Editorials:

Will Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Be Widely Applied?
	Claude Lenfant Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:385-387. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Defining Cognitive Change After CABG: Decline Versus Normal Variability
	Ola A. Selnes, Luu Pham, Scott Zeger, and Guy M. McKhann Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:388-390. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for General Thoracic Surgery:

Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients Receiving Lung-Volume-Reduction Surgery Versus Medical Therapy for Severe Emphysema by the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group
	Keith S. Naunheim, Douglas E. Wood, Zab Mohsenifar, Alice L. Sternberg, Gerard J. Criner, Malcolm M. DeCamp, Claude C. Deschamps, Fernando J. Martinez, Frank C. Sciurba, James Tonascia, and Alfred P. Fishman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:431-443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Maximum Standardized Uptake Values on Positron Emission Tomography of Esophageal Cancer Predicts Stage, Tumor Biology, and Survival
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:391-395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduced Acetylated Histone H4 is Associated With Promoter Methylation of the Fragile Histidine Triad Gene in Resected Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
	Ching Tzao, Guang-Huan Sun, Ho-Jui Tung, Han-Shui Hsu, Wen-Hu Hsu, Yi-Ching Wang, Yeung-Leung Cheng, and Shih-Chun Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:396-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Experience With Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
	Costas Bizekis, Michael S. Kent, James D. Luketich, Percival O. Buenaventura, Rodney J. Landreneau, Matthew J. Schuchert, and Miguel Alvelo-Rivera Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:402-407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Sublobar Resection Versus Lobectomy for Stage I Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A 13-Year Analysis
	Amgad El-Sherif, William E. Gooding, Ricardo Santos, Brian Pettiford, Peter F. Ferson, Hiran C. Fernando, Susan J. Urda, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:408-416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Maximum Standard Uptake Value of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes on Integrated FDG-PET-CT Predicts Pathology in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Ayesha S. Bryant, Robert J. Cerfolio, Katrin M. Klemm, and Buddhiwardhan Ojha Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:417-423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival and Outcomes of Pulmonary Resection for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Elderly: A Nested Case-Control Study
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:424-430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternal Fractures Occur Most Often in Old Cars to Seat-Belted Drivers Without Any Airbag Often With Concomitant Spinal Injuries: Clinical Findings and Technical Collision Variables Among 42,055 Crash Victims
	Karsten Knobloch, Sebastian Wagner, Carl Haasper, Christian Probst, Christian Krettek, Dietmar Otte, and Martinus Richter Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:444-450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nonprosthetic Surgical Repair of Pectus Excavatum
	Hiroshi Iida, Yoshio Sudo, Yasuyuki Yamada, Yasushi Matsushita, Kunihiro Eda, and Yuho Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:451-456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery With Talc Pleurodesis for Porous Diaphragm Syndrome in Patients With Refractory Hepatic Hydrothorax
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:457-459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Procedures in Lung Transplant Recipients Do Not Increase Mortality in Selected Patients
	Scott B. Johnson, Anna M. Allred, Adam M. Cline, Luis F. Angel, Edward Y. Sako, Clinton E. Baisden, and John H. Calhoon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:460-464. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protective Effect of a Nebulized ß2-Adrenoreceptor Agonist in Warm Ischemic–Reperfused Rat Lungs
	Fengshi Chen, Takayuki Nakamura, Takuji Fujinaga, Jitian Zhang, Hiroshi Hamakawa, Mitsugu Omasa, Hiroaki Sakai, Nobuharu Hanaoka, Toru Bando, Hiromi Wada, and Tatsuo Fukuse Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:465-471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ashish S. Shah and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:471. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interleukin-6 Regulation of Direct Lung Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
	Alexander S. Farivar, Heather E. Merry, Mauricio J. Fica-Delgado, Anton S. McCourtie, Brendan C. Mackinnon-Patterson, and Michael S. Mulligan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:472-478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas K. Varghese, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:478-479. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Downstaging of T or N Predicts Long-Term Survival After Preoperative Chemotherapy and Radical Resection for Esophageal Carcinoma
	Robert J. Korst, Amanda L. Kansler, Jeffrey L. Port, Paul C. Lee, Yaniv Kerem, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:480-485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Pexelizumab Reduces Death and Myocardial Infarction in Higher Risk Cardiac Surgical Patients
	Axel Haverich, Stanton K. Shernan, Jerrold H. Levy, John C. Chen, Michel Carrier, Kenneth M. Taylor, Frans Van de Werf, Mark F. Newman, Peter X. Adams, Thomas G. Todaro, Michael van der Laan, and Edward D. Verrier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:486-492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Henry Rinder Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:492-493. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Atrial Fibrillation: Restoration of Sinus Rhythm by the Cox-Maze Procedure Significantly Improves Systolic Function and Functional Status
	John M. Stulak, Joseph A. Dearani, Richard C. Daly, Kenton J. Zehr, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:494-501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgery for Permanent Atrial Fibrillation: Impact of Patient Factors and Lesion Set
	A. Marc Gillinov, Sekar Bhavani, Eugene H. Blackstone, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Lars G. Svensson, Jose L. Navia, B.Gösta Pettersson, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Nicholas G. Smedira, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Patrick M. McCarthy, Jeanne Shewchik, and Andrea Natale Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:502-514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Relationship of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: When is Anticoagulation Indicated?
	Andras Kollar, Scott D. Lick, Kathleen N. Vasquez, and Vincent R. Conti Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:515-523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Infective Endocarditis: Early Predictors of Short-Term Morbidity and Mortality
	Davinder S. Jassal, Tomas G. Neilan, Aruna D. Pradhan, Karen E. Lynch, Gus Vlahakes, Arvind K. Agnihotri, and Michael H. Picard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:524-529. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch is Not Clinically Relevant in Aortic Valve Replacement Using the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Valve
	Willem Flameng, Bart Meuris, Paul Herijgers, and Marie-Christine Herregods Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:530-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Occasional Single Beat Regurgitation Observed with the Medtronic Advantage Bileaflet Heart Valve
	Walter B. Eichinger, Ina M. Wagner, Sabine Bleiziffer, Friederike von Canal, Ralf Günzinger, Daniel J. Ruzicka, Ulrich Busch, Robert Bauernschmitt, and Ruediger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:537-541. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert W. Emery, Goya V. Raikar, and Ann M. Emery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:541. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Stage Total or Subtotal Aortic Replacement
	Xiao-Peng Hu, Qian Chang, Jun-Ming Zhu, Cun-Tao Yu, Zhi-Gang Liu, and Li-Zhong Sun Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:542-546. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Lars Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:546-547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Early Experience With the De Paulis Valsalva Graft in 51 Patients
	Nishant D. Patel, Jason A. Williams, Christopher J. Barreiro, Brian T. Bethea, Torin P. Fitton, Harry C. Dietz, Joao A.C. Lima, Philip J. Spevak, Vincent L. Gott, Luca A. Vricella, and Duke E. Cameron Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:548-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians
	Motomi Shiono, Mitsumasa Hata, Akira Sezai, Mitsuru Iida, Shinya Yagi, and Nanao Negishi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:554-559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Stent Grafting for Acute Aortic Pathology
	Abdullah Kaya, Robin H. Heijmen, Tim Th. Overtoom, Jan-Albert Vos, Wim J. Morshuis, and Marc A. Schepens Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:560-565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:565-566. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Applications of Thoracic Aortic Stent Grafts
	François Dagenais, Rahul Shetty, Jean-Pierre Normand, Roc Turcotte, Patrick Mathieu, and Pierre Voisine Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:567-572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:572. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Elective Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: Late Functional Status and Quality of Life
	Andreas Zierer, Spencer J. Melby, Jordon G. Lubahn, Gregorio A. Sicard, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and Marc R. Moon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:573-578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Short-Term and Intermediate-Term Outcomes of Aortic Root Replacement with St. Jude Mechanical Conduits and Aortic Allografts
	Brian Lima, G. Chad Hughes, Anthony Lemaire, James Jaggers, Donald D. Glower, and Walter G. Wolfe Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:579-585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduction Ascending Aortoplasty: Midterm Follow-Up and Predictors of Redilatation
	Gianluca Polvani, Fabio Barili, Luca Dainese, Veli K. Topkara, Faisal H. Cheema, Eleonora Penza, Sandro Ferrarese, Alessandro Parolari, Francesco Alamanni, and Paolo Biglioli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:586-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Combined Use of Adamkiewicz Artery Demonstration and Motor-Evoked Potentials in Descending and Thoracoabdominal Repair
	Hitoshi Ogino, Hiroaki Sasaki, Kenji Minatoya, Hitoshi Matsuda, Naoaki Yamada, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:592-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stable Cognition After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Comparisons With Percutaneous Intervention and Normal Controls
	Todd K. Rosengart, Jerry J. Sweet, Eileen Finnin, Penny Wolfe, John Cashy, Elizabeth Hahn, Jesse Marymont, and Timothy Sanborn Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:597-607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Propensity Case-Matched Analysis of Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Atheromatous Aorta
	Manisha Mishra, Rajneesh Malhotra, Anil Karlekar, Yugal Mishra, and Naresh Trehan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:608-614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Health-Related Quality of Life Outcome After On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study
	Reza Motallebzadeh, J. Martin Bland, Hugh S. Markus, Juan Carlos Kaski, and Marjan Jahangiri Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:615-619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sequential Bypass Grafting on the Beating Heart: Blood Flow Characteristics
	Marek Gwozdziewicz, Petr Nemec, Martin Simek, Roman Hajek, and Martin Troubil Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:620-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prospective Angiographic Comparison of Direct, Endoscopic, and Telesurgical Approaches to Harvesting the Internal Thoracic Artery
	Bob Kiaii, R. Scott McClure, Larry Stitt, Reiza Rayman, Wojciech B. Dobkowski, George Jablonsky, Richard J. Novick, and W. Douglas Boyd Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:624-628. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Volkmar Falk Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:628-629. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Japanese Single-Center Experience of Surgery for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
	Hitoshi Ogino, Motomi Ando, Hitoshi Matsuda, Kenji Minatoya, Hiroaki Sasaki, Norifumi Nakanishi, Shingo Kyotani, Hideaki Imanaka, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:630-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Early Steroid Withdrawal After Heart Transplantation
	David H. Rosenbaum, Brian C. Adams, Joshua D. Mitchell, Michael E. Jessen, Michelle C. Paul, Patricia A. Kaiser, Paul A. Pappas, Dan M. Meyer, Michael A. Wait, Mark H. Drazner, Clyde W. Yancy, Jr, W. Steves Ring, and J. Michael DiMaio Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:637-644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Autotransplantation for Primary Cardiac Tumors
	Michael J. Reardon, S. Chris Malaisrie, Jon-Cecil Walkes, Ara A. Vaporciyan, David C. Rice, W. Roy Smythe, Clement A. DeFelice, and Zbigniew J. Wojciechowski Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:645-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Survival After Cardiac Arrest Using Emergent Autopriming Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support
	Kiick Sung, Young Tak Lee, Pyo Won Park, Kay-Hyun Park, Tae-Gook Jun, Ji-Hyuk Yang, and Yi-Kyung Ha Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:651-656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Human Coronary Microvascular Effects of Cardioplegia-Induced Stromal-Derived Factor-1
	Shigetoshi Mieno, Munir Boodhwani, Basel Ramlawi, Jianyi Li, Jun Feng, Cesario Bianchi, Roger J. Laham, Jian Li, and Frank W. Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:657-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Differential Effects of Protein Kinase C Isoform Activation in Endothelin-Mediated Myocyte Contractile Dysfunction With Cardioplegic Arrest and Reperfusion
	Kimberly A. Apple, Julie E. McLean, Christina E. Squires, Brooke Schaeffer, Jeffrey A. Sample, Rebecca L. Murphy, Anne M. Deschamps, Amy H. Leonardi, Claire M. Allen, Jennifer W. Hendrick, Robert E. Stroud, Rupak Mukherjee, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:664-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changes in Cerebral Vascular Reactivity Occur Early During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Rat
	Thomas Modine, Richard Azzaoui, Thavarak Ouk, Georges Fayad, Dominique Lacroix, Henri Warembourg, Regis Bordet, and Terence Gourlay Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:672-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Therapeutic Angiogenesis by Intramyocardial Injection of pCK-VEGF165 in Pigs
	Jae-Sung Choi, Ki-Bong Kim, Woong Han, Dong Sik Kim, Jin Sik Park, Jong Jin Lee, and Dong Soo Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:679-686. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotically Assisted Totally Endoscopic Atrial Septal Defect Repair: Insights From Operative Times, Learning Curves, and Clinical Outcome
	Nikolaos Bonaros, Thomas Schachner, Armin Oehlinger, Elisabeth Ruetzler, Christian Kolbitsch, Wolfgang Dichtl, Silvana Mueller, Guenther Laufer, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:687-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:693-694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protein-Losing Enteropathy After Fontan Operation: Investigations Into Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms
	Adam M. Ostrow, Hudson Freeze, and Jack Rychik Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:695-700. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Markus K. Heinemann Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:700-701. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Bilateral Pulmonary Pleural Fistula Combined With Traumatic Retro-Pharyngeal Abscess
	Do Hyung Kim, Kyung Jun Won, and Kil Dong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interventricular Septal Dissection After Acute Myocardial Infarction
	Kazuyuki Tanoue, Naoyuki Sata, Shigeru Amitani, Takuya Yamashita, Yukinori Moriyama, and Kenkichi Miyahara Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:751. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

New Covered Mushroom-Shaped Metallic Stent for Managing Anastomotic Leak After Esophagogastrostomy With a Wide Gastric Tube
	Xin-Wei Han, Yong-Dong Li, Gang Wu, Ming-Hua Li, and Xiu-Xian Ma Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:702-706. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Charles Peter Clarke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:706-707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Replacement: 3-Month Evaluation of Self-Expanding Valved Stents
	Tim Attmann, René Quaden, Thomas Jahnke, Stefan Muller-Hulsbeck, Andreas Boening, Jochen Cremer, and Georg Lutter Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:708-713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas A. Vassiliades, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:713-714. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Giant Pulmonary Hamartoma—A Rare Presentation of a Common Tumor
	Joerg Hutter, Silvia Reich-Weinberger, Georg Hutarew, and Hubert J. Stein Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e5-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Strangulation of the Reconstructive Gastric Tube by the Azygos Arch
	Frank Cheau-Feng Lin, Hyde Russell, and Mark K. Ferguson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e8-e10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interrupted Aortic Arch and Aortic Atresia With Circle of Willis-Dependent Coronary Perfusion
	Henry J. Tannous, Achintya N. Moulick, and Richard A. Jonas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e11-e13. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reimplantation Technique (David Operation) for Multiple Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms
	G. Chad Hughes, Madhav Swaminathan, and Walter G. Wolfe Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e14-e16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Cause of Femorofemoral Cardiopulmonary Bypass Failure
	Marek Gwozdziewicz, Petr Nemec, Martin Troubil, and Dan Marek Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e17-e18. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acinetobacter Mediastinitis in a Heart Transplant Patient
	Robert S. George, Emma J. Birks, Saleem Haj-Yahia, Christopher T. Bowles, Anne Hall, Asghar Khaghani, and Mario Petrou Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:715-716. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perforated Diverticulum: Rare Complication of Interposed Substernal Colon
	Yu-Jen Cheng, Hsien-Pin Li, and Eing-Long Kao Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:717-719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Fusion Imaging to Localize an Ectopic Thoracic Parathyroid Adenoma
	Benjamin Harris, Dale Bailey, Paul Roach, David Marshman, Aidan McElduff, and Greg King Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:719-721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome After Late Repair of Bochdalek Hernia
	Gregory Dalencourt and Mark R. Katlic Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:721-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Resection After Successful Downstaging with Photodynamic Therapy
	Keith D. Mortman and Kenneth M. Frankel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:722-724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Dissection of an Anomalous Systemic Artery in the Lung During Pregnancy: A Rare Cause of Hemoptysis
	Shafaque Shaikh, Rasheed A. Saad, Gordon Christie, Keith M. Kerr, and Hardy Remmen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:725-726. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Life-Threatening Endometriosis-Related Hemopneumothorax
	Mohib Morcos, Marco Alifano, Anne Gompel, and Jean-François Regnard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:726-729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tension Chylothorax
	John B. Ammori, Allan Pickens, Andrew C. Chang, and Mark B. Orringer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:729-730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ebstein's Anomaly Assessed by Real-Time 3-D Echocardiography
	Philippe Acar, Sylvia Abadir, Daniel Roux, Assaad Taktak, Yves Dulac, Yves Glock, and Gerard Fournial Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:731-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valvular Reoperations by Left Thoracotomy in Patients With Pectus Excavatum
	Scott A. LeMaire, Roderick G. MacArthur, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:733-735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction After Mitral Valve Replacement Preserving Native Anterior Leaflet
	Kazuma Okamoto, Issei Kiso, Yoshihito Inoue, Hideki Matayoshi, Ryuichi Takahashi, and Yasuhiro Umezu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:735-737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Mitral Valve Regurgitation After Bullet Wound to the Heart
	Stéphane Aubert, Olivio Souza Neto, Amit Pawale, and Gilles D. Dreyfus Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:737-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fractured and Embolized Coronary Stent Mimicking Significant Internal Carotid Stenosis
	Franz F. Immer, Georg Heller, Florian Dick, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:739-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm and Coronary Artery Disease in the Clinical Presentation of Watson Syndrome
	James L. Foster, Scott M. Bradley, and John S. Ikonomidis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:740-742. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Gastroepiploic Artery Grafting for Saphenous Vein Graft Pseudoaneurysm
	Taketomo Mizukami, Taijiro Sueda, Hideichi Wada, Katsuhiko Imai, Masaki Hamamoto, and Daisuke Futagami Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:742-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Totally Endoscopic Robot-Assisted Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
	Louis A. Brunsting, III, Robert S. Binford, Kimberly C. Braly, and Chad R. Swan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:744-746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Circulation and Cardiac Arrest in an Awake Patient: A Safe Approach for Single Lung Pulmonary Artery Stenting?
	Florian Heid, Stefan Guth, Eckhard Mayer, Sascha Herber, Christoph Düber, Irene Tzanova, and Christian Werner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:746-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Acute Type A Dissection by Percutaneous Endovascular Stent-Graft Placement
	Daniel Zimpfer, Martin Czerny, Joachim Kettenbach, Maria Schoder, Ernst Wolner, Johannes Lammer, and Michael Grimm Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:747-749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

The "Hinge-Twist" Technique for Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery
	Leo Lopez, Laura Mercer-Rosa, Evan M. Zahn, Nolan R. Altman, Renato Dubois, and Redmond P. Burke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e19-e21. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of the Extended V-Y Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Chest Wall Reconstruction in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
	Evan Woo, Bien-Keem Tan, Heng Nung Koong, Allen Yeo, Mun Yew Patrick Chan, and Colin Song Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:752-755. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jejunopexy for Selectively Placed Fluoroscopically Guided Percutaneous Jejunal Feeding Tubes
	A.L. Jackson Slappy, John A. Odell, Ronald A. Hinder, and J. Mark McKinney Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:756-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Marzouk's Procedure: A Novel Combined Cervical and Anterior Mediastinotomy Technique to Avoid Median Sternotomy for Difficult Retrosternal Thyroidectomy
	Sridhar Rathinam, Ben Davies, and Joseph F. Khalil-Marzouk Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:759-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Application and Adjustment of Artificial Chordae to the Mitral Valve Using an Approach Through the Aortic Valve
	René Prêtre, Gregory Khatchatourov, Alexander Kadner, and Michele Genoni Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:761-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

George C. Lindesmith, MD: A Tribute
	Winfield J. Wells Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:763-764. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, 2nd Edition: By Daniel J. Goldstein, MD, Mehmet C. Oz, MD. 2004, Totowa, New Jersey, The Humana Press, 479 pp, illustrated, $165.00 ISBN: 1-58829-170-7
	Paul Kurlansky Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:772. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Is Median Sternotomy an Appropriate Approach to Right Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Mesothelioma?
	Ian Hunt and Loic Lang-Lazdunski Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:767. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	David Waller Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:767. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diaphragmatic Fenestration for Resistant Chlyothorax
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, and Balram Airan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:767-768. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Expiratory Collapse of the Central Airways
	Septimiu D. Murgu and Henri G. Colt Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:768. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Cameron D. Wright and Hermes C. Grillo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:768-769. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Approach to Patent Ductus Arteriosus
	Balamurali Srinivasan, Shyam Kumar Thingnam, Debasis Das, and Harkant Singh Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:769. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Increase Risk of Graft Occlusion?
	Hisato Takagi, Maiko Sugimoto, Takayoshi Kato, Yukihiro Matsuno, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:769-770. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Alessandro Parolari, Francesco Alamanni, Fabrizio Veglia, Elena Tremoli, and Paolo Biglioli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:770-771. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Light and Ice Cream
	Keith A. Horvath Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:771. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
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	Johan F. Beek, Jos A.P. van der Sloot, and Martin J.C. van Gemert Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:771-772. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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