Articles:

Pricardium in valve operations

Carlos M.G. Duran
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:1-2. [PDF]  

Blood conservation and blood transfusion practices: Flip sides of the same coin

Lawrence Tim Goodnough
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:3-4. [PDF] [References]  

Modified arch anastomosis for interrupted aortic arch

Richard A. Jonas
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:5-6. [PDF] [References]  

Late results of mitral valve repair for mitral regurgitation due to degenerative disease

Tirone E. David, Susan Armstrong, Zhao Sun, and Loretta Daniel
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:7-14. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Decrease in operative risk of reoperative valve surgery

Lawrence H. Cohn, Sary F. Aranki, Robert J. Rizzo, David H. Adams, Kimberly A. Cogswell, Nancy M. Kinchla, Gregory S. Couper, and John J. Collins, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:15-21. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Determinants of survival and recovery of left ventricular function after aortic valve replacement

James J. Morris, Hartzell V. Schaff, Charles J. Mullany, Amita Rastogi, Christopher G.A. McGregor, Richard C. Daly, Robert L. Frye, and Thomas A. Orszulak
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:22-30. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Double cardiomyoplasty: Acute versus chronic results

Renato Ruggiero, Gregory A. Thomas, Hiroshi Niinami, Huiping Lu, Timothy L. Hooper, Robert L. Hammond, Robert Fietsam, Jr, Frank W. Mocek, Hidehiro Nakajima, Hisako O. Nakajima, and Larry W. Stephenson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:31-37. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Pressure-volume analysis of changes in cardiac function in chronic cardiomyoplasty

Peter W. Cho, Howard R. Levin, William E. Curtis, Joshua E. Tsitlik, Joseph M. DiNatale, David A. Kass, Timothy J. Gardner, Ralph W. Kunel, and Michael A. Acker
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:38-45. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Prevention of acute regional ischemia with endocardial laser channels

Osvaldo J. Yano, Mark R. Bielefeld, Valluvan Jeevanandam, Michael R. Treat, Charles C. Marboe, Henry M. Spotnitz, and Craig R. Smith
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:46-53. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Right ventricular dynamics during left ventricular assistance in closed-chest dogs

Marc R. Moon, Luis J. Castro, Abe DeAnda, Yasuko Tomizawa, George T. Daughters, II, Neil B. Ingels, Jr, and D.Craig Miller
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:54-67. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Long-term functional results after bilateral lung transplantation

Claire Dromer, Jean-François Velly, Jacques Jougon, Christian Martigne, Eugène M. Baudet, Louis Couraud The Bordeaux Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Group
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:68-73. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Regression of bronchial epithelial cancer in hamsters

Russell W. Sawyer, William G. Hemmond, Raymond L. Teplitz, and John R. Benfield
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:74-79. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice to readers of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Thomas B. Ferguson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:79. [PDF]  

Idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis and its management

Hermes C. Grillo, Eugene J. Mark, Douglas J. Mathisen, and Jonn C. Wain
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:80-87. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Stentless aortic bioprosthesis? The way forward: Early experience with the Edwards valve

Ravi Pillai, David Spriggings, Naomali Amarasena, David J. O'Regan, Andrew J. Parry, and Stephen Westaby
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:88-91. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Thoracoscopic diagnosis and treatment of mediastinal masses

John A. Kern, Thomas M. Daniel, Curtis G. Tribble, Mark L. Silen, and Bradley M. Rodgers
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:92-96. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Thromboxane A₂: An endothelium-derived vasoconstrictor in human internal mammary arteries

Pyng Jing Lin, Chau-Hsiung Chang, Paul J. Pearson, Kai-Yuan Tzen, Jaw-Ji Chu, Jen-Ping Chang, and Ming-Jang Hsieh
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:97-100. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Preoperative use of erythropoietin for cardiovascular operations in anemia

Toshio Konishi, Tamiyuki Ohbayashi, Tatsuo Kaneko, Toshihide Ohki, Yuji Saitou, and Yasumasa Yamato
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:101-103. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Effect of age and preoperative airway obstruction on lung function after coronary artery bypass grafting

Gary W. Wahl, Andrew J. Swinburne, Anthony J. Fedullo, David K.P. Lee, and David Shayne
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:104-107. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical glove punctures during cardiac operations

Poo Sing Wong, Vincent K. Young, Aprim Youhana, and John E. Wright
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:108-110. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure: Current indications and results

Richard N. Gates, Hillel Laks, Amir Elami, Davis C. Drinkwater, Jr, Jeffrey M. Pearl, Barbara L. George, Jay M. Jarmakani, and Roberta G. Williams
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:111-119. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Acquired segmental emphysema: The enlarging spectrum of Swyer-James/Macleod's syndrome

Sunil K. Ohri, Guy Rutty, and S.William Fountain
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:120-124. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Geometry of homograft valve leaflets: Effect of dilation of the aorta and the aortic root

Katharine J. Lockie, Maya Butterfield, John Fisher, Neal P. Juster, Kevin watterson, and Gwilym A. Davies
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:125-130. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Mitroflow pericardial valve: Long-term durability

Daniel Y. Loisance, Jean-Philippe Mazzucotelli, Patrick C. Bertrand, Philippe H. Deleuze, and Jean-Paul Cachera
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:131-136. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Thirtieth Annual Meeting

Richard P. Anderson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:136. [PDF]  

Prospective, randomized trial of autotransfusion after routine cardiac operations

Herbert B. Ward, Robin R.A. Smith, Karen P. Landis, Timothy G. Nemzek, Agustin P. Dalmasso, and William R. Swaim
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:137-141. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Repair of interrupted aortic arch with an augmented aortic anastomosis

Charles A. Dietl and Alberto R. Torres
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:142-148. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Femoral veno-arterial extracorporcal life support with minimal or no heparin

Sary F. Aranki, David H. Adams, Robert J. Rizzo, Gregory S. Couper, Malcolm M. DeCamp, Daniel J. Fitzgerald, and Lawrence H. Cohn
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:149-155. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Southern Thoracic Surgical Association: Fortieth Annual Meeting

Hendrick B. Burner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:155. [PDF]  

Direct-current injury from external pacemaker results in tissue electrolysis

Eugene A. Grossi, Michael A. Parish, Michael R. Kralik, Lawrence R. Glassman, Rick A. Esposito, Greg H. Ribakove, Aubrey C. Galloway, and Stephen B. Colvin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:156-157. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Lower extremity ischemia secondary to internal thpraciccoronary artery bypass grafting

Soichiro Kitamura, Kiyoshi Inoue, Kanji Kawachi, Ryuichi Morita, Toshio Seki, Shigeki Taniguchi, and Tetsuji Kawata
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:157-159. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Invited commentary

Alan M. Dietzek
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:159. [PDF]  

Successful reconstruction for combined tracheal and bronchial disruption

Shigemi Ishikawa, Masataka Onizuka, Yuji Matsumaru, Takashi Yamada, Atsuro Tsukada, Kiyofumi Mitsui, and Motokazu Hori
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:160-161. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Monocusp homograft VSD patch in atrioventricular canal with tetralogy of fallot

Stephen Westaby
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:161-163. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Straddling endoventricular pericardial patch in prevention of type I myocardial rupture

Vincenzo Arena, Francesco Alamanni, Alberto Repossini, Silvia Di Matteo, Carlo Antona, and Paolo Biglioli
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:163-165. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Sternal cleft associated with vascular anomalies and micrognathia

Miralem Pasic, Thierry Carrel, Martin Tönz, Urs Niederhäuser, Ludwig K. Von Segesser, and Marko I. Turina
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:165-168. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Successful balloon mitral commissurotomy in a small child: Use of small Inoue balloon catheter

Toshihiro Ino, Shinjiio Shimazaki, Masazumi Iwahara, Eiji Miyazaki, Keijiro Yabuta, and Kariji Inoue
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:168-170. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Coronary artery spasm after aortic valve replacement

Koki Tsuchida, Takahiro Takemura, Mikihiro Kijima, and Shuichi Matsumoto
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:170-173. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Heart-lung transplantation combined with correction of interrupted aortic arch

Asif Hasan, John Au, Alan J.B. Kirk, Brian Glenville, Colin J. Hilton, and John H. Dark
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:173-174. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Left ventricular false aneurysm complicating mitral valve repair

Robert Chan, Serge Lubicz, Leslie Oliver, and Paul Calafiore
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:175-176. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Fungal infection of the contralateral native lung after single-lung transplantation

John C. McDougall, Wickii T. Vigneswaran, Steve G. Peters, William T. Marshall, and Christopher G.A. McGregor
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:176-178. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from The American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:178. [PDF]  

Truly flexible D-shaped autogenous pericardial ring for mitral annuloplasty

Solomon Victor and Vijaya M. Nayak
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:179-180. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Retrocaval routing of the right internal thoracic artery

Michael B. Pliam and Alex Zapolanski
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:181-182. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Use of Bachmann's bundle for bipolar atrial pacing

Michael A. Savitt and J.Scott Rankin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:183-184. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Notice from The American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:184. [PDF]  

A cost-effective Dacron annuloplasty ring

Denton A. Cooley, Robert T. Baldwin, and Susan Wilansky
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:185-186. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Evolution of aortic valve replacement for native aortic valve endocarditis

Richard L. Prager
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:187-188. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Editor's note: Dr Ellison and Dr Yen's commentary

Robert G. Ellison and Thomas J. Yeh
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:188-189. [PDF] [References]  

Editor's note: Dr. Wallace's commentary

Andrew G. Wallace
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:189. [PDF]  

Postpneumonectomy pulmonary edema

Oz M. Shapira and David M. Shahian
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:190-195. [Abstract] [PDF] [References]  

Surgical treatment of bullous emphysema

Jean Deslauriers
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:196-197. [PDF]  

Aprotinin therapy for reoperative myocardial revascularization: An opposing view

Jean-François Hardy and Sylvain Belisle
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:198. [PDF] [References]  

Warm heart operation for acute ischemia

Louis A. Brunsting, Joseph R. Van Camp, and Steven F. Bolling
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:198-199. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

W.Morris Brown, III, John Parker Gott, and Robert A. Guyton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:199. [PDF] [References]  

Video-assisted thoracic surgery

Robert L. Thurer
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:199-200. [PDF] [References]  

Unusual complication of temporary pacing wires in children

Takaaki Sugita, Fumitaka Ando, Fumio Okamoto, Tadashi Ikeda, Shigehiro Ohtani, Koji Nakanishi, and Katsushi Oda
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:200-201. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Joe W.R. Bolton and John E. Mayer, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:201. [PDF]  

International cardiothoracic surgeon

C. Rubén Jaén
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:201-202. [PDF] [References]  

Normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass

Ulrik Hvass and Jean-Paul Depoix
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:202. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

George T. Christakis
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:202-203. [PDF] [References]  

Invasive thymoma with intracaval growth into the right atrium

Luc Missault, Peter Gheeraert, Bernard Cambier, Annick Brandt, Luc Adang, and Denis Clement
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:203. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Kohei Yakoi, Naoto Miyazawa, Kiyoshi Mori, and Keigo Tominaga
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:203-204. [PDF] [References]  

Pericardial flap and resternotomy injury

Robert R. Klingman, William R. Berry, and Victor A. Ferraris
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:204. [PDF] [References]  

Reply

Charles C. Canver
Ann Thorac Surg 1993;56:204. [PDF] [References]  

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