Statistician's Page:

Cumulative Sum Curves and Their Prediction Limits
	Gary L. Grunkemeier, Ruyun Jin, and YingXing Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:361-364. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Guidelines for Reporting Mortality and Morbidity After Cardiac Valve Interventions—Need for a Reappraisal?
	Nicolo Piazza, Yoshinobu Onuma, Peter de Jaegere, and Patrick W. Serruys Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:357-358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Guidelines for Reporting Mortality and Morbidity After Cardiac Valve Interventions—Need for a Reappraisal? (Response)
	Cary W. Akins, Eugene H. Blackstone, D. Craig Miller, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, and Marko I. Turina Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Editor's Note
	L. Henry Edmunds, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Clinical Significance of Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Lung Neoplasms
	Enrico Ruffini, Sofia Asioli, Pier Luigi Filosso, Paraskevas Lyberis, Maria Cristina Bruna, Luigia Macrì, Lorenzo Daniele, and Alberto Oliaro Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:365-372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in Lung Cancer Patients Suitable for Operation With Positive Mediastinal Positron Emission Tomography
	Giulio Melloni, Monica Casiraghi, Alessandro Bandiera, Paola Ciriaco, Angelo Carretta, Lidia Libretti, and Piero Zannini Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:373-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Frank Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:378. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Metastases and Histologic Evaluation
	Thomas Schneider, Arne Warth, Esther Herpel, Philipp A. Schnabel, Andreas von Deimling, Ralf Eberhardt, Felix J.F. Herth, Hendrik Dienemann, and Hans Hoffmann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:379-384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Andrew C. Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis Performed by Extended Transsternal and Minimally Invasive Approaches
	Dan M. Meyer, Morley A. Herbert, Nasin C. Sobhani, Paul Tavakolian, Andrea Duncan, Michelle Bruns, Kevin Korngut, Janet Williams, Syma L. Prince, L. Huber, Gil I. Wolfe, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:385-391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complete Pathologic Response After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Esophageal Cancer Is Associated With Enhanced Survival
	James M. Donahue, Francis C. Nichols, Zhuo Li, David A. Schomas, Mark S. Allen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Aminah Jatoi, Robert C. Miller, Dennis A. Wigle, K. Robert Shen, and Claude Deschamps Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:392-399. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Versus Posterior Routes of Reconstruction After Esophagectomy: A Comparative Anatomic Study
	Haiquan Chen, Jiade J. Lu, Jianhua Zhou, Xian Zhou, Xiaoyang Luo, Quan Liu, and John Tam Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:400-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett's Esophagus: Short-Term Results
	Shady M. Eldaif, Edward Lin, Kimberly A. Singh, Seth D. Force, and Daniel L. Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:405-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Obesity on Perioperative Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
	Arman Kilic, Matthew J. Schuchert, Arjun Pennathur, Karl Yaeger, Vikram Prasanna, James D. Luketich, and Sebastien Gilbert Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:412-415. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protocols for Paget-Schroetter Syndrome and Late Treatment of Chronic Subclavian Vein Obstruction
	J. Ernesto Molina, David W. Hunter, and Charles A. Dietz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:416-422. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph Rubin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:422. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Herpes Zoster After Lung Transplantation: Incidence, Timing, and Outcome
	Leonardo Fuks, David Shitrit, Benjamin D. Fox, Anat Amital, Yael Raviv, Ilana Bakal, and Mordechai R. Kramer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:423-426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimizing Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis: Guided by Palmar Skin Temperature and Laser Doppler Blood Flow
	Xu Li, Yuan-Rong Tu, Min Lin, Fan-Cai Lai, Jian-Feng Chen, and Hui-Weng Miao Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:427-431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Cliff P. Connery Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:431. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Long-Term Alternative to Cardiac Transplantation?
	Bert Hansky, Jürgen Vogt, Armin Zittermann, Holger Güldner, Johannes Heintze, Uwe Schulz, Dieter Horstkotte, Gero Tenderich, and Reiner Körfer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:432-438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Daniel G. Swistel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:439. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Patient Survival With Concomitant Cox Maze III Procedure Compared With Heart Surgery Alone
	Yves Louagie, Michel Buche, Philippe Eucher, Jean-Claude Schoevaerdts, Marina Gerard, Jacques Jamart, and Dominique Blommaert Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:440-446. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stefano Benussi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:446-447. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Levosimendan Facilitates Weaning From Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Impaired Left Ventricular Function
	Heidi I. Eriksson, Jouko R. Jalonen, Leo O. Heikkinen, Matti Kivikko, Mika Laine, Kari A. Leino, Anne H. Kuitunen, Kari T. Kuttila, Tarja K. Peräkylä, Toni Sarapohja, Raili T. Suojaranta-Ylinen, Mika Valtonen, and Markku T. Salmenperä Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:448-454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Ventricular Restoration: Left Ventricular Shape Influence on Cardiac Function, Clinical Status, and Survival
	Marisa Di Donato, Serenella Castelvecchio, Tomasz Kukulski, Claudio Bussadori, Francesca Giacomazzi, Alessandro Frigiola, and Lorenzo Menicanti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:455-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Anders Franco-Cereceda Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:461-462. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prediction of Survival After Coronary Revascularization: Modeling Short-Term, Mid-Term, and Long-Term Survival
	Todd A. MacKenzie, David J. Malenka, Elaine M. Olmstead, Winthrop D. Piper, Craig Langner, Cathy S. Ross, Gerald T. O'Connor Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:463-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Annie Laurie W. Shroyer and Gary K. Grunwald Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:473-474. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prior Inferior Myocardial Infarction Has Worse Early Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Than Prior Anterior Myocardial Infarction
	Toshihiro Fukui, Tomoki Shimokawa, Susumu Manabe, Satoshi Morita, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:475-480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Intraaortic Balloon Pumping Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients in Routine Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Giuseppe Santarpino, Francesco Onorati, Antonino S. Rubino, Karim Abdalla, Santo Caroleo, Ermenegildo Santangelo, and Attilio Renzulli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:481-488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jan Ludvig Svennevig Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:488. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Mild Hypothermia and Rewarming on Renal Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Munir Boodhwani, Fraser D. Rubens, Denise Wozny, and Howard J. Nathan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:489-495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Stratification After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery by a Point-of-Care Test of Platelet Function
	Stefano Bevilacqua, Al Assal Alkodami, Elisabetta Volpi, Alfredo Giuseppe Cerillo, Sergio Berti, Mattia Glauber, and Jacopo Gianetti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:496-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Eric Lim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:502. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Root Replacement With Stentless Porcine Xenografts: Early and Late Outcomes in 132 Patients
	Scott A. LeMaire, Susan Y. Green, Kapil Sharma, Catherine K. Cheung, Aryan Sameri, Peter I. Tsai, Gerald Adams, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:503-513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Single-Institution Experience With the Ross Operation Over 11 Years
	Jürgen O. Böhm, Wolfgang Hemmer, Joachim-Gerd Rein, Alexander Horke, Detlef Roser, Gunnar Blumenstock, and Cornelius A. Botha Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:514-520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Redo Valvular Surgery in Elderly Patients
	Manjula Maganti, Vivek Rao, Susan Armstrong, Christopher M. Feindel, Hugh E. Scully, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:521-525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert W. Emery and Jan Hommerding Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:525-526. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Valve Surgery with Beating Heart Technique
	Marco Ricci, Francisco Igor B. Macedo, Maria R. Suarez, Michael Brown, Julia Alba, and Tomas A. Salerno Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:527-531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Transfusion Reduction in Cardiac Surgery: Multidisciplinary Approach at a Community Hospital
	James Brevig, Julie McDonald, Edy S. Zelinka, Trudi Gallagher, Ruyun Jin, and Gary L. Grunkemeier Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:532-539. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Cardiac Surgery Safe in Extremely Obese Patients (Body Mass Index 50 or Greater)?
	Xiumei Sun, Peter C. Hill, Ammar S. Bafi, Jorge M. Garcia, Elizabeth Haile, Paul J. Corso, and Steven W. Boyce Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:540-546. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Nicholas C. Cavarocchi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:546-547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Inclusion of Hepatic Venous Drainage in Patients with Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistulas
	Soo-Jin Kim, Eun-Jung Bae, Jae-Young Lee, Hong-Gook Lim, Cheul Lee, and Chang-Ha Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:548-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	James S. Tweddell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:553-554. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Age at Fontan Completion on Postoperative Hemodynamics and Long-Term Aerobic Exercise Capacity in Patients With Dominant Left Ventricle
	Shuichi Shiraishi, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Koji Kagisaki, Ikuo Hagino, Hideo Ohuchi, Junjiro Kobayashi, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:555-561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm to Long-Term Outcome of Total Cavopulmonary Connection in High-Risk Adult Candidates
	Yasuhiro Fujii, Shunji Sano, Yasuhiro Kotani, Ko Yoshizumi, Shingo Kasahara, Kozo Ishino, and Teiji Akagi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:562-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Neonates Before Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Beth Ann Johnson, George M. Hoffman, James S. Tweddell, Joseph R. Cava, Mir Basir, Michael E. Mitchell, Matthew C. Scanlon, Kathleen A. Mussatto, and Nancy S. Ghanayem Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:571-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Analysis of Arrhythmias After Correction of Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection
	Semih Buz, Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili, Funda Villavicencio-Lorini, Mustafa Yigitbasi, Michael Hübler, Yuguo Weng, Felix Berger, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:580-583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Monitoring Risk-Adjusted Outcomes in Congenital Heart Surgery: Does the Appropriateness of a Risk Model Change With Time?
	Victor T. Tsang, Katherine L. Brown, Mats Johanssen Synnergren, Nicholas Kang, Marc R. de Leval, Steve Gallivan, and Martin Utley Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:584-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs, David M. Shahian, Marshall L. Jacobs, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:587-588. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Central Pulmonary Artery Histopathology in Patients With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Arvind K. Bishnoi, Ruma Ray, Mani Kalaivani, Poonam Malhotra Kapoor, Srikrishna M. Reddy, Anand K. Mishra, and Raghu M. Gonvindappa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:589-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Tom Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:596. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Immediate Myocardial Infarction due to Compression of a Vein Graft
	Ton M. Heestermans, Jan-Henk E. Dambrink, and Hauw T. Sie Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e15. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Thymolipoma Causing Cardiocompressive Syndrome With Chronic Heart Failure
	Anna Lerro and Giuseppe De Luca Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:644. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Right Atrial Obstruction Due to Cardiac Extension of a Hepatic Carcinoma
	George L. Lazopoulos, Maria Manns-Kantartzis, and Michael N. Kantartzis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:645. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Commissural Fenestrations Due to Sinus of Valsalva Dilatation
	Clifton C. Reade, Wilson Y. Szeto, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Off-Pump Pulmonary Valve Implantation of a Valved Stent With an Anchoring Mechanism
	Guo-Wei Meng, Jian-Ye Zhou, Yue Tang, Zan-Kai Ye, Yan Zhang, Guang-Mao Liu, and Sheng-Shou Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:597-601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Georg Lutter and Jochen Cremer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:601-602. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair After Aortic Arch De-branching
	Ernst Weigang, Jack Parker, Martin Czerny, Ali A. Peivandi, Bernhard Dorweiler, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, and Michael P. Siegenthaler Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:603-607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:607. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

A Dangerous Venous Variation in Thoracoscopic Right Lower Lobectomy
	Shunsuke Endo, Hiroyoshi Tsubochi, Tomoyuki Nakano, and Yasunori Sohara Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e9-e10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tumor Thrombus in Right Atrium From Lung Adenocarcinoma
	Clara Alexandrescu, Fillipo Civaia, and Vincent Dor Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e11-e12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New Hemostatic Agent: Initial Life-Saving Experience With Celox (Chitosan) in Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Russell W.J. Millner, Alan S. Lockhart, Helen Bird, and Christos Alexiou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e13-e14. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheal Reconstruction With the Use of Radial Forearm Free Flap Combined With Biodegradative Mesh Suspension
	Adam Maciejewski, Cezary Szymczyk, Stanislaw Póltorak, and Maciej Grajek Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:608-610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in the Airway of a Child
	Derek A. Uchida, John A. Hawkins, Cheryl M. Coffin, and Johannes Fredrik Grimmer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:610-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Consequences of a Wait-and-See Strategy for Benign Metastasizing Leiomyomatosis of the Lung
	Konrad Hoetzenecker, Hendrik J. Ankersmit, Clemens Aigner, Michael Lichtenauer, Soeren Kreuzer, Stefan Hacker, Wolfram Hoetzenecker, György Lang, and Walter Klepetko Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:613-614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Placental Transmogrification of the Lung Presenting as Emphysema and a Lung Mass
	Mark Shapiro, Claudia Vidal, Aaron M. Lipskar, Joan Gil, and Virginia R. Litle Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:615-616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atypical Presentation of Extranodal Rosai-Dorfman Disease
	Brandon L. Prendes, William T. Brinkman, Anita L. Sengupta, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:616-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Valvular Regurgitation and Late Prosthesis Embolization After Percutaneous Aortic Valve Implantation
	Marie-Annick Clavel, Eric Dumont, Philippe Pibarot, Daniel Doyle, Robert De Larochellière, Jacques Villeneuve, Sebastien Bergeron, Christian Couture, and Josep Rodés-Cabau Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:618-621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Triple Aortic Root Injury
	Sung-Min Park, Dae-Hyun Kim, Young-Tae Kwak, and Il-Suk Sohn Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:621-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Entire Stent Grafting of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta in a Renal Transplant Recipient Subsequent to Extra-Anatomical Bypasses of the Main Abdominal Vessels
	John Kokotsakis, Ioannis Kaskarelis, Maria Koukoulaki, Thanos Athanasiou, Elian Skouteli, Vassilios Vougas, Achilleas Lioulias, and Spiros Drakopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:623-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fabry Disease With Aortic Regurgitation
	Soojeong Choi, Haesun Seo, Mooyong Park, Jinkuk Kim, Seungduk Hwang, Kaewon Kwon, Kyun Her, and Yongsoon Won Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:625-628. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A 37-Year-Old Smeloff-Cutter Aortic Valve
	Ming-Sing Si and Alex Zapolanski Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:628-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Profound Thrombocytopenia After Treatment With Tirofiban and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Andres Beiras-Fernandez, Anke Kowert, Pascale Jiru, Marion Weis, Michael Spannagl, Bruno Reichart, and Michael Schmoeckel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:629-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Ventricular Arrhythmia After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Treated With Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
	Fernando A. Atik, Maria Fernanda M. Garcia, Jose Mario Baggio, Jr, Cristiano N. Faber, Ricardo B. Corso, Luiz Fernando Caneo, and Alvaro V. Sarabanda Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:631-633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massive Alterations of the Left Internal Thoracic Artery Late After Repair for Aortic Coarctation
	Brigitte R. Osswald, Stefan Knipp, Ingo Wiese, and Heinz G. Jakob Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:634-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Surgery for Acute Mitral Valve Obstruction Resulting From Hemorrhage Within a Left Atrial Myxoma
	Uday Sonker, Geoffrey T.L. Kloppenburg, Esther A. Knoop, Cornelis A. Seldenrijk, and Wim J. Morshuis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:636-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Cyst of the Right Ventricle Presenting as Recurrent High Fever and Chills in an Adult
	Mert Dumantepe, Koray Ak, Ufuk Mungan, Ibrahim Alp, Bilal Kaan Inan, and Ahmet Turan Yilmaz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:638-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Methylene Blue for Catecholamine-Refractory Vasoplegia from Protamine and Aprotinin
	Danny Del Duca, Shashank S. Sheth, Ann E. Clarke, Kevin J. Lachapelle, and Patrick L. Ergina Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:640-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Constrictive Epicarditis After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Curtis A. Anderson, Evelio Rodriguez, Ronny L. Shammas, and Alan P. Kypson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:642-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Esophagectomy and Gastric Pull-Up in Patients With Previous Free Jejunal Transfer
	Yoshinori Hosoya, Shunji Sarukawa, Shiro Matsumoto, Toru Zuiki, Masanobu Hyodo, Koichi Abe, Hiroshi Nishino, Yasushi Sugawara, Alan T. Lefor, and Yoshikazu Yasuda Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:647-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternative Method for Cardiac Resynchronization: Transapical Lead Implantation
	Imre Kassai, Csaba Foldesi, Andrea Szekely, and Tamas Szili-Torok Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:650-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of A2 and A3 by Pericardium Due to Endocarditis of the Anterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve
	Omar A. Araji, Jose M. Barquero, Manuel Almendro, Maria Angeles Gutierrez, Mariano Garcia-Borbolla, Carlos J. Velázquez, and Carlos A. Infantes Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:653-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Exploring the Association Between Elevated Body Mass Index and Barrett's Esophagus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
	Paresh Kamat, Sijin Wen, Jeffrey Morris, and Sharmila Anandasabapathy Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:655-662. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from STS Workforce on Evidence Based Surgery:

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Practice Guideline Series: Blood Glucose Management During Adult Cardiac Surgery
	Harold L. Lazar, Marie McDonnell, Stuart R. Chipkin, Anthony P. Furnary, Richard M. Engelman, Archana R. Sadhu, Charles R. Bridges, Constance K. Haan, Rolf Svedjeholm, Heinrich Taegtmeyer, and Richard J. Shemin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:663-669. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Citation of Retracted Articles: A Call for Vigilance
	Nigel E. Drury and Danai M. Karamanou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:670. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Accurately Predicts Risk of Major Surgery Including Esophageal Resection: Letter 1
	Adrian Hall and Paul Older Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:670-671. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Importance of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Prediction of Surgical Risk: Letter 2
	James M. Prentis, Derek Randles, and Chris Snowden Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:671. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Matthew J. Forshaw, Dirk C. Strauss, Andrew R. Davies, David Wilson, Boris Lams, Adrian Pearce, Abrie J. Botha, and Robert C. Mason Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:671-672. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Ischemia and Cognitive Impairment in Cardiac Surgery Patients
	Peter Alan Barber, Lynette J. Tippett, Alan Merry, Sylvia Hach, Christopher Frampton, and Paget Milsom Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:672-673. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Stephan C. Knipp, Heinz Jakob, Christian Lösch, Nadine Matatko, Hans Wilhelm, Hans C. Diener, and Marc Schlamann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:673-674. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Takotsubo Syndrome and the Cardiac Surgery Patient
	James W. Heitz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:674. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Alexander Kogan, Probal Ghosh, Ehud Schwammenthal, and Ehud Raanani Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:674-675. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery: Another Brick in the Wall of Reduced Graft Patency
	Alessandro Parolari, Elena Tremoli, Paolo Biglioli, and Francesco Alamanni Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:675-676. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mitchell J. Magee and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:676. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predicting Complications of Top Hat Prosthesis in Aortic Valve Replacements: Suspicion Can Save Lives
	Hany Elsayed Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:676-677. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Martin Czerny and Suzanne Roedler Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:677. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery: Surgical Techniques and Outcome
	Edvin Prifti, Albi Fagu, Arben Baboci, and Massimo Bonacchi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:677-678. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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