Editorials:

Thoracic surgeons and clinical trials: a manifesto for the future

VW Rusch
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 955-956.  

Articles:

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

WD Lazenby, W Ko, JA Zelano, N Lebowitz, YT Shin, OW Isom, and KH Krieger
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 957-964. [Abstract]  

Coronary sinus cardioplegia: clinical trial with only retrograde approach

KV Arom and RW Emery
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 965-970. [Abstract]  

Esophageal carcinoma: esophageal ultrasound assessment of preoperative chemotherapy

TW Rice, GA Boyce, MV Sivak, DJ Adelstein, and TJ Kirby
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 972-977. [Abstract]  

Implantation of cardioverter defibrillators in the post-sternotomy patient

RJ Damiano, Jr, AH Foster, KA Ellenbogen, MA Wood, BS Stambler, WJ Welch, and AS Wechsler
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 978-983. [Abstract]  

Time to first pulse after automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation

JJ Curtis, JT Walls, TM Boley, HE Stephenson, RA Schmaltz, W Nawarawong, and GC Flaker
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 984-987. [Abstract]  

Pulmonary embolism in the cardiac surgical patient

AM Gillinov, EA Davis, AJ Alberg, M Rykiel, TJ Gardner, and DE Cameron
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 988-991. [Abstract]  

Randomized trial of neoadjuvant therapy for lung cancer: interim analysis

HI Pass, HW Pogrebniak, SM Steinberg, J Mulshine, and J Minna
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 992-998. [Abstract]  

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

K Kinoshita, A Mitani, Y Tsuruhara, Y Kanegae, and K Tokunaga
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 999-1005. [Abstract]  

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

CJ Knott-Craig, RP Dalton, GJ Rossouw, and PM Barnard
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1006-1009. [Abstract]  

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

A Cusumano, A Ruol, A Segalin, L Norberto, M Baessato, E Tiso, and A Peracchia
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1010-1014. [Abstract]  

Long-term results after tetracycline pleurodesis in spontaneous pneumothorax

PS Olsen and HO Andersen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1015-1017. [Abstract]  

Influence of alprostadil on pulmonary dysfunction after a cardiac operation

A el-Gatit, N al-Khaja, A Belboul, G Radberg, and D Roberts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1018-1022. [Abstract]  

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

M Deutinger and E Domanig
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1023-1024. [Abstract]  

Skeletal muscle ventricles with improved thromboresistance: 28 weeks in circulation

A Pochettino, FW Mocek, H Lu, RL Hammond, AD Spanta, TL Hooper, H Niinami, R Ruggiero, M Colson, and LW Stephenson
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1025-1032. [Abstract]  

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

C Hillier, PA Watt, TJ Spyt, and H Thurston
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1033-1037. [Abstract]  

Early and late outcome after diagnostic thoracoscopy and talc pleurodesis

SK Ohri, SK Oswal, ER Townsend, and SW Fountain
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1038-1041. [Abstract]  

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

PE Van Schil, A Brutel de la Riviere, PJ Knaepen, HA van Swieten, JJ Defauw, and JM van den Bosch
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1042-1045. [Abstract]  

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

B Koul, O Vesterqvist, N Egberg, and S Steen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1046-1051. [Abstract]  

Multivariate analysis of postoperative complications after esophageal resection

S Tsutsui, S Moriguchi, M Morita, H Kuwano, H Matsuda, M Mori, H Matsuura, and K Sugimachi
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1052-1056. [Abstract]  

Retrogastric versus antegastric routing and histology of the right gastroepiploic artery

G Tavilla, JA van Son, AF Verhagen, and F Smedts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1057-1061. [Abstract]  

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

E De Broux, G Lagace, and C Chartrand
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1062-1067. [Abstract]  

Endothelium-mediated relaxation in transplanted aorta

T Sjoberg, G Massa, and S Steen
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1068-1073. [Abstract]  

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

N Shiiya, R Zelinsky, PH Deleuze, and DY Loisance
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1074-1079. [Abstract]  

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

OH Frazier, EA Rose, Q Macmanus, NA Burton, EA Lefrak, VL Poirier, and KA Dasse
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1080-1090. [Abstract]  

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

M Ding, CM Dyke, AS Abd-Elfattah, JD Lehman, RJ Dignan, and AS Wechsler
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1091-1095. [Abstract]  

Donor heart coronary sinus ostium atresia in a successful cardiac transplant

NJ Buckels, S Vosloo, AG Rose, and JA Odell
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1096-1097.  

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

M Chiavarelli, MM Boucek, and LL Bailey
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1098-1100. [Abstract]  

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

SL Schubach and RJ Landreneau
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1100-1103. [Abstract]  

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

O Tasdemir, K Vural, A Saritas, B Battaloglu, and K Bayazit
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1104-1106. [Abstract]  

Aortico-right ventricular tunnel

S Westaby and N Archer
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1107-1109. [Abstract]  

Cryopreserved allograft repair of aortic hypoplasia and interrupted aortic arch

JA St. Cyr, DN Campbell, DA Fullerton, M Grosso, DA Bishop, and DR Clarke
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1110-1113. [Abstract]  

Development of malignant hyperthermia during mitral valve replacement

RD Quinn, WE Pae, Jr, SA McGary, and GS Wickey
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1114-1116. [Abstract]  

Coronary bypass with both internal mammary and inferior epigastric arteries

YA Louagie, M Buche, E Schroder, and JC Schoevaerdts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1117-1119. [Abstract]  

Right latissimus dorsi cardiomyoplasty for left ventricular failure

JA Magovern, AP Furnary, IY Christlieb, RL Kao, and GJ Magovern
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1120-1122. [Abstract]  

Percutaneous localization of pulmonary nodules for thoracoscopic lung resection

MJ Mack, MJ Gordon, TW Postma, MS Berger, RJ Aronoff, TE Acuff, and WH Ryan
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1123-1124. [Abstract]  

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

AT Miyamoto
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1125-1126. [Abstract]  

A simple and safe technique of left ventricular venting

EF Lundy, CJ Gassmann, LI Bonchek, RG Smith, MW Burlingame, and BE Vazales
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1127-1129. [Abstract]  

Conjoined subrectus pocket for permanent pacemaker placement in the neonate

KS Ulicny, Jr, FC Detterbeck, PJ Starek, and BR Wilcox
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1130-1131. [Abstract]  

Surgical treatment of tricuspid regurgitation

JH Kay
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1132-1133. [Abstract]  

Asymptomatic bronchogenic cysts: what is the best management?

JW Bolton and DM Shahian
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1134-1137. [Abstract]  

Practice guidelines in cardiothoracic surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1138-1146.  

Letters:

Cystic and bullous lung disease

ME Ribet
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1147.  

Histology of the internal mammary artery versus the inferior epigastric artery

JA van Son and F Smedts
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1147-1149.  

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

WS Pierce and WE Pae, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1149.  

Radial nerve injury in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

NP Briffa, C Price, GJ Grotte, and DJ Keenan
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1149-1150.  

Nonabsorbable interrupted sutures for tracheal anastomosis in childhood

E Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1150-1151.  

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

M Lemma, L Beretta, P Vanelli, and C Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1151-1152.  

Semb ligature carrier

SC Fell
Ann Thorac Surg 1992 53: 1152.  

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