Presidential Address:

Whom Does the Grail Serve? A Vision of Transformation in Thoracic Surgery
	Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1927-1933. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Statistician's Page:

Power and Sample Size: How Many Patients Do I Need?
	Gary L. Grunkemeier and Ruyun Jin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1934-1939. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Who Gains Most? A 10-Year Experience With 611 Thoracoscopic Talc Pleurodeses
	Volker Steger, Ute Mika, Heikki Toomes, Tobias Walker, Corinna Engel, Thomas Kyriss, Gerhard Ziemer, and Godehard Friedel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1940-1945. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Localized Organizing Pneumonia: Report of 21 Cases
	Giulio Melloni, George Cremona, Alessandro Bandiera, Gianluigi Arrigoni, Nathalie Rizzo, Roberto Varagona, Giovanni Muriana, Angelo Carretta, Paola Ciriaco, Barbara Canneto, and Piero Zannini Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1946-1951. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Segmental Laryngotracheal and Tracheal Resection for Invasive Thyroid Carcinoma
	Henning A. Gaissert, Jimmie Honings, Hermes C. Grillo, Dean M. Donahue, John C. Wain, Cameron D. Wright, and Douglas J. Mathisen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1952-1959. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Iatrogenic Tracheobronchial Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis of 29 Cases
	Thomas Schneider, Konstantina Storz, Hendrik Dienemann, and Hans Hoffmann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1960-1964. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery is More Favorable Than Thoracotomy for Resection of Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Bryan A. Whitson, Rafael S. Andrade, Adam Boettcher, Ricardo Bardales, Robert A. Kratzke, Peter S. Dahlberg, and Michael A. Maddaus Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1965-1970. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Techniques and Results for Partial or Circumferential Sleeve Resection of the Pulmonary Artery for Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1971-1977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transxiphoid Hand-Assisted Videothoracoscopic Surgery
	Tommaso Claudio Mineo, Vincenzo Ambrogi, Davide Mineo, and Eugenio Pompeo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1978-1984. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1984-1985. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Function and Position More Than 5 Years After Pneumonectomy
	Sietske A. Smulders, Sebastiaan Holverda, Anton Vonk-Noordegraaf, Harrie C.M. van den Bosch, Johannes C. Post, J. Tim Marcus, Frank W.J.M. Smeenk, and Pieter E. Postmus Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1986-1992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hyun-Sung Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1992. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Distal and Cardia Cancers: Implications of a Positive Gastric Margin
	Paul D. DiMusto and Mark B. Orringer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1993-1999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Ultrasound Compared With Laparoscopy for Staging Esophageal Cancer
	Neeraj Kaushik, Asif Khalid, Debra Brody, James Luketich, and Kevin McGrath Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2000-2002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Stent Placement for the Treatment of Iatrogenic Intrathoracic Esophageal Perforation
	Richard K. Freeman, Jaclyn M. Van Woerkom, and Anthony J. Ascioti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2003-2008. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Surgery of Left Ventricular Aneurysm: A Meta-Analysis of Early Outcomes Following Different Reconstruction Techniques
	Alessandro Parolari, Moreno Naliato, Claudia Loardi, Paolo Denti, Matteo Trezzi, Marco Zanobini, Massimo Porqueddu, Maurizio Roberto, Samer Kassem, Francesco Alamanni, Elena Tremoli, and Paolo Biglioli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2009-2016. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	William Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2016. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Lateral Wall Myocardial Infarction on Outcomes After Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Nishant D. Patel, Jason A. Williams, Lois U. Nwakanma, Eric S. Weiss, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2017-2028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predicting Operative Mortality After Surgery for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
	Lynn M. Fedoruk, Curtis G. Tribble, John A. Kern, Benjamin B. Peeler, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2029-2035. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Consequences of Postoperative Heart Failure After Surgery for Aortic Stenosis Compared With Coronary Surgery
	Farkas B. Vánky, Erik Håkanson, and Rolf Svedjeholm Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2036-2043. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Annular Enlargement During Aortic Valve Replacement: Improving Results With Time
	Mark D. Peterson, Michael A. Borger, Christopher M. Feindel, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2044-2049. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement With 17-mm St. Jude Medical Prostheses for a Small Aortic Root in Elderly Patients
	Tohru Takaseya, Takemi Kawara, Shigehiko Tokunaga, Michitaka Kohno, Yasuhisa Oishi, and Shigeki Morita Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2050-2053. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Carpentier-Edwards Perimount Magna Valve Versus Medtronic Hancock II: A Matched Hemodynamic Comparison
	Michael A. Borger, A. Franka Nette, Manjula Maganti, and Christopher M. Feindel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2054-2058. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John R. Pepper Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2058-2059. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy and Safety of Aprotinin Use for Reoperative Valvular Surgery
	Alfredo J. Rodrigues, Paulo Roberto B. Évora, Solange Bassetto, Paula M. Luciano, Lafaiete Alves, Jr, Adilson S. Filho, and Walter Villela de Andrade Vicente Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2060-2065. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postconditioning the Human Heart with Adenosine in Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
	Zhen-Xiao Jin, Jing-Jun Zhou, Mei Xin, Dao-Rong Peng, Xi-Ming Wang, Sheng-Hui Bi, Xu-Feng Wei, and Ding-Hua Yi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2066-2072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Irvin Krukenkamp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2073. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Endocarditis: A Decade of Experience
	Matthew S. Slater, Christopher B. Komanapalli, Uttam Tripathy, Pasala S. Ravichandran, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2074-2080. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis in Hemodialysis Patients
	Desikan Kamalakannan, Rama Manohara Pai, Leonard B. Johnson, Julius M. Gardin, and Louis D. Saravolatz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2081-2086. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tomas Salerno and Marco Ricci Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2086. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Topography of Aortic Atherosclerosis Enhances Its Precision as a Predictor of Stroke
	Jan van der Linden, Per Bergman, and Leonidas Hadjinikolaou Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2087-2092. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas V. Bilfinger Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2092. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Stenosis Severity of Native Vessels Influence Bypass Graft Patency? A Prospective Fractional Flow Reserve–Guided Study
	Cornelis J. Botman, Jacques Schonberger, Sjaak Koolen, Olaf Penn, Hilde Botman, Nabil Dib, Eric Eeckhout, and Nico Pijls Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2093-2097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Exclusive Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting in Triple-Vessel–Disease Patients: Angiographic Control
	Alexandre Azmoun, Ramzi Ramadan, Nawwar Al-Attar, Chokri Kortas, Said Ghostine, Christophe Caussin, Marie-Laure Bourachot, Bernard Lancelin, Michel Slama, and Remi Nottin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2098-2102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Residency Status on Perfusion Times and Outcomes for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Constance K. Haan, Sarah Milford-Beland, Sean O’Brien, Daniel Mark, Mercedes Dullum, T. Bruce Ferguson, and Eric D. Peterson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2103-2110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can the EuroSCORE Predict the Early and Mid-Term Mortality After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
	Young-Nam Youn, Young-Lan Kwak, and Kyung-Jong Yoo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2111-2117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Absence of Correlation Between Symptoms and Rhythm in "Symptomatic" Atrial Fibrillation
	John R. Mehall, Robert M. Kohut, Jr, E. William Schneeberger, Walter H. Merrill, and Randall K. Wolf Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2118-2121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Perfusion Strategy on Neurologic Recovery in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Andreas Zierer, Marc R. Moon, Spencer J. Melby, Nader Moazami, Jennifer S. Lawton, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Michael K. Pasque, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2122-2129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomy of Spinal Cord Blood Supply in the Pig
	Justus T. Strauch, Alexander Lauten, Ning Zhang, Thorsten Wahlers, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2130-2134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Survival in Primary and Repeat Heart Transplantation From 1987 Through 2004 in the United States
	Jeffrey H. Shuhaiber, Jong Bae Kim, Kwan Hur, Robert D. Gibbons, Hassan W. Nemeh, Jeffrey P. Schwartz, and Mamdouh Bakhos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2135-2141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Cardiac Tumor Resection
	Ranjit P. Deshpande, Filip Casselman, Ihsan Bakir, Guy Cammu, Francis Wellens, Raphael De Geest, Ivan Degrieck, Frank Van Praet, Yvette Vermeulen, and Hugo Vanermen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2142-2146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Incidence and Risk Factors of Postoperative Vocal Cord Paralysis in 987 Patients After Cardiovascular Surgery
	Taiga Itagaki, Mutsuhito Kikura, and Shigehito Sato Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2147-2152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective Endothelin-A Receptor Inhibition After Cardiac Surgery: A Safety and Feasibility Study
	John S. Ikonomidis, Ebony J. Hilton, Kimberly Payne, April Harrell, Laura Finklea, Leslie Clark, Scott Reeves, Robert E. Stroud, Amy Leonardi, Fred A. Crawford, Jr, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2153-2161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Clinical and Hemodynamic Outcomes After Stented and Stentless Aortic Valve Replacement: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
	Ayyaz Ali, James C. Halstead, Fay Cafferty, Linda Sharples, Fiona Rose, Evelyn Lee, Rosemary Rusk, John Dunning, Vincenzo Argano, and Steven Tsui Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2162-2168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results After the Rastelli Repair for Transposition of the Great Arteries
	Jürgen Hörer, Christian Schreiber, Eva Dworak, Julie Cleuziou, Zsolt Prodan, Manfred Vogt, Klaus Holper, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2169-2175. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Unidirectional Monovalve Homologous Aortic Patch for Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect With Pulmonary Hypertension
	Bo Zhang, Shuming Wu, Jiali Liang, Guangfu Zhang, Guanhua Jiang, Min Zhou, and Xiangling Li Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2176-2181. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited commentary
	Alan G. Magee Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2181. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Introduction of a New Optimized Total Cavopulmonary Connection
	Dennis D. Soerensen, Kerem Pekkan, Diane de Zélicourt, Shiva Sharma, Kirk Kanter, Mark Fogel, and Ajit P. Yoganathan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2182-2190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mark Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2190. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Delayed Pseudoaneurysm of the Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa
	George Economopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2233. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Regurgitation Due to a Lipoma
	Reza Motallebzadeh and Jatin B. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2234. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

First Human Transplantation of a Nonacceptable Donor Lung After Reconditioning Ex Vivo
	Stig Steen, Richard Ingemansson, Leif Eriksson, Leif Pierre, Lars Algotsson, Per Wierup, Qiuming Liao, Atli Eyjolfsson, Ronny Gustafsson, and Trygve Sjöberg Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2191-2194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James S. Allan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2194-2195. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Functional Paraganglioma of the Middle Mediastinum
	Subroto Paul, Shilpa H. Jain, Robert P. Gallegos, Sary F. Aranki, and Raphael Bueno Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:e14-e16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Full-Thickness Chest Wall Resection for Recurrent Breast Phyllodes Tumor
	Jose D. Andrade Neto, Ricardo M. Terra, Angelo Fernandez, Viviane Rawet, and Fabio B. Jatene Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2196-2197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nodular Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Lung: A Very Rare Disease Entity
	Hiroyuki Sakurai, Masao Hada, and Toshio Oyama Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2197-2199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effective Approach for the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula: Application of Endovascular Metallic Ring-Shaped Coil in Combination With Fibrin Glue
	Cumhur M. Sivrikoz, Tamer Kaya, Cumhur M. Tulay, Ilknur Ak, Ayten Bilir, and Egemen Döner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2199-2201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of a Giant Thoracic Angiomyolipoma
	William L. Holman, Lisa Diethelm, Audrey J. Lazenby, Thomas S. Winokur, Ralph T. Lyerly, III, and Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2201-2203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lipoma of the Diaphragm: A Rare Presentation
	Serdar Sen, Berent Discigil, Iysmail Badak, and Ugur Gürcün Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2203-2205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Correction of the Adult Form of Scimitar Syndrome and Mitral Regurgitation: Anatomic and Technical Considerations
	Oren Lev-Ran, Filip Casselman, Jose Coddens, Geert van Vaerenbergh, and Hugo Vanermen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2205-2207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atrial Septal Rupture, Flail Tricuspid Valve, and Complete Heart Block Due to Nonpenetrating Chest Trauma
	Axel Thors, Ralph Guarneri, Eugene N. Costantini, and Gary J. Richmond Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2207-2210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Disruption of a Freestyle Stentless Bioprosthesis Used for Repair of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm of Noncoronary Cusp
	Yoshiyuki Takami, Hiroshi Masumoto, and Biliie Fyfe-Kirschner Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2210-2213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Swan-Ganz Induced Intraoperative Hemorrhage
	Roberto Bianchini, Giovanni Melina, Umberto Benedetto, Michele Rossi, Brenno Fiorani, Manuela Iasenzaniro, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2213-2214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Veno-Arterial Hemofiltration During Miniaturized Extracorporeal Bypass
	Fabio Capuano, Roberto Bianchini, Massimo Goracci, Antonino Roscitano, Remo Luciani, Caterina Simon, Leda Giusti, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2215-2216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Associated With Abdominal Aortic and Visceral Arterial Occlusion in a Hemodialysis Patient
	Masato Nakajima, Koji Tsuchiya, Okihiko Akashi, Hironobu Morimoto, and Kaori Kato Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2216-2219. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Restoration of Patency in the Free Gastroepiploic Artery Graft: The Living Transplanted Vascular System for Coronary Revascularization
	Tadahito Eda, Akio Matuura, Ken Miyahara, Haruki Takemura, Sadanari Sawaki, Teruaki Yoshioka, and Naoki Yoshida Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2219-2220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Lipoma
	Tsutomu Matsushita, Anh Tuan Huynh, Taranpreet Singh, Sarah Armarego, Mark Formby, Alan F. Boyd, and Geoff S. Oldfield Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2220-2222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Localized Pericardial Constriction Resulting in a "Dumbbell" Heart
	Zainul A. Hamdulay, Pawan Kumar, Mohammed Ali, Shilpa S. Bhojraj, Sanjesh B. Jain, and Anil M. Patwardhan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2222-2224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Operation for Aortic Root Aneurysm Late After Mustard Procedure
	Masamichi Ono, Heidi Goerler, Dietmar Boethig, Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck, Dagmar Hartung, and Thomas Breymann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2224-2226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rare Presentation of Subclavian Artery Isolation in a Neonate With a Family History of Aortic Arch Anomalies
	Hutan Ashrafian, Victor Tsang, and Martin Kostolny Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2226-2228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation: The LigaSure System May Be Unreliable
	Corina R. Zamfir, Magali Vernet, Mathilde Funes de la Vega, and Emmanuel Sapin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2228-2230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Migration and Colon Perforation of Intraperitoneal Cardiac Pacemaker Systems
	Ali Dodge-Khatami, Carl L. Backer, Martin Meuli, René Prêtre, Maren Tomaske, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2230-2232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Laparoscopic Cardioplasty to Avoid Esophageal Resection in Patient Not Responsive to Heller Myotomy
	Gianmattia del Genio, Alberto del Genio, Luigi Brusciano, Gianluca Russo, Francesco Pizza, Federica del Genio, and Gianluca Rossetti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2235-2238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Mediastinoscope: For Extracting Upper Esophageal Foreign Bodies
	Celal Tekinbas and Muharrem Erol Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2239-2240. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Reconstruction Within the Native Aortic Root: Integrating the Yacoub and the David Methods
	Andras Kollar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2241-2243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation With a Right Thoracoscopic Approach
	Mark La Meir, Luc De Roy, Dominique Blommaert, and Michel Buche Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2244-2245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Method for Sternal Closure After Vacuum-Assisted Therapy in Deep Sternal Infections After Cardiac Surgery
	Nils Reiss, Ulrich Schuett, Michael Kemper, Andreas Bairaktaris, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2246-2247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Simple Sliding Aortoplasty for Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis
	DongMan Seo, HongJu Shin, JungJun Park, TaeJin Yun, InSook Park, JaeKon Ko, and YoungHwue Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2248-2250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Intraoperative Imaging Techniques to Assess Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patency
	Lognathen Balacumaraswami and David P. Taggart Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2251-2257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Treatment of Advanced Heart Disease: Edited by Kenneth L. Baughman, William A. Baumgartner. 2006, New York, New York, Taylor & Francis Group, 728 pp, illustrated, $199.95, ISBN: 0849338263
	Andrew J. Lodge Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2264. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Pulmonary Complications After Lung Resection are Increased in Patients With Previous Head and Neck Cancer
	Gilbert Massard, Evgenia A. Kochetkova, and Jean-Marie Wihlm Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2258. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Flexible Silastic Drains in Thoracic Surgery: A Word of Caution
	Pankaj Saxena, Nand Kejriwal, and Mark A.J. Newman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2258-2259. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hisashi Ishikura and Suguru Kimura Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2259. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Pedicled Omentum and Endostaplers in Esophagogastric Anastomosis
	Nurettin Karaoglanoglu, Atila Turyilmaz, and Atilla Eroglu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2259-2260. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Transfusion After Cardiac Surgery: Damned if You Don’t. Damned if You Do?
	Joseph Zacharias, Daniel Lerman, and Andrew Knowles Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2260. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Colleen Gorman Koch and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2260-2261. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair: A "Safe and Useful" Technique?
	Lishan Aklog and Brian J. deGuzman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2261-2262. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ductal Origin of the Distal Pulmonary Artery in Truncus Arteriosus
	Adriano Carotti, Gerardo Piacentini, and Bruno Marino Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2262. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Tara Karamlou Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:2262-2263. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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