortic stenosis and coarctation of the aorta
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 663-665. [Abstract] [PDF]  

WJ Gomes, JH Palma, AC Carvalho, and E Buffolo

Surgical retrieval of undeployed intracoronary stent without cardiopulmonary bypass
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 666-667. [Abstract] [PDF]  

T Carrel and JP Pfammatter

Interrupted aortic arch, aorto-pulmonary window and aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery: single stage repair in a neonate
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 668-670. [Abstract] [PDF]  

G Babatasi, M Massetti, S Bhoyroo, and A Khayat

Pregnancy with aortic dissection in Ehler-Danlos syndrome. Staged replacement of the total aorta (10-year follow-up)
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 671-674. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Editorials:

PJ Walter and R Mohan

Quality of life after coronary bypass grafting: do bigger hospitals give better outcomes?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 610-611. [PDF]  

Letters:

TC Mineo, V Ambrogi, E Pompeo, B Cristino, GL Natali, and CU Casciani

Comparison between intercostal and diaphragmatic flap in the surgical treatment of early bronchopleural fistula
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 675-677. [PDF]  

PR Belcher and VC Menys

Platelet function, plasma expanders, hypocalcaemia-induced artefacts and cardiopulmonary bypass
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1997 12: 678-680. [PDF]  

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