Special Presentation:

Evolution of the Homograft Valve

Donald N. Ross
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 565-567. [Full Text]  

Editorials:

Cerebral Blood Flow Values During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Relatively Absolute or Absolutely Relative?

William L. Young, Mark F. Newman, David Amory, and Joseph G. Reves
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 558-561. [Full Text]  

What Is Meant by Tetralogy of Fallot {S,D,I}?

Robert H. Anderson
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 562-564. [Full Text]  

Original Articles:

Expression of Blood Group Antigen A by Stage I Non–Small Cell Lung Carcinomas

Thomas W. Rice, Raymond R. Tubbs, Gerald A. Hoeltge, Thomas J. Kirby, David P. Meeker, Sharon V. Medendorp, and Ronald M. Bukowski
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 568-572. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Associated Atrial Septal Defects Increase Perioperative Morbidity After Ventricular Septal Defect Repair in Infancy

Christopher J. Knott-Craig, Ronald C. Elkins, Kalyanakrishnan Ramakrishnan, Debbie A. Hartnett, Mary M. Lane, Edward D. Overholt, Kent E. Ward, and Jerry R. Razook
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 573-578. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

AMPA Glutamate Receptor Antagonism Reduces Neurologic Injury After Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest

J. Mark Redmond, Kenton J. Zehr, Mary E. Blue, Mary S. Lange, A. Marc Gillinov, Juan C. Troncoso, Duke E. Cameron, Michael V. Johnston, and William A. Baumgartner
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 579-584. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Type A Aortic Dissection

Lawrence L. Creswell, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, James L. Cox, and Michael Rosenbloom
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 585-590. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Coronary Arterial Anatomy in Double-Outlet Right Ventricle With Subpulmonary VSD

Hideki Uemura, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Yasunaru Kawashima, Kyoichi Nishigaki, Tetsuro Kamiya, Siew Yen Ho, and Robert H. Anderson
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 591-597. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Pulmonary Injury After Total or Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Thromboxane Synthesis Inhibition

Menachem Friedman, Steven Y. Wang, Frank W. Sellke, Alvin Franklin, Ronald M. Weintraub, and Robert G. Johnson
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 598-603. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Determinants of Hospital Survival After Cardiac Transplantation

Moheb Ibrahim, Roy G. Masters, Paul J. Hendry, Ross A. Davies, Stuart Smith, Christine Struthers, Virginia M. Walley, and Wilbert J. Keon
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 604-608. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Structural and Left Ventricular Histologic Changes After Implantable LVAD Insertion

Patrick M. McCarthy, Satoshi Nakatani, Rita Vargo, Kandice Kottke-Marchant, Hiroaki Harasaki, Karen B. James, Robert M. Savage, and James D. Thomas
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 609-613. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Cerebral Blood Flow During Cardiac Operations: Comparison of Kety-Schmidt and Xenon-133 Clearance Methods

David J. Cook, Robert E. Anderson, John D. Michenfelder, William C. Oliver, Jr, Thomas A. Orszulak, Richard C. Daly, and Rex D. Bryce
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 614-620. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Autologous Reconstruction of Pulmonary Trunk at Reoperation After Extracardiac Conduit Repair

Makoto Ando, Yasuharu Imai, Shuichi Hoshino, and Kazuaki Ishihara
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 621-625. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Bacterial Wound Colonization After Broad-Spectrum Versus Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics

Darwin L. Palmer, Stuart B. Pett, and Bechara F. Akl
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 626-631. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Influence of a Delay on Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap Blood Flow

Susumu Isoda, Yoshimi Yano, Yasuyuki Jin, Henry L. Walters, III, Jiro Kondo, and Akihiko Matsumoto
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 632-637. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Latissimus Dorsi and Serratus Anterior Dynamic Descending Aortomyoplasty for Ischemic Cardiac Failure

Aurel C. Cernaianu, Teimouraz V. Vassilidze, David R. Flum, John G. Gallucci, Andreas Olah, Jonathan H. Cilley, Jr, Michael A. Grosso, and Anthony J. DelRossi
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 639-643. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Surgical Treatment of Childhood Mediastinal Tuberculous Lymphadenitis

Jorge Freixinet, Andres Varela, Luis Lopez Rivero, Jose A. Caminero, Felipe Rodríguez de Castro, and Ana Serrano
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 644-646. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Prostacyclin and Thromboxane Levels in Pleural Space Fluid During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Harsh P. Singh, Eoin T. Coleman, Martin Hargrove, Susan E. Barrow, Michael B. Murphy, and Thomas Aherne
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 647-650. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Experimental Study on the Optimum Flow Rate and Pressure for Selective Cerebral Perfusion

Hisashi Tanaka, Teruhisa Kazui, Hiroki Sato, Norio Inoue, Osamu Yamada, and Sakuzo Komatsu
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 651-657. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Comparison of the Carpentier and Duran Prosthetic Rings Used in Mitral Reconstruction

Yukikatsu Okada, Toyo Shomura, Yasuko Yamaura, and Junichi Yoshikawa
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 658-662. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Resternotomy for Bleeding After Cardiac Operation: A Marker for Increased Morbidity and Mortality

M. Jonathan Unsworth-White, Alexander Herriot, Oswaldo Valencia, Jan Poloniecki, E. E. John Smith, Andrew J. Murday, D. John Parker, and Tom Treasure
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 664-667. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Safety of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Premature Infants Without Tube Thoracostomy

Ronald H. Miles, Serafin Y. DeLeon, Jonathan Muraskas, Thomas Myers, Jose A. Quinones, Dolores A. Vitullo, Timothy J. Bell, Elizabeth A. Fisher, and Roque Pifarre
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 668-670. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Tranexamic Acid Significantly Reduces Blood Loss Associated With Coronary Revascularization

John A. Rousou, Richard M. Engelman, Joseph E. Flack, III, David W. Deaton, and Susannah G. Owen
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 671-675. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Overview of the Nature of Vasoconstriction in Arterial Grafts for Coronary Operations

Guo-Wei He, Cheng-Qin Yang, and Albert Starr
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 676-683. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Right Atrial Compression Related to Defibrillator Patches

Jeffrey M. Piehler, Duncan A. Killen, A. Michael Borkon, William A. Reed, Michael E. Gorton, George M. Gura, Jr, and Amy H. Kragel
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 684-688. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Implantation of Transvenous Pacemakers in Infants and Small Children

J. Ernesto Molina, Ann C. Dunnigan, and Jane E. Crosson
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 689-694. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Effects of Halothane on the Immature Lamb Heart

Deborah A. Davis, Giovanni Speziali, L. Craig Wagerle, James L. Heckman, and Pierantonio A. Russo
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 695-698. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Protection of the Chronic Hypoxic Immature Rat Heart During Global Ischemia

Matthias Karck, Gerhard Ziemer, Max Zoeller, Steffen Schulte, Klaus-D. Juergens, Herwig Weisser, and Axel Haverich
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 699-706. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Percutaneous Subcricoid Minitracheostomy: Report of 50 Procedures

L. W.Ernest van Heurn, Geert J. van Geffen, and Peter R. G. Brink
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 707-709. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Effect of Cannula Length on Aortic Arch Flow: Protection of the Atheromatous Aortic Arch

Eugene A. Grossi, Marc S. Kanchuger, Daniel S. Schwartz, David E. McLoughlin, Martin LeBoutillier, III, Greg H. Ribakove, Katherine E. Marschall, Aubrey C. Galloway, and Stephen B. Colvin
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 710-712. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Eosinophil Granule Proteins in Cardiopulmonary Bypass With and Without Heparin Coating

Leif Nilsson, Christer Peterson, Per Venge, Jan W. Borowiec, and Stefan Thelin
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 713-716. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Transesophageal Echocardiography to Evaluate Patients With Severe Pulmonary Hypertension for Lung Transplantation

John Gorcsan, III, Todd D. Edwards, Galal M. Ziady, William E. Katz, and Bartley P. Griffith
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 717-722. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Tepid Antegrade and Retrograde Cardioplegia

Nobuhiko Hayashida, Richard D. Weisel, Toshizumi Shirai, John S. Ikonomidis, Joan Ivanov, Susan M. Carson, Molly K. Mohabeer, Laura C. Tumiati, and Donald A. G. Mickle
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 723-729. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Impact of Autologous Blood Predonation on a Comprehensive Blood Conservation Program

Luca Sandrelli, Alessandro Pardini, Roberto Lorusso, Maria Luisa Sala, Mariano Licenziati, and Ottavio Alfieri
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 730-735. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Discussion:

Discussion

Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 578. [Full Text]  

Discussion

Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 584. [Full Text]  

Case Reports:

Potential Complications of Vascular Stapling in Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Resection

Stewart R. Craig and William S. Walker
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 736-737. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Surgical Repair of Severe Bilateral Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenosis

Charles D. Fraser, Jr, Larry A. Latson, and Roger B. B. Mee
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 738-740. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Repair of Traumatic Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency by Trabecular Muscle Elevation

Jacques A. M. van Son and Albert Starr
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 740-742. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Intracardiac Extension of an Intracaval Sarcoma of Endometrial Origin

Michael R. Phillips, Thomas C. Bower, Thomas A. Orszulak, and Lynn C. Hartmann
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 742-744. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in a Cardiac Allograft

Carlos Blanche, Chun Hwang, Mario Valenza, Robert M. Kass, Lawrence S. C. Czer, William J. Mandel, and Alfredo Trento
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 744-746. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Tetralogy of Fallot {S,D,I}: Successful Repair Without a Conduit

Francesco Santini, Richard A. Jonas, Stephen P. Sanders, and Richard Van Praagh
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 747-749. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Transseptal Decompression of the Left Heart During ECMO for Severe Myocarditis

Kent E. Ward, David W. Tuggle, Morris R. Gessouroun, Edward D. Overholt, and P. Cameron Mantor
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 749-751. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Acquired Cor Triatriatum After Orthotopic Cardiac Transplantation

Timothy E. Oaks, Barry K. Rayburn, Marguerite E. Brown, and Neal D. Kon
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 751-753. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Endocarditis With Multiple Intracardiac Shunts: Identification and Repair

Masood Sadiq, Narayanswami Sreeram, Joseph V. de Giovanni, John G. Wright, William J. Brawn, Edmund J. Ladusans, and Babulal Sethia
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 753-755. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Intraoperative Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction: Detection by Transesophageal Echocardiography

James Jaggers, Paul M. Chetham, Theresa L. Kinnard, and David A. Fullerton
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 755-757. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Coronary-to-Coronary Bypass Using a Free Internal Mammary Artery: An Alternative

Harinder Singh Bedi, Vijay Kumar Sharma, Trilochan S. Kler, and Naresh Trehan
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 757-759. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Fungal Pulmonary Abscess in an Adult Secondary to Hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) Syndrome

R. Alan Hall, Kevin E. Salhany, Elise Lebel, Joseph E. Bavaria, and Larry R. Kaiser
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 759-761. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Aortic Dissection Repair With GRF Glue Complicated by Heart Block

Ulrich O. Von Oppell, David Chimuka, Johan G. Brink, and Peter Zilla
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 761-763. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Invited Commentaries:

Invited Commentary

Joachim Laas
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 590. [Full Text]  

Invited Commentary

Howard R. Levin
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 613. [Full Text]  

Invited Commentary

John D. Mannion
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 638. [Full Text]  

Invited Commentary

Tirone E. David
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 662-663. [Full Text]  

Invited Commentary

Gian Carlo Roviaro
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 737-738. [Full Text]  

Invited Commentary

Thomas J. Vander Salm
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 770. [Full Text]  

How To Do It:

Technique for Implantation of Cardioverter Defibrillators in the Subpectoral Position

Andrew H. Foster
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 764-767. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Pedicled Pericardial Fat Pad: A Useful Hemostatic Supplement

George C. Economopoulos, Peter D. Sfirakis, Demetrios A. Zarkalis, and Louis L. Loukas
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 768-770. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Adventitial Inversion Technique in Repair of Aortic Dissection

H. Storm Floten, Pasala S. Ravichandran, Anthony P. Furnary, Hugh L. Gately, and Albert Starr
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 771-772. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Current Review:

Transesophageal Echocardiography and Adult Cardiac Operations

Alan J. Bryan, Benico Barzilai, and Nicholas T. Kouchoukos
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 773-779. [Abstract] [Full Text]  

Key References:

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery

Donna E. Maziak and Martin F. McKneally
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 780-781. [Full Text]  

Update:

The Muscle-Powered Dual-Chamber Counterpulsator: Rheologically Superior Implantable Cardiac Assist Device

Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 782-783. [Full Text]  

Review of Recent Books:

Noninvasive Imaging of Congenital Heart Disease: Before and After Surgical Reconstruction

Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 631. [Full Text]  

Correspondence:

Amiodarone and Risk of Cardiac Operations

Tsung O. Cheng and Lynda L. Mickleborough
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 784. [Full Text]  

Single-Clamp Technique

Shantikumar K. Gandhi, Sary F. Aranki, and Lawrence H. Cohn
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 784-785. [Full Text]  

Isolated Bilateral Coronary Ostial Stenosis With Complete Obstruction of the Left Main Artery

Adarsh Subrahmanyam Koppula, Moosekunhi M. Koppalla, Kurudamannil A. Abraham, and Komarakshi Rajagopal Balakrishnan
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 785-786. [Full Text]  

Intraperitoneal Migration of an AICD Generator Placed in a Posterior Rectus Pocket

Stephen W. Downing and Joseph E. Bavaria
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 786-787. [Full Text]  

Thoracoscopic Intercostal Nerve Blocks

R. Thomas Temes, Rose S. Wong, Randolph M. Kessler, Jorge A. Wernly, and David A. Waller
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 787-788. [Full Text]  

Intratracheal Stent Intubation Under the Assist of Extracorporeal Lung

Yasuo Morishita, Ichiro Yoshida, Susumu Ishikawa, Akio Otaki, Osamu Kawashima, and Toru Takahashi
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 788-789. [Full Text]  

Downsizing of Valve Allografts for Use as Right Heart Conduits

James L. Monro, Michael J. Tolan, Zdenek Slavik, Anthony P. Salmon, and Barry R. Keeton
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 789. [Full Text]  

Two-Suture Technique for Coronary Bypass Grafting

Shigeru Kazama and Frank A. Baciewicz, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 789-791. [Full Text]  

Myocardial Protection

Robert T. Gordon, Jonathan R. Anderson, Andrew J. Murday, and Tom Treasure
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 791-792. [Full Text]  

Cardiac Hemangioendothelioma

Pietro Di Biasi, Roberto Scrofani, and Carmine Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 792-793. [Full Text]  

Operative Findings in Failed Button Device Closure of ASD

Rama Subrahmanyam Gutti, Dilip Dronamraju, and Arabinda Saha
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 793-794. [Full Text]  

Obstruction From Persistent Superior Vena Cava

Juan V. Comas, Ash Pawade, and Tom R. Karl
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 793. [Full Text]  

Use of Internal Mammary Artery for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts in the United Kingdom

Reida M. El Oakley, Alexander R. J. Cale, and John E. Wright
Ann Thorac Surg 1995 59: 794. [Full Text]  

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