Presidential Address:

Quality, Safety, and Transparency: A Rising Tide Floats All Boats
	Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 387-395. [Extract] [Full Text]

Statistician's Page:

What is the Future of Mortality Prediction Models in Heart Valve Surgery?
	Edward R. Nowicki Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 396-398. [Extract] [Full Text]

Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Should Surgical Errors Always Be Disclosed to the Patient?
	Constantine Mavroudis, Constantine D. Mavroudis, Keith S. Naunheim, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 399-408. [Extract] [Full Text]

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award:

Radiation Therapy Potentiates Effective Oncolytic Viral Therapy in the Treatment of Lung Cancer
	Prasad S. Adusumilli, Brendon M. Stiles, Mei-Ki Chan, Ting-Chao Chou, Richard J. Wong, Valerie W. Rusch, and Yuman Fong Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 409-417. [Abstract] [Full Text]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Low Morbidity and Mortality for Bronchoplastic Procedures With and Without Induction Therapy
	William R. Burfeind, Jr, Thomas A. D’Amico, Eric M. Toloza, Walter G. Wolfe, and David H. Harpole Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 418-422. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Preoperative Chemotherapy Does Not Increase Complications After Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Resection
	Emilie Perrot, Benoit Guibert, Pierre Mulsant, Sonia Blandin, Isabelle Arnaud, Pascal Roy, Laurence Geriniere, and Pierre-Jean Souquet Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 423-427. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Relevance of Lymph Node Micrometastases in Radically Resected Endobronchial Carcinoid Tumors
	Tommaso Claudio Mineo, Gianluca Guggino, Davide Mineo, Gianluca Vanni, and Vincenzo Ambrogi Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 428-432. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Scott Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 433. [Extract] [Full Text]
Outcomes of Tracheobronchial Stents in Patients With Malignant Airway Disease
	Anthony Lemaire, William R. Burfeind, Eric Toloza, Scott Balderson, Rebecca P. Petersen, David H. Harpole, Jr, and Thomas A. D’Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 434-438. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Preoperative Detection of Pleural Adhesions by Chest Ultrasonography
	Masato Sasaki, Masakazu Kawabe, Seiya Hirai, Narihisa Yamada, Kouichi Morioka, Akio Ihaya, and Kuniyoshi Tanaka Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 439-442. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Intrathoracic Gastric Emptying of Solid Food After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
	Hyun-Sung Lee, Moon Soo Kim, Jong Mog Lee, Seok Ki Kim, Keon Wook Kang, and Jae Ill Zo Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 443-447. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Richard G. Berrisford Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 447-448. [Extract] [Full Text]
Incidence and Management of Chyle Leakage After Esophagectomy
	Sjoerd M. Lagarde, Jikke M.T. Omloo, Koen de Jong, Olivier R.C. Busch, Hugo Obertop, and J. Jan B. van Lanschot Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 449-454. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Axillary Hyperhidrosis: The Influence of T4
	Peter B. Licht, Ole D. Jørgensen, Lars Ladegaard, and Hans K. Pilegaard Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 455-460. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Health-Related Quality of Life After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis
	Kojiro Kumagai, Harumi Kawase, and Minoru Kawanishi Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 461-466. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Oximetry-Derived Perfusion Index for Intraoperative Identification of Successful Thoracic Sympathectomy
	Charles T. Klodell, Emilio B. Lobato, Jessica L. Willert, and Nikolaus Gravenstein Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 467-470. [Abstract] [Full Text]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Validation and Refinement of Mortality Risk Models for Heart Valve Surgery
	Ruyun Jin, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Albert Starr Providence Health System Cardiovascular Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 471-479. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Ten-Year Outcome After Aortic Valve Replacement with the Freestyle Stentless Bioprosthesis
	David S. Bach, Neal D. Kon, Jean G. Dumesnil, Colleen F. Sintek, and Donald B. Doty Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 480-487. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Pulmonary Autograft: Mid-Term Results
	Arkalgud Sampath Kumar, Sachin Talwar, Raghunath Mohapatra, Anita Saxena, and Rajvir Singh Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 488-494. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Christophe Acar Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 494. [Extract] [Full Text]
Long-Term Results After Aortic Valve Replacement With the Bravo 400 Stentless Xenograft
	Gianluca Polvani, Fabio Barili, Luca Dainese, Manuela Muratori, Massimo Porqueddu, Andrea Sala, and Paolo Biglioli Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 495-501. [Abstract] [Full Text]
High-Risk Mitral Valve Surgery: Perioperative Hemodynamic Optimization with Nesiritide (BNP)
	Sacha P. Salzberg, Farzan Filsoufi, Anelechi Anyanwu, Kai von Harbou, Alan Gass, Sean P. Pinney, Alain Carpentier, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 502-506. [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Novel Approach to Tricuspid Valve Replacement: The Upside Down Stentless Aortic Bioprosthesis
	Marcelo G. Cardarelli, James S. Gammie, James M. Brown, Robert S. Poston, Richard N. Pierson, III, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 507-510. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Metabolic and Hemodynamic Effects of High-Dose Insulin Treatment in Aortic Valve and Coronary Surgery
	Juha K. Koskenkari, Päivi K. Kaukoranta, Kai T. Kiviluoma, M.J. Pekka Raatikainen, Pasi P. Ohtonen, and Tero I. Ala-Kokko Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 511-517. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Early Postoperative Use of Unfractionated Heparin or Enoxaparin is Associated with Increased Surgical Re-Exploration for Bleeding
	Heath U. Jones, Joseph B. Muhlestein, Kent W. Jones, Dale G. Renlund, Tami L. Bair, T. Jared Bunch, Benjamin D. Horne, Donald L. Lappé, Jeffrey L. Anderson, and Donald B. Doty Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 518-522. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Long-Term Results After 27 Years of Surgical Treatment of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	M. Erwin S.H. Tan, Wim J. Morshuis, Karl M.E. Dossche, Johannes C. Kelder, Frans G.J. Waanders, and Marc A.A.M. Schepens Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 523-529. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Teruhisa Kazui Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 529. [Extract] [Full Text]
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Salmonella-Infected Aortic Aneurysms
	Ron-Bin Hsu, Fang-Yue Lin, Robert J. Chen, Po-Ren Hsueh, and Shoei-Shen Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 530-536. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Absent Long-Term Benefit of Patch Versus Linear Reconstruction in Left Ventricular Aneurysm Surgery
	Ruediger Lange, Thomas Guenther, Norbert Augustin, Christian Noebauer, Michael Wottke, Raymonde Busch, Norbert Mayr, Hans Meisner, and Klaus Holper Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 537-542. [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Multidisciplinary Network To Save the Lives of Severe, Persistent Cardiogenic Shock Patients
	Aly El-Banayosy, Dagmar Cobaugh, Armin Zittermann, Lukasz Kitzner, Latif Arusoglu, Michiel Morshuis, Hendrik Milting, Gero Tenderich, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 543-547. [Abstract] [Full Text]
CardioWest Total Artificial Heart: Bad Oeynhausen Experience
	Aly El-Banayosy, Latif Arusoglu, Michel Morshuis, Lukasz Kizner, Gero Tenderich, Peter Sarnowski, Hendrik Milting, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 548-552. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Mid-Term Results After Thoracoscopic Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
	Gary S. Allen Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 553-558. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Radial Artery Grafts in Women: Utilization and Results
	Jennifer S. Lawton, Hendrick B. Barner, Marci S. Bailey, Tracey J. Guthrie, Nader Moazami, Michael K. Pasque, Marc R. Moon, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 559-563. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Paul Kurlansky Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 563. [Extract] [Full Text]
Concomitant Brachiocephalic and Coronary Artery Disease: Outcome and Decision Analysis
	Thomas J. Takach, George J. Reul, J. Michael Duncan, Zvonimir Krajcer, James J. Livesay, Igor D. Gregoric, Roberto D. Cervera, David A. Ott, O. Howard Frazier, and Denton A. Cooley Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 564-569. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Long-Term Survival After Surgical Revascularization for Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Daniel R. Wong, Arvind K. Agnihotri, Judy W. Hung, Gus J. Vlahakes, Cary W. Akins, Alan D. Hilgenberg, Joren C. Madsen, Thomas E. MacGillivray, Michael H. Picard, and David F. Torchiana Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 570-577. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Robert Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 577-578. [Extract] [Full Text]
Total Arterial Myocardial Revascularization Using Composite and Sequential Grafting With the Off-Pump Technique
	Toshihiro Fukui, Shuichiro Takanashi, Yasuyuki Hosoda, and Shigefumi Suehiro Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 579-585. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Hemostasis in Off-Pump Compared to On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective, Randomized Study
	Jenny Vedin, Aleksandra Antovic, Anders Ericsson, and Jarle Vaage Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 586-593. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Prediction of Graft Flow Impairment by Intraoperative Transit Time Flow Measurement in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Using Arterial Grafts
	Ki-Bong Kim, Chang Hyun Kang, and Cheong Lim Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 594-598. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Beat H. Walpoth Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 599. [Extract] [Full Text]
Intramyocardial Left Ventricle-to-Coronary Artery Stent: A Novel Approach for the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
	Geng-Hua Yi, Eva Maria Becker, Nicholas C. Dang, Kun-Lun He, Patrick Cahalan, Anguo Gu, Myung Jae Lee, Kenward Yue, Daniel Burkhoff, and Jie Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 600-606. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pericardial Window for Diagnosis and Management of Pericardial Effusions
	Georgios P. Georghiou, Alon Stamler, Erez Sharoni, Suzana Fichman-Horn, Marius Berman, Bernardo A. Vidne, and Milton Saute Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 607-610. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Sivelestat Reduces Inflammatory Mediators and Preserves Neutrophil Deformability During Simulated Extracorporeal Circulation
	Kanji Matsuzaki, Yuji Hiramatsu, Satoshi Homma, Shoko Sato, Osamu Shigeta, and Yuzuru Sakakibara Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 611-617. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Incidence of Deep Sternal Wound Infections After Tracheostomy in Cardiac Surgery Patients
	Seth Daniel Force, Daniel L. Miller, Rebecca Petersen, Kamal A. Mansour, Joseph Craver, Robert A. Guyton, and Joseph I. Miller, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 618-622. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Numerical Simulation Techniques to Study the Structural Response of the Human Chest Following Median Sternotomy
	Raimund Bruhin, Ulrich Alfred Stock, Jan-Peter Drücker, Tarek Azhari, Jens Wippermann, Johannes Maximilian Albes, Dagmar Hintze, Stephan Eckardt, Carsten Könke, and Thorsten Wahlers Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 623-630. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Short Operation Time: An Important Element to Reduce Operative Invasiveness in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
	Makoto Ando, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Toshio Kikuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 631-635. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries With Coronary Arteries From a Single Aortic Sinus
	Si Chan Sung, Yun Hee Chang, Hyoung Doo Lee, Siho Kim, Jong Soo Woo, and Young Seok Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 636-641. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Redo Mitral Valve Replacement in Children
	Kirk R. Kanter, Joseph M. Forbess, and Paul M. Kirshbom Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 642-646. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Results of Aortic Valve-Sparing and Restoration With Autologous Pericardial Leaflet Extensions in Congenital Heart Disease
	Jonah Odim, Hillel Laks, Vivek Allada, John Child, Stacy Wilson, and David Gjertson Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 647-654. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction With an Allograft Conduit in Non-Ross Patients: Risk Factors for Allograft Dysfunction and Failure
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Mark D. Rodefeld, Palaniswamy Vijay, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 655-664. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Specific Issues After Extracardiac Fontan Operation: Ventricular Function, Growth Potential, Arrhythmia, and Thromboembolism
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Balram Airan, Shyam Sundar Kothari, Sachin Talwar, Anita Saxena, Rajvir Singh, Ganapathy K. Subramaniam, Kizakke K. Pradeep, Chetan D. Patel, and Panangipalli Venugopal Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 665-672. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Marshall Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 672. [Extract] [Full Text]
Minimally Invasive Midaxillary Muscle Sparing Thoracotomy for Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Prepubescent Patients
	Christian Schreiber, Sabine Bleiziffer, Martin Kostolny, Jürgen Hörer, Andreas Eicken, Klaus Holper, Peter Tassani-Prell, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 673-676. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Roberto M. Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 676-677. [Extract] [Full Text]
"Early" Delayed Sternal Closure Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
	Shelley Riphagen, Marilyn McDougall, Shane M. Tibby, Nelson Alphonso, David Anderson, Conal Austin, Andrew Durward, and Ian A. Murdoch Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 678-684. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Martin Kostelka Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 684-685. [Extract] [Full Text]
Single-Ventricle Physiology Reduces Cerebral Oxygen Delivery in a Piglet Model
	Marco Ricci, Pierluca Lombardi, Alvaro Galindo, Ernesto Coscarella, Amelia Vasquez, and Eliot Rosenkranz Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 686-694. [Abstract] [Full Text]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction
	Shunsuke Natori, John V. Conte, João A.C. Lima, and David A. Bluemke Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 743. [Extract] [Full Text]
Saccular Aneurysm at the Aortic Isthmus
	Sofìa Martìn-Suàrez, Andrea Dell’Amore, Davide Pacini, Emanuela Angeli, Antonino Loforte, Guido Oppido, and Roberto Di Bartolomeo Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 744. [Extract] [Full Text]

New Technology:

The Second-Generation Aortic Connector: Six Months’ Angiographic Follow-Up
	Marek Setina, Adriana Krchnakova, Ales Mokracek, Ladislav Pesl, and Luis F. Bonilla Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 695-699. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 699. [Extract] [Full Text]
A Safe and Cost-Effective Approach to Minimally Invasive Radial Artery Harvesting
	Kimberly Roskoph, Forozan Navid, Molly Jubeck, Richelle DiVito, Venkat R. Machiraju, Pablo Hong-Barco, Claudio A.B. Lima, and Robert D. Bennett Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 700-703. [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Stentless Trileaflet Valve From a Sheet of Decellularized Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa
	Jennifer K. White, Arvind K. Agnihotri, James S. Titus, and David F. Torchiana Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 704-707. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Invited commentary
	Marie-Theres Kasimir and Ernst Wolner Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 707. [Extract] [Full Text]

Case Reports:

Successful Treatment of Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy With LVAD in a 12-Year-Old Boy
	Hideki Tatewaki, Munetaka Masuda, Takahiro Nishida, Yoshikazu Kaji, Hiroya Ushinohama, Shigeki Morita, and Hisataka Yasui Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: e5-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Virtual Vascular Endoscopy for Acute Aortic Dissection
	Fernando Hornero, Vicente Cervera, Jorge Estornell, Ignacio Rodriguez, Jose A. Buendía, Jose M. Esteban, and Jose A. Montero Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 708-710. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Traumatic Rupture of a Descending Thoracic Aortic Homograft
	Matthias Peltz, Bernardo A. Sandoval, and Michael E. Jessen Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 710-712. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Cell Therapy Plus Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization for Refractory Angina
	Luís Henrique W. Gowdak, Isolmar T. Schettert, Carlos Eduardo Rochitte, Luiz Augusto F. Lisboa, Luís Alberto O. Dallan, Luiz Antônio M. César, José Eduardo Krieger, José Antônio F. Ramires, and Sérgio A. de Oliveira Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 712-714. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Severe Hypothyroidism After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Apurba Kumar Sarma, Murali Krishna, Jayakumar Karunakaran, Praveen Kumar Neema, and Kurur Sankaran Neelakandhan Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 714-716. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Complete Atrioventricular Block Decreases Left Ventricular Assist Device Flow Rate
	Frédéric Collart, Pierre Dieuzaide, François Kerbaul, Annick Mouly-Bandini, and Thierry G. Mesana Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 716-717. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Left Ventricular Assist Device as Destination Therapy in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy
	Sinan A. Simsir, Shu S. Lin, Laura J. Blue, John P. Gockerman, Stuart D. Russell, and Carmelo A. Milano Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 717-719. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Successful Management of Two Heart Transplant Recipients With Mycobacterial Pulmonary Infections
	Torsten Bossert, Hartmuth B. Bittner, Markus Richter, Axel Rahmel, Markus Barten, Jan F. Gummert, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 719-721. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Sliding Plasty Using the Triple-Orifice Technique for Tricuspid Endocarditis
	Hideki Sasaki, Kenji Ihashi, and Kazunori Ishikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 721-723. [Abstract] [Full Text]
A Fatal Fungus
	Ishtiaq M. Ahmed, Ajay Gupta, Kate Gould, and Stephen C. Clark Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 723-724. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Rupture of a Saphenous Vein Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Due to Aspergillus Necrotizing Vasculitis
	Jutta Draganov, H. Michael Klein, Ali Ghodsizad, Martin Gehrke, and Emmeran Gams Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 724-726. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Mycotic Aneurysm of the Descending Thoracic Aorta in a 2-kg Neonate
	Nathalie Roy, Anthony Azakiea, Anita J. Moon-Grady, Dominic J. Blurton, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 726-729. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Coarctation of the Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta Associated With Mucopolysaccharidosis VII in a Child
	Osami Honjo, Kozo Ishino, Masaaki Kawada, Shin-Ichi Ohtsuki, and Shunji Sano Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 729-731. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Aortobronchial Fistula in a Pediatric Patient With Massive Hemoptysis: Treatment by Means of an Aortic Endograft
	Rahul K. Khare, Philip D. Settimi, Nkechi I. Mba, Daniel S. Wechsler, Susan L. Bratton, and David M. Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 731-733. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Complete Correction of Interrupted Right Aortic Arch With Isolation of Left Subclavian Artery
	Nicolas Amabile, Olivier Ghez, Françoise Aubert, Caroline Ovaert, Alain Fraisse, Bernard Kreitmann, and Dominique Metras Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 733-735. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Simultaneous Second-Stage Norwood Operation and Tracheoplasty
	Pablo R. García, Patricio Varela, Luis León, Luis Sánchez, Guillermo Zamora, Oscar Gómez, and Stephan Haecker Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 735-736. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Surgical Treatment of Intramyocardial Foregut Cysts
	Richard Curran and Hugh S. Paterson Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 737-739. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Stiff Man Syndrome With Thymoma
	Hisaichi Tanaka, Akihide Matsumura, Meinoshin Okumura, Masataka Kitaguchi, Satoru Yamamoto, and Keiji Iuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 739-741. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Papillary Carcinoma of the Thymus Gland
	Mitsuru Yoshino, Kenzo Hiroshima, Shinichiro Motohashi, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Akira Iyoda, Yasuo Sekine, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 741-742. [Abstract] [Full Text]

How To Do It:

Anterior Approach to Implant the Jarvik 2000 With Retroauricular Power Supply
	Michael P. Siegenthaler, Jürgen Martin, Ralf Gutwald, Roderich Bahr, Stephen Westaby, Rainer Schmelzeisen, and Friedhelm Beyersdorf Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 745-747. [Abstract] [Full Text]
The Florida Sleeve: A New Technique for Aortic Root Remodeling With Preservation of the Aortic Valve and Sinuses
	Philip J. Hess, Jr, Charles T. Klodell, Thomas M. Beaver, and Tomas D. Martin Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 748-750. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Alternatives for Left Ventricle Epicardial Lead Implantation in Heart Failure Patients
	José L. Navia and Fernando A. Atik Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 751-754. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Thoracoscopic Rib Resection Using a Gigli Saw
	Tomoyuki Nakagiri, Akinori Akashi, and Norihisa Shigemura Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 755-756. [Abstract] [Full Text]

Reviews:

Effect of Cardioplegic and Organ Preservation Solutions and Their Components on Coronary Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factors
	Qin Yang and Guo-Wei He Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 757-767. [Abstract] [Full Text]
Balancing the Benefit and Risk of Oral Antiplatelet Agents in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Christopher P. Cannon, Shamir R. Mehta, and Sary F. Aranki Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 768-779. [Abstract] [Full Text]

Key References:

Cognitive Dysfunction Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Cerebral Protection
	Ola A. Selnes and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 780-781. [Extract] [Full Text]

Review of Recent Books:

Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi: By Hermes Grillo. 2003, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, B. C. Decker, 992 pp, illustrated, $199.00
	Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 792. [Extract] [Full Text]

Correspondence:

Mechanical Bioprosthesis
	Didier M. Lapeyre Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 788. [Extract] [Full Text]
Reply
	Igor D. Gregoric Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 788. [Extract] [Full Text]
Screening of Peripheral Vascular Disease in Patients Facing Coronary Surgery: Is Invasive Angiography Really Out?
	Gianluca Rigatelli and Giorgio Rigatelli Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 788-789. [Extract] [Full Text]
Orthotopic Cardiac Transplantation: Modification of Bicaval Anastomosis
	Nikolaos B. Tsilimingas Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 789. [Extract] [Full Text]
Menopausal Status and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Thomas J. Birdas Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 789-790. [Extract] [Full Text]
Reply
	Kimberly A. Moore, Michael T. Jaklitsch, and Jeanne M. Lukanich Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 790. [Extract] [Full Text]
Is Identification of Prognostic Factors for Lung Metastasectomy Sufficient to Establish Selection Criteria?
	C.S. Pramesh, Rajesh C. Mistry, and Vivek V. Upasani Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 790. [Extract] [Full Text]
Reply
	Masayoshi Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 791. [Extract] [Full Text]
Neuroapraxia
	Theodosios Dosios Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 791. [Extract] [Full Text]
Reply
	Suat Canbaz, Enver Duran, and Nilda Turgut Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 791-792. [Extract] [Full Text]

Announcements:

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
	Rebecca Bonsaint Ann Thorac Surg 2005 80: 782-787. [Extract] [Full Text]

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