Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Cited 3 times since 2021 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Volume 161, 7 1 2021, Pages 42-48 A nationwide population-based cohort study of surgical care for patients with superior sulcus tumors: Results from the Dutch Lung Cancer Audit for Surgery (DLCA-S). Winkelman JA, van der Woude L, Heineman DJ, Bahce I, Damhuis RA, Mahtab EAF, Hartemink KJ, Senan S, Maat APWM, Braun J, Paul MA, Dahele M, Dickhoff C
Objectives: Data on national patterns of care for patients with superior sulcus tumors (SST) is currently lacking. We investigated the distribution of surgical care and outcome for patients with SST in the Netherlands. Material and methods: Data was retrieved from the Dutch Lung Cancer Audit for Surgery (DLCA-S) for all patients undergoing resection for clinical stage IIB-IV SST from 2012 to 2019. Because DLCA-S is not linked to survival data, survival for a separate cohort (2015-2017) was obtai... Abstract
JTCVS open, Volume 8, 21 3 2021, Pages 668-676 Incidence and risk factors of unplanned emergency department visits following thoracic surgery. Hazewinkel MHJ, Berendsen RR, van Klink RCJ, Dik H, Wink J, Braun J, de Lind van Wijngaarden RAF
Background: Unplanned visits for care following a surgical procedure can represent a lapse in quality of care. The purpose of this study was to define the proportion of patients undergoing thoracic surgery who return to the emergency department (ED) within 6 months after discharge and the reasons for the returns. In addition, the risk factors for ED visits after thoracic surgery were identified. Methods: All adult patients undergoing thoracic surgery at the Leiden University Medical Center betwe... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2021 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Volume 158, 28 4 2021, Pages 18-24 Endobronchial ultrasound for T4 staging in patients with resectable NSCLC. Kuijvenhoven JC, Livi V, Szlubowski A, Ninaber M, Stöger JL, Widya RL, Bonta PI, Crombag LC, Braun J, van Boven WJ, Trisolini R, Korevaar DA, Annema JT
Background: In lung cancer patients, accurate assessment of mediastinal and vascular tumor invasion (stage T4) is crucial for optimal treatment allocation and to prevent unnecessary thoracotomies. We assessed the diagnostic accuracy of linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for T4-status in patients with centrally located lung cancer. Methods: This is a retrospective study among consecutive patients who underwent EBUS for diagnosis and staging of lung cancer in four hospitals in The Netherlands... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2021 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of applied physiology, Volume 121, Issue 5, 22 4 2021, Pages 1405-1418 Biventricular function in exercise during autonomic (thoracic epidural) block. Wink J, Steendijk P, Tsonaka R, de Wilde RBP, Friedericy HJ, Braun J, Veering BT, Aarts LPHJ, Wouters PF
Background: Blockade of cardiac sympathetic fibers by thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) was previously shown to reduce right and left ventricular systolic function and effective pulmonary arterial elastance. At conditions of constant paced heart rate, cardiac output and systemic hemodynamics were unchanged. In this study, we further investigated the effect of cardiac sympathicolysis during physical stress and increased oxygen demand. Methods: In a cross-over design, 12 patients scheduled to und... Abstract
Cited 17 times since 2020 (5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 112, Issue 4, 19 3 2020, Pages 1150-1159 Multiinstitutional Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Intraoperative Molecular Imaging of Lung Cancer. Gangadharan S, Sarkaria IN, Rice D, Murthy S, Braun J, Kucharczuk J, Predina J, Singhal S
Background: Intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) may improve surgical outcomes during pulmonary resection for lung cancer. A multiinstitutional phase 2 IMI clinical trial was conducted using a near-infrared, folate receptor-targeted contrast agent for lung adenocarcinomas, OTL38. The primary goal was to determine whether OTL38 improved surgeons' ability to identify difficult to find nodules, occult cancers, and positive margins. Methods: Patients with lung nodules received OTL38 (0.025 mg... Abstract
European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1 1 2020, Pages 299-306 Exercise haemodynamics after restrictive mitral annuloplasty for functional mitral regurgitation. Petrus AHJ, Tops LF, Holman ER, Marsan NA, Bax JJ, Schalij MJ, Steendijk P, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Aims: Restrictive mitral annuloplasty (RMA) can provide a durable solution for functional mitral regurgitation (MR), but might result in obstruction to antegrade mitral flow. Aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of change in mitral valve area (MVA) during exercise after RMA, to relate the change in MVA to left ventricular (LV) geometry and function, and to assess its haemodynamic and clinical impact. Methods and results: Bicycle exercise echocardiography was performed in 32 patients aft... Abstract
Cited 7 times since 2019 (1.6 per year) source: Scopus
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 56, Issue 6, 1 1 2019, Pages 1117-1123 Reinterventions after freestyle stentless aortic valve replacement: an assessment of procedural risks. Schneider AW, Hazekamp MG, Versteegh MIM, de Weger A, Holman ER, Klautz RJM, Bruggemans EF, Braun J
Objectives: Repeat aortic valve interventions after previous stentless aortic valve replacement (AVR) are considered technically challenging with an increased perioperative risk, especially after full-root replacement. We analysed our experience with reinterventions after stentless AVR. Methods: A total of 75 patients with previous AVR using a Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis (31 subcoronary, 15 root-inclusion and 29 full-root replacement) underwent reintervention in our centre from 1993 until... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2019 (0.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 56, Issue 4, 1 1 2019, Pages 631-642 The optimal treatment strategy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a subject of ongoing debate. Petrus AHJ, Klautz RJM, De Bonis M, Langer F, Schäfers HJ, Wakasa S, Vahanian A, Obadia JF, Assi R, Acker M, Siepe M, Braun J
Cited 3 times since 2019 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Volume 160, Issue 2, 28 4 2019, Pages 399-405 Clamping versus nonclamping thoracoscopic box ablation in long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation. Harlaar N, Verberkmoes NJ, van der Voort PH, Trines SA, Verstraeten SE, Mertens BJA, Klautz RJM, Braun J, van Brakel TJ
Objective: To compare clinical outcomes of clamping devices and linear nonclamping devices for isolation of the posterior left atrium (box) in thoracoscopic ablation of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation. Methods: Eighty patients who underwent thoracoscopic pulmonary vein and box isolation using a bipolar clamping device (42 patients) or bipolar nonclamping device (38 patients) to create the roof/inferior lesions for box isolation were included from 2 centers. Follow-up consisted of 24... Abstract
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 109, Issue 1, 3 1 2019, Pages 308-309 Reply. Petrus AHJ, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Cited 12 times since 2019 (2.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal, Volume 40, Issue 27, 1 1 2019, Pages 2206-2214 Impact of recurrent mitral regurgitation after mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation: long-term analysis of competing outcomes. Petrus AHJ, Dekkers OM, Tops LF, Timmer E, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Aims: Recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) has been reported after mitral valve repair for functional MR. However, the impact of recurrent MR on long-term survival remains poorly defined. In the present study, mortality-adjusted recurrent MR rates, the clinical impact of recurrent MR and its determinants were studied in patients after mitral valve repair with revascularization for functional MR in the setting of ischaemic heart disease. Methods and results: Long-term clinical and echocardiographi... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2019 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, Volume 33, Issue 12, 14 2 2019, Pages 3273-3280 Vasoplegia After Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty for Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients With Heart Failure. van Vessem ME, Petrus AHJ, Palmen M, Braun J, Schalij MJ, Klautz RJM, Beeres SLMA
Objectives: Patients undergoing heart failure surgery are at risk for developing postoperative vasoplegia. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, survival, and predictors of vasoplegia in heart failure patients undergoing mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation and to evaluate the effect of ischemic versus non-ischemic etiology. Design: Retrospective. Setting: University medical center, single institutional. Participants: Heart failure patients with functional mitr... Abstract
Cited 4 times since 2019 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 5, 1 1 2019, Pages 859-866 Male-female differences in characteristics and early outcomes of patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery: a national cohort study in the Netherlands. Veen KM, Mokhles MM, Braun J, Versteegh MIM, Bogers AJJC, Takkenberg JJM
Objectives: This study aims to explore male-female differences in baseline and procedural characteristics, and outcomes of patients undergoing isolated or concomitant tricuspid valve (TV) surgery. Methods: All TV procedures registered between 2007 and 2016 in the database of the Netherlands Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery were analysed. Logistic regression analyses with interaction terms were used to determine whether sex was associated with hospital mortality. Results: Five thousand fiv... Abstract
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 55, Issue 5, 1 1 2019, Pages 1019-1020 Reply to Böning. Schneider AW, Klautz RJM, Hazekamp MG, Braun J
Cited 9 times since 2019 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 108, Issue 1, 2 1 2019, Pages 167-174 Multicenter Phase II Clinical Trial of Isolated Lung Perfusion in Patients With Lung Metastases. Beckers PAJ, Versteegh MIM, Van Brakel TJ, Braun J, Van Putte B, Maat APWM, Vergauwen W, Rodrigus I, Den Hengst W, Lardon F, De Bruijn E, Guetens G, De Boeck G, Gielis JF, Lauwers P, Denissen L, Hendriks JMH, Van Schil PE
Background: Up to 66% of patients show local pulmonary disease progression after pulmonary metastasectomy. Regional treatment with isolated lung perfusion (ILuP) may improve local control with minimal systemic adverse effects. The aims of this study were to evaluate local and distant control after ILuP, determine the effect on overall survival compared with historical controls, and confirm the safety and feasibility of ILuP. Methods: A total of 107 patients with resectable pulmonary metastases o... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2019 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 108, Issue 1, 30 5 2019, Pages 81-88 10-Year Outcomes After Left Ventricular Reconstruction: Rethinking the Impact of Mitral Regurgitation. Petrus AHJ, Klein P, Tops LF, Dekkers OM, Hoogervorst LA, Couperus LE, Beeres SLMA, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction due to a post-infarction anteroseptal aneurysm carries a poor prognosis. Patients with refractory heart failure may be considered for advanced surgery, including left ventricular assist device implantation, heart transplantation and left ventricular reconstruction. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes after an integrated approach of left ventricular reconstruction with concomitant procedures (mitral/tricuspid valve repair, corona... Abstract
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 27, Issue 5, 1 1 2018, Pages 657-663 Prognostic value of left ventricular reverse remodelling and recurrent mitral regurgitation after personalized surgical treatment of patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy and functional mitral regurgitation. Petrus AHJ, Tops LF, Timmer E, Versteegh MIM, Dekkers OM, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of left ventricular reverse remodelling (LVRR) and recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) at mid-term follow-up (1-2 years after surgery) in patients after personalized surgical treatment of heart failure and functional MR due to non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy and to assess their prognostic impact on long-term clinical outcomes. Methods: Consecutive patients with refractory heart failure and non-ischaemic MR, who underwent mitral valve... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 54, Issue 1, 1 1 2018, Pages 98-105 Programmed electrical stimulation-guided encircling cryoablation concomitant to surgical ventricular reconstruction for primary prevention of ventricular arrhythmias. van Huls van Taxis CF, Wijnmaalen AP, Klein P, Dekkers OM, Braun J, Verwey HF, Schalij MJ, Klautz RJ, Zeppenfeld K
Objectives: Surgical ventricular reconstruction (SVR) is an effective treatment to improve left ventricular (LV) function in patients with ischaemic heart failure and an LV anterior-apical aneurysm. Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is an important cause for morbidity and mortality in these patients. Therefore, encircling cryoablation targeting the VA substrate may be required. Programmed electrical stimulation (PES) can identify patients at risk for VA. The objective of this study was to evaluate the... Abstract
Cited 7 times since 2018 (1.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 53, Issue 6, 1 1 2018, Pages 1272-1278 Twenty-year experience with stentless biological aortic valve and root replacement: informing patients of risks and benefits. Schneider AW, Putter H, Hazekamp MG, Holman ER, Bruggemans EF, Versteegh MIM, Schalij MJ, Varkevisser RRB, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide predictive data on the performance of the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis that can be used to support and improve the shared decision-making process of prosthetic valve choice for aortic valve replacement. Methods: Between 1993 and 2014, 604 patients received the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis (143 subcoronary, 58 root inclusion and 403 full-root replacement). Perioperative data were collected retrospectively, and follow-up data were collecte... Abstract
Cited 22 times since 2018 (3.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
BMC surgery, Volume 18, Issue 1, 18 3 2018, Pages 27 MEDIASTinal staging of non-small cell lung cancer by endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasonography with or without additional surgical mediastinoscopy (MEDIASTrial): study protocol of a multicenter randomised controlled trial. Bousema JE, Dijkgraaf MGW, Papen-Botterhuis NE, Schreurs HW, Maessen JG, van der Heijden EH, Steup WH, Braun J, Noyez VJJM, Hoeijmakers F, Beck N, van Dorp M, Claessens NJM, Hiddinga BI, Daniels JMA, Heineman DJ, Zandbergen HR, Verhagen AFTM, van Schil PE, Annema JT, van den Broek FJC, MEDIASTrial study group
Background: In case of suspicious lymph nodes on computed tomography (CT) or fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), advanced tumour size or central tumour location in patients with suspected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Dutch and European guidelines recommend mediastinal staging by endosonography (endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)) with sampling of mediastinal lymph nodes. If biopsy results from endosonography turn out negative, additional... Abstract