Presidential Address:

Navigating the New "Flat World" of Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Sidney Levitsky Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:361-369. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Why Serial Assessments of Cardiac Surgery Patients’ Neurobehavioral Performances are Misleading
	Julian R. Keith, Dale J. Cohen, and Len B. Lecci Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:370-373. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Baseline Cognitive Assessment: Essential Not Optional
	Ola A. Selnes and Scott L. Zeger Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:374-376. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Triage and Outcome of Patients with Mediastinal Penetrating Trauma
	Joshua H. Burack, Emad Kandil, Ahmed Sawas, Patricia A. O’Neill, Salvatore J.A. Sclafani, Robert C. Lowery, and Michael E. Zenilman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:377-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Kenneth Mattox Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Chest Trauma: Long-Term Benefit
	Alon Ben-Nun, Michael Orlovsky, and Lael Anson Best Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:383-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Stephen R. Hazelrigg Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:387. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Mediastinoscopy: Predictors of Injury
	John R. Roberts and James Wadsworth Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:388-392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis Treated With Rapid Sternotomy Followed by Vacuum-Assisted Therapy
	Michael Gorlitzer, Martin Grabenwoeger, Johann Meinhart, Herwig Swoboda, Wolfgang Oczenski, Nikolaus Fiegl, and Ferdinand Waldenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:393-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Michael Lanuti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:396. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Resection for Multifocal (T4) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Is the T4 Designation Valid?
	Jeffrey L. Port, Robert J. Korst, Paul C. Lee, Amanda L. Kansler, Yaniv Kerem, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:397-400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jean Deslauriers Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:400-401. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flexible Videopericardioscopy in cT4 Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer With Radiologic Evidence of Proximal Vascular Invasion
	Eugenio Pompeo, Federico Tacconi, and Tommaso C. Mineo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:402-408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival After Recurrent Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer After Complete Pulmonary Resection
	Hiroshi Sugimura, Francis C. Nichols, Ping Yang, Mark S. Allen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Claude Deschamps, Brent A. Williams, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:409-418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Serum Carcinoembryonic Antigen Level is a Prognostic Factor in Women With Early Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer
	Wen-Hu Hsu, Chien-Sheng Huang, Han-Shui Hsu, Wen-Jen Huang, Hui-Chen Lee, Biing-Shiun Huang, and Min-Hsiung Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:419-424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Joe B. Putnam, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:424. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morbidity of Lung Resection After Prior Lobectomy: Results from the Veterans Affairs National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
	Philip A. Linden, Beow Y. Yeap, Michael Y. Chang, William G. Henderson, Michael T. Jaklitsch, Shukri Khuri, David J. Sugarbaker, and Raphael Bueno Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:425-432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Duodenal Reflux Leads to Down Regulation of DNA Mismatch Repair Pathway in an Animal Model of Esophageal Cancer
	Pramod Bonde, Daqing Gao, Lei Chen, Tomoharu Miyashita, Elizabeth Montgomery, John W. Harmon, and Chiming Wei Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:433-440. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for Adult Cardiac Surgery:

Stent-Grafting of the Thoracic Aorta by the Cardiothoracic Surgeon
	Burkhart Zipfel, Robert Hammerschmidt, Thomas Krabatsch, Semih Buz, Yuguo Weng, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:441-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Results After Endovascular Stent Graft Placement in Atherosclerotic Aneurysms Involving the Descending Aorta
	Martin Czerny, Michael Grimm, Daniel Zimpfer, Suzanne Rodler, Roman Gottardi, Doris Hutschala, Johannes Lammer, Ernst Wolner, and Maria Schoder Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:450-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Usefulness of Transcranial Motor Evoked Potentials During Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery
	Yujiro Kawanishi, Hiroshi Munakata, Masamichi Matsumori, Hiroshi Tanaka, Teruo Yamashita, Keitaro Nakagiri, Kenji Okada, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:456-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Training of Cardiac Surgeons for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Outcomes in Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery
	Jacob Bergsland, Emir Kabil, Emir Mujanovic, Ibrahim Terzic, Jo Røislien, Jan L. Svennevig, and Erik Fosse Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:462-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass for Heart Failure in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: 17-Year Follow-Up
	Marco Pocar, Andrea Moneta, Adalberto Grossi, and Francesco Donatelli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:468-474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurocognitive Function and Cerebral Emboli: Randomized Study of On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Reza Motallebzadeh, J. Martin Bland, Hugh S. Markus, Juan Carlos Kaski, and Marjan Jahangiri Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:475-482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Discharge to Home Rates Are Significantly Lower for Octogenarians Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Hasmet Bardakci, Faisal H. Cheema, Veli K. Topkara, Nicholas C. Dang, Timothy P. Martens, Michelle L. Mercando, Catherine S. Forster, Ariel A. Benson, Isaac George, Mark J. Russo, Mehmet C. Oz, and Barry C. Esrig Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:483-489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography, and Fractional Flow Reserve to Evaluate the Left Main Coronary Artery After Direct Surgical Angioplasty
	Cornelis J. Botman, Hans Post, Olaf Penn, and Nico Pijls Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:490-494. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:494-495. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Reconstruction With Left Internal Thoracic Artery
	Temucin Noyan Ogus, Murat Basaran, Ozer Selimoglu, Tekin Yildirim, Halide Ogus, Hamiyet Ozcan, and Melih Hulusi Us Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:496-501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radial Artery Graft Treatment With Phenoxybenzamine is Clinically Safe and May Reduce Perioperative Myocardial Injury
	Alexander Kulik, Fraser D. Rubens, Derek Gunning, Michael E. Bourke, Thierry G. Mesana, and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:502-509. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:509. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Regulation of Human Internal Mammary and Radial Artery Contraction by Extracellular and Intracellular Calcium Channels and Cyclic Adenosine 3', 5' Monophosphate
	Golam Rabbani, Venkataramana Vijay, Mohan R. Sarabu, and Sachin A. Gupte Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:510-515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Louis P. Perrault and Arnaud Mommerot Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:515-516. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Bioengineered Small Caliber Vascular Graft With Excellent One-Month Patency
	Yosuke Ishii, Russell T. Kronengold, Renu Virmani, Elias A. Rivera, Scott M. Goldman, Ericka J. Prechtel, Richard B. Schuessler, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:517-525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Postinfarction Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm
	Fernando A. Atik, Jose L. Navia, Pablo Ruda Vega, Gonzalo V. Gonzalez-Stawinski, Joan M. Alster, A. Marc Gillinov, Lars G. Svensson, B.Gösta Pettersson, Bruce W. Lytle, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:526-531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Do Cardiac Neuropeptides Play a Role in the Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Bypass Surgery?
	Niyazi Guler, Cenap Ozkara, Haluk Dulger, Veysel Kutay, Musa Sahin, Enver Erbilen, and Hasan Ali Gumrukcuoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:532-537. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Epicardial Electrophysiologic Mapping and Isolation of Autonomic Ganglionic Plexi
	John R. Mehall, Robert M. Kohut, Jr, E. William Schneeberger, Tsuyoshi Taketani, Walter H. Merrill, and Randall K. Wolf Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:538-541. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Detection of Mechanical Valve Dysfunction Using a New Home Monitoring Device
	Dirk Fritzsche, Thomas Eitz, Axel Laczkovics, Andreas Liebold, Michael Knaut, Klaus Matschke, Alex Sagie, Uwe Mehlhorn, Dieter Horstkotte, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:542-548. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Antithrombotic Therapy for Aortic Valve Bioprostheses: Is There an Indication for Routine Use?
	W.R. Eric Jamieson, Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, Peter Skarsgard, Majdi Abdel Hadi, Jian Ye, Guy J. Fradet, James G. Abel, Michael T. Janusz, Anson Cheung, and Eva Germann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:549-557. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Repair Versus Replacement in Simultaneous Mitral and Aortic Valve Surgery for Rheumatic Disease
	Kenji Kuwaki, Nobuyoshi Kawaharada, Kiyofumi Morishita, Tetsuya Koyanagi, Hisayoshi Osawa, Toshiyuki Maeda, and Tetsuya Higami Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:558-563. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement in Endocarditis: A Systematic Review of Literature
	Harm H.H. Feringa, Leslee J. Shaw, Don Poldermans, Sanne Hoeks, Ernst E. van der Wall, Robert A.E. Dion, and Jeroen J. Bax Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:564-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Kenton J. Zehr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:570-571. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bivalirudin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients With Previous or Acute Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Heparin Antibodies: Results of the CHOOSE-ON Trial
	Andreas Koster, Cornelius M. Dyke, Gabriel Aldea, Nicholas G. Smedira, Harry L. McCarthy, II, Solomon Aronson, Roland Hetzer, Edwin Avery, Bruce Spiess, and A. Michael Lincoff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:572-577. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cell Salvage Alters the Systemic Inflammatory Response After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
	Stephen J. Allen, William T. McBride, Terence J. McMurray, Anne S. Phillips, S. Prasad Penugonda, Gianfranco Campalani, Ian S. Young, and Marilyn A. Armstrong Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:578-585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Closed Circuit Versus Standard Extracorporeal Circulation for Aortic Valve Replacement
	Alessandro Castiglioni, Alessandro Verzini, Federico Pappalardo, Nicola Colangelo, Lucia Torracca, Alberto Zangrillo, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:586-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Prevalence of Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 Antibodies Before and After Cardiac Surgery
	Brendan M. Everett, Robert Yeh, Shi Yin Foo, David Criss, Elizabeth M. Van Cott, Michael Laposata, Edwin G. Avery, William D. Hoffman, Jennifer Walker, David Torchiana, and Ik-Kyung Jang Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:592-597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endothelial Progenitor Cells are Mobilized After Cardiac Surgery
	Neil Roberts, Qingzhong Xiao, Graeme Weir, Qingbo Xu, and Marjan Jahangiri Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:598-605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery at a Children’s Hospital: An Analysis of Perioperative Morbidity
	Joseph W. Rossano, E.O.’Brian Smith, Charles D. Fraser, Jr, E. Dean McKenzie, Anthony C. Chang, Amy Hemingway, Jack F. Price, Heather A. Dickerson, and Antonio R. Mott Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:606-612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Correction of Tetralogy of Fallot With Unilateral Absence of Pulmonary Artery
	Leo A. Bockeria, Vladimir P. Podzolkov, Osman A. Makhachev, Mikhail A. Zelenikin, Bagrat G. Alekian, Vladimir N. Ilyin, Ali A. Gadjiev, Konstantin V. Shatalov, Teya T. Kakuchaya, Titalav Kh. Khiriev, and Sergey B. Zaets Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:613-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double-Outlet Right Atrium: Anatomic and Clinical Considerations
	Gianluca Brancaccio, Antonio Amodeo, Gabriele Rinelli, Sergio Filippelli, Stephen P. Sanders, and Roberto M. Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:619-621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fontan Operation: A Comparison of Lateral Tunnel with Extracardiac Conduit
	Andrew C. Fiore, Mark Turrentine, Mark Rodefeld, Palaniswamy Vijay, Theresa L. Schwartz, Katherine S. Virgo, Laurice K. Fischer, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:622-630. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Revisiting Animal Models of Aortic Stenosis in the Early Gestation Fetus
	Pirooz Eghtesady, Erik Michelfelder, Mekibib Altaye, Edgar Ballard, Russel Hirsh, and Robert H. Beekman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:631-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Effects of Cell-Based Angiogenic Gene Therapy at 6 Months: Persistent Angiogenesis and Absence of Oncogenicity
	Christopher Kim, Ren-Ke Li, Guangming Li, Yaoguang Zhang, Richard D. Weisel, and Terrence M. Yau Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:640-646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Bonaros Nikolaos, Rauf Rauend, and Kocher Alfred Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:646-647. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Large Valsalva Sinus Aneurysm Simulating an Interatrial Septum Mass
	Stephane Reverdin, Mikael Rabaeus, and Afksendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:696. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chest Wall Reconstruction in Full-Thickness Defect for Mastectomy and Irradiation
	Andrea Droghetti, Andrea Schiavini, Piergiorgio Muriana, Donatella Tomassoni, Barbara Canneto, Enrico Aitini, Alfredo Scalzini, and Giovanni Muriana Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:697. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

In Vivo Evaluation of a Porous, Elastic, Biodegradable Patch for Reconstructive Cardiac Procedures
	Kazuro L. Fujimoto, Jianjun Guan, Hideki Oshima, Tetsuro Sakai, and William R. Wagner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:648-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Pascal Maria Dohmen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:654. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrieval Stent Filter: Treatment of Budd Chiari Syndrome Complicated With Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis—Initial Clinical Experience
	Xin-Wei Han, Peng-Xu Ding, Yong-Dong Li, Gang Wu, and Ming-Hua Li Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:655-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Cardiac Resurrection After Bone-Marrow-Derived Mononuclear Cell Transplantation During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
	Satoshi Gojo, Shunei Kyo, Shigeyuki Nishimura, Nobuyuki Komiyama, Nobutaka Kawai, Masami Bessho, Hiroshige Sato, Toshihisa Asakura, Motonobu Nishimura, and Kenji Ikebuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:661-662. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Overlapped Conical Endoprostheses in a Patient With Aneurysmatic Right Aortic Arch and Aortic Coarctation
	M. Ibrahim Nassar, Ramiro de la Llana, Francisco Diaz-Romero, Pilar Garrido, and Rafael Martinez-Sanz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:663-664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Type V Endoleaks by Endovascular Redo Stent-Graft Placement
	Daniel Zimpfer, Maria Schoder, Roman Gottardi, Johannes Lammer, Ernst Wolner, Michael Grimm, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:664-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Open and Endovascular Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Vitaly Aleksandrovich Sorokin, Chee Fui Chong, Chuen Neng Lee, Poo Sing Wong, Lenny Tan, and Peter Ashley Robless Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:666-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Circumflex Coronary Artery Aneurysm Associated With Cystic Medial Necrosis in a Non-Marfan Patient
	Koji Takeda, Goro Matsumiya, Motonobu Nishimura, Hajime Matsue, Yasuhiko Tomita, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:668-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Coronary Artery Spasm Complicating Aortic Valve Replacement: Implications for Identification and Treatment
	Claudio Pragliola, Luca Altamura, Giampaolo Niccoli, Massimo Siviglia, Stefano De Paulis, and Gian Federico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:670-672. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Surgical Repair in Adulthood
	Fotios A. Mitropoulos, Meletios Kanakis, Antonios P. Vlachos, Paraskevi Lathridou, George Tsaoussis, George Georgiou, and John A. Goudevenos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:672-674. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Type A Dissection at 17 Weeks of Gestation in a Marfan Patient
	Joerg Seeburger, Friedrich Wilhelm Mohr, and Volkmar Falk Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:674-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Patch Augmentation of Both Anterior and Septal Leaflets in Ebstein’s Anomaly
	Noyan Timucin Ogus, Cenk Indelen, Tekin Yildirim, Ozer Selimoglu, and Murat Basaran Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:676-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Technique for the Surgical Treatment of Severe Tricuspid Valve Deformity in Ebstein’s Anomaly
	David P.V. Bichell, Bassem N. Mora, James W. Mathewson, Stanley K. Kirkpatrick, Jeffrey J. Tyner, and Terri McLees-Palinkas Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:678-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ruptured Tricuspid Valve Papillary Muscle: A Treatable Cause of Neonatal Cyanosis
	Ritu Sachdeva, Richard T. Fiser, William R. Morrow, Joseph R. Cava, Nancy S. Ghanayem, and Robert D.B. Jaquiss Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:680-682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysmal Dilatation of the Contegra Bovine Jugular Vein Conduit After Reconstruction of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
	Eva Maria Delmo-Walter, Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili, Hashim Abdul-Khaliq, Rudolf Meyer, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:682-684. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effective Symptomatic Relief of Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Truncal Vagotomy
	Adrian Ooi, Rasheed A. Saad, Narain Moorjani, and Khalid M. Amer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:684-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheal Stenosis Caused by Retrosternal Dislocation of the Right Clavicle
	Ei Nakayama, Toru Tanaka, Tetsuo Noguchi, Jun-ichi Yasuda, and Yasuji Terada Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:685-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma in Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung
	Douglas West, Andrew G. Nicholson, Ian Colquhoun, and James Pollock Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:687-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma
	Tung-Ying Chao, An-Shen Lin, Chien-Hao Lie, Yu-Hsiu Chung, Jui-Wei Lin, and Meng-Chih Lin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:689-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Central Endobronchial Chondroid Hamartoma
	Min-Woong Kang, Jong Hee Han, Jeong Hwan Yu, Yong Ho Kim, Myung Hoon Na, Jae Hyeon Yu, Seung Pyung Lim, Young Lee, Jin-Hwan Kim, Dae Young Kang, and Ju-Ock Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:691-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Artery Aneurysm Treated With Aortic Stent Graft and Fibrin Sealant
	Eladio Sanchez, Pedro Alados, Luis Zurera, Miguel Canis, Ignacio Muñoz, Jaime Casares, and Manuel G. Eguaras Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:693-695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Total Arch Replacement for a Distal Aortic Arch Aneurysm With Right Aortic Arch
	Keiko Kiokawa, Kazutomo Goh, Nobuyuki Akasaka, Nobuyoshi Azuma, Masashi Inaba, and Tadahiro Sasajima Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:e3-e5. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjustable Segmental Tricuspid Annuloplasty: A New Modified Technique
	Anas Sarraj and Juan Duarte Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:698-699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjustable Sinotubular Junction for Aortic Valve Reimplantation Procedures
	Daniele Maselli, Fabio Guarracino, Pietro Bajona, Luca Bellieni, and Gaetano Minzioni Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:700-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transverse Bronchoplasty of the Membranous Wall After Resection of an Endobronchial Hamartoma
	Periklis Tomos, Theodoros Karaiskos, Elias Lahanas, Dionysios Paulopoulos, Dimitrios Papahristou, Antonios Stauroulias, and Antonios Papachristodoulou Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:703-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Large, Iatrogenic, Tracheo-Esophageal Fistulae
	Vicky L. Chappell and Herman A. Heck, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:705-706. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
	Oliver Warren, Kaushik Mandal, Vassilis Hadjianastassiou, Lisa Knowlton, Sukhmeet Panesar, Kokotsakis John, Ara Darzi, and Thanos Athanasiou Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:707-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selecting a Vasopressor Drug for Vasoplegic Shock After Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review
	Moritoki Egi, Rinaldo Bellomo, Christoph Langenberg, Michael Haase, Anja Haase, Laurie Doolan, George Matalanis, Siven Seevenayagam, and Brian Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:715-723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Type II Statistical Error
	Gerald S. Weinstein Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:724. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Technique for Residual Mitral Valve Regurgitation
	Nagarajan Muthialu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:724. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Derek R. Brinster and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:724-725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valproic Acid and Bleeding: Caution Required
	John P. Veinot and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Jason A. Williams and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:725-726. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
My View and My Experience on Extracardiac RV-PA Conduit
	Carlo F. Marcelletti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:726. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Jürgen Hörer, Andreas Eicken, and Christian Schreiber Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:726-727. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Lecompte Maneuver as an Alternative to Reduction Pulmonary Arterioplasty for Relief of Airway Compression in Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome
	Cécile Tissot, Yacine Aggoun, Maurice Beghetti, Eduardo da Cruz, Jorge Sierra, Afksendyios Kalangos, and Eduardo da Cruz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:727. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Lars Nölke, Nelson Alphonso, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:727-728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ischemic Preconditioning of the Gastric Conduit Prior to Esophageal Resection
	C.S. Pramesh and Rajesh C. Mistry Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplement:

Aortic Surgery Symposium X
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S729. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Faculty
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S730. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Introduction
	Randall B. Griepp and Eva B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S731. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Preservation in Patients With Aortic Root Aneurysm: Results of the Reimplantation Technique
	Tirone E. David, Christopher M. Feindel, Gary D. Webb, Jack M. Colman, Susan Armstrong, and Manjula Maganti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S732-S735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Current State of the Art and Where Are We Headed?
	D. Craig Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S736-S739. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preservation of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve
	Hans-Joachim Schäfers, Diana Aicher, Frank Langer, and Henning F. Lausberg Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S740-S745. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Repair: The Functional Approach to Leaflet Prolapse and Valve-Sparing Surgery
	Hugues Jeanmart, Laurent de Kerchove, David Glineur, Jean-Michel Goffinet, Ishan Rougui, Michel Van Dyck, Philippe Noirhomme, and Gebrin El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S746-S751. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Remodeling or Reimplantation for Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Surgery?
	Armin W. Erasmi, Hans-H. Sievers, J.F. Matthias Bechtel, Thorsten Hanke, Ulrich Stierle, and Martin Misfeld Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S752-S756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Surgical Experience With Loeys-Dietz: A New Syndrome of Aggressive Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Disease
	Jason A. Williams, Bart L. Loeys, Lois U. Nwakanma, Harry C. Dietz, Philip J. Spevak, Nishant D. Patel, Katrien François, Julie DeBacker, Vincent L. Gott, Luca A. Vricella, and Duke E. Cameron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S757-S763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve–Sparing Operation in Marfan Syndrome: What Do We Know After a Decade?
	Klaus Kallenbach, Hassina Baraki, Nawid Khaladj, Hiroyuki Kamiya, Christian Hagl, Axel Haverich, and Matthias Karck Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S764-S768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reimplantation Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Marfan Syndrome Using the Valsalva Conduit: An Intercontinental Multicenter Study
	Fabrizio Settepani, Wilson Y. Szeto, Davide Pacini, Ruggero De Paulis, Luigi Chiariello, Roberto Di Bartolomeo, Roberto Gallotti, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S769-S773. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
When Should the Aortic Arch Be Replaced in Marfan Patients?
	Jean Bachet, Fabrice Larrazet, Bertrand Goudot, Gilles Dreyfus, Thierry Folliguet, François Laborde, and Daniel Guilmet Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S774-S779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Experience of Girdling the Ascending Aorta With Dacron Mesh as Definitive Treatment for Aneurysmal Dilation
	Oved Cohen, Jonah Odim, David De La Zerda, Chidi Ukatu, Raj Vyas, Neil Vyas, Kathy Palatnik, and Hillel Laks Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S780-S784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Panel Discussion: Session I—Ascending Aorta
	D. Craig Miller, Jean Bachet, Duke E. Cameron, Oved Cohen, Tirone E. David, Gebrine El Khoury, Armin W. Erasmi, Matthias Karck, Hans-Joachim Schäfers, and Fabrizio Settepani Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S785-S790. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Replacement With a Trifurcated Graft
	David Spielvogel, Christian D. Etz, Daniel Silovitz, Steven L. Lansman, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S791-S795. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Replacement Using Selective Cerebral Perfusion
	Teruhisa Kazui, Katsushi Yamashita, Naoki Washiyama, Hitoshi Terada, Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar, Kazuchika Suzuki, and Takayasu Suzuki Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S796-S798. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Perfusion
	Deborah K. Harrington, Fernanda Fragomeni, and Robert Stuart Bonser Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S799-S804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Integrated Total Arch Replacement Using Selective Cerebral Perfusion: A 6-Year Experience
	Hiroaki Sasaki, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Kenji Minatoya, Motomi Ando, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S805-S810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimization of Aortic Arch Replacement With a One-Stage Approach
	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Michael C. Mauney, Paolo Masetti, and Catherine F. Castner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S811-S814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimization of Aortic Arch Replacement: Two-Stage Approach
	Hazim J. Safi, Charles C. Miller, III, Anthony L. Estrera, Martin A. Villa, Jennifer S. Goodrick, Eyal Porat, and Ali Azizzadeh Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S815-S818. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique for Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
	Hassina Baraki, Christian Hagl, Narwid Khaladj, Klaus Kallenbach, Jürgen Weidemann, Axel Haverich, and Matthias Karck Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S819-S823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Panel Discussion: Session II—Aortic Arch
	Randall B. Griepp, Robert Bonser, Axel Haverich, Teruhisa Kazui, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Hazim J. Safi, Hiroaki Sasaki, David Spielvogel, and Shinichi Takamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S824-S831. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fifty Years of Thoracic Aortic Surgery: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
	Stephen Westaby and Gabriele B. Bertoni Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S832-S834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intramural Hematoma and Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer of the Aorta
	Thoralf M. Sundt Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S835-S841. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Update on Outcomes of Acute Type B Aortic Dissection
	Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, Jennifer Goodrick, Eyal E. Porat, Paul E. Achouh, Jayesh Dhareshwar, Riad Meada, Ali Azizzadeh, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S842-S845. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Panel Discussion: Session III—Natural History and Dissection
	Joseph S. Coselli, Joseph E. Bavaria, John A. Elefteriades, Anthony L. Estrera, Steven L. Lansman, Christoph Nienaber, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, and Stephen Westaby Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S846-S850. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Follow-Up After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
	Marc A.A.M. Schepens, Johannes C. Kelder, Wim J. Morshuis, Robin H. Heijmen, Eric P. van Dongen, and Huub T.M. ter Beek Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S851-S855. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair: A 20-Year Perspective
	Mark F. Conrad, Robert S. Crawford, J. Kenneth Davison, and Richard P. Cambria Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S856-S861. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Surgical Repair of 2286 Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
	Joseph S. Coselli, John Bozinovski, and Scott A. LeMaire Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S862-S864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spinal Cord Perfusion and Protection During Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery: The Collateral Network Concept
	Randall B. Griepp and Eva B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S865-S869. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Complications After Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: Predictors, Prevention, and Treatment
	Christian D. Etz, Gabriele Di Luozzo, Ricardo Bello, Maximilian Luehr, Muhammad Z. Khan, Carol A. Bodian, Randall B. Griepp, and Konstadinos A. Plestis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S870-S876. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Assessment of Spinal Cord Circulation and Function in Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
	Geert Willem H. Schurink, Robbert J. Nijenhuis, Walter H. Backes, Werner Mess, Michiel W. de Haan, Bas Mochtar, and Michael J. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S877-S881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors of Neurologic Deficit After Thoracic Aortic Endografting
	Ali Khoynezhad, Carlos E. Donayre, Hao Bui, George E. Kopchok, Irwin Walot, and Rodney A. White Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S882-S889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Panel Discussion: Session IV—Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aorta
	David Spielvogel, Richard P. Cambria, Joseph S. Coselli, Randall B. Griepp, Ali Khoynezhad, R. Scott Mitchell, Konstadinos A. Plestis, Marc Schepens, Geert Willem Schurink, Lars G. Svensson, and Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:S890-S892. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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