Statistician's Page:

What Are the Odds?
	Gary L. Grunkemeier and YingXing Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1240-1244. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

An Innovative New Concept for Quality Measurement in Adult Cardiac Surgery
	Frederick L. Grover Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1237-1239. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Facilitates the Delivery of Chemotherapy after Resection for Lung Cancer
	Rebecca P. Petersen, DuyKhanh Pham, William R. Burfeind, Steven I. Hanish, Eric M. Toloza, David H. Harpole, Jr, and Thomas A. D’Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1245-1250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Follow-Up of Ultraflex Metallic Stents in Benign and Malignant Central Airway Obstruction
	Syed A. Husain, David Finch, Manzoor Ahmed, Anthony Morgan, and Martin R. Hetzel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1251-1256. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Defining the Optimal Treatment of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Decision Analysis
	Andrew J. Graham, Fiona M. Shrive, William A. Ghali, Braden J. Manns, Sean C. Grondin, Richard J. Finley, and Joanne Clifton Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1257-1264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	William Burfeind, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1264. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Appraisal of a Revised Lymph Node Classification System for Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer
	Dipok Kumar Dhar, Shinji Hattori, Yasuhito Tonomoto, Tadakazu Shimoda, Hoichi Kato, Mitsuo Tachibana, Kosho Matsuura, Yojiro Mitsumoto, Alex G. Little, and Naofumi Nagasue Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1265-1272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Outcome of Colon Interposition by the Posterior Mediastinal Route for Thoracic Esophageal Cancer
	Satoru Motoyama, Michihiko Kitamura, Reijiro Saito, Kiyotomi Maruyama, Yusuke Sato, Kaori Hayashi, Hajime Saito, Yoshihiro Minamiya, and Jun-ichi Ogawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1273-1278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Eddie L. Hoover Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1278. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Effect of Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis on Severity of Mitral Regurgitation
	Frédéric Vanden Eynden, Denis Bouchard, Ismaïl El-Hamamsy, Ady Butnaru, Philippe Demers, Michel Carrier, Louis P. Perrault, Jean-Claude Tardif, and Michel Pellerin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1279-1284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Ross Procedure: Clinical and Echocardiographic Follow-Up in 219 Consecutive Patients
	Bruno Chiappini, Bruno Absil, Jean Rubay, Philippe Noirhomme, Jean-Christophe Funken, Robert Verhelst, Alain Poncelet, and Gebrine El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1285-1289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Withdrawal]
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
	Diana Aicher, Carmen Urbich, Andreas Zeiher, Stefanie Dimmeler, and Hans-Joachim Schäfers Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1290-1294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors of Death and Impact of Surgery in Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis
	Jean Paul Remadi, Gilbert Habib, Georges Nadji, Amel Brahim, Franck Thuny, Jean Paul Casalta, Marcel Peltier, and Christophe Tribouilloy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1295-1302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Mitral Repair Without Annuloplasty in Combination With Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Ulrik Sartipy, Anders Albåge, Eva Mattsson, and Dan Lindblom Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1303-1309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemodynamic Performance of the Medtronic Mosaic Porcine Bioprosthesis Up to Ten Years
	Friedrich-Christian Riess, Ralf Bader, Eva Cramer, Lorenz Hansen, Bèr Kleijnen, Gunther Wahl, Jürgen Wallrath, Stephan Winkel, and Niels Bleese Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1310-1318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ten-year Experience With the Cox-Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation: How Do We Define Success?
	John M. Stulak, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Joseph A. Dearani, Richard C. Daly, Thomas A. Orsulak, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1319-1324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited commentary
	Hauw T. Sie and Anand R. Ramdat Misier Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1324-1325. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Practical Regimen for Amiodarone Use in Preventing Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
	Lars R. Zebis, Thomas D. Christensen, Henrik F. Thomsen, Martin M. Mikkelsen, Lars Folkersen, Henrik T. Sørensen, and Vibeke E. Hjortdal Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1326-1331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation is Not Correlated to C-Reactive Protein
	Anders J. Ahlsson, Lennart Bodin, Olof H. Lundblad, and Anders G. Englund Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1332-1337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Natural History of Ascending Aortic Aneurysms in the Setting of an Unreplaced Bicuspid Aortic Valve
	Ryan R. Davies, Ryan K. Kaple, Divakar Mandapati, Amy Gallo, Donald M. Botta, Jr, John A. Elefteriades, and Michael A. Coady Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1338-1344. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Spinal Cord Deficits After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
	Daniel R. Wong, Joseph S. Coselli, Karen Amerman, John Bozinovski, Stacey A. Carter, William K. Vaughn, and Scott A. LeMaire Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1345-1355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Chronic Aortic Dissection
	Yasushige Shingu, Norihiko Shiiya, Taisei Mikami, Kenji Matsuzaki, Takashi Kunihara, and Yoshiro Matsui Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1356-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Robotic Coronary Surgery With Intraoperative Graft Angiography and Postoperative Multislice Computed Tomography
	Thomas Schachner, Gudrun M. Feuchtner, Johannes Bonatti, Nikolaos Bonaros, Armin Oehlinger, Eva Gassner, Otmar Pachinger, and Guy Friedrich Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1361-1367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
On-Pump Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass: A Propensity Matched Analysis
	Shinichi Mizutani, Akio Matsuura, Ken Miyahara, Tadahito Eda, Akemi Kawamura, Teruaki Yoshioka, and Katsuhiko Yoshida Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1368-1373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simvastatin Increases Neutrophil Apoptosis and Reduces Inflammatory Reaction After Coronary Surgery
	Massimo Chello, Amedeo Anselmi, Cristiano Spadaccio, Giuseppe Patti, Costanza Goffredo, Germano Di Sciascio, and Elvio Covino Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1374-1380. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Health-Related Quality of Life and Functional Status After Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Ulrik Sartipy, Anders Albåge, and Dan Lindblom Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1381-1387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Gerald D. Buckberg Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1387-1388. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postcardiac Surgical Cognitive Impairment in the Aged Using Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
	David J. Cook, John Huston, III, Max R. Trenerry, Robert D. Brown, Jr, Kenton J. Zehr, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1389-1395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clostridium Difficile in Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors and Impact on Postoperative Outcome
	Traves Crabtree, Doug Aitchison, Bryan F. Meyers, Heidi Tymkew, Jennifer R. Smith, Tracey J. Guthrie, Nabil Munfakh, Marc R. Moon, Michael K. Pasque, Jennifer Lawton, Nader Moazami, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1396-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Surgery in Patients With Body Mass Index of 50 or Greater
	Mauricio A. Villavicencio, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, Christopher G.A. McGregor, Charles J. Mullany, Thomas A. Orszulak, Francisco J. Puga, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1403-1411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Application of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System Methodology to the Cardiovascular Surgery Operating Room
	Andrew W. ElBardissi, Douglas A. Wiegmann, Joseph A. Dearani, Richard C. Daly, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1412-1419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Follow-Up After Pacemaker Implantation in Neonates and Infants
	Natalie C. Aellig, Christian Balmer, Ali Dodge-Khatami, Mariette Rahn, René Prêtre, and Urs Bauersfeld Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1420-1423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Markus K. Heinemann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1423-1424. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Attentional Dysfunction in Children After Corrective Cardiac Surgery in Infancy
	Hedwig H. Hövels-Gürich, Kerstin Konrad, Daniela Skorzenski, Beate Herpertz-Dahlmann, Bruno J. Messmer, and Marie-Christine Seghaye Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1425-1430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Oxygen Saturation Does Not Normalize Until After Stage 2 Single Ventricle Palliation
	Kathleen N. Fenton, Katherine Lessman, Kimberly Glogowski, Sherrie Fogg, and Kim F. Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1431-1436. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ralph Delius Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1436-1437. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Causes of Death After Congenital Heart Surgery
	Marsha Ma, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Catherine K. Allan, John E. Mayer, Jr, and Kathy J. Jenkins Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1438-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn With Transposition of the Great Arteries
	Marcus T.R. Roofthooft, Klasina A. Bergman, Tjalling W. Waterbolk, Tjark Ebels, Beatrijs Bartelds, and Rolf M.F. Berger Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1446-1450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Results of Arterial Switch Operation for Taussig-Bing Anomaly: Is Position of the Great Arteries a Risk Factor?
	Mark D. Rodefeld, Mark Ruzmetov, Palaniswamy Vijay, Andrew C. Fiore, Mark W. Turrentine, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1451-1457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neonatal Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair for In Utero Papillary Muscle Rupture
	Petros V. Anagnostopoulos, Nelson Alphonso, Lars Nölke, Lisa K. Hornberger, Gary W. Raff, Anthony Azakie, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1458-1462. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Repair of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery
	Rüdiger Lange, Manfred Vogt, Jürgen Hörer, Julie Cleuziou, Andrea Menzel, Klaus Holper, John Hess, and Christian Schreiber Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1463-1471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Christian Pizarro Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1471. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Coronary Artery From the Wrong Sinus of Valsalva: A Physiologic Repair Strategy
	Nelson Alphonso, Petros V. Anagnostopoulos, Lars Nölke, Anita Moon-Grady, Anthony Azakie, Gary W. Raff, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1472-1476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complement Factor 1 Inhibitor Improves Cardiopulmonary Function in Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Kamran Baig, Rashid Nassar, Damian M. Craig, George Quick, Jr, Hai Xiang Jiang, Michael M. Frank, Andrew J. Lodge, Page A.W. Anderson, and James Jaggers Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1477-1483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Therapeutic Benefit of Intrathecal Injection of Marrow Stromal Cells on Ischemia-Injured Spinal Cord
	Enyi Shi, Teruhisa Kazui, Xiaojing Jiang, Naoki Washiyama, Katsushi Yamashita, Hitoshi Terada, and Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1484-1490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tatu Juvonen and Petri Lehenkari Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1490. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Therapeutic Potential of Human Umbilical Cord Derived Stem Cells in a Rat Myocardial Infarction Model
	Kai Hong Wu, Bin Zhou, Cun Tao Yu, Bin Cui, Shi Hong Lu, Zhong Chao Han, and Ying Long Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1491-1498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Yao Liang Tang and Michael Ian Phillips Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1499-1500. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Method of Decellularization of Porcine Valves Using Polyethylene Glycol and Gamma Irradiation
	Takeyoshi Ota, Satoshi Taketani, Shigemitsu Iwai, Shuji Miyagawa, Masakazu Furuta, Masayuki Hara, Eiichiro Uchimura, Yutaka Okita, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1501-1507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Traumatic Rupture of the Pericardium
	Matthew M. Carrick, Hoang Q. Pham, Bradford G. Scott, and Matthew J. Wall, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1554. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Detection of Unsuspected Mitral Valve Prolapse Using 64 Multi-Slice Computed Tomography
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Shaun R. Opie, Dustin Maas, John Sutherland, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1555. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Superiority of Using Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy for Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting
	Thomas A. Vassiliades, Jr, Ned Cosgriff, Amy Denham, Jessica Olson, and Donald H. Maul Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1508-1512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Measurement of Non-Physiological Movement in Sternal Instability by Ultrasound
	Doa El-Ansary, Gordon Waddington, and Roger Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1513-1516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James A. Magovern Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1516-1517. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Surgical Resection of Melorheostosis in the Ribs
	Binayak Chanda and Russell W.J. Millner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1518-1519. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchopleural Fistula Repair During Clagett Closure Utilizing a Collagen Matrix Plug
	Subroto Paul, Simon G. Talbot, Matthew Carty, Dennis P. Orgill, and Lambros Zellos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1519-1521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massive Spontaneous Hemopneumothorax Complicating Rheumatoid Lung Disease
	Ahmet Basoglu, Burcin Celik, and Tulin Durgun Yetim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1521-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rare Pleural Recurrence of Typical Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumor 30 Years After Lobectomy
	Askari P. Townshend, Bhanu Lakshminarayanan, Antonio E. Martin Ucar, Zia R. Chaudry, and John P. Duffy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1523-1524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platypnea-Orthodeoxia Syndrome After Pneumonectomy Relieved by Mediastinal Repositioning
	Christophoros Kotoulas, Konstantinos Patris, Konstantinos Tsintiris, Antonios Zoumboulides, Kiriakos Lazarides, and Georgios Laoutides Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1524-1526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Shock Induced by Spontaneous Rupture of a Giant Thymoma
	Stefano Santoprete, Mark Ragusa, Moira Urbani, and Francesco Puma Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1526-1528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Posterior Mediastinal Chondromatous Hamartoma
	Suad Gholoum, Richard Fraser, and Lorenzo E. Ferri Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1528-1530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Drug-Eluting Stent-Induced Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Aneurysm: Repair by Pericardial Patch—Where Are We Headed?
	Suvitesh Luthra, James Tatoulis, and Roderic J. Warren Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1530-1532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Therapy for Rapid Enlargement of Hibernating Coronary Arteriovenous Fistulas
	Shizu Oyamada, Junjiro Kobayashi, Osamu Tagusari, Kazuo Niwaya, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Shunichi Miyazaki, Kohji Kimura, Shigeyuki Echigo, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1532-1534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Stage Repair With a New Integrated Stent-Dacron Prosthesis for Type B Aortic Dissection
	Aristotelis Panos, Spyros Kalakonas, Elefterios Chouliaras, and Gregory Khatchatourov Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1535-1536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Step Surgical Approach of a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
	Eduardo Bernabeu, Miguel Josa, Benet Nomdedeu, José Ramírez, Antonio García-Valentín, Carlos A. Mestres, and Jaime Mulet Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1537-1538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Removal of a Left Atrial Thrombus Adherent to a Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder
	Peter Krieg, Harald Lapp, Klaus Pethig, Jan F. Gummert, and Torsten Bossert Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1539-1541. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valvular Heart Disease Associated With Fenfluramine Detected 7 Years After Discontinuation of Treatment
	Guillaume Greffe, Lara Chalabreysse, Carine Mouly-Bertin, Pierre Lantelme, Françoise Thivolet, Gilles Aulagner, and Jean-François Obadia Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1541-1543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Simultaneous Heart and Liver Transplantation With Complete Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support
	Pierre-Luc Bernier, Marlene Grenon, Patrick Ergina, Thomas Schricker, Prosanto Chaudhury, Peter Metrakos, and Kevin Lachapelle Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1544-1545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Autotransplantation and Radical Bi-Atrial Resection for Recurrent Atrial Myxoma
	James S. Gammie, A. Reza Abrishamchian, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1545-1547. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Coagulopathy in a Pediatric Patient After Exposure to Bovine Topical Thrombin
	Sheri S. Crow, Vita V. Sullivan, Agnes E. Aysola, Nigel S. Key, Paul Harker-Murray, John E. Foker, and Marie E. Steiner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1547-1549. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural Intrathoracic Implantation of Permanent Pacemaker in the Pediatric Age Group
	Ravi Agarwal, Ganapathy Subramaniam Krishnan, Smartin Abraham, Kinnari Bhatt, Prem Sekar, Snehal Kulkarni, and Kotturathu Mammen Cherian Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1549-1552. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Defects of the Pericardium
	Nigel E. Drury, Ravi J. De Silva, Roger M.O. Hall, and Stephen R. Large Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1552-1553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Modified Trifurcated Graft in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With the Least Brain Ischemic Time
	Chien-Chang Chen and Shih-Rong Hsieh Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:e6-e8. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bedside Right Ventricular Assist Device Removal in the Conscious Patient
	William E. Cohn, Igor D. Gregoric, Saverio La Francesca, and O.H. Frazier Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1556-1557. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Staged Reoperation: A Novel Strategy for High-Risk Patients
	William Cohn, Igor D. Gregoric, and O.H. Frazier Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1558-1559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Mitral Leaflet Augmentation With Autologous Pericardium
	Stéphane Aubert, Erwan Flecher, Sylvain Rubin, Christophe Acar, and Iradj Gandjbakhch Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1560-1561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Ostioplasty for Isolated Left Main Stenosis
	Jayesh Dhareshwar, Kenton J. Zehr, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1562-1563. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cavoatrial Tumor Thrombectomy With Systemic Circulatory Arrest and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion
	Alessandro Mazzola, Renato Gregorini, Carmine Villani, Laura B. Colantonio, Raffaele Giancola, Giovanni L. Gravina, and Carlo Vicentini Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1564-1565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of the Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery in Complex Aortic Arch Reconstruction
	Emile A. Bacha and Ray Sawaqed Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1566-1568. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report:

2006 Meeting Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
	Robert Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1577. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Transcatheter Valve Repair: Edited by Ziyad M. Hijazi, Philipp Bonhoeffer, Ted Feldman, Carlos E. Ruiz. 2006, London, UK, Taylor & Francis, 384 pp, illustrated, $169.95, ISBN: 1841844721
	Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1582. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the Workforce on Evidence-Based Medicine:

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Practice Guideline Series: Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Cardiac Surgery, Part II: Antibiotic Choice
	Richard Engelman, David Shahian, Richard Shemin, T. Sloane Guy, Dale Bratzler, Fred Edwards, Marshall Jacobs, Hiran Fernando, and Charles Bridges Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1569-1576. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Impaired or Complex Patients: An Update
	Todd L. Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1578. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Amelioration of Specific Phobias After Thoracic Sympathetic Block in Patients With Localized Hyperhidrosis
	Matthias O. Biebl, Gustav Fraedrich, Peter Larcher, Helmut Biedermann, Matthias O. Biebl, and Wilfried Biebl Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1578-1579. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Another Option for Severe Caustic Oropharyngeal Stricture?
	John A. Odel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1579. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hoseok I and Young Mog Shim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1579. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Problems in Per-Operative Secundum Atrial Septal Defect Device Closure: Our Experience
	Mahadev D. Dixit, Kizakke K. Pradeep, Mohan Gan, and Aruneshwari Dayal Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1580. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting With a Novel Vessel Sealing System
	Gianluigi Bisleri, Tomaso Bottio, and Claudio Muneretto Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1580-1581. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Pitfalls of the Quadricuspid Aortic Valve
	Oktay Tutarel, Philipp Roentgen, and Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1581. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Paul A. Pirundini, Kevin J. Lilly, and Robert J. Rizzo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1581. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Consensus Statement:

Consensus Statement on Mandatory Registration of Clinical Trials
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1583-1584. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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