Editorials:

Airway revascularization: is it necessary?

GA Patterson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 807-808.  

Are arterial grafts better or worse than applied physiology teaches?

TA Orszulak
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 809-811.  

Hypoperfusion after arterial bypass grafting

FD Loop and JD Thomas
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 812-813.  

Articles:

Five-year experience with the maze procedure for atrial fibrillation

JL Cox, JP Boineau, RB Schuessler, KM Kater, and DG Lappas
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 814-823. [Abstract]  

Thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of the indeterminate solitary pulmonary nodule

MJ Mack, SR Hazelrigg, RJ Landreneau, and TE Acuff
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 825-830. [Abstract]  

Mid-term results after bidirectional cavopulmonary shunts

JA Hawkins, RE Shaddy, RW Day, JE Sturtevant, GS Orsmond, and EC McGough
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 833-837. [Abstract]  

Transhiatal esophagectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus

WT Vigneswaran, VF Trastek, PC Pairolero, C Deschamps, RC Daly, and MS Allen
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 838-844. [Abstract]  

Neutrophil adhesion molecule expression during cardiopulmonary bypass with bubble and membrane oxygenators

AM Gillinov, JM Bator, KJ Zehr, JM Redmond, RM Burch, C Ko, JA Winkelstein, RS Stuart, WA Baumgartner, and DE Cameron
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 847-853. [Abstract]  

Staged conversion to arterial switch for late failure of the systemic right ventricle

AD Cochrane, TR Karl, and RB Mee
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 854-861. [Abstract]  

Accuracy of lung imaging in metastases with implications for the role of thoracoscopy

PM McCormack, KB Ginsberg, MS Bains, ME Burt, N Martini, VW Rusch, and RJ Ginsberg
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 863-865. [Abstract]  

Girdling effect of nonstimulated cardiomyoplasty on left ventricular function

ER Capouya, RS Gerber, DC Drinkwater, Jr, JM Pearl, JB Sack, AS Aharon, SW Barthel, EM Kaczer, PA Chang, and H Laks
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 867-870. [Abstract]  

Bilateral mammary artery grafting: avoidance of complications with extended use

KD Accola, EL Jones, JM Craver, WS Weintraub, and RA Guyton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 872-878. [Abstract]  

Esophagectomy in the septuagenarian

KS Naunheim, J Hanosh, J Zwischenberger, MW Turrentine, KA Kesler, LB Reeder, MK Ferguson, and AE Baue
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 880-883. [Abstract]  

Successful double-lung transplantation with direct bronchial artery revascularization

RC Daly, S Tadjkarimi, A Khaghani, NR Banner, and MH Yacoub
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 885-892. [Abstract]  

Intraoperative predonation contributes to blood saving

JP Schonberger, JJ Bredee, D Tjian, PA Everts, and CR Wildevuur
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 893-898. [Abstract]  

Different anticoagulants and platelet reactivity in cardiac surgical patients

LC John, GM Rees, and IB Kovacs
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 899-902. [Abstract]  

Thoracoplasty in the context of current surgical practice

G Peppas, TF Molnar, K Jeyasingham, and AB Kirk
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 903-909. [Abstract]  

Biophysical properties of the gelatin-resorcin- formaldehyde/glutaraldehyde adhesive

JM Albes, C Krettek, B Hausen, R Rohde, A Haverich, and HG Borst
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 910-915. [Abstract]  

Antibiotic prophylaxis in cardiac operations

JC Hall, K Christiansen, MJ Carter, MG Edwards, AJ Hodge, MA Newman, TT Nicholls, and J Hall
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 916-922. [Abstract]  

Closure of bronchial defects using a pedicled pericardial flap

FM Smolle-Juettner, H Pinter, G Pongratz, B Ratzenhofer, H Popper, and G Friehs
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 923-926. [Abstract]  

Transluminal angioplasty of the subclavian artery in patients with internal mammary grafts

LP Perrault, M Carrier, G Hudon, L Lemarbre, Y Hebert, and LC Pelletier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 927-930. [Abstract]  

Mitral valve Carpentier-Edwards bioprosthetic replacement, thromboembolism, and anticoagulants

YA Louagie, J Jamart, P Eucher, M Buche, and JC Schoevaerdts
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 931-936. [Abstract]  

Comparison of three blood-processing techniques during and after cardiopulmonary bypass

RG Sutton, JM Kratz, FG Spinale, and FA Crawford, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 938-943. [Abstract]  

Survival analysis of infants under age 18 months presenting with tetralogy of Fallot

SJ Vobecky, WG Williams, GA Trusler, JG Coles, IM Rebeyka, J Smallhorn, P Burrows, R Gow, and RM Freedom
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 944-949. [Abstract]  

Physiologic characteristics of coronary artery bypass grafts

T Tedoriya, M Kawasuji, K Ueyama, N Sakakibara, H Takemura, and Y Watanabe
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 951-956. [Abstract]  

Flow capacities of arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting

M Kawasuji, T Tedoriya, H Takemura, N Sakakibara, J Taki, and Y Watanabe
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 957-962. [Abstract]  

Total cavopulmonary direct anastomosis: a logical approach in selected patients

A Carotti, FS Iorio, A Amodeo, A Giamberti, S Marianeschi, S Nava, G De Simone, DC di Carlo, and C Marcelletti
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 963-964. [Abstract]  

Primary B-cell malignant lymphoma of the lung

CC Canver
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 964-966. [Abstract]  

Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of left internal mammary artery graft

EA Agathos, A Hussein, H Trehan, SE Trenholme, and HS Floten
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 966-968. [Abstract]  

Dacron aorta

H Najafi
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 968-969. [Abstract]  

Perforation of the esophagus by a fish bone leading to cardiac tamponade

MG Sharland and BC McCaughan
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 969-971. [Abstract]  

Cardiac dilatation after cardiopulmonary bypass: ceramic plate technique for sternal splinting

H Yokoyama, T Togo, S Murata, K Osaka, M Miura, K Tabayashi, and H Mohri
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 971-972. [Abstract]  

Sequential bilateral lung transplantation for pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis

G Stamatis, HR Zerkowski, N Doetsch, D Greschuchna, N Konietzko, and JC Reidemeister
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 972-975. [Abstract]  

Right gastroepiploic artery used as a pedicled graft in a retrograde fashion

G Khoury, M Amrani, R Verhelst, P Goffette, A Baldovinos, and RA Dion
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 975-977. [Abstract]  

Chronic type A aortic dissection: an unusual complication of cocaine inhalation

MS Adkins, WE Gaines, WA Anderson, GW Laub, J Fernandez, and LB McGrath
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 977-979. [Abstract]  

Staged repair of pentalogy of Cantrell with tetralogy of Fallot

HI Abdallah, LA Marks, RK Balsara, DA Davis, and PA Russo
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 979-980. [Abstract]  

Retrograde vital organ perfusion during aortic arch repair

G Matalanis and BF Buxton
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 981-983. [Abstract]  

Prevention of retrograde cardioplegia catheter displacement

FP Sutter and SM Goldman
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 985. [Abstract]  

Aorto-aortic shunt via the left ventricular apex for operation on the distal arch and the descending aorta

MA Sarsam and AK Deiraniya
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 986-987. [Abstract]  

Hugh Morriston Davies: first dissection lobectomy in 1912

AP Naef
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 988-989. [Abstract]  

Lung preservation: a review of current practice and future directions

AJ Kirk, IW Colquhoun, and JH Dark
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 990-100. [Abstract]  

Letters:

Myocardial revascularization and porcelain aorta

GA Popoff
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1001.  

Enzyme levels in shed blood after cardiac operations

R De Paulis, C Bassano, A Ricci, GM Actis Dato, and L Chiariello
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1001-1003.  

Need for aprotinin use notification

L Sandrelli and O Alfieri
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1003-1005.  

Congenital aortic stenosis and patent ductus arteriosus in the adult

AK Bhutani, K Dev, MM Koppala, MM Maddali, KA Abraham, KR Balakrishnan, and RN Desai
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1003.  

Primary closure of infected sternum

PS Wong, A Youhana, PG Magee, and RK Walesby
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1005-1006.  

Retrograde coronary sinus cardioplegia

ZS Meharwal and N Trehan
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1006.  

Use of an arch balloon in cardiac surgery patients with severe peripheral vascular disease

SF Saedi
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 1006.  

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