Research Publications
Our primary focus at The Baird Institute is to encourage and fund research to improve the surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients facing heart or lung surgery. The funds we raise go directly to research that improves the surgical procedures associated with heart and lung surgery. Improvements can include less intrusive procedures as well as techniques that improve survival rates.
Below you will find a list of publications that our surgeons and research fellows have been involved in writing.
Ex-vivo lung perfusion versus standard protocol lung transplantation-mid-term survival and meta-analysis
Chakos A, Ferret P, Muston B, Yan TD, Tian DH Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2020 Jan;9(1):1-9 PMID: 32175234 Abstract Background: While extended criteria lung donation has helped expand the lung donor pool, utilization of lungs from donors of at least one other solid organ is still limited to around 15-30%. Ex-vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) offers the…
Single versus double lung transplantation for fibrotic disease-systematic review
Wilson-Smith AR, Kim YS, Evans GE, Yan TD Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2020 Jan;9(1):10-19 PMID: 32175235 Abstract Background: Lung transplantation has long been the accepted therapy for end-stage pulmonary fibrotic disease. Presently, there is an ongoing debate over whether single or bilateral transplantation is the most appropriate treatment for end-stage disease, with a paucity of high-quality…
Unilateral Versus Bilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies
Tian DH, Wilson-Smith A, Koo SK, Forrest P, Kiat H, Yan TD Heart Lung Circ 2019 Jun;28(6):844-849 PMID: 30773323 Abstract BACKGROUND: Antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) is an essential adjunct for prolonged hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) during aortic arch surgery. However, it has yet to be established whether ACP should be delivered unilaterally or bilaterally. The…
Temperature Selection in Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Aortic Arch Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Tian DH, Weller J, Hasmat S, Preventza O, Forrest P, Kiat H, Yan TD Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2019 07;108(1):283-291 PMID: 30682350 Abstract BACKGROUND: The increasing use of antegrade cerebral perfusion (ACP) during aortic arch surgery has corresponded with a trend toward warmer target temperatures for hypothermic circulatory arrest. This meta-analysis examined the clinical outcomes using…
Endovascular versus medical management of type B intramural hematoma: a meta-analysis
Chakos A, Twindyawardhani T, Evangelista A, Maldonado G, Piffaretti G, Yan TD, Tian DH Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019 Jul;8(4):447-455 PMID: 31463207 Abstract Background: Aortic intramural hematoma constitutes one of the three classifications of acute aortic syndrome (AAS). Type B intramural hematoma (IMH-B) is localized to the descending thoracic aorta and can be managed through medical,…
Surgery for type A intramural hematoma: a systematic review of clinical outcomes
Tian DH, Chakos A, Hirst L, Chung STW, Yan TD Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019 Sep;8(5):518-523 PMID: 31667148 Abstract Background: Management of type A intramural hematoma (IMH) remains controversial, with opinions divided as to whether patients should be treated with early aggressive surgery or a more conservative approach. The present systematic review aims to evaluate the…
Bilateral Versus Single Internal Mammary Artery Use in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Propensity Matched Analysis
Zhu YY, Seco M, Harris SR, Koullouros M, Ramponi F, Wilson M, Bannon PG, Vallely MP Heart Lung Circ 2019 May;28(5):807-813 PMID: 30126790 Abstract BACKGROUND: Bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafts have demonstrated superior long-term outcomes compared with single internal mammary artery (SIMA) grafts. Despite this, BIMA remains widely underutilised due to perceived technical challenges…
Repair of Less Than Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation During Left-Sided Valve Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Cao JY, Wales KM, Zhao DF, Seco M, Celermajer DS, Bannon PG Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2020 Mar;109(3):950-958 PMID: 31589849 Abstract BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to investigate the short- and long-term clinical outcomes of concurrent repair of mild or moderate tricuspid regurgitation (TR) during left-sided valve surgery. METHODS: Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, and…
