DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 08 · Volume 54 · December 2006 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-5343

Editorial

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Klövekorn, W. P.: Letter from the Editor

Basic Science

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Schramm, R.; Nickels, R. M.; Harder, Y.; Langer, F.; Menger, M. D.; Schäfers, H.-J.: Heparin-Protamine does not Aggravate Local LPS-Provoked Leukocytic Inflammation in Vivo

Original Cardiovascular

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Kostolny, M.; Schreiber, C.; von Arnim, V.; Vogt, M.; Wottke, M.; Lange, R.: Timing of Repair in Ventricular Septal Defect with Aortic Insufficiency
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Heimberg, C.; Winterhalter, M.; Strüber, M.; Piepenbrock, S.; Bund, M.: Pressure-Controlled versus Volume-Controlled One-Lung Ventilation for MIDCAB
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Stassano, P.; Di Tommaso, L.; Vitale, D. F.; Monaco, M.; Iannelli, G.; Mottola, M.; Musumeci, A.; Spampinato, N.: Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Surgery: Determinants Affecting Early and Long-Term Results
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Lindner, J.; Jansa, P.; Kunstyr, J.; Mayer, E.; Blaha, J.; Palecek, T.; Aschermann, M.; Grus, T.; Ambroz, D.; Tosovský, J.; Vitkova, I.: Implementation of a New Programme for the Surgical Treatment of CTEPH in the Czech Republic - Pulmonary Endarterectomy
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Celkan, M. A.; Kazaz, H.; Daglar, B.; Celik, A.; Koruk, S.; Kocoglu, H.: Effects of Glucose-Insulin-Potassium Solution on Cardiac Cytokines and Enzymes

Original Thoracic

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Tsai, C.-H.; Lin, C.-M.; Hsieh, C.-C.; Hsu, W.-H.; Wang, H.-W.; Wang, L.-S.: Tumor Volume is a Better Prognostic Factor than Greatest Tumor Diameter in Stage Ia Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
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Marulli, G.; Sartori, F.; Bassi, P. F.; dal Moro, F.; Gino Favaretto, A.; Rea, F.: Long-Term Results of Surgical Management of Pulmonary Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma

Short Communications

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Berneder, S.; van Ingen, G.; Eigel, P.: Arch Thrombus Formation in an Apparently Normal Aorta as a Source for Recurrent Peripheral Embolization
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Martin, D.; Knez, I.; Rigler, B.: Anomalous Origin of the Brachiocephalic Trunk from the Left Pulmonary Artery with CHARGE Syndrome
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Dakak, M.; Gürkök, S.; Gözübüyük, A.; Genc, O.: Surgical Repair of Congenital Sternal Cleft in an Adult to Prevent Traumatic Pericardial Rupture
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Bayrak, Y.; Tanju, S.; Suoglu, Y.; Toker, A.: Treatment of a Benign Tracheoesophageal Fistula in a Ventilator Dependent Quadriplegic Patient
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Chen, H.-C.; Huang, H.-J.; Wu, C.-Y.; Lin, T.-S.; Fang, H.-Y.: Esophageal Schwannoma with Tracheal Compression
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Sayin, O. A.; Ugurlucan, M.; Saltik, L.; Sungur, Z.; Tireli, E.: Modified Nikaidoh Procedure for Transposition of Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defect and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
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Demir, A.; Olcmen, A.; Kara, H. V.; Dincer, S. I.: Delayed Diagnosis of a Complete Bronchial Rupture after Blunt Thoracic Trauma
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Toker, A.; Eroglu, O.; Tanju, S.; Dilege, S.; Kalayci, G.: An External Support Technique for the Malacic Trachea - Treatment of Tracheomalacia
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Böcker, W.; Euler, E.; Schieker, M.; Kettler, M.; Mutschler, W.: A Novel Surgical Technique for Transverse Sternal Bone Defects Using Flexible Intramedullary Nailing