Editorials:

St. Jude Medical prosthesis: another 10-year follow-up report

KV Arom
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 403-404.  

A perspective of postoperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac operations

JL Cox
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 405-409.  

Articles:

Gross and microvascular distribution of retrograde cardioplegia in explanted human hearts

RN Gates, H Laks, DC Drinkwater, JM Pearl, AM Zaragoza, W Lewis, TJ Sorensen, EM Kaczer, and PA Chang
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 410-416. [Abstract]  

Operation for congestive heart failure: transplantation, coronary artery bypass, and cardiomyoplasty

JA Magovern, Sr Magovern GJ, TD Maher, Jr, DH Benckart, SB Park, IY Christlieb, and GJ Magovern, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 418-424. [Abstract]  

Assessment of right ventricular contractile performance after pulmonary resection

CE Reed, BH Dorman, and FG Spinale
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 426-431. [Abstract]  

Comparison of blood reinfusion techniques used during coronary artery bypass grafting

VA Ferraris, WR Berry, and RR Klingman
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 433-439. [Abstract]  

Operative approaches for left-sided carinoplasty

M Maeda, K Nakamoto, N Tsubota, T Okada, and H Katsura
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 441-445. [Abstract]  

Paraesophageal hiatal hernia: is an antireflux procedure necessary?

WA Williamson, FH Ellis, Jr, JM Streitz, Jr, and DM Shahian
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 447-451. [Abstract]  

Pulsatile versus nonpulsatile reperfusion improves cerebral blood flow after cardiac arrest

MP Anstadt, M Tedder, SS Hegde, RA Perez-Tamayo, BJ Crain, VL Khian Ha, S Abdel- Aleem, WD White, and JE Lowe
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 453-461. [Abstract]  

St. Jude prosthesis for aortic and mitral valve replacement: a ten-year experience

JM Kratz, FA Crawford, Jr, RM Sade, AJ Crumbley, and MR Stroud
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 462-468. [Abstract]  

Management of pediatric postoperative chylothorax

SJ Bond, PC Guzzetta, ML Snyder, and JG Randolph
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 469-472. [Abstract]  

Heparin-coated bypass circuits reduce pulmonary injury

JM Redmond, AM Gillinov, RS Stuart, KJ Zehr, JA Winkelstein, A Herskowitz, DE Cameron, and WA Baumgartner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 474-478. [Abstract]  

Coronary bypass with ejection fraction of 0.20 or less using centigrade cardioplegia: long-term follow-up

SL Lansman, M Cohen, JD Galla, J Machac, CS Quintana, MA Ergin, and RB Griepp
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 480-485. [Abstract]  

Coronary artery bypass in patients with severely depressed ventricular function

CA Milano, WD White, LR Smith, RH Jones, JE Lowe, PK Smith, and P Van Trigt, 3d
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 487-493. [Abstract]  

Protection from postischemic spinal cord injury by perfusion cooling of the epidural space

K Tabayashi, K Niibori, H Konno, and H Mohri
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 494-498. [Abstract]  

Long-term appraisal of coronary bypass operations in familial hypercholesterolemia

T Takahashi, S Nakano, Y Shimazaki, M Kaneko, N Hirata, T Nakamura, Y Matsuzawa, S Kitamura, and H Matsuda
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 499-505. [Abstract]  

Two-dimensional echocardiography in the evaluation of penetrating intrapericardial injuries

JW Bolton, RP Bynoe, HL Lazar, and CH Almond
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 506-509. [Abstract]  

Obligatory Glenn shunt in fenestrated Fontan

SY DeLeon, JE Freeman, EP Ow, JA Quinones, TJ Bell, EA Fisher, FX Downey, HJ Sullivan, and R Pifarre
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 510-514. [Abstract]  

Absent diastolic cerebral blood flow velocity after circulatory arrest but not after low flow in infants

R Astudillo, J van der Linden, R Ekroth, O Wesslen, S Hallhagen, M Scallan, D Shore, and C Lincoln
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 515-519. [Abstract]  

Conformational adaptation of muscle: implications in cardiomyoplasty and skeletal muscle ventricles

KK Gealow, EE Solien, RW Bianco, RC Chiu, and SJ Shumway
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 520-526. [Abstract]  

Management of lymphoproliferative disorders after cardiac transplantation

JM Chen, ML Barr, A Chadburn, G Frizzera, FA Schenkel, RR Sciacca, DS Reison, LJ Addonizio, EA Rose, and DM Knowles
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 527-538. [Abstract]  

Hazards of postoperative atrial arrhythmias

LL Creswell, RB Schuessler, M Rosenbloom, and JL Cox
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 539-549. [Abstract]  

Congenital septation of the aortic arch with carotid stenosis

S Westaby, SW Kendall, and I Ostman-Smith
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 550-552. [Abstract]  

Extended donor use for heart transplantation

WT Vigneswaran, BS Edwards, and CG McGregor
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 552-553. [Abstract]  

Interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window: one-stage repair in the first week of life

G Gargiulo, L Zannini, SB Albanese, G Frascaroli, MC Santorelli, C Rossi, M Bonvicini, and A Pierangeli
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 554-556. [Abstract]  

Salmonella mediastinal abscess

JM Snider, H Hannah, WK McNabney, and LB Pemberton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 556-558. [Abstract]  

Fractured rib with penetrating cardiopulmonary injury

IF Galvin, R Costa, and M Murton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 558-559. [Abstract]  

Recurrent primary liposarcoma of the pericardium: management by repeated resections

SW Kendall, EA Williams, JB Hunt, MC Petch, FC Wells, and BB Milstein
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 560-562. [Abstract]  

Successful lung transplantation in a long-term ventilator-dependent patient

A End, M Grimm, P Mares, D Oturanlar, S Hartl, W Heindl, E Wolner, and W Klepetko
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 562-564. [Abstract]  

Primary left atrial myxosarcoma

GJ Harris, FO Tio, and FL Grover
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 564-566. [Abstract]  

Use of heparin-coated cardiopulmonary bypass

DR Jones, RC Hill, MJ Hollingsed, E Stullken, GM Graeber, RA Gustafson, and GF Murray
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 566-568. [Abstract]  

Neonatal spinal cord syndrome associated with hypoplastic aortic arch and anemia

M Amitay, RW Welch, PJ Byrne, MA Robertson, and PA Penkoske
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 568-570. [Abstract]  

Repair of double aortic arch associated with D-transposition of the great arteries

JP Kupferschmid, SA Burns, RA Jonas, JF Keane, PJ Spevak, and G Wernovsky
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 570-572. [Abstract]  

Endoscopic stapling technique of esophagodiverticulostomy for Zenker's diverticulum

JM Collard, JB Otte, and PJ Kestens
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 573-576. [Abstract]  

Two-suture technique for pulmonary artery anastomosis in orthotopic heart transplantation

FA Baciewicz, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 577-578. [Abstract]  

Simplified technique for left heart bypass to repair aortic transection

DA Fullerton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 579-580. [Abstract]  

Anatomic considerations in closed transatrial cannulation of the coronary sinus

AJ Cohen, E Hauptman, E Shaul, and A Schachner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 581-582. [Abstract]  

Theodore Tuffier's attempt at cardiac resuscitation

AR Dobell
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 583-584. [Abstract]  

Catheter-induced pulmonary artery rupture in the setting of cardiopulmonary bypass

JD Urschel and PD Myerowitz
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 585-589. [Abstract]  

The history of thoracoscopic surgery

MV Braimbridge
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 610-614. [Abstract]  

Strategic planning for video-assisted thoracic surgery

RJ Landreneau, MJ Mack, RJ Keenan, SR Hazelrigg, RD Dowling, and PF Ferson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 615-619. [Abstract]  

Equipment for thoracoscopy

MS Allen, VF Trastek, RC Daly, C Deschamps, and PC Pairolero
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 620-623. [Abstract]  

Anesthetic techniques for thoracoscopy

JL Horswell
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 624-629. [Abstract]  

Pain management principles and anesthesia techniques for thoracoscopy

DS Mulder
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 630-632. [Abstract]  

Cost analysis for thoracoscopy: thoracoscopic wedge resection

SR Hazelrigg, SK Nunchuck, RJ Landreneau, MJ Mack, KS Naunheim, PE Seifert, and JE Auer
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 633-635. [Abstract]  

Diagnostic thoracoscopy for pleural disease

TM Daniel
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 639-640. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic management of malignant pleural effusion

J LoCicero, 3d
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 641-643. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for empyema, bronchopleural fistula, and chylothorax

MK Ferguson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 644-645. [Abstract]  

The role of thoracoscopy in thoracic trauma

GM Graeber and DR Jones
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 646-648. [Abstract]  

The role of thoracoscopy in the AIDS/immunocompromised patient

RH Feins
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 649-650. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy in the management of anterior mediastinal masses

DJ Sugarbaker
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 653-656. [Abstract]  

Video thoracoscopy for masses of the posterior mediastinum

KS Naunheim
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 657-658. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic resection of mediastinal cysts

SR Hazelrigg, RJ Landreneau, MJ Mack, and TE Acuff
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 659-660. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for staging of lung cancer

T Naruke, H Asamura, H Kondo, R Tsuchiya, and K Suemasu
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 661-663. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic esophagectomy: technique and initial results

D Gossot, P Fourquier, and M Celerier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 667-670. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic lymph node staging for esophageal cancer

MJ Krasna and JS McLaughlin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 671-674. [Abstract]  

En bloc and standard esophagectomies by thoracoscopy

JM Collard, B Lengele, JB Otte, and PJ Kestens
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 675-679. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic esophageal myotomy in the treatment of achalasia

CA Pellegrini, R Leichter, M Patti, K Somberg, JW Ostroff, and L Way
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 680-682. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for spontaneous pneumothorax

WB Cannon, MA Vierra, and A Cannon
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 686-687. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax

Y Takeno
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 688-690. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy supported by suturing

A Yamaguchi, M Shinonaga, S Tatebe, T Souma, M Tsuchida, and A Saito
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 691-693. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for diagnosis of diffuse lung disease

MK Ferguson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 694-696. [Abstract]  

Perspectives on thoracoscopy in general thoracic surgery

JD Cooper
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 697-700.  

Pediatric thoracoscopy: where have we come and what have we learned?

BM Rodgers
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 704-707. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic technique for management of giant bullous lung disease

A Wakabayashi
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 708-712. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for autonomic disorders

G Claes, C Drott, and G Gothberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 715-716. [Abstract]  

Dorsal sympathectomy and management of thoracic outlet syndrome with VATS

HC Urschel, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 717-720. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic surgery: the Belgian experience

W Coosemans, TE Lerut, and DE Van Raemdonck
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 721-730. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy in Europe: views from North America

DS Mulder
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 731-733. [Abstract]  

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Study Group

J LoCicero, 3d
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 734-735. [Abstract]  

Application of thoracoscopy for diseases of the spine

MJ Mack, JJ Regan, WP Bobechko, and TE Acuff
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 736-738. [Abstract]  

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator: the role of thoracoscopy

MJ Mack, TE Acuff, and WH Ryan
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 739-740. [Abstract]  

Management of the indeterminate solitary pulmonary nodule: a pulmonologist's view

AN Shulkin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 743-744. [Abstract]  

Intraoperative localization techniques for pulmonary nodules

H Shennib
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 745-748. [Abstract]  

Role of mechanical stapling devices in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection

TE Acuff, MJ Mack, RJ Landreneau, and SR Hazelrigg
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 749-751. [Abstract]  

Alternative (muscle-sparing) incisions in thoracic surgery

RJ Ginsberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 752-754. [Abstract]  

VATS wedge resection of the lung using the neodymium:yttrium-aluminum garnet laser

RJ Landreneau, RJ Keenan, SR Hazelrigg, RD Dowling, MJ Mack, and PF Ferson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 758-761. [Abstract]  

The role of video-assisted thoracic surgery for carcinoma of the lung: wedge resection to lobectomy by simultaneous individual stapling

RJ Lewis
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 762-768. [Abstract]  

Limited resection of bronchogenic carcinoma in the patient with impaired pulmonary function

JI Miller, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 769-771. [Abstract]  

Video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary metastases

RD Dowling, RJ Keenan, PF Ferson, and RJ Landreneau
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 772-775. [Abstract]  

Video-assisted thoracoscopy and the staging of lung cancer

JC Wain
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 776-778. [Abstract]  

Major pulmonary resections: pneumonectomies and lobectomies

G Roviaro, F Varoli, C Rebuffat, C Vergani, A D'Hoore, SM Scalambra, M Maciocco, and F Grignani
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 779-783. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic lobectomy

TJ Kirby and TW Rice
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 784-786. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopic pericardiectomy for effusive pericardial disease

SR Hazelrigg, MJ Mack, RJ Landreneau, TE Acuff, PE Seifert, and JE Auer
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 792-795. [Abstract]  

Complications of thoracoscopy

LR Kaiser and JE Bavaria
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 796-798. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy training in a residency program

JC Wain
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 799-800. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy: a cautionary note

RJ Ginsberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 801-803.  

The present role and future considerations of video-assisted thoracoscopy in general thoracic surgery

JI Miller, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 804-806. [Abstract]  

Letters:

Treatment of postthoracotomy supraventricular tachyarrhythmias

TO Cheng
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 593.  

Dialdehyde starch-tanned bovine grafts in the coronary position

Y Tomizawa, MR Moon, and Y Noishiki
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 593-595.  

Pericardial fluid and hemolysis

H Siderys
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 595.  

Thoracic esophageal perforations

JP Clarke
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 595-596.  

Continuous intercostal bupivacaine

J Richardson and S Sabanathan
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 596.  

Neonatal pneumonectomy

DC Cleveland
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 596-597.  

Economic credentialing

RB Lal
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 597.  

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