Editorials:

The Need for an Objective Evaluation of Morbidity in Congenital Heart Surgery
	François Lacour-Gayet, Marshall L. Jacobs, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Risk Factors for Occult Mediastinal Metastases in Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Paul C. Lee, Jeffrey L. Port, Robert J. Korst, Yaakov Liss, Danish N. Meherally, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:177-181. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Predictors of Survival and Disease-Free Survival in Patients With Resected N1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:182-190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy With Bronchoplasty for Lung Cancer: Initial Experience and Techniques
	Kozo Nakanishi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:191-195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Todd L. Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:196. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Preoperative Exercise Capacity on Length of Stay After Thoracic Cancer Surgery
	Howard Weinstein, Andrew T. Bates, Barbara E. Spaltro, Howard T. Thaler, and Richard M. Steingart Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:197-202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Douglas E. Paull Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:202. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Survival After Repeated Resection of Pulmonary Metastases From Colorectal Cancer
	Stefan Welter, Jan Jacobs, Thomas Krbek, Bettina Krebs, and Georgios Stamatis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:203-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postintubation Multisegmental Tracheal Stenosis: Treatment and Results
	Azizollah Abbasidezfouli, Mohammad Behgam Shadmehr, Mehrdad Arab, Mojtaba Javaherzadeh, Saviz Pejhan, Abolghasem Daneshvar, and Roya Farzanegan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:211-214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Erino A. Rendina Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:215. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Results of Carinal Reconstruction: An Alterative Technique for Tumors Involving the Tracheal Carina
	Kazumichi Yamamoto, Yoshihiro Miyamoto, Akihiro Ohsumi, Naoko Imanishi, and Fumitsugu Kojima Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:216-220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Chest: The Extent of Resection
	Hyun Joo Lee, Jin Shun Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Kwhanmien Kim, Young Mog Shim, Joungho Han, and Jhingook Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:221-224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment for Empyema Thoracis: Is Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery "Better" Than Thoracotomy?
	Daniel T.L. Chan, Alan D.L. Sihoe, Shun Chan, Dickson S.F. Tsang, Ben Fang, Tak-Wai Lee, and Lik-Cheung Cheng Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:225-231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Donald Low Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:231. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Triclosan-Coated Sutures for the Reduction of Sternal Wound Infections: Economic Considerations
	Tatjana Fleck, Reinhard Moidl, Alexander Blacky, Michael Fleck, Ernst Wolner, Martin Grabenwoger, and Wilfried Wisser Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:232-236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is an Intercostal Chest Drain Necessary After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lung Biopsy?
	Heyman Luckraz, Kandadai S. Rammohan, Mabel Phillips, Rob Abel, Siva Karthikeyan, Nihal E.P. Kulatilake, and Peter A. O’Keefe Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:237-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
N-Acetylcysteine Attenuates Lung Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury After Lung Transplantation
	Ilhan Inci, Wei Zhai, Stephan Arni, Sven Hillinger, Peter Vogt, and Walter Weder Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:240-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Macrophage Inhibition and Inhaled Nitric Oxide Attenuate Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
	Leo M. Gazoni, Curtis G. Tribble, Min Q. Zhao, Eric B. Unger, Robert A. Farrar, Peter I. Ellman, Lucas G. Fernandez, Victor E. Laubach, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:247-253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Cardiac Procedures in Patients With a Body Mass Index Exceeding 45: Outcomes and Long-Term Results
	G. Hart Tyson, III, Evelio Rodriguez, Omur Cinar Elci, Theodore C. Koutlas, W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr, T. Bruce Ferguson, and Alan P. Kypson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:3-9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion] [CME]
Relationship of Body Mass Index With Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Brandie D. Wagner, Gary K. Grunwald, John S. Rumsfeld, James O. Hill, P. Michael Ho, Holly R. Wyatt, and A. Laurie W. Shroyer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:10-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Predictors and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
	Matthias Thielmann, Markus Neuhäuser, Anja Marr, Ulf Herold, Markus Kamler, Parwis Massoudy, and Heinz Jakob Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:17-24. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Christoph Knosalla Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:24. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival and Graft Patency After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Coronary Endarterectomy: Role of Arterial Versus Vein Conduits
	Thomas A. Schwann, Anoar Zacharias, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, Aamir S. Shah, and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:25-31. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Skeletonized Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries in Insulin-Dependent Diabetics
	Masashi Kai, Michiya Hanyu, Yoshiharu Soga, Takuya Nomoto, Jota Nakano, Takehiko Matsuo, Eitaro Umehara, Masahide Kawato, and Hitoshi Okabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:32-36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Louis P. Perrault and Arnaud Mommerot Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:36-37. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Noncontrast Chest Computed Tomography Identifies Potential Aortic Emboli
	Richard Lee, Noriyuki Matsutani, Anastasios C. Polimenakos, Lorraine C. Levers, Michelle Lee, and Robert G. Johnson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:38-42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interactive Effects of Homocysteine and Copper on Angiogenesis in Porcine Isolated Saphenous Vein
	Nilima Shukla, Gianni D. Angelini, and Jamie Y. Jeremy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:43-49. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David G. Cable Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:49-50. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alterations in Lateral Left Ventricular Wall Transmural Strains During Acute Circumflex and Anterior Descending Coronary Occlusion
	Frank Langer, Filiberto Rodriguez, Allen Cheng, Saskia Ortiz, Katherine B. Harrington, Mary K. Zasio, George T. Daughters, John C. Criscione, Neil B. Ingels, and D. Craig Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:51-60. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
ß-Blocker Prophylaxis for Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Sympathovagal Imbalance
	Marco Budeus, Peter Feindt, Emmeran Gams, Heinrich Wieneke, Stefan Sack, Raimund Erbel, and Christian Perings Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:61-66. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Calin Vicol Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:66. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimal Access Surgery of Ascending and Proximal Arch of the Aorta: A 9-Year Experience
	Minoru Tabata, Zain Khalpey, Sary F. Aranki, Gregory S. Couper, Lawrence H. Cohn, and Prem S. Shekar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:67-72. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Friedrich S. Eckstein Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:72. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Meta-Analysis of Valve Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Mass Regression for Stentless Versus Stented Aortic Valves
	Babu Kunadian, Kunadian Vijayalakshmi, Andrew R. Thornley, Mark A. de Belder, Steven Hunter, Simon Kendall, Richard Graham, Michael Stewart, Jeetendra Thambyrajah, and Joel Dunning Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:73-78. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Xu Yu Jin and Chandi Ratnatunga Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:78-79. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement Improves Survival in Severe Aortic Stenosis Associated With Severe Pulmonary Hypertension
	Ramdas G. Pai, Padmini Varadarajan, Nikhil Kapoor, and Ramesh C. Bansal Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:80-85. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas M. Beaver Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:85-86. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Switch From Vancomycin to Oral Linezolid for Treatment of Gram-Positive Heart Valve Endocarditis
	Andrea Colli, Riccardo Campodonico, and Tiziano Gherli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:87-91. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Geoform Disease-Specific Annuloplasty System: A Finite Element Study
	Emiliano Votta, Francesco Maisano, Steven F. Bolling, Ottavio Alfieri, Franco M. Montevecchi, and Alberto Redaelli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:92-101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mark B. Ratcliffe Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:101-102. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Warfarin Cessation Before Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Lessons Learned from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Oral Vitamin K
	Richard P. Whitlock, Mark A. Crowther, Theodore E. Warkentin, Mary-Helen Blackall, Forough Farrokhyar, and Kevin H.T. Teoh Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:103-108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Stephanie J. Brister Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:108-109. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiopulmonary and Systemic Effects of Methylprednisolone in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
	Oliver J. Liakopoulos, Jan D. Schmitto, Stefan Kazmaier, Anselm Bräuer, Michael Quintel, Friedrich A. Schoendube, and Hilmar Dörge Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:110-119. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Proteasome Inhibition Attenuates Infarct Size and Preserves Cardiac Function in a Murine Model of Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
	William E. Stansfield, Nancy C. Moss, Monte S. Willis, Ruhang Tang, and Craig H. Selzman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:120-125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3ß Improves Tolerance to Ischemia in Hypertrophied Hearts
	Rodrigo Barillas, Ingeborg Friehs, Hung Cao-Danh, Joseph F. Martinez, and Pedro J. del Nido Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:126-133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David J. Chambers Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:133. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Strategy Using Myoblasts and Hepatocyte Growth Factor in Dilated Cardiomyopathic Hamsters
	Haruhiko Kondoh, Yoshiki Sawa, Norihide Fukushima, Goro Matsumiya, Shigeru Miyagawa, Satoru Kitagawa-Sakakida, Yukiko Imanishi, Naomasa Kawaguchi, Nariaki Matsuura, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:134-141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Damus-Rastelli Procedure for Biventricular Repair of Aortic Atresia and Hypoplasia
	Paneer S. Krishna Moorthy, Simon P. McGuirk, Timothy J. Jones, William J. Brawn, and David J. Barron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:142-146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Complications and Risk Factors for Mortality During Congenital Heart Surgery Admissions
	Oscar J. Benavidez, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Pedro Del Nido, Emile Bacha, and Kathy J. Jenkins Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:147-155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Repair of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm in Asian Patients
	Zheng-jun Wang, Cheng-wei Zou, De-cai Li, Hong-xin Li, An-biao Wang, Gui-dao Yuan, and Quan-xin Fan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:156-160. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recombinant Factor Seven Therapy for Postoperative Bleeding in Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
	Hemant S. Agarwal, Jo E. Bennett, Kevin B. Churchwell, Karla G. Christian, Davis C. Drinkwater, Jr, Yi He, and Mary B. Taylor Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:161-168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ian J. Welsby and Thomas L. Ortel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:168-169. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Response of Brain Oxygenation and Metabolism to Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Newborn Piglets: Comparison of pH-Stat and Alpha-Stat Strategies
	Scott D. Markowitz, Alberto Mendoza-Paredes, Huiping Liu, Peter Pastuszko, Steven P. Schultz, Gregory J. Schears, William J. Greeley, David F. Wilson, and Anna Pastuszko Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:170-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Pre-Surgical Evaluation of Interrupted Aortic Arch With 3-Dimensional Reconstruction of CT Images
	Jill Morriss, Jessica Moreland, Harold Burkhart, and Simon Kao Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:299. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Manifestation of Riedel’s Thyroiditis
	Pyng Lee, Anton Vonk-Noordegraaf, Marinus A. Paul, and Tom G. Sutedja Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:300. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Spyder Aortic Connector System in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Fausto Biancari, Jarmo Lahtinen, Risto Ojala, Lauri Ahvenjärvi, Airi Jartti, Martti Mosorin, Jouni Heikkinen, Panu Taskinen, and Martti Lepojärvi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:254-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Olivier Chavanon Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:257-258. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Calcium Phosphate Cements to Control Bleeding in Osteoporotic Sternums
	Derek D. Muehrcke, Pam Barberi, and Will M. Shimp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:259-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair With Concomitant Myocardial and Carotid Revascularization
	Keshava Rajagopal, Brian Lima, J. Kevin Harrison, Madhav Swaminathan, Richard L. McCann, and G. Chad Hughes Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e1-e3. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
	Hong Suk Yang, You Sun Hong, Se Joong Rim, and Song Hyeon Yu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:262-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transbrachial Intraaortic Balloon Pumping in Severe Peripheral Atherosclerosis
	Francesco Onorati, Barbara Impiombato, Alessandro Ferraro, Maria Caterina Comi, Carmen Spaccarotella, Ciro Indolfi, and Attilio Renzulli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:264-266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysms After Left Ventricular Aneurysm Repairs With the CorRestore Patch
	Tomer Z. Karas, Igor D. Gregoric, O.H. Frazier, and Ross M. Reul Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:266-269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Daptomycin for Eradication of a Systemic Infection With a Methicillin-Resistant-Staphylococcus Aureus in a Biventricular Assist Device Recipient
	Florian Weis, Andres Beiras-Fernandez, Ingo Kaczmarek, Ralf Sodian, Calin Vicol, Bruno Reichart, and Marion Weis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:269-270. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Uneventful Thoracic Healing With Everolimus After Aortic Valve Replacement
	Julio Pascual, Cristina Galeano, Daniel Celemín, Maria C. Alarcón, Roberto Marcén, Ana M. Fernández, Francisco J. Burgos, and Joaquin Ortuño Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:271-272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Way to Confirm Successful Endovascular Repair of a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Using a Remote Wireless Pressure Sensor
	Jacques Kpodonu, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, James Williams, Hani Shennib, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:272-274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Embolization in Bullet Wounds: Role of Perioperative Coronary Angiography
	Olivier Raisky, Olivier Metton, Roland Henaine, Caner Salih, Jean-François Obadia, and Jean Ninet Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:274-276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Left Anterior Descending Artery–to–Pulmonary Artery Fistula With Delayed Pericardial Tamponade
	Reubendra Jeganathan, Gareth Irwin, Paul W. Johnston, and J. Mark Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:276-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Stanford Type B Dissection and Cardiac Tamponade: Rupture From Around Ductus Arteriosus
	Kazuhito Imanaka, Takahiro Matsuoka, Keiko Abe, Motonobu Nishimura, and Shunei Kyo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:278-280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mycotic Coronary Artery Aneurysm From Fungal Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
	Wing Yeen, Antonio Panza, Stephen Cook, Christopher Warrell, Benjamin Sun, and Juan A. Crestanello Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:280-282. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Cardiac Tamponade Due to a Bleeding Pericardial Cyst in a 3-Year-Old Child
	Yoshihisa Tanoue, Satoshi Fujita, Yoshiaki Kanaya, and Ryuji Tominaga Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:282-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate Results After a Modified Yasui Procedure With the Lecompte Maneuver
	Hideki Uemura, Iki Adachi, Koji Kagisaki, Fumiaki Shikata, and Toshikatsu Yagihara Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:284-286. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Cryoablation for Life-Threatening Postoperative Junctional Tachycardia
	Alexander J. Tsoutsinos, John Papagiannis, Andrew C. Chatzis, and George E. Sarris Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:286-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Pathogenesis of Spontaneous Pneumothorax Secondary to Wegener’s Granulomatosis
	Erica Storelli, Christian Casali, Pamela Natali, Giulio Rossi, and Uliano Morandi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:288-290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Pneumothorax in Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis
	Timothy J.P. Batchelor, Dumbor L. Ngaage, Damian V. McGivern, and Michael E. Cowen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:290-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Solitary Fibrous Tumor Associated With Non-Islet Cell Tumor Hypoglycemia
	Kotaro Kameyama, Norihito Okumura, Yujiro Kokado, Kentaroh Miyoshi, Tomoaki Matsuoka, and Tatsuo Nakagawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:292-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ileocolon Graft Pedicled on Ileocolic Artery: An Alternative Esophageal Substitute for Corrosive Injury
	Yu-Chih Liu, Yau-Lin Tseng, Ming-Ho Wu, Wu-Wei Lai, I.-Ling Hsu, Yi-Ting Yen, and Jia-Ming Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:295-296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Closure of Cervical Esophageal Perforation Caused By Traumatic Insertion of a Mucosectomy Cap
	Henning Gerke, Gail C. Crowe, and Mark D. Iannettoni Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:296-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Reinforcement of Left Ventricular Assist Device Outflow Grafts to Prevent Kinking
	William E. Cohn, Igor D. Gregoric, and O.H. Frazier Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:301-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Experience With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Systems Using Epicardial and Pleural Electrodes in Pediatric Patients
	Urs Bauersfeld, Maren Tomaske, Ali Dodge-Khatami, Mariette Rahn, Christian J. Kellenberger, and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:303-305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
"Z-Plasty Suture": A New Procedure for Complex Reconstructions of Posterior Mitral Leaflet
	Renato Bellitti, Pasquale Santé, Giovanni Dialetto, Franco E. Covino, Diana Iarussi, Gaetana Messina, and Lucio Maresca Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:306-308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Tricuspid Valve Replacement for Severe Infective Endocarditis
	Kun-Kuang Lee, Hsi-Yu Yu, Yih-Sharng Chen, Nai-Hsin Chi, Chung-I Chang, and Shoei-Shen Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:309-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Superior Repair for Supracardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in the Adult
	John J. Nigro, Steven Choi, Joseph Graziano, Kimberly Lynn Gandy, Lourdes M. Guerrero-Tiro, and David C. Cleveland Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:312-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prior Cardiac Surgery is Not a Contraindication for Lung Donor
	Yoshiya Toyoda and Kenneth R. McCurry Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:314-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Therapeutics of Vein Graft Intimal Hyperplasia: 100 Years On
	Edward J.W. Wallitt, Marc Jevon, and Philip I. Hornick Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:317-323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Resection of Pulmonary Metastases From Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review of Published Series
	Joachim Pfannschmidt, Hendrik Dienemann, and Hans Hoffmann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:324-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Cellular Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Disease
	Philippe Menasche Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:339-342. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Edited by Christopher M. O’Connor, Wendy Gattis Stough, Mihai Gheorghiade, Kirkwood F. Adams Jr. 2005, London, United Kingdom, Taylor and Francis, 624 pp, illustrated, $229.95, ISBN: 1841843741
	Yoshifumi Naka Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the STS Board of Directors:

Forty-Third Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
	Douglas E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:343-354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Use of Aortic Connector Device for Porcelain Aorta: To Touch or Not to Touch? That is the Question
	Arnaud Mommerot and Louis P. Perrault Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:355. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Asymptomatic Aortic Valve Stenosis: To Operate or Not to Operate?
	Aldo Cannata, Pasquale Fratto, and Ettore Vitali Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:355-356. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Ramdas G. Pai and Padmini Varadarajan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:356-357. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simplified Left Atrial Volume Reduction and Modified Maze Procedure as Treatment for Permanent Atrial Fibrillation During Concomitant Mitral Surgery
	Giuseppe D’Ancona, Gianluca Santise, Sergio Sciacca, Francesco Pirone, and Michele Pilato Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:357. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Vinay Badhwar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:357-358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Assessment of Neurocognitive Outcome After Cardiac Surgery
	Sharif Al-Ruzzeh and David O’Regan Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Christine Ernest, Marian Worcester, James Tatoulis, Peter Elliott, Barbara Murphy, Rosemary Higgins, Michael Le Grande, and Alan Goble Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:358-359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patent Internal Thoracic Grafts and Reoperations
	Amir Elami Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Attilio A. Lotto and William Andrew Owens Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Results of Thymectomy for MG Requires Accepted Standards
	Alfred Jaretzki, III and Joshua R. Sonett Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:360-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Joseph B. Shrager and Larry R. Kaiser Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstract(s)' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link.