Editorials:

Multimodality Therapy for Locally Advanced Thymomas: State of the Art or Investigational Therapy?
	James Huang, Gregory J. Riely, Kenneth E. Rosenzweig, and Valerie W. Rusch Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:365-367. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

A 25-Year Single Institution Experience With Surgery for Primary Mediastinal Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors
	Kenneth A. Kesler, Karen M. Rieger, Zane T. Hammoud, Laura E. Kruter, Susan M. Perkins, Mark W. Turrentine, Bryan P. Schneider, Lawrence H. Einhorn, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:371-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Treatment of Malignant Mediastinal Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor
	Chang Hyun Kang, Young Tae Kim, Sang-Hoon Jheon, Sook-whan Sung, and Joo Hyun Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:379-384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Induction Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Resection for Locally Advanced Masaoka Stage III and IVA Thymic Tumors
	Cameron D. Wright, Noah C. Choi, John C. Wain, Douglas J. Mathisen, Thomas J. Lynch, and Panos Fidias Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:385-389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stratified Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in Thoracoscopic Sympathicotomy for Hyperhidrosis
	King F. Kwong, Jessica L. Hobbs, Lindsay B. Cooper, Whitney Burrows, Ziv Gamliel, and Mark J. Krasna Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:390-394. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Different Growth Patterns of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Represent Distinct Biologic Subtypes
	Peyman Sardari Nia, Cecile Colpaert, Peter Vermeulen, Joost Weyler, Francesco Pezzella, Paul Van Schil, and Eric Van Marck Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:395-405. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Clinical Stage I Lung Cancer in Octogenarians
	Mingyon Mun and Tadasu Kohno Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:406-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Resection of Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation
	Michael J. Bates, Emily Farkas, David Taylor, and P. Michael McFadden Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:412-415. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Major Lung Resection Can Be Safely Taught to Trainees
	Innes Y.P. Wan, Kin Hoi Thung, Michael K.Y. Hsin, Malcolm J. Underwood, and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:416-419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extending Indications for Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Tumors Through an Intraoperative Approach
	Philip A. Linden, Jon O. Wee, Michael T. Jaklitsch, and Yolonda L. Colson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:420-423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes After Transhiatal and Transthoracic Esophagectomy for Cancer
	Andrew C. Chang, Hong Ji, Nancy J. Birkmeyer, Mark B. Orringer, and John D. Birkmeyer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:424-429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty Cures Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation and Heart Failure
	Jerry Braun, Nico R. van de Veire, Robert J.M. Klautz, Michel I.M. Versteegh, Eduard R. Holman, Jos J.M. Westenberg, Eric Boersma, Ernst E. van der Wall, Jeroen J. Bax, and Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:430-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Anterior Leaflet and Bileaflet Prolapse
	Evelio Rodriguez, L. Wiley Nifong, Michael W.A. Chu, William Wood, Paul W. Vos, and W. Randolph Chitwood Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:438-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ten-Year Experience With Stentless Aortic Valves: Full-Root Versus Subcoronary Implantation
	Juergen A.C. Ennker, Alexander A. Albert, Ulrich P. Rosendahl, Ina C. Ennker, Fatmir Dalladaku, and Ines Florath Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:445-453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrograde Hot-Shot Cardioplegia in Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
	Raimondo Ascione, Saadeh M. Suleiman, and Gianni D. Angelini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:454-458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Xu Yu Jin and Ravi Pillai Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:458-459. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Extraanatomic Aortic Bypass for the Treatment of Complex Aortic Coarctation and Hypoplastic Aortic Arch
	Florian S. Schoenhoff, Pascal A. Berdat, Mladen Pavlovic, Alexander Kadner, Markus Schwerzmann, Jean-Pierre Pfammatter, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:460-464. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	R. Scott Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:464. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in 120 Consecutive Patients
	Farhad Bakhtiary, Selami Dogan, Andreas Zierer, Omer Dzemali, Feyzan Oezaslan, Panagiotis Therapidis, Faisal Detho, Thomas Wittlinger, Sven Martens, Peter Kleine, Anton Moritz, and Tayfun Aybek Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:465-469. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Experimental Stent-Graft Treatment of Ascending Aortic Dissection
	Daniel Zimpfer, Heinz Schima, Martin Czerny, Marie-Theres Kasimir, Sigrid Sandner, Gernot Seebacher, Udo Losert, Paul Simon, Michael Grimm, Ernst Wolner, and Marek Ehrlich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:470-473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Role of Atrial Remodeling for Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
	Herko Grubitzsch, Alexandro Menes, Diethelm Modersohn, and Wolfgang Konertz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:474-480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Body Size, Gender, and Transfusions as Determinants of Outcome After Coronary Operations
	Marco Ranucci, Alfredo Pazzaglia, Chiara Bianchini, Giuseppe Bozzetti, and Giuseppe Isgrò Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:481-486. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Colleen Gorman Koch Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:487. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction
	Mohamed A. Soliman Hamad, M. Erwin S.H. Tan, Albert H.M. van Straten, André A.J. van Zundert, and Jacques P.A.M. Schönberger Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:488-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Failure After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: Findings From PREVENT IV
	Mitchell J. Magee, John H. Alexander, Gail Hafley, T. Bruce Ferguson, Jr, C. Michael Gibson, Robert A. Harrington, Eric D. Peterson, Robert M. Califf, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Morley A. Herbert, Michael J. Mack PREVENT IV Investigators Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:494-500. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Previous Percutaneous Coronary Stenting Compromise the Long-Term Efficacy of Subsequent Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery? A Microsimulation Study
	Christopher Rao, Rex De Lisle Stanbridge, Joanna Chikwe, John Pepper, Petros Skapinakis, Omer Aziz, Ara Darzi, and Thanos Athanasiou Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:501-507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Excellent Long-Term Clinical Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Using Three Pedicled Arterial Grafts in Patients With Three-Vessel Disease
	Nic J.G.M. Veeger, Gerald F. Panday, Adriaan A. Voors, Jan G. Grandjean, Jan van der Meer, and Piet W. Boonstra Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:508-512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Intensive Management of Cerebral Hemodynamics and Atheromatous Aorta Reduce Stroke After Coronary Artery Surgery?
	Masanori Nakamura, Fumiyuki Okamoto, Katsuhiko Nakanishi, Ryushi Maruyama, Akira Yamada, Satoshi Ushikoshi, Shunsuke Terasaka, Satoshi Kuroda, Keisuke Sakai, and Tetsuya Higami Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:513-519. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Antonio Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:519. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Saphenous Vein Graft Radiographic Markers on Clinical Events and Angiographic Parameters
	Stephen A. Olenchock, Jr, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, William J. Gibson, Sabina A. Murphy, Matthew C. Southard, Lauren Ciaglo, Jacqueline Buros, Michael J. Mack, John H. Alexander, Robert A. Harrington, Robert M. Califf, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, T. Bruce Ferguson, Jr, and C. Michael Gibson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:520-524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serial Quantitative Coronary Analyses for the Evaluation of One-Year Change in Saphenous Vein Grafts
	Nobuaki Suzuki, Ken Kozuma, Yasunari Ueno, Kensuke Nagaoka, Hiroyuki Kyono, Shuichi Ishikawa, Hidenori Watanabe, Naoyuki Yokoyama, Satoshi Takeshita, and Takaaki Isshiki Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:525-529. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Pericardial Blood Processing on Postoperative Inflammation and the Complement Pathways
	Bertrand Marcheix, Michel Carrier, Catherine Martel, Mariève Cossette, Michel Pellerin, Denis Bouchard, and Louis P. Perrault Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:530-535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thrombophilic Variables Do Not Increase the Generation or Procoagulant Activity of Thrombin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Peter Raivio, Jari Petäjä, Anne Kuitunen, and Riitta Lassila Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:536-542. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert Colman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Carbon Dioxide Field Flooding Reduces Neurologic Impairment After Open Heart Surgery
	Sven Martens, Katrin Neumann, Christian Sodemann, Heinz Deschka, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:543-547. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Influence of Epiaortic Ultrasonography on Intraoperative Surgical Management in 6051 Cardiac Surgical Patients
	Peter Rosenberger, Stanton K. Shernan, Michaela Löffler, Prem S. Shekar, John A. Fox, Jayshree K. Tuli, Martina Nowak, and Holger K. Eltzschig Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:548-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nursing Neurologic Assessments After Cardiac Operations
	Anna T. Bickert, Cindy Gallagher, Amy Reiner, Walter J. Hager, and Mark M. Stecker Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:554-560. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Constance Haan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:560-561. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Therapeutic Effect of Midkine on Cardiac Remodeling in Infarcted Rat Hearts
	Shinya Fukui, Satoru Kitagawa-Sakakida, Sin Kawamata, Goro Matsumiya, Naomasa Kawaguchi, Nariaki Matsuura, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:562-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Marrow Stromal Cells as Universal Donor Cells for Myocardial Regenerative Therapy: Their Unique Immune Tolerance
	Rony Atoui, Juan-Francisco Asenjo, Minh Duong, Guangyong Chen, Ray C.-J. Chiu, and Dominique Shum-Tim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:571-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Yao Liang Tang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:580. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gene Transfer of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Attenuates Flow-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Rabbits
	Fengwei Zhang, Shuming Wu, Xianshuo Lu, Mo Wang, and Meiming Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:581-585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Craig H. Selzman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:585-586. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trilogy Pericardial Valve: Hemodynamic Performance and Calcification in Adolescent Sheep
	Willem Flameng, Bart Meuris, Geofrey De Visscher, Crystal Cunanan, Ernie Lane, Erik Verbeken, Paul Herijgers, and Marie-Christine Herregods Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:587-592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changing Outcomes of Pulmonary Artery Banding With the Percutaneously Adjustable Pulmonary Artery Band
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Ankit Mathur, Balram Airan, Rajvir Singh, Rajnish Juneja, Shyam Sunder Kothari, and Anita Saxena Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:593-598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Antonio F. Corno Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:598. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Caval Blood Flow During Supine Exercise in Normal and Fontan Patients
	Vibeke E. Hjortdal, Thomas D. Christensen, Signe H. Larsen, Kristian Emmertsen, and Erik M. Pedersen Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:599-603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcome After Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement in Children and Young Adults
	Raoul Arnold, Julia Ley-Zaporozhan, Sebastian Ley, Tsvetomir Loukanov, Christian Sebening, Johann-Baptist Kleber, Björn Goebel, Siegfried Hagl, Matthias Karck, and Matthias Gorenflo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:604-610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Perfusion Temperature on the Inflammatory Response During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
	Rune Eggum, Thor Ueland, Tom E. Mollnes, Vibeke Videm, Pål Aukrust, Arnt E. Fiane, and Harald L. Lindberg Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:611-617. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Marco Ranucci Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:617. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Hypoxemia Increases Ventricular Brain Natriuretic Peptide Precursors in Neonatal Swine
	Azeem R. Khan, Mariusz Birbach, Meryl S. Cohen, Richard F. Ittenbach, Thomas L. Spray, Richard J. Levy, and J. William Gaynor Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:618-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Right Aortic Arch With Multiple Ligamentum Arising From Kommerell’s Aortic Diverticulum
	Christopher W. Baird and Larry Watts Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:663. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pneumopericardium 3 Years After Lung Cancer Surgery
	Akito Imai, Shigemi Ishikawa, Ryota Nakamura, Yukinobu Goto, Mitsuaki Sakai, Masataka Onizuka, and Yuzuru Sakakibara Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:664. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Lobar Emphysema
	Sylvia Glüer, Marc Reismann, and Benno M. Ure Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:665. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Initial Experience of an Arterial Shunt for Bilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion During Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
	Ruggero De Paulis, Andrea Salica, Daniele Maselli, Raffaele Scaffa, Alessandro Bellisario, and Luca Weltert Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:624-627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New Endoluminal Resection Technique and Device: Resector Balloon
	Yalcin Karakoca, Guler Karaagac, Cuneyt Aydemir, and Cevdet Caner Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:628-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Keith D. Mortman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:631. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Successful Neonatal Double Switch in Symptomatic Patients With Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
	Victor Bautista-Hernandez, Felix Serrano, Jose M. Palacios, and Jose M. Caffarena Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Calcifying Fibrous Pseudotumors Disseminated in the Pleura
	Kazuo Shibata, Daisuke Yuki, and Keita Sakata Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e3-e5. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Pulmonary Valve Implantation: Injection of a Self-Expanding Tissue Valve Through the Main Pulmonary Artery
	Sven Dittrich, Martin Gloeckler, Raoul Arnold, Koppany Sarai, Matthias Siepe, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, and Christian Schlensak Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:632-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Closure of Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysms After Ross Procedure
	Huda Elshershari, Jeffrey G. Gossett, and Ziyad M. Hijazi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:634-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Treatment of Rapidly Expanding Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm After Surgical Repair of Acute Type A Dissection
	Sahin Senay, Cem Alhan, Hasan Karabulut, Fevzi Toraman, and Huseyin Cagil Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:636-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dilatation of the Aneurysmal Sac After Total Arch Replacement
	Hirotaka Watanuki, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Kenji Minatoya, Hiroaki Sasaki, Tetsuya Fukuda, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:639-641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysm of a Right-Sided Descending Aorta With a Normal Left-Sided Aortic Arch
	Masahiro Daimon, Hideki Ozawa, Kazuo Kurihara, and Takahiro Katsumata Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:641-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transatrial Repair of Submitral Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm
	Takashi Miura, Kenji Yamazaki, Shinichiro Kihara, Satoshi Saito, Masayuki Miyagishima, Shigeyuki Aomi, and Hiromi Kurosawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:643-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Partial Absence of the Left Pericardium Associated With Tricuspid Regurgitation
	Abbas Rashid, Gurpal Ahluwalia, Massimo Griselli, Michaela Scheuermann-Freestone, Stefan Neubauer, Michael Gaztoulis, Phillip Kilner, and Darryl F. Shore Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:645-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Internal Thoracic Artery Spasm After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Ralf E. Harskamp, Jeffrey D. McNeil, Margreet W. van Ginkel, Renata B. Bastos, Clinton E. Baisden, and John H. Calhoon Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:647-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection of a Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm With Fistula to the Coronary Sinus
	Azmi Ozler, Ibrahim Arif Tarhan, Tamer Kehlibar, Yucesin Arslan, Mehmet Yilmaz, Mert Dumantepe, and Cansin Pancaroglu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:649-651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Suture Repair of Pectus Excavatum at the Time of Cardiac Surgery on an Infant
	Shin Takabayashi, Kazuto Yokoyama, Hiroyuki Ohashi, Yoshihide Mitani, and Hideto Shimpo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:651-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Beware of the Aberrant Innominate Artery
	Prashant K. Upadhyaya, Robert Bertellotti, Ambreen Laeeq, and Jeffrey Sugimoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:653-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Tracheal Resection for Long-Segment Benign Tracheal Stenosis
	Jia Lin Soon and Thirugnanam Agasthian Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:654-656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Successfully Treated Case of Pulmonary Yolk Sac Tumor
	Chih-Hao Chen, Tze-Chien Chen, Wen-Chien Huang, Tung-Ying Chen, and Hung-Chang Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:656-658. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma in the Area of a Diagnosed Congenital Lung Cyst
	Lidia Libretti, Paola Ciriaco, Monica Casiraghi, Gianluigi Arrigoni, and Piero Zannini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:658-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benign Esophageal Schwannoma Compressing the Trachea in Pregnancy
	Shinjiro Mizuguchi, Kiyotoshi Inoue, Atsuo Imagawa, Yoshinori Kitano, Masao Kameyama, Haruhiko Ueda, and Yasuhide Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:660-662. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Mitral Valve Insufficiency: Suspension of the Posterior Leaflet to the Mitral Annuloplasty Ring
	Jorge Sierra, Nadia H. Lahlaïdi, Jan T. Christenson, and Afksendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e6-e8. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closure of Type I Endoleaks and Landing Zone Preparation of the Thoracic Aorta
	Peter Mikhail, Phil J. Hess, Jr, Charles T. Klodell, Thomas M. Beaver, Anthony Lee, Curtis G. Tribble, and Tomas D. Martin Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e9-e11. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Chronic Nonunion of a Sternal Fracture With Bone Morphogenetic Protein
	Anthony Morgan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e12-e13. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Technique of Deployment of a Thoracic Endograft in the Hybrid Treatment of a Patient With Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
	Jacques Kpodonu, Hani Shennib, Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:666-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracardiac Fontan With Direct Cavopulmonary Connections
	Roxane McKay and Joseph A. Dearani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:669-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Removal of an Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device Embolized Into the Pulmonary Trunk by Port Access Technique
	Christophe De Decker, Ruben Hamerlijnck, Dominique Goosens, and Pieter Pletinckx Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:672-674. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unroofing Aortic Intramural Left Coronary Artery Arising From Right Pulmonary Artery
	Iki Adachi, Koji Kagisaki, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Ikuo Hagino, Toru Ishizaka, Junjiro Kobayashi, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:675-677. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection of Apical Lung Tumors in High-Risk Patients Using Partial Sternotomy
	Richard F. Heitmiller, Jason M. Radecke, and Christopher J. You Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:678-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Diabetic Retinopathy and Coronary Artery Disease From the Cardiac Surgeon’s Perspective
	Takayuki Ohno, Shinichi Takamoto, and Noboru Motomura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:681-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2nd Edition.: Edited by Larry R. Kaiser, Irving L. Kron, Thomas L. Spray. 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1240 pp, illustrated, $229.00 ISBN: 0–7817–5209–4
	Andrea Carpenter Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:696. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Techniques in Valvular Heart Surgery: Edited by A. Sampath Kumar. 2007, New Delhi, India, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 88 pp, illustrated, ISBN: 81-239-1486-5
	Edward B. Savage Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:696. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Allen’s Test
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:690. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Both Internal Thoracic Arteries in Diabetic Patients
	Rafael Martínez-Sanz, Ramiro de la Llana, Ibrahim Nassar, and Pilar Garrido Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:690. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Edward B. Savage Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:690. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complications and Limitations of the Elephant Trunk Procedure
	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:690-691. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Scott A. LeMaire and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:691-692. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement With 17-mm Prosthesis: Emerging Evidence of Its Efficacy
	Sathiakar Collison, Yugal Mishra, and Zile S. Meherwal Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:692-693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Tohru Takaseya, Takemi Kawara, Shigemitsu Suzuki, Yasuhisa Oishi, Hiromichi Sonoda, and Shigeki Morita Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Oral Sildenafil After Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Shunt
	Tony Soueide and Issam Rassi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:693-694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Shintaro Nemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:694-695. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Experience of Occluding Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
	Liang Tao, Xiang Jun Zeng, Xiao Jing Ma, Yan Hong Luo, Yeong Phang Lim, and Yeow Leng Chua Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:695. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Special Lecture:

Achieving Excellence
	Edward L. Bove Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:368-370. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplement: The Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit:

Title Page: Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit
	Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S697. [PDF]
Introduction: The Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit
	Scott J. Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S698. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer
	Eric J. Wilck Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S699-S700. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Approach to Early, Peripheral Adenocarcinoma with Ground-Glass Opacity Appearance
	Hisao Asamura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S701-S704. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: State of the Art and Future Directions
	Jason P. Shaw, Francine R. Dembitzer, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Virginia R. Litle, Todd S. Weiser, Jaime Yun, Cynthia Chin, and Scott J. Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S705-S709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy (VATS), Open Thoracotomy, and the Robot for Lung Cancer
	Raja M. Flores and Naveed Alam Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S710-S715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy: Technical Considerations and Outcomes
	Thomas A. D’Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S716-S718. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy Better? Quality of Life Considerations
	Todd L. Demmy and Chukwumere Nwogu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S719-S728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Sleeve Lobectomy: A Case Series
	Ali Mahtabifard, Clark B. Fuller, and Robert J. McKenna, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S729-S732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Wedge Resection and Brachytherapy for Lung Cancer in Patients With Poor Pulmonary Function
	Robert J. McKenna, Jr, Ali Mahtabifard, Johnnie Yap, Robert McKenna, III, Clark Fuller, Amin Merhadi, and Behrooz Hakimian Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S733-S736. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Molecular Biologic Staging of Lung Cancer
	Thomas A. D’Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S737-S742. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia: A Review of the Controversies
	Virginia R. Litle Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S743-S746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Options for the Therapy of Barrett’s High-Grade Dysplasia and Intramucosal Adenocarcinoma: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Ablation versus Vagal-Sparing Esophagectomy
	Steven R. DeMeester Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S747-S750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection for Esophageal Cancer: Strategies for Optimal Management
	Arjun Pennathur and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S751-S756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic Esophagectomy: Is It an Advance and What is the Future?
	Thomas J. Watson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S757-S759. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How to Keep the Treatment of Esophageal Disease in the Surgeon’s Hands
	James D. Luketich and Arjun Pennathur Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S760-S763. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: A Standardized Approach to Therapy for Hyperhidrosis
	Mark J. Krasna Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S764-S767. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery versus Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Thymectomy
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Identification of Small Lung Nodules: Technique of Radiotracer-Guided Thoracoscopic Biopsy
	Eric L. Grogan, David R. Jones, Benjamin D. Kozower, Winsor D. Simmons, and Thomas M. Daniel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S772-S777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sentinel Node Mapping in Lung Cancer: The Holy Grail?
	Michael J. Liptay Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S778-S779. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radiofrequency Ablation to Treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Pulmonary Metastases
	Hiran C. Fernando Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S780-S784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Thoracic Malignancies
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Airway Stents
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Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy: A Surgeon’s Perspective
	Todd S. Weiser, Kevin Hyman, Jaime Yun, Virginia Litle, Cythinia Chin, and Scott J. Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:S797-S801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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