EDITORIAL BOARD, JANUARY 2009:

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: Editorial Board, January 2009
	Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery:

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:3-7. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

No Heroic Measures: How Soon Is Too Soon to Stop?
	Thomas A. D'Amico, Mark J. Krasna, Diane M. Krasna, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:11-18. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Myocardial Infarction Comes Into the Cold!
	David J. Chambers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:8-10. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Thoracoscopy Versus Thoracotomy Improves Midterm Musculoskeletal Status and Cosmesis in Infants and Children
	Taiwo A. Lawal, Jan-H. Gosemann, Joachim F. Kuebler, Sylvia Glüer, and Benno M. Ure Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:224-228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Persistent Benefit From Lung Volume Reduction Surgery in Patients With Homogeneous Emphysema
	Walter Weder, Michaela Tutic, Didier Lardinois, Wolfgang Jungraithmayr, Sven Hillinger, Erich W. Russi, and Konrad E. Bloch Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:229-237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection of Pulmonary Metastases From Sarcoma: Can Some Patients Benefit From a Less Invasive Approach?
	Dominique Gossot, Costin Radu, Philippe Girard, Axel Le Cesne, Sylvie Bonvalot, Mohamed Sadok Boudaya, Pierre Validire, and Pierre Magdeleinat Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:238-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stephen Hazelrigg Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:243-244. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanical Pleurodesis Aided by Peritoneal Drainage: Procedure for Hepatic Hydrothorax
	Patrick G. Northup, R. Christopher Harmon, Timothy L. Pruett, Worthington G. Schenk, III, Thomas M. Daniel, and Carl L. Berg Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Soluble Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1 for Diagnosing Empyema
	Jihad Bishara, Elad Goldberg, Shai Ashkenazi, Yael Yuhas, Zmira Samra, Milton Saute, and Hila Shaked Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:251-254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Transplantation of Initially Rejected Donor Lungs After Reconditioning Ex Vivo
	Richard Ingemansson, Atli Eyjolfsson, Lena Mared, Leif Pierre, Lars Algotsson, Björn Ekmehag, Ronny Gustafsson, Per Johnsson, Bansi Koul, Sandra Lindstedt, Carsten Lührs, Trygve Sjöberg, and Stig Steen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:255-260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival of Primary and Repeat Lung Transplantation in the United States
	Jeffrey H. Shuhaiber, Jong Bae Kim, Kwan Hur, and Robert D. Gibbons Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:261-266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis and Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: A New Objective Assessment Method
	Hassan A. Tetteh, Shawn S. Groth, Teri Kast, Bryan A. Whitson, David M. Radosevich, Amy C. Klopp, Jonathan D'Cunha, Michael A. Maddaus, and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:267-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Late Results of Conventional Versus All-Arterial Revascularization Based on Internal Thoracic and Radial Artery Grafting
	Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, Aamir S. Shah, and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:19-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Subjective Memory Symptoms in Surgical and Nonsurgical Coronary Artery Patients: 6-Year Follow-up
	Guy M. McKhann, Ola A. Selnes, Maura A. Grega, Maryanne M. Bailey, Luu D. Pham, William A. Baumgartner, and Scott L. Zeger Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:27-34. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John W. Hammon and David A. Stump Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:34-35. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Oxygen Desaturation Predicts Cognitive Decline and Longer Hospital Stay After Cardiac Surgery
	James P. Slater, Theresa Guarino, Jessica Stack, Kateki Vinod, Rami T. Bustami, John M. Brown, III, Alejandro L. Rodriguez, Christopher J. Magovern, Thomas Zaubler, Kenneth Freundlich, and Grant V.S. Parr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:36-45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Myocardial Revascularization by Left Ventricular Assisted Beating Heart Is Associated With Reduced Systemic Inflammatory Response
	Paolo Stassano, Luigi Di Tommaso, Mario Monaco, Severino Iesu, Giancarlo Brando, Salvatore Buonpane, Giuseppe Ambrosio, Giuseppe Di Benedetto, and Paolo Pepino Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:46-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Anders Jeppsson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:52-53. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracoronary Shunt Prevents Ischemia in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Jacob Bergsland, Per Snorre Lingaas, Helge Skulstad, Per Kristian Hol, Per Steinar Halvorsen, Rune Andersen, Milada Småstuen, Runar Lundblad, Jan Svennevig, Kai Andersen, and Erik Fosse Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:54-60. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lishan Aklog and Brian J. deGuzman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:60-61. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Saphenous Vein Conduits Harvested by Endoscopic Technique Exhibit Structural and Functional Damage
	Laki J. Rousou, Kristin B. Taylor, Xiu-Gui Lu, Nancy Healey, Michael D. Crittenden, Shukri F. Khuri, and Hemant S. Thatte Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:62-70. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early and Late Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery in Octogenarians
	Bartolo Zingone, Giuseppe Gatti, Elisabetta Rauber, Paola Tiziani, Lorella Dreas, Aniello Pappalardo, Bernardo Benussi, and Amedeo Spina Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:71-78. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David B. Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:78. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Regurgitation Due to Myxomatous Degeneration Combined With Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease is Often Due to Prolapse of the Anterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve
	Vidyadhar Lad, Tirone E. David, and Annette Vegas Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:79-82. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hans-Hinrich Sievers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:82. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement: A Propensity Analysis
	Robert J. Moraca, Marc R. Moon, Jennifer S. Lawton, Tracey J. Guthrie, Kristen A. Aubuchon, Nader Moazami, Michael K. Pasque, and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:83-89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The 17-mm St. Jude Medical Regent Valve Is a Valid Option for Patients With a Small Aortic Annulus
	Homare Okamura, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Masashi Tanaka, Kazuhiro Naito, Naoyuki Kimura, Chieri Kimura, Toshiyuki Kobinata, Takashi Ino, and Hideo Adachi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:90-94. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ross Operation in the Adult: Long-Term Outcomes After Root Replacement and Inclusion Techniques
	Laurent de Kerchove, Jean Rubay, Agnès Pasquet, Alain Poncelet, Caroline Ovaert, Manuel Pirotte, Michel Buche, William D'Hoore, Philippe Noirhomme, and Gebrine El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:95-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:102. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Change of Descending Aortic False Lumen After Repair of Acute Type I Dissection
	Kay-Hyun Park, Cheong Lim, Jin Ho Choi, Euisuk Chung, Sang Il Choi, Eun Ju Chun, and Kiick Sung Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:103-108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Shinji Miyamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:108. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcome After the Modified Bentall Technique With a Long Interposed Graft to the Left Coronary Artery
	Atsushi Nakahira, Toshihiko Shibata, Yasuyuki Sasaki, Hidekazu Hirai, Koji Hattori, Mitsuharu Hosono, Shoichi Ehara, and Shigefumi Suehiro Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:109-115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Leonard N. Girardi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:115-116. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Patients With High Cognitive Needs: Full Preservation of Cognitive Abilities
	Andrew Percy, Shannon Widman, John A. Rizzo, Maryann Tranquilli, and John A. Elefteriades Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:117-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
CardioWest (Jarvik) Total Artificial Heart: A Single-Center Experience With 42 Patients
	Jean Christian Roussel, Thomas Sénage, Olivier Baron, Christian Périgaud, Oussama Habash, Jean Christophe Rigal, Michèle Treilhaud, Jean Noel Trochu, Philippe Despins, and Daniel Duveau Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:124-130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platelet Dysfunction in Outpatients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices
	Barbara Steinlechner, Martin Dworschak, Beatrice Birkenberg, Monika Duris, Petra Zeidler, Henrik Fischer, Ljubisa Milosevic, Georg Wieselthaler, Ernst Wolner, Peter Quehenberger, and Bernd Jilma Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:131-137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:137-138. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
N-Acetylcysteine in Cardiovascular-Surgery–Associated Renal Failure: A Meta-Analysis
	Sagar U. Nigwekar and Praveen Kandula Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:139-147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Dermal Filler Injection: A Novel Approach for Limiting Infarct Expansion
	Liam P. Ryan, Kanji Matsuzaki, Mio Noma, Benjamin M. Jackson, Thomas J. Eperjesi, Theodore J. Plappert, Martin G. St. John-Sutton, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:148-155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jerry Braun Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:155-156. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mild Hypothermia to Limit Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Importance of Timing
	Shinya Kanemoto, Muneaki Matsubara, Mio Noma, Bradley G. Leshnower, Landi M. Parish, Benjamin M. Jackson, Robin Hinmon, Hirotsugu Hamamoto, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:157-163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Regional Heterogeneity of Myocardial Reperfusion Injury: Effect of Mild Hypothermia
	Hirotsugu Hamamoto, Bradley G. Leshnower, Landi M. Parish, Hiroaki Sakamoto, Shinya Kanemoto, Robin Hinmon, Shinji Miyamoto, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:164-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Very Mild Hypothermia During Ischemia and Reperfusion Improves Postinfarction Ventricular Remodeling
	Hirotsugu Hamamoto, Hiroaki Sakamoto, Bradley G. Leshnower, Landi M. Parish, Shinya Kanemoto, Robin Hinmon, Theodore Plappert, Shinji Miyamoto, Martin G. St. John-Sutton, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:172-177. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Risk Factors for Mortality After the Norwood Procedure Using Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt
	Shunji Sano, Shu-Chien Huang, Shingo Kasahara, Ko Yoshizumi, Yasuhiro Kotani, and Kozo Ishino Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:178-186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Risks and Predictors of Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Heart Operations
	Andrea Székely, Zsuzsanna Cserép, Erzsébet Sápi, Tamás Breuer, Csaba A. Nagy, Péter Vargha, István Hartyánszky, András Szatmári, and András Treszl Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:187-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Timothy M. Hoffman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:197. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Scoop in Atrioventricular Septal Defect: Relevance to Simplified Single-Patch Method
	Iki Adachi, Siew Yen Ho, Karen P. McCarthy, and Hideki Uemura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:198-203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Carl Lewis Backer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:203. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Donor–Recipient Race Mismatch and Graft Survival After Pediatric Heart Transplantation
	Kirk R. Kanter, Alexandria M. Berg, William T. Mahle, Robert N. Vincent, Patrick D. Kilgo, Brian E. Kogon, and Paul M. Kirshbom Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:204-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Expression of A and B Blood Group Antigens on Cryopreserved Homografts
	Brian Feingold, Peter D. Wearden, Victor O. Morell, Daniel Galvis, and Csaba Galambos Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:211-214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Marshall L. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:214-215. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Mortality Rates From National Administrative Data to Contemporary Clinical Standards
	Karl F. Welke, Brian S. Diggs, Tara Karamlou, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:216-223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Surgical Treatment of an Isolated Origin of the Right Subclavian Artery From the Pulmonary Artery
	Christian Schreiber, Julie Cleuziou, Andreas Eicken, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e8. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Bioprosthetic Valve Deterioration After Carcinoid Plaque Deposition
	Javier G. Castillo, Farzan Filsoufi, Parwis B. Rahmanian, Jerome S. Zacks, Richard R.P. Warner, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:321. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Cardiac Synovial Sarcoma With Imminent Tricuspid Valve Obstruction
	Ralph W. White, Jeremy Rushbrook, Mohan U. Sivananthan, and Joseph P. McGoldrick Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:322. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fibrosing Mediastinitis Associated With Complete Occlusion of the Left Main Pulmonary Artery
	Chadrick E. Denlinger, Felix G. Fernandez, George Alexander Patterson, and Daniel Kreisel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:323. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: Step by Step
	Thomas Walther, Todd Dewey, Michael A. Borger, Jörg Kempfert, Axel Linke, Reinhardt Becht, Volkmar Falk, Gerhard Schuler, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Michael Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:276-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Temperature Control Using the Thermogard System During Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Gary S. Allen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:284-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Howard J. Nathan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:288. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Propofol Infusion Syndrome in Adult Cardiac Surgery
	Mohammed Iyoob Mohammed Ilyas, Lognathen Balacumaraswami, Christopher Palin, and Chandi Ratnatunga Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e1-e3. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Management of Septic Shock With Severe Cardiac Dysfunction After Ravitch Procedure
	Hunaid A. Vohra, Louise Adamson, David F. Weeden, and Marcus P. Haw Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e4-e5. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sirolimus Treatment for Recurrent Lymphangioleiomyomatosis After Lung Transplantation
	Fengshi Chen, Mitsugu Omasa, Nobuyuki Kondo, Takuji Fujinaga, Tsuyoshi Shoji, Hiroaki Sakai, and Toru Bando Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e6-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Type A Dissection in a Jehovah's Witness With Prior Cardiac Operation
	Abe DeAnda, Regina Volman, and Bruce D. Spiess Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:289-290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation in a Patient With Left Ventricular Noncompaction
	Satoshi Ohki, Yukinori Moriyama, Jun Mohara, Chieri Kimura, Naoyuki Sata, and Kenkichi Miyahara Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:290-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complete Pulmonary Venous Occlusion After Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
	Deepika Nehra, Moishe Liberman, Parsia A. Vagefi, Nathaniel Evans, Ignacio Inglessis, Richard L. Kradin, Jill Ono, David J. Kanarek, and Henning A. Gaissert Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:292-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm After a Vascular Access Port Catheter Implantation
	Kursad Oz, Recep Demirhan, Burak Onan, and Irfan Sancakli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:295-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resection and Patch Repair of a Large Saccular Coronary Artery Aneurysm at the Left Main Bifurcation
	Tommi Pätilä, Juha Virolainen, Jorma Sipponen, and Lasse Heikkilä Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:297-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Tamponade and Pulmonary Embolism as a Complication of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
	Baris Caynak, Burak Onan, Ertan Sagbas, Cihan Duran, and Belhhan Akpinar Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:299-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Aortic Injury: A Rare Complication of a Posterior Rib Fracture
	Vito D. Bruno and Timothy J.P. Batchelor Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:301-303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Transvenous Approach to Pacing and Defibrillation After Ebstein's Anomaly
	J. Alberto Lopez Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:303-305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricular Plication in a Neonate With an Unguarded Tricuspid Valvar Orifice
	Yukihiro Kaneko, Tomohiro Takeda, Hitoshi Yoda, Jotaro Kobayashi, Nobuyuki Takada, Keiji Tsuchiya, and Robert H. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:305-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Coarctation in Right Circumflex Retroesophageal Arch
	Jinyoung Song, Woong-Han Kim, Heewoon Kim, Jungkon Koh, Jae Gun Kwak, Ki Bum Kim, and Eun Jung Bae Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:307-309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massive Necrotizing Pneumonia With Pulmonary Gangrene
	Chih-Hao Chen, Wen-Chien Huang, Tung-Ying Chen, Tzu-Ti Hung, Hung-Chang Liu, and Chao-Hung Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:310-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coiling of Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries With Agenesis of the Left Pulmonary Artery Prior to Pneumonectomy
	Karen C. Redmond, Lucy Mansfield, Nyree Griffin, Michael Mullen, and Michael Dusmet Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:312-314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kimura's Disease Presenting as the Middle Mediastinal Mass
	Chong Zhang, Jian Hu, Zhiying Feng, and Tao Jin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:314-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Parosteal Lipoma of the Rib
	Se-Min Jang, Woong Na, Young Jin Jun, Won Sang Chung, and Seung Sam Paik Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:316-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Experience in a Baby With Congenital Broncho-Biliary Fistula
	Ayla Günlemez, Melih Tugay, Levent Elemen, Gülcan Türker, Nagihan Inan Gürcan, Hakan Demir, Yesim Gürbüz, and Tulay Hosten Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:318-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

A Simple Method of Prevention for Systolic Anterior Motion in Mitral Valve Repair by Loop Technique Method
	Mikihiko Kudo, Ryohei Yozu, Kiyikazu Kokaji, and Naritaka Kimura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:324-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracardiac Calipers for Artificial Chordae Replacement in Mitral Valve Repair
	Atsuo Doi, Hiroshi Iida, and Toru Sunazawa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:326-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Split Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap to Protect a Bronchial Stump at Risk of Bronchial Insufficiency
	Alberto Terzi, Luca Luzzi, Andrea Campione, Alberto Gorla, and Francesco Calabrò Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:329-330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Clarence Crafoord: A Giant in Cardiothoracic Surgery, the First to Repair Aortic Coarctation
	John-Peder Escobar Kvitting and Christian L. Olin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:342-346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Biomechanics of Coronary Artery and Bypass Graft Disease: Potential New Approaches
	Lindsay C.H. John Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:331-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Thymoma
	Joseph B. Shrager Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:339-341. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique. Third Edition.: By Siavosh Khonsari, Colleen Flint Sintek. 2008, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 383 pp, illustrated, $229.00 ISBN: 0-7817-6950-7
	Bruno J. Messmer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:356. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Valve-in-a-Valve Implantation: A Word of Caution
	Rachid Zegdi, Paul Achouh, Alain Berrebi, Jean-Noël Fabiani, Didier Blanchard, Antoine Lafont, Bernard Cholley, Rachid Zegdi, Antoine Lafont, and Jean-Noël Fabiani Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Thomas Walther, Jörg Kempfert, Michael A. Borger, and Mark Dehdashtian Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:347-348. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Versus Open Repair for Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
	Hisato Takagi, Hideaki Manabe, Norikazu Kawai, Shin-nosuke Goto, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:349-350. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Design Flaws Make Conclusions Difficult
	Nishith Patel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:350-351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Marisa Di Donato and Carlo De Vincentiis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Patch on Coronary Aneurysm
	Teruya Nakamura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Suvitesh Luthra and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:351-352. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation: The Real Impact on Postoperative Outcome
	Marco Ranucci Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:352-353. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Franz F. Immer, Mario Stalder, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:353. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve Size Does Matter in the Young: Letter 1
	Vidyadhar S. Lad Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:353-354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pannus Formation in Small Diameter (19–21 mm) St. Jude Aortic Prosthesis: Letter 2
	Frank A. Baciewicz, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Shuji Fukunaga and Kazuhiro Yoshikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:354-355. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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