Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Predicting Postrecurrence Survival Among Completely Resected Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer Patients
	Brent A. Williams, Hiroshi Sugimura, Chiaki Endo, Francis C. Nichols, Stephen D. Cassivi, Mark S. Allen, Peter C. Pairolero, Claude Deschamps, and Ping Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1021-1027. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas A. D'Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1027. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy for Clinico-Surgical Stage I Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Morihito Okada, Toshihiko Sakamoto, Tsuyoshi Yuki, Takeshi Mimura, Kei Miyoshi, and Noriaki Tsubota Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1028-1032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tatsuo Fukuse Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1033. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effectiveness of Trichostatin A as a Potential Candidate for Anticancer Therapy in Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
	Nishit K. Mukhopadhyay, Ellen Weisberg, David Gilchrist, Raphael Bueno, David J. Sugarbaker, and Michael T. Jaklitsch Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1034-1042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Scott Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1042. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gustatory Side Effects After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
	Peter B. Licht and Hans K. Pilegaard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1043-1047. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas M. Daniel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1047. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Severe Hyperhidrosis: Impact of Restrictive Denervation on Compensatory Sweating
	Johannes Schmidt, Falk Georges Bechara, Peter Altmeyer, and Hubert Zirngibl Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1048-1055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Echocardiography Versus Right-Sided Heart Catheterization Among Lung Transplantation Candidates
	Itsik Ben-Dor, Mordechai R. Kramer, Avraham Raccah, Zaza Iakobishvilli, David Shitrit, Gideon Sahar, and David Hasdai Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1056-1060. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Crosstalk Between Thrombosis and Inflammation in Lung Reperfusion Injury
	Alexander S. Farivar, Mauricio F. Delgado, Anton S. McCourtie, Andrew D. Barnes, Edward D. Verrier, and Michael S. Mulligan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1061-1067. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Carinal Replacement With an Aortic Allograft
	Agathe Seguin, Emmanuel Martinod, Marianne Kambouchner, Gabriella O. Campo, Pascale Dhote, Patrick Bruneval, Jacques F. Azorin, and Alain Carpentier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1068-1074. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Douglas E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1075. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative 18[F]-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Standardized Uptake Values Predict Survival After Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Resection
	Nabil Rizk, Robert J. Downey, Timothy Akhurst, Mithat Gonen, Manjit S. Bains, Steven Larson, and Valerie Rusch Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1076-1081. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Jeffrey M. Piehler Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1082. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Analysis in Resection of Thoracic Esophageal Cancer in the Era of Endoscopic Surgery
	Takeshi Shiraishi, Katsunobu Kawahara, Takayuki Shirakusa, Satoshi Yamamoto, and Takafumi Maekawa Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1083-1089. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platysma Myocutaneous Flap for Patch Stricturoplasty in Relieving Short and Benign Cervical Esophageal Stricture
	Yi-Dan Lin, Yao-Guang Jiang, Ru-Wen Wang, Tai-Qian Gong, and Jing-Hai Zhou Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1090-1094. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Time-Varying Risk Factors for Long-Term Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Dexiang Gao, Gary K. Grunwald, John S. Rumsfeld, Lynn Schooley, Todd MacKenzie, and A. Laurie W. Shroyer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:793-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Use of Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries in CABG Through Lateral Thoracotomy With Robotic Assistance in 150 Patients
	Sudhir Srivastava, Suresh Gadasalli, Madhava Agusala, Ram Kolluru, Jayaram Naidu, Manish Shroff, Reyna Barrera, Shaune Quismundo, and Vishwa Srivastava Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:800-806. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Functional Angiographic Evaluation of Individual, Sequential, and Composite Arterial Grafts
	Hiroyuki Nakajima, Junjiro Kobayashi, Osamu Tagusari, Ko Bando, Kazuo Niwaya, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:807-814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Administration of Clopidogrel Is Safe After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Michael E. Halkos, William A. Cooper, Rebecca Petersen, John D. Puskas, Omar M. Lattouf, Joseph M. Craver, and Robert A. Guyton Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:815-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Noninvasive Assessment of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery by 16-Channel Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography
	Masato Yamamoto, Fumiko Kimura, Hiroshi Niinami, Yuji Suda, Eiko Ueno, and Yasuo Takeuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:820-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome After Surgical Left Main Coronary Angioplasty
	Cornelis J. Botman, Wilbert Arnoudse, Olaf Penn, and Nico Pijls Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:828-834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Association Between Surgeon and Hospital Volume in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Outcomes: A Population-Based Study
	Hsyien-Chia Wen, Chao-Hsiun Tang, Herng-Ching Lin, Chien-Sung Tsai, Chin-Shyan Chen, and Chi-Yuan Li Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:835-842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Surgery in the Adult Marfan Syndrome Patient
	Sunil K. Bhudia, Richard Troughton, Buu-Khanh Lam, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, William R. Mills, A. Marc Gillinov, Brian P. Griffin, Eugene H. Blackstone, Bruce W. Lytle, and Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:843-848. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Feasibility and Intermediate Term Outcome of Repair of Prolapsing Anterior Mitral Leaflets With Artificial Chordal Replacement in 152 Patients
	Gerald M. Lawrie, Elizabeth A. Earle, and Nan R. Earle Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:849-856. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve Replacement Surgery in End-Stage Renal Failure: Mechanical Prostheses Versus Bioprostheses
	Vincent Chan, W.R. Eric Jamieson, Arlen G. Fleisher, David Denmark, Florence Chan, and Eva Germann Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:857-862. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Conversion to Sinus Rhythm by Ablation Improves Quality of Life in Patients Submitted to Mitral Valve Surgery
	Stefano Forlani, Ruggero De Paulis, Lorenzo Guerrieri Wolf, Renata Greco, Patrizio Polisca, Marco Moscarelli, and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:863-867. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion With a Simplified Technique: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Perfusion
	Christian Olsson and Stefan Thelin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:868-874. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recombinant Activated Factor VII: Treating Postoperative Hemorrhage in Cardiac Surgery
	Conrad V. Bishop, William E.P. Renwick, Chris Hogan, Michael Haeusler, Annabel Tuckfield, and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:875-879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Stay in Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Long-Term-Survival
	Ortrud Vargas Hein, Jürgen Birnbaum, Klaus Wernecke, Michael England, Wolfgang Konertz, and Claudia Spies Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:880-885. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Phosphorylcholine Coating May Limit Thrombin Formation During High-Risk Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
	Federico Pappalardo, Patrizia Della Valle, Giuseppe Crescenzi, Chiara Corno, Annalisa Franco, Lucia Torracca, Ottavio Alfieri, Laura Galli, Alberto Zangrillo, and Armando D'Angelo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:886-891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Vascular Complications After Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support
	Daniel Zimpfer, Birgit Heinisch, Martin Czerny, Thomas Hoelzenbein, Sharok Taghavi, Ernst Wolner, and Michael Grimm Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:892-895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Perfusion With Clarithromycin Ameliorates Lung Function After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Xiangming Fan, Yinglong Liu, Qiang Wang, Cuntao Yu, Bo Wei, and Yingmao Ruan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:896-901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Systemic and Retrograde Delivery of Adenosine A2A Agonist for Attenuation of Spinal Cord Injury After Thoracic Aortic Cross-Clamping
	T. Brett Reece, David O. Okonkwo, Peter I. Ellman, Thomas S. Maxey, Carlos Tache-Leon, Patrick S. Warren, Jeffrey J. Laurent, Joel Linden, Irving L. Kron, Curtis G. Tribble, and John A. Kern Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:902-909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Peter Haan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:909. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Temporary Visceral Ischemia on Spinal Cord Ischemic Damage in the Rabbit
	Paul W.G. Elbers, Peter de Haan, Ivo Vanicky, Dink Legemate, and Misa Dzoljic Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:910-917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Cryopreservation on Extracellular Matrix Structures of Heart Valve Leaflets
	Katja Schenke-Layland, Navid Madershahian, Iris Riemann, Barry Starcher, Karl-Jürgen Halbhuber, Karsten König, and Ulrich A. Stock Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:918-926. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard L. Leask Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:927. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pyruvate Mitigates Oxidative Stress During Reperfusion of Cardioplegia-Arrested Myocardium
	E. Marty Knott, Jie Sun, Yu Lei, Myoung-Gwi Ryou, Albert H. Olivencia-Yurvati, and Robert T. Mallet Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:928-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor on Pulmonary Vascular Reactivity in the Fetal Lamb
	Sophie Jaillard, Benoît Larrue, Philippe Deruelle, Anne Delelis, Thameur Rakza, Ghazwan Butrous, and Laurent Storme Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:935-942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Free Amino Acids in Hearts of Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: The Effects of Cyanosis, Age, and Pathology
	Paul Modi, M.-Saadeh Suleiman, Barnaby C. Reeves, Ash Pawade, Andrew J. Parry, Gianni D. Angelini, and Massimo Caputo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:943-949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes in 45 Children With Ductal Origin of the Distal Pulmonary Artery
	Kalyani R. Trivedi, Tara Karamlou, Shi-Joon Yoo, William G. Williams, Robert M. Freedom, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:950-957. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome and Exercise Capacity After Corrective Surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot or Ventricular Septal Defect in Infancy
	Hedwig H. Hövels-Gürich, Kerstin Konrad, Daniela Skorzenski, Claudia Nacken, Ralf Minkenberg, Bruno J. Messmer, and Marie-Christine Seghaye Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:958-966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	J. William Gaynor, Gil Wernovsky, and Robert Clancy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:967. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Genetic Syndromes and Outcome After Surgical Correction of Tetralogy of Fallot
	Guido Michielon, Bruno Marino, Roberto Formigari, Gaetano Gargiulo, Fernando Picchio, Maria C. Digilio, Silvia Anaclerio, Gianluca Oricchio, Stephen P. Sanders, and Roberto M. Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:968-975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Improved Hemodynamics and Outcome After Modified Norwood Operation on the Beating Heart
	Joachim Photiadis, Boulos Asfour, Nicodème Sinzobahamvya, Christoph Fink, Ehrenfried Schindler, Anne-Marie Brecher, and Andreas E. Urban Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:976-981. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Andrew D. Cochrane Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:981. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gastrointestinal Morbidity After Norwood Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Howard E. Jeffries, Winfield J. Wells, Vaughn A. Starnes, Randall C. Wetzel, and David Y. Moromisato Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:982-987. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Elastic Properties of the Reconstructed Aorta in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Brian M. Cardis, Derek A. Fyfe, and William T. Mahle Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:988-991. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Congenital and Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
	Eric J. Devaney, Andrew C. Chang, Richard G. Ohye, and Edward L. Bove Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:992-996. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Supramitral Ring: Good Prognosis in a Subset of Patients With Congenital Mitral Stenosis
	Sathiakar Paul Collison, Sunil Kumar Kaushal, Kulbushan Singh Dagar, Parvathi Unninayar Iyer, Sumir Girotra, Sitaraman Radhakrishnan, Savitri Shrivastava, and Krishna Subramony Iyer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:997-1001. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Velocity-Encoded Magnetic Resonance Image Assessment of Regional Aortic Flow in Coarctation Patients
	Tiffany J. Riehle, John N. Oshinski, Marijn E. Brummer, Jennifer Favaloro-Sabatier, William T. Mahle, Derek A. Fyfe, Kirk R. Kanter, and W. James Parks Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1002-1007. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Important Excess Morbidity Due to Upper Airway Anomalies in the Perioperative Course in Infant Cardiac Surgery
	Jean-Pierre Pfammatter, Carmen Casaulta, Mladen Pavlovic, Pascal A. Berdat, Urs Frey, and Thierry Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1008-1012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Rare Case of Obstructive Supracardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Association With a Giant Superior Vena Cava
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Juan Leon-Wyss, Oscar Veras, Ivan Vides, and Aldo R. Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1141. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Bleeding Caused by a Fractured Sternal Wire—Diagnosis With Submillimeter Multislice Computed Tomography
	Alexander Lembcke, Simon Dushe, Pascal M. Dohmen, Christian N.H. Enzweiler, and Patrik Rogalla Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1142. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Robotic-Enhanced Totally Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair and Ablative Therapy
	Belhhan Akpinar, Mustafa Guden, Ertan Sagbas, Ilhan Sanisoglu, Baris Caynak, and Zehra Bayramoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1095-1098. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Endoscopic Minimal Access Pectus Carinatum Repair Using Subpectoral Carbon Dioxide
	Klaus Schaarschmidt, Andreas Kolberg-Schwerdt, Michael Lempe, and Frank Schlesinger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1099-1103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Erle H. Austin, III Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1103-1104. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Presenting as Splenic Rupture in an Adult
	Bruce W. Robb and Michael F. Reed Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e9-e10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Exchange Transfusion During Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Used as a Bridge to ABO-Mismatch Cardiac Transplantation
	Phil Botha, Asif Hasan, Simon Haynes, Jane Cassidy, Joe Roe, John Wallis, and Jon Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1105-1107. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Triple Bridge-to-Transplant in a Case of Giant Cell Myocarditis Complicated by Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Type II
	Soren Schenk, Latif Arusoglu, Michiel Morshuis, Kazutomo Minami, Peter Sarnowski, Reiner Koerfer, and Aly El-Banayosy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1107-1109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arteriolar Blood Flow Pulsatility in a Patient Before and After Implantation of an Axial Flow Pump
	Helmut Habazettl, Marian Kukucka, Yu G. Weng, Wolfgang M. Kuebler, Roland Hetzer, Hermann Kuppe, and Axel R. Pries Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1109-1111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subacute Tricuspid Valve Rupture After Traumatic Cardiac and Pulmonary Contusions
	Alexander Kulik, Manal Al-Saigh, Jean-Denis Yelle, and Fraser D. Rubens Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1111-1112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Reconstruction After Complex Injury of the Mid-Transverse Arch
	Daniel L. Serna, Jay S. Miller, and Edward P. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1112-1114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acquired von Willebrand Disease Type IIA in Patients with Aortic Valve Stenosis
	Kazunori Yoshida, Satoshi Tobe, and Masahito Kawata Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1114-1116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Bridge to Transplant Using the Berlin Heart Left Ventricular Assist Device in a 3-Month-Old Infant
	Gansevoort H. Dunnington, Jr, Justin Sleasman, Abdulaziz Alkhaldi, Marc P. Pelletier, Bruce A. Reitz, and Robert C. Robbins Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1116-1118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bridge to Transplant Using the MicroMed DeBakey Ventricular Assist Device in a Child with Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
	Massimo A. Padalino, Richard G. Ohye, Andrew C. Chang, Robert J. Gajarski, Edward L. Bove, and Eric J. Devaney Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1118-1121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double Orifice Tricuspid Valve in an Infant With Tetralogy of Fallot
	Guido Oppido, Carlo Pace Napoleone, Luca Ragni, Simone Turci, Antonino Loforte, Emanuela Angeli, and Gaetano Gargiulo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1121-1123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Persistent Sinus Venosus Valve Mimicking Pulmonary Stenosis and Atrial Tumor
	Felipe Moreno, Carmen Castro, Daniel Borches, María Jesús Cerro, Luis Garcia-Guereta, and Dolores Rubio Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1123-1126. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Right-Sided Window Ductus: A Rare Anatomical Entity
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Oscar Veras, Juan Leon-Wyss, Ivan Vides, and Aldo R. Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1126-1127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Single Ostium Anomalous Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery
	Qiang Chen, Eleanor Soo, Andrew J.P. Tometzki, and Andrew J. Parry Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1127-1129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial Valves for Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula
	Kristofer M. Mitchell, Theresa M. Boley, and Stephen R. Hazelrigg Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1129-1131. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two Successful Lung Transplantations From a Dialysis-Dependent Donor
	Dekel Shlomi, David Shitrit, Daniele Bendayan, Gidon Sahar, Milton Saute, and Mordechai R. Kramer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1131-1132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Positive Imaging of Thymoma by 11C-Acetate Positron Emission Tomography
	Takashi Ohtsuka, Hiroaki Nomori, Kenichi Watanabe, Tsuguo Naruke, Keiichi Suemasu, Noboru Kosaka, and Kimiichi Uno Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1132-1134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrograde Gastric Intussusception After Myotomy for Achalasia
	Michael B. Ujiki, Ikuo Hirano, and Matthew G. Blum Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1134-1136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Perforation in a Patient With Metastatic Breast Cancer to Esophagus
	Daniel A. Anaya, Mujun Yu, and Riyad Karmy-Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1136-1138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurofibromatosis of the Esophagus
	Giuseppe S. Sica, Vejay Sujendran, Brian Warren, and Nicholas D. Maynard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1138-1140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Pulmonary Artery Augmentation Using Autologous Vena Cava in Right Heart Bypass Operations
	Takeshi Shinkawa, Masaaki Yamagishi, Keisuke Shuntoh, Keitarou Koushi, Mitsugu Ogawa, and Hitoshi Yaku Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1143-1145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Cavopulmonary Connection: Open Anastomosis of an Extracardiac Conduit With Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage
	Ryo Aeba, Ryohei Yozu, Masanori Morita, and Toru Matayoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1146-1147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simple Technique to Quickly Access a RV-PA Shunt During the Second Stage of the Norwood-Fontan Pathway
	Hitendu Dave and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1148-1149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How to Find the Limit Between Station 2 and Station 4 During Mediastinoscopy?
	Francesco Leo, Nicolas Venissac, Daniel Pop, Sabrina Khelef, and Jérôme Mouroux Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1150-1152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Repair, Replace or Rethink?
	Michael A. Borger, Asim Alam, Patricia M. Murphy, Torsten Doenst, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1153-1161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Drug-Eluting Stents and the Future of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Facts and Fiction
	Shahzad G. Raja Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1162-1171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery: By Robert M. Bojar. 2004, Malden, Massachusetts, Blackwell Publishing, 630 pp, illustrated, $60.00 1–4051–0439–2
	Walter G. Wolfe and Ashish S. Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1184. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

STS/AATS POSITION STATEMENT:

Guidelines for Credentialing of Practitioners to Perform Endovascular Stent-Grafting of the Thoracic Aorta
	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Joseph E. Bavaria, Joseph S. Coselli, Ralph De La Torre, John S. Ikonomidis, Riyad C. Karmy-Jones, Robert Scott Mitchell, Richard J. Shemin, David Spielvogel, Lars G. Svensson, and Grayson H. Wheatley Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1174-1176. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Disclosure of a Financial Relationship Relating to "Surgery for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in the Setting of Mitral Valve Disease: A Role for Pulmonary Vein Isolation. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:19–28."
	A. Marc Gillinov, Delos M. Cosgrove, and Patrick M. McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1177. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closed-Chest Transaxillary Venoarterial ECMO
	Marco Pocar, Andrea Moneta, Roberto Mattioli, and Francesco Donatelli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1177-1178. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Fernando A. Atik and Jose L. Navia Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1178. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Endarterectomy: The Choice of Tactics is Dictated by the Lay of the Land
	Arun K. Singhal and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1178-1179. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hiroyuki Nishi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1179. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Future of Cardiac Surgery Training Programs
	Gan H. Dunnington and Marc P. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1179-1180. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Overview of the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association
	David Michael McMullan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1180. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjuvant Radiation With Modern Techniques is the Standard of Care for Stage III Thymoma
	Jamie A. Cesaretti Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1180-1181. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Cameron D. Wright Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1181-1182. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does an Anecdote Substantiate Dogma?
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1182. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hassan Kattach, Colin Clelland, and Ravi Pillai Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1182-1183. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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