Articles:

Editorial Board

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:1. [PDF]  

Guest reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:2-4. [PDF]  

RBRVS and cardiothoracic surgery

Vincent L. Gott
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:5-7. [PDF]  

Incidence and recurrence of gastrointestinal cytomegalovirus infection in heart transplantation

Francisco A. Arabia, Luis J. Rosado, Casey L. Huston, Gulshan K. Sethi, and Jack G. Copeland, III
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:8-11. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Leukocyte depletion in a neonatal model of cardiac surgery

Ian C. Wilson, Joseph M. DiNatale, A. Marc Gillinov, William E. Curtis, Duke E. Cameron, and Timothy J. Gardner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:12-19. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Subacute cardiac rupture: Repair with a sutureless technique

JoséM. Padró, JoséM. Mesa, Jorge Silvestre, JoséLuis Larrea, JoséM. Caralps, Francisco Cerrón, and Alejandro Aris
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:20-24. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Human cryopreserved homografts: Electron microscopic analysis of cellular injury

Donald G. Crescenzo, Stephen L. Hilbert, Robert H. Messier, Jr, Patrick W. Domkowski, Mary Kay Barrick, Perry L. Lange, Victor J. Ferrans, Robert B. Wallace, and Richard A. Hopkins
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:25-31. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Warm blood cardioplegia: Superior protection after acute myocardial ischemia

W. Morris Brown, III, John L. Jay, John Parker Gott, Alice H. Huang, Pan-Chih, W. Stewart Horsley, Lynne M.A. Dorsey, Sara Katzmark, Robert J. Siegel, and Robert A. Guyton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:32-42. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in neonates and young infants: Repair in the current era

Adnan Cobanoglu and Victor D. Menashe
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:43-49. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Effects of University of Wisconsin solution on endothelium-dependent coronary artery relaxation in the rat

Raymond Cartier, Charleen Hollmann, François Dagenais, Josie Buluran, Michel Pellerin, and Yves Leclerc
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:50-56. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cerebral metabolism and circulatory arrest: Effects of duration and strategies for protection

James R. Mault, Shigeaki Ohtake, Mary E. Klingensmith, Jeffrey S. Heinle, William J. Greeley, and Ross M. Ungerleider
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:57-64. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:64. [PDF]  

Improved multiorgan function after prolonged univentricular support

Clay M. Burnett, J. Michael Duncan, O.H. Frazier, Michael S. Sweeney, J. David Vega, and Branislav Radovancevic
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:65-71. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Component analysis of bilateral anterior cardiomyoplasty

Anthony P. Furnary, James A. Magovern, Ignacio Y. Christlieb, Dennis R. Trumble, and George J. Magovern
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:72-77. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Skeletal muscle ventricles: Left ventricular apex to aorta configuration

Huiping Lu, Robert Fietsam, Jr, Robert L. Hammond, Hidehiro Nakajima, Frank W. Mocek, Gregory A. Thomas, Renato Ruggiero, Hisako Nakajima, Michael Colson, and Larry W. Stephenson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:78-85. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Prophylactic digitalization fails to control dysrhythmia in thoracic esophageal operations

Andrew J. Ritchie, Michael Tolan, Michael Whiteside, James A. McGuigan, and John R.P. Gibbons
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:86-88. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Benefits of posttransplantation monitoring of interleukin 6 in lung transplantation

Yuichi Yoshida, Yuichi Iwaki, Si Pham, James H. Dauber, Samuel A. Yousem, Adriana Zeevi, Shigeki Morita, and Bartley P. Griffith
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:89-93. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Upper gastrointestinal dysmotility in heart-lung transplant recipients

John Au, Terry Hawkins, Christopher Venables, Graham Morritt, Christopher D. Scott, Alistair D. Gascoigne, Paul A. Corris, Colin J. Hilton, and John H. Dark
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:94-97. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical management of thrombotic disc valve

Kuei-Ton Tsai, Pyng Jing Lin, Chau-Hsiung Chang, Jaw-Ji Chu, Jen-Ping Chang, Chiung-Lun Kao, and Ming-Jang Hsieh
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:98-101. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Improved recovery of immature myocardium with L-glutamate blood cardioplegia

Paul W. Weldner, John L. Myers, Cynthia A. Miller, Juan D. Arenas, and John A. Waldhausen
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:102-105. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Histological study of the internal mammary artery with emphasis on its suitability as a coronary artery bypass graft

Jacques A.M. van Son, Frank Smedts, Peter C.M. de Wilde, Nico H.J. Pijls, Luthy Wong-Alcala, Karel Kubat, Giuseppe Tavilla, and Leon K. Lacquet
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:106-113. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Platelet protection by low-dose aprotinin in cardiopulmonary bypass: Electron microscopic study

Jacob Lavee, Zvi Raviv, Aram Smolinsky, Naphtali Savion, David Varon, Daniel A. Goor, and Rephael Mohr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:114-119. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Bovine internal mammary artery as a conduit for coronary revascularization: Long-term results

Ian M. Mitchell, A. Rashid Essop, Peter J. Scott, Paul G. Martin, Nirmal K. Gupta, Nigel R. Saunders, R. Unnikrishnan Nair, and Gordon J. Williams
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:120-122. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Perfusion pressure control by adenosine triphosphate given during cardiopulmonary bypass

Kazuhiro Hashimoto, Hiromi Kurosawa, Shigeki Horikoshi, Hisaki Miyamoto, and Kazuhiko Suzuki
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:123-126. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Effects of cryothermia during cold cardioplegia on epicardial and intramural coronary arteries

Patricia F.A. Bakker, Hans R.J. Elbers, Freddy E.E. Vermeulen, and Etienne O. Robles de Medina
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:127-130. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Improved tracheal allograft viability in immunosuppressed rats

Christopher J. Davreux, Norman H. Chu, Thomas K. Waddell, Eckhard Mayer, and G. Alexander Patterson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:131-134. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Argon Beam Coagulation compared with cryoablation of ventricular subendocardium

Paul J. Hendry, Eileen M. Mikat, Mark P. Anstadt, Mark D. Plunkett, and James E. Lowe
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:135-139. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema complicating lung resection

David A. Waller, Cengiz Gebitekin, Nigel R. Saunders, and Duncan R. Walker
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:140-143. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:143. [PDF]  

Comparison of two experimental models for assessment of cardiac preservation

Stephen E. Fremes, Robert D. Furukawa, Ren-Ke Li, Richard D. Weisel, Donald A.G. Mickle, and Laura C. Tumiati
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:144-150. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Distal aortic arch aneurysmectomy and coronary revascularization through a left thoracotomy

Shinichi Takamoto, Takaaki Matsuda, Mikio Harada, and Yukio Shimamura
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:151-152. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe heart failure after fontan operation

Akira Saito, Haruo Miyamura, Hiroshi Kanazawa, Hajime Ohzeki, and Shoji Eguchi
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:153-155. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Thoracoscopic drainage and resection of giant mediastinal cyst

Keith S. Naunheim, MD and Charles H. Andrus
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:156-158. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Cardiac and noncardiac complications of open heart surgery: Prevention, diagnosis and treatment: Edited by Morris N. Kotler, MD, and Anthony Alfieri, DO Mt. Kisco, NY, Futura, 1992 418 pp, illustrated, $62.00

Joe W.R. Bolton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:158. [PDF]  

Combined thrombolytic therapy for prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis

Charles M.T. Jost, Clyde W. Yancy, Jr, and W. Steves Ring
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:159-161. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Free splenic artery used in aortocoronary bypass

Dale K. Mueller, Bradford P. Blakeman, and Jack Pickleman
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:162-163. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Treatment of incessant reciprocating atrioventricular tachycardia by a closed heart surgical technique

Yves A.G. Louagie, Luc De Roy, and Jean-Claude Schoevaerdts
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:164-166. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Management of a mediastinal cyst causing hyperparathyroidism and tracheal obstruction

Levent Guvendik, Lionel K.M. Oo, Somnath Roy, Leslie A. Donaldson, and David D. Kennedy
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:167-168. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Multiple tumor emboli after pneumonectomy

David D. Spencer, Jorge L. de la Garza, and William A. Walker
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:169-171. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Preoperative management of neonatal tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome

Markus K. Heinemann and Frank L. Hanley
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:172-174. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Retrograde cardioplegia cannulation during cardiopulmonary bypass

Alexander S. Geha and Jai H. Lee
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:175-176. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Simplified method for delivering normothermic blood cardioplegia

Philippe Menasché, Bernard Touchot, Frédéric Pradier, Gérard Bloch, and Armand Piwnica
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:177-178. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Autologous pericardial flap for prevention of reentry injury in cardiac reoperations

Charles C. Canver, Charles A.S. Marrin, Stephen K. Plume, and William C. Nugent
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:179-180. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene pericardial substitute with ventricular assist devices

William L. Holman, Robert C. Bourge, George L. Zorn, Linda H. Brantley, and James K. Kirklin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:181-183. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Naming the bronchopulmonary segments and the development of pulmonary surgery

Will C. Sealy, Samuel R. Connally, and Martin L. Dalton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:184-188. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Solitary squamous cell papilloma of the trachea

Yoshifumi Naka, Kazuyasu Nakao, Yasumasa Hamaji, Masaaki Nakahara, Masahiko Tsujimoto, and Kazuya Nakahara
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:189-193. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Conduits for coronary artery bypass

Ellis L. Jones
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:194-195. [PDF]  

Retrograde warm blood cardioplegia

Tomas A. Salerno
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:196. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Vincent L. Gott
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:196-197. [PDF] [References]  

White matter lesions and heart operations

Atsushi Iguchi and Kiyoharu Sato
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:197. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Mikael Settman
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:197-198. [PDF]  

"Chordal" preservation during mitral valve rereplacement

Lawrence I. Bonchek
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:198. [PDF] [References]  

Direct mechanical ventricular actuation

S.K. Khanna
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:198. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

James E. Lowe and Mark P. Anstadt
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:198-199. [PDF] [References]  

Intraaortic balloon position

José Roquette
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:199. [PDF] [References]  

Ionescu-Shiley standard-profile and low-profile valves

Gary L. Grunkemeier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:199-200. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Virginia M. Walley
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:200. [PDF] [References]  

Thoracoscopic excision of bronchogenic cysts

Tea E. Acuff, Michael J. Mack, William H. Ryan, Richard T. Bowman, and Mark B. Douthit
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:200. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

David M. Shahian and Joe W.R. Bolton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:200. [PDF]  

Introduction

Jack G. Copeland, III
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:202. [PDF]  

Program

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:203-205. [PDF]  

Patient selection

D. Glenn Pennington, David J. Farrar, Daniel Loisance, Walter E. Pae, Jr, and Robert W. Emery
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:206-212. [PDF] [References]  

Anticoagulation

Jack G. Copeland, III, O.H. Frazier, Lawrence R. McBride, Marko I. Turina, and Christian Cabrol
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:213-216. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Infections—Prophylaxis and treatment

J. Donald Hill, Bartley P. Griffith, Marco Meli, and Paul Didisheim
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:217-221. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management of secondary organ dysfunction

William S. Pierce, James J. Hershon, Robert L. Kormos, Walter P. Dembitsky, and George Paul Noon
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:222-226. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-term biventricular assist

Charles-Julien Hahn, William S. Pierce, Don B. Olsen, Kenneth Butler, and Robert T.V. Kung
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:227-232. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Circulatory support in infants and children

D. Glenn Pennington and Marc T. Swartz
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:233-237. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Circulatory support with shock due to acute myocardial infarction

Anton Moritz and Ernst Wolner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:238-244. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The biopump and postoperative circulatory support

George J. Magovern, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:245-249. [PDF] [References]  

Clinical experience with ventricular assist systems in Japan

Hisateru Takano, Takeshi Nakatani, and Yoshiyuki Taenaka
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:250-256. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

External pulsatile circulatory support

Charles-Julien Hahn, William L. Holman, Jack G. Copeland, III, and Gerard Champsaur
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:257-260. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Internal pulsatile circulatory support

Peer M. Portner, William A. Baumgartner, Christian Cabrol, and O.H. Frazier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:261-265. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nonpulsatile circulatory support: Techniques of insertion

George J. Magovern, Jr, Richard W. Wampler, Lyle D. Joyce, and Thomas H. Wareing
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:266-272. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chronic left ventricular support with a vented electric assist device

O.H. Frazier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:273-275. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Univentricular and biventricular thoratec VAD support as a bridge to transplantation

David J. Farrar and J. Donald Hill
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:276-282. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Use of the Symbion biventricular assist device in bridging to transplantation

Scott Lick, Jack G. Copeland, III, Richard G. Smith, Marilyn Cleavinger, Luis J. Rosado, Casey L. Huston, Gulshan K. Sethi, and Thomas F. Molloy
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:283-287. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Nursing care of the patient on mechanical circulatory support

Julie A. Shinn, Nancy Abou-Awdi, S. Jill Ley, Jane E. Reedy, and W. Donald Rountree
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:288-294. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts: A combined registry experience

Walter E. Pae, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Current expectations in dynamic cardiomyoplasty

Luiz Felipe P. Moreira, Edimar A. Bocchi, Noedir A.G. Stolf, Fúlvio Pileggi, and Adib D. Jatene
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:299-303. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Emergency resuscitation using portable extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Walter P. Dembitsky, Ricardo J. Moreno-Cabral, Robert M. Adamson, and Pat O. Daily
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:304-309. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pharmacological bridge to cardiac transplantation: Current limitations

Daniel Y. Loisance, Philippe H. Deleuze, Rémi Houel, Christophe Benvenuti, Adel El Sayed, Jean-Philippe Mazzucotelli, Antoine Tarral, Jean-Pierre Saal, and Jean-Paul Cachera
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:310-313. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

How much do we need to know before approving a ventricular assist device?

J. Donald Hill, Bette Lemperle, Mark Levinson, Victor L. Poirer, and Bartley P. Griffith
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;55:314-328. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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