Editorials:

Mission Critical: Thoracic Surgery Education Reform
	W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr, Thomas L. Spray, Richard H. Feins, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1061-1062. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
You Never Know Unless You Try
	George L. Hicks, Jr, John W. Brown, John H. Calhoon, and Walter H. Merrill Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1063-1064. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Results of Primary Surgery With T4 Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer During a 25-Year Period in a Single Center: The Benefit is Worth the Risk
	Bedrettin Yildizeli, Philippe G. Dartevelle, Elie Fadel, Sacha Mussot, and Alain Chapelier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1065-1075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Subcategorization of Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Involving Neighboring Structures
	Noriaki Sakakura, Shoichi Mori, Futoshi Ishiguro, Takayuki Fukui, Shunzo Hatooka, Masayuki Shinoda, Kohei Yokoi, and Tetsuya Mitsudomi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1076-1083. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subcategorization of Lung Cancer Based on Tumor Size and Degree of Visceral Pleural Invasion
	Noriaki Sakakura, Shoichi Mori, Katsuhiro Okuda, Takayuki Fukui, Shunzo Hatooka, Masayuki Shinoda, Keitaro Matsuo, Yasushi Yatabe, Kohei Yokoi, and Tetsuya Mitsudomi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1084-1090. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Giuseppe Pelosi and Juan Rosai Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1090-1091. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Multiple Metastatic Nodal Stations on Survival in Patients With Resectable N1 and N2 Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer
	Chang Hyun Kang, Yong Joon Ra, Young Tae Kim, Sang-Hoon Jheon, Sook-whan Sung, and Joo Hyun Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1092-1097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Needlescopic Lung Biopsy for Interstitial Lung Disease and Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules: A Report on 65 Cases
	Hyun Koo Kim, Won-Min Jo, Jae Ho Jung, Won Jae Chung, Jae Hoon Shim, Young Ho Choi, and In Sung Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1098-1103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Todd L. Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1103. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes: A Single Institution's Early Learning Curve
	Shawn S. Groth, Bryan A. Whitson, Jonathan D'Cunha, Michael A. Maddaus, Mariam Alsharif, and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1104-1110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Isolated Rib Lesions With Radionuclide-Guided Biopsy
	Rafael S. Andrade, Juan J. Blondet, Teri Kast, Jose Jessurun, and Michael A. Maddaus Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1111-1114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Norman Snow Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1115. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome of Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation for Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
	Yoshiya Toyoda, Jnanesh Thacker, Ricardo Santos, Duc Nguyen, Jay Bhama, Christian Bermudez, Robert Kormos, Bruce Johnson, Maria Crespo, Joseph Pilewski, Jeffrey Teuteberg, Rene Alvarez, Michael Mathier, Dennis McNamara, Kenneth McCurry, Marco Zenati, and Brack Hattler Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1116-1122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Retrograde Perfusion of Donor Lungs Does Not Decrease the Severity of Primary Graft Dysfunction
	Pasquale Ferraro, Jocelyne Martin, Julie Dery, Julie Prenovault, Louise Samson, Marianne Coutu, Long-Qi Chen, Charles Poirier, Nicolas Noiseux, Andre Duranceau, and Yves Berthiaume Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1123-1129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Federico Venuta and Marco Anile Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1129-1130. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Assessment of Treatment Response and Recurrence in Esophageal Carcinoma Based on Tumor Length and Standardized Uptake Value on Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography
	Johannes B. Roedl, Mukesh G. Harisinghani, Rivka R. Colen, Alan J. Fischman, Michael A. Blake, Douglas J. Mathisen, and Peter R. Mueller Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1131-1138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Donald E. Low Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1138. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Provides Reduced Mortality and Morbidity and Equivalent 10-Year Survival
	John D. Puskas, Patrick D. Kilgo, Omar M. Lattouf, Vinod H. Thourani, William A. Cooper, Thomas A. Vassiliades, Edward P. Chen, J. David Vega, and Robert A. Guyton Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1139-1146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Immediate and Intermediate Outcome After Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Patients With Unstable Angina Pectoris
	Fausto Biancari, Muhammad Ali Asim Mahar, Martti Mosorin, Jouni Heikkinen, Matti Pokela, Panu Taskinen, Vesa Anttila, Jarmo Lahtinen, and Martti Lepojärvi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1147-1152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Utilization and Outcomes of Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Chuntao Wu, Edward L. Hannan, Gary Walford, and David P. Faxon Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1153-1159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Umberto Benedetto, Sebastiano Sciarretta, Antonino Roscitano, Brenno Fiorani, Simone Refice, Emiliano Angeloni, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1160-1165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark Stafford-Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1165-1166. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Shed Mediastinal Blood on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
	Munir Boodhwani, Howard J. Nathan, Thierry G. Mesana, Fraser D. Rubens Cardiotomy Investigators Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1167-1173. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Song Wan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1174. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Peripheral Vascular Disease on Long-Term Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Danny Chu, Faisal G. Bakaeen, Xing Li Wang, Tam K. Dao, Scott A. LeMaire, Joseph S. Coselli, and Joseph Huh Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1175-1180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Long-Term Survival in Systematic Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Bertrand Marcheix, Frédéric Vanden Eynden, Philippe Demers, Denis Bouchard, and Raymond Cartier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1181-1188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Uncoupling of Myocardial β-Adrenergic Receptor Signaling During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: The Role of GRK2
	Christian F. Bulcao, Prakash K. Pandalai, Karen M. D'Souza, Walter H. Merrill, and Shahab A. Akhter Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1189-1194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aprotinin in Primary Cardiac Surgery: Operative Outcome of Propensity Score-Matched Study
	Dumbor L. Ngaage, Alexander R. Cale, Michael E. Cowen, Steven Griffin, and Levant Guvendik Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1195-1202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jeremiah R. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1202-1203. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Twenty-Year Experience With the St. Jude Medical Biocor Bioprosthesis in the Aortic Position
	Walter B. Eichinger, Ina M. Hettich, Daniel J. Ruzicka, Klaus Holper, Carolin Schricker, Sabine Bleiziffer, and Ruediger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1204-1210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Henryk Siniawski Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1210-1211. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation Associated With Mitral Valve Disease
	Shuji Fukunaga, Hidetsugu Hori, Tomohiro Ueda, Kazuyoshi Takagi, Eiki Tayama, and Shigeaki Aoyagi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1212-1217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	James Wong and KoonHou Mak Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1217-1218. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Pulmonary Vein Isolation Alone for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Preliminary Results of Epicardial Atrial Electrogram Analysis
	Hui Li, Yan Li, Lingbo Sun, Xinpeng Liu, Chunlei Xu, Jie Han, and Xu Meng Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1219-1225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Takashi Nitta Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1225-1226. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Survival and Decreasing Incidence of Adverse Events With the HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device as Bridge-to-Transplant Therapy
	Ranjit John, Forum Kamdar, Kenneth Liao, Monica Colvin-Adams, Andrew Boyle, and Lyle Joyce Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1227-1235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Body Mass Index and Outcome After Ventricular Assist Device Placement
	Michele Musci, Antonio Loforte, Evgenij V. Potapov, Thomas Krabatsch, Yuguo Weng, Miralem Pasic, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1236-1242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracellular Matrix Remodeling Attenuated After Experimental Postinfarct Left Ventricular Aneurysm Repair
	Chiao-Po Hsu, Chun-Yao Huang, Jih-Shiuan Wang, Pi-Chi Sun, and Chun-Che Shih Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1243-1249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Torsten Doenst Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1249. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Increased Mortality at Low-Volume Orthotopic Heart Transplantation Centers: Should Current Standards Change?
	Eric S. Weiss, Robert A. Meguid, Nishant D. Patel, Stuart D. Russell, Ashish S. Shah, William A. Baumgartner, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1250-1260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support After Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
	Marius Berman, Steven Tsui, Alain Vuylsteke, Andrew Snell, Simon Colah, Ray Latimer, Roger Hall, Joseph E. Arrowsmith, John Kneeshaw, Andrew A. Klein, and David P. Jenkins Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1261-1267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stuart W. Jamieson and Michael Madani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1267. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Targeted Myocardial Microinjections of a Biocomposite Material Reduces Infarct Expansion in Pigs
	Rupak Mukherjee, Juozas A. Zavadzkas, Stuart M. Saunders, Julie E. McLean, Laura B. Jeffords, Christy Beck, Robert E. Stroud, Allyson M. Leone, Christine N. Koval, William T. Rivers, Shubhayu Basu, Alexander Sheehy, Gene Michal, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1268-1276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Andrew S. Cheng and Terrence Yau Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1276-1277. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Enhanced Perigraft Angiogenesis Prevents Prosthetic Graft Infection
	Shinichi Sato, Yoshio Nitta, Yoshikatsu Saiki, Shunsuke Kawamoto, Atsushi Iguchi, Mitsuo Kaku, Yasuhiko Tabata, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1278-1284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1284-1285. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cyclosporine Preserves Mitochondrial Morphology After Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Independent of Calcineurin Inhibition
	Bradley G. Leshnower, Shinya Kanemoto, Muneaki Matsubara, Hiroaki Sakamoto, Robin Hinmon, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1286-1292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David J. Chambers Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1292. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Should We Address the Neopulmonic Valve? Significance of Right-Sided Obstruction After Surgery for Transposition of the Great Arteries and Coarctation
	Yasutaka Hirata, Jonathan M. Chen, Jan M. Quaegebeur, and Ralph S. Mosca Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1293-1298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Development of the Pulmonary Arteries After the Norwood Procedure: Comparison Between Blalock-Taussig Shunt and Right Ventricular–Pulmonary Artery Conduit
	Joseph Caspi, Timothy W. Pettitt, Theodorus Mulder, and Aluizio Stopa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1299-1304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Reparative and Transplantation Strategies for Multilevel Left Heart Obstructions With Mitral Stenosis
	Sunil P. Malhotra, François Lacour-Gayet, David N. Campbell, Shelley Miyamoto, David R. Clarke, Marshall L. Dines, D. Dunbar Ivy, and Max B. Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1305-1310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dynamics of Human Myocardial Progenitor Cell Populations in the Neonatal Period
	Gabriel Amir, Xiaoyuan Ma, V. Mohan Reddy, Frank L. Hanley, Olaf Reinhartz, Chandra Ramamoorthy, and R. Kirk Riemer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1311-1319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Patricia A. Thistlethwaite Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1320. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morphologic Spectrum of Ventriculoarterial Connection in Hearts With Double Inlet Left Ventricle: Implications for Surgical Procedures
	Hideki Uemura, Siew Yen Ho, Iki Adachi, and Toshikatsu Yagihara Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1321-1327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert H. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1327. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is the Morphologic Mitral Valve in Discordant Atrioventricular Connections Always Normal?
	Hideki Uemura, Iki Adachi, Karen P. McCarthy, Masahiro Koh, and Siew Yen Ho Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1328-1333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Pulmonary Artery Sling Associated With Tracheal Stenosis
	Yoshihiro Oshima, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Naoki Yoshimura, Shiiki Sato, Toshihiro Muraji, Eiji Nishijima, and Chikara Tsugawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1334-1338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Coronary Artery Complications in Infective Endocarditis
	Rebecca Allan, Mark Hynes, Ian G. Burwash, John P. Veinot, and Kwan L. Chan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula With Aneurysm Formation
	Jun-Neng Roan, Chung-Dann Kan, and Yu-Jen Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Aortic Aneurysm as a Rare Cause of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
	Victor Dayan, Virginia Michelis, and Alvaro Lorenzo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Clinical Application of Direct Bronchial Ultrasound to Visualize and Determine Endobronchial Tumor Margins for Surgical Resection
	Khaled M. Sarraf, Elizabeth Belcher, Susanna Price, and Eric Lim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1339-1341. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1342. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Performance of a 3-Bladed Propeller Pump to Provide Cavopulmonary Assist in the Failing Fontan Circulation
	Amy L. Throckmorton, Kimberly K. Ballman, Cynthia D. Myers, Steven H. Frankel, John W. Brown, and Mark D. Rodefeld Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1343-1347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Surgery for Bronchial Repair
	Pekka Korvenoja, Otto Pitkänen, Ensio Berg, and Leena Berg Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1348-1349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quadrilateral Space Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Thoracic Surgery
	Motohiro Nishimura, Masao Kobayashi, Kenichiro Hamagashira, Shinpachiro Noumi, Kazuhiro Ito, Daishiro Kato, and Junichi Shimada Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1350-1351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Progressive Dyspnea After CABG: Complication of Retained Epicardial Pacing Wires
	George S. Horng, Euan Ashley, Leora Balsam, Bruce Reitz, and Roham T. Zamanian Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1352-1354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma Mimicking a Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
	Ricardo M. Terra, Angelo Fernandez, Ricardo H. Bammann, Jader J.M. Junqueira, and Vera L. Capelozzi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1354-1355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Approach to Positron Emission Tomography in Lung Cancer
	Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, Stephen P. Povoski, Suhail Sharif, Nathan C. Hall, Patrick Ross, Jr, Morgan A. Johnson, and Edward W. Martin, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1355-1357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prolonged Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Circulatory Support as Bridge to Lung Transplant
	Michael Broomé, Kenneth Palmér, Henrik Scherstén, Björn Frenckner, and Folke Nilsson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1357-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrapulmonary Localized Fibrous Tumor of the Lung: A Very Unusual Presentation
	Hiroyuki Sakurai, Wakae Tanaka, Masahiro Kaji, Kazuto Yamazaki, and Keiichi Suemasu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1360-1362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Mimicking Anterior Mediastinal Malignancy
	Chih-Hao Chen, Rong-Luh Lin, Hung-Chang Liu, Chao-Hung Chen, Tzu-Ti Hung, and Wen-Chien Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1362-1364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Presenting With Esophageal Obstruction and an Inflammatory Syndrome
	Alicia Privette, Peter Fisk, Bruce Leavitt, Kumarasen Cooper, and Laurence McCahill Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1364-1367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stented Esophageal Transfixion Injury
	Samer Bazerbashi, Jaime Villaquiran, Mark Bennett, Michael Jonathan Unsworth-White, and Joe Rahamim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1367-1369. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve Deterioration in an Octogenarian
	Hironori Izutani, Takanori Shibukawa, Jun Kawamoto, Shingo Mochiduki, and Dairoku Nishikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1369-1371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Rupture of the Mitral and Tricuspid Valves With Left Ventricular Rupture Caused by Blunt Trauma
	Jae-Sung Choi and Eung-Joong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1371-1373. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flow Impeding Fungal Thrombus in the Ascending Aorta
	Jiapeng Huang, Michael J. Bouvette, Yousef Hagi, Sujata Subramanian, Jing Zhou, and Erle H. Austin, III Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1373-1375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Epicardial Left Atrial Ablation and Appendectomy for Refractory Atrial Tachycardia
	Jeremy R. McGarvey, David Schwartzman, Takeyoshi Ota, and Marco A. Zenati Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1375-1377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Norwood Procedure Combined With the Starnes Procedure
	Tomohiro Nakata, Yoshifumi Fujimoto, Keiichi Hirose, Yuko Tosaka, Yujiro Ide, and Kisaburo Sakamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1378-1380. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Sternal Plating to Prevent Malunion of Transverse Sternotomy in Lung Transplantation
	Kimberly L. Gandy and Michael J. Moulton Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1384-1385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transecting the Aorta to Close the Aortic Prosthetic Valve Paravalvular Space
	Ivan C. Stojanovic, Petar A. Milacic, Sinisa P. Jagodic, Ljiljana I. Jovovic, Miroslava G. Gojnic, and Bosko P. Djukanovic Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1386-1387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early and Midterm Outcomes of Folding Valvuloplasty Without Leaflet Resection for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
	Minoru Tabata, Ravi K. Ghanta, Prem S. Shekar, and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1388-1390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging as Applied to the Aorta: A New Tool for the Cardiovascular Surgeon
	Jacques Kpodonu, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1391-1398. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Manual of Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: Edited by Hauw T. Sie, Giuseppe D'Ancona, Fabio Bartolozzi, Willem P. Beukema, Donald B. Doty. 2008, Malden, Massachusetts, Blackwell Futura, 256 pp, illustrated, $99.95 ISBN: 978 1 4051 4032 4
	G. Hossein Almassi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1404. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Vacuum for Pediatric Post-Sternotomy Mediastinitis: The Role of Laser Doppler Velocimetry in the Establishment of Adequate Subatmospheric Pressure Intensity
	Mariano Vicchio, Marisa De Feo, Giuseppe Caianiello, and Maurizio Cotrufo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1399. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in the Treatment of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Disease
	Chris K. Rokkas and Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1399-1400. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perfusion of the Lower Part of the Body During Open Aortic Arch Surgery
	Roberto Gaeta, Salvatore Lentini, Francesco Monaco, Fabrizio Tancredi, and Marcello Savasta Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1400. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Aristotelis Panos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1400-1401. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Beating Heart Cardioscopy: On-Pump or Off-Pump?
	Yoshito Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1401. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Tomislav Mihaljevic Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1401. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Discussion on an Old Subject: Proximal Anastomosis Markers in Coronary Bypass Surgery
	Mustafa Cikirikcioglu and Enver Duran Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1401-1402. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Stephen A. Olenchock, Jr and C. Michael Gibson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1402-1403. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, and Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1403. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Correction
	Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1403. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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