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PLENARY CITATION AND EDITOR CHOICE ABSTRACTS

Plenary Citation abstracts were selected by the Program Committee as among the best submitted. These abstracts will be “cited” by the moderator during the appropriate plenary session.

Editor’s Choice abstracts were ranked highly by the Program Committee.

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VALVE-SPARING ROOT

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 180
 Aortic Root Surgery in Marfan Syndrome: Comparison of Valve-sparing versus Total Root Replacement. A Meta-analysis on 1650 patients (852 kb)
Emiliano Angeloni, Umberto Benedetto, Simone Refice, Fabio Capuano, Antonino Roscitano and Riccardo Sinatra
Cardiac Surgery Department, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Ospedale S. Andrea, Rome, Italy

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 11
 Sinus Valsalva Asymmetry Is The “Normal” Aortic Root Anatomy (6.6 mb)
A. C. Kollar
Surgery, UTMB, Galveston, TX, USA

Abstract 274
 Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) Repair with Valve-sparing Root Replacement (VSRR) Yields Equivalent Mid-term Results as VSRR Alone for BAV Patients Regardless of Degree of Aortic Insufficiency
T. G. Gleason1, F. Navid1, W. Szeto2, J. E. Bavaria2.
1. Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2. Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 275
 Partial Aortic Root Remodeling with Selective Replacement of the Non-coronary Sinus: Does Aortic Valve Morphology Influence Outcomes? (1.36 mb)
L. Botta, A. Cannata, G. Bruschi, S. Trunfio, B. Merlanti, C. F. Russo, C. Taglieri, L. Martinelli
Cardiac Surgery, Niguarda Cà Granda Hospital, Milano, Italy

Abstract 294
 Comparison Between Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement and Modified Bentall (2.39 mb)
Allan Stewart, Jonathan Yang, Mark Russo, Alexander Iribarne, Brendan F. Scully, Rachel Easterwood, Craig R. Smith
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA

ASCENDING AORTA

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 50
 Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction and Translocation of the Aortic Valve for Annular Erosion (691 kb)
S. Stamou, M. Murphy, N. T. Kouchoukos.
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA

Abstract 100
 The Reoperative Aortic Root: Degenerative Failure vs. Infectious Destruction - Outcomes of the “True Redo-Root” Reconstruction (687 kb)
R. K. Milewski1, A. S. Jassar2, A. Pochettino1, W. Y. Szeto1, N. D. Desai1, P. J. Moeller1, J. H. Gorman1, R. C. Gorman1, J. E. Bavaria1
1. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2. Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 43
 Computational Analysis of Bentall Procedures and Native Aorta: A fluidodynamics and wall stress comparison (14.1 mb)
L. Weltert1, R. De Paulis1, M. D. De Tullio2, R. Verzicco3, D. Maselli1, A. Bellisario1, R. Scaffa1, S. Nardella1
1. Heart Surgery, European Hospital, Rome, Italy, 2. Bioingegneria, Politecnico Universitario, Bari, Italy, 3. Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

Abstract 64
 Wrapping Tape Operation for Poststenotic Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta (570 kb)
V. V. Popov1, L. L. Sytar2, O. O. Bolshak1, G. V. Knyshov3
1. Department of acquired heart diseases, National Amosov's Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2. Department of pathology of aorta, National Amosov's Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyiv, Ukraine, 3. Department of acute coronary insufficiency, National Amosov's Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyiv, Ukraine

Abstract 86
 Fate of Un-replaced Sinuses of Valsalva in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease: Follow-up to 17 years (498 kb)
C. B. Park1, H. I. Michelena2, T. M. Sundt1
1. Divisions of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2. Divisions of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

Abstract 231
 Endovascular Repair of the Ascending Aorta (15.1 mb)
P. Moeller1, W. Y. Szeto1, G. Moser1, N. D. Desai1, M. A. Acker1, A. Pochettino1, J. E. Bavaria2
1. Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2. Division of Cardiovascular, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 276
 Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Biomechanical Properties Are Variable Depending on Aortic Valve Morphology (1 mb)
J. E. Pichamuthu, J. A. Phillippi, T. G. Gleason, D. A. Vorp
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Abstract 292
 Hemodynamic Performance of Biologic Root Replacements: Pericardial Composite v. Porcine Bioroots (340 kb)
N. Desai1, F. McCarthy2, W. Szeto1, A. Pochettino1, R. Erwin3, Y. El-Sayed3, J. Bavaria1
1. Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 3. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

AORTIC ARCH

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 93
 Branch First Aortic Arch Repair without Deep Hypothermia or Circulatory Arrest (1.7 mb)
G. Matalanis
Cardiac Surgery, Austin Hospital, Kew, Australia

Abstract 136
 Bovine Arch Anomaly - An Opportunity to Screen for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (2.13 mb)
R. Moomiaie, M. Hornick, H. Mojibian, M. Tranquilli, J. Elefteriades
Section of Cardiac Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA

Abstract 257
 The Limited Potential for Hybridised Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Reconstruction (h-TEVAR) in Patients Undergoing Conventional Aortic Arch Replacement (CAR) (366 kb)
M. Bashir, A. Ranasinghe, D. Quinn, J. Mascaro, B. Holloway, R. Bonser
Cardiothoracic Department, University Hospitals of Birmingham-Queen Elizabeth Hospital, United Kingdom

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 90
 Impact of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Transfusion on Clinical Outcome in Ascending Aortic Surgery with Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest (1.75 mb)
S. Zhou1, A. L. Estrera2, S. Panthayi1, C. Ignacio1, A. Z. Chuang1, H. J. Safi2, R. Sheinbaum1
1. Anesthesia, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 138
 Arch Debranching versus Elephant Trunk Procedures for Hybrid Repair of Proximal Thoracic Aortic Pathologies (3.1 mb)
C. W. Lee1, P. J. Hess2, T. D. Martin2, T. M. Beaver2, C. T. Klodell2, R. J. Feezor1, W. A. Lee1
1. Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, 2. Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

Abstract 190
 Kommerell’s Diverticulum Repair with Right Sided Aortic Arch: Strategies and Techniques (1.84 mb)
P. D. Smith1, W. Y. Szeto2, T. B. Reece1
1. Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA, 2. Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 216
 The Efficacy of Debranching TEVAR for Arch Aneurysms in High Risk Patients (5.3 mb)
Y. Shirakawa, T. Kuratani, K. Shimamura, M. Takeuchi, K. Kin, T. Yoshida, Y. Sawa
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan

Abstract 273
 Evolving Treatment Strategies for Aortic Coarctation and Late Complications in Teens and Adults (1.3 mb)
E. E. Roselli1, A. Pujara1, L. G. Svensson1, R. K. Greenberg2, L. Latson3
1. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA, 2. Vascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA, 3. Pediatric Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA

CEREBRAL PROTECTION

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 41
 Routine Hypothermia with Circulatory Arrest and Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion for Ascending Aortic Reconstruction
A. W. ElBardissi1, S. F. Aranki1, L. H. Cohn1, S. K. Shernan1, D. Fitzgerald1, R. M. Bolman2
1. Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brookline, MA, USA, 2. Division of Cardiac Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

Abstract 128
 Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in the Elderly: Is It Safe? (1.4 mb)
A. Zimmet1, I. Kron1, A. Speir2, C. E. Fonner3, I. Crosby1
1. Division Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA,USA, 2. Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, USA, 3. Virginia Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative, Lenexa, KS, USA

Abstract 175
 Strokes in Ascending Aortic Repairs: Predictive and Protective Factors (1.14 mb)
Tovy Haber Kamine, Steven R Messé, Elizabeth Leitner, Joseph Bavaria, Michael McGarvey
1. Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2. Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 213
 Risk-adjusted and Case-matched Comparative Study Based on Japan Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Database between Antegrade and Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion in Aortic Arch Surgery (836 kb)
A. Usui1, H. Miyata2, Y. Ueda1, N. Motomura3, S. Takamoto4
1. Cardiac Surgery, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, 2. Healthcare Quality Assessment, Tokyo University, Tokyo, Japan, 3. Cardiac Surgery, Tokyo University, Nagoya, Japan, 4. Cardiac Surgery, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Abstract 255
 What Is The Relationship Between Near Infrared Spectroscopic (nirs) Regional Mixed Arterio-venous Oxygen Saturation (rso2) and Jugular Bulb Venous Saturation (sjo2) during Core Cooling (cc) and Bilateral Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion (sacp)? (13.1 mb)
V. B. Dronavalli1, A. Menon1, D. Green2, T. Jones3, J. Mascaro1, R. S. Bonser1
1. Cardiothoracic Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham, UK, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2. Anaesthetics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham, UK, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 3. Cardiothoracic Surgery, Birmingham Childrens Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

DESCENDING/THORACOABDOMINAL AORTA

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 89
 Aortic Remodeling after Endovascular Repair of the Descending Thoracic Aorta (11.9 mb)
G. Moser1, P. Moeller1, T. Bavaria1, A. Zeeshan1, J. E. Bavaria2
1. Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2. Divison of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 200
 Does TEVAR Provide a Financial Benefit for Management of Descending Thoracic Aortic Pathologies? (598 kb)
P. Narayan, A. Wong, I. Davies, A. J. Bryan, P. Wilde, G. J. Murphy
Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 91
 Impact of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Transfusion on Clinical Outcomes in Descending Thoracic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (4.1 mb)
S. Zhou1, A. L. Estrera2, T. Li1, C. Ignacio1, S. Panthayi1, A. Chuang1, H. J. Safi2, R. Sheinbaum1
1. Anesthesia, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 165
 US Trends in Thoracic Aneurysm Repair (127 kb)
T. Beaver1, J. J. Shuster2, K. L. Walker1
1. Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, 2. Biostatistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

Abstract 214
 Effects of Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Diseases on Aortic Hemodynamics: Impact on the Remaining Aorta (2.2 mb)
D. F. Gaia, E. Buffolo, J. H. Palma, J. C. Guilhen, C. B. Ferreira.
Cardiovascular surgery, Federal University Of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Abstract 297
 The Use of Thoracic Endovascular Stent Grafting (TEVAR) in Acute Aortic Tragedies as Compared to Open Surgical Repair (512 kb)
Tyler J. Wallen, Wilson Y. Szeto, Nimesh Desai, Nishtha Sodhi, Patrick Moeller, Alberto Pocchetino, Joseph E. Bavaria
Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA

DISSECTION: TYPE A AND GENERAL

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 73
 Acute Type A Intramural Hematoma: Analysis of Current Management Strategy (2.8 mb)
A. L. Estrera1, C. C. Miller2, T. Lee3, P. DeRango4, T. Kaneko1, H. J. Safi1
1. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Medical School, Houston, TX, USA, 3. Cardiac Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 4. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

Abstract 80
 Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Results of a Standardized Management Protocol (2.8 mb)
A. L. Estrera1, C. D. Nugent1, J. Goodrick1, C. C. Miller2, H. J. Safi1
1. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Medical School, El Paso, TX, US

Abstract 145
 Does the Type of Aortic Root Repair In Acute Type A Dissection Matter? A Comparison between Valve Sparing Procedures and the “Gold Standard.” (923 kb)
T. Hanke, H. Sier, E. I. Charitos, U. Stierle, H. Sievers
Clinic for Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 27
 Hybrid Approach to Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: The Lupiae Technique (4.4 mb)
G. Esposito, S. Bichi
Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Città di Lecce Hospital, Lecce, Italy

Abstract 45
 Impact of Transapical Aortic Cannulation for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (2.7 mb)
E. Suenaga, M. Sato, H. Fumoto, H. Kawasaki
Division of Cardiovascular surgery, Nagasaki Kouseikai Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan

Abstract 71
 Outcomes of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection After Previous Cardiac Surgery (4.5 mb)
A. L. Estrera1, C. C. Miller2, T. Kaneko1, T. Lee3, J. Walkes1, H. J. Safi1
1. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Medical School, El Paso, TX, USA, 3. Cardiac Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea 

Abstract 83
 Surgical Results of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Complicated by Cerebral Malperfusion: Impact of immediate repair on neurological outcome (353 kb)
D. Nakatsuka, K. Yamanaka
Cardiovascular Surgery, Tenri hospital, Tenri-city, Japan

Abstract 111
 Does Operative Technique of Performing Distal Anastomosis in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Affect Early and Late Clinical Outcomes? (178 kb)
S. Stamou1, N. Kouchoukos1, R. C. Hagberg2, K. Khabbaz2, R. M. Stiegel3, M. K. Reames3, E. Skipper3, M. Nussbaum3, F. Robicsek3, K. W. Lobdell3
1. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 2. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconness, Boston, MA,USA, 3. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA

Abstract 126
 Comprehensive Management of Aortic Dissection--New Classification and Mid-term Results (3.1 mb)
D. Yi, J. Yang, S. Yu, W. Chen, J. Liu
Xijing Cardiovascular Hospital, Xi'an, China

Abstract 129
 D-dimer Level Remains a Highly Sensitive Test for Acute Aortic Dissection Beyond the First 24 Hours After Onset
S. A. LeMaire1, L. Russell1, N. R. Barshes2, P. M. Allison3, D. E. Hass3, Y. H. Shen1, D. M. Milewicz4, J. S. Coselli1
1. The Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, 3. Cardiovascular Pathology, The Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, USA, 4. Division of Medical Genetics, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 187
 Reoperation after Surgical Correction of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Risk Factor Analysis
G. Concistrè, E. Santaniello, G. Casali, A. Montalto, B. Fiorani, A. Loforte, A. Dell'Aquila, F. Musumeci
Department of Cardiac Surgery and Heart Transplantation, San Camillo Hospital, Roma, Italy

Abstract 207
 The Effect of Age on Cost and Outcomes Following Thoracic Aortic Dissection
M. S. Slater, B. S. Diggs, F. A. Tibayan, S. G. Guyton, H. K. Song
Surgery, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA

DISSECTION: TYPE B

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 26
 Current Methods and Results of Endovascular Treatment of Acute Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection in North America (11.3 mb)
A. Khoynezhad1, C. E. Donayre2, R. A. White2
1. Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA, 2. Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA

Abstract 184
 Strategy of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Acute Aortic Dissection (622 kb)
Y. Takuya, T. Kuratani, K. Shimamura, Y. Shirakawa, M. Takeuchi, K. Kin, Y. Sawa
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan, Suita City, Osaka, Japan

Abstract 268
 Distal Aortic Fenestration Facilitates Endovascular Elephant Trunk Completion and Eliminates Retrograde False Lumen Filling of Chronic Dissection (2.55 mb)
E. E. Roselli, A. Pujara
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 189
 Long-term Result of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection (1.58 mb)
S. Miyahara, M. Fukuzumi, N. Morimoto, K. Nakagiri, N. Mukouhara.
Cardiovascular surgery, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center at Hmeji, Himeji, Japan

OTHER

PLENARY CITATION:

Abstract 253
 Thoracic Aortic Mobile Thrombus (TAMT): Is There a Role for Early Surgical Intervention? (2.25 mb)
S. Pagni, A. Slater, C. E. Mascio, A. J. Dwivedi, B. L. Ganzel, M. L. Williams, J. R. Trivedi, C. Ross, M. S. Slaughter
Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA

EDITOR’S CHOICE:

Abstract 44
 Defining Acute Aortic Syndrome Following Trauma: Are Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Codes a Useful Surrogate Descriptor? (1.85 mb)
M. L. Field1, M. Bashir1, P. Sastry1, R. Cuerden2, D. Richens3
1. Cardiac Surgery, The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 2. Transport Research Laboratory, Loughborough, United Kingdom, 3. Cardiac Surgery, The Trent Cardiac Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Abstract 72
 Progress in the Treatment of Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: 12-year Single Institution Experience (4.1 mb)
A. L. Estrera1, D. Gochnour1, C. C. Miller2, A. Azizzadeh1, S. Coogan1, J. Holcomb3, H. J. Safi1
1. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Medical School, El Paso, TX, USA, 3. Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 77
 Results for the Surgical Management of Thoracic Aortic Infections (1 mb)
T. Kaneko1, A. L. Estrera1, J. Dhareshwar1, C. C. Miller2, H. J. Safi1
1. Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston, TX, USA, 2. Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Medical School, Houston, TX, USA

Abstract 107
 Optimal Graft Diameter and Location Reduce Postoperative Complications after Total Arch Replacement with a Long Elephant Trunk for Arch Aneurysm (5.9 mb)
K. Taniguchi, K. Toda, T. Funatsu, H. Kondoh, K. Sakakibara
Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan

Abstract 158
 Results of Aortic Valve Repair according to Valve Morphology and Surgical Techniques (735 kb)
K. Fattouch1, R. Sampognaro2, G. Speziale3, M. Caruso2, P. Dioguardi1, S. Novo2, G. Ruvolo1
1. Cardiac surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy, 2. Cardiology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy, 3. Cardiac surgery, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy

Abstract 246
 Packing the Chest - Harbinger of Death or a Useful Hemostatic Manoeuvre in Aortic Surgery: A Matched Case-control Study (613 kb)
I. A. Rahman, M. Loubani, A. Ranasinghe, R. Panchal, V. Barnett, T. Graham, I. C. Wilson, S. Rooney, D. Pagano, J. G. Mascaro, R. S. Bonser
Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham NHS FT, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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