Original articles:

E. Lansac, H.S. Lim, Y. Shomura, K.H. Lim, N.T. Rice, W. Goetz, C. Acar, and C.M.G. Duran

A four-dimensional study of the aortic root dynamics
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 497-503. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Tomohiro Mizuno, Masaaki Toyama, Noriyuki Tabuchi, Haison Wu, and Makoto Sunamori

Stented elephant trunk procedure combined with ascending aorta and arch replacement for acute type A aortic dissection
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 504-509. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Christian Hagl, Nawid Khaladj, Donald J. Weisz, Ning Zhang, Lan Jun Guo, Carol A. Bodian, David Spielvogel, and Randall B. Griepp

Impact of high intracranial pressure on neurophysiological recovery and behavior in a chronic porcine model of hypothermic circulatory arrest
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 510-516. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Qingyu Wu, Jianping Xu, Xiangdong Shen, Dongjin Wang, and Shuiyun Wang

Surgical treatment of dissecting aneurysm of the interventricular septum
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 517-520. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Mario Gaudino, Giuseppe Nasso, Felicita Andreotti, Giuseppe Minniti, Licia Iacoviello, Maria Benedetta Donati, Rocco Schiavello, and Gianfederico Possati

Preoperative C-reactive protein level and outcome following coronary surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 521-526. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Yves Fromes, Didier Gaillard, Olivier Ponzio, Maryline Chauffert, Marie-Françoise Gerhardt, Philippe Deleuze, and Olivier M. Bical

Reduction of the inflammatory response following coronary bypass grafting with total minimal extracorporeal circulation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 527-533. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

R.V. Venkateswaran, S.C. Charman, M. Goddard, and S.R. Large

Lethal mesenteric ischaemia after cardiopulmonary bypass: a common complication?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 534-538. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Per Bergman, Leonidas Hadjinikolaou, and Jan van der Linden

Aortic atheroma is related to number of particulates captured by intra-aortic filtration in CABG
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 539-544. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

L. Englberger, P. Markart, F.S. Eckstein, F.F. Immer, P.A. Berdat, and T.P. Carrel

Aprotinin reduces blood loss in off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 545-551. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Yves Louagie, Jacques Jamart, Serge Broka, Edith Collard, Vincent Scavée, and Manuel Gonzalez

Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a case-matched comparison of hemodynamic outcome
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 552-558. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Nathalie Stroobant, Guido Van Nooten, Yves Van Belleghem, and Guy Vingerhoets

Short-term and long-term neurocognitive outcome in on-pump versus off-pump CABG
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 559-564. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

A. Negri, J. Manfredi, A. Terrini, G. Rodella, G. Bisleri, S. El Quarra, and C. Muneretto

Prospective evaluation of a new sternal closure method with thermoreactive clips
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 571-575. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Makoto Ando, Roger B.B. Mee, Brian W. Duncan, Jonathan J. Drummond-Webb, Shivaprakash G. Seshadri, and C. Igor Mesia

Creation of a dual-coronary system for anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery utilizing the trapdoor flap method
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 576-581. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

N.M. Giannopoulos, A.K. Chatzis, P. Karros, P. Zavaropoulos, J. Papagiannis, S. Rammos, G.V. Kirvassilis, and G.E. Sarris

Early results after transatrial/transpulmonary repair of tetralogy of Fallot
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 582-586. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

D.F. Blyth, N.J. Buckels, R. Sewsunker, and M.A. Soni

Pneumonectomy in children
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 587-594. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Akin Eraslan Balci, Sevval Eren, Refik Ülkü, and Mehmet Nesimi Eren

Management of multiloculated empyema thoracis in children: thoracotomy versus fibrinolytic treatment
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 595-598. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

T.M. Egan, F.C. Detterbeck, M.R. Mill, M.S. Bleiweis, R. Aris, L. Paradowski, G. Retsch-Bogart, and B.S. Mueller

Long term results of lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 602-609. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

I.F. Oey, D.A. Waller, S. Bal, S.J. Singh, T.J. Spyt, and M.D.L. Morgan

Lung volume reduction surgery – a comparison of the long term outcome of unilateral vs. bilateral approaches
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 610-614. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Hadi Akay, Ayten Kayi Cangir, Hakan Kutlay, Sevket Kavukçu, Ilker Ökten, and Sinasi Yavuzer

Surgical treatment of peripheral lung cancer adherent to the parietal pleura
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 615-620. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Chih-Ming Lin, Anna Fen-Yau Li, Li-Hwa Wu, Yu-Chung Wu, Frank Cheau-Feng Lin, and Liang-Shun Wang

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea and bronchus – a clinicopathologic study with DNA flow cytometric analysis and oncogene expression
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 621-625. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Reviews:

Piergiorgio Tozzi, Antonio F. Corno, and Ludwig K. von Segesser

Sutureless coronary anastomoses: revival of old concepts
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 565-570. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Atilla Eroglu, Can Kürkçüoglu, Nurettin Karaoglanoglu, Celal Tekinbas, Hasan Kaynar, and Ömer Önbas

Primary hydatid cysts of the mediastinum
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 599-601. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Images in cardio-thoracic surgery:

Alfredo Cesario, Elisa Meacci, Antonino Mulè, and Stefano Margaritora

Wegener disease mimicking central lung cancer
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 626. [Full Text]  

Harald Brandes, Johannes M. Albes, and Thorsten Wahlers

Recovery of malperfused kidney following repair of type-A dissection
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 627. [Full Text]  

Robin H. Heijmen and Marc A.A.M. Schepens

Mural thrombosis in thoracic aortic stent-graft
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 628. [Full Text]  

Hans Vanoverbeke and G. Van Nooten

Subclavian steal from in situ left internal thoracic artery bypass
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 629. [Full Text]  

How to do it:

Erkan Kuralay, Ufuk Demirkiliç, Celalettin Günay, and Harun Tatar

Mitral valve replacement with bileaflet preservation: a modified technique
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 630-632. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Case reports:

E. Manasse, P. Pugliese, A. Barbone, and R. Gallotti

Left atrial epicardial ablation associated to a Bentall procedure
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 633-635. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Z. Nagy, M.K. Heinemann, E. Schmid, and G. Ziemer

Successful repair of intraoperative type-A dissection in an infant
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 636-637. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Kagami Miyaji, Nobuhiro Nagata, Hikoro Matsui, and Tetsushi Yamamoto

Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta after mediastinitis in an infant
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 638-639. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Walid Shaker, Tchao Meatchi, Daniel Dusser, and Marc Riquet

An unusual presentation of solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura: right atrium and inferior vena cava compression
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 640-642. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

M. Bentala, K. Grijm, J.H. van der Zee, and J.J. Kloek

Cardiac bronchus: a rare cause of hemoptysis
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 643-645. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Norihisa Shigemura, Akinori Akashi, and Tomoyuki Nakagiri

New operative method for a giant bulla: sutureless and stapleless thoracoscopic surgery using the Ligasure system
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 646-648. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Ibrahim Can Kurkcuoglu, Atilla Eroglu, Nurettin Karaoglanoglu, and Pinar Polat

Complications of albendazole treatment in hydatid disease of lung
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 649-650. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Erdal Okur, Semih Halezeroglu, Adnan Somay, and Ali Atasalihi

Unusual intrathoracic location of a primary germ cell tumour
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 651-653. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

K. Eguchi, S. Ishi, H. Sugiura, and K. Noga

Angiosarcoma of the chest wall in a patient with fibrous dysplasia
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 654-655. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Letters to the Editor:

Nicola Vitale, Marisa De Feo, and Maurizio Cotrufo

Anticoagulation for prosthetic heart valves during pregnancy: the importance of warfarin daily dose
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 656. [Full Text]  

Rainer G. Leyh, S. Fischer, A. Ruhparwar, and A. Haverich

Reply to Vitale et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 22: 657. [Full Text]  

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