Articles:

Should surgical support within the same institution be required for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty?

Lawrence I. Bonchek
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:159-160. [PDF] [References]  

The olden days of surgery for tuberculosis

Melvin M. Newman
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:161-162. [PDF] [References]  

Hazards of transthoracic needle biopsy of the lung

Glen A. Lillington
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:163-164. [PDF] [References]  

Surgical resection for complications of pulmonary tuberculosis

Carolyn E. Reed, Edward F. Parker, and Fred A. Crawford, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:165-167. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Effect of prior cardiac surgery on survival after heart transplantation

David E. Lammermeier, Takeshi Nakatani, Michael S. Sweeney, Charles T. Van Buren, Michael P. Macris, J.Michael Duncan, and O.H. Frazier
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:168-172. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cardiac valve replacement in the elderly: Clinical performance of biological prostheses

W.R.Eric Jamieson, Lawrence H. Burr, A.Ian Munro, Robert T. Miyagishima, and Alfred N. Gerein
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:173-185. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Internal mammary artery bypass grafting: Influence on recurrent angina and survival in 2,100 patients

Anthony J. Acinapura, Daniel M. Rose, Israel J. Jacobowitz, Marshall D. Kramer, Robert R. Robertazzi, Joseph Feldman, Zvi Zisbrod, and Joseph N. Cunningham
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:186-191. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Missiles in the heart

Panagiotis N. Symbas, Sue E. Vlasis-Hale, Anthony L. Picone, and Charles R. Hatcher, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:192-194. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pleuroperitoneal shunts in the management of persistent chylothorax

Michael C. Murphy, Barry M. Newman, and Bradley M. Rodgers
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:195-200. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Esophageal carcinoma: Surgery without preoperative adjuvant chemotherapy

Kamal A. Mansour and Richard S. Downey
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:201-204. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Invited commentary

John R. Benfield
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:205. [PDF]  

Notice from the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:205. [PDF]  

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for circulatory support after repair of congenital heart defects

Larry Weinhaus, Charles Canter, Michael Noetzel, William McAlister, and Thomas L. Spray
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:206-212. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Mitral valve reconstruction in the elderly population

Meredith L. Scott, Cary L. Stowe, L.C. Nunnally, S.David Spector, Patterson W. Moseley, Paul D. Schumacher, and Paul A. Thompson
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:213-217. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Neoadjuvant therapy of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus: Role of resection and benefit in partial responders

Van L. Lackey, Morris T. Reagan, R.Arnold Smith, and William J. Anderson
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:218-221. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Pierce-Donachy ventricular assist device as a bridge to cardiac transplantation

Laman A. Gray, Jr, Brian L. Ganzel, Constantine Mavroudis, and A.David Slater
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:222-227. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Gentamicin solution for mediastinal irrigation: Systemic absorption, bactericidal activity, and toxicity

Mark E. Kopel, Linda Riemersma, Donald C. Finlayson, Vito Tobia, Ellis L. Jones, Richard I. Hall, Richard Mullins, and Victor Lampasona
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:228-231. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Prevention of arrhythmias by flecainide after noncardiac thoracic surgery

A. Borgeat, J. Biollaz, M. Bayer-Berger, L. Kappenberger, G. Chapuis, and R. Chioléro
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:232-234. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Controversial aspects of coronary endarterectomy

C. Minale, S. Nikol, M. Zander, R. Uebis, S. Effert, and B.J. Messmer
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:235-241. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Evaluation of prostacyclin analogue OP-41483 as an adjunct to crystalloid cardioplegia in infants and children

Hikaru Matsuda, Yoshiki Sawa, Satoru Kuki, Fumikazu Nomura, Masakatu Ohtani, Hiroshi Takami, Ryota Shirakura, Susumu Nakano, and Yasunaru Kawashima
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:242-246. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:246. [PDF]  

Mediastinal lymph node necrosis: A newly recognized complication of mediastinoscopy

Roberta R. Miller and Bill Nelems
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:247-250. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Decision making in surgery of the chest: Edited by Laurens R. Pickard Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 1988 168 pages, illustrated, $75.00

Richard M. Peters
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:250. [PDF]  

Effect of left ventricular septal myectomy on concurrent mitral regurgitation

Matthew M. Cooper, Eben Tucker, Charles L. McIntosh, Richard O. Cannon, III, and Richard E. Clark
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:251-256. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Complications after esophagogastrectomy using stapling instruments

Derek D. Muehrcke and Raymond J. Donnelly
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:257-262. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:262. [PDF]  

Right ventricular function and high-frequency positive-pressure ventilation during coronary artery bypass grafting

Mitsuru Nakatsuka, Alexander Colquhoun, and Lynne Gehr
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:263-266. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical and endoscopic palliation of esophageal carcinoma

Andrea Segalin, Alex G. Little, Alberto Ruol, Mark K. Ferguson, Romeo Bardini, Lorenzo Norberto, David B. Skinner, and Alberto Peracchia
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:267-271. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Value of fiberoptic bronchoscopy and angiography for diagnosis of the bleeding site in hemoptysis

J. Saumench, J. Escarrabill, L. Padró, J. Montañá, A. Clariana, and A. Cantó
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:272-274. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Symptomatic visual deficits after open heart operations

David M. Shahian and Peter K. Speert
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:275-279. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Hematological complications with the St. Jude valve and reduced-dose Coumadin

Verdi J. DiSesa, John J. Collins, Jr, and Lawrence H. Cohn
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:280-283. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Socioeconomics of surgery: Edited by Ira M. Rutkow Philadelphia, C.V. Mosby, 1989 423 pp, illustrated

Benson B. Roe
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:283. [PDF]  

Chest wall implantation of lung cancer after thin-needle aspiration biopsy

Alan E. Seyfer, Douglas S. Walsh, Geoffrey M. Graeber, Ismael N. Nuno, and Arn H. Eliasson
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:284-286. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Maligant melanoma metastatic to the esophagus

Jibah Eng, Gautam Narsing Pradhan, Sabaratnam Sabanathan, and Alan J. Mearns
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:287-288. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Long-term survival after triple-valve replacement

Donald G. Mulder, Albert Kattus, and Davis C. Drinkwater
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:289-291. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Laryngotracheoesophageal cleft: Endoscopic diagnosis and surgical repair

W.Randolph Chitwood, Jr, William S. Bost, Jr, Walter J Pories, Marilyn A. Gowen, and Rita L. Saldahna
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:292-294. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical implications of atrial septal defect complicating aortic balloon valvuloplasty

John H. Lemmer, Jr, Michael D. Winniford, and David W. Ferguson
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:295-297. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Successful diagnosis and surgical treatment of single ventricle, truncus arteriosus

Robert E. Shaddy and Edwin C. McGough
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:298-300. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A technique of airway management in children with obstructed airway due to tumor

Jeffrey J. Pelton and Irving A. Ratner
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:301-302. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

An anterior longitudinal aortotomy with a distal aortic transection for the arterial switch operation

Kisaburo Sakamoto, Michio Yokota, Inshin Kyoku, Mitsuru Kitano, Hisao Mizuhara, and Hirotomo Nishii
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:303-304. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Reoperative median sternotomy

H.Edward Garrett, Jr and John Matthews
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:305. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Empyema thoracis: Historical perspective

Richard M. Peters
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:306-308. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Management of esophageal injuries

Herbert E. Cohn, Alan Hubbard, and Gerald Patton
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:309-314. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Management of difficult sternal closure after sternal infection

M.Andre Vasu, Timothy B. Icenogle, Richard J. Williams, Gulshan K. Sethi, and Jack G. Copeland
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:315. [PDF] [References]  

Ectopic ossification after median sternotomy

Thomas J.Vander Salm, Okike N. Okike, A.Thomas Pezzella, and Michael K. Pasque
Ann Thorac Surg 1989;48:315-316. [PDF] [References]  

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