Articles:

Coronary Flow Reserve: Physiologically Important, Operatively Altered, and Clinically Emerging

Hendrick B. Barner
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:469-470. [PDF] [References]  

Another Look at Reperfusion Asystole

Sidney Levitsky
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:471-472. [PDF] [References]  

Treatment of Achalasia: A Continuing Controversy

F. Henry Ellis, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:473. [PDF] [References]  

The Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Cold Cardioplegia on Coronary Flow Velocity and the Reactive Hyperemic Response in Patients and Dogs

Loren F. Hiratzka, Charles L. Eastham, James G. Carter, John R. Moyers, Douglas R. Elliott, Donald B. Doty, Creighton B. Wright, and Melvin L. Marcus
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:474-481. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Prolonged Asystole during Intraoperative Myocardial Reperfusion: An Experimental Study

Amin Mohamed G. Addetia, Bill F. O'Reilly, Graham W.M. Walsh, and Patricia Reid
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:482-488. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical Treatment of Achalasia: Results with Esophagomyotomy and Belsey Repair

Alex G. Little, Arturo Soriano, Mark K. Ferguson, Charles S. Winans, and David B. Skinner
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:489-494. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical Division of Wolff-Parkinson-White Pathways Utilizing the Closed-Heart Technique: A 2-Year Experience in 47 Patients

Yousuf Mahomed, Robert D. King, Douglas P. Zipes, William M. Miles, Eric N. Prystowsky, James J. Heger, and John W. Brown
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:495-504. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Lung Cancer. A Comprehensive Treatise: Edited by Jacob S. Bitran, Harvey M. Golomb, Alex G. Little, Ralph R. Weichselbaum. 1988, Orlando, Grune and Stratton, illustrated, $79.50

Melvin M. Newman
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:504. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Noninvasive Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of the Heart and Great Vessels by ECG-Gated Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A New Diagnostic Modality

John C. Laschinger, Michael W. Vannier, Suzanne Gronemeyer, Fernando Gutierrez, Michael Rosenbloom, and James L. Cox
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:505-514. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Balloon Valvuloplasty in Calcified Aortic Stenosis: A Cause for Caution and Alarm

Francis Robicsek, Norris B. Harbold, Jr., Harry K. Daugherty, Joseph W. Cook, Jay G. Selle, Philip J. Hess, and John J. Gallagher
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:515-525. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Changes in Left Ventricular Systolic Wall Stress during Biventricular Circulatory Assistance

Joseph E. Bavaria, Mark B. Ratcliffe, Krishanu B. Gupta, Robert K. Wenger, Daniel K. Bogen, and L. Henry Edmunds, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:526-532. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Internal Mammary Artery versus Saphenous Vein Graft to the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery: Prospective Randomized Study with 10-Year Follow-up

Robert H. Zeff, Chamnahn Kongtahworn, L.A. Iannone, David F. Gordon, T.M. Brown, Steven J. Phillips, James R. Skinner, and Mark Spector
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:533-536. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Predictors of Operative Mortality in Critical Valvular Aortic Stenosis Presenting in Infancy

John W. Hammon, Jr., Flavian M. Lupinetti, Michael D. Maples, Walter H. Merrill, William H. Frist, Thomas P. Graham, Jr., and Harvey W. Bender, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:537-540. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cricoid Split for Subglottic Stenosis in Infancy

Barbara A. Michna, Thomas M. Krummel, Tom Tracy, Jr., James W. Brooks, and Arnold M. Salzberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:541-543. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Effect of Glucose Priming Solutions in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

J.W. Stephens, A.H. Krause, C.A. Peterson, J.J. Bass, J.E. Hartman, N.W. Salomon, and W.K. Ward
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:544-547. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Comparison of Single versus Multidose Blood Cardioplegia in Arterial Switch Procedures

Serafin Y. DeLeon, Farouk S. Idriss, Michel N. Ilbawi, C. Elise Duffy, D. Woodrow Benson, Jr., and Carl L. Backer
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:548-553. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Improving Results with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Edited by Jack G. Copeland, Steven Goldman. 1986, Philadelphia, Hanley & Belfus, illustrated, $78.00

Jorge A. Wernly
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:553. [PDF]  

Initial Experimental Experience with a "Replaceable" Cardiac Valve Prosthesis

D.K.C. Cooper, W.N. Wicomb, Gwyneth M. Gould, and D. Boonzaier
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:554-558. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:558. [PDF]  

Transaxillary Thoracotomy Revisited

Paul Massimiano, Ronald B. Ponn, and Allan L. Toole
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:559-560. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Coronary Embolism Following Atrial Septal Defect Repair

Carl L. Backer, Renee S. Hartz, Sheridan N. Meyers, and Gary Davis
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:561-563. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgery of Coronary Artery Disease: Edited by D.T. Wheatley. 1986, St. Louis, Mosby, illustrated

Robert M. Mentzer, Jr.
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:563. [PDF]  

Spontaneous Aortic Thrombosis in a Neonate Presenting as Coarctation

Robert M. Hamilton, Patricia A. Penkoske, Paul Byrne, and Neil F. Duncan
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:564-565. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Massive Hemoptysis Complicating Behçet's Syndrome: The Importance of Early Pulmonary Angiography and Operation

F. Salamon, A. Weinberger, M. Nili, I. Avidor, M. Neuman, A. Zelikovsky, M.J. Levy, and J. Pinkhas
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:566-567. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement for Periannular Abscess Due to Active Bacterial Endocarditis: A New Translocation Technique

Masahiro Endo, Hiroshi Nishida, Eisaburo Imamura, and Hitoshi Koyanagi
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:568-569. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Use of Autologous Pericardium for Ventricular Aneurysm Closure

Andrew C. Fiore, Peter P. McKeown, Gregory A. Misbach, Margaret D. Allen, and Tom D. Ivey
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:570-571. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:571. [PDF]  

Closure of the Calcified Patent Ductus in the Elderly: Avoidance of Ductal Clamps and Shunts

Alan M. Johnson and Irving L. Kron
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:572-573. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Gordon F. Murray
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:573. [PDF]  

Combined Carotid and Coronary Artery Surgery: A Review of the Literature

David C. Newman and Richard G. Hicks
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:574-581. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Carcinoma of the Lung

E. Carmack Holmes
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:582. [PDF] [References]  

Mediastinal Hemangiomas

J.M. Rodriguez Paniagua, M. Casillas, and A. Iglesias
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:583. [PDF]  

Mediastinal Hemangiomas: Reply

Amram J. Cohen, Frederick C. Lough, and Robert A. Albus
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:583. [PDF]  

Transthoracic Needle Biopsy with Bucrylate

Josef G. Vincent
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:583. [PDF] [References]  

Transthoracic Needle Biopsy with Bucrylate: Reply

Alvaro Skupin
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:584. [PDF] [References]  

Nitrous Oxide for Blood Pressure Control

Thomas J. Poulton
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:584-585. [PDF] [References]  

Nitrous Oxide for Blood Pressure Control: Reply

Jonathan B. Mark and Verdi J. DiSesa
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:585-586. [PDF] [References]  

Spasm in Mammary Artery Grafts

Carlos Blanche and Aurelio Chaux
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:586. [PDF] [References]  

Spasm in Mammary Artery Grafts: Reply

Mohan R. Sarabu
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:586. [PDF]  

Air Embolism Prevention

Jagdish R. Kalkunte
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:586-587. [PDF] [References]  

Air Embolism Prevention: Reply

Benson B. Roe
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:587. [PDF] [References]  

Right Atrial Approach for Acquired Posterior Ventricular Septal Defect

Jose L. Filgueira, Mauricio Cassinelli, Sergio A. Battistessa, Hector Estable, Alvaro Lorenzo, and Ramon Scola
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:587. [PDF] [References]  

Right Atrial Approach for Acquired Posterior Ventricular Septal Defect: Reply

John A. Rousou, Richard M. Engelman, and Robert H. Breyer
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:588. [PDF]  

Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Leukemic Patients

Agostino Paccagnella, Silvio De Angeli, Gianfranco Caenaro, Claudio Zussa, Carlo Valfré, and Giuseppe Simini
Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:588. [PDF] [References]  

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