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Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery Interactive Section is conceived as a virtual conference. For this purpose, all reports will be posted on the web site within 2 weeks of acceptance. An electronic, moderated discussion will be open for at least 28 days through the corresponding link. After closure of the discussion period, the reports pre-published on the web, as well as the contributions from the moderated discussion, will be published in the ICVTS archival and paper versions.

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May 14, 2008

John Augoustides, Ted Plappert, and Joseph E. Bavaria: Hemodynamic collapse during pulmonary embolectomy due to loss of venous return from acute occlusion of the cardiopulmonary venous cannula with thromboembolus (Assisted circulation)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 14, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.176024 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

May 13, 2008

Dusko Nezic, Milan Cirkovic, Aleksandar Knezevic, and Miomir Jovic: Modified Bentall procedure - 'a collar technique' to control bleeding from coronary ostia anastomoses (Aortic and aneurysmal (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 13, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.180745 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Kei Aizawa, Shin-ichi Ohki, Hiroaki Konishi, and Yoshio Misawa: Extraanatomical ascending-abdominal aorta bypass with stump closure for aortic graft infection (Vascular thoracic)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 13, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178699 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

May 9, 2008

Michel Kindo, Diego Carranza, Bernard Eisenmann, and Jean-Philippe Mazzucotelli: Biventricular assist device implantation as bridge to heart transplantation concomitant with open repair of infrarenal aortic aneurysm (Assisted circulation)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.172114 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Mika Kohonen, Ossi Teerenhovi, Tiina Terho, Jari Laurikka, and Matti Tarkka: Non-harvestable radial artery. A bilateral problem? (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.172569 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Parvez Ahmed, Ahmad A. Khan, Alan Smith, Murali Pagala, Sunil Abrol, Joseph N. Cunningham, Jr., and Mikhail Vaynblat: Expedient pulmonary embolectomy for acute pulmonary embolism: improved outcomes (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.176735 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Stefanos Demertzis, Gabriele Casso, Tiziano Torre, and Francesco Siclari: Direct epiaortic ultrasound scanning for the rapid confirmation of intraoperative aortic dissection (Aortic and aneurysmal (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178335 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Vassilios K. Kouritas, Chrisi Hatzoglou, Christophoros N. Foroulis, and Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis: Human parietal pleura present electrophysiology variations according to location in pleural cavity (Experimental)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.172007 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Andre Plass, Jurg Grunenfelder, Rene Pretre, and Michele Genoni: Titanium plate osteosynthesis for the correction of severe sternal deformity in a 13-year-old boy (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174565 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

May 8, 2008

Manuel Antunes, Martha Biernat, Emilia Sola, Luis Oliveira, David Prieto, Fatima Franco, and Luis Providencia: Cardiac allograft systolic function. Is the aetiology (ischaemic or idiopathic) a determinant of ventricular function in the heart transplant patient? (Transplantation)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.167924 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Tao Jin, Chong Zhang, Zhiying Feng, and Yiming Ni: Primary pulmonary artery sarcoma (Pulmonary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.177816 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Joel Dunning, Janet E. Martin, Hani Shennib, and Davy C. Cheng: Is it safe to cover the left subclavian artery when placing an endovascular stent in the descending thoracic aorta? (Aortic and aneurysmal (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.181222 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Christine R. Herman, John A. Sullivan, Karen J. Buth, and Jean-Francois Legare: Intraoperative graft flow measurements during coronary artery bypass surgery predict in-hospital outcomes (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175208 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Mariano Vicchio, Giuseppe Santoro, Marianna Carrozza, and Giuseppe Caianiello: Hybrid approach in a case of arterial tortuosity syndrome (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on May 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.165001 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 22, 2008

Martti Mosorin, Eija Niemela, Jouni Heikkinen, Jarmo Lahtinen, Valentina Tiozzo, Jari Satta, Tatu Juvonen, and Fausto Biancari: The use of statins and fate of small abdominal aortic aneurysms (Aortic and aneurysmal (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 22, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178103 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Manuel Carnero Alcazar, Fernando Reguillo-Lacruz, Fernando O'Connor, and Enrique Rodriguez-Hernandez: Hypereosinophilic syndrome and myocardial fibrosis (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 22, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175687 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 21, 2008

Mathias H. Wilhelmi, Omke E. Teebken, Axel Haverich, and A. Max Pichlmaier: High resolution computed tomography imaging for individualized allograft replacement of an infected Dacron aortic arch prosthesis (Vascular thoracic)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 21, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.171819 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 16, 2008

Furuzan Numan, Harun Arbatli, Walter Bruszewski, and Mustafa Cikirikcioglu: Total endovascular aortic arch reconstruction via fenestration in situ with cerebral circulatory support: an acute experimental study (Experimental)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 16, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175000 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments] [On-line Video]

Gerson Cipriano, Antonio Carlos de Camargo Carvalho, Graziella Franca Bernardelli, and Paulo Alberto Tayar Peres: Short-term transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation after cardiac surgery: effect on pain, pulmonary function and electrical muscle activity (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 16, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.168542 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 15, 2008

Christos Tourmousoglou, Spiros Lalos, and Themistokles Psarros: Do statins slow the progression of aortic valve stenosis? (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 15, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178038 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Haruhisa Matsuguma, Rie Nakahara, Yoshinori Ishikawa, Haruko Suzuki, Koichi Inoue, Susumu Katano, and Kohei Yokoi: Postoperative radiotherapy for patients with completely resected pathological stage IIIa-N2 non-small cell lung cancer: focusing on an effect of number of mediastinal lymph node station involved (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 15, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174342 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 11, 2008

Rizwan Qureshi, Ann Nugent, Javed Hayat, Muhammad Qureshi, and Robert Norton: Should surgical pleurectomy for spontaneous pneumothorax be always thoracoscopic? (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174755 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Lydia Richardson, Michael Richardson, and Steven Hunter: Is a port-access mitral valve repair superior to the sternotomy approach in accelerating postoperative recovery? (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.180182 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Yasunobu Hayabuchi, Miki Inoue, and Shoji Kagami: Rare venous connection causing severe hypoxia after Fontan operation (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175596 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments] [On-line Video]

Jorge Freixinet, Pedro M. Rodriguez, Mohamed Hussein, Begona Sanroman, Jorge Herrero, and Rita M. Gil: Elastofibroma of the thoracic wall (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174722 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 9, 2008

Romuald Lango, Maciej Michal Kowalik, Katarzyna Klajbor, and Jan Rogowski: Circulatory support with right ventricular assist device and intra aortic balloon counterpulsation in a patient with right ventricle failure after pulmonary embolectomy (Assisted circulation)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 9, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175877 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 8, 2008

Tomas Vanek, Miroslav Kolesar, Michal Nejedly, and Radovan Jirmar: Rescue peri-operative management of the patient with giant electrical storm and severe left ventricular dysfunction: support by levosimendan and intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (Arrhythmia)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 8, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.176883 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments] [On-line video]

April 7, 2008

Pertti Loponen, Michael Luther, Juha Nissinen, Jan-Ola Wistbacka, Fausto Biancari, Jari Laurikka, Harri Sintonen, and Matti R. Tarkka: EuroSCORE predicts health-related quality of life after coronary artery bypass grafting (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 7, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174144 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Augusto D'Onofrio, Nicola Abbiate, Paolo Magagna, and Alessandro Fabbri: Intraoperative coronary angiography in postinfarction ventricular free wall rupture: how technology can change diagnostic and therapeutic timing (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 7, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.174904 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Hassan Jamal-Eddine, Adel K. Ayed, Ahmed Al-Moosa, and Nael Al-Sarraf: Graft repair of tracheo-innominate artery fistula following percutaneous tracheostomy (Vascular general (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 7, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174656 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

April 1, 2008

Morris Beshay, Giovanni Carboni, Beatrix Hoksch, Marc A. Reymond, and Ralph A. Schmid: The role of muscle flap in preventing bronchus stump insufficiency after pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma in high-risk patients (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 1, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.166546 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Muhammed Tamim, Maher Omrani, Adel Tash, and Ahmed El Watidy: Carbon dioxide embolism during endoscopic vein harvesting (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on April 1, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174581 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 28, 2008

Victor Xesus Mosquera, Marry Rijlaarsdam, Luc Filippini, and Mark G. Hazekamp: Early atrial septal defect surgery due to a bronchogenic cyst causing congestive heart failure by left atrium compression (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 28, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.171280 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Omke Teebken, Joachim Lotz, Axel Gaensslen, and Maximilian Pichlmaier: Bilateral iliac artery dissection following severe complex unstable pelvic fracture (Carotid and imaging (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 28, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.177253 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments] [On-line Video]

March 27, 2008

Ken-u Fumimoto, Toshihiro Fukui, Tomoki Shimokawa, and Shuichiro Takanashi: Papillary muscle realignment and mitral annuloplasty in patients with severe ischemic mitral regurgitation and dilated heart (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 27, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.175125 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 26, 2008

Ludwig K. von Segesser: Imagination turns real, or vice versa? (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 26, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.179549 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 20, 2008

Go Watanabe, Shohjiro Yamaguchi, Shigeyuki Tomita, and Hiroshi Ohtake: Awake subxyphoid minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass yielded minimum invasive cardiac surgery for high risk patients (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 20, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.173377 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Riad B.M. Hosein, Kevin Morris, William J. Brawn, and David J. Barron: Use of tissue microdialysis to investigate hyperlactataemia following paediatric cardiac surgery (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 20, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.166264 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 19, 2008

Alessandro Della Corte, Gemma Salerno, Emilio Chiosi, Diana Iarussi, Giuseppe Santarpino, Maurizio Miraglia, Silvio Naviglio, and Marisa De Feo: Pre-operative, post-operative and 1-year follow-up N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels in severe chronic aortic regurgitation: correlations with echocardiographic findings (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 19, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.168039 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Andrea Siani, Luca Maria Siani, Federica Mounayergi, and Emanuele Baldassarre: Lower limb ischemia after migration of a coronary artery stent into the femoral artery (Vascular general (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 19, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.170969 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 18, 2008

Alessandro Bini, Jury Brandolini, Nicola Cassanelli, Fabio Davoli, Giampiero Dolci, Francesco Sellitri, and Franco Stella: Typical and atypical pulmonary carcinoids: our institutional experience (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 18, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.173328 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Bart Pieter Van Putte, Nabil Bantal, Repke Snijder, Wim J. Morshuis, and Wim Jan P. Van Boven: Acute massive pulmonary embolism treated by thrombo-embolectomy using intermittent deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 18, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.169235 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 17, 2008

Aikaterini Mastoraki, Ioannis Kriaras, Evangelia Douka, Sotiria Mastoraki, Georgios Stravopodis, and Stephanos Geroulanos: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus preventing strategy in cardiac surgery (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 17, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.176156 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 14, 2008

Shahzad Gull Raja, Manoraj Navaratnarajah, Naveed Fida, and C Saifuddin Kitchlu: For patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting at higher risk of stroke is the single cross-clamp technique of benefit in reducing the incidence of stroke? (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 14, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174318 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 13, 2008

Samuel Jacob, Antonios Kallikourdis, Frank Sellke, and Joel Dunning: Is blood cardioplegia superior to crystalloid cardioplegia? (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 13, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178343 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 12, 2008

Baris Caynak, Frank Van Praet, Nicholas Walcot, and Hugo Vanermen: Excision of lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum via port-access (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 12, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.170753 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 11, 2008

Carsten J. Beller, Michel R. Labrosse, Siegfried Hagl, Martha M. Gebhard, and Matthias Karck: Aortic root motion remodeling after aortic valve replacement - implications for late aortic dissection (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.166835 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Ganesh Shanmugam, Blaine Kent, Sarah Kirby, and Roger Baskett: Serotonin syndrome following cardiac surgery (Cardiac general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.173104 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Carlos Echevarria, Darragh Twomey, Joel Dunning, and Binayak Chanda: Does re-expansion pulmonary oedema exist? (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 11, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.178087 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

March 5, 2008

Gorka Bastarrika, Carlo Nicola De Cecco, Amedeo Anselmi, and Jesus Herreros: Incidental dual source computed tomography imaging of ductal aortic coarctation, left subclavian artery stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve in a patient admitted for atypical chest pain (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 5, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.173054 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments] [On-line Video]

March 4, 2008

Nikolaos Barbetakis, Georgios Samanidis, Dimitrios Paliouras, and Christodoulos Tsilikas: Re-expansion pulmonary edema following video-assisted thoracic surgery for recurrent malignant pleural effusion (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 4, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.167312 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Tjian Chee, Ross Haston, Athena Togo, and Shahzad Gull Raja: Is a flexible mitral annuloplasty ring superior to a semi-rigid or rigid ring in terms of improvement in symptoms and survival? (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on March 4, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174243 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

February 26, 2008

Orlando Petrucci, Pedro Paulo Martins de Oliveira, Antonio Sergio Martins, and Reinaldo Wilson Vieira: Endovascular treatment of pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta from a firearm injury (Vascular thoracic)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 26, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.172304 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Lars Englberger, Marianne Streich, Hendrik T. Tevaearai, and Thierry P. Carrel: Different anticoagulation strategies in off-pump coronary artery bypass operations: a European survey (Coronary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 26, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.169086 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Jose Honorio Palma, Jose Cicero Stocco Guilhen, Diego Felipe Gaia, and Enio Buffolo: Early complication after hybrid thoracic aortic aneurysm repair (Aortic and aneurysmal (ICVTS only))
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 26, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.168872 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Mario Santini, Alfonso Fiorello, Giovanni Vicidomini, and Anna Perrone: A home-made device for safe intraoperative aspiration of pulmonary hydatid cysts (Pulmonary)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 26, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.170621 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

February 22, 2008

Ahmet Umit Gullu, Murat Akcar, Ahmet Arnaz, and Mehmet Kizilay: Candida parapsilosis tricuspid native valve endocarditis: 3-year follow-up after surgical treatment (Valves)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 22, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.173435 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

February 20, 2008

Masamichi Ono, Heidi Goerler, Dietmar Boethig, and Thomas Breymann: Surgical repair of aortico-left ventricular tunnel arising from the left aortic sinus (Congenital)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 20, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.174516 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

Hunaid A. Vohra, Louise Adamson, and David F. Weeden: Does video-assisted thoracoscopic pleurectomy result in better outcomes than open pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax? (Thoracic general)
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg published on February 20, 2008 as doi:10.1510/icvts.2008.176081 [Abstract] [Journal Format PDF] [eComments]

February 19, 2008