The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracoscopy-assisted Heller myotomy for the treatment of achalasia: results of a minimally invasive technique
pp. 385-392(8)
Authors: Kesler K.A.; Tarvin S.E.; Brooks J.A.; Rieger K.M.; Lehman G.A.; Brown J.W.

Barrett's esophagus: the role of laparoscopic fundoplication
pp. 393-396(4)
Authors: Abbas A.E.; Deschamps C.; Cassivi S.D.; Allen M.S.; Nichols F.C.; Miller D.L.; Pairolero P.C.

Closure of large intrathoracic airway defects using extrathoracic muscle flaps
pp. 397-404(8)
Authors: Meyer A.J.H.; Krueger T.; Lepori D.; Dusmet M.; Aubert J.-D.; Pasche P.; Ris H.-B.

Invited commentary
pp. 405-405(1)
Author: Odell J.

Management of postintubation membranous tracheal rupture
pp. 406-409(4)
Authors: Carbognani P.; Bobbio A.; Cattelani L.; Internullo E.; Caporale D.; Rusca M.

Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: indications and results
pp. 410-414(5)
Authors: Doolabh N.; Horswell S.; Williams M.; Huber L.; Prince S.; Meyer D.M.; Mack M.J.

Optimal distance of malignant negative margin in excision of nonsmall cell lung cancer: a multicenter prospective study
pp. 415-420(6)
Authors: Sawabata N.; Ohta M.; Matsumura A.; Nakagawa K.; Hirano H.; Maeda H.; Matsuda H.; Thoracic Surgery Study Group of Osaka University

Nonanatomic prognostic factors in resected nonsmall cell lung carcinoma: the importance of perineural invasion as a new prognostic marker
pp. 421-425(5)
Authors: Sayar A.; Turna A.; Solak O.; Kilicgun A.; Urer N.; Gurses A.

Radioisotope lymph node mapping in nonsmall cell lung cancer: can it be applicable for sentinel node biopsy?
pp. 426-430(5)
Authors: Ueda K.; Suga K.; Kaneda Y.; Sakano H.; Tanaka T.; Hayashi M.; Li T.-S.; Hamano K.

Surgical resection of lung metastases from epithelial tumors
pp. 431-437(7)
Authors: Monteiro A.; Arce N.; Bernardo J.; Eugenio L.; Antunes M.J.

How long can we preserve the pulmonary graft inside the nonheart-beating donor?
pp. 438-444(7)
Authors: Rega F.R.; Neyrinck A.P.; Verleden G.M.; Lerut T.E.; Van Raemdonck D.E.M.

Lateral thoracic expansion for Jeune syndrome: evidence of rib healing and new bone formation
pp. 445-448(4)
Authors: Davis J.T.; Long F.R.; Adler B.H.; Castile R.G.; Weinstein S.

A new animal model for pulmonary hypertension based on the overexpression of a single gene, angiopoietin-1
pp. 449-456(8)
Authors: Chu D.; Sullivan C.C.; Du L.; Cho A.J.; Kido M.; Wolf P.L.; Weitzman M.D.; Jamieson S.W.; Thistlethwaite P.A.

Invited commentary
pp. 456-457(2)
Author: Videm V.

Induction of pulmonary angiogenesis by adenoviral-mediated gene transfer of vascular endothelial growth factor
pp. 458-463(6)
Authors: Lambert V.; Michel R.; Mazmanian G.-M.; Dulmet E.M.; Capderou A.; Herve P.; Planche C.; Serraf A.

Invited commentary
pp. 463-463(1)
Authors: Friehs I.; del Nido P.J.

Late results of palliative atrial switch for transposition, ventricular septal defect, and pulmonary vascular obstructive disease
pp. 464-469(6)
Authors: Burkhart H.M.; Dearani J.A.; Williams W.G.; Puga F.J.; Mair D.D.; Ashburn D.A.; Webb G.D.; Danielson G.K.

A new procedure for Ebstein's anomaly
pp. 470-476(7)
Authors: Wu Q.; Huang Z.

Invited commentary
pp. 476-476(1)
Author: Mee R.B.B.

Effect of a selection and postoperative care protocol on survival of infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
pp. 477-483(7)
Authors: Checchia P.A.; Larsen R.; Sehra R.; Daher N.; Gundry S.R.; Razzouk A.J.; Bailey L.L.

Invited commentary
pp. 483-483(1)
Author: Lamberti J.

Surgical management of aortopulmonary window and associated lesions
pp. 484-487(4)
Authors: Erez E.; Dagan O.; Georghiou G.P.; Gelber O.; Vidne B.A.; Birk E.

Opposite trends in coronary artery and valve surgery in a large multisurgeon practice, 1979-1999
pp. 488-495(8)
Authors: Northrup W.F.; Emery R.W.; Nicoloff D.M.; Lillehei T.J.; Holter A.R.; Blake D.P.

Methylene blue reduces mortality and morbidity in vasoplegic patients after cardiac surgery
pp. 496-499(4)
Authors: Levin R.L.; Degrange M.A.; Bruno G.F.; Del Mazo C.D.; Taborda D.J.; Griotti J.J.; Boullon F.J.

Clinical outcome after cardiac operations in patients with cirrhosis
pp. 500-505(6)
Authors: Hayashida N.; Shoujima T.; Teshima H.; Yokokura Y.; Takagi K.; Tomoeda H.; Aoyagi S.

Application of biological glue in repair of intracardiac structural defects
pp. 506-511(6)
Authors: Fink D.; Klein J.J.; Kang H.; Ergin M.A.

Long-term results of irrigated radiofrequency modified maze procedure in 200 patients with concomitant cardiac surgery: six years experience
pp. 512-517(6)
Authors: Sie H.T.; Beukema W.P.; Elvan A.; Ramdat Misier A.R.

Semirigid partial annuloplasty band allows dynamic mitral annular motion and minimizes valvular gradients: an echocardiographic study
pp. 518-522(5)
Authors: Sharony R.; Saunders P.C.; Nayar A.; McAleer E.; Galloway A.C.; Delianides J.; Schwartz C.F.; Applebaum R.M.; Kronzon I.; Colvin S.B.; Grossi E.A.

Invited commentary
pp. 522-522(1)
Authors: Gorman J.H.; Gorman R.C.

Usefulness of a multidetector-row computed tomography scanner for detecting pannus formation
pp. 523-526(4)
Authors: Teshima H.; Hayashida N.; Fukunaga S.; Tayama E.; Kawara T.; Aoyagi S.; Uchida M.

Midterm evaluation of the Sorin Bicarbon heart valve prosthesis: single-center experience
pp. 527-531(5)
Authors: Vitale N.; Cappabianca G.; Visicchio G.; Fondacone C.; Paradiso V.; Mannatrizio G.; Schinosa L.d.L.T.

Fibrillin and other matrix proteins in mitral valve prolapse syndrome
pp. 532-536(5)
Authors: Nasuti J.F.; Zhang P.J.; Feldman M.D.; Pasha T.; Khurana J.S.; Gorman J.H.; Gorman R.C.; Narula J.; Narula N.

Role of oral bacterial flora in calcific aortic stenosis: an animal model
pp. 537-543(7)
Authors: Cohen D.J.; Malave D.; Ghidoni J.J.; Iakovidis P.; Everett M.M.; You S.; Liu Y.; Boyan B.D.

The effect of regional ischemia on mitral valve annular saddle shape
pp. 544-548(5)
Authors: Gorman J.H.; Jackson B.M.; Enomoto Y.; Gorman R.C.

Comparison of short-term mortality risk factors for valve replacement versus coronary artery bypass graft surgery
pp. 549-556(8)
Authors: Gardner S.C.; Grunwald G.K.; Rumsfeld J.S.; Cleveland J.C.; Schooley L.M.; Gao D.; Grover F.L.; McDonald G.O.; Shroyer A.L.

Health status and social risk correlates of extended length of stay following coronary artery bypass surgery
pp. 557-562(6)
Authors: Johnston G.; Goss J.R.; Malmgren J.A.; Spertus J.A.

Initial experience with sutureless proximal anastomoses performed with a mechanical connector leading to clampless off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
pp. 563-568(6)
Authors: Katariya K.; Yassin S.; Tehrani H.Y.; Lombardi P.; Masroor S.; Salerno T.A.

Off-pump versus on-pump myocardial revascularization in low-risk patients with one or two vessel disease: perioperative results in a multicenter randomized controlled trial
pp. 569-573(5)
Authors: Gerola L.R.; Buffolo E.; Jasbik W.; Botelho B.; Bosco J.; Brasil L.A.; Branco J.N.R.

High risk coronary artery bypass patient: incidence, surgical strategies, and results
pp. 574-579(6)
Authors: Gaudino M.; Glieca F.; Alessandrini F.; Nasso G.; Pragliola C.; Luciani N.; Morelli M.; Possati G.

Invited commentary
pp. 580-580(1)
Authors: Wolner E.; Zimpfer D.; Grimm M.

Technical advances in total aortic arch replacement
pp. 581-590(10)
Authors: Strauch J.T.; Spielvogel D.; Lauten A.; Galla J.D.; Lansman S.L.; McMurtry K.; Griepp R.B.

Thoracic aortic emergencies: impact of endovascular surgery
pp. 591-596(6)
Authors: Iannelli G.; Piscione F.; Di Tommaso L.; Monaco M.; Chiariello M.; Spampinato N.

Predictors of cognitive decline following coronary artery bypass graft surgery
pp. 597-603(7)
Authors: Ho P.M.; Arciniegas D.B.; Grigsby J.; McCarthy M.; McDonald G.O.; Moritz T.E.; Shroyer A.L.; Sethi G.K.; Henderson W.G.; London M.J.; VillaNueva C.B.; Grover F.L.; Hammermeister K.E.

Invited commentary
pp. 603-603(1)
Author: Selnes O.A.

Effects of hypertonic saline-dextran solution in cardiac valve surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
pp. 604-611(8)
Authors: Bueno R.; Resende A.C.; Melo R.; Neto V.A.; Stolf N.A.G.

Invited commentary
pp. 611-611(1)
Author: Cavarocchi N.C.

Cardiopulmonary bypass in man: role of the intestine in a self-limiting inflammatory response with demonstrable bacterial translocation
pp. 612-618(7)
Authors: Rossi M.; Sganga G.; Mazzone M.; Valenza V.; Guarneri S.; Portale G.; Carbone L.; Gatta L.; Pioli C.; Sanguinetti M.; Montalto M.; Glieca F.; Fadda G.; Schiavello R.; Silveri N.G.

Does off-pump CABG reduce gastrointestinal complications?
pp. 619-625(7)
Authors: Sanisoglu I.; Guden M.; Bayramoglu Z.; Sagbas E.; Dibekoglu C.; Sanisoglu S.Y.; Akpinar B.

Predictors of transfusion requirements for cardiac surgical procedures at a blood conservation center
pp. 626-634(9)
Authors: Moskowitz D.M.; Klein J.J.; Shander A.; Cousineau K.M.; Goldweit R.S.; Bodian C.; Perelman S.I.; Kang H.; Fink D.A.; Rothman H.C.; Ergin M.A.

Cost analysis of aprotinin for coronary artery bypass patients: analysis of the randomized trials
pp. 635-642(8)
Authors: Smith P.K.; Datta S.K.; Muhlbaier L.H.; Samsa G.; Nadel A.; Lipscomb J.

Invited commentary
pp. 642-643(2)
Authors: Shore-Lesserson L.; L. Reich D.; Adams D.H.

Effects of nafamostat mesilate and minimal-dose aprotinin on blood-foreign surface interactions in cardiopulmonary bypass
pp. 644-650(7)
Authors: Kaminishi Y.; Hiramatsu Y.; Watanabe Y.; Yoshimura Y.; Sakakibara Y.

Sodium-hydrogen exchange inhibition attenuates in vivo porcine myocardial stunning
pp. 651-657(7)
Authors: Stevens R.M.; Salik Jahania M.; Mentzer R.M.; Lasley R.D.

Effect of the Na⁺/H⁺ exchange inhibitor eniporide on cardiac performance and myocardial high energy phosphates in pigs subjected to cardioplegic arrest
pp. 658-663(6)
Authors: Klass O.; Fischer U.M.; Perez E.; Easo J.; Bosse M.; Fischer J.H.; Tossios P.; Mehlhorn U.

Continuous cold blood cardioplegia improves myocardial protection: a prospective randomized study
pp. 664-671(8)
Authors: Louagie Y.A.G.; Jamart J.; Gonzalez M.; Collard E.; Broka S.; Galanti L.; Gruslin A.

Superficial wound dehiscence after median sternotomy: surgical treatment versus secondary wound healing
pp. 672-675(4)
Authors: Zeitani J.; Bertoldo F.; Bassano C.; Penta de Peppo A.; Pellegrino A.; El Fakhri F.M.; Chiariello L.

Risk factors for mediastinitis after cardiac surgery
pp. 676-683(8)
Authors: Abboud C.S.; Wey S.B.; Baltar V.T.

Biomechanical study of a Poly-L-Lactide (PLLA) sternal pin in sternal closure after cardiothoracic surgery
pp. 684-687(4)
Authors: Saito T.; Iguchi A.; Sakurai M.; Tabayashi K.

Off-pump mitral valve repair using the Coapsys device: a pilot study in a pacing-induced mitral regurgitation model
pp. 688-692(5)
Authors: Fukamachi K.; Inoue M.; Popovic Z.B.; Doi K.; Schenk S.; Nemeh H.; Ootaki Y.; Kopcak M.W.; Dessoffy R.; Thomas J.D.; Bianco R.W.; Berry J.M.; McCarthy P.M.

Invited commentary
pp. 693-693(1)
Author: Sundt T.M.

Successful treatment of massive pulmonary embolism in the 38th week of pregnancy
pp. 694-695(2)
Authors: Funakoshi Y.; Kato M.; Kuratani T.; Shigemura N.; Kaneko M.

Pediatric thoracic lymphangiomatosis: is chest wall resection too radical?
pp. 695-697(3)
Authors: Papagiannopoulos K.; Van Raemdonck D.E.M.; De Boeck K.; Lerut T.

Successful resuscitation of a patient with acute massive pulmonary embolism using emergent embolectomy
pp. 697-699(3)
Authors: Georghiou G.P.; Brauner R.; Berman M.; Stamler A.; Glanz L.; Vidne B.A.; Erez E.

Recurrent intercostal herniation of the liver
pp. 699-701(3)
Authors: Losanoff J.E.; Richman B.W.; Jones J.W.

Migrating pleural mesothelial cyst
pp. 701-702(2)
Authors: Walker M.J.; Sieber S.C.; Boorboor S.

Repair of stab-wound laceration of the aortic arch using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest
pp. 703-704(2)
Authors: Seitelberger R.; Bialy J.; Rajek M.A.

Role of Bartonella henselae endocarditis in the nucleation of aortic valvular calcification
pp. 704-706(3)
Author: Ghidoni J.J.

Dissection in a pulmonary autograft
pp. 707-708(2)
Authors: Kincaid E.H.; Maloney J.D.; Lavender S.W.; Kon N.D.

Coronary endarterectomy and stent removal after iatrogenic perforation
pp. 708-711(4)
Authors: Fukui T.; Takanashi S.; Mihara W.; Ishikawa K.; Hosoda Y.

Failure of argatroban anticoagulation during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
pp. 711-713(3)
Authors: Cannon M.A.; Butterworth J.; Riley R.D.; Hyland J.M.

Accessory mitral valve tissue causing severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in an adult
pp. 713-715(3)
Authors: Aoka Y.; Ishizuka N.; Sakomura Y.; Nagashima H.; Kawana M.; Kawai A.; Kasanuki H.

Successful salvage of inferior vena cava rupture during reoperative repair for ascending aortic aneurysm
pp. 715-718(4)
Authors: Chen C.-C.; Hsieh S.-R.

Aortic valve replacement in a patient with a patent internal thoracic artery graft
pp. 718-720(3)
Authors: Ueda T.; Kawata T.; Sakaguchi H.; Tabayashi N.; Abe T.; Hirose T.; Taniguchi S.

Successful biventricular assistance after heart transplantation
pp. 720-721(2)
Authors: Arribas J.M.; Pascual D.A.; Gutierrez F.; Ray V.; Garcia-Puente J.; Valdes M.; Arcas R.

Left atrial appendage aneurysm in a child
pp. 721-723(3)
Authors: Tanoue Y.; Kado H.; Shiokawa Y.; Sagawa K.

Intrathoracic parathyroid adenoma
pp. 724-724(1)
Authors: Shende M.R.; Pusca S.V.; Quinlan D.P.; Bolanowski P.J.P.; Donahoo J.S.

Elective surgery for fibroelastoma of the aortic valve
pp. 725-725(1)
Authors: Koolbergen D.R.; Voigt P.; Kolowca M.; Smit V.T.H.B.M.; Somer S.T.; Dion R.A.

Uniportal VATS wedge pulmonary resections
pp. 726-728(3)
Authors: Rocco G.; Martin-Ucar A.; Passera E.

Posterior mitral valve restoration for ischemic regurgitation
pp. 729-730(2)
Authors: Fundaro P.; Pocar M.; Moneta A.; Donatelli F.; Grossi A.

Optimizing use of the octopus system for off-pump total arterial myocardial revascularization with the TY graft
pp. 731-733(3)
Authors: Vicol C.; Nollert G.D.A.; Mair H.; Reichart B.

Autologous repair of supravalvar pulmonic stenosis
pp. 734-736(3)
Authors: Bacha E.A.; Kalimi R.; Starr J.P.; Quinones J.; Koenig P.

Immunosuppression and xenotransplantation of cells for cardiac repair
pp. 737-744(8)
Authors: Xiao Y.-F.; Min J.-Y.; Morgan J.P.

Off-pump myocardial revascularization is associated with less incidence of stroke in elderly patients
pp. 745-753(9)
Authors: Athanasiou T.; Al-Ruzzeh S.; Kumar P.; Crossman M.-C.; Amrani M.; Pepper J.R.; Del Stanbridge R.; Casula R.; Glenville B.

Blunt chest trauma and tube thoracostomy
pp. 754-755(2)
Authors: Tekeli A.; Akgun S.

Discrepancy in serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels by measuring kits
pp. 754-754(1)
Authors: Sawabata N.; Inoue M.; Takeda S.-i.; Maeda H.

Discrepancy in serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels by measuring kits: Reply
pp. 754-754(1)
Author: Buccheri G.

Blunt chest trauma and tube thoracostomy: Reply
pp. 755-755(1)
Authors: Janson J.T.; Harris D.G.; Pretorius J.; Rossouw G.J.

Cefazolin prophylaxis during cardiac operations
pp. 755-756(2)
Author: Lehot J.-J.

Statue with clubbed feet: another reading
pp. 756-756(1)
Authors: Vasseur B.G.; Lerch P.; Sage M.L.

Statue with clubbed feet: another reading: Reply
pp. 756-756(1)
Authors: Roux D.; Leobon B.; Mugniot A.; Diana C.; Glock Y.; Fournial G.

Cefazolin prophylaxis during cardiac operations: Reply
pp. 756-756(1)
Authors: Leavitt B.J.; Fellinger E.K.; Hebert J.C.