Editorials:

Daniel Loisance

From the dis-covered stent to the valved stent: you learn from your mistakes!!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 191-193. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original articles:

Liang Ma, Piergiorgio Tozzi, Christoph H. Huber, Steven Taub, Gabrielle Gerelle, and Ludwig K. von Segesser

Double-crowned valved stents for off-pump mitral valve replacement
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 194-198. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Georg Lutter and Jochen Cremer

Editorial comment: Off-pump mitral valve replacement: an attack on conventional heart surgery?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 198-199. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zohair Al Halees, Maie Al Shahid, Aly Al Sanei, Ahmed Sallehuddin, and Carlos Duran

Up to 16 years follow-up of aortic valve reconstruction with pericardium: a stentless readily available cheap valve?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 200-205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Miguel Chaput, Denis Bouchard, Philippe Demers, Louis P. Perrault, Raymond Cartier, Michel Carrier, Pierre Pagé, and Michel Pellerin

Conversion to sinus rhythm does not improve long-term survival after valve surgery: insights from a 20-year follow-up study
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 206-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bart Meyns, Ramadan Jashari, Marc Gewillig, Luc Mertens, Arnost Komárek, Emmanuel Lesaffre, Werner Budts, and Willem Daenen

Factors influencing the survival of cryopreserved homografts. The second homograft performs as well as the first
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 211-216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Siamak Mohammadi, Emre Belli, Ivo Martinovic, Lucile Houyel, André Capderou, Jérome Petit, Claude Planché, and Alain Serraf

Surgery for right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit obstruction: risk factors for further reoperation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 217-222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stéphane Aubert, Roland Henaine, Olivier Raisky, Nicolas Chavanis, Jacques Robin, René Ecochard, and Jean Ninet

Atypical forms of isolated partial atrioventricular septal defect increase the risk of initial valve replacement and reoperation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 223-228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert J. van Thiel, Sofie R. Koopman, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Arend Derk Jan Ten Harkel, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers

Metabolic alkalosis after pediatric cardiac surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 229-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Brigitte Stiller, Yuguo Weng, Michael Hübler, Julia Lemmer, Nicole Nagdyman, Matthias Redlin, Peter E. Lange, and Roland Hetzer

Pneumatic pulsatile ventricular assist devices in children under 1 year of age
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 234-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruyun Jin, Gary L. Grunkemeier For the Providence Health System Cardiovascular Study Group

Additive vs. logistic risk models for cardiac surgery mortality
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 240-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hrvoje Gasparovic, Frank J. Rybicki, John Millstine, Daniel Unic, John G. Byrne, Kent Yucel, and Tomislav Mihaljevic

Three dimensional computed tomographic imaging in planning the surgical approach for redo cardiac surgery after coronary revascularization
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 244-249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael J. Flynn, Janet M. McComb, and John Henry Dark

Temporary left ventricular pacing improves haemodynamic performance in patients requiring epicardial pacing post cardiac surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 250-253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Monica Hyllner, Erik Houltz, and Anders Jeppsson

Recombinant activated factor VII in the management of life-threatening bleeding in cardiac surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 254-258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Markus Kamler, Jan Goedeke, Nikolaus Pizanis, Vitaliy Milekhin, Fritz-Ulrich Schade, and Heinz Jakob

In vivo effects of hypothermia on the microcirculation during extracorporeal circulation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 259-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

James C. Halstead, David Spielvogel, Dieter M. Meier, Donald Weisz, Carol Bodian, Ning Zhang, and Randall B. Griepp

Optimal pH strategy for selective cerebral perfusion
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 266-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ivan S. Bonillo Contreras, Luiz Felipe P. Moreira, Gerson Ballester, Bernardo A. de Mônaco, Carmem Lúcia P. Lancellotti, Altamiro R. Dias, and Sérgio A. Oliveira

Immediate ischemic preconditioning based on somatosensory evoked potentials seems to prevent spinal cord injury following descending thoracic aorta cross-clamping
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 274-279. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Masayuki Sakaguchi, Hiroto Kitahara, Tatsuichiro Seto, Takehiko Furusawa, Daisuike Fukui, Nobuyuki Yanagiya, Kazunori Nishimura, and Jun Amano

Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in pregnant patients with Marfan syndrome
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 280-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jean Bachet

Editorial comment
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 283-285. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Matthias Karck, Ajay Chavan, Nawid Khaladj, Holger Friedrich, Christian Hagl, and Axel Haverich

The frozen elephant trunk technique for the treatment of extensive thoracic aortic aneurysms: operative results and follow-up
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 286-290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feng Chunwei, Ni Qingzeng, Liu Jianliang, and Wu Weiji

Cervical esophagogastric anastomosis with a new stapler in the surgery of esophageal carcinoma
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 291-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Áron Altorjay, János Kiss, Balázs Paál, Zoltán Tihanyi, Ferenc Luka, Zoltán Farsang, Imre Asztalos, and István Altorjay

The place of gastro-jejuno-duodenal interposition following limited esophageal resection
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 296-300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ahmet Feridun Isik, Ismail Kati, Irfan Bayram, and Hanefi Ozbek

A new agent for treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome: thymoquinone. An experimental study in a rat model
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 301-305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard Berrisford, Alessandro Brunelli, Gaetano Rocco, Tom Treasure, Martin Utley On behalf of the Audit and guidelines committee of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

The European Thoracic Surgery Database project: modelling the risk of in-hospital death following lung resection
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 306-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefano Elia, Gianluca Guggino, Davide Mineo, Gianluca Vanni, Antonello Gatti, and Tommaso Claudio Mineo

Awake one stage bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a safe outpatient procedure
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 312-317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul E.Y. Van Schil

Editorial comment: Awake one stage bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis: a safe outpatient procedure
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 317. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Reviews:

Matthias Siepe, Claudia Heilmann, Patrick von Samson, Philippe Menasché, and Friedhelm Beyersdorf

Stem cell research and cell transplantation for myocardial regeneration
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 318-324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Images in cardio-thoracic surgery:

Daniel Pereda, Carlos Uriarte, Clemente Barriuso, and Carlos-A. Mestres

Vertebral erosion and paraplegia due to expanding thoracic aneurysm
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 325. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hiroyuki Niinuma, Kunihiro Yoshioka, Yoshinobu Ogino, and Kohei Kawazoe

Three-dimensional demonstration of tetracuspid aortic valve by 16-row multidetector-row computed tomography: comparison with transesophageal echocardiography
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 326. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vilem Rohn, Stefania Ebenova, and Jiri Novotny

Reimplantation of the anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left coronary sinus: postoperative control using the multislice computed tomography (MSCT)
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 327. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rajnish Duara, Puthuvassery Raman Suneel, Thomas Koshy, and Kurur Sankaran Neelakandhan

Brachiocephalic artery to left innominate vein fistula following median sternotomy
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 328-329. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Theodora Zaglavara, John R.L. Hamilton, and Antoinette Kenny

Typical echocardiographic appearance of a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm in a previously healthy 30-year-old man
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 330. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [On-line Video]  

Sylvain Rubin, Aurélie Bayle, Frederic Torossian, and Bernard Baehrel

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia causing an isolated cardiac free floating thrombosis
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [On-line Video]  

Mathias H. Aazami and Jacques Borrelly

Overlooked blunt bronchial rupture detected by three-dimensional helical-CT
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kenji Kawamukai, Alfredo Cesario, Alessio Piraino, and Pierluigi Granone

Azygous vein anomaly in a lung cancer patient
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Franco Gambazzi, Alex Ochsner, Hans-Beat Ris, and Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski

Atypical presentation of mature teratoma mimicking hydatidosis
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 334. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

How to do it:

Hitoshi Matsuda, Yoshihiko Tsuji, Koji Sugimoto, and Yutaka Okita

Secondary elephant trunk fixation with endovascular stent grafting for extensive/multiple thoracic aortic aneurysm
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 335-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bettina Hohlweg-Majert, Ralf Gutwald, Michael P. Siegenthaler, and Rainer Schmelzeisen

Implantation of the Jarvik 2000 left-ventricular-assist-device: role of the maxillofacial surgeon
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 337-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case reports:

Victor Costache, Olivier Chavanon, Frédéric Thony, and Dominique Blin

Aortic arch embolization of an Amplatzer^® occluder after an atrial septal defect closure: hybrid operative approach without circulatory arrest
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 340-342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pragnesh Joshi and Peter Pohlner

Right atrial aneurysm treated with atrioplasty without using cardiopulmonary bypass in an infant
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 343-345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard Purnell, Ian Williams, Ulrich Von Oppell, and Andrew Wood

Giant aneurysms of the sinuses of Valsalva and aortic regurgitation in a patient with Noonan's syndrome
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 346-348. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Enrico Ferrari, Piergiorgio Tozzi, and Ludwig Karl von Segesser

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a young woman: from emergency coronary artery bypass grafting to heart transplantation
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 349-351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andrew J. Turley, Steve Hunter, and Michael J. Stewart

A cardiac paraganglioma presenting with atypical chest pain
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 352-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ghulam Nabi Lone, Asif Hamid Bhat, Mohamad Yousuf Tak, and Showkat Ahmad Garcoo

Transdiaphragmatic migration of forgotten gauze sponge: an unreported entity of lung abscess
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 355-357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Gaetano Rocco

Operative VATS: the need for a different intrathoracic approach
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Masato Sasaki, Seiya Hirai, Masakazu Kawabe, and Kuniyoshi Tanaka

Reply to Rocco et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 358-359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shashi Kant

Gastric tip necrosis
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard D. Page, Michael J. Shackcloth, Glenn N. Russell, and Stephen H. Pennefather

Reply to Kant Surgical treatment of anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ganesh Shanmugam

Resection for congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation—surgery delayed is surgery denied?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 360-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Young Tae Kim and Jun Sung Kim

Reply to Shanmugam
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Ruchan Akar and Umit Ozyurda

Surgery for ischemic mitral valve prolapse
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 361-362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Christophe Acar

Reply to Akar and Ozyurda
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

John C. Criscione, Filiberto Rodriguez, and D. Craig Miller

The myocardial band: simplicity can be a weakness
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 363-364. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gerald D. Buckberg

Reply to Criscione et al. Nature is simple, but scientists are complicated
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 364-365. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Francisco Torrent-Guasp, Mladen J. Kocica, Antonio F. Corno, and Francesc Carreras-Costa

Reply to Criscione et al. ‘Sol Incit Omnibus’
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 365-366. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paul P. Lunkenheimer, Klaus Redmann, and Robert H. Anderson

Reply to Criscione et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 366-367. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

Edgardo Pezzetta, Roger Stupp, Abderrahim Zouhair, Louis Guillou, Patrick Taffé, Christian von Briel, Thorsten Krueger, and Hans-Beat Ris

Corrigendum to "Comparison of neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy versus radiochemotherapy followed by resection for stage III (N2) NSCLC" [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 27 (2005) 1092–1098]
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 28: 368. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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