Articles:

Editorial board changes

Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:953. [PDF]  

R Adams Cowley, MD: 1917–1991

Herbert Sloan
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:954. [PDF] [References]  

Thoracic surgeons and clinical trials: A manifesto for the future

Valerie W. Rusch
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:955-956. [PDF] [References]  

Effects of temperature and flow rate on regional blood flow and metabolism during cardiopulmonary bypass

W.Douglas Lazenby, Wilson Ko, John A. Zelano, Nathan Lebowitz, Yong T. Shin, O.Wayne Isom, and Karl H. Krieger
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:957-964. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Coronary sinus cardioplegia: Clinical trial with only retrograde approach

Kit V. Arom and Robert W. Emery
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:965-971. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Esophageal carcinoma: Esophageal ultrasound assessment of preoperative chemotherapy

Thomas W. Rice, Gregory A. Boyce, Michael V. Sivak, David J. Adelstein, and Thomas J. Kirby
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:972-977. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Implantation of cardioverter defibrillators in the post-sternotomy patient

Ralph J. Damiano, Andrew H. Foster, Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, Mark A. Wood, Bruce S. Stambler, William J. Welch, and Andrew S. Wechsler
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:978-983. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Time to first pulse after automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation

Jack J. Curtis, Joseph T. Walls, Theresa M. Boley, Hugh E. Stephenson, Richard A. Schmaltz, Weerachai Nawarawong, and Greg C. Flaker
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:984-987. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pulmonary embolism in the cardiac surgical patient

A.Marc Gillinov, Elizabeth A. Davis, Anthony J. Alberg, Mary Rykiel, Timothy J. Gardner, and Duke E. Cameron
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:988-991. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Randomized trial of neoadjuvant therapy for lung cancer: Interim analysis

Harvey I. Pass, Helen W. Pogrebniak, Seth M. Steinberg, James Mulshine, and John Minna
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:992-998. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Analysis of determinants of ventricular fibrillation induced by reperfusion: Dissociation between electrical instability and myocardial damage

Kazuhiko Kinoshita, Atsuo Mitani, Yoshikazu Tsuruhara, Yasuo Kanegae, and Kouichi Tokunaga
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:999-1005. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Penetrating cardiac trauma: Management strategy based on 129 surgical emergencies over 2 years

Christopher J. Knott-Craig, Robert P. Dalton, Gawie J. Rossouw, and Pieter M. Barnard
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1006-1009. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Push-through intubation: Effective palliation in 409 patients with cancer of the esophagus and cardia

Antonino Cusumano, Alberto Ruol, Andrea Segalin, Lorenzo Norberto, Marco Baessato, Ermanno Tiso, and Alberto Peracchia
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1010-1014. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Long-term results after tetracycline pleurodesis in spontaneous pneumothorax

Peter Skov Olsen and Henrik Ørbæk Andersen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1015-1017. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Influence of alprostadil on pulmonary dysfunction after a cardiac operation

Abdusalam El-Gatit, Najib Al-Khaja, Ali Belboul, Göran Rådberg, and Donald Roberts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1018-1022. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Care of the patient with previous coronary bypass surgery: Edited by David D. Waters, MD, FRCP(C), FACC, and Martial G. Bourassa, MD, FRCP(C) Philadelphia, F.A. Davis, 1991 287 pp, illustrated, $75.00

George J. Kontos
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1022. [PDF]  

Breast development and areola sensitivity after submammary skin incision for median sternotomy

Maria Deutinger and Erwin Domanig
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1023-1024. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Skeletal muscle ventricles with improved thromboresistance: 28 weeks in circulation

Alberto Pochettino, Frank W. Mocek, Huiping Lu, Robert L. Hammond, Ali D. Spanta, Timothy L. Hooper, Hiroshi Niinami, Renato Ruggiero, Michael Colson, and Larry W. Stephenson
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1025-1032. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Contraction and relaxation of human internal mammary artery after intraluminal administration of papaverine

Christopher Millier, Pamela A.C. Watt, Thomas J. Spyt, and Herbert Thurston
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1033-1037. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons: New abstract deadline date

Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1037. [PDF]  

Early and late outcome after diagnostic thoracoscopy and talc pleurodesis

Sunil K. Ohri, Shashi K. Oswal, Edward R. Townsend, and S.William Fountain
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1038-1041. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Completion pneumonectomy after bronchial sleeve resection: Incidence, indications, and results

Paul E. Van Schil, Aart Brutel de la Rivière, Paul J. Knaepen, Henry A. van Swieten, Jo J. Defauw, and Jules M. van den Bosch
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1042-1045. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Twenty-four-hour heparin-free veno-right ventricular ECMO: An experimental study

Bansi Koul, Ole Vesterqvist, Nils Egberg, and Stig Steen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1046-1051. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons: New poster session at STS Annual Meeting

Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1051. [PDF]  

Multivariate analysis of postoperative complications after esophageal resection

Shinichi Tsutsui, Sunao Moriguchi, Masaru Morita, Hiroyuki Kuwano, Hiroyuki Matsuda, Masaki Mori, Hiroshi Matsuura, and Keizo Sugimachi
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1052-1056. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Retrogastric versus antegastric routing and histology of the right gastroepiploic artery

Giuseppe Tavilla, Jacques A.M. van Son, Ad F. Verhagen, and Frank Smedts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1057-1061. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Efficacy of isoproterenol on the failing transplanted heart during early acute rejection

Eric De Broux, Gaétan Lagacé, and Claude Chartand
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1062-1067. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Endothelium-mediated relaxation in transplanted aorta

Trygve Sjöberg, Giorgio Massa, and Stig Steen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1068-1073. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Changes in hemodynamics and coronary blood flow during left ventricular assistance with the hemopump

Norihiko Shiiya, Robin Zelinsky, Philippe H. Deleuze, and Daniel Y. Loisance
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1074-1079. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Multicenter clinical evaluation of the HeartMate 1000 IP left ventricular assist device

O.H. Frazier, Eric A. Rose, Quentin Macmanus, Nelson A. Burton, Edward A. Lefrak, Victor L. Poirier, and Kurt A. Dasse
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1080-1090. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Hendrick B. Barner
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1090. [PDF]  

Efficacy of a hydroxyl radical scavenger (VF 233) in preventing reperfusion injury in the isolated rabbit heart

Mai Ding, Cornelius M. Dyke, Anwar S. Abd-elfattah, Ionathan D. Lehman, Rebecca J. Dignan, and Andrew S. Wechsler
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1091-1095. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Donor heart coronary sinus ostium atresia in a successful cardiac transplant

Noel J. Buckels, Susan Vosloo, Alan G. Rose, and John A. Odell
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1096-1097. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1097. [PDF]  

Arterial correction of double-outlet left ventricle by pulmonary artery translocation

Mario Chiavarelli, Mark M. Boucek, and Leonard L. Bailey
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1098-1100. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Mediastinoscopic injury to the bronchus: Use of in-continuity bronchial flap repair

Scott L. Schubach and Rodney J. Landreneau
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1101-1103. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Aorto-pulmonary artery fistula: An unusual complication of ascending aortic aneurysm

Oguz Tasdemir, Kerem Vural, Ahmet Santas, Bektas Battaloglu, and Kemal Bayazit
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1104-1106. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Aortico-right ventricular tunnel

Stephen Westaby and Nick Archer
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1107-1109. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cryopreserved allograft repair of aortic hypoplasia and interrupted aortic arch

John A. St. Cyr, David N. Campbell, David A. Fullerton, Michael Grosso, Deborah A. Bishop, and David R. Clarke
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1110-1113. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Development of malignant hyperthermia during mitral valve replacement

Reed D. Quinn, Walter E. Pae, Suzan A. McGary, and G.Scott Wickey
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1114-1116. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Coronary bypass with both internal mammary and inferior epigastric arteries

Yves A.G. Louagie, Michel Buche, Erwin Schröder, and Jean-Claude Schoevaerdts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1117-1119. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1119. [PDF]  

Right latissimus dorsi cardiomyoplasty for left ventricular failure

James A. Magovern, Anthony P. Furnary, Ignacio Y. Christlieb, Race L. Kao, and George J. Magovern
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1120-1122. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Percutaneous localization of pulmonary nodules for thoracoscopic lung resection

Michael J. Mack, Murray J. Gordon, Tom W. Postma, Marc S. Berger, Ronald J. Aronoff, Tea E. Acuff, and William H. Ryan
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1123-1124. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Technique for replacing the ascending aorta and aortic valve with a modified Bentall's operation

Alfonso-Tadaomi Miyamoto
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1125-1126. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

A simple and safe technique of left ventricular venting

Edward F. Lundy, Craig J. Gassmann, Lawrence I. Bonchek, Ricky G. Smith, Mark W. Burlingame, and Brad E. Vazales
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1127-1129. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Conjoined subrectus pocket for permanent pacemaker placement in the neonate

Karl S. Ulicny, Frank C. Detterbeck, Peter J.K. Starek, and Benson R. Wilcox
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1130-1131. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical treatment of tricuspid regurgitation

Jerome Harold Kay
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1132-1133. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Asymptomatic bronchogenic cysts: What is the best management?

Joe W.R. Bolton and David M. Shahian
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1134-1137. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Practice guidelines in cardiothoracic surgery

George G. Lindesmith
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1138-1146. [PDF]  

Cystic and bullous lung disease

M.E. Ribet
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1147. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Robert R. Klingman
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1147. [PDF]  

Histology of the internal mammary artery versus the inferior epigastric artery

Jacques A.M. van Son and Frank Smedts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1147-1149. [PDF] [References]  

Patent foramen ovale: A cause of hypoxemia in patients on left ventricular support

William S. Pierce and Walter E. Pae
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1149. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

J.Michael Duncan, Robert T. Baldwin, O.H. Frazier, and Susan Wilansky
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1149. [PDF]  

Radial nerve injury in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

Norman P. Briffa, Colin Price, Geir J. Grotte, and Daniel J.M. Keenam
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1149-1150. [PDF] [References]  

Nonabsorbable interrupted sutures for tracheal anastomosis in childhood

Edoardo Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1150. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Peter P. McKeown
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1150-1151. [PDF] [References]  

Open coronary endarterectomy, saphenous vein patch reconstruction, and internal mammary artery grafting

Massimo Lemma, Luigi Beretta, Paolo Vanelli, and Carmine Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1151-1152. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Joseph S. Ladowski, Michael H. Schatzlein, and David J. Underhill
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1152. [PDF]  

Semb ligature carrier

Stanley C. Fell
Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:1152. [PDF] [References]  

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstract(s)' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link.