Dr. Brigitta Gahl

Salikhanov, I., Roth, V., Gahl, B., Reid, G., Kolb, R., Dimanski, D., Kowol, B., Mawad, B. M., Reuthebuch, O., & Berdajs, D. (2025). Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Short-Term Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Retrospective Cohort Study [Journal-article]. Biomedicines, 13(8), 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13082023

Hojski, Aljaz, Gahl, Brigitta, Tamm, Michael, & Lardinois, Didier. (2025). Estimating Postoperative Lung Function Using Three-Dimensional Segmental HRCT-Reconstruction: A Retrospective Pilot Study on Right Upper Lobe Resections. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 15(364). https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm15080364

Salikhanov, Islam, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Voehringer, Luise, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Dimanski, Daniel, Mawad, Brian M, & Berdajs, Denis. (2025). Survival, adverse events and management of silent in-hospital coronary bypass graft occlusion. Open Heart, 12. https://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2025-003368

Hassan, Mohamed, Hojski, Aljaz, Oliveira, Leonel, Gahl, Brigitta, Rüter, Florian, & Lardinois, Didier. (2025). Comparison of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) after thoracoscopic lobar and sublobar resections for non-small cell lung cancer. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 17, 3727–3736. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd-2025-173

Hojski, Aljaz, Hassan, Mohamed, Mallaev, Makhmudbek, Tsvetkov, Nikolay, Gahl, Brigitta, & Lardinois, Didier. (2025). Planning thoracoscopic segmentectomies with 3-dimensional reconstruction software improves outcomes. Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 40(4). https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaf043

Mumme, Marcus, Wixmerten, Anke, Ivkovic, Alan, Peretti Giuseppe M, Yilmaz, Tayfun, Reppenhagen, Stephan, Pullig, Olliver, Miot, Sylvie, Izadpanah, Kaywan, Jakob, Marcel, Mangiavini, Laura, Sosio, Corrado, Vuletić, Filip, Bieri, Oliver, Biguzzi, Stefano, Gahl, Brigitta, Lehoczky, Gyözö, Vukojevic, Rudolf, Häusner, Sebastian, et al. (2025). Clinical relevance of engineered cartilage maturation in a randomized multicenter trial for articular cartilage repair. Science Translational Medicine, 17(788). https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.ads0848

Koch, N. A., Chiappini, J., Ihringer, L. M., Caraconi, A. A. M., Salikhanov, I., Gahl, B., & Berdajs, D. (2025). Long-Term Results in Minimally Invasive Non-Resectional Mitral Valve Repair for Barlow Mitral Valve Disease. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14031005

Nyffeler, Ramon, Morgenstern, Mario, Osinga, Rik, Kuehl, Richard, Gahl, Brigitta, Imhof, Anna, Meyer, Carl-Philipp, Müller, Seraina, Muri, Thaddaeus, Schaefer, Dirk Johannes, Sendi, Parham, & Clauss, Martin. (2025). Fracture-related infections of the lower extremity – Analysis of costs and their drivers [Journal-article]. Injury, 56(2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2024.112138

Bilger, Selina, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Miazza, Jules, Vöhringer, Luise, Berdajs, Denis, Rüter, Florian, & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2025). Introduction of Patient-reported Outcome Measures in a Cardiac Surgery Center. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2509-0430

Hersperger, E., Schaerli, N., Gahl, B., Reuthebuch, O., Eckstein, F. S., Winkler, B., & Grapow, M. T. R. (2025). Long-Term Outcome Following Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation at University Hospital Basel: A Retrospective Study [Journal-article]. Medicina (Lithuania), 61(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61010041

Koechlin, Luca, Salikhanov, Islam, Gahl, Brigitta, Miazza, Jules, Mawad, Brian, Landert, Niccolo, Voehringer, Luise, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Zellweger, Michael, Haaf, Philip, Mueller, Christian, & Berdajs, Denis. (2025). Sex-Specific Differences in Early Occlusion Rate After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting [Journal-article]. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2025.06.029

Santer, David, Gahl, Brigitta, Dogan, Ali, Bruehlmeier, Florian, Camponovo, Ulisse, Maguire, Rory, Goldiger, Larissa, Boss, Vanessa, Weber, Nicole, Schmuelling, Lena, Gherca, Stefan, Bremerich, Jens, Cueni, Nadine, Koechlin, Luca, Kühne, Michael, Miazza, Jules, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Hollinger, Alexa, Siegemund, Martin, et al. (2025). Preoperative Non-Invasive Mapping for Targeted Concomitant Surgical Ablation of Non-Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PreMap Study). Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14020481

Bruno, Jowita, Varayath, Mascha, Gahl, Brigitta, Miazza, Jules, Gebhard, Caroline E., Reuthebuch, Oliver T., Eckstein, Friedrich S., Siegemund, Martin, Hollinger, Alexa, & Santer, David. (2024). Conservative fluid resuscitation protocol does not reduce the incidence of reoperation for bleeding after emergency CABG. Scientific Reports, 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71028-8

Miazza, Jules, Reuthebuch, Benedikt, Bruehlmeier, Florian, Camponovo, Ulisse, Maguire, Rory, Koechlin, Luca, Vasiloi, Ion, Gahl, Brigitta, Vöhringer, Luise, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich, & Santer, David. (2024). First Report on Rigid Plate Fixation for Enhanced Sternal Closure in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Safety and Outcomes [Journal-article]. Bioengineering, 11(12), 1280. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11121280

Miazza, J., Koechlin, L., Gahl, B., Berdajs, D., Vöhringer, L., Eckstein, F., & Reuthebuch, O. (2024). Polytetrafluoroethylene Felt Inlay Neomedia and Tissue Glue Do Not Prevent Reoperation in Type A Aortic Dissection [Journal-article]. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(22), 6663. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13226663

Everts-Graber, Judith, Wenger, Mathias, Oser, Sven, Studer, Ueli, Steiner, Christian, Ziswiler, Hans-Rudolf, Sromek, Karoline, Schmid, Gernot, Gahl, Brigitta, Häuselmann, HansJörg, Reichenbach, Stephan, & Lehmann, Thomas. (2024). The effect of romosozumab on bone mineral density depending on prior treatment: a prospective, multicentre cohort study in Switzerland. Osteoporosis International, 35, 1605–1613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-024-07155-9

Salikhanov, Islam, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Zellweger, Michael J., Haaf, Philip, Müller, Christian, & Berdajs, Denis. (2024). In-Hospital Graft Occlusion in Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients in the Early Postoperative Period: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13185514

Pfister, Pablo, Gahl, Brigitta, & Ismail, Tarek. (2024). Response to: “Impact of adjuvant radiochemotherapy on free flap volume in head and neck reconstruction still needs to be further verified”. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 93, 58–59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2024.04.044

Wendelspiess, Séverin, Kouba, Loraine, Stoffel, Julia, Speck, Nicole, Appenzeller-Herzog, Christian, Gahl, Brigitta, Montavon, Céline, Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Viola, Lariu, Ana, Schaefer, Dirk J., Ismail, Tarek, & Kappos, Elisabeth A. (2024). Perforator versus Non-Perforator Flap-Based Vulvoperineal Reconstruction—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers, 16(12), 2213. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16122213

Miazza, Jules, Winkel, David, Thieringer, Florian, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich, Gahl, Brigitta, & Berdajs, Denis. (2024). Aortic root rotation: morphological analysis of the aortic root with three-dimensional computed tomography. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery , 65(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezae040

Sigron, G. R., Britschgi, C. L., Gahl, B., & Thieringer, F. M. (2024). Insights into Orbital Symmetry: A Comprehensive Retrospective Study of 372 Computed Tomography Scans [Journal-article]. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(4), 1041. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041041

Furrer, M. A., Sathianathen, N., Gahl, B., Wuethrich, P. Y., Giannarini, G., Corcoran, N. M., & Thalmann, G. N. (2023). Functional Impact of Neuro-Vascular Bundle Preservation in High Risk Prostate Cancer without Compromising Oncological Outcomes: A Propensity-Modelled Analysis. Cancers, 15(24). https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers15245839

Everts-Graber, J., Bonel, H., Lehmann, D., Gahl, B., Häuselmann, H., Studer, U., Ziswiler, H.-R., Reichenbach, S., & Lehmann, T. (2023). Comparison of anti-fracture effectiveness of zoledronate, ibandronate and alendronate versus denosumab in a registry-based cohort study. Osteoporosis International, 34(11), 1961–1973. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-023-06863-y

Miazza, Jules, Vasiloi, Ion, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Santer, David, Berdajs, Denis, Nestelberger, Thomas, Kaiser, Christoph, Eckstein, Friedrich, & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2023). Combining Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation—The Next Level Heart Team Approach. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216890

Haack, S., Mann, S., Gahl, B., & Haug, M. (2023). Reducing Postoperative Swelling, Edema, and Ecchymosis after Open Rhinoplasty Using Intranasal Drainage. Facial Plastic Surgery, 39(4), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1764146

Berdajs, Denis, Miazza, Jules, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigita, Reuthebuch, Oliver, & Eckstein, Friedrich. (2023). Minimally Invasive Nonresectional Mitral Valve Repair Long-term Results. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 39, 990–996. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2023.03.027

Miazza, Jules, Vasiloi, Ion, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Santer, David. (2023). Combined Band and Plate Fixation as a New Individual Option for Patients at Risk of Sternal Complications after Cardiac Surgery: A Single-Center Experience. Biomedicines, 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11071946

Riggauer, J., Blaser, D., Elicin, O., Gahl, B., Giger, R., & Mueller, S. A. (2023). Risk Factors for Fear of Recurrence in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Laryngoscope, 133(7), 1630–1637. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.30340

Mork, C., Gahl, B., Eckstein, F., & Berdajs, D. A. (2023). Prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass time as predictive factor for bloodstream infection. Heliyon, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17310

Reuthebuch, Oliver, Stein, Alina, Koechlin, Luca, Gahl, Brigitta, Berdajs, Denis, Santer, David, & Eckstein, Friedrich. (2023). Five-Year Survival of Patients Treated with Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) Compared with the General Swiss Population. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 72, 404–412. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1768035

Mork, Constantin, Twerenbold, Raphael, Gahl, Brigitta, Eckstein, Friedrich, Jeger, Raban, Kaiser, Christoph, & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2023). Similar 5-Year Survival in Transfemoral and Transapical TAVI Patients: A Single-Center Experience. Bioengineering, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10020156

Reid G, Gehweiler J, Thieringer F, Eckstein F, Ferrari E, Gahl B, & Berdajs DA. (2023). Planning of graft size and 3D reconstruction using virtual reality technique in aortic valve reimplantation. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 9, 1064617. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1064617

Koechlin Luca, Koechlin, Luca, Miazza, Jules, Gahl, Brigitta, Santer, David, Vöhringer, Luise, Berdajs, Denis, Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2023). Sex differences in readmission rate after cardiac surgery. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1273785

Egger, Martin L., Gahl, Brigitta, Koechlin, Luca, Schömig, Lena, Matt, Peter, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Grapow, Martin T. R. (2022). Outcome of patients with double valve surgery between 2009 and 2018 at University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01904-9

Koechlin Luca, Koechlin Luca, Gahl Brigitta, Miazza Jules, Zenklusen Urs, Rrahmani Bejtush, Vasiloi Ion, Santer David, Berdajs Denis, Eckstein Friedrich S., & Reuthebuch Oliver. (2022). Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation and Microplegia in the Setting of Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(24). https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11247488

Everts-Graber, J., Bonel, H., Lehmann, D., Gahl, B., Häuselmann, H., Studer, U., Ziswiler, H.-R., Reichenbach, S., & Lehmann, T. (2022). Incidence of Atypical Femoral Fractures in Patients on Osteoporosis Therapy—A Registry-Based Cohort Study. JBMR Plus, 6(10). https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm4.10681

Everts-Graber, J., Reichenbach, S., Gahl, B., Häuselmann, H., Ziswiler, H.-R., Studer, U., & Lehmann, T. (2022). Effects of zoledronate on bone mineral density and bone turnover after long-term denosumab therapy: Observations in a real-world setting. Bone, 163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2022.116498

Sendi, P., Thierstein, M., Widmer, N., Babongo Bosombo, F., Büchi, A. E., Güntensperger, D., Blum, M. R., Baldan, R., Tinguely, C., Gahl, B., Heg, D., Theel, E. S., Berbari, E., Endimiani, A., Gowland, P., & Niederhauser, C. (2022). Serosurveillance after a COVID-19 vaccine campaign in a Swiss police cohort. Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, 10(7). https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.640

Berdajs DA, Koechlin L, Reid G, Grob F, Gahl B, Schurr U, Reuthebuch O, & Eckstein F. (2022). Modified frozen elephant trunk procedure as standard approach in acute type A aortic dissection: A propensity-weighted analysis. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 163(5), 1754–1761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.05.120

Rohrer, F., Farokhnia, A., Nötzli, H., Haubitz, F., Hermann, T., Gahl, B., Limacher, A., & Brügger, J. (2022). Profit-Influencing Factors in Orthopedic Surgery: An Analysis of Costs and Reimbursements. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19074325

Everts-Graber, J., Lehmann, D., Burkard, J.-P., Schaller, B., Gahl, B., Häuselmann, H., Studer, U., Ziswiler, H.-R., Reichenbach, S., & Lehmann, T. (2022). Risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Under Denosumab Compared to Bisphosphonates in Patients With Osteoporosis. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 37(2), 340–348. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.4472

Heinisch, P. P., Mihalj, M., Haliguer, E., Gahl, B., Winkler, B., Venetz, P., Jenni, H., Schober, P., Erdoes, G., Luedi, M. M., Schefold, J. C., Kadner, A., Huber, C., & Carrel, T. P. (2022). Initial experience with minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation in coronary artery bypass graft reoperations. Swiss Medical Weekly, 152(5-6). https://doi.org/10.4414/smw.2022.w30101

Mork, Constantin, Amacher, Simon Adrian, Gahl, Brigitta, Koechlin, Luca, Miazza, Jules, Schaeffer, Thibault, Schmuelling, Lena, Bremerich, Jens, Berdajs, Denis, Cueni, Nadine, Kühne, Michael, Mueller, Christian, Osswald, Stefan, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Schurr, Ulrich, Sticherling, Christian, Kopp Lugli, Andrea, Marsch, Stephan, Pargger, Hans, et al. (2022). Non-invasive evaluation of new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a protocol for the BigMap study. ESC Heart Failure, 9(4), 2703–2712. https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.13902

Reid, Gregory, Mork, Constantin, Gahl, Brigita, Appenzeller-Herzog, Christian, von Segesser, Ludwig K., Eckstein, Friedrich, & Berdajs, Denis A. (2022). Outcome of right ventricular assist device implantation following left ventricular assist device implantation: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Perfusion, 37(8), 773–784. https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591211024817

Rohrer, F., Haddenbruch, D., Noetzli, H., Gahl, B., Limacher, A., Hermann, T., & Bruegger, J. (2021). Readmissions after elective orthopedic surgery in a comprehensive co-management care system—a retrospective analysis [Journal-article]. Perioperative Medicine, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-021-00218-z

Rohrer, F., Maurer, A., Noetzli, H., Gahl, B., Limacher, A., Hermann, T., & Bruegger, J. (2021). Prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis use in elective orthopaedic surgery – a cross-sectional analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04290-w

Schaeffer T., Pfister O., Mork C, Mohacsi P, Rueter F., Scheifele S., Morgen A, Zenklusen U., Doebele T., Maurer M., Erb J, Fassl J., Cueni N., Siegemund M, Pargger H, Gahl B., Osswald S, Eckstein F., & Grapow M. (2021). 5-year results of a newly implemented mechanical circulatory support program for terminal heart failure patients in a Swiss non-cardiac transplant university hospital. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01447-5

Sendi, P., Baldan, R., Thierstein, M., Widmer, N., Gowland, P., Gahl, B., Büchi, A. E., Güntensperger, D., Wider, M., Blum, M. R., Tinguely, C., Maillat, C., Theel, E. S., Berbari, E., Dijkman, R., & Niederhauser, C. (2021). A Multidimensional Cross-Sectional Analysis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Seroprevalence among a Police Officer Cohort: The PoliCOV-19 Study. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 8(12). https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofab524

Furrer, M. A., Kiss, B., Studer, U. E., Wuethrich, P. Y., Gahl, B., Seiler, R., Roth, B., Bosshard, P., Thomas, B. C., Burkhard, F. C., Boxler, S., & Thalmann, G. N. (2021). Seminal Vesical Sparing Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer is Feasible with Good Functional Results without Impairing Oncological Outcomes: A Longitudinal Long-Term Propensity-Matched Single Center Study. Journal of Urology, 205(6), 1629–1640. https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001635

Everts-Graber, J., Reichenbach, S., Gahl, B., Ziswiler, H.R., Studer, U., & Lehmann, T. (2021). Risk factors for vertebral fractures and bone loss after denosumab discontinuation: A real-world observational study. Bone, 144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2020.115830

Stanger, O., Grabherr, M., Göber, V., Gahl, B., Reineke, S., Stahel, H. T., & Carrel, T. P. (2021). Reduced Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Patients With Stentless Freedom SOLO Compared With Stented Perimount Magna Aortic Bioprostheses: A Propensity Score Weighted Analysis. Heart Lung and Circulation, 30(3), 423–430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.06.015

Santer D, Miazza J, Koechlin L, Gahl B, Rrahmani B, Hollinger A, Eckstein FS, Siegemund M, & Reuthebuch OT. (2021). Hemoadsorption during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with endocarditis undergoing valve surgery: A retrospective single‐center study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(4), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10040564

Rohrer, F., Wendt, M., Noetzli, H., Risch, L., Bodmer, T., Cottagnoud, P., Hermann, T., Limacher, A., Gahl, B., & Bruegger, J. (2021). Preoperative decolonization and periprosthetic joint infections—A randomized controlled trial with 2-year follow-up. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 39(2), 333–338. https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.24916

Koechlin L, Schuerpf J, Bremerich J, Sommer G, Gahl B, Reuthebuch O, Gurke L, Mujagic E, Eckstein F, & Berdajs DA. (2021). Acute aortic dissection with entry tear at the aortic arch: Long-term outcome. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 32(1), 89–96. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaa228

Head, S. J., Gahl, B., Çelik, M., Vanoverschelde, J.-L., Pibarot, P., Reardon, M. J., Van Mieghem, N. M., Kappetein, A. P., Jüni, P., & Da Costa, B. R. (2020). Natural History of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis and the Association of Early Intervention with Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Cardiology, 5(10), 1102–1112. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2020.2497

Dopheide, J. F., Ramadani, H., Adam, L., Gahl, B., Papac, L., Veit, J., Kaspar, M., Schindewolf, M., Baumgartner, I., & Drexel, H. (2020). Development of a 3-Dimensional Prognostic Score for Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: PAD3D Score. Angiology, 71(7), 658–665. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003319720920155

Löffel, L. M., Furrer, M. A., Favre, A., Engel, D., Gahl, B., Burkhard, F. C., & Wuethrich, P. Y. (2020). Intra-operative norepinephrine administration and cancer-related outcomes following radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: A cohort study. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 37(5), 377–386. https://doi.org/10.1097/EJA.0000000000001155

Koechlin, Luca, Macius, Evelina, Kaufmann, Josefin, Gahl, Brigitta, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich, & Berdajs, Denis A. (2020). Aortic root and ascending aorta dimensions in acute aortic dissection. Perfusion (United Kingdom), 35(2), 131–137. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267659119858848

Baenziger B, Nadi N, Doerig R, Proemmel P, Gahl B, Hodel D, & Hausmann ON. (2020). Regional Versus General Anesthesia: Effect of Anesthetic Techniques on Clinical Outcome in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, 32(1), 29–35. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANA.0000000000000555

Koechlin, Luca, Kaufmann, Josefin, Macius, Evelina, Bremerich, Jens, Sommer, Gregor, Gahl, Brigitta, Schurr, Ulrich, Grapow, Martin, Reuthebuch, Oliver, Eckstein, Friedrich, & Berdajs, Denis A. (2020). Impact of Modified Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure on Downstream Aorta Remodeling in Acute Aortic Dissection: CT Scan Follow-Up. World Journal of Surgery, 44(5), 1648–1657. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05374-9

Koechlin, Luca, Rrahmani, Bejtush, Gahl, Brigitta, Berdajs, Denis, Grapow, Martin T. R., Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2020). Microplegia versus Cardioplexol® in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery with Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation: Comparison of Two Cardioplegia Concepts. Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 68(3), 223–231. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1687843

Koechlin, Luca, Schurr, Ulrich, Miazza, Jules, Imhof, Sebastian, Maurer, Markus, Erb, Joachim, Gahl, Brigitta, Sant, David, Berdajs, Denis, Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2020). Echocardiographic and Clinical Follow-up After Aortic Valve Neocuspidization Using Autologous Pericardium. World Journal of Surgery, 44(9), 3175–3181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05588-x

Koechlin, Luca, Zenklusen, Urs, Doebele, Thomas, Rrahmani, Bejtush, Gahl, Brigitta, Schaeffer, Thibault, Berdajs, Denis, Eckstein, Friedrich S., & Reuthebuch, Oliver. (2020). Analysis of Myocardial Ischemia Parameters after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation and a Novel Microplegia versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Mediators of Inflammation, 2020, 5141503. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5141503

Shahinian JH, Cogliatti L, Gahl B, Berdajs D, Grapow M, Eckstein F, & Reuthebuch O. (2019). Assessment of compromised parasternal skin perfusion after left internal mammary artery harvesting with a novel laser Doppler imaging. Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 60(6), 742–748. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0021-9509.19.10832-4

Vierecke, J., Gahl, B., De By, T. M. M. H., Antretter, H., Beyersdorf, F., Caliskan, K., Krachak, V., Loforte, A., Potapov, E., Schoenrath, F., Stockman, B., Vanderheyden, M., Meyns, B., Gummert, J., & Mohacsi, P. (2019). Results of primary biventricular support: An analysis of data from the EUROMACS registry. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 56(6), 1037–1045. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezz173

Fassbind, P., Jeker, B., Mueller, B. U., Bacher, U., Zimmerli, S., Endrich, O., Gahl, B., Novak, U., & Pabst, T. (2019). Improved survival rates of AML patients following admission to the intensive care unit. Leukemia and Lymphoma, 60(10), 2423–2431. https://doi.org/10.1080/10428194.2019.1594213

Tevaearai Stahel, H., Barandun, S., Kaufmann, E., Gahl, B., Englberger, L., Jenni, H., Weber, A., Aymard, T., Gygax, E., & Carrel, T. (2019). Single-center experience with the combination of Cardioplexol™ cardioplegia and MiECC for isolated coronary artery bypass graft procedures. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 11, S1471–S1479. https://doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2019.04.47

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