Editorials:

Cardiothoracic Surgeons Divided By a Common Language
	John R. Benfield Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:363-364. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Proposed Modification of Nodal Status in AJCC Esophageal Cancer Staging System
	Wayne Hofstetter, Arlene M. Correa, Neby Bekele, Jaffer A. Ajani, Alexandria Phan, Ritsuko R. Komaki, Zhongxing Liao, Dipen Maru, Tsung T. Wu, Reza J. Mehran, David C. Rice, Jack A. Roth, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Garrett L. Walsh, Ashleigh Francis, Shanda Blackmon, and Stephen G. Swisher Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:365-375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transhiatal Esophagectomy in the Profoundly Obese: Implications and Experience
	Christopher N. Scipione, Andrew C. Chang, Allan Pickens, Christine L. Lau, and Mark B. Orringer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:376-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnosis of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma by Serum Proteomic Pattern
	Zane T. Hammoud, Lacey Dobrolecki, Kenneth A. Kesler, Emad Rahmani, Karen Rieger, Linda H. Malkas, and Robert J. Hickey Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:384-392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Positron Emission Tomographic Scanning Predicts Survival After Induction Chemotherapy for Esophageal Carcinoma
	Jeffrey L. Port, Paul C. Lee, Robert J. Korst, Yaakov Liss, Danish Meherally, Paul Christos, Madhu Mazumdar, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:393-400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Anastomotic Airway Complications After Lung Transplantation
	Sudish C. Murthy, Eugene H. Blackstone, Thomas R. Gildea, Gonzalo V. Gonzalez-Stawinski, Jing Feng, Marie Budev, David P. Mason, Gösta B. Pettersson, Atul C. Mehta Members of Cleveland Clinic’s Pulmonary Transplant Team Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:401-409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Quality of Life Before and After Major Lung Resection for Lung Cancer: A Prospective Follow-Up Analysis
	Alessandro Brunelli, Laura Socci, Majed Refai, Michele Salati, Francesco Xiumé, and Armando Sabbatini Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:410-416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James W. Asaph Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:416. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evidence of Lower Alteration of Expiratory Volume in Patients With Airflow Limitation in the Immediate Period After Lobectomy
	Gonzalo Varela, Alessandro Brunelli, Gaetano Rocco, Marcelo F. Jiménez, Michele Salati, and Tindaro Gatani Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:417-422. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Mediastinitis in Children: Improvement of Simple Primary Closed Drainage
	Christine Anslot, Sylvie Hulin, and Yves Durandy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:423-428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Pectus Chest Deformities in 320 Adult Patients: 21 Year Experience
	Dawn E. Jaroszewski and Eric W. Fonkalsrud Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:429-433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Influence of Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Late Results of Mitral Repair: Is Concomitant Ablation Justified?
	Dumbor L. Ngaage, Hartzell V. Schaff, Charles J. Mullany, Sunni Barnes, Joseph A. Dearani, Richard C. Daly, Thomas A. Orszulak, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:434-443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperation After Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease
	Eric Dumont, A. Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Lars G. Svensson, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Penny L. Houghtaling, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:444-450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Replacement Versus Repair: Propensity-Adjusted Survival and Quality-of-Life Analysis
	Janne J. Jokinen, Mikko J. Hippeläinen, Otto A. Pitkänen, and Juha E.K. Hartikainen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:451-458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Quality of Life After Implantation of Bileaflet Prostheses in Elderly Patients: An Anticoagulation Work Group Experience
	Mariano Vicchio, Alessandro Della Corte, Marisa De Feo, Giuseppe Santarpino, Luca S. De Santo, Gianpaolo Romano, Giuseppe Caianiello, Michelangelo Scardone, and Maurizio Cotrufo Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:459-465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:465-466. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stentless Versus Conventional Xenograft Aortic Valve Replacement: Midterm Results of a Prospectively Randomized Trial
	Sven Lehmann, Thomas Walther, Jörg Kempfert, Sergey Leontjev, Ardawan Rastan, Volkmar Falk, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:467-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Replacement of the Proximal Aorta Adds No Further Risk to Aortic Valve Procedures
	T. Brett Reece, R. Ramesh Singh, Brendon M. Stiles, Benjamin B. Peeler, John A. Kern, Curtis G. Tribble, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:473-478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Enlargement and Late Reoperation After Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Andreas Zierer, Rochus K. Voeller, Karen E. Hill, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and Marc R. Moon Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:479-487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Perioperative Hemodynamics on Spinal Cord Ischemia in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair
	Yujiro Kawanishi, Kenji Okada, Masamichi Matsumori, Hiroshi Tanaka, Teruo Yamashita, Keitaro Nakagiri, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:488-492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Which Arterial Conduit? Radial Artery Versus Free Right Internal Thoracic Artery: Six-Year Clinical Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
	Philip A.R. Hayward, David L. Hare, Ian Gordon, George Matalanis, and Brian F. Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:493-497. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduced Mortality in High-Risk Coronary Patients Operated Off Pump With Preoperative Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation
	Pierre Yves Etienne, Spiridon Papadatos, David Glineur, Yves Mairy, Elie El Khoury, Philippe Noirhomme, and Gebrine El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:498-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jan T. Christenson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:502-503. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of On-Pump or Off-Pump Coronary Artery Revascularization With Lung Resection
	Micha C.J. Schoenmakers, Wim-Jan van Boven, Jules van den Bosch, and Henry A. van Swieten Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:504-509. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
No Additive Effect of Passive Containment Surgery in Patients With Aortic Regurgitation and Left Ventricular Dilation
	Fredrik Bredin, Arne Olsson, and Anders Franco-Cereceda Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:510-513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Craig R. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:514. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late-Onset Driveline Infections: The Achilles’ Heel of Prolonged Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
	Andreas Zierer, Spencer J. Melby, Rochus K. Voeller, Tracey J. Guthrie, Gregory A. Ewald, Kim Shelton, Michael K. Pasque, Marc R. Moon, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and Nader Moazami Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:515-520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Paul Hendry Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:520-521. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Follow-Up of Simultaneous Heart and Kidney Transplantation With Single Donor Allografts: Report of Nine Cases
	Giuseppe Bruschi, Ghil Busnach, Tiziano Colombo, Loredana Radaelli, Giovanna Pedrazzini, Andrea Garatti, Cosimo V. Sansalone, Maria Frigerio, and Ettore Vitali Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:522-527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Logistic Risk Model for Prolonged Ventilation After Adult Cardiac Surgery
	Shekar L.C. Reddy, Antony D. Grayson, Elaine M. Griffiths, D. Mark Pullan, and Abbas Rashid Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:528-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Brain Natriuretic Peptide as Noninvasive Marker of the Severity of Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
	Herre J. Reesink, Igor I. Tulevski, J. Tim Marcus, Frans Boomsma, Jaap J. Kloek, Anton Vonk Noordegraaf, and Paul Bresser Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:537-543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Prepro-Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide–Expressing Endothelial Progenitor Cells on Pulmonary Hypertension
	Qiang Zhao, Zixiong Liu, Zhe Wang, Cheng Yang, Jun Liu, and Jun Lu Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:544-552. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Navin K. Kapur Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:552. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Regional and Global Patterns of Annular Remodeling in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Liam P. Ryan, Benjamin M. Jackson, Landi M. Parish, Theodore J. Plappert, Martin G. St. John-Sutton, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:553-559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
External Application of Rapamycin-Eluting Film at Anastomotic Sites Inhibits Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Canine Model
	Satoshi Kawatsu, Katsuhiko Oda, Yoshikatsu Saiki, Yasuhiko Tabata, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:560-567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Flow Changes in Normal and Ischemic Myocardium During Topically Applied Negative Pressure
	Sandra Lindstedt, Malin Malmsjö, and Richard Ingemansson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:568-573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Manuel Galiñanes Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:573. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum: Limitations of Catheter-Based Intervention
	Yasutaka Hirata, Jonathan M. Chen, Jan M. Quaegebeur, William E. Hellenbrand, and Ralph S. Mosca Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:574-580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Intact or Highly Restrictive Atrial Septum: Surgical Experience From a Single Center
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Emile A. Bacha, Alesandro Larrazabal, Kimberly Gauvreau, Ravi Thiagaragan, Francis Fynn-Thompson, Frank A. Pigula, John E. Mayer, Jr, Pedro J. del Nido, Wayne Tworetzky, James E. Lock, and Audrey C. Marshall Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:581-586. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Neonates and Young Infants With Ebstein’s Anomaly and Related Disorders
	Christopher J. Knott-Craig, Steven P. Goldberg, Edward D. Overholt, Edward V. Colvin, and James K. Kirklin Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:587-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Outcome of Surgical Commissurotomy for Aortic Valve Stenosis in Early Infancy
	Pia Rehnström, Torsten Malm, Peeter Jögi, Eva Fernlund, Per Winberg, Jens Johansson, and Sune Johansson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:594-598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction With the Bovine Jugular Vein Graft: 5 Years’ Experience With 133 Patients
	Nicole Sekarski, Hélène van Meir, Marry E.B. Rijlaarsdam, Paul H. Schoof, David R. Koolbergen, Jaroslav Hruda, Ludwig K. von Segesser, Erik J. Meijboom, and Mark G. Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:599-605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction: What Conduit to Use? Homograft or Contegra?
	Jorge Sierra, Jan T. Christenson, Nadia H. Lahlaidi, Maurice Beghetti, and Afksendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:606-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
What is the Optimal Management of Infants With Coarctation and Ventricular Septal Defect?
	Kirk R. Kanter, William T. Mahle, Brian E. Kogon, and Paul M. Kirshbom Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:612-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reimplantation of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery Without Mitral Valve Repair
	Joseph Caspi, Timothy W. Pettitt, Charles Sperrazza, Theodorus Mulder, and Aluizio Stopa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:619-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Population-Based Perspective of Long-Term Outcomes After Surgical Repair of Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect
	Karl F. Welke, Cynthia D. Morris, Emily King, Christopher Komanapalli, Mark D. Reller, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:624-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Blood Supply of the Trachea and Proximal Bronchi
	Marvin F. Sturridge, Michael R. Mueller, and Tom Treasure Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:675. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Resolution of a Kink in an Internal Mammary Artery Bypass Graft
	Neeraj Jolly, Ravi K. Garg, and Jaishankar Raman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:676. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Postoperative Outpatient Chest Tube Management: Initial Experience With a New Portable System
	Karen M. Rieger, Heather A. Wroblewski, Jo Ann Brooks, Zane T. Hammoud, and Kenneth A. Kesler Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:630-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Totally Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair Using a Robotic-Controlled Atrial Retractor
	J. Michael Smith, Hubert Stein, Amy M. Engel, Sarah McDonough, and Lindsey Lonneman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:633-637. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Donor Fat Embolism and Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation
	José Padilla, Carlos Jordá, Juan Carlos Peñalver, José Cerón, Juan Escrivá, and Francisco Vera-Sempere Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e4-e5. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Castleman’s Disease Mimicking Intrapulmonary Malignancy
	Chou Ming Yeh, Chia-Man Chou, and Lai Ching Wong Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e6-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intestinal Ischemia Complicating Ascending Aortic Dissection: First Things First
	Michael S. Firstenberg, Chittoor B. Sai-Sudhakar, John H. Sirak, Juan A. Crestanello, and Benjamin Sun Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e8-e9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Revascularization of Multiple Coronary Artery Aneurysms Using a Combination of Surgical Strategies
	Ravi K. Ghanta, Subroto Paul, and Gregory S. Couper Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e10-e11. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Surgical Treatment for Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Cardiac Sarcoidosis
	Masahiro Daimon, Tomoyasu Sasaki, Eiki Woo, Hideki Ozawa, Tomoshige Morimoto, and Takahiro Katsumata Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:e12-e13. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Asymptomatic Congenital Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia and Epigastric Hernia in the Adult
	Gaetano La Greca, Maria Sofia, Valentina Randazzo, Francesco Barbagallo, Rosario Lombardo, Pierfranco Soma, and Domenico Russello Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:638-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Innominate Venous Aneurysm Presenting as a Rapidly Expanding Mediastinal Mass
	Riad B.M. Hosein, Katherine Butler, Paul Miller, Timothy Jones, William J. Brawn, and David J. Barron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:640-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Third-Time Lung Transplant Using Extended Criteria Lungs
	Takahiro Oto, Michael Rowland, Anne P. Griffiths, Bronwyn J. Levvey, Donald S. Esmore, Trevor J. Williams, and Gregory I. Snell Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:642-644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Stage Surgery of Low-Grade Malignant Intravenous Uterine Leiomyosarcomatosis With Right Atrium Extension
	Liang Ma, ShengJun Wu, Yu Zou, WeiDong Li, Liang Gong, Gabrielle Gerelle, and YiMing Ni Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:644-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Ravitch Procedure: Using a Pectus Bar for Posttraumatic Pectus Excavatum
	Hyun Koo Kim, Young Ho Choi, Jae Hoon Shim, Man-Jong Baek, Young-Sang Sohn, and Hark Jei Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:647-648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal-Left Atrial Fistula: Intraoperative Diagnosis and Management
	Minh-Tri Jean-Pierre Nguyen, Sébastien Trop, Constantine Soulellis, Peter Szego, and Lorenzo E. Ferri Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:648-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fecopneumothorax: A Rare Complication of Esophagectomy
	Haridimos Markogiannakis, Dimitrios Theodorou, Dimitrios Tzertzemelis, Dimitrios Dardamanis, Konstantinos G. Toutouzas, Panagiotis Misthos, and Stilianos Katsaragakis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:651-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Cardiac Denervation and Sinus Node Modification for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
	Tsuyoshi Taketani, Randall K. Wolf, and Jeffrey V. Garrett Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:652-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment for Mitral Stenosis in Scheie’s Syndrome: Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-S
	Katsukiyo Kitabayashi, Goro Matsumiya, Hajime Ichikawa, Hajime Matsue, Kazuo Shimamura, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:654-655. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lithium-Induced Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus After Coronary Artery Bypass
	Matthew F. Leeman, Alain Vuylsteke, and Andrew J. Ritchie Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:656-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protruding Left Intercostal Mass After Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy
	Giuseppe D’Ancona, Giuseppe Mamone, Gianluca Marrone, Francesco Pirone, Gianluca Santise, Sergio Sciacca, and Michele Pilato Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:657-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Total Arch Replacement With Long Elephant Trunk for Chronic Aortic Dissection (DeBakey IIIb)
	Yasuhiro Shudo, Kazuhiro Taniguchi, Hajime Matsue, Toshiki Takahashi, Koichi Toda, Hiroki Hata, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:659-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dual Inferior Vena Cava: Two Inferior Vena Cava Filters
	Zubair A. Hashmi and Gregory G. Smaroff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:661-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Sternal Reconstruction Using a Titanium Plate-Supported Methyl Methacrylate Sandwich
	Taek Yeon Lee, Anthony L. Estrera, Hazim J. Safi, and Kamal G. Khalil Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:664-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Conversion to Total Cavopulmonary Connection After Failed One and One-Half Ventricular Repair
	Hideki Uemura, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Iki Adachi, Koji Kagisaki, and Fumiaki Shikata Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:666-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isolated Pseudohypoplasia of the Right Ventricle
	Esteban Pastor, José I. Aramendi, Maite Luis, Roberto Voces, Miguel A. Rodríguez, and José M. Galdeano Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:668-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic Division of an Unusual Variant of a Right Aortic Arch
	Barbara L. Robinson, Meena Nathan, David W. Brown, Christopher Baird, and Pedro J. del Nido Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:670-673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superior Sternal Cleft Repair Using Autologous Rib Grafts in an Infant with Complex Congenital Heart Disease
	Charles A. Hill, Louis C. Argenta, and Michael Hines Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:673-674. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Simple and Uniform Technique for Combined Repair of Aortic Arch and Root Replacement
	Kazuhiro Taniguchi, Satoru Kuki, Toshiki Takahashi, Takafumi Masai, Koichi Toda, Hajime Matsue, and Hiroki Hata Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:677-679. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Determination of Artificial Chordae Length
	Mohammad Hossein Mandegar, Mohammad Ali Yousefnia, and Farideh Roshanali Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:680-682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nurse-Led Preoperative Screening and Targeted Optimization of Pulmonary Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
	Sivakumar Sivalingam, Sridhar Rathinam, Adam Ajis, and Christopher M.R. Satur Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:683-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Digit Allen’s Test
	Mohammed Asif and Pradip K. Sarkar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:686-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Subclavian Artery Angioplasty Technique for Treating Subclavian Coronary Steal Syndrome
	Gianluca Rigatelli, Paolo Cardaioli, Massimo Giordan, Stefano Panin, Susanna Ferro, and Loris Roncon Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:688-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With a Pulsatile Catheter Pump for Left Ventricular Dysfunction
	Massimo A. Mariani, Jan C. Diephuis, Martin J.H. Kuipers, Monica Gianoli, and Jan G. Grandjean Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:690-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Standards for Thoracic Surgical Oncology in a Single-Payer Healthcare System
	Sudhir Sundaresan, Bernard Langer, Tom Oliver, Farrah Schwartz, Melissa Brouwers, Hartley Stern Expert Panel on Thoracic Surgical Oncology Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:693-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Its Place in the Spectrum of Pulmonary Carcinoma
	Akira Iyoda, Kenzo Hiroshima, Yukio Nakatani, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:702-707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Withdrawal
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:712. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Withdrawal
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:712. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tube Graft Inversion for Facilitated Aortic Anastomosis: A Previously Described Technique
	Aristotelis Panos Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:712. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inverted Graft for Construction of an Open Distal Anastomosis in Ascending Aorta and/or Arch Replacement: An Old Technique
	Dusko G. Nezic, Aleksandar M. Knezevic, Milan V. Cirkovic, and Ivan C. Stojanovic Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:712-713. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Conflicting Echocardiographic Evaluations of Supra-Annular Tissue Valves: A Mystery Not Yet Resolved
	Tomaso Bottio and Gino Gerosa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:713-714. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic Surgery
	Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:714. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Nikolaos Bonaros, Thomas Schachner, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:714. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Infants With Coarctation and Anomalous Right Subclavian Arteries
	Shaun P. Setty, Christian P. Brizard, and Yves d’Udekem Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:715. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Carl L. Backer Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:715-716. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Nomenclature: A Cause of Confusion During Literature Search
	Cornelia Carr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:716. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education:

Thanks to TSFRE 2006 Donors
	Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:708-711. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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