Hawley H. Seiler Resident Award Paper:

Results of aortic valve-sparing operations: Experience with remodeling and reimplantation procedures in 65 patients
	Brian T. Bethea, Torin P. Fitton, Diane E. Alejo, Christopher J. Barreiro, Stephen M. Cattaneo, Harry C. Dietz, Philip J. Spevak, Joao A. C. Lima, Vincent L. Gott, and Duke E. Cameron Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:767-772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Outcomes after resection of giant emphysematous bullae
	Paul H. Schipper, Bryan F. Meyers, Richard J. Battafarano, Tracey J. Guthrie, G. Alexander Patterson, and Joel D. Cooper Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:976-982. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sports-related spontaneous pneumomediastinum
	Petros Mihos, Konstantinos Potaris, Ioannis Gakidis, Evangelos Mazaris, Emmanuel Sarras, and Zois Kontos Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:983-986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery of mediastinal bronchogenic cysts in adults: A single-center experience
	Thomas Weber, Thierry C. Roth, Morris Beshay, Peter Herrmann, Robert Stein, and Ralph A. Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:987-991. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognosis of thymic epithelial tumors according to the new World Health Organization histologic classification
	Moo Suk Park, Kyung Young Chung, Kil Dong Kim, Woo Ick Yang, Jae Ho Chung, Young Sam Kim, Joon Chang, Joo Hang Kim, Sung Kyu Kim, and Se Kyu Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:992-997. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Juan Rosai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:997-998. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recent results of postoperative mortality for surgical resections in lung cancer
	Shun-ichi Watanabe, Hisao Asamura, Kenji Suzuki, and Ryosuke Tsuchiya Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:999-1002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1002-1003. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of histologic type and smoking status on interpretation of serum carcinoembryonic antigen value in non–small cell lung carcinoma
	Morihito Okada, Wataru Nishio, Toshihiko Sakamoto, Kazuya Uchino, Tsuyoshi Yuki, Akio Nakagawa, and Noriaki Tsubota Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1004-1009. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Marc de Perrot Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1009-1010. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A clinicopathological study of resected adenocarcinoma 2 cm or less in diameter
	Norihiko Ikeda, Junichi Maeda, Koichi Yashima, Masahiro Tsuboi, Harubumi Kato, Soichi Akada, and Shinya Okada Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1011-1016. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The accuracy of integrated PET-CT compared with dedicated pet alone for the staging of patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer
	Robert James Cerfolio, Buddhiwardhani Ojha, Ayesha S. Bryant, Vanguru Raghuveer, James M. Mountz, and Alfred A. Bartolucci Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1017-1023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical management of thoracic malignancies invading the heart or great vessels
	Bernard J. Park, Matthew Bacchetta, Manjit S. Bains, Robert J. Downey, Raja Flores, Valerie W. Rusch, and Leonard N. Girardi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1024-1030. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopy using a substernal handport for palpation
	Frank C. Detterbeck and Thomas M. Egan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1031-1036. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Incidence of anemia in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced esophagogastric cancer
	Verena Voelter, Christoph Schuhmacher, Raymonde Busch, Christian Peschel, Jörg Rüdiger Siewert, and Florian Lordick Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1037-1041. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of inhibition of multiple steps of angiogenesis in syngeneic murine pleural mesothelioma
	Robert E. Merritt, Reiko E. Yamada, Nabil Wasif, Ronald G. Crystal, and Robert J. Korst Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1042-1051. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective division of T3 rami communicantes (T3 ramicotomy) in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis
	Doo Yun Lee, Do Hyung Kim, and Hyo Chae Paik Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1052-1055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

The Ross procedure: Long-term clinical and echocardiographic follow-up
	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Paolo Masetti, Nancy J. Nickerson, Catherine F. Castner, William D. Shannon, and Victor G. Dávila-Román Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:773-781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Redo-aortic valve replacement after previous bilateral internal thoracic artery bypass grafting
	Hitoshi Hirose, Inderjit S. Gill, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:782-785. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
St. Jude Medical Toronto biologic aortic root prosthesis: Early FDA phase II IDE study results
	Thomas G. Gleason, Tirone E. David, Joseph S. Coselli, John W. Hammon, Jr, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:786-793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation does not increase mortality or improve long-term survival in patients undergoing coronary artery revascularization: A propensity analysis
	Michael D. Diodato, Marc R. Moon, Michael K. Pasque, Hendrick B. Barner, Nader Moazami, Jennifer S. Lawton, Marci S. Bailey, Tracey J. Guthrie, Bryan F. Meyers, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:794-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Consequence of atrial fibrillation and the risk of embolism after percutaneous mitral commissurotomy: The necessity of the maze procedure
	Hiroyuki Nakajima, Junjiro Kobayashi, Ko Bando, Yoshio Yasumura, Satoshi Nakatani, Kohji Kimura, Kazuo Niwaya, Osamu Tagusari, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:800-805. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Lynda Mickleborough Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:805-806. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of mitral surgery in octogenarians with isolated nonrheumatic mitral regurgitation
	Vincenzo DiGregorio, Kenton J. Zehr, Thomas A. Orszulak, Charles J. Mullany, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:807-813. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Christopher Blauth Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:813-814. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extensive use of polytetrafluoroethylene artificial grafts for prolapse of posterior mitral leaflet
	Yukihiro Tomita, Hisataka Yasui, Toshiro Iwai, Takahiro Nishida, Shigeki Morita, Munetaka Masuda, Tetsuro Sano, Yosuke Nishimura, and Hideki Tatewaki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:815-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selecting patients with mitral regurgitation and left ventricular dysfunction for isolated mitral valve surgery
	Constance K. Haan, Cristina I. Cabral, Donald A. Conetta, Laura P. Coombs, and Fred H. Edwards Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:820-825. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral and tricuspid valve repair in patients with previous mediastinal radiation therapy
	Juan A. Crestanello, Christopher G. A. McGregor, Gordon K. Danielson, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, Thomas A. Orszulak, Charles J. Mullany, Francisco J. Puga, Kenton J. Zehr, Cathy Schleck, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:826-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical outcomes with the Hancock II bioprosthetic valve
	Roy G. Masters, Michel Haddad, Andrew L. Pipe, John P. Veinot, and Thierry Mesana Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:832-836. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Determinants of early and late outcome for reoperations of the proximal aorta
	Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, III, Eyal Porat, Shafi Mohamed, Robert Kincade, Tam T. Huynh, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:837-845. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Magnetic resonance angiographic localization of the artery of Adamkiewicz for spinal cord blood supply
	Nobuyoshi Kawaharada, Kiyofumi Morishita, Hideki Hyodoh, Yasuaki Fujisawa, Johji Fukada, Yoshikazu Hachiro, Yoshihiko Kurimoto, and Tomio Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:846-851. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John A. Elefteriades and Jeffrey Weinreb Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:851-852. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Type A acute aortic dissection: Immediate and mid-term results of emergency aortic replacement with the aid of gelatin resorcin formalin glue
	Mitsumasa Hata, Motomi Shiono, Akira Sezai, Mitsuru Iida, Nanao Negishi, and Yukiyasu Sezai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:853-857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:857. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduction aortoplasty and external wrapping for moderately sized tubular ascending aortic aneurysm with concomitant operations
	Sinan Arsan, Serdar Akgun, Nuri Kurtoglu, Tekin Yildirim, and Bulent Tekinsoy Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:858-861. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Transesophageal echocardiography for detecting extrapulmonary thrombi during pulmonary embolectomy
	Peter Rosenberger, Stanton K. Shernan, Tomislav Mihaljevic, and Holger K. Eltzschig Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:862-866. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Patricia A. Thistlethwaite and Gerald R. Manecke Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:866. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left anterior descending coronary endarterectomy: Early and late results in 196 consecutive patients
	John G. Byrne, Alexandros N. Karavas, Tomas Gudbjartson, Marzia Leacche, James D. Rawn, Gregory S. Couper, Robert J. Rizzo, Lawrence H. Cohn, and Sary F. Aranki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:867-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hendrick Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:873-874. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transmyocardial revascularization using an XeCl excimer laser: Results of a randomized trial
	Jos A. P. van der Sloot, Menno Huikeshoven, Raymond Tukkie, Hein J. Verberne, Jan van der Meulen, Berthe L. F. van Eck-Smit, Martin J. C. van Gemert, Jan G. P. Tijssen, and Johan F. Beek Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:875-881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Charles R. Bridges Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:881-882. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Detection of anti-hsp70 immunoglobulin G antibodies indicates better outcome in coronary artery bypass grafting patients suffering from severe preoperative angina
	Sebastian Vogt, Irene Portig, Björn Kusch, Sabine Pankuweit, Abdul Sami Sirat, Dirk Troitzsch, Bernhard Maisch, and Rainer Moosdorf Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:883-889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Daniel R. Meldrum Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:889. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of older donor age on risk for mortality after heart transplantation
	Dipin Gupta, Valentino Piacentino, III, Mahender Macha, Arun K. Singhal, John P. Gaughan, James B. McClurken, Bruce I. Goldman, Carol A. Fisher, Dan Beltramo, John Monacchio, Howard J. Eisen, and Satoshi Furukawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:890-899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changes in right ventricular dimensions and performance after passive cardiac containment
	Alexander Lembcke, Simon Dushe, Steffen Sonntag, Christian Kloeters, Christian N. H. Enzweiler, Till H. Wiese, Bernd Hamm, Franz-Xaver Kleber, and Wolfgang F. Konertz Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:900-905. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sleep deprivation does not affect operative results in cardiac surgery
	Peter I. Ellman, Marianna G. Law, Carlos Tache-Leon, T. Brett Reece, Thomas S. Maxey, Benjamin B. Peeler, John A. Kern, Curtis G. Tribble, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:906-911. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative sternal dehiscence in obese patients: Incidence and prevention
	J. Ernesto Molina, Rachel Saik-Leng Lew, and Kasi J. Hyland Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:912-917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricularization of the atrialized chamber: A concept of Ebstein's anomaly repair
	Michael V. Ullmann, Sabine Born, Christian Sebening, Matthias Gorenflo, Herbert E. Ulmer, and Siegfried Hagl Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:918-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Edward L. Bove Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:924-925. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomic reconstruction for recurrent aortic obstruction in infants and children
	Daniel J. DiBardino, Jeffrey S. Heinle, Grace C. Kung, Glenn T. Leonard, Jr, Emmett D. McKenzie, Jason T. Su, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:926-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemodynamic status after the Norwood procedure: A comparison of right ventricle–to–pulmonary artery connection versus modified blalock-taussig shunt
	Scott M. Bradley, Janet M. Simsic, Tim C. McQuinn, David M. Habib, Girish S. Shirali, and Andrew M. Atz Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:933-941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Increased vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with cyanotic congenital heart diseases may not be normalized after a Fontan type operation
	Kenji Suda, Masahiko Matsumura, Setsuko Miyanish, Kyokun Uehara, Takaaki Sugita, and Masahiko Matsumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:942-946. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Flavian M. Lupinetti Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:946-947. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Apoptosis-related mitochondrial dysfunction in the early postoperative neonatal lamb heart
	Christopher A. Caldarone, Elesa W. Barner, Lixing Wang, Mohsen Karimi, Christopher E. Mascio, James M. Hammel, Jeffrey L. Segar, Changqing Du, and Thomas D. Scholz Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:948-955. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Myocardial and pulmonary effects of aqueous oxygen with acute hypoxia
	Antonio F. Corno, Yves Boone, Iker Mallabiabarrena, Monique Augstburger, Piergiorgio Tozzi, Enrico Ferrari, and Ludwig K. von Segesser Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:956-960. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Myocardial protection with postconditioning is not enhanced by ischemic preconditioning
	Michael E. Halkos, Faraz Kerendi, Joel S. Corvera, Ning-Ping Wang, Hajime Kin, Christopher S. Payne, He-Ying Sun, Robert A. Guyton, Jakob Vinten-Johansen, and Zhi-Qing Zhao Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:961-969. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert Lasley Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:969. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pinacidil improves contractile function and intracellular calcium handling in isolated cardiac myocytes exposed to simulated cardioplegic arrest
	Ru Lin, Ze-Wei Zhang, Qi-Xing Xiong, Chun-Mei Cao, Qiang Shu, Iain C. Bruce, and Qiang Xia Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:970-975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Compression of the left main bronchus and pulmonary artery after entire aortic replacement with Dacron arterial grafts
	Joris W. J. Vriend, Lilian J. Meijboom, Gijs J. Nollen, René E. Jonkers, Bas A. J. M. De Mol, and Barbara J. M. Mulder Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e54-e55. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Persistent Gastric Stump–Pleural Fistula With Circumscribed Pleural Empyema: A Single Approach for a Twofold Problem
	Alfredo Cesario, Domenico Galetta, Stefano Margaritora, Andrea Tringali, Lucio Petruzziello, Venanzio Porziella, Kenji Kawamukai, and Pierluigi Granone Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e56-e57. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular stenting for aortic dissection with lower extremity malperfusion
	M. Erwin S. H. Tan, Wim J. Morshuis, Sjef M. P. G. Ernst, Karl M. E. Dossche, and Marc A. A. M. Schepens Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1098. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of a vertical vein using magnetic resonance imaging
	Andrew L. Rivard, Khan M. Siddiqui, Frederick K. Emge, and Christian L. Gilbert Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1099. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Epicardial pulmonary vein isolation with a hook-shaped cryoprobe to treat atrial fibrillation
	Hiroshi Kubota, Shinichi Takamoto, Toshiya Ohtsuka, Hidehito Endo, Masaya Sato, Tatsuo Fujiki, and Kenichi Sudo Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1056-1059. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A novel, form-stable, anatomically curved vascular prosthesis for replacement of the thoracic aorta
	Martin Misfeld, Michael Scharfschwerdt, and Hans-H. Sievers Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1060-1063. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1063. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Pericardial synovial sarcoma: 14-year survival with multimodality therapy
	Gerry Van der Mieren, Stefan Willems, Raf Sciot, Herlinde Dumez, Allan Van Oosterom, Willem Flameng, and Paul Herijgers Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e41-e42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary cardiac paraganglioma
	Ryszard W. Lupinski, Sriram Shankar, Thirugnanam Agasthian, Chong Hee Lim, and Kent Mancer Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e43-e44. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful aortic root remodeling for repair of a dilated pulmonary autograft after a ross-Konno procedure in early childhood
	Shintaro Nemoto, Catherine Sudarshan, and Christian P. R. Brizard Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e45-e47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aerosolized iloprost as a bridge to lung transplantation in a patient with cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension
	Pierre Tissières, Laurent Nicod, Constance Barazzone-Argiroffo, Peter C. Rimensberger, and Maurice Beghetti Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e48-e50. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lymphangioma of the esophagus: Surgical treatment
	Yong Han Yoon, Kwang Ho Kim, Wan Ki Baek, Joung Taek Kim, Kuk Hui Son, Jee Young Han, and Jung Il Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e51-e53. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morphological and functional magnetic resonance imaging after heterotopic heart transplantation
	Konstantin Nikolaou, Marion Weis, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Bruno Reichart, and Maximilian F. Reiser Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1064-1066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt for acute right ventricular failure in an adult patient
	Takashi Kunihara, Vakhtang Dzindzibadze, Diana Aicher, and Hans-Joachim Schäfers Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1066-1068. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudoaneurysm of homograft placed in right ventricular outflow tract
	Sudhir K. Pillai, Haritha P. S. Reddy, Snehal Kulkarni, Kona S. Murthy, and Kotturathu M. Cherian Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1068-1070. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnostic criteria for penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the thoracic aorta
	Shigeki Kimura, Makoto Noda, Michio Usui, and Mitsuaki Isobe Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1070-1072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stent-graft placement combined with percutaneous fenestration for the treatment of aortic dissection in a patient at risk of developing renal ischemia
	Noriyuki Kato, Tadanori Hirano, Masaki Ishida, Uhito Yuasa, Takatsugu Shimono, and Kan Takeda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1072-1075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open aortic surgical repair for left hemi-arch stent-graft failure
	Vincenzo Rampoldi, Santi Trimarchi, Paolo Righini, Valerio Tolva, and Luigi Inglese Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1075-1078. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary-coronary radial artery graft for single, distal LAD lesion
	Dusko G. Nezic, Milan V. Cirkovic, Aleksandar M. Knezevic, and Ljupco A. Mangovski Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1078-1080. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Application of cabrol technique to off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting using radial artery
	Won-Min Jo, Chan-Young Na, Man-Jong Baek, and Sam-Sae Oh Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1081-1082. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in an adult with systemic collateral circulation to the left coronary artery
	Alfredo J. Rodrigues, Walter V. A. Vicente, Solange Bassetto, and Adilson Scorzoni Filho Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1082-1084. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
AIDS-related cardiac tamponade: Is surgical drainage justified?
	Theodosios J. Dosios, Nikolaos P. Theakos, Dimitrios C. Angouras, Olga I. Katsarou, and Panayiotis J. Asimacopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1084-1085. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericarditis as complication of appendicitis
	Edward C. T. H. Tan, Paul N. M. A. Rieu, Aagje Nijveld, Ad P. C. M. Backx, Jacques F. G. M. Meis, and René S. V. M. Severijnen Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1086-1088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial hepatic vein diversion in pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in congenital heart disease
	Enrico Aidala, Enrico Chiappa, Maria Teresa Cascarano, Andrea Valori, and Pietro Angelo Abbruzzese Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1089-1090. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit and modified Blalock-Taussig shunt hemodynamics after the Norwood operation
	Richard G. Ohye, Achiau Ludomirsky, Eric J. Devaney, and Edward L. Bove Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1090-1093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sleeve resection of a transcarinal bronchial carcinoid after laser debulking
	Matthew R. Mulloy, Charles Anderson, Oliver Lao, and Darryl Weiman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1093-1095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sudden cardiac herniation 6 months after right pneumonectomy
	Friso T. Zandberg, Stephen J. M. E. Verbeke, Repke J. Snijder, Willem H. Dalinghaus, Simone M. Roeffel, and Henry A. Van Swieten Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1095-1097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Median sternotomy for reoperation of the distal aortic arch in postcoarctectomy patients
	Joris W. J. Vriend, Barbara J. M. Mulder, Paul H. Schoof, and Mark G. Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e58-e60. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical anterior ventricular restoration in patients with aortic regurgitation
	Pasala S. Ravichandran, Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Constantine L. Athanasuleas, and Gerald D. Buckberg Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1100-1102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The mammary loop: How to do an adjustable "Y" graft with the left internal thoracic artery
	Lucian Stoica, Sidney Chocron, Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz, Djamel Kaili, and Joseph-Philippe Etievent Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1103-1104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A new method for graft tailoring in hemiarch replacement
	Norihiko Shiiya and Keishu Yasuda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1105-1106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A simple solution for management of the postpneumonectomy empyema cavity
	Michael S. Kent, Robert J. Korst, Lloyd B. Gayle, Jeffrey L. Port, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1107-1108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Apoptosis: Pathophysiology and therapeutic implications for the cardiac surgeon
	Ali Khoynezhad, Ziba Jalali, and Anthony J. Tortolani Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1109-1118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Recommendations for the proper placement of the deep pericardial retraction suture in off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery
	Vipin Zamvar Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1130-1131. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Some technical considerations on the prevention of bleeding caused by sutures in the posterior pericardium in off-pump coronary artery bypass operations
	Ricardo de Carvalho Lima Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1130. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modification of bicaval anastomosis for orthotopic cardiac transplantation
	Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1130. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic ball-valve prosthesis after 38 years
	Robert S. Litwak Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1131. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benefits of off-pump bypass on neurologic function
	Reza Motallebzadeh and Marjan Jahangiri Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1131-1132. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of the trachea with an autologous aortic graft
	Heike Mertsching, Thorsten Walles, and Paolo Macchiarini Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1132-1133. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benefits of off-pump bypass on neurologic function: Reply
	Jeffrey D. Lee, Shay J. Lee, William T. Tsushima, Hideko Yamauchi, William T. Lau, Jordan Popper, David Johnson, Helen Petrovitch, and Collin R. Dang Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1132. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The importance of obstructed and unobstructed segments to be resected in predicting postoperative FEV1
	Erkan Yildirim Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1133-1134. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of the trachea with an autologous aortic graft: Reply
	Emmanuel Martinod and Alain F. Carpentier Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1133. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

New Location for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Editorial Office
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:781. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Internet discussion forum
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:799. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Requirements for recertification/maintenance of certification in 2005
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:814. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery regarding trainees and candidates for certification who are called to military service related to the war on terrorism
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:917. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Notice from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:947. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association: Fifty-First Annual Meeting
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:955. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Forty-First Annual Meeting
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:986. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education grants, fellowships, and career development awards
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1036. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fifty-First Annual Meeting November 4–6, 2004 Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel Cancun, Mexico
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1119. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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