Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Are Thoracic Surgeons Ethically Obligated to Serve as Expert Witnesses for the Plaintiff?
	Donald C. Watson, Jr, Francis Robicsek, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1137-1141. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Mentorship, Women Thoracic Surgeons, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
	John R. Benfield and Leslie J. Kohman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1135-1136. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Utility of PET, CT, and EUS to Identify Pathologic Responders in Esophageal Cancer
	Stephen G. Swisher, Mary Maish, Jeremy J. Erasmus, Arlene M. Correa, Jaffer A. Ajani, Robert Bresalier, Ritsuko Komaki, Homer Macapinlac, Reginald F. Munden, Joe B. Putnam, David Rice, W. Roy Smythe, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Garrett L. Walsh, Tsung T. Wu, and Jack A. Roth Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1152-1160. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Prognostic Importance of Immunohistochemically Detected Node Metastases in Resected Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
	Tara A. Waterman, Jeffrey A. Hagen, Jeffrey H. Peters, Steven R. DeMeester, Clive R. Taylor, and Tom R. DeMeester Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1161-1169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reducing Hospital Morbidity and Mortality Following Esophagectomy
	B. Zane Atkins, Ashish S. Shah, Kelley A. Hutcheson, Jennifer H. Mangum, Theodore N. Pappas, David H. Harpole, Jr, and Thomas A. D'Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1170-1176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Factors Affecting Postoperative Course and Survival After En Bloc Resection for Esophageal Carcinoma
	Christophe Mariette, Guillaume Taillier, Isabelle Van Seuningen, and Jean-Pierre Triboulet Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1177-1183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Resection of Superior Vena Cava for Lung Carcinoma: Prognostic Significance of Patterns of Superior Vena Cava Invasion
	Kenji Suzuki, Hisao Asamura, Shun-ichi Watanabe, and Ryosuke Tsuchiya Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1184-1189. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Imprint Cytology for Detecting Metastasis of Lung Cancer in Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
	Kenichi Okubo, Tatsuo Kato, Akira Hara, Naoki Yoshimi, Keiichi Takeda, and Fumihiko Iwao Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1190-1193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatments for Multiple Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
	Masao Nakata, Shigeki Sawada, Motohiro Yamashita, Hideyuki Saeki, Akira Kurita, Shigemitsu Takashima, and Kazuo Tanemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1194-1199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Resection After Curative Intent Radiotherapy (>59 Gy) and Concurrent Chemotherapy in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
	Joshua R. Sonett, Mohan Suntharalingam, Martin J. Edelman, Ashish B. Patel, Ziv Gamliel, Austin Doyle, Peter Hausner, and Mark Krasna Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1200-1205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Jeffrey M. Piehler Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1206. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Proteasome Inhibition Sensitizes Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer to Gemcitabine-Induced Apoptosis
	Chadrick E. Denlinger, Brian K. Rundall, Michael D. Keller, and David R. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1207-1214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Quantitative Lung Scintigraphy to Predict Postoperative Pulmonary Function in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Lobectomy
	Thida Win, Clare M. Laroche, Ashley M. Groves, Carol White, Francis C. Wells, Andrew J. Ritchie, and Angela D. Tasker Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1215-1218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chest Wall Desmoid Tumors: Results of Surgical Intervention
	Abbas E. Abbas, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, Mark S. Allen, Cathy D. Schleck, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1219-1223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes after Large Pulmonary Resection for Germ Cell Tumors After Bleomycin-Combination Chemotherapy
	Rafael S. Andrade, Kenneth A. Kesler, Jamison L. Wilson, Jo Ann Brooks, Brett D. Reichwage, Karen M. Rieger, Lawrence H. Einhorn, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1224-1228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Robert McKenna, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1228-1229. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation after Lung Transplantation: Evolving Technique Improves Outcomes
	Takahiho Oto, Franklin Rosenfeldt, Michael Rowland, Adrian Pick, Marc Rabinov, Arthur Preovolos, Gregory Snell, Trevor Williams, and Donald Esmore Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1230-1235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Training Residents in Mitral Valve Surgery
	Roger J. F. Baskett, Dimitri Kalavrouziotis, Karen J. Buth, Gregory M. Hirsch, and John A. P. Sullivan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1236-1240. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival After Mitral Valve Replacement: Rationale for Surgery Before Occurrence of Severe Symptoms
	Laila Hellgren, Per Kvidal, Lars-Gunnar Hörte, Ulla-Brith Krusemo, and Elisabeth Ståhle Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1241-1247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Dynamic Anterior Mitral Annulus
	Landi M. Parish, Benjamin M. Jackson, Yoshiharu Enomoto, Robert C. Gorman, and Joseph H. Gorman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1248-1255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Results After Combined Repair of Aortic Arch Aneurysms by Sequential Transposition of the Supra-Aortic Branches and Consecutive Endovascular Stent-Graft Placement
	Martin Czerny, Daniel Zimpfer, Tatjana Fleck, Wolfgang Hofmann, Maria Schoder, Manfred Cejna, Paul Stampfl, Johannes Lammer, Ernst Wolner, and Martin Grabenwoger Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1256-1260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Endovascular Stent-Grafting for Life-Threatening Acute Type B Aortic Dissections
	Lennart F. Duebener, Peter Lorenzen, Gert Richardt, Martin Misfeld, Axel Nötzold, Franz Hartmann, Hans-Hinrich Sievers, and Volker Geist Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1261-1266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Michael Reardon Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1266-1267. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome and Prognostic Predictors of Medically Treated Acute Type B Aortic Dissections
	Seiji Onitsuka, Hidetoshi Akashi, Keiichiro Tayama, Teiji Okazaki, Kenji Ishihara, Shinichi Hiromatsu, and Shigeaki Aoyagi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1268-1273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does the Arterial Cannulation Site for Circulatory Arrest Influence Stroke Risk?
	Lars G. Svensson, Eugene H. Blackstone, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Bruce W. Lytle, Gonzalo Gonzalez-Stawinski, Poseidon Varvitsiotis, Michael K. Banbury, Patrick M. McCarthy, Gösta B. Pettersson, and Delos M. Cosgrove Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1274-1284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Femoral Cannulation is Safe for Type A Dissection Repair
	Daniel S. Fusco, Richard K. Shaw, Maryann Tranquilli, Gary S. Kopf, and John A. Elefteriades Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1285-1289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Flow Dynamics of the Internal Thoracic and Radial Artery T-Graft
	David G. Affleck, Hendrick B. Barner, Marci S. Bailey, Loretta A. Perry, Hersh Maniar, Sunil M. Prasad, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1290-1294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Papaverine Delivery to the Internal Mammary Artery Pedicle Effectively Treats Spasm
	Dhru S. Girard, John P. Sutton, III, Timothy H. Williams, Arthur J. Crumbley, III, James L. Zellner, John M. Kratz, and Fred A. Crawford Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1295-1298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prostacyclin Reduces Incidence of Myocardial Damage After Coronary Endarterectomy
	Zivojin S. Jonjev, Svetozar Nicin, Vujadin Mujovic, Ljuborad Petrovic, and Ninoslav Radovanovic Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1299-1303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Revascularization of the Total Coronary System: Clinical Outcome and Angiographic Evaluation
	Osamu Tagusari, Junjiro Kobayashi, Ko Bando, Kazuo Niwaya, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Takeshi Nakatani, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1304-1311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intimal Hyperplasia and Expression of Transforming Growth Factor-ß1 in Saphenous Veins and Internal Mammary Arteries Before Coronary Artery Surgery
	Reinhard Friedl, Jun Li, Bernd Schumacher, Hartmut Hanke, Johannes Waltenberger, Andreas Hannekum, and Sylvia Stracke Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1312-1318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Harvesting Techniques Affect the Integrity of the Radial Artery: An Electron Microscopic Evaluation
	Mustafa Emir, M. Kamil Gol, Kanat Ozisik, Vedat Bakuy, Mustafa F. Sargon, Soner Yavas, Kerim Cagli, Kamer Kilinc, and Erol Sener Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1319-1325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
What is the Optimal Channel Density for Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization?
	Samdeep K. Mouli, Jeffrey Fronza, Rodney Greene, Emmanuel S. Robert, and Keith A. Horvath Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1326-1331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fenoldopam Prophylaxis of Postoperative Acute Renal Failure in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients
	Marco Ranucci, Giorgio Soro, Nicoletta Barzaghi, Alessandro Locatelli, Gianbeppe Giordano, Angelo Vavassori, Aldo Manzato, Chiara Melchiorri, Tiziana Bove, Glauco Juliano, and Maria Francesca Uslenghi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1332-1337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Madhav Swaminathan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1337-1338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Effectiveness of Leukocyte Filtration During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
	Theodoros E. Karaiskos, George M. Palatianos, Constantine D. Triantafillou, George H. Kantidakis, George M. Astras, Emmanuel G. Papadakis, and Mary I. Vassili Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1339-1344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heterotopic Heart Transplantation: An Expanding Role in the Twenty-First Century?
	Andrew E. Newcomb, Donald S. Esmore, Franklin L. Rosenfeldt, Meroula Richardson, and Silvana F. Marasco Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1345-1350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Hermann Reichenspurner Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1350-1351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trends and Outcomes in Transplantation for Complex Congenital Heart Disease: 1984 to 2004
	Jonathan M. Chen, Ryan R. Davies, Seema R. Mital, Michelle L. Mercando, Linda J. Addonizio, Sean P. Pinney, Daphne T. Hsu, Jacqueline M. Lamour, Jan M. Quaegebeur, and Ralph S. Mosca Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1352-1361. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimizing Donor Heart Outcome After Prolonged Storage With Endothelial Function Analysis and Continuous Perfusion
	Robert S. Poston, Junyan Gu, Deyanira Prastein, Fred Gage, John W. Hoffman, Michael Kwon, Agnes Azimzadeh, Richard N. Pierson, III, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1362-1370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reevaluation of Histomorphometric Analysis of Lung Tissue in Decision Making for Better Patient Selection for Fontan-Type Operations
	Katsuhide Maeda, Shigeo Yamaki, Hideaki Kado, Toshihide Asou, Arata Murakami, and Shinichi Takamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1371-1381. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bovine Valved Xenograft in Pulmonary Position: Medium-Term Follow-Up With Excellent Hemodynamics and Freedom From Calcification
	Antonio F. Corno, Salah D. Qanadli, Nicole Sekarski, Simona Artemisia, Michel Hurni, Piergiorgio Tozzi, and Ludwig K. von Segesser Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1382-1388. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Analysis of Oxygen Consumption and Oxygen Delivery in Euthermic Infants After Cardiopulmonary Bypass With Modified Ultrafiltration
	Jia Li, Andreas Hoschtitzky, Meredith L. Allen, Martin J. Elliott, and Andrew N. Redington Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1389-1396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Epicardial Microwave Ablation Lesions: Histology Versus Electrophysiology
	Thomas J. van Brakel, Gil Bolotin, Kenneth J. Salleng, L. Wiley Nifong, Maurits A. Allessie, W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr, and Jos G. Maessen Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1397-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Status of Surgery for Rheumatic Carditis in Children
	Neal D. Hillman, Lloyd Y. Tani, L. George Veasy, Linda L. Lambert, Gregory B. Di Russo, Donald B. Doty, Edwin C. McGough, and John A. Hawkins Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1403-1408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Myocardial Infarction by Epicardial Deposition of Bone Marrow Cell-Coated Muscle Patch in a Murine Model
	Laurent Barandon, Thierry Couffinhal, Pascale Dufourcq, Philippe Alzieu, Danièle Daret, Claude Deville, and Cécile Duplàa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1409-1417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Increased Transcription Factor Expression and Permeability of the Blood Brain Barrier Associated With Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Lambs
	Marco Cavaglia, Shivaprakash G. Seshadri, James E. Marchand, Carrie L. Ochocki, Roger B. B. Mee, and Paula M. Bokesch Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1418-1425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraaortic Balloon Pumping Improves Hemodynamics and Right Ventricular Efficiency in Acute Ischemic Right Ventricular Failure
	Dag Nordhaug, Tor Steensrud, Stig Muller, Kjell Vidar Husnes, and Truls Myrmel Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1426-1432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of a New Phosphodiesterase Enzyme Type V Inhibitor (UK 343-664) Versus Milrinone in a Porcine Model of Acute Pulmonary Hypertension
	Felipe Urdaneta, Jessica L. Willert, Thomas Beaver, Bhiken Naik, David S. Kirby, and Emilio B. Lobato Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1433-1437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Right Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm After Modified Norwood Procedure
	Clifford L. Cua, Darshak Sanghavi, Stephan Voss, Peter C. Laussen, Pedro del Nido, Audrey Marshall, and Roger E. Breitbart Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e72-e73. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
False Aneurysm in Pulmonary Sequestration
	Poo-Sing Wong, Aneez D. B. Ahmed, and Chuen-Neng Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1477. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudoaneurysm after Bentall Operation Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiography
	Harumasa Yasuda, Nobuo Sakagoshi, Young-Jae Lim, and Masayoshi Mishima Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1478. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

New Tubular Bioabsorbable Knitted Airway Stent: Feasibility Assessment for Delivery and Deployment in a Dog Model
	Yukihito Saito, Ken-ichiro Minami, Hiroyuki Kaneda, Takayuki Okada, Tomohiro Maniwa, Yoshiro Araki, Hiroji Imamura, Hirokazu Yamada, Keiji Igaki, and Hideo Tamai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1438-1440. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multivessel, All-Arterial, Off-Pump Surgical Revascularization Without Disruption of the Thoracic Skeleton
	Thomas A. Vassiliades, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1441-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Antonio M. Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1445. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Combined Late Diagnosed Right Main Bronchial Disruption and Chylothorax From Blunt Chest Trauma
	Cemal Ozcelik, Serdar Onat, and Emin Sirri Bayar Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e61-e62. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotically-Assisted Left Atrial Fibrillation Ablation and Mitral Valve Repair Through a Right Mini-Thoracotomy
	Gil Bolotin, Alan P. Kypson, L. Wiley Nifong, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e63-e64. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysm of the Mitral Valve: A Rare Complication of Aortic Valve Endocarditis
	Michael E. Halkos, John D. Symbas, Joel M. Felner, and Panagiotis N. Symbas Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e65-e66. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Dissection and Rupture Associated With Aortopulmonary Window
	Emmanuel Le Bret, Jean Marc Lupoglazoff, Jean Bachet, Daniel Carbognani, Kamel Bouabdallah, Thierry Folliguet, and François Laborde Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e67-e68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complete Atrioventricular Canal and Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia
	Toru Okamura, Yuzo Nagase, Yasutoshi Matsumoto, In-sam Park, Fujio Mitsui, and Masao Shibairi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e69-e71. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extratracheal Biodegradable Splint to Treat Life-Threatening Tracheomalacia
	Philippe Bugmann, Peter C. Rimensberger, Afksendyios Kalangos, Constance Barazzone, Maurice Beghetti, and Florian J. W. Lang Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1446-1448. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Solitary Endobronchial Plasmacytoma
	Evgeny Edelstein, Anthony A. Gal, Karen P. Mann, Joseph I. Miller, Jr, and Kamal A. Mansour Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1448-1449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Bronchovascular Mucormycosis in a Diabetic: A Surgical Success
	Vincent J. Reid, Deborah L. Solnik, Theodoris Daskalakis, and Kedambady P. Sheka Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1449-1451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bland-White-Garland Syndrome in a 39-Year-Old Mother
	Micha Maeder, Paul R. Vogt, Peter Ammann, and Hans Rickli Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1451-1453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aspergillus Endocarditis in a Native Valve After Amphotericin B Treatment
	Anastasia N. Kotanidou, Epaminonthas Zakynthinos, Ilias Andrianakis, Dimitrios Zervakis, Ioannis Kokotsakis, Theodoros Argyrakos, Athina Argiropoulou, Georgia Margariti, and Emmanuel Douzinas Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1453-1455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mycotic Aortocoronary Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Presenting With Unstable Angina Pectoris
	Glenn A. Hirsch, Peter V. Johnston, John V. Conte, Jr, and Stephen C. Achuff Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1456-1458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective Arterialization of the Coronary Venous System
	J. Rafael Sadaba and Unnikrishnan R. Nair Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1458-1460. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
OPCAB Surgery in a Cirrhotic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patient Awaiting Liver Transplant
	Cornelia Carr and Jatin Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1460-1462. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Surgical and Endovascular Approach to Treat a Complex Aortic Coarctation Without Extracorporeal Circulation
	Thierry P. Carrel, Pascal A. Berdat, Iris Baumgartner, Hans-Peter Dinkel, and Jürg Schmidli Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1462-1465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atresia of the Right Vertebral Artery in a Patient with Acute Aortic Dissection
	Steffen Altmann, Steffen Fröhner, Anno Diegeler, and Paul P. Urbanski Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1465-1467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of a Regurgitant Pulmonary Valve with a Stentless Bioprosthesis
	Ayyaz A. Ali, James C. Halstead, Amir-Reza Hosseinpour, Ziad A. Ali, Sanjay Kumar, and John Wallwork Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1467-1468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Angiosarcoma Arising From Pulmonary Artery: Endovascular Treatment
	Marco Totaro, Fabio Miraldi, Claudia Ghiribelli, and Chiara Biscosi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1468-1470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Radiofrequency Ablation and Myxoma Resection Through a Port Access Approach
	Mustafa Guden, Belhhan Akpinar, Mehmet U. Ergenoglu, Ertan Sagbas, Ilhan Sanisoglu, and Ugur Ozbek Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1470-1472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Pericardial Tamponade from Atrial Hemangioma
	Naoyuki Sata, Yukinori Moriyama, Naokazu Hamada, Takashi Horinouchi, and Kenkichi Miyahara Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1472-1475. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
HLHS With Severe Aortic Insufficiency in a Patient With 45,X/46,XY Mosaicism
	Muhammad A. Mumtaz, Roger B. B. Mee, Athar Qureshi, Chandrakant R. Patel, and Adel K. Younoszai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1475-1476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Pleural Partition With Intrathoracic Muscle Transposition (Muscle Tent) To Manage Residual Spaces After Subtotal Pulmonary Resections
	Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:e74-e76. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simple Modification of "T. David-V" Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement to Create Graft Pseudosinuses
	Philippe Demers and D. Craig Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1479-1481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Use of Aortic Connector as Shunt During Endarterectomy of Innominate Artery
	Jaroslav Benedik, Viktor Zlocha, Jiri Mokrejs, and Jiri Ferda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1482-1483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Method to Avoid Annular Downsizing During Knot Tying
	Francesco Maisano, Andrea Blasio, Alessandro Caldarola, Carlo Savini, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1484-1485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tricuspid Valve Repair with Papillary Muscle Shortening for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation in Children
	Yoshio Ootaki, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Naoki Yoshimura, Shigeteru Oka, Masahiro Yoshida, and Tomomi Hasegawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1486-1488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

The Ross II Procedure: Pulmonary Autograft in the Mitral Position
	Thanos Athanasiou, Ashok Cherian, and Donald Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1489-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sildenafil: Emerging Cardiovascular Indications
	Shahzad G. Raja and Suneela H. Nayak Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1496-1506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Infarction Induced Ventricular Remodeling
	Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, Landi M. Parish, and Martin G. St. John-Sutton Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1507-1510. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Tracheal Ring Regeneration
	Nicholas J. Demos Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1511. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Emmanuel Martinod and Alain F. Carpentier Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1511. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Lung and Visceral Pleural Invasion
	Marc Riquet, Jalal Assouad, Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, and Christophe Foucault Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1511-1512. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Katsuhiro Nakagawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1512. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Octreotide in Bronchobiliary Fistula Management
	Michael Ong, Kouros Moozar, and Lawrence B. Cohen Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1512-1513. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Bhugwan Singh and Jaynathan Moodley Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1513. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Apparent Reduction of Cerebral Microemboli During Off-Pump Operations
	Donald C. Whitaker Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1513-1514. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Christian Lund, Per K. Hol, Runar Lundblad, Erik Fosse, Kjetil Sundet, Bjørn Tennøe, Rainer Brucher, and David Russell Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1514-1515. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cause of Degenerative Disease of the Trileaflet Aortic Valve
	Zsolt L. Nagy and Kevin G. Watterson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1515. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Francis Robicsek, Mano J. Thubrikar, and Alexander A. Fokin Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1515. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Quality of the Coronary Arteries Influences the Outcome of Bypass Surgery
	Golam H. Rasul and Eugene K. W. Sim Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1515-1516. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Georg Kleikamp, Ariane Maleszka, and Reiner Körfer Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1516-1517. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnosis of Phrenic Nerve Injury After Cardiac Surgery
	Suat Canbaz, Nilda Turgut, Umit Halici, and Enver Duran Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1517. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hugh S. Paterson, Yongzhi Deng, and Karen Byth Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1517-1518. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

New Location for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Editorial Office
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1199. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Internet Discussion Forum
	Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1229. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Requirements for Recertification/Maintenance of Certification in 2005
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1267. [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
	Timothy J. Gardner Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1284. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Notice From the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1289. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education Grants, Fellowships, and Career Development Awards
	Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association: Fifty-first Annual Meeting
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