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1. Konertz W, Hamann P, Hammel D, Asfour B, Sidiropoulos A, Schwammenthal E, Breithardt G, Scheld HH. Aortenklappenersatz mit gerüstfreien Substituten. Z Herz Thorax Gefäßchir 1992; 6:1-5

2. Hammel D, Block M, Konertz W, Borggrefe M, Isbruch F, Asfour B, Geiger A, Breithardt G, Scheld HH. Surgical experience with defibrillator implantation using non-thoracotomy leads. Ann Thorac Surg 1993; 55: 658 – 693

3. Förster R, Geiger A, Asfour B, Weigel U, Sielenkämper A, Lunkenheimer P.P., Scheld HH. Thorakoskopie – Technik und Perspektive. Min Invas Chir 1993; 2: 53-56

4. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Thülig B, Scheld HH. Indikation und Technik der thorakoskopischen Lungenresektion. Min Invas Chir 1993; 2: 58-62

5. Förster R, Asfour B, Toth S, Scheld HH. Erste Erfahrungen mit dem thorakoskopischen Klipverschluß des persistierenden Ductus arteriosus Botalli (PDA) beim Frühgeborenen. Langenbecks Arch Chir 1994; Suppl: 571-572

6. Geiger AW, Zarubin AM, Deiwick M, Asfour B, Fahrenkamp A, Hertel M, von Bally G, Scheld HH. Comparative analysis of glutaraldehyde-preserved porcine xenografts and fresh or glutaraldehyde-treated human aortic valves by holographic interferometry. Cardiovasc Surg 1994; 2 (6):693-7.

7. Block M, Seidl K, Asfour B, Isbruch F, Werling C, Martinez-Rubio A, Hauer B, Lamp B, Borggrefe M. Active can defibrillation systems efficacy can be improved by addition of a subcutaneous array electrode. Circulation 1994 (Suppl):I-322

8. Förster R, Geiger A, Asfour B, Scheld HH A simple technique for thoracoscopic resection of lung tumors, Surg Endosc 1994; (8):1243-45

9. Asfour B, Hammel D, Scheld HH, Endokardiale Elektrodensysteme - welche chirurgischen Probleme gibt es? Z Herz- Thorax- Gefäßchir 1994; (8): 49-51

10. Asfour B, Bruker B, Kehl HG, Frund S, Scheld HH. Renal insufficiency in neonates after cardiac surgery. Clin Nephrol 1996; 46 (1):59-63.

11. Block M, Seidl K, Asfour B, Isgro F, Werling C, Martinez-Rubio A, Hauer B, Breithardt G. Defibrillation between an active can and a right ventricular electrode can be improved by addition of a subcutaneous array electrode. Eur Heart J 1996; (Suppl): 477

12. Asfour B, Weyand M, Kececioglu D, Kehl HG, Hammel D, Loick M, Vogt G, Scheld HH. A novel paracorporeal mechanical assist device for newborns and infants allows bridging to transplantation. Transplant Proc 1997 Dec; 29 (8):3330-3332

13. Seifert E, Lamprecht-Dinnesen A, Asfour B, Rotering H, Bone HG, Scheld HH. The influence of body temperature on transient evoked otoacoustic emissions. Br J Audiol 1998; 32:387-98.

14. Deng MD, Tjan TDT, Asfour B, Roeder N, Scheld HH. Transplant Vasculopathy. Herz 1998; 23:197-201

15. Asfour B, Byrne BJ, Baba HA, Hammel D, Hruban RH, Weyand M, Deng M, Scheld HH. Effective gene transfer in the rat - myocardium, via a coronary re - circulation model. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1999; 47 (5):311-316

16. Asfour B, Hare M, Kohl T, Baba H, Kass D, Chen K, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Weyand M, Hruban R, Scheld HH, Byrne B. A simple new model of physiologically working heterotopic rat heart transplantation provides hemodynamic performance equivalent to that of an orthotopic heart. J Heart and Lung Transplantation 1999; 10: 927-936

17. Kohl T, Kirchhof PF, Gogarten W, Reckers J, Asfour B, Witteler R, Haverkamp W, Eckardt L, Marcus AE, VanAken H, Breithardt G, Vogt J. Fetoscopic transesophageal electrocardiography and stimulation in fetal sheep: a minimally invasive approach aimed at diagnosis and termination of therapy-refractory supraventricular tachycardias in human fetuses. Circulation 1999; 100:772-6.

18. Booke M, Schmidt C, Van Aken H, Asfour B, Stanojevic D, Rolf N. Continuous autotransfusion in a Jehovah's witness undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Anesth Analg 1999; 89:262-3.

19. Deng MC, Tjan TD, Asfour B, et al. Combining nonpharmacologic therapies for advanced heart failure: the Munster experience with the assist device-defibrillator combination. Am J Cardiol 1999; 83:158-160.

20. Möllhoff, T., Loick, H. M., Van Aken, H., Schmidt, C., Rolf, N., Tjan, T. D., Asfour, B., Berendes, E. Möllhoff T, Loick HM, Van Aken H, et al. Milrinone modulates endotoxemia, systemic inflammation, and subsequent acute phase response after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Anesthesiology 1999; 90:72-80.

21. Deng MC, Tjan TDT, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Left ventricular assist devices – reasons to be enthusiastic. Eur J Heart Fail 1999; 47: 1-4

22. Löher A, Tjan TDT, Asfour B, Christiansen S, Rötker J, Semik M, Scheld HH. Thoraxwandrekonstruktion nach aortokoronarer Bypass-Operation in minimal-invasiver Technik. Z Kardiovask Med 1999; 2: 144-14

23. Tjan TDT, Schmid C, Asfour B, Wilhelm M, Scheld HH. Erfahrungen mit 50 Novacor-Einsätzen. Kardiovask Med 1999; 2:167-172

24. Tjan TDT, Kondruweit M, Scheld HH, Deng MC, Asfour B, Berendes E, Deng MC. Risikostratifizierung in der Herzchirurgie. Z Herz- Thorax- Gefäßchir 1999; 13: 57-66

25. Trösch F, Reimer P, Tjan TDT, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Stentimplantation bei rupturiertem thorakalen Aortenaneurysma – Ein Fallbericht. Kardiovask Med 1999; 2: 152-156

26. Kohl T, Kirchhof P, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Haverkamp W, Reckers J, Eckard L, Markus AE, vanAken H, Breithard G, Vogt J, HH Scheld. Fetal transesophageal electrocardiography and stimulation in sheep - Fetoscopic techniques aimed at diagnosis and therapy of incessant fetal tachycardias. Circulation 1999;100(7):772-776

27. Asfour B, Wilhelm M, Baba HA, Chen CL, Baldwin W, Hruban RH, Kohl T, Schmid C, Rotering H, Scheld HH, Byrne BJ. Myocardial Work-Load Significantly Affects Graft Atherosclerosis in Heterotopically Transplanted Rat Heart Allografts Transplantation (eingereicht).

28. Kohl T, Witteler R, Strümper D, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Reckers J, Merschhoff G, Marcus AE, Weyand M, Van Aken H, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Operative techniques and strategies for minimally invasive fetoscopic fetal cardiac interventions in sheep. Surg. Endosc. 2000 May;(14) (5):424-30

29. Asfour B, Reinhold H, Weyand M, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Schmidt C, Kohl T, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Staging Single Ventricles towards the Fontan Circulation: Is a Three-Stage Approach Advisable for all Cases? (Einladung zur Publikation Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)

30. Asfour B, Byrne BJ, Baba HA, Hammel D, Hruban R, Scheld HH. Long-Term Gene Expression after Adeno-Associated Virus Vector Transduction in Rat Cardiac Isografts (Einladung zur Publikation Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)

31. Tjan TDT, Asfour B Hammel D, Schmid C, Scheld HH. Wound complications after left ventricular assist device implantation. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 70:583-541

32. Kohl T, Witteler R, Strümper D, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Reckers J, Merschoff G, Marcus AE, Weyand M, Van Aken H, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Operative Techniques and strategies for minimally invasive fetoscopic fetal cardiac interventions in sheep. Surg Endosc, 2000; 14(5):424-30

33. Kohl T, Witteler R, Strümper D, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Reckers J, Merschoff G, Marcus AE, Weyand M, Van Aken H, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Operative Techniques and strategies for minimally invasive fetoscopic fetal cardiac interventions in sheep. Surg Endosc, 2000.

34. Kohl T, Strümper D, Witteler R, Merschoff G, Alexiene R, Callenbeck C, Asfour B, Reckers J, Aryee S, Vahlhaus C, Vogt J, Van Aken H, Scheld HH. Fetoscopic direct fetal cardiac access in sheep. An important experimental milestone along the route to human fetal cardiac intervention. Circulation 2000; 102(14):1602-4

35. B. Asfour1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl2, Th. Kohl2, M. Deiwick1, g. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, J. Vogt2 und H.H. Scheld1. Evolving Perioperative Management for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during Eight Years Gives Evidence for Improved Outcome. Einladung zur Veröffentlichung im Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001

36. B. Asfour1, S. Däbritz2, M. Deiwick1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl3, I. Hörnig-Franz4, C. Schmidt5, Th. Kohl3, J. Vogt3 , B. Reichardt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Complete Unifocalization in Infancy for Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aorto-Pulmonary Collaterals via Median Sternotomy: Early Experience. Einladung zur Veröffentlichung im Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001

37. B. Asfour1, A. Rukosujew1, D. Hammel1, TDT. Tjan1, G. Kehl2, G. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, Th. Kohl2, J. Vogt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta Using Left Heart Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection: Increased Risk or Benefit? Einladung zur Veröffentlichung im Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001

38. Wilhelm MJ, Hammel D, Schmid C, Stypmann J, Asfour B, Kemper D, Schmidt C, Morley D, Noon GP, Debakey ME, Scheld HH. Clinical experience with nine patients supported by the continuous flow Debakey VAD.

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Feb;20(2):201.

39. P. Kirchhoff, T. Kohl, L. Eckhardt, W. Gogarten, B. Asfour, R. Witteler, J. Reckers, AE Marcus, H. Van Aken, H.H. Scheld, J Vogt, M. Borggrefe, G. Breithardt, W. Haverkamp. Simultaneous in utero assessment of AV nodal and ventricular electrophysiologic parameters in the fetal sheep heart.

Basic Res Cardiol. 2001 May-Jun;96(3):251-7.

40. T. Kohl, M. Westphal, D. Strümper, S. Achengach, S. Halimeh, P. Pery, S. Aryee, T. Buller, R. Aleksiene, B. Asfour, R. Witteler, R. Vogt, H. Van Aken, H.H. Scheld. Multimodal fetal transesophageal echocardiography for fetal cardiac intervention in sheep. Circulation 2001;104:1757-60

41. Krasemann T, Kehl G, Vogt J, Asfour B. Unusual Systemic Venous Return with Complete Absence of the Superior Caval VeinsPediatr Cardiol 2002 Oct 29

42. Asfour B, Baba HA, Scheld HH, Hruban RH, Hammel D, Byrne BJ Uniform Long-Term Gene Expression using Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) by Ex Vivo Recirculation in Rat-Cardiac Isografts. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Dec;50(6):347-50.

43. Krasemann T, Kehl HG, Hammel D, Asfour B. Congenital Aortic Regurgitation Due to Absent Aortic Cusps and High-Degree Mitral Stenosis, Pediatr Cardiol 2003 Jan 15

44. S. Klotz, C. Wollmann, B. Asfour , H.H. Scheld. Twiddler-Syndrom – Keine Erkrankung des alten Patienten. Herzschr Elektrophys 2003, 14:94–97

45. B. Asfour. Successfully treating CHD in infancy. (Review Article) European Hospital 2004,13(4):8

46. Schmaltz AA, Schaefer M, Hentrich F, Neudorf U, Brecher AM, Asfour B, Urban AE. Ventricular septal defect and aortic regurgitation-pathophysiological aspects and therapeutic consequences. Z Kardiol. 2004 Mar;93(3):194-200. German

47. J Photiadis, AE Urban, N Sinzobahamvya, C Fink, E Schindler, M Schneider, AM Brecher and B Asfour. Restrictive left atrial outflow adversly affects outcome after the modified Norwood procedure. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Jun;27(6):962-7. Epub 2005 Mar 4.

48. Miyamoto T, Sinzobahamvya N, Kumpikaite D, Asfour B, Photiadis J, Brecher AM, Urban AE. Repair of truncus arteriosus and aortic arch interruption: outcome analysis.

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Jun;79(6):2077-82

49. J Photiadis, M Hübler, N Sinzobahamvya, S Ovroutski, B Stiller, R Hetzer, AE Urban and B Asfour. Dous size matter? Larger Blalock – Taussig shunts in the modified Norwood operation correlate with better hemodynamcs. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005 Jul;28(1):56-60.

50. Asfour B, Fink C, Sinzobahamvya N, Wetter J, Urban AE, Photiadis J. Modified Children's II operation on the beating heart allows growth potential.

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Oct;80(4):e14-6.

Buchbeiträge:

1. Asfour B, Förster R, Geiger A, Toth S, Scheld HH. Thoracoscopic Treatment of recurrent pneumothorax. In: Surgery Technology International 1993 (II): 89-92

2. Konertz W, Asfour B. Hamann P, Hammel D, Scheld HH. Mechanical support of the failing heart. In: Wendt M, Lawin P (eds.) “Oxygen transport in the critically ill patient. In: Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Springerverlag, 1992 Nr. 215, 113-123

3. Scheld HH, Asfour B. Chirurgische Behandlung angeborener Herzfehler, In: Jahrbuch der Chirurgie, Bünte H, Junginger T (Hrsg.), Biermann Verlag, 1996 135-153

4. Asfour B. Säuglings-Herztransplantation Kapitel 9. In: Leitfaden Herztransplantation. Interdisziplinäre Betreuung vor, während und nach Herztransplantation, Scheld HH, Deng M, Hammel D (Hrsg). Steinkopfverlag, Darmstadt, 1997; 153-176;

5. Hoffmeier A, Semik M, Asfour B, Tjan TDT, Scheld HH. Indications and results of combined heart and lung surgery, Cardiac surgery and concomitant disease; Incidence, preoperative preparation and prognostic relevance. Ennker J (Hrsg.), Steinkopfverlag, Darmstadt 1998; 169-173

6. Schmid C, Asfour B, Kondruweit M, Tjan TDT, Scheld HH. Possibilities and limits of cardiac surgery in patients with severe coronary artery disease. In: TMLR – Management of coronary artery disease. Klein M, Schulte H, Gams E (Hrsg.) Springer-Verlag, Berlin-Heidelberg 1998; 93-98

7. Asfour B. Kapitel 13: Säuglings-Herztransplantation. In: Leitfaden Herztransplantation. Interdisziplinäre Betreuung vor, während und nach Herztransplantation, Scheld HH, et al. (Hrsg). Steinkopfverlag, Darmstadt, 2001; 198-219

8. Tjan T, Scheld HH, Asfour B, Roeder N, Gradaus R, Kerber S, Schmidt C, Baba A, Plenz G, Erren M, Deng MC. Heart Transplantation, Zerkowski et al. (Hrsg). Steinkopfverlag, Darmstadt, 2001; 31-45

Publizierte Vorträge:

1. Asfour B, Becker H, Lauer M, Helmke K. Nachweis anti-SSB-idotypischer Antikörper in Seren von SLE Patienten mit Hilfe monoklonaler Antikörper. Klin Wochenschr 1988; 66 (Suppl 13): 138

2. Asfour B, Becker H, Lauer M, Helmke K, Federlin K. Untersuchungen zum Nachweis anti-idiotypischer Antikörper in Seren von Patienten mit systemischem Lupus Erythematodes mit Hilfe monoklonaler Antikörper. Z Rhematol 1988; 47 (4): 297

3. Hammel D, Asfour B, Borggrefe M, Hachenberg T, Konertz W, Scheld HH. Defibrillator implantation using non-thoracotomy lead system – the approach of first choice in all patients without open heart procedures. Abstraktband: Second International Symposium on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 5 – 7.9.1991, Bad Oeynhausen, S. 18

4. Förster R, Asfour B, Geiger A, Scheld HH. Thorakoskopische Emphysemblasenresektion, mechanische Pleurodese und Drainage bei Spontanpneumothorax. Endoskopie heute 1992; 1:69

5. Hammel D, Block M, Konertz W, Asfour B, Borggrefe M, Breithardt G, Scheld HH. Should open heart surgery precede defibrillator implantation or be done as a concomitant procedure? Eur J C P E 1992 (Suppl 1A); 2: A 110

6. Hammel D, Block M, Rötker J, Asfour B, Breithardt G, Scheld HH. Nonthoracotomy lead systems reduce the perioperative risk of defibrillator implantation. Acta Chir Austriaca 1992; 24: 13 (Suppl 99)

7. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Thoracoscopic wedge resection and mechanical pleurodesis for bullous emphysema. World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery 18.-20.6.1992, Bordeaux; Abstraktband S. 958

8. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Konertz W, Scheld HH. Technik und Leistungsfähigkeit der thorakoskopischen Argonstrahlkoagulation gestützten Pleurodese. 1 Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Thoraxchirurgie, 16.-17.10.1992, Hannover

9. Hammel D, Block M, Asfour B, Isbruch F, Borggrefe M, Breithardt G, Scheld HH. Defibrillator Implantation Using Nonthoracotomy Lead System. Eur J C P E 1992 (Suppl 1A); 2: A 110

10. Asfour B, Förster R, Scheld HH. Thoracoscopic clipping of PDA in the premature infant. Minimally Invasive Therapy 1993; 2 (Suppl):81

11. Asfour B, Block M, Hammel D, Rötker J, Breithardt G, Scheld HH (1993) Nonthoracotomy Leads Reduce the Perioperative Risk of Defibrillator Implantation in Coronary Artery Disease. Abstraktband "Third World Congress 1993" International Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, January 25 - 27, 1993, Salzburg. S 113

12. Förster R, Geiger A, Asfour B, Hammel D, Scheld HH. A standardized technique for thoracoscopic wedge resection of pulmonary nodules. 35th World Congress of International Society of Surgery 21.-27.8.1993 Hong Kong.

13. Förster R, Asfour B, Sielenkämper A, Konertz W, Scheld HH, (1993) Thorakoskopischer Ductus Botalli Verschluß. Minimal Invasive Chirurgie; 2 (Suppl.1):34

14. Förster R, Asfour B, Sielenkämper, Konertz W, Scheld HH. Ist der thorakoskopische Verschluss des Ductus Botalli beim Frühgeborenen möglich? Endoskopie Heute 1993; 6 (1):55

15. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Video-thorakoskopische Pleurodese mit Hilfe der Argonstrahlkoagulation. Endoskopie Heute1993; 6:70-71

16. Förster R, Geiger A, Asfour B, Konertz W, Scheld HH. Thorakoskopische atypische Lungenresektions-Indikation, Technik, Ergebnisse. Minimal Invasive Chirurgie 1993; 2 (Suppl 1):40

17. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Application of the Argon-Beam Coagulator for Video-Thoracoscopic Pleurodesis. 35th World Congress of the International Society of Surgery, 22.-27.8.1993, Hong Kong Abstraktband: S 59

18. Förster R, Asfour B, Toth S, Scheld HH. Erste Erfahrungen mit dem thorakoskopischen Klipverschluß beim Frühgeborenen, 111. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. 5.-9.4.1994, München

19. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Minimal invasive Chirurgie bei angeborenen Herzfehlern. Pädiatr Grenzgeb 1994; 33:311-312

20. Geiger A, Hammel D, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Sind Infektionen endokardialer Defibrillator Systeme unproblematischer als epikardiale? Z Herz-, Thorax-, Gefäßchir 1994; 8 (Suppl. 1):57-58

21. Geiger A, Asfour B, Zarubin A, Fahrenkamp A, von Bally G, Scheld HH. High-sensitive detection of structural defects in biological cardiac valves by means of holographic interferometry. Thorac Cardiovasc. Surgeon 1994; 42 Suppl 1:44

22. Geiger A, Förster R, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Minimal invasive Chirurgie bei angeborenen Herzfehlern. Abstraktband: 7. Internationales Berliner Symposium Forschung in der perinatalen Medizin 1994, Berlin; S. 35

23. Asfour B, Bruker B, Kehl HG, Frund S, Scheld HH. Renal insufficiency in neonates after cardiac surgery. Nieren und Hochdruckkrankheiten 1995; 24 (10):612

24. Asfour B, Förster R, Scheld HH. Clipping of PDA in preterm infants. Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery 1995; 4 (Suppl):86

25. Semik M, Asfour B, Scheld HH. Thorakoskopische Resektion von Lungenmetastasen. 4. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Thoraxchirurgie; 19-21.10. 1995, Hamburg

26. Asfour B, Kessler PD, Cao S, Hruban RH, Kurtzman GJ, Cameron DE, Byrne BB. Long-term Gene Expression after Viral Transduction of Cardiac Isografts using DNA Viral Vectors. Abstraktband: 77th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery 4.-7.5. 1997, Washington

27. Asfour B, Byrne B, Hammel D, Hruban R, Weyand M, Scheld HH. Homogener, hocheffektiver DNA-Virus vermittelter Gen-Transfer im Rattenmyokard durch ein koronares Rezirkulationsmodell, Thorac Cardiovasc Surgeon 1998 (Suppl I) 46: 96

28. Asfour B, Hare J, Kohl T, Baba H, Kass D, Chen K, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Weyand M, Hruban R, Scheld HH, Byrne B. A simple new model of physiologically working heterotopic rat heart transplantation provides hemodynamic performance equivalent to that of an orthotopic heart, therefore allowing more reliable long term transplantation studies, J Heart Lung Transplantation 1998; (Suppl 1) 17: 120

29. Weyand M, Kehl HG, Asfour B, Schmidt C, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Chirurgische Therapie von Aortenbogenhypoplasien bei Neugeborenen und Säuglingen. Z Kardiol 1998; 87 (9): 734

30. Kohl T, Kirchhof P, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Witteler R, Eckard L, Haverkamp W, Markus MA, Van Aken H, Breithardt G, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Experimentelle fetale transoesophageale Elektrokardiographie und Stimulation – Eine potentielle Methode zur Diagnostik und Therapie behandlungsrefraktärer maligner fetaler Tachykardien. Z Kardiol 1998; 87 (9): 757

31. Kohl T, Asfour B, Gogarten W, Eckard L, Haverkamp W, Kirchhof P, Reckers J, Markus MA, Van Aken H, Breithardt G, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Fetal transesophageal electrocardiography and stimulation in sheep - A new approach aimed at diagnosis and therapy of incessant fetal tachycardias. (Suppl.) European Heart Journal 1998; 19:312A

32. Kohl T, Kirchhof P, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Witteler R, Eckard W, Haverkamp W, Markus MA, Van Aken H, Breithardt G, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Fetoscopic transesophageal electrocardiography and stimulation in sheep. A potential approach for diagnosis and therapy of refractory incessant fetal tachycardias. Circulation 1998; 98 (Suppl):I-835

33. Kirchhof P, Kohl T, Eckardt L, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Van Aken H, Vogt J, Scheld HH, Breithardt G, Haverkamp W. Fetal Electrocardiography in Utero: Comparison of Surface and Transesophageal Electrodes for Analysis of Activation and Repolarization. Abstraktband: 48th Annual Scientific Session American College of Cardiology 1998.

34. Kirchhof P, Eckardt L, Gogarten W, Asfour B, Witteler R, Van Aken H, Scheld HH, Vogt J, Breithardt G, Kohl T, Haverkamp W. transesophageal fetal electrophysilogical studies in utero: Feasibility of atrial overdrive pacing using different electrode configuration. Abstraktband 48th Annual Scientific Session American College of Cardiology 1998.

35. Hülskamp G, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Rabe H, Asfour B, Braun B, Harms E, Rellensmann G. Airway-Management in Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary Valve Syndrome. Z Geburtsh Neonatol 2001, 205 Suppl 1: 19(P4)

36. Hammel D, Tandler R, Lamp B, Asfour B, Schmid C, Scheld HH. Early Failure of Cryopreserved Pulmonary Valve Homografts in Aortic Position, Program Book, 35th Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. 1999, p 250

37. Baba HA, Tjan TDT, August C, Asfour B, Plenz G, Schmid C, Schmid KW, Hammel D, Weyand M, Scheld HH, Deng MC. Metallothionein ist am „Reverse Remodelling“ Prozess nach linksventrikulärer Kreislaufunterstützung beteiligt. Z Kardiol 1999; (Suppl I) 88: 198

38. Asfour B, Wilhelm M, Baba HA, Chen CL, Baldwin W, Hruban RH, Kohl T, Schmid C, Rotering H, Scheld HH, Byrne BJ. Myocardial Work-Load Significantly Affects Graft Atherosclerosis in Heterotopically Transplanted Rat Heart Allografts. Transplantation 1999

39. Asfour B, Reinhold H, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Schmid C, Kohl T, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Management funktionell singulärer Ventrikel mit links- und rechtsventrikulärer Morphologie. Z Kardiol 1999; 88:715

40. Asfour B, Reinhold H, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Schmid C, Kohl T, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Ist bei der Korrektur Atrioventrikulärer Septumdefekte die Ein- und Zweipatchmethode vorzuziehen? Z Kardiol 1999; 88:744

41. 28. Kirchhof P, Kohl T, Gogarten W, Eckardt L, Asfour B, Reckers J, Witteler R, Haverkamp W, Van Aken H, Scheld HH, Vogt J, Breithardt G. Transesophageal Fetal Electrophysiological Studies in Utero: Feasibility of Atrial Overdrive Pacing Using Different Electrode Configurations. PACE 1999;22(4/II):878A

42. Tjan TDT, Asfour B, Hammel D, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Schmid C, Kohl T, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Minimalinvasiver Verschluss von Vorhofseptumdefekten ohne mediane Sternotomie. Z Kardiol 1999; 88:745

43. Löher A, Hammel D, Asfour B, Schmidt C, Roeder N, Scheld HH. Is there a Change in Patient Profile and Outcome? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2000; 48, (Suppl 1): 128

44. Asfour B, Reinhold H, Weyand M, Tjan TDT, Hammel D, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Schmidt C, Kohl T, Vogt J, Scheld HH. Staging Single Ventricles towards the Fontan Circulation: Is a Three-Stage Approach Advisable for all Cases? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2000; 48, (Suppl 1):25.

45. Asfour B, Byrne BJ, Baba HA, Hammel D, Hruban R, Scheld HH. Long-Term Gene Expression after Adeno-Associated Virus Vector Transduction in Rat Cardiac Isografts. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2000; 48, (Suppl 1): 75.

46. B. Asfour1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl2, Th. Kohl2, M. Deiwick1, g. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, J. Vogt2 und H.H. Scheld1. Evolving Perioperative Management for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during Eight Years Gives Evidence for Improved Outcome. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2001; 49 Suppl 1: 5 (OP 10)

47. Wilhelm MJ, Hammel D, Schmid C, Asfour B, Kemper D, Schmidt C, Morley D, Noon GP, Scheld HH. Clinical Experience in Eight Patients Supported by the Continuous Flow DeBakey VAD. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2001; 49 Suppl 1: 17 (OP 44)

48. B. Asfour1, S. Däbritz2, M. Deiwick1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl3, I. Hörnig-Franz4, C. Schmidt5, Th. Kohl3, J. Vogt3 , B. Reichardt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Complete Unifocalization in Infancy for Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aorto-Pulmonary Collaterals via Median Sternotomy: Early Experience. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2001; 49 Suppl 1: 87 (PP 41)

49. Wilhelm MJ, Hammel D, Schmid C, Asfour B, Kemper D, Schmidt C, Morley D, Noon GP, Scheld HH. A Novel Protocol for Assessing Exercise Capacity in LVAD Patients Supported by the Continuous Flow DeBakey VAD. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2001; 49 Suppl 1: 64 (FP 58)

50. B. Asfour1, A. Rukosujew1, D. Hammel1, TDT. Tjan1, G. Kehl2, G. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, Th. Kohl2, J. Vogt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta Using Left Heart Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection: Increased Risk or Benefit? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2001; 49 Suppl 1: 69 (FP 74)

51. B. Asfour1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl2, Th. Kohl2, M. Deiwick1, G. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, J. Vogt2 und H.H. Scheld1. Evolving Perioperative Management for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during Eight Years Gives Evidence for Improved Outcome. Abstract Catalogue of the Annual Meeting of the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, 2001: S 44,

52. Rukosujew A, Tjan TDT, Hoffmeier A, Asfour B, Schmid C, Kehl HG, Scheld HH. Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta in Children and Adults. Abstract Catalogue Sixth All-Russian Congress of Cardiovascular Surgeons. (S 87)

53. B. Asfour1, A. Rukosujew1, D. Hammel1, TDT. Tjan1, G. Kehl2, G. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, Th. Kohl2, J. Vogt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta Using Left Heart Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection: Increased Risk or Benefit? Cardiology in the Young 2001; 11, Suppl 1:94 (P40)

54. B. Asfour1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl2, Th. Kohl2, M. Deiwick1, G. Rellensmann3, C. Schmidt4, J. Vogt2 und H.H. Scheld1. Evolving Perioperative Management for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during Eight Years Gives Evidence for Improved Outcome. Cardiology in the Young 2001; 11, Suppl 1: 159 (P366)

55. Kehl HG, Sakas G, Gehrmann J, Asfour B, Rellensmann G, Debus V, Krasemann T, Vogt J, Kassenböhmer R. Three-dimensional reconstruction improves angiographic volume and cardiac output measurements. Cardiology in the Young 2001; 11, Suppl 1: 344 (P1294)

56. B. Asfour1, S. Däbritz2, M. Deiwick1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl3, I. Hörnig-Franz4, C. Schmidt5, Th. Kohl3, J. Vogt3 , B. Reichardt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Complete Unifocalization in Infancy for Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aorto-Pulmonary Collaterals via Median Sternotomy: Early Experience. Cardiology in the Young 2001; 11, Suppl 1: 162 (P381)

57. Kehl HG, Gehrmann J, Asfour B, Debus V, Krasemann T, Vogt J, Kassenböhmer R Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Noonan-syndrome: reevaluation, long-term follow-up and prognosis 3rd World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (PCCS 2001), Toronto, Canada 2001. Cardiol Young 2001; 11: Suppl

58. Hülskamp G, Kehl HG, Hörnig-Franz I, Rabe H, Asfour B, Braun B, Harms E Rellensmann G. Airway-Management bei Fallot mit fehlender Pulmonalklappe. Z Geburtsh Neonatol 2001; 205 Suppl 1: 19.

59. B. Asfour1, S. Däbritz2, M. Deiwick1, D. Hammel1, G. Kehl3, I. Hörnig-Franz4, C. Schmidt5, Th. Kohl3, J. Vogt3 , B. Reichardt2 and H.H. Scheld1. Complete Unifocalization in Infancy for Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aorto-Pulmonary Collaterals via Median Sternotomy: Early Experience. EACTS Book of Abstracts 2001: 396

60. Krasemann T, Gehrmann J, Kehl HG, Asfour B, Scheld HH, Vogt J. Funktionell komplettes Fehlen der oberen Hohlvene. Abstractband der 33. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pädiatrische Kardiologie 2001: S21 P09.

61. Wilhelm MJ, Schmid C, Asfour B, Morley D, Noon GP, DeBakey ME, Scheld HH, Hammel. D. The Continuous Flow DeBakey VAD: Clinical Experience with 21 Patients.. EACTS Book of Abstracts 2001: 692

62. B Asfour, D Hammel, HG Kehl, Th Kohl, M Deiwick, G Rellensmann, C Schmidt, J Vogt, HH Scheld1 Evolving Perioperative Management for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome during Eight Years Gives Evidence for Improved Outcome, Cardiovascular Engineering 2002 (7):47

63. B. Asfour, A. Rukosujew, D. Hammel, G. Kehl, G., C. Schmidt, Th. Kohl, J. Vogt and H.H. Scheld1Neonates and Infants with Coarctation of the Aorta Benefit from Modified End-to-End Anastomosis Using Additional Tissue from the Descending Aorta. Cardiovascular Engineering 2002 (7):48

64. B. Asfour, A. Rukosujew, D. Hammel, TDT. Tjan, G. Kehl, G. Rellensmann, C. Schmidt, Th. Kohl, J. Vogt and H.H. Scheld. Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta Using Left Heart Bypass for Spinal Cord Protection by cannulation of the left atrium and descending aorta. Cardiovascular Engineering 2002 (7):65

65. B. Asfour, J. Photiadis, N. Sinzobahamvya, .J. Wetter, K. Hamam, A. Brecher, E. Schindler, L. Grävinghoff and A. E. Urban. Complete repair of critical complex left ventricular outflow tract obstructions with hypoplastic aortic arch and ventricular septal defect. Relieve of LVOTO via the tricuspid valve. J Caridiovasc Surg 2003; 44(Suppl1-5):59

66. B Asfour, J Photiadis, R Kallenberg, N Sinzobahamvya, C Fink, K Hammam, AM Brecher, E Schindler, L Grävinghoff, AE Urban. Early results after aortic valve repair in children using autologous pericardium patches. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004; 52 (Suppl1):46

67. N Sinzobahamvya, D Kumpikaite, J Photiadis, AM Brecher, B Asfour, AE Urban. Primary repair of truncus arteriosus: High survival with inevitable reintervention. J Cardiovasc Surg 2004 (44) Suppl 1: 77

68. B Asfour, A Rukosujew, HG Kehl, C Schmidt, J Vogt, HH Scheld. Aortic coarctation in critically ill neonates with hypoplastic aortic arch: Modified extended end-to-end anastomosis via lateral thoracotomy. J Cardiovasc Surg 2004 (44) Suppl 1: 78

69. B Asfour, J Photiadis, R Kallenberg, N Sinzobahamvya, C Fink, K Hammam, AM Brecher, E Schindler, L Grävinghoff, AE Urban. Cosmetically favorable ASD repair via a stringently posterolateral minithoracotomy as an alternative access to other minimally invasive surgery and interventional catheter techniques. J Cardiovasc Surg 2003 (44) Suppl 1: 88

70. AE Urban, H Blaschczok, N Sinzobahamvya, J Wetter, B Asfour, C Fink, E Schindler, AM Brecher. Early and long term results after the arterial switch operation for complex transposition of the great arteries. J Cardiovasc Surg 2004 (53) Suppl 1: 19

71. J Photiadis, M Hübler, B Asfour, S Ovroutski, C Fink, B Stiller, R Hetzer, AE Urban. Does size matter? Larger Blalock-Taussig-Shunt in the modified Norwood operation correlates with better postoperative hemodynamics. 3rd Joint Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2004, O35-I:1464

72. T Miyamoto, J Wetter, H Blaschczok, M Cho, N. Sinzobahamvya, A Brecher, A Urban and B Asfour. Open Valvotomy for critical aortic stenosis in early infancy. Book of Abstracts, 3rd Joint Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2004, O37-I:146

73. J Photiadis, B Asfour, C Fink, N Sinzobahamvya, E Schindler, M Schneider, AM Brecher AE Urban. Restrictive left atrial egress increases mortality after the modified Norwood procedure. 3rd Joint Meeting of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2004, 162-O:284

74. B Asfour The modified “Fontan“ – Operation. Invited lecture. 34th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. Feb. 13th – 16th 2005. Hamburg Germany.