Statistician's Page:

What is the Value of a p Value?
	Gary L. Grunkemeier, YingXing Wu, and Anthony P. Furnary Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1337-1343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Relations Between Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Industry
	Michael J. Mack, Robert M. Sade American Association for Thoracic Surgery Ethics Committee and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Standards and Ethics Committee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1334-1336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Treatment Selection for Coronary Artery Disease: The Collision of a Belief System with Evidence
	Peter K. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1328-1331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Dissection Endovascular Stenting: Less Pain, Survival Gain?
	Lars Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1332-1333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Choice of First Intervention is Related to Outcomes in the Management of Empyema
	Curtis J. Wozniak, Douglas E. Paull, Jazbieh E. Moezzi, Rosalyn P. Scott, Mark P. Anstadt, Virginia V. York, and Alex G. Little Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1525-1531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Management of Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Infection in Hematology Patients
	Sanjay Theodore, Matthew Liava'a, Phillip Antippa, Rochelle Wynne, Andrew Grigg, Monica Slavin, and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1532-1538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fluid Drainage and Air Evacuation Characteristics of Blake and Conventional Drains Used After Pulmonary Resection
	Noriaki Sakakura, Takayuki Fukui, Shoichi Mori, Shunzo Hatooka, Kohei Yokoi, and Tetsuya Mitsudomi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1539-1545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1545. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Lobectomy Simulator Is an Effective Tool for Teaching Thoracic Surgical Skills
	Yvonne M. Carter and M. Blair Marshall Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1546-1551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Features of Long-term Survivors After Surgical Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
	Tristan D. Yan, Michael Boyer, Mo Mo Tin, Junyang Sim, Catherine Kennedy, Jocelyn McLean, Paul G. Bannon, and Brian C. McCaughan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1552-1556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hyun-Sung Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1557. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Risk of Esophageal Resection After Esophagomyotomy for Achalasia
	Shady M. Eldaif, Christopher J. Mutrie, W. Caleb Rutledge, Edward Lin, Seth D. Force, Joseph I. Miller, Jr, Kamal A. Mansour, and Daniel L. Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1558-1563. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography in Predicting Locoregional Invasion in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
	Wen-Hu Hsu, Po-Kuei Hsu, Shyh-Jen Wang, Ko-Han Lin, Chien-Sheng Huang, Chih-Cheng Hsieh, and Yu-Chung Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1564-1568. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Resection of Esophageal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
	Hyun Joo Lee, Seung-Il Park, Dong Kwan Kim, and Yong Hee Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1569-1571. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Arjun Pennathur and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1572. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for Adult Cardiac Surgery:

Aortic Root Replacement in 372 Marfan Patients: Evolution of Operative Repair Over 30 Years
	Duke E. Cameron, Diane E. Alejo, Nishant D. Patel, Lois U. Nwakanma, Eric S. Weiss, Luca A. Vricella, Harry C. Dietz, Philip J. Spevak, Jason A. Williams, Brian T. Bethea, Torin P. Fitton, and Vincent L. Gott Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1344-1350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Factors Affecting Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Survey of North American General Surgery Residents
	Ara A. Vaporciyan, Carolyn E. Reed, Clese Erikson, Michael J. Dill, Andrea J. Carpenter, Kristine J. Guleserian, and Walter Merrill Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1351-1359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection: The Challenge of Late Success
	Claudia Maria Rodrigues Alves, José Honório Palma da Fonseca, José Augusto Marcondes de Souza, Hyung Chun Kim, Guilherme Esher, and Ênio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1360-1365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Outcomes of Endovascular Aortic Repair for the Infected Thoracic Aorta
	Himanshu J. Patel, David M. Williams, Gilbert R. Upchurch, Jr, Narasimham L. Dasika, Jonathan L. Eliason, and G. Michael Deeb Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1366-1372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Augmentation Index Is Elevated in Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
	Yasushige Shingu, Norihiko Shiiya, Tomonori Ooka, Tsuyoshi Tachibana, Suguru Kubota, Satoshi Morita, and Yoshiro Matsui Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1373-1377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	George J. Koullias Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1377-1378. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Reoperation in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older
	Markus Krane, Robert Bauernschmitt, Andreas Hiebinger, Michael Wottke, Bernhard Voss, Catalin Constantin Badiu, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1379-1385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas E. MacGillivray Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1385. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Contemporary Results Show Repeat Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Remains a Risk Factor for Operative Mortality
	Cheng-Hon Yap, Luigi Sposato, Enoch Akowuah, Sanjay Theodore, Diem T. Dinh, Gilbert C. Shardey, Peter D. Skillington, James Tatoulis, Michael Yii, Julian A. Smith, Morteza Mohajeri, Adrian Pick, Siven Seevanayagam, and Christopher M. Reid Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1386-1391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alfred Tector Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1391. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Decision-Making for Patients With Patent Left Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts to Left Anterior Descending
	Sreekumar Subramanian, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Penny L. Houghtaling, Edward R. Nowicki, Eugene H. Blackstone, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1392-1400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction
	Paolo Nardi, Antonio Pellegrino, Antonio Scafuri, Dionisio Colella, Carlo Bassano, Patrizio Polisca, and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1401-1407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Gilbert H.L. Tang and Stephen Fremes Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1407-1408. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transit-Time Blood Flow Measurements in Sequential Saphenous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
	Håvard Nordgaard, Nicola Vitale, and Rune Haaverstad Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1409-1415. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	James Hart Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1415. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate-Term Patency of Saphenous Vein Graft With a Clampless Hand-Sewn Proximal Anastomosis Device After Off-pump Coronary Bypass Grafting
	Tomoki Shimokawa, Susumu Manabe, Takahiro Sawada, Shigefumi Matsuyama, Toshihiro Fukui, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1416-1420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results After Surgical Repair of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture by Infarct Exclusion Technique
	Nestoras Papadopoulos, Anton Moritz, Omer Dzemali, Andreas Zierer, Amin Rouhollapour, Hanns Ackermann, and Farhad Bakhtiary Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1421-1425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Noriyuki Tabuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1425. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperative Mitral Valve Surgery by the Port Access Minithoracotomy Approach Is Safe and Effective
	Steven R. Meyer, Wilson Y. Szeto, John G.T. Augoustides, Rohinton J. Morris, William J. Vernick, Deborah Paschal, Jeanne Fox, and W. Clark Hargrove, III Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1426-1430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trends in Mitral Valve Surgery in the United States: Results From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Database
	James S. Gammie, Shubin Sheng, Bartley P. Griffith, Eric D. Peterson, J. Scott Rankin, Sean M. O'Brien, and James M. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1431-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement in Octogenarians: Utility of Risk Stratification With EuroSCORE
	Sergey Leontyev, Thomas Walther, Michael A. Borger, Sven Lehmann, Anne K. Funkat, Ardawan Rastan, Jörg Kempfert, Volkmar Falk, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1440-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laser-Assisted Extraction of Pacemaker and Defibrillator Leads: The Role of the Cardiac Surgeon
	Jeffrey G. Gaca, Brian Lima, Carmelo A. Milano, Shu S. Lin, R. Duane Davis, James E. Lowe, and Peter K. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1446-1451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate-term Outcomes of Surgical Atrial Fibrillation Correction with the CryoMaze Procedure
	James S. Gammie, Parijat Didolkar, Leandra S. Krowsoski, Mary J. Santos, Ann J. Toran, Cindi A. Young, Bartley P. Griffith, Stephen R. Shorofsky, and Thomas J. Vander Salm Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1452-1459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Predicts Mortality for Tricuspid Valve Surgery
	Gorav Ailawadi, Damien J. LaPar, Brian R. Swenson, Suzanne A. Siefert, Christine Lau, John A. Kern, Benjamin B. Peeler, Keith E. Littlewood, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1460-1468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
The Long-Term Cognitive and Functional Outcomes of Postoperative Delirium After Cardiac Surgery
	Sandra Koster, Ab G. Hensens, and Job van der Palen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1469-1474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ashish C. Sinha and Albert T. Cheung Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1474. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Superior Vena Cava to Pulmonary Artery Anastomosis as an Adjunct to Biventricular Repair: 38-Year Follow-Up
	Siho Kim, Osman Al-Radi, Mark K. Friedberg, Christopher A. Caldarone, John G. Coles, Erwin Oechslin, William G. Williams, and Glen S. Van Arsdell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1475-1483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Perioperative Risks and Outcomes of Atrioventricular Valve Surgery in Conjunction With Fontan Procedure
	Faraz Kerendi, Zachary B. Kramer, William T. Mahle, Brian E. Kogon, Kirk R. Kanter, and Paul M. Kirshbom Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1484-1489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Cerebral Oxygenation in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome After the Norwood Procedure
	Heather M. Phelps, William T. Mahle, Dennis Kim, Janet M. Simsic, Paul M. Kirshbom, Kirk R. Kanter, and Kevin O. Maher Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1490-1494. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David M. Overman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1494. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Common Arterial Trunk With Atrioventricular Septal Defect: New Observations Pertinent to Repair
	Iki Adachi, Siew Yen Ho, Margot M. Bartelings, Karen P. McCarthy, Anna Seale, and Hideki Uemura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1495-1499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert H. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1499-1500. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Twenty-Year Surgical Experience With Congenital Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis
	Daniel J. Scott, David N. Campbell, David R. Clarke, Steven P. Goldberg, Daniel R. Karlin, and Max B. Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1501-1508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is There an Optimal Timing for Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants?
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Paola Lago, Sabrina Salvatori, Giovanna Boccuzzo, Massimo A. Padalino, Ornella Milanesi, Simone Speggiorin, and Giovanni Stellin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1509-1516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Pediatric Cardioplegia Strategy Results in Enhanced Calcium Metabolism and Lower Serum Troponin T
	J. Darcy O'Brien, Susan E. Howlett, Hayley J. Burton, Stacey B. O'Blenes, D. Sharon Litz, and Camille L. Hancock Friesen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1517-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Paul Modi and M. Saadeh Suleiman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1523-1524. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Immediate Regression of Thrombosed False Lumen in Ascending Aorta of Retrograde Type A Aortic Dissection
	Koichi Akutsu, Shinya Yokoyama, Noritake Hata, Takuro Shinada, and Kyoichi Mizuno Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e49. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dual-Source Computed Tomography Assessment of Malfunctioning Mechanical Prosthetic Valve
	Gorka Bastarrika, William W. Brabham, Terrence X. O'Brien, Philip Costello, and U. Joseph Schoepf Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e50. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Suspected to Be a Cardiac Tumor
	Shigeru Sasaki, Miki Asano, Keiko Fukuda, Kenji Nishimura, Akihiro Mizuno, Norikazu Nomura, and Akira Mishima Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1619. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perforated Esophagus or Large Diverticulum?
	Wai-ka Hung Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1620. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Tracheal Compression Due to a Seroma: A Rare Cause of Respiratory Insufficiency After a Modified Blalock–Taussig Shunt
	Jennifer Conway, Wojtek Karolak, Deborah Thompson, Andrew E. Warren, and Stacy O'Blenes Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1621. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arterial Air Embolism: A Rare but Life-Threatening Complication of Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of the Lung
	Yoshinori Ishikawa, Haruhisa Matsuguma, Rie Nakahara, Akiko Ui, Haruko Suzuki, and Kohei Yokoi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1622. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Complete Right Atrial Ablation With Bipolar Radiofrequency
	Stefano Benussi, Andrea Galanti, Simona Nascimbene, Andrea Fumero, Enrica Dorigo, Valerio Zerbi, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1573-1576. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implementation of Real-Time Ultrasound in a Thoracic Surgery Practice
	Aman S. Coonar, Jacqueline A. Hughes, Susan Walker, Marc dePerrot, Thomas K. Waddell, Andrew F. Pierre, Gail E. Darling, Michael R. Johnston, and Shaf Keshavjee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1577-1581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Use of Initial Biventricular Mechanical Support in a Case of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Rupture as a Bridge to Surgery
	Lenard Conradi, Hendrik Treede, Jens Brickwedel, and Hermann Reichenspurner Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e37-e39. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bailout After Failed Biventricular Management of Critical Aortic Stenosis: Another Application of the Hybrid Approach
	Christian Pizarro, Majeed A. Bhat, Christopher D. Derby, and Wolfgang A. Radtke Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e40-e42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postpneumonectomy-Like Syndrome in an Infant With Right Lung Agenesis and Left Main Bronchus Hypoplasia
	Simone Furia, Paolo Biban, Monica Benedetti, Alberto Terzi, Massimo Soffiati, and Francesco Calabrò Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e43-e45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Titanium Rib Bridge System for Chest Wall Reconstruction
	Aman S. Coonar, Nagmi Qureshi, Ian Smith, Francis C. Wells, Erhard Reisberg, and Jean-Marie Wihlm Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e46-e48. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endograft Collapse After Thoracic Stent-Graft Repair for Traumatic Rupture
	Harold L. Lazar, Praveen K. Varma, Oz M. Shapira, Jorge Soto, and Palma Shaw Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1582-1583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternative Approach for Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms
	Luca Sandrelli, Paolo Cioffi, and Mario Fabbrocini Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1584-1585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis: Could Multi-Detector CT Scan Be Proposed for Routine Screening of Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease Before Surgery?
	Salvatore Lentini, Francesco Monaco, Fabrizio Tancredi, Marcello Savasta, and Roberto Gaeta Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1585-1587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Calcified Saccular Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
	Xing-Hai Hao, Jian-Hua Liu, Chuan-Ming Bao, Jun Yang, and Yong-Qiang Lai Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1587-1589. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnostic and Surgical Issues in Emergency Presentation of a Pelvic Leiomyoma in the Right Heart
	Nicola Luciani, Amedeo Anselmi, Franco Glieca, Lorenzo Martinelli, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1589-1592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epicardial Electrical Isolation of the Right Atrial Appendage on the Beating Heart With an Infrared Coagulator
	Hiroshi Kubota, Kenichi Sudo, Shinichi Takamoto, Kunihiko Tonari, Tatsuo Fujiki, Hidehito Endo, Hiroshi Tsuchiya, and Akira Furuse Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1592-1595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Chylopericardium: Delineation of the Underlying Anatomic Pathology by CT Lymphangiography
	Maxim Itkin, Nadar M. Swe, Scott E. Shapiro, and Joseph B. Shrager Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1595-1597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Constrictive Pericarditis Presenting as a Calcified Anterior Cardiac Mass
	Richard S. Schofield, Steve M. Dorman, Jr, Juan M. Aranda, Jr, James A. Hill, Daniel F. Pauly, and Charles T. Klodell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1597-1599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Anomalous Systemic Venous Drainage to the Left Atrium
	Ze-Wei Zhang, Qun-Jun Duan, Zhan Gao, Wei Ru, and Li-Yang Ying Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1599-1601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Peritoneoatrial Shunting for Intractable Chylous Ascites Complicating Thoracic Duct Ligation
	Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, Minh Pham, Jérome Jouan, Alain Bel, Jean-Noël Fabiani, and Marc Riquet Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1601-1603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Enucleation of a Giant Esophageal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
	Steven Milman, Anthony W. Kim, Erin Farlow, and Michael J. Liptay Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1603-1605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Skin Tube Reconstruction for Esophageal Defect Due to Postoperative Complication
	Yoichi Hamai, Jun Hihara, Manabu Emi, Kazuaki Tanabe, Yoshihiro Miyamoto, and Morihito Okada Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1605-1607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformation in the Pulmonary Parenchyma
	Joshua M. Schulman, Emily R. Christison-Lagay, Harry P.W. Kozakewich, Phillip M. Boiselle, Patricia E. Burrows, Victor L. Fox, and Steven J. Fishman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1607-1609. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pneumocephalus After Resection of a Lung Cancer With Posterior Chest Wall Involvement
	Matthew J. Schuchert, Thomas G. Myers, John DeGraft-Johnson, Ghassan K. Bejjani, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1609-1611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis by Double Lung Transplantation
	Jing-yu Chen, Yan-hong Zhu, Chao-hui Jin, Ming-feng Zheng, Ji Zhang, and Min Zhou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1611-1613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjunctive Use of Superoxidized Solution in Chest Wall Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
	Mahadevan D. Tata, Kong C. Kwan, Mohammed R. Abdul-Razak, Sharminithevi Paramalingam, and Wing C. Yeen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1613-1614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Obliteration of Empyema Space by Vascularized Anterolateral Thigh Flaps
	Masaya Okuda, Hiroyasu Yokomise, Gan Muneuchi, and Shinya Ishikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1615-1616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracardiac Invasive Thymoma Presenting as Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
	Ahmad Ali Amirghofran, Abbas Emaminia, Shahrzad Rayatpisheh, Seyed Ali Malek-Hosseini, and Yahya Attaran Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1616-1618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Use of an Inexpensive Blue Band During Ventricular Assist Device and Total Artificial Heart Placement Facilitates and Expedites Explantation During Heart Transplant
	Dawn E. Jaroszewski, Jesse J. Lackey, Louis A. Lanza, Patrick A. DeValeria, and Francisco A. Arabia Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1623-1624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Building a New Annulus: A Technique for Mitral Valve Replacement in Heavily Calcified Annulus
	Salvatore Di Stefano, Javier López, Santiago Flórez, Juvenal Rey, Adolfo Arevalo, and Alberto San Román Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1625-1627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Side Graft Holder for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Yoshiei Shimamura and Ichiro Hayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1628-1629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy With Reconstruction of Diaphragm and Pericardium Using Autologous Materials
	Hironori Kobayashi, Hiroaki Nomori, Takeshi Mori, Hidekatsu Shibata, Kentaro Yoshimoto, and Yasuomi Ohba Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1630-1632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices: Are New Prevention Strategies Required?
	Theodore E. Warkentin, Andreas Greinacher, and Andreas Koster Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1633-1640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Thymic Epithelial Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
	Robert J. Korst, Amanda L. Kansler, Paul J. Christos, and Sanjay Mandal Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1641-1647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report:

2008 Meeting Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
	Robert Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1648. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Behçet's Inflammatory Vessels for Cannulation in Inflammatory Aortic Repair
	Ahmet Akgul Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1649. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Davide Pacini, Ornella Leone, Simone Turci, and Roberto Di Bartolomeo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1649-1650. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique of Cannulation and Body Perfusion During Aortic Arch Repair
	Gianantonio Nappi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1650. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Aristotelis Panos Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1650. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraluminal Shunts at Off-Pump Surgery: Friend or Foe?
	Sathiakar Paul Collison and Zile Singh Meherwal Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1650-1651. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Hisato Takagi, Hideaki Manabe, Norikazu Kawai, Shin-nosuke Goto, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1651-1652. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Chuntao Wu, Edward L. Hannan, Gary Walford, and David P. Faxon Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1652-1653. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
	Alberto Bouzas-Mosquera, Nemesio Álvarez-García, and Jesús Peteiro Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1653. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Umberto Benedetto, Giovanni Melina, Simone Refice, Antonino Roscitano, Emiliano Angeloni, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1653-1654. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
CMS Standards in Reviewing Low-Volume Cardiac Transplant Centers
	Douglas Schuch Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1654. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Eric S. Weiss and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1654. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

Editorial Board Changes
	Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1327. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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