Articles:

A Fascinating Journey

Hassan Najafi
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:1-9. [PDF] [References]  

Current Management of Transposition of the Great Arteries: Immediate Septostomy, Occasional Prostaglandin Infusion, and Early Senning Operations

Clarence S. Weldon, Alexis F. Hartmann, Jr., and James P. Kelly
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:10-18. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Resection of Aortic Arch Aneurysms: A Comparison of Hypothermic Techniques in 60 Patients

James J. Livesay, Denton A. Cooley, George J. Reul, William E. Walker, O. Howard Frazier, J. Michael Duncan, and David A. Ott
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:19-28. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Evolution of the Surgical Methods for Interruption of Right Free Wall Kent Bundles

Will C. Sealy
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:29-36. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Prospect of Disease Control by Surgery Combined with Chemotherapy in Stage I and Stage II Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

John A. Meyer, Robert L. Comis, Sandra J. Ginsberg, William A. Burke, Phillip M. Ikins, Santo M. DiFino, John J. Gullo, and Frederick B. Parker, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:37-41. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Harvey W. Bender, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:41. [PDF]  

Effect of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Lung Water in Pulmonary Edema Caused by Increased Membrane Permeability

Claudia Helbert, Andrew Paskanik, and Carl E. Bredenberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:42-48. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Effects of Prostacyclin Infusion on Platelet Activation and Postoperative Blood Loss in Coronary Bypass

Claes Aren, Kurt Feddersen, and Kjell Radegran
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:49-54. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Chitosan: A New Hemostatic

William G. Malette, Herbert J. Quigley, Ray D. Gaines, Norris D. Johnson, and W. Gerald Rainer
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:55-58. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Comparison of Flow Differences among Venous Cannulas

Edward V. Bennett, Jr., John G. Fewel, Jose Ybarra, Frederick L. Grover, and J. Kent Trinkle
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:59-65. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cardiac Pacing under Hyperbaric Conditions

John M. Kratz, John G. Blackburn, Robert B. Leman, and Fred A. Crawford
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:66-68. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Hemodynamics of Pacing after Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Surgery

James R. Zaidan, John L. Waller, and James H. Lonergan
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:69-72. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Esophagitis Secondary to Ingestion of Caustic Material

P.N. Symbas, S.E. Vlasis, and C.R. Hatcher, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:73-77. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:77. [PDF]  

Advantages of a New Polyvinyl Chloride Double-Lumen Tube in Thoracic Surgery

Nelson A. Burton, Donald C. Watson, Jay B. Brodsky, and James B.D. Mark
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:78-84. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Segmental Replacement of Superior Vena Cava with Spiral Vein Graft

Richard P. Anderson and Wei-i Li
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:85-88. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Special Considerations in Ventricular Pacing in Patients with Tricuspid Valve Disease

Myles Edwin Lee
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:89-92. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Demonstration of Pleural Tube Track Tubularity

Robert Lautin, Kobi Ledor, and Lowell Barek
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:93-96. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Intraoperative Coronary Artery Spasm Successfully Treated with Nitroglycerin and Nifedipine

David J. Cohen, Richard W. Foley, and James M. Ryan
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:97-100. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A New Retractor to Aid in Coronary Artery Surgery

A.J. DelRossi and G.M. Lemole
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:101-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Portable Suction Device for Use in Patients with Postoperative Pleural Air Leaks

Laurens R. Pickard and Arthur C. Beall
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:103-104. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A Technique for Cardioplegic Infusion and Left Heart Venting during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Benjamin Schneider, Vincent R. Conti, and Mark Kurusz
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:105-106. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Thoracic Surgery Quiz

Richard J. Cleveland
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:107. [PDF]  

Primary Pulmonary Neoplasms of Childhood: A Review

Gary E. Hartman and Stephen J. Shochat
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:108-119. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Thoracic Surgery Quiz

Richard J. Cleveland
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:120. [PDF] [References]  

Breakage of Prolene Suture

Oddvar A. Myhre
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:121. [PDF]  

Pannus Ingrowth on a Björk-Shiley Prosthesis

F. Gosalbez, J.L. Cofiño, J.L. Naya, and F. A. de Linera
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:121-122. [PDF]  

Device to Produce Aortic Insufficiency

Nicholas J. Demos
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:122. [PDF]  

Removal of Percutaneous Intraaortic Balloon

Lawrence I. Bonchek and Gordon N. Olinger
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:122. [PDF] [References]  

Removal of Percutaneous Intraaortic Balloon

Kevin N. Melvin and Bernard S. Goldman
Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:123. [PDF]  

Books Received

Ann Thorac Surg 1983;36:124. [PDF]  

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