Statistician's Page:

Measuring Follow-Up Completeness
	YingXing Wu, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, and Gary L. Grunkemeier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1155-1157. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

The Challenge of "Tending the Bridge"
	Ray C.J. Chiu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1149-1150. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idealism Versus Reality: The Modern Surgeon-Scientist
	Peter J. Gruber Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1151-1152. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bleeding That Won’t Stop
	L. Henry Edmunds, Jr and Robert W. Colman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1153-1154. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Diffusing Capacity Predicts Morbidity After Lung Resection in Patients Without Obstructive Lung Disease
	Mark K. Ferguson and Wickii T. Vigneswaran Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1158-1165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Positron Emission Tomography Prevent Nontherapeutic Pulmonary Resections for Clinical Stage IA Lung Cancer?
	Benjamin D. Kozower, Bryan F. Meyers, Carolyn E. Reed, David R. Jones, Paul A. Decker, and Joe B. Putnam, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1166-1170. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Volume Reduction Reoperations
	Federico Tacconi, Eugenio Pompeo, Daniele Forcella, Mario Marino, Dimitrios Varvaras, and Tommaso C. Mineo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1171-1177. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Carinaplasty Airway Closure: A Technique for Right Pneumonectomy
	Kenneth A. Kesler, Zane T. Hammoud, Karen M. Rieger, Laura E. Kruter, Menggang Yu, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1178-1186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Slide Tracheoplasty in Infants and Children: Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Ventilatory Support
	Peter B. Manning, Michael J. Rutter, and William L. Border Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1187-1192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spirometry After Transplantation: How Much Better Are Two Lungs Than One?
	David P. Mason, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Sudish C. Murthy, Ann M. McNeill, Marie M. Budev, Atul C. Mehta, Gösta B. Pettersson, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1193-1201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bridge to Lung Transplantation Through a Pulmonary Artery to Left Atrial Oxygenator Circuit
	Christof Schmid, Alois Philipp, Michael Hilker, Matthias Arlt, Benedikt Trabold, Michael Pfeiffer, and Franz-Xaver Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1202-1205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1205. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Major Complications After Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
	Marc de Perrot, Karen McRae, Masaki Anraku, Keyvan Karkouti, Thomas K. Waddell, Andrew F. Pierre, Gail Darling, Shaf Keshavjee, and Michael R. Johnston Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1206-1210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Temporary Thoracoscopic Sympathetic Block for Hyperhidrosis
	Daniel L. Miller and Seth D. Force Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1211-1216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Versus Chemotherapy for Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
	Theresa D. Luu, Puja Gaur, Seth D. Force, Charles A. Staley, Kamal A. Mansour, Joseph I. Miller, Jr, and Daniel L. Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1217-1224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Distribution of Free and Liposomal Doxorubicin After Isolated Lung Perfusion in a Sarcoma Model
	Hua Yan, Cai Cheng, Amina Haouala, Thorsten Krueger, Jean-Pierre Ballini, Solange Peters, Laurent A. Decosterd, Igor Letovanec, Hans-Beat Ris, and Snezana Andrejevic-Blant Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1225-1232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Long-Term Survival of the Very Elderly Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Donald S. Likosky, Lawrence J. Dacey, Yvon R. Baribeau, Bruce J. Leavitt, Robert Clough, Richard P. Cochran, Reed Quinn, Donato A. Sisto, David C. Charlesworth, David J. Malenka, Todd A. MacKenzie, Elaine M. Olmstead, Cathy S. Ross, Gerald T. O’Connor Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1233-1237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Daniel Ullyot Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1237-1238. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multidetector Computed Tomographic Angiography in Planning of Reoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Apur R. Kamdar, Telly A. Meadows, Eric E. Roselli, Eiran Z. Gorodeski, Ronan J. Curtin, Joseph F. Sabik, Paul Schoenhagen, Richard D. White, Bruce W. Lytle, Scott D. Flamm, and Milind Y. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1239-1245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Brian F. Buxton and Peter Skillington Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1245-1246. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Scores Do Not Predict High Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in the Presence of Diastolic Dysfunction
	Lorenzo Merello, Erick Riesle, Javier Alburquerque, Humberto Torres, Ernesto Aránguiz-Santander, Oneglio Pedemonte, and Bernhard Westerberg Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1247-1255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Using the National Death Index to Validate the Noninformative Censoring Assumption of Survival Estimation
	YingXing Wu, Anthony P. Furnary, and Gary L. Grunkemeier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1256-1260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibition by Cariporide to Reduce the Risk of Ischemic Cardiac Events in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Results of the EXPEDITION Study
	Robert M. Mentzer, Jr, Claus Bartels, Roberto Bolli, Steven Boyce, Gerald D. Buckberg, Bernard Chaitman, Axel Haverich, John Knight, Philippe Menasché, M. Lee Myers, Jose Nicolau, Maarten Simoons, Lars Thulin, Richard D. Weisel EXPEDITION Study Investigators Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1261-1270. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging as a Quality Assurance Tool for Evaluating Endoscopic Harvest of the Radial Artery
	Nicholas S. Burris, Emile N. Brown, Michael Grant, Zachary N. Kon, Marc Gibber, Junyen Gu, Kimberly Schwartz, Seeta Kallam, Ashish Joshi, Richard Vitali, and Robert S. Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1271-1277. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early and Late Survival After Surgical Revascularization for Ischemic Ventricular Fibrillation/Tachycardia
	Dumbor L. Ngaage, Alexander R.J. Cale, Michael E. Cowen, Steven Griffin, and Levant Guvendik Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1278-1281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Abeel A. Mangi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1281-1282. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Modified Cox Mini-Maze Procedure for Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
	Yong Qiang Cui, Ling Bo Sun, Yan Li, Chun Lei Xu, Jie Han, Hui Li, and Xu Meng Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1283-1289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tissue Versus Mechanical Prostheses: Quality of Life in Octogenarians
	Mariano Vicchio, Alessandro Della Corte, Luca Salvatore De Santo, Marisa De Feo, Giuseppe Caianiello, Michelangelo Scardone, and Maurizio Cotrufo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1290-1295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement in Octogenarians: Is Biologic Valve the Unique Solution?
	Carlo de Vincentiis, Alessia B. Kunkl, Santi Trimarchi, Piervincenzo Gagliardotto, Alessandro Frigiola, Lorenzo Menicanti, and Marisa Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1296-1301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David B. Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1301-1302. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Aortic Valve Replacement With a Small St. Jude Medical Valve in Japanese Patients
	Kazuhiro Yoshikawa, Shuji Fukunaga, Koichi Arinaga, Hidetsugu Hori, Eiji Nakamura, Tomohiro Ueda, Eiki Tayama, and Shigeaki Aoyagi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1303-1308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jean G. Dumesnil and Philippe Pibarot Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1308-1309. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch on Diastolic Heart Failure After Aortic Valve Replacement
	Shahab Nozohoor, Johan Nilsson, Carsten Lührs, Anders Roijer, and Johan Sjögren Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1310-1317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Vivek Rao Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1317-1318. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Reverse Remodeling After Undersized Mitral Ring Annuloplasty in Patients With Ischemic Regurgitation
	Sandro Gelsomino, Roberto Lorusso, Irene Capecchi, Carlo Rostagno, Stefano Romagnoli, Giuseppe Billè, Giuseppe De Cicco, Cecilia Tetta, Pierluigi Stefàno, and Gian Franco Gensini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1319-1330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1330-1331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Stent Grafts for Large Thoracic Aneurysms After Coarctation Repair
	Shelby Kutty, Roy K. Greenberg, Scott Fletcher, Lars G. Svensson, and Larry A. Latson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1332-1338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Reconstructive Surgery in Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Complicated With Cardiogenic Shock
	Koji Takeda, Goro Matsumiya, Hajime Matsue, Masayuki Sakaki, Taichi Sakaguchi, Tomoyuki Fujita, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1339-1343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment for Postinfarction Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture
	Genichi Sakaguchi, Tatsuhiko Komiya, Nobushige Tamura, and Taira Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1344-1346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Shinji Miyamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1346-1347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Troponin after Cardiac Surgery: A Predictor or a Phenomenon?
	Nahum Nesher, Abdullah A. Alghamdi, Steve K. Singh, Jeri Y. Sever, George T. Christakis, Bernard S. Goldman, Gideon N. Cohen, Fuad Moussa, and Stephen E. Fremes Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1348-1354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Valluvan Jeevanandam Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Negative Extrathoracic Pressure to Improve Hemodynamics After Cardiac Surgery
	Rakesh K. Chaturvedi, Arnold A. Zidulka, Peter Goldberg, Benoit deVarennes, Sameena Iqbal, Elham Rahme, and Kevin Lachapelle Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1355-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Characteristics and Function of Cryopreserved Bone Marrow–Derived Endothelial Progenitor Cells
	Shigetoshi Mieno, Richard T. Clements, Munir Boodhwani, Neel R. Sodha, Basel Ramlawi, Cesario Bianchi, and Frank W. Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1361-1366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Dan Spiegelstein, Christopher Kim, and Terrence M. Yau Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1366. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Prevents Reperfusion Injury After Heart Preservation
	Takuya Higuchi, Keiko Yamauchi-Takihara, Goro Matsumiya, Norihide Fukushima, Hajime Ichikawa, Toru Kuratani, Yoshito Maehata, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1367-1373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Errors and the Burden of Errors: Attitudes, Perceptions, and the Culture of Safety in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Teams
	Agnes Bognár, Paul Barach, Julie K. Johnson, Robert C. Duncan, David Birnbach, Donna Woods, Jane L. Holl, and Emile A. Bacha Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1374-1381. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stage II Reconstruction After Hybrid Palliation for High-Risk Patients With a Single Ventricle
	Christian Pizarro, Kenneth A. Murdison, Christopher D. Derby, and Wolfgang Radtke Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1382-1388. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Bidirectional Glenn and Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow: Temporary or Definitive Palliation?
	Davide F. Calvaruso, Antonio Rubino, Salvatore Ocello, Nicoletta Salviato, Diego Guardì, David F. Petruccelli, Adriano Cipriani, Khalil Fattouch, Salvatore Agati, Carmelo Mignosa, Lucio Zannini, and Carlo F. Marcelletti Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1389-1396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Factors Affecting Long-Term Risk of Aortic Arch Recoarctation After the Norwood Procedure
	Traci M. Ashcraft, Karen Jones, William L. Border, Pirooz Eghtesady, Jeffrey M. Pearl, Phillip R. Khoury, and Peter B. Manning Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1397-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isolated Atrioventricular Discordance: Surgical Experience
	Rajesh Sharma, Ashutosh Marwah, Sejal Shah, and Sunita Maheshwari Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1403-1406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Results of Anomalous Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery From the Ascending Aorta Including Reoperation for Infrequent Complications
	Noriyoshi Kajihara, Yutaka Imoto, Masato Sakamoto, Yukie Ochiai, Meikun Kan-o, Kunitaka Joo, Mamie Watanabe, Tetsuji Yuge, Toshihide Asou, Yuko Takeda, and Akira Sese Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1407-1411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Equivalent Performance of Epicardial Versus Endocardial Permanent Pacing in Children: A Single Institution and Manufacturer Experience
	Jonah Odim, Bjoern Suckow, Babak Saedi, Hillel Laks, and Kevin Shannon Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1412-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Joint STS/AATS/EACTS Report:

Guidelines for Reporting Mortality and Morbidity After Cardiac Valve Interventions
	Cary W. Akins, D. Craig Miller, Marko I. Turina, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Eugene H. Blackstone, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Tirone E. David, Eric G. Butchart, David H. Adams, David M. Shahian, Siegfried Hagl, John E. Mayer, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1490-1495. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

30-Year Patency of a Saphenous Vein Graft in Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery
	Ali Vefa Ozcan, Harun Evrengul, Ibrahim Goksin, Sukru Gur, and Asuman Kaftan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e23. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Mapping With Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
	Okan Falay and Cemal Asim Kutlu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1457. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Contained Perforation of the Left Ventricle Due to Infective Endocarditis
	Can Yerebakan, Semih Buz, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1458. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Appearance of Clot in the Left Atrium
	Betty S. Kim, Paul A. Pirundini, Kevin J. Lilly, and Robert J. Rizzo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1459. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Electrostimulation for Intractable Delayed Emptying of Intrathoracic Stomach After Esophagectomy
	Jihad R. Salameh, Giorgio M. Aru, William Bolton, and Thomas L. Abell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1417-1419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph Rubin Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1420. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New System for Right Atrial Cooling
	Marinus A.J.M. Huybregts, Roel de Vroege, and Wim van Oeveren Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1421-1424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lawrence L. Creswell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1425. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Treatment of a Nonhealing Saphenous Vein Harvest Graft with Treprostinil Sodium
	Dianne Zwicke, Brian Buggy, Don Lobacz, Kristan Rollins, and Deborah Strootman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:e20-e22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blindness: A Rare and Serious Complication After Extensive Mediastinal Resection
	George P. Akkersdijk and Albertus N. van Geel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1426-1427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radical Excision of Thymic Adenocarcinoma with Selective Cerebral Perfusion
	Masakazu Yoshioka, Osamu Ichiguchi, Touitsu Hirayama, Toshiharu Sassa, and Takihiro Kamio Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1427-1429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Germline Mutation: EGFR V843I in Patient With Multiple Lung Adenocarcinomas and Family Members With Lung Cancer
	Koei Ikeda, Hiroaki Nomori, Takeshi Mori, Jiichiro Sasaki, and Toshiaki Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1430-1432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudocavitating Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma Followed Over a Decade
	Jason P. Shaw, Pablo A. Bejarano, and Richard J. Thurer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1432-1434. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax With Pleural Window Communicating With Bilateral Pleural Spaces
	Shunsuke Yamada, Kazuho Yoshino, and Hiroshi Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1434-1436. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reimplantation of the Left Lung 17 Years After a Bronchial Rupture
	Alper Toker, Serhan Tanju, and Sukru Dilege Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1436-1438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idiopathic Tracheal Stenosis: Successful Outcome With Antigastroesophageal Reflux Disease Therapy
	Ricardo Mingarini Terra, Israel Lopes de Medeiros, Hélio Minamoto, Ary Nasi, Paulo Manuel Pego-Fernandes, and Fábio Biscegli Jatene Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1438-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Takotsubo Syndrome After Cardiac Surgery
	Alexander Kogan, Probal Ghosh, Ehud Schwammenthal, and Ehud Raanani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1439-1441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heart Failure Due to Severe Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis in Painless Type A Aortic Dissection
	Hiroaki Sakamoto, Yasunori Watanabe, and Haruhiko Sugimori Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1441-1443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Treatment of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms With the Use of a New Prosthesis
	Giampiero Esposito, Antonino G.M. Marullo, Antonio R. Pennetta, Samuele Bichi, Massimiliano Conte, Antonio M. Cricco, and Matteo Salcuni Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1443-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impella Used for Hemostasis by Left Ventricular Unloading, in a Case With Left Ventricular Posterior Wall Rupture
	Lars-Göran Dahlin and Bengt Peterzén Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1445-1447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Expanding Hematoma in Sternum Resected 5 Years After Median Sternotomy
	Susumu Kunisawa, Shinji Kosaka, Tadashi Matsukura, Takashi Nakashima, Takahiro Okabayashi, Hiroyuki Miyagawa, and Yoichiro Miyake Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1447-1448. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Management of Esophagoparaprosthetic Fistula After Aortic Surgery
	Shunsuke Kawamoto, Yoshikatsu Saiki, Katsuhiko Oda, Yoshio Nitta, Jun-etsu Akasaka, Shukichi Miyazaki, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1449-1451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interruption of the Ascending Aorta: A Hitherto Undescribed Lesion
	Michael Weidenbach, Ingo Daehnert, Vit Razek, Alexandra Beller, Jan Janousek, Martin Kostelka, and Robert H. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1451-1453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemostasis Management in Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
	Kerstin Seibel, Pascal Berdat, Colette Boillat, Bendicht Wagner, Zacharias Zachariou, and Ulf Kessler Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1453-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Robotic "Haircut" Mitral Valve Repair: Posterior Leaflet-Plasty
	Michael W.A. Chu, Karen A. Gersch, Evelio Rodriguez, L. Wiley Nifong, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1460-1462. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Customized Endoluminal Graft to Treat a Suspected Saccular Thoracoabdominal Mycotic Aneurysm
	Jacques Kpodonu, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1463-1465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique for Insertion of the Inflow Cannula of the INCOR Left Ventricular Assist Device
	Takeshi Komoda, Yuguo Weng, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1466-1467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Right Axillary Artery Approach for the Impella Recover LP 5.0 Microaxial Pump
	Thomas Sassard, Aurelien Scalabre, Eric Bonnefoy, Ingrid Sanchez, Fadi Farhat, and Olivier Jegaden Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1468-1470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrograde Pulmonary Embolectomy in 11 Patients
	Khalil Zarrabi, Reza Mollazadeh, Mohammad Ali Ostovan, and Ali Reza Abdi Ardekani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1471-1472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Franz John A. Torek
	Attila Dubecz and Seymour I. Schwartz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1497-1499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Operative Treatment of Coronary Atherosclerosis
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1473-1482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical and Potential Use of Pharmacological Agents to Reduce Radial Artery Spasm in Coronary Artery Surgery
	Saina Attaran, Lindsay John, and Ahmed El-Gamel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1483-1489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report:

2007 Meeting Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
	Robert Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1496. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, 3rd Edition: Edited by Lawrence H. Cohn. 2007, New York, New York, McGraw-Hill Professional, 1704 pp, illustrated, $265.00 ISBN: 978–0071469135
	Verdi J. DiSesa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1507. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Complex Cardiovascular Problems: The Evidence-Based Medicine Approach, 3rd Edition: Edited by Thach N. Nguyen, Dayi Hu, Moo-Hyun Kim, Cindy Grimes. 2007, New York, New York, Blackwell Futura, 464 pp, illustrated, $69.95 ISBN: 978-1405140317
	Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1507-1508. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Technical Standpoints in Tracheal Surgery
	Francesco Puma and Mark Ragusa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1500. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Azizollah Abbasidezfouli Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1500-1501. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aspiration After Thoracotomy
	Mohamed F. Ismail, Reda Ibrahim El-Refael Hammad, Sameh Ibrahim El-Sayed Sersar, and Yasser Ahmed Farag El-Ghoneimy Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1501. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	William Brent Keeling and Keith Eric Sommers Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1501-1502. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Disease With Concomitant Proximal Aorta Dilation: Surgical Strategy
	Carlo Bassano and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1502-1503. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	T. Brett Reece and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1503. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Proteasome Inhibitors in Myocardial Ischemia, Some Concerns
	Saul R. Powell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1503-1504. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	William E. Stansfield and Craig H. Selzman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1504. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vascular Surgery in Behcet’s Disease
	Dilek Erer, Erkan Iriz, Veli Yildirim Imren, and Gursel Levent Oktar Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1504-1505. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomical Model at Risk of Coarctation of the Pulmonary Artery
	Dario E. Troise, Giovanna Favia Guarnieri, Giuseppe Balducci, Maria Rosaria Tagliente, Paolo M. Arciprete, and Luigi de Luca Tupputi Schinosa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1505. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Takeshi Shinkawa and Masaaki Yamagishi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1506. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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