Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Broadcast of Surgical Procedures as a Teaching Instrument in Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Robert M. Sade American Association for Thoracic Surgery Ethics Committee and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Standards and Ethics Committee Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:357-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Survival of Patients With Unsuspected N2 (Stage IIIA) Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:362-367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Trends in the Operative Management and Outcomes of T4 Lung Cancer
	Farhood Farjah, Douglas E. Wood, Thomas K. Varghese, Jr, Rebecca Gaston Symons, and David R. Flum Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:368-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:375. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Surgical Results After Pneumonectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are not Affected by Preoperative Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
	Tomas Gudbjartsson, Erik Gyllstedt, Andreas Pikwer, and Per Jönsson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:376-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Phase II Trial of Tetrathiomolybdate After Surgery for Malignant Mesothelioma: Final Results
	Harvey I. Pass, George J. Brewer, Robert Dick, Michele Carbone, and Sofia Merajver Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:383-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevalence and Pattern of Lymph Node Metastasis in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
	Abdel Rahman M. Abdel Rahman, Rabab M. Gaafar, Hoda A. Baki, Hesham M. El Hosieny, Fatma Aboulkasem, Eman G. Farahat, Akram M. Nouh, and Kamal A. Mansour Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:391-395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael J. Liptay Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:395. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Benefits of Continuous and Digital Air Leak Assessment After Elective Pulmonary Resection: A Prospective Study
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:396-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lorenz Bar Repair of Pectus Excavatum in the Adult Population: Should it be Done?
	Vanessa A. Olbrecht, Meghan A. Arnold, Rosemary Nabaweesi, David C. Chang, Kimberly H. McIltrot, Fizan Abdullah, Charles N. Paidas, and Paul M. Colombani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:402-409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pumpless Extracorporeal Lung Assist: A 10-Year Institutional Experience
	Bernhard Flörchinger, Alois Philipp, Alexander Klose, Michael Hilker, Reinhard Kobuch, Leopold Rupprecht, Andreas Keyser, Thomas Pühler, Stephan Hirt, Karsten Wiebe, Thomas Müller, Julia Langgartner, Karla Lehle, and Christof Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:410-417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Lymph Node Analysis in Esophageal Resection: American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0060 Trial
	Nirmal K. Veeramachaneni, Jennifer B. Zoole, Paul A. Decker, Joe B. Putnam, Jr, and Bryan F. Meyers Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:418-421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of the Left Main Bronchus With a Tissue-Engineered Prosthesis in a Canine Model
	Toshihiko Sato, Hiroyuki Tao, Masato Araki, Hiroki Ueda, Koichi Omori, and Tatsuo Nakamura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:422-428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Continuous Pulmonary Infusion of L-Arginine During Deep Hypothermia and Circulatory Arrest Improves Pulmonary Surfactant Integrity in Piglets
	Yanmin Yang, Zhaokang Su, Jiming Cai, Shunmin Wang, Jinfen Liu, Zhiwei Xu, and Wenxiang Ding Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:429-435. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Use of Self-Expanding Silicone Stents in Esophagectomy Strictures: Less Cost and More Efficiency
	Robert C.G. Martin, Charles Woodall, Ryan Duvall, and Charles R. Scoggins Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:436-440. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Steven R. DeMeester Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:440. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Axillary Cannulation Significantly Improves Survival and Neurologic Outcome After Atherosclerotic Aneurysm Repair of the Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta
	Christian D. Etz, Konstadinos A. Plestis, Fabian A. Kari, Daniel Silovitz, Carol A. Bodian, David Spielvogel, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:441-447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Transcranial Doppler Study to Assess Intracranial Arterial Communication Before Aortic Arch Operation
	Shigeki Morita, Masahiro Yasaka, Kotaro Yasumori, Yasuhisa Oishi, Toru Takaseya, Hiromichi Sonoda, and Takemi Kawara Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:448-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas G. Gleason Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:452. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Insights Into the Mechanisms and Treatment of Intramural Hematoma Affecting the Entire Thoracic Aorta
	Michael Grimm, Christian Loewe, Roman Gottardi, Martin Funovics, Daniel Zimpfer, Suzanne Rodler, Marion Dorfmeister, Maria Schoder, Johannes Lammer, Seyedhossein Aharinejad, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:453-456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Eugenio Neri Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:456-457. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation on Long-Term Outcome of Patients With Ejection Fraction Above 0.30 Undergoing First Isolated Myocardial Revascularization
	Antonio M. Calafiore, Valerio Mazzei, Angela L. Iacò, Marco Contini, Antonio Bivona, Massimo Gagliardi, Paolo Bosco, Sabina Gallina, and Michele Di Mauro Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:458-465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Thoracotomy for Multiple-Time Redo Mitral Valve Surgery Using On-Pump Beating Heart Technique
	Yoshikazu Suzuki, Francis D. Pagani, and Steven F. Bolling Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:466-471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Replacement in Rheumatic Patients: Effects of Chordal Preservation
	Rafael García-Fuster, Vanessa Estevez, Oscar Gil, Sergio Cánovas, and Juan Martínez-Leon Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:472-481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Ross Procedure in Adults: Long-Term Follow-Up and Echocardiographic Changes Leading to Pulmonary Autograft Reoperation
	Alessandro Frigiola, Marco Ranucci, Concetta Carlucci, Alessandro Giamberti, Raul Abella, and Marisa Di Donato Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:482-489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Marc A.A.M. Schepens Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:489-490. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanical Stress: An Independent Determinant of Early Bioprosthetic Calcification in Humans
	Kenneth K. Liao, Xiaohuan Li, Ranjit John, Devesh M. Amatya, Lyle D. Joyce, Soon J. Park, Richard Bianco, and R. Morton Bolman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:491-495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Michael J. Mack, Syma L. Prince, Morley Herbert, Phillip P. Brown, Marc Katz, George Palmer, James R. Edgerton, Eric Eichhorn, Mitchell J. Magee, and Todd M. Dewey Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:496-503. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Preoperative Neurologic Events on Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Michael E. Halkos, John D. Puskas, Omar M. Lattouf, Patrick Kilgo, Robert A. Guyton, and Vinod H. Thourani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:504-510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Neurocognitive Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery in Postmenopausal Women
	Charles W. Hogue, Robert Fucetola, Tamara Hershey, Kenneth Freedland, Victor G. Dávila-Román, Alison M. Goate, and Richard E. Thompson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:511-516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Smoking on Short-Term Outcome of Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Nael Al-Sarraf, Lukman Thalib, Anne Hughes, Michael Tolan, Vincent Young, and Eillish McGovern Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:517-523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization Using Bilateral Internal Thoracic Arteries in Triple-Vessel Disease: Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes
	Daniel Navia, Mariano Vrancic, Guillermo Vaccarino, Fernando Piccinini, Hernan Raich, Santiago Florit, and Jorge Thierer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:524-530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph C. Cleveland, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:530-531. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predicting Midterm Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Failure by Intraoperative Transit Time Flow Measurement
	Yoshiyuki Tokuda, Min-Ho Song, Hideki Oshima, Akihiko Usui, and Yuichi Ueda Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:532-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Blood Activation in the Wound, Active Vent, and Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit
	Olivier Fabre, André Vincentelli, Delphine Corseaux, Francis Juthier, Sophie Susen, Anne Bauters, Eric Van Belle, Frédéric Mouquet, Thierry Le Tourneau, Christophe Decoene, Francis Crépin, Alain Prat, and Brigitte Jude Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:537-541. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Michael E. Jessen Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:541-542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platelet Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery Does Not Confer Increased Risk for Adverse Morbid Outcomes
	Tory McGrath, Colleen Gorman Koch, Meng Xu, Liang Li, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Priscilla Figueroa, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:543-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Age of Transfused Red Cells and Early Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
	Cheng-Hon Yap, Lawrence Lau, Mayur Krishnaswamy, Mary Gaskell, and Michael Yii Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:554-559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Aprotinin on Adverse Clinical Outcomes and Mortality up to 12 Years in a Registry of 3,337 Patients
	Stephen A. Olenchock, Jr, Peter H.U. Lee, Tamar Yehoshua, Sabina A. Murphy, James Symes, and George Tolis, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:560-567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aprotinin Exerts Differential and Dose-Dependent Effects on Myocardial Contractility, Oxidative Stress, and Cytokine Release After Ischemia-Reperfusion
	Matthew D. McEvoy, Anna-Greta Taylor, Juozas A. Zavadzkas, Ira M. Mains, Rachael L. Ford, Robert E. Stroud, Laura B. Jeffords, Christy U. Beck, Scott T. Reeves, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:568-575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Extubation in the Operating Room After Fontan's Procedure: Effect on Practice and Outcomes
	David L.S. Morales, Kathleen E. Carberry, Jeffery S. Heinle, E. Dean McKenzie, Charles D. Fraser, Jr, and Laura K. Diaz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:576-582. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
The Palliative Arterial Switch Procedure for Single Ventricles: Are These Patients Suitable Fontan Candidates?
	Scott R. Ceresnak, Jan M. Quaegebeur, Robert H. Pass, Allan J. Hordof, and Leonardo Liberman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:583-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoluminal Pulmonary Artery Banding: Technique, Applications and Results
	Chaim Locker, Joseph A. Dearani, Patrick W. O'Leary, and Francisco J. Puga Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:588-595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of Definitive Repair of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect in Neonates and Infants
	Takaaki Suzuki, Edward L. Bove, Eric J. Devaney, Toru Ishizaka, Caren S. Goldberg, Jennifer C. Hirsch, and Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:596-602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Carl Lewis Backer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:602-603. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Surgical Techniques and Long-Term Outcome of Mitral Valve Reconstruction in 111 Children
	Roland Hetzer, Eva B. Maria Delmo Walter, Michael Hübler, Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili, Yuguo Weng, Nicole Nagdyman, and Felix Berger Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:604-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Bioresorbable Film Reduces Postoperative Adhesions After Infant Cardiac Surgery
	Andrew J. Lodge, Winfield J. Wells, Carl L. Backer, James E. O'Brien, Jr, Erle H. Austin, Emile A. Bacha, Thomas Yeh, Jr, William M. DeCampli, Philip T. Lavin, and Samuel Weinstein Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:614-621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Spontaneous Coronary Bypass Rupture
	Jan Kaehler, Olaf Franzen, Marc Regier, Joern Lorenzen, Thomas Meinertz, Hermann Reichenspurner, and Christian Detter Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:664. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Fate of a 4-mm PTFE Tube Graft Used in Takeuchi Repair for Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery
	Komarakshi Balakrishnan, Narasimha Reddy, and Ranjit Sahadevan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:665. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leiomyosarcoma of the Left Ventricle
	Derek D. Muehrcke and Keith Justice Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:666. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Pediatric Experience With the VentrAssist LVAD
	Peter N. Ruygrok, Don S. Esmore, Peter M. Alison, Kirsten A. Finucane, Shay P. McGuinness, Alastair D. McGeorge, Justin Negri, Kylie Jones, and Helen C. Gibbs Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:622-626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Surgery Using Total Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Richard W. Issitt, John W. Mulholland, Martin D. Oliver, Gemma J. Yarham, Philippa J. Borra, Paul Morrison, Ioannis Dimarakis, and Jon R. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:627-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Isolated Giant Aortic Aneurysm in an Infant: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IV
	Roland Hetzer, Eva Maria B. Delmo Walter, Rudolf Meyer, and Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:632-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reversible Unilateral Brain Edema Presenting With Major Neurologic Deficit After Valve Repair
	Eelco F.M. Wijdicks, Norbert Campeau, and Thoralf Sundt Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:634-637. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device Support During Off-Pump Surgical Coronary Revascularization
	Igor D. Gregoric, Gregor Poglajen, Matjaz Span, O.H. Frazier, Pranav Loyalka, and Biswajit Kar Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:637-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device in a Patient With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome
	Anna Lassia Meyer, Christian Kuehn, Clemens Gras, Doris Malehsa, Christoph Bara, Stefan Fischer, Axel Haverich, and Martin Strüber Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:639-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Repair of Unruptured Aneurysm of the Right Sinus of Valsalva
	Shinya Fukui, Masataka Mitsuno, Mitsuhiro Yamamura, Hiroe Tanaka, Yasuhiko Kobayashi, Masaaki Ryoumoto, and Yuji Miyamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:640-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Dehiscence of Medtronic Freestyle Stentless Bioprosthesis
	Turki Albacker, Adil Al Kindi, and Benoit de Varennes Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:643-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemolytic Anemia With Aortic Stenosis Resolved by Urgent Aortic Valve Replacement
	Isamu Kawase, Tatsuro Matsuo, Koji Sasayama, Hiroyuki Suzuki, and Hideo Nishikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:645-646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pericardial Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Causing Cardiac Tamponade
	Seiji Matsukuma, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Masayoshi Hamawaki, Masahiro Ito, and Yohjiro Matsuoka Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:646-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quantitative Shunt Imaging in the Evaluation of Therapeutic Surgery in a Patient With Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
	Tunc Ones, Fuat Dede, Refik Erdim, Tanju Yusuf Erdil, Sabahat Inanir, Mustafa Yuksel, and Halil Turgut Turoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:649-651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilateral Intrathoracic Kidneys and Adrenal Glands Associated With Posterior Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
	Michael W. Dingeldein, Derek Kane, Anthony W. Kim, Rashmi Kabre, Maurice J. Pescitelli, Jr, and Mark J. Holterman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:651-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Intrathoracic Left Vagus and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Course
	Domenico Galetta, Alfredo Cesario, Stefano Margaritora, and Pierluigi Granone Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:654-655. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Surgical Management of Invasive Aspergillosis of the Pulmonary Arteries
	Giorgio Zanotti, Salvatore Nicolardi, Marco Morsolini, Marco Maurelli, Eloisa Arbustini, Roberto Dore, and Andrea M. D'Armini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:655-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Psammomatous Melanotic Schwannoma Associated With the Carney Complex
	Soeren Torge Mees, Tilmann Spieker, Elke Eltze, Jens Brockmann, Norbert Senninger, and Matthias Bruewer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:657-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Multiple Schwannomas of a Single Intercostal Nerve
	Fengshi Chen, Ei Nakayama, Kenichi Okubo, and Hiroshi Date Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:660-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Respiratory Failure Caused by Giant Thymolipoma
	Sami Ceran, Baykal Tulek, Guven Sunam, and Mecit Suerdem Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:661-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

"Spiral-Cuff" Technique for Repair of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery
	Yusuke Ando, Hideaki Kado, Munetaka Masuda, Toshihide Nakano, Kazuhiro Hinokiyama, Akira Shiose, and Masaki Kajimoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:667-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Cabrol Shunt After Complex Aortic Surgery
	Tomas A. Salerno, Enisa M.F. Carvalho, Anthony L. Panos, and Marco Ricci Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:669-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Counterpulsation Technique for Use During Complicated Aortic Surgery With Residual Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
	Yoshikatsu Saiki, Ichiro Yoshioka, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:671-672. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

The Role of Surgery in the Management of Thymoma: A Systematic Review
	Eric Davenport and Richard A. Malthaner Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:673-684. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Contemporary Conduct of Adult Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: Possible Roles of Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion, Anesthetic Preconditioning, and Aprotinin
	John G.T. Augoustides Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:689. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	John A. Elefteriades, Arjet Gega, and John A. Rizzo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:689-690. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurocognitive Decline After Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
	Hisato Takagi, Norikazu Kawai, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:690. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve Prostheses Evaluation: It Is a Complex Scenario and Not Only a Matter of Gradient
	Tomaso Bottio, Vincenzo Tarzia, Giulio Rizzoli, and Gino Gerosa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:691. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Michael A. Borger Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:691-692. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
What is the Ideal Patch Material for ASD Closure?
	Koray Ak and Yüksel Besir Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:692-693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, and Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Plasma Levels of Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Children With Left-To-Right Shunt Before and After Cardiac Surgery
	Andreas M.E. Koch Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:693-694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Why Does the Preoperative BNP Level Predict the Degree of Postoperative BNP Elevation?
	Naoki Yoshimura, Roland Henaine, Yoshio Ootaki, Hironori Matsuhisa, and Takuro Misaki Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education:

Thanks to TSFRE 2007 Donors
	Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:685-688. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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