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  Charles C. Miller, Ph.D.

*The publication numbers coincide with those in the main Publications listing for easy reference.

1. Estrera, A.L., C.C. Miller, 3rd, T.T. Huynh, E. Porat, and H.J. Safi, Adjuncts (cerebrospinal fluid drainage and distal aortic perfusion) improve neurologic outcome following repair of thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. Ann Thorac Surg, in press.

3. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, A.L. Estrera, T.T. Huynh, E.E. Porat, H.T. Hassoun, and L.M. Buja, Chronic Aortic Dissection not a Risk Factor for Neurologic Deficit in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, 2002. 23(3): p. 244-50.

5. Malaty, H.M., A. ElKasabani, D.Y. Graham, C.C. Miller, 3rd, S.G. Reddy, S.R. Srinivasan, G.S. Berenson, Age at acquisition of Helicobacter pylori infection: a follow-up study from infancy to adulthood. Lancet, 2002. 359(9310): p. 931-5.

7. Huynh, T.T., C.C. Miller, 3rd, A.L. Estrera, R. Sheinbaum, S.J. Allen, and H.J. Safi, Determinants of hospital length of stay after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 2002. 35(4): p. 648-53.

9. Safi, H.J., P.V. Petrik, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, As originally published in 1993: Brain protection via cerebral retrograde perfusion during aortic arch aneurysm repair. Updated in 2001. Ann Thorac Surg, 2001. 71(3): p. 1062-3; discussion 1064.

10. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, A.L. Estrera, T.T. Huynh, F.S. Rubenstein, M.H. Subramaniam, and L.M. Buja, Staged repair of extensive aortic aneurysms: morbidity and mortality in the elephant trunk technique. Circulation, 2001. 104(24): p. 2938-42.

11. Lucci, A., Jr., P.R. Kelemen, C. Miller, 3rd, L. Chardkoff, and L. Wilson, National practice patterns of sentinel lymph node dissection for breast carcinoma. J Am Coll Surg, 2001. 192(4): p. 453-8.

12. Letsou, G.V., J.F. Hogan, C.C. Miller, 3rd, J.A. Elefteriades, D. Francischelli, J.C. Baldwin, H.J. Safi. , Physiologic characteristics of canine skeletal muscle: implications for timing skeletal muscle cardiac assist devices. Ann Thorac Surg, 2001. 72(4): p. 1336-42; discussion 1343.

13. LeMaire, S.A., C.C. Miller, 3rd, L.D. Conklin, Z.C. Schmittling, C. Koksoy, and J.S. Coselli, A new predictive model for adverse outcomes after elective thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 2001. 71(4): p. 1233-8.

15. Estrera, A.L., F.S. Rubenstein, C.C. Miller, 3rd, T.T. Huynh, G.V. Letsou, and H.J. Safi, Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm: surgical approach and treatment using the adjuncts cerebrospinal fluid drainage and distal aortic perfusion. Ann Thorac Surg, 2001. 72(2): p. 481-6.

16. Estrera, A.L., C.C. Miller, 3rd, T.T. Huynh, E. Porat, and H.J. Safi, Neurologic outcome after thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 2001. 72(4): p. 1225-30; discussion 1230-1.

17. Dolan, J.T., D.M. Miltenburg, T.S. Granchi, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and F.C. Brunicardi, Treatment of metastatic breast cancer with somatostatin analogues--a meta-analysis. Ann Surg Oncol, 2001. 8(3): p. 227-33.

19. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, T.T. Huynh, A.L. Estera, and G.V. Letsou, Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm graft repair. Contemporary Surgery, 2000. 56: p. 666-675.

22. Palit, T.K., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and D.M. Miltenburg, The efficacy of thyroidectomy for Graves' disease: A meta-analysis. J Surg Res, 2000. 90(2): p. 161-5.

23. Jones, J.W., S.E. Schmidt, C.C. Miller, 3rd, A.C. Beall, Jr., and J.C. Baldwin, Bilateral internal thoracic artery operations in the elderly. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino), 2000. 41(2): p. 165-70.

24. Huynh, T.T., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and H.J. Safi, Delayed onset of neurologic deficit: significance and management. Semin Vasc Surg, 2000. 13(4): p. 340-4.

28. Coselli, J.S., S.A. LeMaire, C.C. Miller, 3rd, Z.C. Schmittling, C. Koksoy, J. Pagan, and P.E. Curling, Mortality and paraplegia after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a risk factor analysis. Ann Thorac Surg, 2000. 69(2): p. 409-14.

30. Brunicardi, F.C., D. Wen, J.C. Bradley, D. Elahi, C. Miller, and J. Hanks, The effect of intraislet somatostatin immunoneutralization on insulin secretion in the isolated perfused rat pancreas. Int J Surg Investig, 2000. 1(5): p. 381-8.

31. Baldwin, J.C., C.C. Miller, 3rd, R.A. Prince, and R. Espada, Chest radiograph heterogeneity predicts functional improvement with volume reduction surgery. Ann Thorac Surg, 2000. 70(4): p. 1208-11.

32. Azizzadeh, A., T.T. Huynh, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and H.J. Safi, Reversal of twice-delayed neurologic deficits with cerebrospinal fluid drainage after thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: a case report and plea for a national database collection. J Vasc Surg, 2000. 31(3): p. 592-8.

34. Safi, H.J., M.H. Subramaniam, C.C. Miller, 3rd, S.M. Coogan, D.C. Iliopoulos, A. Vinnerkvist, D. LeBlevec, A. Bahnini, Progress in the management of type I thoracoabdominal and descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. Ann Vasc Surg, 1999. 13(5): p. 457-62.

35. Safi, H.J. and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Spinal cord protection in descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 1999. 67(6): p. 1937-9; discussion 1953-8.

36. Rodarte, J.R., G. Noredin, C. Miller, V. Brusasco, and R. Pellegrino, Lung elastic recoil during breathing at increased lung volume. J Appl Physiol, 1999. 87(4): p. 1491-5.

43. Miller, C.C., 3rd, H.J. Safi, A. Winnerkvist, and J.C. Baldwin, Actual versus actuarial analysis for cardiac valve complications: the problem of competing risks. Curr Opin Cardiol, 1999. 14(2): p. 79-83.

44. Miller, C.C., 3rd and J. Friedman, Outcomes research in plastic surgery: Definitions and practical issues. Perspect Plast Surg, 1999. 13(2): p. 27-36.

46. Jones, J.W., S.E. Schmidt, B.W. Richman, C.C. Miller, 3rd, K.J. Sapire, D. Burkhoff, and J.C. Baldwin, Holmium:YAG laser transmyocardial revascularization relieves angina and improves functional status. Ann Thorac Surg, 1999. 67(6): p. 1596-601; discussion 1601-2.

47. Itani, K.M., C.C. Miller, 3rd, H. Church, and C. McCollum, American Board of Surgery in-training examination (ABSITE) performance: effects of residents' perception, preparation and past performance. Curr Surg, 1999. 56: p. 45-49.

53. Engle, J., H.J. Safi, C.C. Miller, 3rd, M.P. Campbell, S.A. Harlin, G.V. Letsou, K.S. Lloyd, D.B. Root, The impact of diaphragm management on prolonged ventilator support after thoracoabdominal aortic repair. J Vasc Surg, 1999. 29(1): p. 150-6.

54. Dolan, J.T., T.S. Granchi, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and F.C. Brunicardi, Low use of breast conservation surgery in medically indigent populations. Am J Surg, 1999. 178(6): p. 470-4.

59. Burkhoff, D., et al. (C.C. Miller 3rd), Transmyocardial laser revascularisation compared with continued medical therapy for treatment of refractory angina pectoris: a prospective randomised trial. ATLANTIC Investigators. Angina Treatments-Lasers and Normal Therapies in Comparison. Lancet, 1999. 354(9182): p. 885-90.

60. Bowen, R.L., J.P. Foreyt, W.S.C. Poston, II, C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.Hyman, V.R. Pendelton, S. Gangopadhyay, C.K. Haddock, G.K. Goodrick, S. Lehbar, Echocardiographic assessment of patients receiving long-term treatment with anorexiant medications. Endocrine Practice, 1999. 5(1): p. 17-23.

61. Rationale and design of the National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT): A prospective randomized trial of lung volume reduction surgery.(C.C. Miller 3rd) J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1999. 118(3): p. 518-28.

62. Wall, M.J., Jr., R.T. Villavicencio, C.C. Miller, 3rd, J.A. Aucar, T.A. Granchi, K.R. Liscum, D. Shin, K.L. Mattox, Pulmonary tractotomy as an abbreviated thoracotomy technique. J Trauma, 1998. 45(6): p. 1015-23.

63. Safi, H.J., A. Winnerkvist, C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.C. Iliopoulos, M.J. Reardon, R. Espada, and J.C. Baldwin, Effect of extended cross-clamp time during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 1998. 66(4): p. 1204-9.

64. Safi, H.J., A. Vinnerkvist, M.H. Subramaniam, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Management of the patient with aortic root disease and aortic insufficiency. Cardiol Clin, 1998. 16(3): p. 463-75, viii.

65. Safi, H.J., A. Vinnerkvist, J.K. Bhama, C.C. Miller, 3rd, S. Koussayer, and A. Haverich, Aortic valve disease in Marfan syndrome. Curr Opin Cardiol, 1998. 13(2): p. 91-5.

66. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.H. Yawn, D.C. Iliopoulos, M. Subramaniam, S. Harlin, and G.V. Letsou, Impact of distal aortic and visceral perfusion on liver function during thoracoabdominal and descending thoracic aortic repair. J Vasc Surg, 1998. 27(1): p. 145-52; discussion 152-3.

67. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, M.H. Subramaniam, M.P. Campbell, D.C. Iliopoulos, J.J. O’Donnell, M.J. Reardon, G.V. Letsou, R. Espada, Thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair using cardiopulmonary bypass, profound hypothermia, and circulatory arrest via left side of the chest incision. J Vasc Surg, 1998. 28(4): p. 591-8.

68. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, M.J. Reardon, D.C. Iliopoulos, G.V. Letsou, R. Espada, and J.C. Baldwin, Operation for acute and chronic aortic dissection: recent outcome with regard to neurologic deficit and early death. Ann Thorac Surg, 1998. 66(2): p. 402-11.

69. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, C. Carr, D.C. Iliopoulos, D.A. Dorsay, and J.C. Baldwin, Importance of intercostal artery reattachment during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 1998. 27(1): p. 58-66; discussion 66-8.

70. Safi, H.J., M.P. Campbell, M.L. Ferreira, A. Azizzadeh, and C.C. Miller, Spinal cord protection in descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1998. 10(1): p. 41-4.

72. Morrison, R.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and M.B. Reid, Nitric oxide effects on force-velocity characteristics of the rat diaphragm. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol, 1998. 119(1): p. 203-9.

73. Krause, K.M., M.R. Moody, F.H. Andrade, A.A. Taylor, C.C. Miller, 3rd, L. Kobzik, and M.B. Reid, Peritonitis causes diaphragm weakness in rats. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1998. 157(4 Pt 1): p. 1277-82.

74. Itani, K.M., C.C. Miller, G. Guinn, and J.W. Jones, Preoperative cardiac evaluation is unnecessary in most patients undergoing vascular operations. Am J Surg, 1998. 176(6): p. 671-5.

78. Boriek, A.M., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and J.R. Rodarte, Muscle fiber architecture of the dog diaphragm. J Appl Physiol, 1998. 84(1): p. 318-26.

81. Younes, M., M. Lane, C.C. Miller, and R. Laucirica, Stratified multivariate analysis of prognostic markers in breast cancer: a preliminary report. Anticancer Res, 1997. 17(2B): p. 1383-90.

84. Schmidt, S.E., J.W. Jones, J.I. Thornby, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and A.C. Beall, Jr., Improved survival with multiple left-sided bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts. Ann Thorac Surg, 1997. 64(1): p. 9-14; discussion 15.

85. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.C. Iliopoulos, G.V. Letsou, and J.C. Baldwin, Staged repair of extensive aortic aneurysm: improved neurologic outcome. Ann Surg, 1997. 226(5): p. 599-605.

86. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, A. Azizzadeh, and D.C. Iliopoulos, Observations on delayed neurologic deficit after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg, 1997. 26(4): p. 616-22.

87. Safi, H.J., G.V. Letsou, D.C. Iliopoulos, M.H. Subramaniam, C.C. Miller, 3rd, H. Hassoun, P.J. Asimacopoulos, J.C. Baldwin, Impact of retrograde cerebral perfusion on ascending aortic and arch aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 1997. 63(6): p. 1601-7.

88. Safi, H.J., M.P. Campbell, C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.C. Iliopoulos, A. Khoynezhad, G.V. Letsou, and P.J. Asimacopoulos, Cerebral spinal fluid drainage and distal aortic perfusion decrease the incidence of neurological deficit: the results of 343 descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairs. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, 1997. 14(2): p. 118-24.

101. Safi, H.J., S.A. Harlin, C.C. Miller, 3rd, D.C. Iliopoulos, A. Joshi, M. Tabor, and R. Zippel: Predictive factors for acute renal failure in thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. J Vasc Surg, 1996. 24(3): p. 338-44; discussion 344-5.

102. Ozturan, O., C.A. Bauer, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and H.A. Jenkins, Dimensions of the sinus tympani and its surgical access via a retrofacial approach. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 1996. 105(10): p. 776-83.

103. Morrison, R.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and M.B. Reid, Nitric oxide effects on shortening velocity and power production in the rat diaphragm. J Appl Physiol, 1996. 80(3): p. 1065-9.

106. White, S.G., E.C. Fletcher, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Acute systemic blood pressure elevation in obstructive and nonobstructive breath hold in primates. J Appl Physiol, 1995. 79(1): p. 324-30.

107. Wayne, M.A., R.L. Levine, and C.C. Miller, Use of end-tidal carbon dioxide to predict outcome in prehospital cardiac arrest. Ann Emerg Med, 1995. 25(6): p. 762-7.

111. Prakash, R., C.C. Miller, 3rd, and W.N. Suki, Anticardiolipin antibody in patients on maintenance hemodialysis and its association with recurrent arteriovenous graft thrombosis. Am J Kidney Dis, 1995. 26(2): p. 347-52.

114. Fletcher, E.C., G. Bao, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Effect of recurrent episodic hypocapnic, eucapnic, and hypercapnic hypoxia on systemic blood pressure. J Appl Physiol, 1995. 78(4): p. 1516-21.

125. Miller, C.C., 3rd, Joint effects of pulmonary function and aerobic power on survival in a cohort of healthy adults. 1993, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston School of Public Health: Houston. p. 193.

128. Goodnight-White, S.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, S.E. Haber, P.D. Klein, and E.C. Fletcher, Lactate kinetics in severe COPD. Implications of an abnormal aminopyrine breath test. Chest, 1992. 101(5 Suppl): p. 268S-273S.

129. Fletcher, E.C., R.A. Luckett, S. Goodnight-White, C.C. Miller, W. Qian, and C. Costarangos-Galarza, A double-blind trial of nocturnal supplemental oxygen for sleep desaturation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a daytime PaO2 above 60 mm Hg. Am Rev Respir Dis, 1992. 145(5): p. 1070-6.

130. Fletcher, E.C., J. Lesske, W. Qian, C.C. Miller, 3rd, and T. Unger, Repetitive, episodic hypoxia causes diurnal elevation of blood pressure in rats. Hypertension, 1992. 19(6 Pt 1): p. 555-61.

131. Fletcher, E.C., J. Lesske, J. Culman, C.C. Miller, and T. Unger, Sympathetic denervation blocks blood pressure elevation in episodic hypoxia. Hypertension, 1992. 20(5): p. 612-9.

132. Fletcher, E.C., J. Lesske, R. Behm, C.C. Miller, 3rd, H. Stauss, and T. Unger, Carotid chemoreceptors, systemic blood pressure, and chronic episodic hypoxia mimicking sleep apnea. J Appl Physiol, 1992. 72(5): p. 1978-84.

133. Fletcher, E.C., C.F. Donner, B. Midgren, J. Zielinski, P. Levi-Valensi, A. Braghiroli, Z. Rida and C.C. Miller, 3rd: et al., Survival in COPD patients with a daytime PaO2 greater than 60 mm Hg with and without nocturnal oxyhemoglobin desaturation. Chest, 1992. 101(3): p. 649-55.

139. Fletcher, E.C., S.G. White, D. Munafo, C.C. Miller, 3rd, R. Luckett, and W. Qian, Effect of cardiac output reduction on rate of desaturation in obstructive apnea. Chest, 1991. 99(2): p. 452-6.

140. Fletcher, E.C., A. Shah, W. Qian, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, "Near miss" death in obstructive sleep apnea: a critical care syndrome. Crit Care Med, 1991. 19(9): p. 1158-64.

141. Fletcher, E.C., D. Scott, W. Qian, R.A. Luckett, C.C. Miller, and S. Goodnight-White, Evolution of nocturnal oxyhemoglobin desaturation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a daytime PaO2 above 60 mm Hg. Am Rev Respir Dis, 1991. 144(2): p. 401-5.

142. Fletcher, E.C., S. Goodnight-White, D. Munafo, C.C. Miller, 3rd, R. Luckett, and W. Qian, Rate of oxyhemoglobin desaturation in obstructive versus nonobstructive apnea. Am Rev Respir Dis, 1991. 143(3): p. 657-60.

151. Fletcher, E.C., R.A. Luckett, T. Miller, and J.G. Fletcher, Exercise hemodynamics and gas exchange in patients with chronic obstruction pulmonary disease, sleep desaturation, and a daytime PaO2 above 60 mm Hg. Am Rev Respir Dis, 1989. 140(5): p. 1237-45.

152. Fletcher, E.C., R.A. Luckett, T. Miller, C. Costarangos, N. Kutka, and J.G. Fletcher, Pulmonary vascular hemodynamics in chronic lung disease patients with and without oxyhemoglobin desaturation during sleep. Chest, 1989. 95(4): p. 757-64.

153. Fletcher, E.C., R. Kass, J.I. Thornby, J. Rosborough, and T. Miller, Central venous O2 saturation and rate of arterial desaturation during obstructive apnea. J Appl Physiol, 1989. 66(3): p. 1477-85. 154. Fletcher, E.C., C. Costarangos, and T. Miller, The rate of fall of arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation in obstructive sleep apnea. Chest, 1989. 96(4): p. 717-22.

157. Fletcher, E.C., T. Miller, and J.I. Thornby, Accuracy of fiberoptic central venous saturation catheter below 50%. J Appl Physiol, 1988. 64(5): p. 2220-3.

161. Fletcher, E.C., J. Miller, G.W. Divine, J.G. Fletcher, and T. Miller, Nocturnal oxyhemoglobin desaturation in COPD patients with arterial oxygen tensions above 60 mm Hg. Chest, 1987. 92(4): p. 604-8.

Chapters

2. Safi, H.J. and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Thoracic vasculature. 16th ed. Townsend Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice. 2000.

3. Safi, H.J., A. Neufang, C.C. Miller, 3rd, D. Iliopoulos, and D. LeBlevec, Circulatory support in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms, ed. A. Branchereau and M.L. Jacobs. 2000, Marseille: Futura Publishing.

5. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, A. Azizzadeh, M.P. Campbell, D. Iliopoulos, D. LeBlevec, and M.B. Maamer, Brain manifestations associated with atherosclerotid arotic arch. European Vascular Course, ed. A. Branchereau and M. Jacobs. 1998, Armonk: Futura Publishing.

6. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, M.P. Campbell, and D. Iliopoulos, Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Diagnosis and treatment of aortic and peripheral arterial aneurysms, ed. K.D. Calligaro, M.J. Cougherty, and L.H. Hollier. 1998, Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.

7. Safi, H.J., A. Vinnerkvist, M.H. Subramaniam, and C.C. Miller, 3rd, Management of the patient with aortic root disease and aortic insufficiency. Valvular Heart Disease, ed. M.H. Crawford. 1998, Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders.

8. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, D. Iliopoulos, and G. Griffins, Long-term results following thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Long-term results of arterial interventions, ed. A. Branchereau and M. Jacobs. 1997, Armonk: Futura Publishing.

9. Safi, H.J., C.C. Miller, 3rd, D. Iliopoulos, and H.T. Hassoun, Surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm in the USA. Cardiovascular Diseases in the Elderly, ed. Y. Kawashima, T. Omae, and E.G. Lakatta. 1996, Tokyo: Churchill Livingstone.

 

Books

1. Miller, CC, 3rd, M.J. Reardon, H.J.Safi. Risk Stratification: A Practical Guide for Clinicians. Cambridge University Press, New York, 2001