Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Should Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Be Regionalized?
	Brahmajee K. Nallamothu, Kim A. Eagle, Victor A. Ferraris, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1572-1581. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Impact of Resident Duty Hour Standards on Cardiothoracic Residents and Program Directors
	Jacob DeLaRosa, Vinod H. Thourani, Grason H. Wheatley, III, David Michael McMullan, Raffy L. Karamanoukian, Mary G. Greene, and David L. Morales Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1569-1571. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Resection for Tumors With Carinal Involvement: Technical Aspects, Results, and Prognostic Factors
	Jean-François Regnard, Cédric Perrotin, Riccardo Giovannetti, Olivier Schussler, Antonio Petino, Lorenzo Spaggiari, Marco Alifano, and Pierre Magdeleinat Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1841-1846. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Resection for Metastatic Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma: An Analysis of Prognostic Factors
	Rakesh M. Suri, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, Mark S. Allen, Cathy D. Schleck, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1847-1852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quantitative Computed Tomography Versus Spirometry in Predicting Air Leak Duration After Major Lung Resection for Cancer
	Kazuhiro Ueda, Yoshikazu Kaneda, Manabu Sudo, Jinbo Mitsutaka, Tao-Sheng Li, Kazuyoshi Suga, Nobuyuki Tanaka, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1853-1858. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Hemopneumothorax Revisited: Clinical Approach and Systemic Review of the Literature
	Nan-Yung Hsu, Chih-Shiun Shih, Chung-Ping Hsu, and Ping-Ru Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1859-1863. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Chylothorax After Cardiothoracic Surgery in Children
	Emily H. Chan, Jennifer L. Russell, William G. Williams, Glen S. Van Arsdell, John G. Coles, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1864-1870. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Glenn J. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1870-1871. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Results Treating Lung Allograft Failure With Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
	Matthew G. Hartwig, James Z. Appel, III, Edward Cantu, III, Sinan Simsir, Shu S. Lin, Chong-Chao Hsieh, Richard Walczak, Scott M. Palmer, and R. Duane Davis, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1872-1880. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Strategy for Determining Which Thoracic Esophageal Cancer Patients Should Undergo Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
	Shiro Nagatani, Yutaka Shimada, Masato Kondo, Junichi Kaganoi, Masato Maeda, Go Watanabe, and Masayuki Imamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1881-1886. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Brian F. Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1892. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations in Children After the Kawashima Operation
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Palaniswamy Vijay, Mark D. Rodefeld, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1592-1596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Incorporation of the Hepatic Veins Into the Cavopulmonary Circulation in Patients With Heterotaxy and Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations After a Kawashima Procedure
	Doff B. McElhinney, Jacqueline Kreutzer, Peter Lang, John E. Mayer, Jr, Pedro J. del Nido, and James E. Lock Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1597-1603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Creation of a Brachial Arteriovenous Fistula for Treatment of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations After Cavopulmonary Anastomosis
	Doff B. McElhinney, Audrey C. Marshall, Peter Lang, James E. Lock, and John E. Mayer, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1604-1609. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superior Durability of Synergraft Pulmonary Allografts Compared With Standard Cryopreserved Allografts
	Zarry Tavakkol, Sarah Gelehrter, Caren S. Goldberg, Edward L. Bove, Eric J. Devaney, and Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1610-1614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Insertion of a Pulmonary Valve for Chronic Regurgitation Helps Restoration of Ventricular Dimensions
	Hitendu Hasmukhlal Dave, Emanuela R. Valsangiacomo Buechel, Ali Dodge-Khatami, Alexander Kadner, Valentin Rousson, Urs Bauersfeld, and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1615-1621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Experience With Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Children
	Luca A. Vricella, Jason A. Williams, William J. Ravekes, Kathryn W. Holmes, Harry C. Dietz, Vincent L. Gott, and Duke E. Cameron Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1622-1627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pediatric Autograft Aortic Root Replacement: A Prospective Follow-Up Study
	Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Arie Pieter Kappetein, Lex A. van Herwerden, Maarten Witsenburg, Lenny Van Osch-Gevers, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1628-1633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Reimplantation After Neoaortic Reconstruction Can Yield Better Result in Arterial Switch Operation: Comparison With Open Trap Door Technique
	Yun Hee Chang, Si Chan Sung, Hyoung Doo Lee, Siho Kim, Jong Soo Woo, and Young Seok Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1634-1640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Results After PTCA for Coronary Stenosis After the Arterial Switch Procedure for Transposition of the Great Arteries
	Christoph Kampmann, Wlodzimierz Kuroczynski, Hubert Trübel, Markus Knuf, Martin Schneider, and Markus K. Heinemann Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1641-1646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Roger Mee Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ascending Aortic Extension for Enlargement of the Aortopulmonary Space in Children with Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
	Craig J. Baker, Winfield J. Wells, Chris A. Derby, Suzanne Rizi, and Vaughn A. Starnes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1647-1651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Carotid-Subclavian Artery Index: New Echocardiographic Index to Detect Coarctation in Neonates and Infants
	Ali Dodge-Khatami, Stephanie Ott, Stefano Di Bernardo, and Felix Berger Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1652-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert D.B. Jaquiss and Peter C. Frommelt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1657-1658. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Angioplasty and Surgery for Neonatal Aortic Coarctation
	Andrew C. Fiore, Laurice K. Fischer, Theresa Schwartz, Saadeh Jureidini, Ian Balfour, Dustin Carpenter, Daphne Demello, Katherine S. Virgo, D. Glenn Pennington, and Robert G. Johnson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1659-1665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cor Triatriatum: Presentation, Diagnosis and Long-Term Surgical Results
	Nelson Alphonso, Martin A. Nørgaard, Andrew Newcomb, Yves d'Udekem, Christian P. Brizard, and Andrew Cochrane Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1666-1671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Steroid Supplementation: A Legitimate Pharmacotherapy After Neonatal Open Heart Surgery
	Makoto Ando, In-Sam Park, Naoki Wada, and Yukihiro Takahashi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1672-1678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Enables Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Unclampable Aorta
	Sary F. Aranki, Meena Nathan, Prem Shekar, Gregory Couper, Robert Rizzo, and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1679-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
No-Clamp Technique for Valve Repair or Replacement in Patients With a Porcelain Aorta
	Leonard N. Girardi, Karl H. Krieger, Charles A. Mack, and O. Wayne Isom Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1688-1692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quality of Life After Heart Valve Surgery With Prolonged Intensive Care
	Laila Hellgren and Elisabeth Ståhle Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1693-1698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitroflow Synergy Prostheses for Aortic Valve Replacement: 19 Years Experience With 1,516 Patients
	Kazutomo Minami, Armin Zittermann, Sebastian Schulte-Eistrup, Heinrich Koertke, and Reiner Körfer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1699-1705. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David S. Bach Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1705. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Effects of the Coapsys Annuloplasty System in a Randomized Evaluation (RESTOR-MV) of Functional Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Eugene A. Grossi, Paul C. Saunders, Y. Joseph Woo, Deepak M. Gangahar, John C. Laschinger, David C. Kress, Michael P. Caskey, Charles F. Schwartz, and James Wudel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1706-1711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Cardiac Papillary Fibroelastoma: A Single Center Experience With Eighty-Eight Patients
	Dumbor L. Ngaage, Charles J. Mullany, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, William D. Edwards, Henry D. Tazelaar, Christopher G.A. McGregor, Thomas A. Orszulak, Francisco J. Puga, Hartzell V. Schaff, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, and Kenton J. Zehr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1712-1718. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Reoperation Still a Risk Factor in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
	Joseph F. Sabik, III, Eugene H. Blackstone, Penny L. Houghtaling, Peter A. Walts, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1719-1727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evidence of Nitric Oxide Produced by the Internal Mammary Artery Graft in Venous Drainage of the Recipient Coronary Artery
	Ferenc I. Tarr, Mária Sasvári, Márton Tarr, and Rozália Rácz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1728-1731. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changing Incidence, Type, and Natural History of Conduction Defects After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	David J. Cook, Joseph M. Bailon, Tonia T. Douglas, Kathleen D. Henke, John R. Westberg, Mary E. Shirk-Marienau, and Thoralf M. Sundt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1732-1737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of Coronary Artery Endarterectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Diffuse Coronary Artery Disease
	Srikrishna Sirivella, Isaac Gielchinsky, and Victor Parsonnet Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1738-1744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Giuseppe Tavilla Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1744-1745. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Robert A. Baker, Lisa J. Hallsworth, and John L. Knight Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1746-1750. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adverse 30-Day Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: Predictive Role of Intraoperative Myocardial Acidosis
	Dharam J. Kumbhani, Nancy A. Healey, Kunda S. Biswas, Vladimir Birjiniuk, Michael D. Crittenden, Patrick R. Treanor, and Shukri F. Khuri Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1751-1757. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Troponin I Release After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Operation: Effects on Operative and Midterm Survival
	Domenico Paparella, Giangiuseppe Cappabianca, Giuseppe Visicchio, Antonella Galeone, Angelo Marzovillo, Nunzio Gallo, Cataldo Memmola, and Luigi de Luca Tupputi Schinosa Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1758-1764. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Incidence of Sternal Infection in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting
	Aziz U. Momin, Ranjit Deshpande, James Potts, Ahmed El-Gamel, Michael T. Marrinan, Joseph Omigie, and Jatin B. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1765-1772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Resveratrol in Storage Solution on Adhesion Molecule Expression and Nitric Oxide Synthesis in Vein Grafts
	Sadi Kaplan, Jeffrey A. Morgan, Gianluigi Bisleri, Faisal H. Cheema, Hasan O. Akman, Veli K. Topkara, and Mehmet C. Oz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1773-1778. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Increasing Transplanted Cell Survival With Cell-Based Angiogenic Gene Therapy
	Terrence M. Yau, Christopher Kim, Dawn Ng, Guangming Li, Yaoguang Zhang, Richard D. Weisel, and Ren-Ke Li Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1779-1786. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil on Cardiac Allograft Survival and Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy in Miniature Swine
	Margaret L. Schwarze, Stuart L. Houser, Ashok Muniappan, James S. Allan, Matthew T. Menard, Isabel McMorrow, Michaella E. Maloney, and Joren C. Madsen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1787-1793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fibronectin-Hepatocyte Growth Factor Enhances Reendothelialization in Tissue-Engineered Heart Valve
	Takeyoshi Ota, Yoshiki Sawa, Shigemitsu Iwai, Takashi Kitajima, Yuichiro Ueda, Chris Coppin, Hikaru Matsuda, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1794-1801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Helmut Gulbins and Anita Pritisanac Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1801-1802. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypoxia-Reoxygenation, St. Thomas Cardioplegic Solution, and Nicorandil on Endothelium-derived Hyperpolarizing Factor in Coronary Microarteries
	Ying-Ying Dong, Min Wu, Anthony P.C. Yim, and Guo-Wei He Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1803-1811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Attenuation of DNA Damage in Canine Hearts Preserved by Continuous Hypothermic Perfusion
	Torin P. Fitton, Christopher J. Barreiro, Pramod N. Bonde, Chiming Wei, Fred Gage, Rene Rodriguez, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1812-1820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Tissue-Engineered Biodegradable Material for Reconstruction of Vascular Wall
	Shigemitsu Iwai, Yoshiki Sawa, Satoshi Taketani, Kei Torikai, Koichiro Hirakawa, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1821-1827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Paul Simon, Marie-Theres Kasimir, Erwin Rieder, and Günter Weigel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1828. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Epidural Cooling Catheter Protects the Spinal Cord Against Ischemic Injury in Pigs
	Atsuo Mori, Toshihiko Ueda, Takashi Hachiya, Nobuyuki Kabei, Hideyuki Okano, Ryohei Yozu, and Tatsuumi Sasaki Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1829-1833. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jan D. Galla Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1833-1834. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closure of the Pericardium Using Synthetic Bioabsorbable Polymers
	Kei Sakuma, Atsushi Iguchi, Yoshito Ikada, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1835-1840. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Spontaneous Rupture of the Inferior Thyroid Artery Leading to Life-Threatening Mediastinal Hematoma
	Serban Bageacu, Jean-Michel Prades, David Kaczmarek, and Jack Porcheron Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e20-e21. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Active Malignant Pleural Effusion Captured Through the Thoracoscope
	Ajay V. Maker and Dao M. Nguyen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1941. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Herniation of Postpneumonectomy Space Fluid
	Hon Chi Suen, Victor M. Chavez, Robert T. Farmer, Guillermo Rodriguez, Jr, and Bill B. Daily Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1942. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

LIFEBRIDGE: A Portable, Modular, Rapidly Available "Plug-and-Play" Mechanical Circulatory Support System
	Uwe Mehlhorn, Michael Brieske, Uwe M. Fischer, Markus Ferrari, Patrick Brass, Juergen H. Fischer, and Hans-R. Zerkowski Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1887-1892. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump CABG with Synchronized Arterial Flow Ensuring System
	Go Watanabe, Hiroyuki Kamiya, Hiroshi Nagamine, Shigeyuki Tomita, Yoshinao Koshida, Satoshi Nishida, Hiroshi Ohtake, Sadahiko Arai, and Tamotsu Yasuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1893-1897. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Computer-Controlled Stapling System for Lung Surgery
	Dominique Gossot and Albert Nana Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1898-1901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard F. Heitmiller Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1902. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Staged Correction of Double Discordance, Situs Inversus, and Absence of True Pulmonary Arteries
	Federico Brunelli, Andrea Amaducci, Giordano Tasca, Zen Mhagna, and Bruno Amari Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e17-e19. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Reaction After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implant
	Walter J. Gomes, Oswaldo Giannotti-Filho, Nelson A. Hossne, Jr, Roberto Catani, and Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1903-1904. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Respiratory Dependent Compression of a Venous Bypass: Therapy by Stenting
	Markus J. Wilhelm, Martin Igual, Raymond Mury, Reza Tavakoli, Raoul Pescia, Bruno Vettiger, David Koller, Marko I. Turina, and Michele Genoni Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1904-1907. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Repair of Recurrent Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defects
	Nirav R. Shah, Jeffrey A. Goldstein, David T. Balzer, John M. Lasala, and Nader Moazami Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1907-1909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Mitral Valve Rejection Requiring Replacement in a Nine-Year-Old Allograft
	Kai Ihnken, James I. Fann, Thomas A. Burdon, Frances L. Johnson, Jon C. Kosek, and Norman E. Shumway Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1909-1911. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Replacement for Mitral Stenosis Secondary to Hunter's Syndrome
	Kausik Bhattacharya, Simon C. Gibson, and Vivek L. Pathi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1911-1912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idiopathic Inflammatory Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta
	Hrvoje Gasparovic, Luigino Nascimben, David W. Kindelberger, and John G. Byrne Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1912-1914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Surgical Treatment of Takayasu's Arteritis Associated With Pyoderma Gangrenosum
	Shinji Kanemitsu, Takatsugu Shimono, Hitoshi Kusagawa, Koji Onoda, and Isao Yada Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1914-1916. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery From the Ascending Aorta With Fibrous Continuity to the Pulmonary Trunk
	Martin Kostolny, Ergin Kocyildirim, Marc R. de Leval, and Robert H. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1917-1918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Circumflex Coronary Artery From Right Pulmonary Artery in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Emmanuel Villa, Gianluca Brancaccio, Adriano Carotti, Paola Francalanci, and Roberto M. Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1919-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Use of Thoratec Biventricular Support in a Small Child Awaiting Cardiac Transplantation
	Rakesh M. Suri, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, and Christopher G.A. McGregor Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1920-1922. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Annuloplasty of the Regurgitant Mitral Valve After Myocarditis in Children
	Muthukumaran C. Sivaprakasam, James P. Gnanapragasam, Anthony P. Salmon, James L. Monro, Steve Livesey, Barry R. Keeton, and Joseph J. Vettukattil Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1922-1924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Proximal Conduit Obstruction After Sano Modified Norwood Procedure
	John J. Nigro, Robert D. Bart, Christopher D. Derby, Mark S. Sklansky, and Vaughn A. Starnes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1924-1928. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of a Modified Dumon Stent for Postoperative Bronchopleural Fistula
	Hisashi Tsukada and Hiroaki Osada Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1928-1930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Occlusion of a Broncho-Cutaneous Fistula With Endobronchial One-Way Valves
	Gregory I. Snell, Lynda Holsworth, Sue Fowler, Leif Eriksson, Anna Reed, Fredy J. Daniels, and Trevor J. Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1930-1932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Treatment Method for Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema: Differential Lung Ventilation
	Sang Rock Cho, Jeong Sang Lee, and Mun Soo Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1933-1934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Splenosis
	Vinod H. Thourani, Jyotirmay Sharma, Ignacio G. Duarte, and Joseph I. Miller, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1934-1936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica Occurring in a Subsegmental Bronchus and Causing Obstructive Pneumonia
	Yoshiki Shigematsu, Kenji Sugio, Manabu Yasuda, Masakazu Sugaya, Kenji Ono, Mitsuhiro Takenoyama, Takeshi Hanagiri, and Kosei Yasumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1936-1938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antireflux Operation for Gastroesophageal Reflux After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity
	Raymond H. Chen, David Lautz, Richard J. Gilbert, and Raphael Bueno Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1938-1940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Innovative Monolateral Approach for Closed-Chest Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
	Gianluigi Bisleri and Claudio Muneretto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e22-e25. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Root Translocation for Repair of Taussig-Bing Anomaly with Interrupted Arch
	Hong Gook Lim, Jeong Ryul Lee, Eun Jung Bae, and Curie Ahn Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1943-1945. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Simple System to Deliver Blood Cardioplegia
	Sylvio C. Provenzano, Jr, Robert Stacey, David C. Newman, Hugh Wolfenden, Con Manganas, and Peter W. Grant Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1946-1947. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Arterial Revascularization Using the Tangential K-Graft Technique
	Boris Orlov, Jacob Gurevitch, Alexander Kogan, Victor Rubchevsky, Amnon Y. Zlotnick, and Dan Aravot Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1948-1950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Surgical Correction Through a Small Transverse Incision for Pectus Excavatum
	Liang-Shun Wang, Kuang-Tai Kuo, Hao-Wei Wang, Chia-Hsin Yang, and Taiwai Chin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1951-1954. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Albert Wojciech Adamkiewicz: The Discoverer of the Variable Vascularity of the Spinal Cord
	Janusz H. Skalski and Marian Zembala Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1971-1975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Neonatal Brain Protection and Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: Pathophysiology of Ischemic Neuronal Injury and Protective Strategies
	Gabriel Amir, Chandra Ramamoorthy, R. Kirk Riemer, V. Mohan Reddy, and Frank L. Hanley Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1955-1964. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acquiring Proficiency in Off-Pump Surgery: Traversing the Learning Curve, Reproducibility, and Quality Control
	Gavin J. Murphy, Chris A. Rogers, Massimo Caputo, and Gianni D. Angelini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1965-1970. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Surgical Foundations: Essentials of Thoracic Surgery: By Larry R. Kaiser, Sunil Singhal. 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Elsevier Mosby, 512 pp, illustrated, $79.00 ISBN: 0-8151-2613-1
	Henning Gaissert Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1984. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

PDA Ligation: Trans or Extrapleural Approach
	Sameh Ibrahim Sersar, Hytham Abdel Mooty, Muna Mohammed Hafez, Mohammed Fouad Ismail, Amal A. Refaat, and Mohammed F. Ibrahim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1976. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Vladimiro L. Vida and Aldo R. Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1976-1977. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Exhaled Nitric Oxide After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Rachid Zegdi and Jean-Noël Fabiani Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1977. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Christos Alexiou, Augustine T.M. Tang, David C. Smith, Stuart V. Sheppard, Marcus P. Haw, and Roz Gibbs Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1977-1978. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How Should Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma of the Lung 3 Centimeters or Less Be Treated?
	C.S. Pramesh, Rajesh C. Mistry, and Jaiprakash Agarwal Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1978. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hiroyuki Sakurai, Yoh Dobashi, and Masahiko Matsumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1979. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Relearning the Lessons of the Past: Are We Making Progress?
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1979-1980. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Özcan Birim, Arie Pieter Kappetein, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1980-1981. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Loculated Neonatal Chylothorax Treated With Octreotide: Complete Recovery While on Unrestricted Full Fat Breast Milk
	Charles C. Roehr, Andreas Jung, Oliver A. Curcin, Hans Proquitte, Hannes Hammer, and Roland R. Wauer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1981-1982. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mohamed A. Hamdan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1982. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transxiphoid Hand-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: An Approach Included in the Armamentarium
	Tommaso C. Mineo, Vincenzo Ambrogi, and Eugenio Pompeo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1982. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1982-1983. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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