Editorials:

Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Therapy: So Near, So Far?
	Gilbert H.L. Tang, Shafie Fazel, Richard D. Weisel, Glen S. Van Arsdell, and Ren-Ke Li Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1831-1833. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Adjuvant Radiation of Stage III Thymoma: Is It Necessary?
	Abeel A. Mangi, John C. Wain, Dean M. Donahue, Hermes C. Grillo, Douglas J. Mathisen, and Cameron D. Wright Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1834-1839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Advanced Stage Thymomas and Thymic Carcinomas: Results of Multimodality Treatments
	Marco Lucchi, Marcello Carlo Ambrogi, Leonardo Duranti, Fulvio Basolo, Gabriella Fontanini, Carlo Alberto Angeletti, and Alfredo Mussi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1840-1844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Giuliano Maggi and Enrico Ruffini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1844. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Epidural Versus Intercostal Nerve Catheter Plus Patient-Controlled Analgesia: A Randomized Study
	James D. Luketich, Stephanie R. Land, Erin A. Sullivan, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera, Julie Ward, Percival O. Buenaventura, Rodney J. Landreneau, Lee A. Hart, and Hiran C. Fernando Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1845-1850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Referral and Gram-Negative Organisms Increase the Conversion Thoracotomy Rate in Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Empyema
	Didier Lardinois, Michael Gock, Edgardo Pezzetta, Christian Buchli, Valentin Rousson, Markus Furrer, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1851-1856. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Rudy Lackner Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1856. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Results for Chronic Empyema Using Omental Pedicled Flap: Long-Term Follow-Up Study
	Yoshitomo Okumura, Shin-ichi Takeda, Hiroki Asada, Masayoshi Inoue, Noriyoshi Sawabata, Hiroyuki Shiono, and Hajime Maeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1857-1861. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Findings of Surgical Lung Biopsy in HIV Patients in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
	Ashfaq Ahmad, Shafeeq Khan, and Ayman O. Soubani Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1862-1865. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Upper Lobe Venous Drainage Posterior to the Bronchus Intermedius: Preoperative Identification by Computed Tomography
	Katsuyuki Asai, Norikazu Urabe, Kiyoshige Yajima, Kazuya Suzuki, and Teruhisa Kazui Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1866-1871. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Conservative Management in Iatrogenic Tracheobronchial Injury
	Abel Gómez-Caro Andrés, Francisco Javier Moradiellos Díez, Pilar Ausín Herrero, Vicente Díaz-Hellín Gude, Emilio Larrú Cabrero, Eduardo de Miguel Porch, and José Luis Martín De Nicolás Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1872-1878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John Calhoon, Luis F. Angel, Daniel Martinez, and Scott B. Johnson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1878. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Open Versus Bedside Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Patient: Outcomes and Financial Analysis
	Matthew D. Bacchetta, Leonard N. Girardi, Edward J. Southard, Charles A. Mack, Wilson Ko, Anthony J. Tortolani, Karl H. Krieger, O. Wayne Isom, and Leonard Y. Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1879-1885. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reconstruction of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve With Involvement by Metastatic Node in Esophageal Cancer
	Shoji Natsugoe, Hiroshi Okumura, Masataka Matsumoto, Sumiya Ishigami, Tetsuhiro Owaki, Shizuo Nakano, and Takashi Aikou Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1886-1889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pharyngocolonic Anastomosis for Esophageal Reconstruction in Corrosive Esophageal Stricture
	Yao-Guang Jiang, Yi-Dan Lin, Ru-Wen Wang, Jing-Hai Zhou, Tai-Qian Gong, Zheng Ma, Yun-Ping Zhao, and Qun-You Tan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1890-1894. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Revascularization Alone Versus Revascularization and Mitral Valve Repair
	Yong-Hwan Kim, Lawrence S.C. Czer, Harmik J. Soukiasian, Michele De Robertis, Kathy E. Magliato, Carlos Blanche, Sharo S. Raissi, James Mirocha, Robert J. Siegel, Robert M. Kass, and Alfredo Trento Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1895-1901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
EuroSCORE Predicts Long-Term Mortality After Heart Valve Surgery
	Ioannis K. Toumpoulis, Constantine E. Anagnostopoulos, Stavros K. Toumpoulis, Joseph J. DeRose, Jr, and Daniel G. Swistel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1902-1908. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas L. Higgins Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1908. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Low-Dose International Normalized Ratio Self-Management: A Promising Tool to Achieve Low Complication Rates After Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement
	Heinrich Koertke, Armin Zittermann, Kazutomo Minami, Gero Tenderich, Otto Wagner, Mahmoud El-Arousy, Arno Krian, Juergen Ennker, Uwe Taborski, Wolf Peter Klövekorn, Rainer Moosdorf, Werner Saggau, Michiel Morshuis, Jan Koerfer, Dirk Seifert, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1909-1914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Small "Functional" Size after Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement: No Risk in Young to Middle-Age Patients
	Alfonso Penta de Peppo, Jacob Zeitani, Paolo Nardi, Giuseppe Iaci, Patrizio Polisca, Ruggero De Paulis, and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1915-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Repair for Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disease
	Sachin Talwar, Cheemalapati Saikrishna, Anita Saxena, and Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1921-1925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Replacement With and Without Chordal Preservation in a Rheumatic Population: Serial Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Ventricular Size and Function
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, A. Sampath Kumar, Balram Airan, Dinesh Mittal, K. Ganapathy Subramaniam, Ram Prakash, Sandeep Seth, Rajvir Singh, and Panangipalli Venugopal Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1926-1933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
10-Year Experience With the ATS Mechanical Valve in the Mitral Position
	Constantin Stefanidis, Albert M. Nana, Didier De Cannière, Martine Antoine, Jean-Luc Jansens, Chi-Hoang Huynh, and Jean-Louis Le Clerc Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1934-1938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Result of 1144 CarboMedics Mechanical Valve Implantations
	Chang Hyun Kang, Hyuk Ahn, Kyung Hwan Kim, and Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1939-1944. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Newly Developed Aortic Dissection in the Abdominal Aorta After Femoral Arterial Perfusion
	Kazumasa Orihashi, Taijiro Sueda, Kenji Okada, and Katsuhiko Imai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1945-1949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Surgical Coarctectomy in the Adolescent and Young Adult With 18-Year Follow-Up
	John Alfred Carr, Joseph J. Amato, and Robert S.D. Higgins Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1950-1956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transferring Diagnosis Versus Actual Diagnosis at a Center for Thoracic Aortic Disease
	Thomas M. Beaver, Francis N. Herrbold, Philip J. Hess, Jr, Charles T. Klodell, and Tomas D. Martin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1957-1960. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Hospital Procedure Volume a Reliable Marker of Quality for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? A Comparison of Risk and Propensity Adjusted Operative and Midterm Outcomes
	Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, Aamir Shah, Thomas J. Papadimos, Milo Engoren, and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1961-1969. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jeffrey P. Gold Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1969. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Determination of Histopathologic Risk Factors for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
	Koray Ak, Serdar Akgun, Tulay Tecimer, Cemil Selim Isbir, Ali Civelek, Atike Tekeli, Sinan Arsan, and Adnan Cobanoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1970-1975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Obesity and Small Body Size on Operative and Long-Term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
	Robert H. Habib, Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, and Aamir Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1976-1986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Angiographic Patency and Vasoreactive Profile of Proximal Versus Distal Radial Artery Grafts
	Mario Gaudino, Giuseppe Nasso, Carlo Canosa, Franco Glieca, Andrea Salica, Francesco Alessandrini, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1987-1989. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Derek D. Muehrcke Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1989-1990. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Disruption of Graft Endothelium Correlates With Early Failure After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Jeffrey V. Manchio, Junyan Gu, Linda Romar, James Brown, James Gammie, Richard N. Pierson, III, Bartley Griffith, and Robert S. Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1991-1998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Endarterectomy: Impact on Morbidity and Mortality When Combined With Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Ravindranath Tiruvoipati, Mahmoud Loubani, Mauro Lencioni, Shilajit Ghosh, Peter W. Jones, and Ramesh L. Patel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1999-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Do Coronary Bypass Graft Flows Differ Between On-Pump and Off-Pump Operations?
	Yves A.G. Louagie, Jacques Jamart, and André Gruslin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2004-2012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimizing Saphenous Vein Site Selection Using Intraoperative Venous Duplex Ultrasound Scanning
	Joseph D. Cohn and Keith F. Korver Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2013-2017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Saphenous Vein Harvest With SaphLITE System Versus Conventional Technique: A Prospective, Randomized Study
	Shaohua Wang, Hao Tang, Vikki Wilkinson, Trish Lukat, Elliot T. Gelfand, Arvind Koshal, Dennis L. Modry, John C. Mullen, Chunhai Hao, and Barry A. Finegan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2018-2023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Renal Function After Cardiac Surgery Off- Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Analysis Using the Cockroft-Gault Formula for Estimating Creatinine Clearance
	George Asimakopoulos, A. Paul Karagounis, Oswaldo Valencia, Nicholas Alexander, Mohamed Howlader, Mazin A. Sarsam, and Venkatachalam Chandrasekaran Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2024-2031. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Leukocyte Control for Elective Coronary Bypass Surgery Does Not Improve Short-Term Outcome
	Robert F. Salamonsen, James Anderson, Michael Anderson, Michael Bailey, Geoff Magrin, and Franklin Rosenfeldt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2032-2038. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Gabriel S. Aldea Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2038-2039. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardio Navigation: Planning, Simulation, and Augmented Reality in Robotic Assisted Endoscopic Bypass Grafting
	Volkmar Falk, Fabien Mourgues, Louaï Adhami, Stefan Jacobs, Holger Thiele, Stefan Nitzsche, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Ève Coste-Manière Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2040-2047. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2047-2048. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcome After Poststernotomy Mediastinitis: Vacuum-Assisted Closure Versus Conventional Treatment
	Johan Sjögren, Ronny Gustafsson, Johan Nilsson, Malin Malmsjö, and Richard Ingemansson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2049-2055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Upregulation in Response to Cell-Based Angiogenic Gene Therapy
	Terrence M. Yau, Guangming Li, Yaoguang Zhang, Richard D. Weisel, Donald A.G. Mickle, and Ren-Ke Li Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2056-2063. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Frank W. Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2063-2064. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Release of Nitric Oxide and Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) in Porcine Coronary Arteries Exposed to Hyperkalemia: Effect of Nicorandil
	Qin Yang, Rong-Zhen Zhang, Anthony P.C. Yim, and Guo-Wei He Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2065-2071. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Obstruction in Modified Blalock Shunts: A Quantitative Analysis With Clinical Correlation
	Winfield J. Wells, R. James Yu, Anjan S. Batra, Hector Monforte, Colleen Sintek, and Vaughn A. Starnes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2072-2076. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Truncus Arteriosus and Aortic Arch Interruption: Outcome Analysis
	Takashi Miyamoto, Nicodème Sinzobahamvya, Daiva Kumpikaite, Boulos Asfour, Joachim Photiadis, Anne Marie Brecher, and Andreas E. Urban Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2077-2082. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Off-Pump Fontan Procedure by Simply Cross-Clamping the Inferior Caval Vein
	Shuichi Shiraishi, Hideki Uemura, Koji Kagisaki, Masahiro Koh, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2083-2088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Aortic Translocation in the Management of Transposition of the Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Stenosis: Results and Follow-Up
	Victor O. Morell, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, and James A. Quintessenza Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2089-2093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
In Vitro Flow Analysis of a Patient-Specific Intraatrial Total Cavopulmonary Connection
	Diane A. de Zélicourt, Kerem Pekkan, Lisa Wills, Kirk Kanter, Joseph Forbess, Shiva Sharma, Mark Fogel, and Ajit P. Yoganathan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2094-2102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimal Size of a Monocusp Patch for Reconstruction of a Hypoplastic Pulmonary Root: An Experimental Study in Pigs
	J.F. Matthias Bechtel, Peter E. Lange, and Hans H. Sievers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2103-2108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jennifer K. White Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2108. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Complete Replacement of the Supraaortic Branches and of the Aortic Arch Facilitated by a "Reversed" Elephant Trunk
	Thierry P. Carrel, Friedrich S. Eckstein, and Jürg Schmidli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2159. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abnormal Anterior Papillary Muscle Causing Obstruction of the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
	Yoshiaki Yamada, Hitoshi Yaku, Yasuyuki Shimada, and Nobuo Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2160. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Paravertebral Block With Ropivacaine 0.5% Versus Systemic Analgesia for Pain Relief After Thoracotomy
	Emmanuel Marret, Bernard Bazelly, Guillaume Taylor, Nadège Lembert, Arnaud Deleuze, Jean-Xavier Mazoit, and Francis J. Bonnet Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2109-2113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard F. Heitmiller Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2113-2114. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Clinical Experience With Microwave Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
	Thomas A. Molloy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2115-2118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Seeding of Human Endothelial Cells on Valve Containing Aortic Mini-Roots: Development of a Seeding Device and Procedure
	Helmut Gulbins, Anita Pritisanac, Antje Uhlig, Angelika Goldemund, Bruno M. Meiser, Bruno Reichart, and Sabine Daebritz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2119-2126. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Novel Use of Weerda Laryngoscope to Remove Early Cervical Esophageal Cancer
	Shunji Mizobuchi, Hiroaki Nakatani, Toyokazu Akimori, Kenshi Kuge, Yasunaga Okazaki, and Shiro Sasaguri Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e34-e35. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transaxillary Aortic Endoclamping for Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm and Dissected Descending Aorta
	Daniele Maselli and Francesco Musumeci Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e36-e38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection of the Entire Left Mainstem Bronchus for an Inflammatory Pseudotumor
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Thomas C. Matthews Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2127-2128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Approach to the Management of Persistent Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural Fistula
	Brendan P. Madden, Abhijat Sheth, Timothy B.L. Ho, Gregory R. McAnulty, and Richard E. Sayer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2128-2130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Procedure Using a Tissue Expander for Management of Persistent Alveolar Fistula After Lobectomy
	Yasushi Sakamaki, Tetsuo Kido, Takashi Fujiwara, Katsuki Kuwae, and Motomu Maeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2130-2132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bacterial Pericarditis Due to Group F Streptococci as a Complication of Esophagomediastinal Fistula
	Rajesh Kabra, Karl F. Welke, Kemp H. Kernstine, F. Jeffrey Field, Brad H. Thompson, Hemender S. Vats, and Neal L. Weintraub Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2132-2134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of a Posttraumatic Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm With Coil Embolization
	Ioannis Dimarakis, James A.C. Thorpe, and Kostas Papagiannopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2134-2136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Angiographic Embolization of a Traumatic Pulmonary Pseudoaneurysm
	Ahmad A. Khan, Thomas L. Bauer, Mark J. Garcia, D. Bruce Panasuk, and Allen L. Davies Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2136-2138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass and Catheter Based Coronary Intervention in One Operative Session
	Johannes Bonatti, Thomas Schachner, Nikolaos Bonaros, Günther Laufer, Christian Kolbitsch, Josef Margreiter, Patrycja Jonetzko, Otmar Pachinger, and Guy Friedrich Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2138-2141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Localized Pericardial Hematoma Presenting With Acute Hypoxemia
	Paul C. Saunders, Juan B. Grau, Carol L. Chen, Michael Zervos, Charles F. Schwartz, Stephen B. Colvin, Barry P. Rosenzweig, and Greg H. Ribakove Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2141-2143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sutureless Repair With TachoComb Sheets for Oozing Type Postinfarction Cardiac Rupture
	Akihito Muto, Toshiya Nishibe, Yuka Kondo, Masato Sato, Mituru Yamashita, and Motomi Ando Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2143-2145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Embolism in the Course of Marantic Endocarditis
	Andreas Borowski, Ali Ghodsizad, Mathias Cohnen, and Emmeran Gams Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2145-2147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in Right-Sided Carcinoid Heart Disease
	Pieter G. Voigt, Jerry Braun, Onno Y. Teng, Dave R. Koolbergen, Eduard Holman, Jeroen J. Bax, Vincent T.H.B.M. Smit, and Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2147-2149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Autograft for Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants: The Ross-Kabbani Operation
	Alessandro Frigiola, Toni Badia, Giuseppe Pomè, Vlasta Fesslova, Maria Giovanna Russo, Carola Iacono, Umberto Squarcia, and Marisa Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2150-2151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Beating Heart Off-Pump Myocardial Revascularization in an Infant
	Thomas Walther, Ingo Dähnert, Herbert Kiefer, Volkmar Falk, Martin Kostelka, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2151-2153. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mild Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis With Left Coronary Obstruction in a Neonate
	Neville A.G. Solomon, Kirsten A. Finucane, Jonathan R. Skinner, and Alan Kerr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2153-2155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative ECMO in Transposition of the Great Arteries With Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
	Sophie Jaillard, Emre Belli, Thameur Rakza, Benoit Larrue, Eric Magnenant, Christian Rey, and Laurent Storme Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2155-2158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Aortic Homograft for Pulmonary Artery Augmentation in Single Lung Transplantation
	Pablo Rueda, Jose Morales, Enrique Guzman, Jose L. Tellez, Benito A. Niebla, Alejandro Avalos, and Hilda Patiño Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2161-2162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation With Right Axillary Artery Perfusion
	José L. Navia, Fernando A. Atik, Erik A. Beyer, and Pablo Ruda Vega Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2163-2165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Balloon Sealing of a False Ascending Aortic Aneurysm for Safe Redo Sternotomy
	Henning Warnecke, Norbert Franz, Stefan Roethemeyer, Frank Ritter, Alexander T. John, and Joachim Thale Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2166-2168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Independent Ventilation of the Graft and Native Lungs In Vivo After Rat Lung Transplantation
	Marc de Perrot, Syed M. Quadri, Yumiko Imai, and Shaf Keshavjee Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2169-2171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

The Price Thomas Maneuver for Mobilization of the Pulmonary Artery During Right Pneumonectomy
	Raymond Hurt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2195-2196. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Role of Thoracic Surgeons in the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Interstitial Lung Disease
	Michael E. Halkos, Anthony A. Gal, Faraz Kerendi, Daniel L. Miller, and Joseph I. Miller, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2172-2179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Radial Artery Graft in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Gopichand Mannam, Narasinga Rao Pantula, and Sriramulu Sompalli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2180-2188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

The Illustrated Compendium of Prosthetic Heart Valves: By Amit Banerjee. 2004, New Delhi, India, Academic Foundation, MCh illustrated, $39.00 ISBN: 8171883346
	Vincent L. Gott Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2204. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the Workforce on Evidence-Based Medicine:

Gender-Specific Practice Guidelines for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Perioperative Management
	Fred H. Edwards, Victor A. Ferraris, David M. Shahian, Eric Peterson, Anthony P. Furnary, Constance K. Haan, and Charles R. Bridges Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2189-2194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Present and Future Applications of Radio-Guided Technique
	Davide Sortini, Carlo V. Feo, Paolo Carcoforo, Kostantinos Maravegias, Enzo Pozza, Alberto Liboni, and Andrea Sortini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2197. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Thomas Daniel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2197. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Function May Be Prognostic But Should Not Preclude Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
	C.S. Pramesh, Rajesh C. Mistry, Jaiprakash Agarwal, and K. Arvind Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2197-2198. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Toshihiko Iizasa and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2198. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Simple Solution to the "Foam" Problem
	Fred Weber Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2198-2199. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Alfredo Cesario, Stefano Margaritora, Venanzio Porziella, Kenji Kawamukai, Domenico Galetta, and Pierluigi Granone Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2199. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Respiratory Failure: Differentiating Association and Outcome
	Rochelle M. Wynne Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2199-2200. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Charles C. Canver Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2200. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
What Are the Real (Non-Intent to Treat—Isolated Sole Therapy) 5-Year Results of Ho:YAG TMR Therapy?
	Anthony P. Furnary Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2200. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Keith B. Allen, Robert D. Dowling, and Wayne Richenbacher Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2200-2201. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adverse Effects of Local or Systemic Application of Rapamycin for the Prevention of Neointimal Hyperplasia
	Beat H. Walpoth Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2201-2202. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Thomas Schachner, Guenther Laufer, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2202. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Durability of Stentless Bioprostheses for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction
	Ersin Erek, Yusuf Kenan Yalcinbas, and Tayyar Sarioglu Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2202-2203. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Kirk R. Kanter Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2203. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Serafin Y. Deleon, Jaime G. Dorotan, and Jeffery L. Myers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2203. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplement:

Introduction
	R. Morton Bolman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2208-S2209. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lillehei, Lewis, and Wangensteen: The Right Mix for Giant Achievements in Cardiac Surgery
	Vincent L. Gott Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2210-S2213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiovascular Inventiveness Within the University of Minnesota Department of Surgery
	Richard DeWall Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2214-S2216. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Heart Disease: A Surgical-Historical Perspective
	Aldo Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2217-S2220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Surgery
	Floyd D. Loop Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2221-S2227. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Development of Mechanical Heart Devices
	Michael E. DeBakey Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2228-S2231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Surgery Education-Past, Present, and Future
	Fred A. Crawford, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2232-S2237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Status of Cellular Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease
	Shafie Fazel, Gilbert H.L. Tang, Denis Angoulvant, Massimo Cimini, Richard D. Weisel, Ren-Ke Li, and Terrence M. Yau Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2238-S2247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Status of Endoscopic and Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery
	W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2248-S2253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neuroprotection in Cardiac Surgery
	William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2254-S2256. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lillehei Heart Institute Lifetime Achievement Awards
	R. Morton Bolman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:S2257-S2259. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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