Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Prospective Study of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Pulmonary Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
	Akira Iyoda, Kenzo Hiroshima, Yasumitsu Moriya, Yuichi Takiguchi, Yasuo Sekine, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Toshihiko Iizasa, Hideki Kimura, Yukio Nakatani, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1802-1807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Uliano Morandi and Christian Casali Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1807. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Satellite Pulmonary Nodule in the Same Lobe (T4N0) Should Not Be Staged as IIIB Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Ayesha S. Bryant, Sara J. Pereira, Daniel L. Miller, and Robert James Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1808-1814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radioguided Detection of Lymph Node Metastasis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Chumy Nwogu, Gabor Fischer, DongFeng Tan, Michal Glinianski, Dominick Lamonica, and Todd Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1815-1820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Mediastinoscopic Surgery: Clinical Feasibility and Accuracy of Mediastinal Lymph Node Staging
	Biruta Witte, Michael Wolf, Martin Huertgen, and Heikki Toomes Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1821-1827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Usefulness of Lung Perfusion Scintigraphy Before Lung Cancer Resection in Patients with Ventilatory Obstruction
	Tommaso C. Mineo, Orazio Schillaci, Eugenio Pompeo, Davide Mineo, and Giovanni Simonetti Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1828-1834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Transplantation in Patients 60 Years and Older: Results, Complications, and Outcomes
	Philip W. Smith, Hongkun Wang, Vamsi Parini, Jason S. Zolak, K. Robert Shen, Thomas M. Daniel, Mark K. Robbins, Curtis G. Tribble, Irving L. Kron, and David R. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1835-1841. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Outcomes Comparing Perfadex, Euro-Collins, and Papworth Solutions in Lung Transplantation
	Takahiro Oto, Anne P. Griffiths, Franklin Rosenfeldt, Bronwyn J. Levvey, Trevor J. Williams, and Gregory I. Snell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1842-1848. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Allows Esophageal Tumor Resection in Selected Esophageal Carcinoma With Severe Emphysema
	Qun-You Tan, Ru-Wen Wang, Yao-Guang Jiang, Shi-Zhi Fan, Michael K.Y. Hsin, Tai-Qian Gong, Jing-Hai Zhou, and Yun-Ping Zhao Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1849-1856. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Pedicled Omentum in Esophagogastric Anastomosis for Prevention of Anastomotic Leak
	M. Akbar Bhat, M. Ashraf Dar, Ghulam Nabi Lone, and A. Majid Dar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1857-1862. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Enders K.W. Ng and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1862. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes After 151 Extended Transcervical Thymectomies for Myasthenia Gravis
	Joseph B. Shrager, Derek Nathan, Clayton J. Brinster, Omair Yousuf, Abraham Spence, Zhen Chen, and Larry R. Kaiser Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1863-1869. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Anatomy of the Accessory Phrenic Nerve
	Marios Loukas, Christopher R. Kinsella, Jr, Robert G. Louis, Jr, Sagar Gandhi, and Brian Curry Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1870-1875. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Interrupted Aortic Arch Repair: Aortic Arch Advancement Without a Patch Minimizes Arch Reinterventions
	David L.S. Morales, Peter T. Scully, Brandi E. Braud, Justin H. Booth, Daniel E. Graves, Jeffrey S. Heinle, E. Dean McKenzie, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1577-1584. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Neonatal Surgical Aortic Commissurotomy: Predictors of Outcome and Long-Term Results
	Gabriella Agnoletti, Olivier Raisky, Younes Boudjemline, Phalla Ou, Damien Bonnet, Daniel Sidi, and Pascal Vouhé Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1585-1592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James Monro Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1592-1593. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Redo Aortic Valve Replacement in Children
	Kirk R. Kanter, Paul M. Kirshbom, and Brian E. Kogon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1594-1597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Repair of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect is Safe and Effective
	R. Ramesh Singh, Patrick S. Warren, T. Brett Reece, Peter Ellman, Benjamin B. Peeler, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1598-1602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricle–to–Pulmonary Artery Conduit Versus Blalock-Taussig Shunt: A Hemodynamic Comparison
	Nancy S. Ghanayem, Robert D.B. Jaquiss, Joseph R. Cava, Peter C. Frommelt, Kathleen A. Mussatto, George M. Hoffman, and James S. Tweddell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1603-1610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of the Fontan Procedure Using Cardiopulmonary Bypass with Aortic Cross-Clamping
	David B. Meyer, Guillermo Zamora, Gil Wernovsky, Richard F. Ittenbach, Paul R. Gallagher, Sarah Tabbutt, Peter J. Gruber, Susan C. Nicolson, J. William Gaynor, and Thomas L. Spray Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1611-1620. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Heterotaxy Patients With Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return: Improving Surgical Results
	David L.S. Morales, Brandi E. Braud, Justin H. Booth, Daniel E. Graves, Jeffrey S. Heinle, E. Dean McKenzie, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1621-1628. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heterotaxy Syndrome with Functional Single Ventricle: Does Prenatal Diagnosis Improve Survival?
	Meryl S. Cohen, Amy H. Schultz, Zhi-Yun Tian, Denise D. Donaghue, Paul M. Weinberg, J. William Gaynor, and Jack Rychik Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1629-1636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rapid Cardiopulmonary Support in Children With Heart Disease: A Nine-Year Experience
	Robert L. Hannan, Jorge W. Ojito, Marion A. Ybarra, Michael C. O'Brien, Anthony F. Rossi, and Redmond P. Burke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1637-1641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1641-1642. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Troponin T Levels for Risk Stratification in Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
	Leena H. Mildh, Ville Pettilä, Heikki I. Sairanen, and Paula H. Rautiainen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1643-1648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Igor Knez, Gerfried Zobel, and Bruno Rigler Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1649. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chylothorax in Children After Congenital Heart Surgery
	Shu-yan Chan, Wendy Lau, Wilfred H.S. Wong, Lik-cheung Cheng, Adolphus K.T. Chau, and Yiu-fai Cheung Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1650-1656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Glenn J. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1656-1657. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Surgery Always Mandatory for Type A Aortic Dissection?
	Paolo Centofanti, Roberto Flocco, Fabrizio Ceresa, Matteo Attisani, Michele La Torre, Luca Weltert, and Antonio Maria Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1658-1664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Validity of a Limited Ascending and Hemiarch Replacement for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Motomi Shiono, Mitsumasa Hata, Akira Sezai, Tetsuya Niino, Shinya Yagi, and Nanao Negishi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1665-1669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair: Is Reimplantation of Spinal Cord Arteries a Waste of Time?
	Christian D. Etz, James C. Halstead, David Spielvogel, Rohit Shahani, Ricardo Lazala, Tobias M. Homann, Donald J. Weisz, Konstadinos Plestis, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1670-1677. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Teruhisa Kazui Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1677-1678. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perioperative Management to Improve Neurologic Outcome in Thoracic or Thoracoabdominal Aortic Stent-Grafting
	Ernst Weigang, Marc Hartert, Michael P. Siegenthaler, Nicholas A. Beckmann, Ronen Sircar, Gàbor Szabò, Christian D. Etz, Maximilian Luehr, Patrick von Samson, and Friedhelm Beyersdorf Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1679-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mirko Doss Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1687. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Are Penetrating Aortic Ulcers Best Treated Using an Endovascular Approach?
	Derek R. Brinster, Grayson H. Wheatley, III, James Williams, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, Edward B. Diethrich, and Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1688-1691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
	Yanai Ben-Gal, Yaron Moshkovitz, Nachum Nesher, Gideon Uretzky, Rony Braunstein, Alberto Hendler, Einat Zivi, Itzhak Herz, and Rephael Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1692-1697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radial Artery Diameter and Vasodilatory Properties After Transradial Coronary Angiography
	Erik Madssen, Petter Haere, and Rune Wiseth Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1698-1702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alistair George Royse Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1702-1703. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients With Refractory Angina and Previous Coronary Surgery
	Elisabetta Lapenna, Dino Rapati, Paola Cardano, Michele De Bonis, Francesca Lullo, Alberto Zangrillo, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1704-1708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of the Atherosclerotic Ascending Aorta: Is Endoaortic Balloon Occlusion Safe?
	Bartolo Zingone, Giuseppe Gatti, Elisabetta Rauber, Aniello Pappalardo, Bernardo Benussi, and Lorella Dreas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1709-1714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Preoperative Ejection Fraction Predict Operative Mortality With Left Ventricular Restoration?
	Joshua D. Adams, Lynn M. Fedoruk, Carlos A. Tache-Leon, Benjamin B. Peeler, John A. Kern, Curtis G. Tribble, James D. Bergin, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1715-1720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Beneficial Hemodynamic and Clinical Effects of Surgical Ventricular Restoration in Patients With Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
	Sven A.F. Tulner, Jeroen J. Bax, Gabe B. Bleeker, Paul Steendijk, Robert J.M. Klautz, Eduard R. Holman, Martin J. Schalij, Robert A.E. Dion, and Ernst E. van der Wall Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1721-1727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Marisa Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1727-1728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Triple-Valve Procedures: Impact of Risk Factors on Midterm in a Rheumatic Population
	Tankut Hakki Akay, Bahadir Gultekin, Süleyman Ozkan, Erdal Aslim, Bülent Saritas, Atilla Sezgin, and Sait Aslamaci Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1729-1734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair Versus Replacement for Organic Tricuspid Disease
	Steve K. Singh, Gilbert H.L. Tang, Manjula D. Maganti, Susan Armstrong, William G. Williams, Tirone E. David, and Michael A. Borger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1735-1741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Thawing on Nitric Oxide Synthase III and Apoptotic Markers in Cryopreserved Human Allografts
	Hans J. Geissler, Uwe M. Fischer, Saskia Foerster, Andreas Krahwinkel, Albert Antonyan, Axel Kroener, Klaus Addicks, Uwe Mehlhorn, and Wilhelm Bloch Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1742-1746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Red Cell Transfusion is Associated With an Increased Risk for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
	Colleen Gorman Koch, Liang Li, David R. Van Wagoner, Andra I. Duncan, A. Marc Gillinov, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1747-1756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	T. Bruce Ferguson, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1756-1757. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Atrial Reduction Enhances Outcomes of Modified Maze Procedure for Permanent Atrial Fibrillation During Concomitant Mitral Surgery
	Vinay Badhwar, Joshua D. Rovin, Gail Davenport, J. Crayton Pruitt, Robert R. Lazzara, George Ebra, and Gary H. Dworkin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1758-1764. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Maze During Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery: The OLV Clinic Experience
	Hugues Jeanmart, Filip Casselman, Roel Beelen, Francis Wellens, Ihsan Bakir, F. Van Praet, Guy Cammu, Yvan Degriek, Yvette Vermeulen, and Hugo Vanermen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1765-1769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reversible Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Transplant Candidates: To Transplant or Not to Transplant
	Stefan Klotz, Frauke Wenzelburger, Joerg Stypmann, Henryk Welp, Gabriele Drees, Christof Schmid, and Hans H. Scheld Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1770-1773. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Technology Have a Positive Impact on Outcome Pretransplant and Posttransplant?
	Stefan Klotz, Joerg Stypmann, Henryk Welp, Christof Schmid, Gabriele Drees, Andreas Rukosujew, and Hans H. Scheld Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1774-1778. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effective Management of Refractory Postcardiotomy Bleeding With the Use of Recombinant Activated Factor VII
	Farzan Filsoufi, Javier G. Castillo, Parwis B. Rahmanian, Corey Scurlock, Gregory Fischer, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1779-1783. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinitis After More Than 10,000 Cardiac Surgical Procedures
	Anne M. Eklund, Outi Lyytikäinen, Peter Klemets, Kaisa Huotari, Veli-Jukka Anttila, Kalervo A. Werkkala, and Matti Valtonen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1784-1789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparative Evaluation of Multimedia Driven, Interactive, and Case-Based Teaching in Heart Surgery
	Reinhard Friedl, Helmut Höppler, Karl Ecard, Wilfried Scholz, Andreas Hannekum, Wolfgang Oechsner, and Sylvia Stracke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1790-1795. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abdominal Complications After Heart Surgery
	Jamal H. Khan, April M. Lambert, Joseph H. Habib, Mike Broce, Mary S. Emmett, and Elaine A. Davis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1796-1801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Thoracoscopic Removal of Pericardial Foreign Body
	Sita Rama Rao Podila, Adam Szafranek, Asif Raza Rathore, Subramaniam Balachandran, and Nihal P. Kulatilake Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1915. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Obstruction Causing Mediastinal Shift and Hemodynamic Compromise
	Patrik Nechala, Alain Tremblay, and Sean C. Grondin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1916. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Epicardial Beating Heart "Off-Pump" Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Non-Mitral Valve Patients Using New Irrigated Bipolar Radiofrequency Technology
	Piotr Suwalski, Grzegorz Suwalski, Nicolas Doll, Franciszek Majstrak, Andrzej Kurowski, and Kazimierz B. Suwalski Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1876-1879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Functional Comparison of Staple Line Reinforcements in Lung Resection
	Douglas M. Downey, Joseph G. Harre, and Jerry W. Pratt Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1880-1883. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Neoaortic Root Modification for Late Thrombosis After Norwood Palliation
	Eric M. Graham, Huzaifa Shakir, Andrew M. Atz, Jeremy M. Ringewald, and Scott M. Bradley Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e29-e30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Aortic Aneurysm 18 Years After Repair of Double-Outlet Right Ventricle With Pulmonary Stenosis
	Julie Cleuziou, Norbert Mayr, Christian Schreiber, Jürgen Hörer, Stefanie Sassen, Harald Kaemmerer, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e31-e32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracoronary Infusion of Levosimendan to Treat Postpericardiotomy Heart Failure
	Philippe-Primo Caimmi, Elena Grossini, Claudio Molinari, Giovanni Vacca, and Giovanni Teodori Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e33-e34. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tuberculous Hilar Lymph Nodes Leading to Tracheopulmonary Artery Fistula and Pseudoaneurysm of Pulmonary Artery
	Saulat H. Fatimi, Muhammad A. Javed, Usman Ahmad, Buland I. Siddiqi, and Nawal Salahuddin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e35-e36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome After Esophagectomy With Cervical Esophagogastrostomy
	Ku Ran Cho and Won-Min Jo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e37-e38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Truncus Arteriosus With Interrupted Aortic Arch: Successful Repair Using Modified Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Surgical Techniques
	Qiang Chen, Paul Modi, Massimo Caputo, and Ash Pawade Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1884-1886. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilateral Coronary-to-Pulmonary Artery Fistulas
	Yao-Kuang Huang, Meng-Huan Lei, Ming-Shian Lu, Chi-Nan Tseng, Jen-Ping Chang, and Jaw-Ji Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1886-1888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Coronary Revascularization Using the PAS-Port System in a Patient With Takayasu's Arteritis and Behcet's Disease
	Kenji Iino, Shigeyuki Tomita, Koichi Higashidani, Toshimi Ujiie, Sadahiko Arai, and Go Watanabe Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1889-1891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Fibroma Mimicking an Acute Coronary Syndrome
	Hrvoje Gasparovic, Vedran Coric, Davor Milicic, Gordana Rajsman, Ivan Burcar, Ranka Stern-Padovan, and Ivan Jelic Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1891-1892. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chylous Pericardial Effusion After Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
	Girish Mood, Mustaphasahim Shaaraoui, Raghavendra Allareddy, Derek Smith, Leonardo Rodriguez, Donald Hammer, and Vidyasagar Kalahasti Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1892-1894. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Presentation of Poststernotomy Mediastinitis 15 Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Albert K. Oh, Gordon A. Wong, and Michael S. Wong Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1894-1897. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inherent Problems of Tracheo-Bronchial Stenting in Patients With Tracheostomy
	Joerg Lindenmann, Christian Porubsky, Veronika Matzi, Alfred Maier, and Freyja Maria Smolle-Juettner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1897-1898. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management Dilemmas Due to a Paratracheal Follicular Dendritic Cell Tumor
	Louis P. Voigt, Ali Hmidi, Stephen M. Pastores, Robert G. Maki, Diane L. Carlson, Manjit S. Bains, and Neil A. Halpern Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1898-1900. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tuberculosis of the Trachea
	Belhassen Smati, Mohamed Sadok Boudaya, Aïda Ayadi, Jemal Ammar, Habiba Djilani, Faouzi El Mezni, and Tarek Kilani Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1900-1901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Presentation of Thymoma With Infarction or Hemorrhage
	Cameron D. Wright and John C. Wain Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1901-1904. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Autocrine Growth by Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor in Malignant Mesothelioma
	Motohiro Nishimura, Kyoko Itoh, Kazuhiro Ito, Masashi Yanada, Kunihiko Terauchi, Shinji Fushiki, and Junichi Shimada Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1904-1906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Mediastinal Immature Teratoma in a Child With Precocious Puberty and Klinefelter's Syndrome
	Chen-Kun Chen, Yih-Leong Chang, Shiann-Tarng Jou, Yu-Ting Tseng, and Yung-Chie Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1906-1908. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gastric Rupture Associated With Diaphragmatic Hernia During Pregnancy
	Theresa D. Luu, V. Seenu Reddy, Daniel L. Miller, and Seth D. Force Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1908-1910. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
	Ninh T. Nguyen, Cam-Ly Tran, Dmitri V. Gelfand, Esteban Varela, Ken Chang, Michael Stamos, and Samuel E. Wilson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1910-1913. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Removal of Metallic Stent by Using Polyflex Stent in Esophago-Colic Anastomotic Stricture
	Bülent Tunçözgür, Muhammet Cemil Savas, Ahmet Feridun Isik, Akin Sarimehmetoglu, Maruf Sanli, and Levent Elbeyli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1913-1914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Improved Technique to Diagnose a Patent Foramen Ovale During Left Ventricular Assist Device Insertion
	Rana E. Majd, Minoo N. Kavarana, Michael Bouvette, and Robert D. Dowling Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1917-1918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protecting the Crossover Right Internal Thoracic Artery Bypass Graft With a Pedicled Thymus Flap
	Giuseppe Gatti, Aniello Pappalardo, Livio Gon, and Bartolo Zingone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1919-1921. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Coating for the Treatment of Serous Leaks From Modified Blalock-Taussig Gore-Tex Shunts
	Ben Davies, Yves d'Udekem, and Christian P. Brizard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1922-1923. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transthoracic Closure of a Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural Fistula With Coils and Cyanoacrylate
	Lindsey A. Clemson, Eric Walser, Amanjit Gill, James E. Lynch, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1924-1926. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Prophylactic Amiodarone for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
	Sean M. Bagshaw, P. Diane Galbraith, L. Brent Mitchell, Reg Sauve, Derek V. Exner, and William A. Ghali Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1927-1937. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Maze and Concomitant Mitral Valve Surgery on Clinical Outcomes
	James W.W. Wong and Koon-Hou Mak Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1938-1947. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Perioperative Care in Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgery: By Davy C.H. Cheng, MD, Tirone E. David, MD. 2005, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, 526 pp, illustrated, $69.95 ISBN: 0–7817–5774–6
	William C. Oliver, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1956. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Munchausen Syndrome and Acute Aortic Dissection: Letter 1
	Lynn M. Fedoruk and John A. Kern Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1948. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Munchausen Syndrome and Acute Aortic Dissection: Letter 2
	Anthony L. Estrera and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1948. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Richard A. Hopkins, Colin Harrington, and Athena Poppas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1948-1949. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Complication After Repair of Truncus Arteriosus With Contegra Conduit
	Thomas Z. Kocher, Joseph P. Pestaner, and Theodore C. Koutlas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1949. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simplified Risk Stratification System for Open Heart Surgery
	Victor Parsonnet Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1950. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aprotinin Reduces Troponin I Levels in OPCABG
	Tomas Vanek, Martin Jares, Zbynek Straka MSM0021620817 Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1950-1951. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Robert Poston and Ozeki Toshinaga Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1951-1952. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preventing the Loss of Safety Margins With Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	John W. Mulholland and Jon R. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1952-1953. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheal Reconstruction for a Long Tracheal Resection
	Domenico Galetta and Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1953. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Peirong Yu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1953-1954. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Forty-Second Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:372-80
	Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1955. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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