Editorials:

Arterial switch for palliation of subaortic stenosis in single ventricle and transposition: no mean feat!

RM Freedom and GA Trusler
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 415-416.  

Assessing the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on the brain

WJ Greeley and RM Ungerleider
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 417-419.  

Articles:

Operations for subaortic stenosis in univentricular hearts

TR Karl, KG Watterson, S Sano, and RB Mee
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 420-427. [Abstract]  

Use of the inferior epigastric artery as a free graft for myocardial revascularization

HB Barner, KS Naunheim, AC Fiore, VW Fischer, and HH Harris
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 429-436. [Abstract]  

Bilateral sequential lung transplantation: the procedure of choice for double-lung replacement

LR Kaiser, MK Pasque, EP Trulock, DE Low, CM Dresler, and JD Cooper
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 438-445. [Abstract]  

Indications and limitations of aortic valve reconstruction

C Duran, N Kumar, B Gometza, and Z al Halees
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 447-453. [Abstract]  

Warm heart surgery and results of operation for recent myocardial infarction

SV Lichtenstein, JG Abel, and TA Salerno
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 455-458. [Abstract]  

Current treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: results and surgical implications

SF Bolling, F Morady, H Calkins, A Kadish, M de Buitleir, J Langberg, M Dick, FM Lupinetti, and EL Bove
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 461-468. [Abstract]  

DNA ploidy patterns of tumors diagnosed as metachronous or recurrent lung cancers

Y Ichinose, N Hara, M Ohta, T Kuda, H Asoh, and H Chikama
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 469-473. [Abstract]  

Acute postinfarction septal rupture: long-term results

DY Loisance, JM Lordez, PH Deleuze, JL Dubois-Rande, D Lellouche, and JP Cachera
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 474-478. [Abstract]  

Cerebral perfusion during canine hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass: effect of arterial carbon dioxide tension

WE Johnston, J Vinten-Johansen, DS DeWitt, WK O'Steen, DA Stump, and DS Prough
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 479-489. [Abstract]  

The healing sternum: a comparison of osseous healing with wire versus rigid fixation

LA Sargent, AE Seyfer, J Hollinger, RM Hinson, and GM Graeber
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 490-494. [Abstract]  

Effect of a cyclic adenosine monophosphate phosphodiesterase inhibitor, DN-9693, on myocardial reperfusion injury

C Chang-Chun, H Matsuda, Y Sawa, M Kaneko, N Sakagoshi, M Nishimura, T Kuratani, A Amemiya, and Y Kawashima
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 495-499. [Abstract]  

Conventional blood conservation techniques in 500 consecutive coronary artery bypass operations

E Ovrum, EA Holen, M Abdelnoor, and R Oystese
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 500-505. [Abstract]  

Treatment of cardiogenic shock with the Hemopump left ventricular assist device

RK Wampler, OH Frazier, AM Lansing, RW Smalling, JM Nicklas, SJ Phillips, RA Guyton, and LA Golding
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 506-513. [Abstract]  

Sepsis after coronary bypass grafting: evidence for loss of the gut mucosal barrier

EG Ford, CE Baisden, ML Matteson, and AL Picone
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 514-517. [Abstract]  

Early postoperative sternal approximation after ITA harvesting: computed tomographic evaluation

P Vanleeuw, D Roux, G Fournial, P Dalous, Y Glock, P Puel, F Joffre, and H Rousseau
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 518-522. [Abstract]  

High potassium contents in organ preservation solutions cause strong pulmonary vasocontraction

PO Kimblad, T Sjoberg, G Massa, JO Solem, and S Steen
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 523-528. [Abstract]  

Prophylaxis of atrial fibrillation with magnesium sulfate after coronary artery bypass grafting

WJ Fanning, CS Thomas, Jr, A Roach, R Tomichek, WC Alford, and WS Stoney, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 529-533. [Abstract]  

Bezold-Jarisch reflex in postoperative pediatric cardiac surgical patients

DA Fullerton, JA St. Cyr, DR Clarke, DN Campbell, WH Toews, and WM See
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 534-536. [Abstract]  

Combined thoracic aortic dissection and abdominal aortic fusiform aneurysm

CS Roberts and WC Roberts
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 537-540. [Abstract]  

Complement activation during bypass in acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency

RS Bonser, J Dave, J Morgan, C Morgan, E Davies, P Taylor, H Gaya, L John, M Paneth, and D Vergani
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 541-543. [Abstract]  

Bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis using vertical vein for right isomerism, pulmonary atresia, and TAPVR

Y Okita, S Miki, T Tamura, K Kusuhara, Y Ueda, T Tahata, K Yamanaka, Y Mitani, and M Tamura
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 544-546. [Abstract]  

Large mediastinal mass secondary to an aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft aneurysm

DA Forster and MS Haupert
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 547-548. [Abstract]  

Successful combined operation for Takayasu's arteritis

K Kuwahara, H Ohteki, T Itoh, K Naitoh, K Furukawa, and M Natsuaki
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 549-551. [Abstract]  

Long-term function in University of Cape Town prostheses in the tricuspid position

IF Galvin, NJ Buckels, NP Campbell, and J Cleland
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 552-554. [Abstract]  

Schwannoma of the brachial plexus mimicking an apical lung tumor

J Horowitz, DG Kline, and SM Keller
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 555-556. [Abstract]  

Pericardial mass mimicking constrictive pericarditis

WH Hartl, E Kreuzer, E Reuschel-Janetschek, D Schmidt, and B Reichart
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 557-559. [Abstract]  

Perfusion without systemic heparinization for rewarming in accidental hypothermia

LK von Segesser, E Garcia, and M Turina
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 560-561. [Abstract]  

Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia discovered at coronary bypass operation

R Kessler, S Pett, and J Wernly
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 562-563. [Abstract]  

Optimal visualization of coronary artery anastomoses by gas jet

KH Teoh, AL Panos, AA Harmantas, SV Lichtenstein, and TA Salerno
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 564. [Abstract]  

Myocardium-sparing cannulation technique for left ventricular assist device support

JM Duncan, RT Baldwin, SR Igo, and OH Frazier
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 565-566. [Abstract]  

Preoperative duplex scan assessment of the inferior epigastric artery as a coronary bypass conduit

E Milgalter, H Laks, A Elami, H Louie, L Permut, and JD Baker
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 567-568. [Abstract]  

Resternotomy in patients with valved conduits adherent to the sternum

SY DeLeon, MN Ilbawi, K Tubeszewski, WR Wilson, Jr, JA Quinones, DA Roberson, and RF Sulayman
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 569-571. [Abstract]  

Surgical cure of cardiac arrhythmia. 1969

JH Lemmer, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 572-574. [Abstract]  

Cystic and bullous lung disease

RR Klingman, VA Angelillo, and TR DeMeester
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 576-580. [Abstract]  

Current controversies and techniques in congenital heart surgery. September 8-9, 1989, Baltimore, Maryland

Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 592-726.  

Surgical correction of coarctation in early infancy: does surgical technique influence the result?

BJ Messmer, C Minale, E Muhler, and G von Bernuth
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 594-600. [Abstract]  

Coarctation: do we need to resect ductal tissue?

RA Jonas
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 604-607. [Abstract]  

Coarctation and hypoplasia of the aortic arch: will the arch grow?

RD Siewers, J Ettedgui, E Pahl, T Tallman, and PJ del Nido
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 608-613. [Abstract]  

Role of extended aortoplasty related to the definition of coarctation of the aorta

JJ Amato, RJ Galdieri, and JV Cotroneo
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 615-620. [Abstract]  

Role of balloon angioplasty in the treatment of aortic coarctation

PS Rao and PS Chopra
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 621-631. [Abstract]  

Staged repair of interrupted aortic arch and ventricular septal defect in infancy

ED Irwin, EA Braunlin, and JE Foker
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 632-636. [Abstract]  

The myth of the aortic annulus: the anatomy of the subaortic outflow tract

RH Anderson, WA Devine, SY Ho, A Smith, and R McKay
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 640-646. [Abstract]  

Growth of the hypoplastic ascending aorta after radical palliation

K Turley
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 647-651. [Abstract]  

Surgical management of diffuse subaortic stenosis: an integrated approach

PR Vouhe and JY Neveux
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 654-661. [Abstract]  

Extended aortic valvuloplasty: a new approach for the management of congenital valvar aortic stenosis

MN Ilbawi, SY DeLeon, WR Wilson, Jr, DA Roberson, TS Husayni, JA Quinones, and RA Arcilla
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 663-668. [Abstract]  

Extended aortic root replacement with cryopreserved allografts: do they hold up?

DR Clarke
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 669-673. [Abstract]  

The Damus-Fontan procedure

JJ Lamberti, RD Mainwaring, JD Waldman, L George, JW Mathewson, RL Spicer, and SE Kirkpatrick
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 676-679. [Abstract]  

The Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure: anatomical determinants and modifications

SY DeLeon, MN Ilbawi, K Tubeszewski, WR Wilson, Jr, and FS Idriss
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 680-687. [Abstract]  

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

WI Norwood, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 688-695. [Abstract]  

Intermediate procedures after first-stage Norwood operation facilitate subsequent repair

RA Jonas
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 696-700. [Abstract]  

Transplantation after first-stage reconstruction for hypoplastic left heart syndrome

EL Bove
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 701-704. [Abstract]  

Pediatric heart and heart-lung transplantation

RE Michler and EA Rose
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 708-709.  

Heart transplantation in children: an international survey

DG Pennington, N Noedel, LR McBride, KS Naunheim, and WS Ring
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 710-715. [Abstract]  

Pediatric cardiac transplantation despite atrial and venous return anomalies

C Chartrand
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 716-721. [Abstract]  

Expanding applicability of transplantation after multiple prior palliative procedures. The Paediatric Heart Transplant Group

AH Menkis, FN McKenzie, RJ Novick, WJ Kostuk, PW Pflugfelder, M Goldbach, and H Rosenberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 722-726. [Abstract]  

Letters:

Balloon angioplasty of aortic coarctation

TO Cheng
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 581.  

Unusual complication of J wire used for central venous cannulation

AL Panos, AA Common, and TA Salerno
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 581-582.  

Hydrostatic dilation of arterial conduits

JA van Son
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 582-583.  

Aortic vent efficiency

WI Brenner
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 583-584.  

Role of thoracoplasty in the treatment of chronic empyema

A Jaretzki, 3d
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 584-585.  

Diuresis in hemodynamically compromised patients

ST Honnekeri and AG Tendolkar
Ann Thorac Surg 1991 52: 585.  

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