Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Thoracoscopy-assisted Heller myotomy for the treatment of achalasia: results of a minimally invasive technique
	Kenneth A. Kesler, Stacey E. Tarvin, Jo Ann Brooks, Karen M. Rieger, Glen A. Lehman, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:385-392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Barrett's esophagus: the role of laparoscopic fundoplication
	Abbas E. Abbas, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Mark S. Allen, Francis C. Nichols, III, Daniel L. Miller, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:393-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closure of large intrathoracic airway defects using extrathoracic muscle flaps
	Antoine J. H. Meyer, Thorsten Krueger, Domenico Lepori, Michael Dusmet, John-David Aubert, Philippe Pasche, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:397-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:405. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of postintubation membranous tracheal rupture
	Paolo Carbognani, Antonio Bobbio, Leonardo Cattelani, Eveline Internullo, Domenico Caporale, and Michele Rusca Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:406-409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis: indications and results
	Neelan Doolabh, Shannon Horswell, Mary Williams, Lynne Huber, Syma Prince, Dan M. Meyer, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:410-414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimal distance of malignant negative margin in excision of nonsmall cell lung cancer: a multicenter prospective study
	Noriyoshi Sawabata, Mitsunori Ohta, Akihide Matsumura, Katsuhiro Nakagawa, Hiroshi Hirano, Hajime Maeda, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:415-420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nonanatomic prognostic factors in resected nonsmall cell lung carcinoma: the importance of perineural invasion as a new prognostic marker
	Adnan Sayar, Akif Turna, Okan Solak, Ali Kiliçgün, Nur Ürer, and Atilla Gürses Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:421-425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radioisotope lymph node mapping in nonsmall cell lung cancer: can it be applicable for sentinel node biopsy?
	Kazuhiro Ueda, Kazuyoshi Suga, Yoshikazu Kaneda, Hisashi Sakano, Toshiki Tanaka, Masatarou Hayashi, Tao-Sheng Li, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:426-430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical resection of lung metastases from epithelial tumors
	Alexandre Monteiro, Nuria Arce, João Bernardo, Luís Eugénio, and Manuel J. Antunes Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:431-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How long can we preserve the pulmonary graft inside the nonheart-beating donor?
	Filip R. Rega, Arne P. Neyrinck, Geert M. Verleden, Toni E. Lerut, and Dirk E. M. Van Raemdonck Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:438-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lateral thoracic expansion for Jeune syndrome: evidence of rib healing and new bone formation
	J. Terrance Davis, Frederick R. Long, Brent H. Adler, Robert G. Castile, and Samuel Weinstein Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:445-448. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A new animal model for pulmonary hypertension based on the overexpression of a single gene, angiopoietin-1
	Danny Chu, Christopher C. Sullivan, Lingling Du, Augustine J. Cho, Masakuni Kido, Paul L. Wolf, Matthew D. Weitzman, Stuart W. Jamieson, and Patricia A. Thistlethwaite Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:449-456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Vibeke Videm Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:456-457. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Induction of pulmonary angiogenesis by adenoviral-mediated gene transfer of vascular endothelial growth factor
	Virginie Lambert, René Michel, Guy-Michel Mazmanian, Elisabeth M. Dulmet, André Capderou, Philippe Hervé, Claude Planché, and Alain Serraf Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:458-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ingeborg Friehs and Pedro J. del Nido Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:463. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Late results of palliative atrial switch for transposition, ventricular septal defect, and pulmonary vascular obstructive disease
	Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, William G. Williams, Francisco J. Puga, Douglas D. Mair, David A. Ashburn, Gary D. Webb, and Gordon K. Danielson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:464-469. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A new procedure for Ebstein's anomaly
	Qingyu Wu and Zhixiong Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:470-476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited commentary
	Roger B. B. Mee Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:476. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of a selection and postoperative care protocol on survival of infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
	Paul A. Checchia, Ranae Larsen, Ruchir Sehra, Noha Daher, Steven R. Gundry, Anees J. Razzouk, and Leonard L. Bailey Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:477-483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John Lamberti Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:483. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical management of aortopulmonary window and associated lesions
	Eldad Erez, Ovadia Dagan, Georgios P. Georghiou, Oscar Gelber, Bernardo A. Vidne, and Einat Birk Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:484-487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Opposite trends in coronary artery and valve surgery in a large multisurgeon practice, 1979–1999
	William F. Northrup, III, Robert W. Emery, Demetre M. Nicoloff, Theodore J. Lillehei, Arlen R. Holter, and David P. Blake Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:488-495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Methylene blue reduces mortality and morbidity in vasoplegic patients after cardiac surgery
	Ricardo L. Levin, Marcela A. Degrange, Gustavo F. Bruno, Carlos D. Del Mazo, Daniel J. Taborda, Jorge J. Griotti, and Fernando J. Boullon Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:496-499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical outcome after cardiac operations in patients with cirrhosis
	Nobuhiko Hayashida, Takahiro Shoujima, Hideki Teshima, Yoshinori Yokokura, Kazuyoshi Takagi, Hiroshi Tomoeda, and Shigeaki Aoyagi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:500-505. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Application of biological glue in repair of intracardiac structural defects
	Daniel Fink, James J. Klein, Hyun Kang, and M. Arisan Ergin Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:506-511. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-term results of irrigated radiofrequency modified maze procedure in 200 patients with concomitant cardiac surgery: six years experience
	Hauw T. Sie, Willem P. Beukema, Arif Elvan, and Anand R. Ramdat Misier Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:512-517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Semirigid partial annuloplasty band allows dynamic mitral annular motion and minimizes valvular gradients: an echocardiographic study
	Ram Sharony, Paul C. Saunders, Ambika Nayar, Eileen McAleer, Aubrey C. Galloway, Julie Delianides, Charles F. Schwartz, Robert M. Applebaum, Itzhak Kronzon, Stephen B. Colvin, and Eugene A. Grossi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:518-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Joseph H. Gorman, III and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:522. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Usefulness of a multidetector-row computed tomography scanner for detecting pannus formation
	Hideki Teshima, Nobuhiko Hayashida, Shuji Fukunaga, Eiki Tayama, Takemi Kawara, Shigeaki Aoyagi, and Masafumi Uchida Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:523-526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm evaluation of the Sorin Bicarbon heart valve prosthesis: single-center experience
	Nicola Vitale, Giangiuseppe Cappabianca, Giuseppe Visicchio, Corrado Fondacone, Vito Paradiso, Giuseppe Mannatrizio, and Luigi de Luca Tupputi Schinosa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:527-531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fibrillin and other matrix proteins in mitral valve prolapse syndrome
	Joseph F. Nasuti, Paul J. Zhang, Michael D. Feldman, Terri Pasha, Jasvir S. Khurana, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, Jagat Narula, and Navneet Narula Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:532-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of oral bacterial flora in calcific aortic stenosis: an animal model
	David J. Cohen, David Malave, John J. Ghidoni, Panagiotis Iakovidis, Mona M. Everett, Shenghong You, Youhong Liu, and Barbara D. Boyan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:537-543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The effect of regional ischemia on mitral valve annular saddle shape
	Joseph H. Gorman, III, Benjamin M. Jackson, Yoshiharu Enomoto, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:544-548. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of short-term mortality risk factors for valve replacement versus coronary artery bypass graft surgery
	Sheila C. Gardner, Gary K. Grunwald, John S. Rumsfeld, Joseph C. Cleveland, Jr, Lynn M. Schooley, Dexiang Gao, Frederick L. Grover, Gerald O. McDonald, and A. Laurie Shroyer Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:549-556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Health status and social risk correlates of extended length of stay following coronary artery bypass surgery
	Gilbert Johnston, J. Richard Goss, Judith A. Malmgren, and John A. Spertus Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:557-562. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial experience with sutureless proximal anastomoses performed with a mechanical connector leading to clampless off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
	Kushagra Katariya, Said Yassin, Hassan Y. Tehrani, Pierluca Lombardi, Saqib Masroor, and Tomas A. Salerno Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:563-568. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-pump versus on-pump myocardial revascularization in low-risk patients with one or two vessel disease: perioperative results in a multicenter randomized controlled trial
	Luís Roberto Gerola, Enio Buffolo, Waldir Jasbik, Bruno Botelho, João Bosco, Luís A. Brasil, and João Nelson R. Branco Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:569-573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High risk coronary artery bypass patient: incidence, surgical strategies, and results
	Mario Gaudino, Franco Glieca, Francesco Alessandrini, Giuseppe Nasso, Claudio Pragliola, Nicola Luciani, Mauro Morelli, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:574-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ernst Wolner, Daniel Zimpfer, and Michael Grimm Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:580. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technical advances in total aortic arch replacement
	Justus T. Strauch, David Spielvogel, Alexander Lauten, Jan D. Galla, Steven L. Lansman, Kirk McMurtry, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:581-590. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic aortic emergencies: impact of endovascular surgery
	Gabriele Iannelli, Federico Piscione, Luigi Di Tommaso, Mario Monaco, Massimo Chiariello, and Nicola Spampinato Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:591-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors of cognitive decline following coronary artery bypass graft surgery
	P. Michael Ho, David B. Arciniegas, Jim Grigsby, Martin McCarthy, Jr, Gerald O. McDonald, Thomas E. Moritz, A. Laurie Shroyer, Gulshan K. Sethi, William G. Henderson, Martin J. London, Catherine B. VillaNueva, Frederick L. Grover, and Karl E. Hammermeister Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:597-603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ola A. Selnes Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:603. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of hypertonic saline-dextran solution in cardiac valve surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
	Ronaldo Bueno, Adailton Carvalho Resende, Ricardo Melo, Vicente Avila Neto, and Noedir A. G. Stolf Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:604-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Nicholas C. Cavarocchi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:611. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiopulmonary bypass in man: role of the intestine in a self-limiting inflammatory response with demonstrable bacterial translocation
	Marco Rossi, Gabriele Sganga, Marinella Mazzone, Venanzio Valenza, Sergio Guarneri, Grazia Portale, Luigi Carbone, Lucia Gatta, Claudio Pioli, Maurizio Sanguinetti, Massimo Montalto, Franco Glieca, Giovanni Fadda, Rocco Schiavello, and Nicolò G. Silveri Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:612-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does off-pump CABG reduce gastrointestinal complications?
	Ilhan Sanisoglu, Mustafa Guden, Zehra Bayramoglu, Ertan Sagbas, Cengiz Dibekoglu, S. Yavuz Sanisoglu, and Belhhan Akpinar Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:619-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors of transfusion requirements for cardiac surgical procedures at a blood conservation center
	David M. Moskowitz, James J. Klein, Aryeh Shander, Katherine M. Cousineau, Richard S. Goldweit, Carol Bodian, Seth I. Perelman, Hyun Kang, Daniel A. Fink, Howard C. Rothman, and M. Arisan Ergin Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:626-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cost analysis of aprotinin for coronary artery bypass patients: analysis of the randomized trials
	Peter K. Smith, Santanu K. Datta, Lawrence H. Muhlbaier, Gregory Samsa, Andrea Nadel, and Joseph Lipscomb Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:635-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Linda Shore-Lesserson, David L. Reich, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:642-643. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of nafamostat mesilate and minimal-dose aprotinin on blood-foreign surface interactions in cardiopulmonary bypass
	Yuichiro Kaminishi, Yuji Hiramatsu, Yasunori Watanabe, Yukihiro Yoshimura, and Yuzuru Sakakibara Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:644-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sodium-hydrogen exchange inhibition attenuates in vivo porcine myocardial stunning
	Randy M. Stevens, M. Salik Jahania, Robert M. Mentzer, Jr, and Robert D. Lasley Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:651-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of the Na+/H+ exchange inhibitor eniporide on cardiac performance and myocardial high energy phosphates in pigs subjected to cardioplegic arrest
	Oliver Klass, Uwe M. Fischer, Elisabeth Perez, Jerry Easo, Marfalda Bosse, Juergen H. Fischer, Paschalis Tossios, and Uwe Mehlhorn Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:658-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Continuous cold blood cardioplegia improves myocardial protection: a prospective randomized study
	Yves A. G. Louagie, Jacques Jamart, Manuel Gonzalez, Edith Collard, Serge Broka, Laurence Galanti, and André Gruslin Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:664-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superficial wound dehiscence after median sternotomy: surgical treatment versus secondary wound healing
	Jacob Zeitani, Fabio Bertoldo, Carlo Bassano, Alfonso Penta de Peppo, Antonio Pellegrino, Fadi M. El Fakhri, and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:672-675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk factors for mediastinitis after cardiac surgery
	Cely Saad Abboud, Sergio Barsanti Wey, and Valeria Trancoso Baltar Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:676-683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Biomechanical study of a Poly-L-Lactide (PLLA) sternal pin in sternal closure after cardiothoracic surgery
	Takeshi Saito, Atsushi Iguchi, Masahiro Sakurai, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:684-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Intrathoracic parathyroid adenoma
	Manisha R. Shende, Sorin V. Pusca, Dennis P. Quinlan, Jr, Paul J. P. Bolanowski, and James S. Donahoo Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:724. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Elective surgery for fibroelastoma of the aortic valve
	David R. Koolbergen, Pieter Voigt, Maciej Kolowca, Vincent T.H.B.M. Smit, Soeresh T. Somer, and Robert A. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Off-pump mitral valve repair using the Coapsys device: a pilot study in a pacing-induced mitral regurgitation model
	Kiyotaka Fukamachi, Masahiro Inoue, Zoran B. Popovic, Kazuyoshi Doi, Soren Schenk, Hassan Nemeh, Yoshio Ootaki, Michael W. Kopcak, Jr, Raymond Dessoffy, James D. Thomas, Richard W. Bianco, James M. Berry, and Patrick M. McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:688-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Successful treatment of massive pulmonary embolism in the 38th week of pregnancy
	Yasunobu Funakoshi, Masaaki Kato, Toru Kuratani, Norihisa Shigemura, and Mitsunori Kaneko Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:694-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pediatric thoracic lymphangiomatosis: is chest wall resection too radical?
	Kostas Papagiannopoulos, Dirk E. M. Van Raemdonck, Karen De Boeck, and Tony Lerut Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:695-697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful resuscitation of a patient with acute massive pulmonary embolism using emergent embolectomy
	Georgios P. Georghiou, Ron Brauner, Marius Berman, Alon Stamler, Lucio Glanz, Bernardo A. Vidne, and Eldad Erez Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:697-699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent intercostal herniation of the liver
	Julian E. Losanoff, Bruce W. Richman, and James W. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:699-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Migrating pleural mesothelial cyst
	Michael J. Walker, Steven C. Sieber, and Shaliz Boorboor Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:701-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of stab-wound laceration of the aortic arch using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest
	Rainald Seitelberger, Jan Bialy, and Maria A. Rajek Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:703-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Bartonella henselae endocarditis in the nucleation of aortic valvular calcification
	John J. Ghidoni Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:704-706. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dissection in a pulmonary autograft
	Edward H. Kincaid, James D. Maloney, Sidney W. Lavender, II, and Neal D. Kon Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:707-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary endarterectomy and stent removal after iatrogenic perforation
	Toshihiro Fukui, Shuichiro Takanashi, Wahei Mihara, Kazunori Ishikawa, and Yasuyuki Hosoda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:708-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Failure of argatroban anticoagulation during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
	Mark A. Cannon, John Butterworth, Robert D. Riley, and Jacqueline M. Hyland Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:711-713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accessory mitral valve tissue causing severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in an adult
	Yoshikazu Aoka, Naoko Ishizuka, Yasunari Sakomura, Hirotaka Nagashima, Masatoshi Kawana, Akihiko Kawai, and Hiroshi Kasanuki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:713-715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful salvage of inferior vena cava rupture during reoperative repair for ascending aortic aneurysm
	Chien-Chang Chen and Shih-Rong Hsieh Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:715-718. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic valve replacement in a patient with a patent internal thoracic artery graft
	Takashi Ueda, Tetsuji Kawata, Hidehito Sakaguchi, Nobuoki Tabayashi, Takehisa Abe, Tomoaki Hirose, and Shigeki Taniguchi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:718-720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful biventricular assistance after heart transplantation
	Jose M. Arribas, Domingo A. Pascual, Francisco Gutiérrez, Víctor Ray, Julio García-Puente, Mariano Valdés, and Ramón Arcas Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:720-721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left atrial appendage aneurysm in a child
	Yoshihisa Tanoue, Hideaki Kado, Yuichi Shiokawa, and Koichi Sagawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:721-723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Uniportal VATS wedge pulmonary resections
	Gaetano Rocco, Antonio Martin-Ucar, and Eliseo Passera Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:726-728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Posterior mitral valve restoration for ischemic regurgitation
	Pino Fundarò, Marco Pocar, Andrea Moneta, Francesco Donatelli, and Adalberto Grossi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:729-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimizing use of the octopus system for off-pump total arterial myocardial revascularization with the TY graft
	Calin Vicol, Georg D. A. Nollert, Helmut Mair, and Bruno Reichart Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:731-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Autologous repair of supravalvar pulmonic stenosis
	Emile A. Bacha, Robert Kalimi, Joanne P. Starr, Jose Quinones, and Peter Koenig Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:734-736. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Immunosuppression and xenotransplantation of cells for cardiac repair
	Yong-Fu Xiao, Jiang-Yong Min, and James P. Morgan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:737-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-pump myocardial revascularization is associated with less incidence of stroke in elderly patients
	Thanos Athanasiou, Sharif Al-Ruzzeh, Pankaj Kumar, Mary-Clare Crossman, Mohamed Amrani, John R. Pepper, Rex Del Stanbridge, Roberto Casula, and Brian Glenville Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:745-753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Discrepancy in serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels by measuring kits
	Noriyoshi Sawabata, Masayoshi Inoue, Shin-ichi Takeda, and Hajime Maeda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:754. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Discrepancy in serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels by measuring kits: Reply
	Gianfranco Buccheri Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:754. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blunt chest trauma and tube thoracostomy
	Atike Tekeli and Serdar Akgun Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:754-755. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blunt chest trauma and tube thoracostomy: Reply
	Jacques T. Janson, David G. Harris, Johann Pretorius, and Gawie J. Rossouw Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:755. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cefazolin prophylaxis during cardiac operations
	Jean-Jacques Lehot Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:755-756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cefazolin prophylaxis during cardiac operations: Reply
	Bruce J. Leavitt, Erika K. Fellinger, and James C. Hebert Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Statue with clubbed feet: another reading
	Bernard G. Vasseur, Philippe Lerch, and Marc L. Sage Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Statue with clubbed feet: another reading: Reply
	Daniel Roux, Bertrand Léobon, Antoine Mugniot, Chantal Diana, Yves Glock, and Gérard Fournial Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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