Articles:

The Determinants of Mortality and Morbidity after Multiple-Valve Operations

Kevin H. Teoh, George T. Christakis, Richard D. Weisel, Cathy P. Tong, Lynda L. Mickleborough, Hugh E. Scully, Bernard S. Goldman, and Ronald J. Baird
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:353-358. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A Modified Pectoralis Muscle Flap for Closure of Postpneumonectomy Esophagopleural Fistula: Technique and Results

H.J. Mud, H. van Houten, R. Slingerland, P. Sonneveld, and S. Kho
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:359-362. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pediatric Esophageal Surgery: Edited by Keith W. Ashcraft M.D., Thomas M. Holder M.D.. 1986, Pediatric Esophageal Surgery, pp, illustrated, $44.50

André Duranceau
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:362. [PDF]  

Ventricular Septal Defect Associated with Aortic Regurgitation

Kouichi Hisatomi, Kenichi Kosuga, Tadashi Isomura, Haruo Akagawa, Kiroku Ohishi, and Michihiro Koga
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:363-367. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Ten-Year Clinical Evaluation of Isolated Mitral Valve and Double-Valve Replacement with the Starr-Edwards Prostheses

Ioannis Fessatidis, David Hackett, Celia M. Oakley, Ralph N. Sapsford, and Hugh H. Bentall
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:368-372. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Electrical Activity in the Heart during Hyperkalemic Hypothermic Cardioplegic Arrest: Site of Origin and Relationship to Specialized Conduction Tissue

T. Bruce Ferguson, Jr., Lyman S. Smith, Peter K. Smith, Ralph J. Damiano, and James L. Cox
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:373-379. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Anterolateral Thoracotomy as an Alternative to Repeat Median Sternotomy for Replacement of the Mitral Valve

Curtis G. Tribble, William A. Killinger, Jr., P. Kent Harman, Ivan K. Crosby, Stanton P. Nolan, and Irving L. Kron
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:380-382. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pericardial Substitutes: Delayed Reexploration and Findings

John C. Opie, Alberto J. Larrieu, and I. Scott Cornell
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:383-385. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Important Notice for Contributors to The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:385. [PDF]  

Cerebral Blood Flow and Autoregulation During Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Per Johnsson, Kenneth Messeter, Erik Ryding, Lars Nordström, and Erik Ståhl
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:386-390. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Gordon F. Murray
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:390. [PDF]  

The Effect of Low-Flow Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Cerebral Function: An Experimental and Clinical Study

Ivan M. Rebeyka, John G. Coles, Gregory J. Wilson, Takashi Watanabe, Margot J. Taylor, Sharon F. Adler, Donald A.G. Mickle, Alexander D. Romaschin, Henriette Ujc, Frederick A. Burrows, William G. Williams, George A. Trusler, and S. Kielmanowicz
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:391-396. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Superiority of Cold Oxygenated Dilute Blood Cardioplegia

Willard M. Daggett, Jr., John D. Randolph, Marshall Jacobs, Dennis D. O'Keefe, Gillian A. Geffin, Lois A. Swinski, Brian R. Boggs, and W. Gerald Austen
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:397-402. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Endocarditis: Medical and Surgical Management: Edited by Donald J. Magilligan Jr., Edward L. Quinn. 1986, Endocarditis: Medical and Surgical Management, pp, illustrated, $55.00

Eric D. Foster
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:402. [PDF]  

Atrioventricular Valve Repair or Replacement in Atriopulmonary Anastomosis: Surgical Considerations

Florentino J. Vargas, John E. Mayer, Jr., Richard A. Jonas, and Aldo R. Castaneda
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:403-405. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Complications of Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Decreased with Isobutyl 2-Cyanoacrylate: A Pilot Study

Alvaro Skupin, Francisco Gomez, Mujtaba Husain, Cecilia Skupin, and Oscar Bigman
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:406-408. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Is High Potassium Solution Necessary for Reinfusions in "Multidose" Cold Cardioplegia? A Randomized Prospective Study Using Computerized Holter System

Michael Dewar, Michael D. Rosengarten, Roger Samson, Carin Wittnich, Peter E. Blundell, and Ray C.-J. Chiu
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:409-415. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Intracellular Sodium and Calcium in the Postischemic Myocardium

Ara K. Pridjian, Sidney Levitsky, Irvin Krukenkamp, Norman A. Silverman, and Harold Feinberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:416-419. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Colon Interposition in the Treatment of Carcinoma of the Esophagus and Gastric Cardia

Jouko Isolauri, Hannu Markkula, and Ville Autio
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:420-424. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:424. [PDF]  

Risk Factors for the Development of Renal Failure Following the Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Rupture

James T. Sturm, Timothy R. Billiar, Michael G. Luxenberg, and John F. Perry
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:425-427. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:427. [PDF]  

Suppression of Shivering Decreases Oxygen Consumption and Improves Hemodynamic Stability during Postoperative Rewarming

J.B. Zwischenberger, M.M. Kirsh, R.E. Dechert, D.K. Arnold, and R.H. Bartlett
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:428-431. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pulmonary Venous Obstruction Following Repair of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage

H.-J. Schäfers, I. Luhmer, and H. Oelert
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:432-434. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Books Received

Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:434. [PDF]  

Creation of an Atrial Septal Defect for Acute Postperfusion Right Ventricular Failure

J.M. Caralps, J.M. Padró, M.L. Cámara, A. Aris, and O. Bonnin
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:435-436. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

International Trends in Thoracic Surgery. Volume 2. Major Challenges: Edited by Hermes C. Grillo M.D., Henry Eschapasse M.D.. 1986, Philadelphia, Saunders, Volume 2 pp, illustrated, $55.00

Melvin M. Newman
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:436. [PDF]  

Femoral Artery Perfusion for Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Aortoiliac Artery Obstruction

Joseph S. Coselli and E. Stanley Crawford
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:437-439. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Left Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Following Internal Mammary Artery Bypass

Theodore G. Phillips and George E. Green
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:440. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Patch Repair of the Left Ventricular Free Wall Following Aneurysmectomy

David C. McGiffin and James K. Kirklin
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:441-442. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Use of In Situ Pericardium for Surgical Relief of Pulmonary Venous Obstruction Following Mustard's Operation

Antonio F. Corno, Hillel Laks, Barbara George, and Roberta G. Williams
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:443-444. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Transthoracic Transatrial Endocardial Lead Placement for Permanent Pacing

G. Richard Westerman and S.H. Van Devanter
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:445-446. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A Simple, Inexpensive Method of Unilateral Sternal Retraction

P. Raj Behl
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:447. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Blalock-Hanlon Operation

Clarence S. Weldon
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:448-449. [PDF] [References]  

A Practical Approach to Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis

L. Douglas Cowgill, V. Paul Addonizio, Alan R. Hopeman, and Alden H. Harken
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:450-457. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Balloon Distension Systems

Lawrence I. Bonchek
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:458. [PDF] [References]  

Balloon Distension Systems

Wade Dimitri
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:458. [PDF]  

Complete Atrioventricular Canal Associated with Tetralogy of Fallot

Marshall L. Jacobs and Gus J. Vlahakes
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:458-459. [PDF]  

Complete Atrioventricular Canal Associated with Tetralogy of Fallot

Guo-Wei He and Roger B.B. Mee
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:459. [PDF]  

Nomenclature of Somatosensory Evoked Potential Responses During Surgical Procedures on the Thoracoabdominal Aorta

Kok Hoo Lim, Daniel M. Rose, and Joseph N. Cunningham, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:459-460. [PDF] [References]  

Nomenclature of Somatosensory Evoked Potential Responses During Surgical Procedures on the Thoracoabdominal Aorta

J.C.S. Pollock
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:460. [PDF]  

Management of Patients with Atherosclerotic Vein Grafts

George E. Green
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:460. [PDF]  

Management of Patients with Atherosclerotic Vein Grafts

William G. Marshall, Jr., Jeffrey Saffitz, and Nicholas T. Kouchoukos
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:460. [PDF]  

Infected Median Sternotomy Wounds

Rolf G. Sommerhaug, Steven F. Wolfe, Daniel A. Reid, and David E. Lindsay
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:461. [PDF]  

Infected Median Sternotomy Wounds

Richard E. Albin and Richard S. O'Donnell
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:461. [PDF]  

1987 Interim Meeting: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

George C. Kaiser
Ann Thorac Surg 1987;43:462. [PDF]  

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