121. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Experience with 1509 patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic operations. J Vasc Surg, 1993. 17(2): p. 357-68; discussion 368-70.

122. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, S. Raskin, S.A. Shenaq, and H.J. Safi, Deep hypothermia with circulatory arrest. Determinants of stroke and early mortality in 656 patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1993. 106(1): p. 19-28; discussion 28-31.

123. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Variables predictive of outcome in 832 patients undergoing repairs of the descending thoracic aorta. Chest, 1993. 104(4): p. 1248-53.

124. Safi, H.J., H.W. Brien, J.N. Winter, A.C. Thomas, R.L. Maulsby, H.K. Doerr, and L.G. Svensson, Brain protection via cerebral retrograde perfusion during aortic arch aneurysm repair. Ann Thorac Surg, 1993. 56(2): p. 270-6.

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.

126. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Composite valve graft replacement of the proximal aorta: comparison of techniques in 348 patients. Ann Thorac Surg, 1992. 54(3): p. 427-37; discussion 438-9.

127. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms associated with celiac, superior mesenteric, and renal artery occlusive disease: methods and analysis of results in 271 patients. J Vasc Surg, 1992. 16(3): p. 378-89; discussion 389-90.

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.

134. Cribari, C., F.A. Meadors, E.S. Crawford, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and L.G. Svensson, Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm associated with umbilical artery catheterization: case report and review of the literature. J Vasc Surg, 1992. 16(1): p. 75-86.

135. Crawford, E.S., J.W. Kirklin, D.C. Naftel, L.G. Svensson, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Surgery for acute dissection of ascending aorta. Should the arch be included? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1992. 104(1): p. 46-59.

136. Barbetseas, J., E.S. Crawford, H.J. Safi, J.S. Coselli, M.A. Quinones, and W.A. Zoghbi, Doppler echocardiographic evaluation of pseudoaneurysms complicating composite grafts of the ascending aorta. Circulation, 1992. 85(1): p. 212-22.

137. Svensson, L.G., K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and E.S. Crawford, A prospective study of respiratory failure after high-risk surgery on the thoracoabdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg, 1991. 14(3): p. 271-82.

138. Harris, R.L., J.H. Yuk, C. Cribari, D. Jernigan, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and E.S. Crawford, Cefamandole levels during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. J Vasc Surg, 1991. 14(5): p. 668-72.

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.

143. Crawford, E.S., et al., A prospective randomized study of cerebrospinal fluid drainage to prevent paraplegia after high-risk surgery on the thoracoabdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg, 1991. 13(1): p. 36-45; discussion 45-6.

144. Crawford, E.S., K.R. Hess, E.S. Cohen, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Ruptured aneurysm of the descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta. Analysis according to size and treatment. Ann Surg, 1991. 213(5): p. 417-25; discussion 425-6.

145. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, and H.J. Safi, Dissection of the aorta and dissecting aortic aneurysms. Improving early and long-term surgical results. Circulation, 1990. 82(5 Suppl): p. IV24-38.

146. Fletcher, E.C., S. Goodnight, T. Miller, R.A. Luckett, J. Rosborough, D. Munafo, and S. Muniz, Atelectasis affects the rate of arterial desaturation during obstructive apnea. J Appl Physiol, 1990. 69(5): p. 1863-8.

147. Crawford, E.S., J.S. Coselli, L.G. Svensson, H.J. Safi, and K.R. Hess, Diffuse aneurysmal disease (chronic aortic dissection, Marfan, and mega aorta syndromes) and multiple aneurysm. Treatment by subtotal and total aortic replacement emphasizing the elephant trunk operation. Ann Surg, 1990. 211(5): p. 521-37.

148. Coselli, J.S., E.S. Crawford, T.W. Williams, Jr., M.W. Bradshaw, D.R. Wiemer, R.L. Harris, and H.J. Safi, Treatment of postoperative infection of ascending aorta and transverse aortic arch, including use of viable omentum and muscle flaps. Ann Thorac Surg, 1990. 50(6): p. 868-81.

149. Svensson, L.G., E.S. Crawford, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and K.R. Hess, Impact of cardiovascular operation on survival in the Marfan patient. Circulation, 1989. 80(3 Pt 1): p. I233-42.

150. Svensson, L.G., J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, K.R. Hess, and E.S. Crawford, Appraisal of adjuncts to prevent acute renal failure after surgery on the thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg, 1989. 10(3): p. 230-9.

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.

155. Crawford, E.S., L.G. Svensson, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and K.R. Hess, Surgical treatment of aneurysm and/or dissection of the ascending aorta, transverse aortic arch, and ascending aorta and transverse aortic arch. Factors influencing survival in 717 patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1989. 98(5 Pt 1): p. 659-73; discussion 673-4.

156. Chan, F.Y., E.S. Crawford, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and T.W. Williams, Jr., In situ prosthetic graft replacement for mycotic aneurysm of the aorta. Ann Thorac Surg, 1989. 47(2): p. 193-203.

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.

158. Crawford, E.S., E.M. Mizrahi, K.R. Hess, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and V.M. Patel, The impact of distal aortic perfusion and somatosensory evoked potential monitoring on prevention of paraplegia after aortic aneurysm operation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1988. 95(3): p. 357-67.

159. Crawford, E.S., L.G. Svensson, J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, and K.R. Hess, Aortic dissection and dissecting aortic aneurysms. Ann Surg, 1988. 208(3): p. 254-73.

160. Crawford, E.S., J.S. Coselli, H.J. Safi, T.D. Martin, and J.L. Pool, The impact of renal fusion and ectopia on aortic surgery. J Vasc Surg, 1988. 8(4): p. 375-83.