General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Enhancing identification of early-stage lung adenocarcinomas through solid component analysis of three-dimensional computed tomography images	24
Lateral approach using grasping technic for uniportal major lung resection	24
Diagnosis of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation is important	21
Is the QRS duration useful for determining the optimal timing of pulmonary valve replacement after tetralogy of Fallot repair?	20
Radial artery vs saphenous vein grafts for sequential coronary bypass grafting as a second conduit for the left coronary territory	18
Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	17
Hemodynamic predictors of negative false lumen remodeling after frozen elephant trunk for acute aortic dissection	17
Aortic wall degeneration late after ascending aortic wrapping	16
Comparison of radiological and pathological tumor sizes in resected non-small cell lung cancer	16
Evaluating air leakage from staple line reinforcements in anatomical pulmonary resection (AIRSTOP): a prospective randomized controlled trial protocol	14
A successful trimodality therapy for difficult-to-diagnose primary mediastinal dedifferentiated liposarcoma, which originated from the perihilar fat and invaded the right lungs	13
Impact of frailty on the long-term outcomes of elderly patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma	13
Intraoperative margin assessment by wireless signals in thoracoscopic anterior (S3) segmentectomy using a radiofrequency identification marker	11
Combined cardiac surgery procedures and liver transplant: a single-center experience	11
Uniportal left S1 + 2 segmentectomy	11
Improving survival after pulmonary metastasectomy for sarcoma: analysis of prognostic factors	11
Computed tomography-guided lymphangiography from the para-aortic lymph node: a useful approach for chylothorax after esophagectomy	11
Comparison of new-onset post-operative atrial fibrillation between patients receiving carvedilol and metoprolol after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery	10
Outcomes of lung cancer surgery in patients with COVID-19 history: a single center cohort study	9
Pectus cross bars increase hospital readmission rates due to serous pleural effusion	8
Efficacy, safety, and optimal timing of single-trocar video-assisted flexible thoracoscopic debridement under local anesthesia for complicated parapneumonic empyema	8
Surgical aortic valve replacement provides better left ventricular mass regression than transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with small aortic annulus	8
Risk factor analysis for aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement in patients with tricuspid aortic valve	8
A prospective comparative study of thoracoscopic transareolar and uniportal approaches for young male patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax	8
Letter to Editor: Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio on acute kidney injury after on-pump coronary artery bypass: a retrospective, single-center study	8

Brachial plexus injury and upper rib fracture after median sternotomy in cardiac surgery	7
Segmentectomy versus lobectomy: does FEV1.0 change accurately reflect the postoperative cardiopulmonary function?	7
Association between frailty and long-term outcomes among patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery via median sternotomy	7
Ground glass opacity: can we correlate radiological and histological features to plan clinical decision making?	7
Utility of interfacility patient transfer after radiofrequency identification marker placement for precise sublobar resection of small pulmonary nodules	7
Long-term results of one-and-a-half ventricle repair with open azygos vein	7
No survival benefit of primary tumor resection for non-small cell lung cancer patients with unexpectedly detected pleural disseminated nodules in the era of targeted therapy	7
Clinical features and treatment of bronchial rupture of pulmonary hydatid cyst in children: a retrospective study of 36 patients	7
A sealant with a hemostatic mechanism independent of the blood coagulation function was effective in both elective and emergency surgery for thoracic aorta	7
Non-stapling thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax in young patients	7
Postoperative outcomes of valve reoperation are associated with the number of previous cardiac operations	6
Comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different covering methods	6
Sequential composite BIMA grafting for 3v-CAD: factors that predict successful outcome of the one-inflow and two-inflow revascularization techniques	6
Peripheral pulmonary mucous gland adenoma with a cavity mimicking lung cancer	6
Outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair for complicated type B acute aortic dissection from a multicenter Japanese post-market surveillance study	6
Minimally invasive surgery for anterior flail chest injury in the acute phase: series of 10 cases	6
Letter to Editor: Incidence and risk factors of acute cholecystitis after cardiovascular surgery	6
Advances and safe use of energy devices in lung cancer surgery	6
Video-assisted thoracoscopic tracheal resection with only endobronchial intubation	6
Modification of the Nuss procedure: the crossed bar technique for new subtypes of pectus excavatum	6
Two cases of catastrophic deterioration and multiple leaflet detachment in Trifecta valves	6
Single-stage repair of the right aortic arch with Kommerell diverticulum through the right thoracotomy with SIRC approach	6
Predictors of late outcomes after concomitant tricuspid valve repair with left-sided valve surgery	5
Externally mounted versus internally mounted leaflet aortic bovine pericardial bioprosthesis: meta-analysis	5
Postoperative results of the in situ fenestrated open stent technique for acute aortic dissection type A	5
Giant pseudoaneurysm that developed seven years after surgical repair of a postinfarction ventricular septal defect	5
An accurate prediction of negative lymph node metastasis with consideration of glucose metabolism in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer	5
Self-expandable transcatheter valve is a potentially useful option for a failing small surgical aortic bioprosthetic valve	5
Fungus ball removal with video-cavernoscopy for complex aspergilloma	5
Correction: Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	5
Septic pulmonary embolism secondary to prosthetic conduit fungal endocarditis in a child	5
Postoperative pneumothorax occurrence in patients with Marfan syndrome	5
IABP use and outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery: a closer look!	5
Inhaled nitric oxide improves pulmonary hypertension and organ functions after adult heart valve surgeries	5
Acknowledgment to reviewers	5
Strict control of phosphorus concentration of hemodialysis patients may decrease structural valve deterioration after aortic valve replacement	5
Enteric-type thymic adenocarcinoma: a case report and literature review focusing on prognosis based on histological subtypes	4
STAT3 activation in thymic epithelial tumors: correlation with cyclin D1, JAK3, and clinical behavior	4
Near-infrared spectroscopy device selection affects intervention management for cerebral desaturation during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery	4
Risk factors for distal stent graft-induced new entry after frozen elephant trunk procedure in chronic aortic dissection	4
Impact of the expanded indication of robot-assisted thoracic surgery for mediastinal tumors	4
Surgical outcomes of the systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt: risk factors of post-operative acute events and effectiveness of regulation of pulmonary blood flow with metal clips	4
Correction to: Prognostic significance of preoperative to postoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen ratio after lobectomy for lung adenocarcinoma	4
Letter to editor: to cover or not to cover, to promote adhesions or not? Comment on: “comparison of early recurrence in young-onset primary spontaneous pneumothorax following surgery using different c	4
Trends in open lobectomy outcomes for lung cancer over the last 15 years: national cohort	4
Contemporary surgical management of complete atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot in Japan	4
Computed tomography radiomics-based distinction of invasive adenocarcinoma from minimally invasive adenocarcinoma manifesting as pure ground-glass nodules with bubble-like signs	4
Postoperative pulmonary function of patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung abnormalities	4
Reconstruction of right ventricular outflow tract with severe calcification: lantern procedure	4
Single lung transplantation using a lung graft from a donor whose contralateral lung is not suitable for lung transplantation	4

Tranexamic acid after cardiopulmonary bypass does not increase risk of postoperative seizures: a retrospective study	4
Proposal of a new classification: “sealed type” postinfarction left ventricular free wall rupture	4
Hypercoagulable state and effect of low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis on coagulation after lung cancer resection: results from thrombo-elastography	4
A comparative analysis of segmentectomy-aswere medicated withinsociated factors influencing bronchial tortuosity in early-stage left upper lung cancer	4
Differences of mid-term outcomes in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair between zone 0 and zone 1–2 landing	4
Long-term results of the frozen elephant trunk technique in primary chronic type B aortic dissection	4
Pannus-related left main trunk ostial stenosis after aortic valve replacement	4
The effect of adding an open distal anastomosis to proximal aneurysm repairs in bicuspid aortopathy	4
Application of “suction-guided stapling” during uniportal thoracoscopic major lung resection	4
Upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgery	4
Pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis at a single Japanese center: 20 years of experience	4
Risks factors of adverse clinical outcomes in asymptomatic mitral regurgitation patients with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Splenic infarction after left upper lobectomy: a report of a case	4
A comparison between stand-alone left atrial appendage occlusion and resection as a method of preventing cardiogenic thromboembolic stroke	4
The efficacy of rhomboid intercostal block for pain management after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized-controlled trial	4
Preoperative physical activity is associated with prognosis in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy	4
An independent prognostic factor in surgical cases of pleural empyema caused by common bacteria is the presence of a fistula	3
Aortic floating thrombus in patients with COVID-19: a report of eight cases	3
Evaluation of myocardial work changes after lung resection—the significance of surgical approach: an echocardiographic comparison between VATS and thoracotomy	3
A simple closure method for a mechanical aortic valve in left ventricular assist device implantation	3
Limited upper mini-sternotomy approach for closed heart surgery in the newborns and infants	3
Learning curve of robotic surgery for lung cancer: analysis for two surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic	3
Successful bridge to transplantation with long-term support using Berlin heart EXCOR in a child with failing Fontan	3
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in coronary artery bypass surgery: the role of local anesthetic volume—a prospective, randomized study	3
Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve	3
Real-world observation of pain scores using patient-reported outcome measures in lung cancer surgery	3
WTAP-mediated m6A modification on BASP1 mRNA contributes to ferroptosis in AAA	3
A case of tricuspid atresia with pulmonary valve absence coexisting coronary-right ventricular fistula	3
Aortic floating thrombus and COVID‑19	3
To cross or not to cross pectus bars: is this already a dilemma?	3
Type A aortic dissection with left coronary malperfusion	3
Radial artery versus right mammary artery: the fight is always open, and statistics rule	3
Surgical indication of pulmonary metastasis arising from osteosarcoma or soft tissue sarcoma	3
Intraoperative robotic surgical system-related problems in robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery	3
Evaluation of the blood flow in reconstructed gastric tube and its relation to anastomosis leakage	3
CircRUNX1 drives the malignant phenotypes of lung adenocarcinoma through mediating the miR-5195-3p/HMGB3 network	3
Extensive aortic root endocarditis caused ventricular septal rupture	3
Successful thoracoscopic resection of an esophageal bronchogenic cyst	3
Cardioprotective effect of St. Thomas’ Hospital No. 2 solution against age-related changes in aquaporin-7-deficient mice	3
Positive bag lavage cytology during thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer is a significant predictor of locoregional recurrence	3
Correction to: Long-term outcomes and prognostic factors after aortic valve surgery in patients with Takayasu arteritis	3
Comprehensive multi-modality treatment of thoracic aorta pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience	3
Comparison of long-term outcomes between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting using Japanese nationwide cardiovascular surgery database	3
One-step thoracotomy approach for atrial-esophageal fistula repair without cardiopulmonary bypass	3
The importance of diaphragmatic surgery, chemical pleurodesis and postoperative hormonal therapy in preventing recurrence in catamenial pneumothorax: a retrospective cohort study	3
Association between recovery from desaturation after stair climbing and postoperative complications in lung resection	3
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2020	3
Factors related to clinical outcomes in blunt thoracic injuries	2
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve surgery in patients with aortic regurgitation with preserved ejection fraction and left ventricular dilation	2
Translational model of vein graft failure following coronary artery bypass graft in atherosclerotic microswine	2
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Validation of the simplified cough symptom score in non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgery	2
Anatomical resection for right B3 downwards-shifting malformation	2
Mitral valve surgery for atrial functional mitral regurgitation: predicting recurrent mitral regurgitation and mid-term outcome	2
Removal of a frozen elephant trunk using a polyvinyl tube	2
Acknowledgment to reviewers	2
Anatomical lung resection for left lung cancer after thoracic aortic replacement	2
Which pneumothorax volume/size measurement method can best predict surgical indication in primary spontaneous pneumothorax patients? A comparison of six different methods	2
A 30 year experience of truncus arteriosus repair at a single institution: usefulness of staged approach for complicated lesions	2
Impacts of complications after esophageal cancer surgery on health-related quality of life and nutritional status	2
Optimal size of Frozenix for true thoracic aneurysms: is downsizing an option?	2
Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer: the current opinions and future perspectives of thoracic surgeons in Japan	2
A novel approach to the lung apex avoiding dissection of severe pleural adhesions	2
Stagnating blood flow related to thrombus formation in pulmonary vein stump after left upper lobectomy	2
Short- and Midterm outcomes of modified robotic tricuspid annuloplasty for secondary tricuspid regurgitation	2
Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve implantation with bioprosthetic balloon expandable valve	2
Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis	2
Is surgery a risk factor for contralateral recurrence pneumothorax in adolescent with primary spontaneous pneumothorax?	2
Impact of prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation on outcomes in heart transplantation with higher risk donor heart	2
Effectiveness and safety of a newly introduced multidisciplinary perioperative enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for thoracic esophageal cancer surgery	2
Simultaneous transapical transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement in patients with severe valve dysfunction: initial experience	2
Correction: Preemptive fenestrated endovascular repair aimed at perfusion of cervical branches in acute type B aortic dissection	2
Surgical treatment for tracheal stent prolapse in a patient with blunt tracheal trauma	2
Novel three-dimensional image simulation for lung segmentectomy developed with surgeons’ perspective	2
Three-dimensional image simulation for lung segmentectomy from unenhanced computed tomography data	2
Prognosis after non-surgical therapy for acute type A aortic dissection	2
Prognostic factors for pulmonary carcinoid with positive lymph node after surgical resection: a SEER database study	2
Performance of the ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer in thoracic procedures in a Japanese cohort: a case series report	2
Contemporary short-term outcomes of surgery for aortic stenosis: transcatheter vs. surgical aortic valve replacement	2
Mid-term results of mitral valve reconstruction with autologous pericardial patch for active infective endocarditis with extensive leaflet destruction	2

Predictive factors for size change of aorta in patients with acute blunt traumatic aortic injury	2
Study on the relationship among typhoon, climate change, and acute Stanford type A aortic dissection in southern of Zhejiang in China	2
Artificial pneumothorax suppresses postoperative inflammatory reaction in mediastinal tumor surgery	2
Incidence and risk factors of acute cholecystitis after cardiovascular surgery	2
Influence of preoperative and intraoperative factors on recovery after aortic root surgery	2
Surgical outcomes of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement via right mini-thoracotomy for hemodialysis patients	2
Single direct right axillary artery cannulation using a modified Seldinger technique in minimally invasive cardiac surgery	2
Impact of radiation to the eye of operators during endo-cardiovascular surgery and the importance of protection	2
Prognostic nomogram and novel risk-scoring system for small cell lung cancer with different patterns of metastases	2
Prognostic value of TCBI for short-term outcomes in ATAD patients undergoing surgery	2
First case of major lung resection using the hinotori™ surgical robot system	2
Novel pulmonary abdominal normothermic regional perfusion circuit for simultaneous in-donor evaluation and preservation of lungs and abdominal organs in donation after circulatory death	2
Safety and efficacy of salvage surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study of 46 patients from four Keio-affiliated hospitals	2
Relationship between walking distance within the first 24 h following lung cancer surgery and clinical outcomes	2
Coronary ostial angioplasty for juvenile Takayasu arteritis involving the coronary artery using external iliac artery grafts	2
Prosthetic vascular graft rupture caused by claw-type rib fixation strut: a case report	2
Modifying strategies for SDF-1/CXCR4 interaction during mesenchymal stem cell transplantation	2
Current status of inhaled nitric oxide therapy for lung transplantation in Japan: a nationwide survey	2
The effect of lobar shifting following right upper lobectomy on postoperative pulmonary function	2
Effects of continuous erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled study	2
Presurgical assessment of flow variability in an azygos vein aneurysm using 4D-flow MRI	2
Successful lung transplantation after prone positioning in an ineligible donor: a case report	2
Spontaneous hemopneumothorax with a ruptured aneurysm in the second intercostal artery: report of a case	2
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair of a ruptured acute type B aortic dissection presenting with right hemothorax: a case report and review of the literature	2
Survival impact of pathologic features after salvage lung resection following definitive chemoradiotherapy or systemic therapy for initially unresectable lung cancer	2
Totally thoracoscopic versus standard VATS lobectomies: perioperative differences	2
Surgical repair for systolic anterior motion of anterior mitral leaflet due to mitral annular calcification	2
Residual middle lobectomy after right upper or lower lobectomy: indications and outcome	2
Eustachian valve myxoma: a rare cause of Budd–Chiari syndrome	2
Myocardial ischemia risk in Fontan candidates with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum	2
A comparative study of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and conventional approaches for short-term outcomes of anatomical segmentectomy	2
Wedge extended bronchoplasty with caliber adjustment by membranous suture	1
Successful transfemoral-transcatheter aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients with a grade 4 atheroma in the ascending aorta: cerebral protection with a filter device	1
Repeated aortic dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	1
Immunocompetent cells in durable ventricular assist device-implanted non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy	1
The usefulness of nonabsorbable polymer clips for the closure of supra-aortic vessels’ stump	1
Early thrombus formation including hypo-attenuated leaflet thrombosis after surgical bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement	1
Modified composite-graft technique for aortic root replacement	1
Compression brace for secondary pectus carinatum in infants and toddlers undergoing cardiac surgery with midline sternotomy	1
Intra‑aortic balloon pump in heart surgery	1
Chunnel debranching for hybrid repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm	1
Early postoperative pulmonary complications after minimally invasive esophagectomy in the prone position: incidence and perioperative risk factors from the perspective of anesthetic management	1
Long-term outcomes of transapical-transcatheter aortic valve replacement	1
Propensity score analysis comparing off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in older adults	1
Mediastinal lymph node dissection for the elderly with clinical stage I non-small cell lung cancer	1
Neck vessels geometry and diameter change in patients with acute type A aortic dissection	1
Proximal versus extensive repair in acute type A aortic dissection: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Effects of thoracic sympathetic stimulation on palmar perfusion: a preliminary study in pigs	1
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries in Japan during 2019	1
A prospective randomized controlled study to assess the effectiveness of super FIXSORB WAVE® for sternal stabilization after sternotomy	1
The Japanese society for cardiovascular surgery, the Japanese association for thoracic surgery and the Japanese association for coronary artery surgery do not endorse Chapter 7.1 in the 2021 ACC/AHA/S	1
Implications for prosthesis selection in dialysis patients undergoing aortic valve replacement	1
Analysis of the changes in health-related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer: a single-center longitudinal study	1
Myocardial ischemia due to radical resection of complex coronary fistulas with giant aneurysms: a case report	1
Usefulness of a temporary shunt by cannulation during superior vena cava combined resection	1
Clinical outcomes of continuous flow left ventricular assist device therapy as bridge to transplant strategy in muscular dystrophy: a single-center study	1
A routine de-airing method for total endoscopic robot-assisted mitral valve repair	1
Successful lung transplant cases with ex vivo lung perfusion assessment of extended criteria donor lungs	1
No-drain management after thoracoscopic lung wedge resection with a novel intraoperative sealing test	1
Analysis of postoperative weight loss associated with prognosis after sublobar resections for lung cancer	1
Incidence and outcomes of surgical site infection after cardiovascular surgery (complete republication)	1
The effect of spironolactone in reducing the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study	1
Recruitment maneuvers in patients undergoing thoracic surgery: a meta-analysis	1
Validity of surgical decision based on intraoperative frozen section diagnosis for unconfirmed pulmonary nodules with previous malignancy	1
Ascending aortic extension to enlarge the retroaortic space in children after the Norwood procedure	1
Optimal timing of bridging annuloplasty and patch augmentation for heterotaxy syndrome associated with functional single ventricles	1
Clinical efficacy of digital chest drainage system in cardiac valve surgery	1
Advantages of applying digital chest drainage system for postoperative management of patients following pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials	1
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome and post-operative drainage: a comparison of patients with aortic stenosis versus coronary artery disease	1
Impact of sarcopenia on early and mid-term outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians	1
Anatomical variants of pulmonary segments and uni-portal thoracoscopic segmentectomy for lung cancer in a patient with Kartagener syndrome: a case report	1
Effects of temperature on transient neurologic dysfunction after total arch replacement	1
Diagnosis of Carney complex following multiple recurrent cardiac myxomas	1
Aortic homograft for aortic valve replacement in patient with Alpha-Gal allergy	1
Tracheal stenosis following mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infection without history of tracheal intubation: a case report	1
Meta-analysis of BITA versus SITA grafting in diabetic patients: evidence from propensity score-matched studies	1
Short-term effects of preoperative nutritional intervention in lung surgery for malignant tumors: a single-center prospective study	1
The impact of prognostic nutrition index on the waitlist mortality of lung transplantation	1
Tension pneumothorax decompression with colorimetric capnography: pilot case series	1
Autologous cell salvage in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery reduces post-operative complications: a retrospective weighted-matching analysis	1
Effect of malnutrition and frailty status on surgical aortic valve replacement	1
Preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts recurrence of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant triplet chemotherapy	1
15-year outcomes of the JOCRI study (JOCRIED study): a randomised comparison of off-pump and on-pump multiple arterial coronary revascularisation	1
Impact of preoperative comorbidities on postoperative complication rate and outcome in surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer patients	1
Determining optimal pretreatment in cardiac surgery: an experimental study	1
Correction to: Myocardial ischemia due to radical resection of complex coronary fistulas with giant aneurysms: a case report	1
Clover stitch technique for aortic valve in mitral valve repair	1
A balanced mitral leaflet and large ring strategy avoids systolic anterior motion in Barlow’s disease	1
Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries in 2021: annual report by Japanese society of minimally invasive cardiac surgery	1
Prognostic analysis and clinical characteristics of dual primary lung cancer: a population study based on surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database	1
Temporary epicardial pacing wires post-cardiac surgery: a literature review	1
Correlations between intraoperative and postoperative echocardiographic measurements in patients undergoing aortic bioprosthetic valve replacement: a prospective observational study	1
Acknowledgment to reviewers	1
Multivariate analysis of the factors affecting medical students’ decision to join the cardiovascular surgery department	1
Right transaxillary transcatheter aortic valve replacement is comparable to left despite challenges	1