DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 04 · Volume 59 · June 2011 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-22030

Editorial

  • 193
    Heinemann, M. K.:

    Letter from the Editor

    • Reviews

  • 195
    Calafiore, A. M.; Iacò, A. L.; Abukoudair, W.; Penco, M.; Di Mauro, M.:

    Left Ventricular Surgical Remodeling after the STICH Trial

    • Original Cardiovascular

  • 201
    Skrabal, C. A.; Czaja, J.; Honz, K.; Emini, R.; Hannekum, A.; Friedl, R.:

    Adiponectin – Its Potential to Predict and Prevent Coronary Artery Disease

  • 213
    Iskesen, I.; Eserdag, M.; Kurdal, A. T.; Cerrahoglu, M.; Sirin, B. H.:

    Preoperative NT-proBNP Levels: A Reliable Parameter to Estimate Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients

  • 217
    Abicht, J.-M.; Bauer, A.; Christ, F.; Vicol, C.:

    A Haemodynamic Study during OPCAB Surgery Using a New Multi-Suction Cardiac Positioner

  • 222
    Kappert, U.; Ouda, A.; Virmani, R.; Mettler, D.; Matschke, K.; Demertzis, S.:

    The C-Port xV® Vascular Anastomosis System: Results from an Animal Trial

  • 226
    Albes, J. M.:

    Invited Commentary

  • 227
    Demertzis, S.:

    Reply

  • 229
    Gaudino, M.; Anselmi, A.; Glieca, F.; Tsiopoulos, V.; Pragliola, C.; Morelli, M.; Possati, G.:

    Contemporary Results for Isolated Aortic Valve Surgery

  • 233
    Sucker, C.; Litmathe, J.; Feindt, P.; Zotz, R.:

    Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100) as a Useful Tool for the Prediction of Transfusion Requirements during Aortic Valve Replacement

  • 237
    Drews, T.; Pasic, M.; Buz, S.; Unbehaun, A.; Dreysse, S.; Kukucka, M.; Mladenow, A.; Hetzer, R.:

    Transcranial Doppler Sound Detection of Cerebral Microembolism during Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation

    • Original Cardiovascular/Society Paper

  • 207
    Geidel, S.; Lass, M.; Krause, K.; Schneider, C.; Boczor, S.; Kuck, K.-H.; Ostermeyer, J.; Schmoeckel, M.:

    Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Concomitant to Coronary Surgery

    • Original Thoracic

  • 243
    Zabeck, H.; Muley, T.; Dienemann, H.; Hoffmann, H.:

    Management of Chylothorax in Adults: When is Surgery Indicated?

    • Case Reports/Cardiac

  • 247
    Albes, J. M.; Claus, T.:

    Reversed Root for Entirely Biological Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Replacement in a Patient with Endocarditis and Mediastinitis

  • 248
    Emmert, M. Y.; Weber, B.; Theusinger, O. M.; Hoerstrup, S. P.; Falk, V.; Grünenfelder, J.; Plass, A.:

    Delayed Two-Step Free Wall Rupture of the Right and Left Ventricular Wall after Myocardial Infarction

  • 250
    Menon, P. R.; Doenst, T.; Ender, J.; Mohr, F. W.; Mathioudakis, D.:

    Surgical Treatment of an Aorto-Right Atrial Fistula as a Complication of Tricuspid Valve Repair

  • 252
    Schroeter, T.; Bittner, H.; Subramanian, S.; Hänsig, M.; Mohr, F.; Borger, M.:

    Life-Threatening Hemothorax Resulting from Lung Hernia after Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

    • Case Reports/Thoracic

  • 255
    Huang, T.-W.; Huang, H.-K.; Hsu, H.-H.; Lee, S.-C.:

    Cystic Pulmonary Tuberculoma