Presidential Address:

Is There a Role for the Medical Profession in Solving the Problems of the American Health Care System?
	John E. Mayer, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1655-1661. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Anatomic Segmentectomy for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the Elderly
	Arman Kilic, Matthew J. Schuchert, Brian L. Pettiford, Arjun Pennathur, James R. Landreneau, Joshua P. Landreneau, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1662-1668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Circulating Tumor Cells in Pulmonary Venous Blood of Primary Lung Cancer Patients
	Yoshitomo Okumura, Fumihiro Tanaka, Kazue Yoneda, Masaki Hashimoto, Teruhisa Takuwa, Nobuyuki Kondo, and Seiki Hasegawa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1669-1675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trimodal Therapy for Histologically Proven N2/3 Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Mid-Term Results and Indicators for Survival
	Volker Steger, Thorsten Walles, Bora Kosan, Tobias Walker, Thomas Kyriss, Stefanie Veit, Jürgen Dippon, and Godehard Friedel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1676-1683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Factors for Recurrence After Pulmonary Resection of Colorectal Cancer Metastases
	Mark W. Onaitis, Rebecca P. Petersen, John C. Haney, Leonard Saltz, Bernard Park, Raja Flores, Nabil Rizk, Manjit S. Bains, Joseph Dycoco, Thomas A. D'Amico, David H. Harpole, Nancy Kemeny, Valerie W. Rusch, and Robert Downey Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1684-1688. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joachim Pfannschmidt Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1688-1689. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Removal of Chest Tubes Despite an Air Leak or a Pneumothorax
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Douglas J. Minnich, and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1690-1696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adjuvant Radiotherapy After Modified Ivor-Lewis Esophagectomy: Can It Prevent Lymph Node Recurrence of the Mid-Thoracic Esophageal Carcinoma?
	Gang Chen, Zhou Wang, Xiang-yan Liu, and Fan-ying Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1697-1702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jessica Donington Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1702. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mucosal Tube Technique for Creation of Esophageal Anastomosis After Esophagectomy
	Robroy H. MacIver, Sudhir Sundaresan, Alberto L. DeHoyos, Mark Sisco, and Matthew G. Blum Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1703-1707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevention of Delayed Gastric Emptying After Esophagectomy: A Single Center's Experience With Botulinum Toxin
	Jeremiah T. Martin, John A. Federico, Alicia A. McKelvey, Michael S. Kent, and Thomas Fabian Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1708-1714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Chordae Replacement Versus Resection for Repair of Isolated Posterior Mitral Leaflet Prolapse: À Ègalité
	Joerg Seeburger, Volkmar Falk, Michael A. Borger, Jurgen Passage, Thomas Walther, Nicolas Doll, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1715-1720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Repair of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Comparison Between Flexible and Rigid Annuloplasty Rings
	Shuli Silberman, Marc W. Klutstein, Tsipora Sabag, Avraham Oren, Daniel Fink, Ofer Merin, and Daniel Bitran Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1721-1727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis: Benefit of Early Operation and Aggressive Use of Repair
	Eric Shang, Graeme N. Forrest, Timothy Chizmar, Jimmy Chim, James M. Brown, Min Zhan, Gregg H. Zoarski, Bartley P. Griffith, and James S. Gammie Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1728-1734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extending the Scope of Mitral Valve Repair in Rheumatic Disease
	Bachar El Oumeiri, Munir Boodhwani, David Glineur, Laurent De Kerchove, Alain Poncelet, Parla Astarci, Agnes Pasquet, Jean-Louis Vanoverschelde, Robert Verhelst, Jean Rubay, Philipe Noirhomme, and Gébrine El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1735-1740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement for Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis: Risk Factors and Their Impact on 30-Month Mortality
	Edward L. Hannan, Zaza Samadashvili, Stephen J. Lahey, Craig R. Smith, Alfred T. Culliford, Robert S.D. Higgins, Jeffrey P. Gold, and Robert H. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1741-1749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Cary W. Akins Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1749-1750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Toronto Root Bioprosthesis: Midterm Results in 186 Patients
	Sven Lehmann, Thomas Walther, Sergey Leontyev, Jörg Kempfert, Jens Garbade, Michael A. Borger, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1751-1756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Selection Strategy Is Crucial for Outcome
	Nawwar Al-Attar, Dominique Himbert, Fleur Descoutures, Bernard Iung, Richard Raffoul, David Messika-Zeitoun, Eric Brochet, Fady Francis, Hassan Ibrahim, Alec Vahanian, and Patrick Nataf Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1757-1763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Direct Spinal Cord Perfusion Pressure Monitoring in Extensive Distal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
	Christian D. Etz, Gabriele Di Luozzo, Stefano Zoli, Ricardo Lazala, Konstadinos A. Plestis, Carol A. Bodian, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1764-1774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Experience of Surgical Treatment for Aortic Regurgitation Attributable to Behçet's Disease
	Dong Seop Jeong, Kyung-Hwan Kim, Jun Sung Kim, and Hyun Ahn Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1775-1782. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Makoto Ando Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1782. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Aortic Root Replacement: 15 Years' Experience
	Ilker Mataraci, Adil Polat, Burak Kiran, Ahmet Caliskan, Altug Tuncer, Vedat Erentug, Kaan Kirali, Omer Isik, and Cevat Yakut Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1783-1788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Composite Freestyle Stentless Xenograft With Dacron Graft Extension for Ascending Aortic Replacement
	Kostantinos Zannis, Jean-François Deux, Boyan Tzvetkov, Kuniki Nakashima, Daniel Loisance, Alain Rahmouni, and Matthias E.W. Kirsch Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1789-1794. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Reconstruction Using In Situ Three-Dimensional Measurements
	Andras C. Kollar, Scott D. Lick, and Vincent R. Conti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1795-1800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular and Conventional Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: A Comparison of Costs
	Ingrid Schuster, Marion Dorfmeister, Sandra Scheuter-Mlaker, Roman Gottardi, Michael Hoebartner, Suzanne Roedler, Tomasz Dziodzio, Andrzej Juraszek, Christian Loewe, Martin Funovics, Johannes Holfeld, Julia Dumfarth, Daniel Zimpfer, Maria Schoder, Johannes Lammer, Michael Grimm, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1801-1805. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pacemaker Therapy After Tricuspid Valve Operations: Implications on Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life
	Janne J. Jokinen, Anu K. Turpeinen, Otto Pitkänen, Mikko J. Hippeläinen, and Juha E.K. Hartikainen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1806-1814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Abeel A. Mangi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1814-1815. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inspiring Medical Students to Pursue Surgical Careers: Outcomes From Our Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Program
	Jeremiah G. Allen, Eric S. Weiss, Nishant D. Patel, Diane E. Alejo, Torin P. Fitton, Jason A. Williams, Christopher J. Barreiro, Lois U. Nwakanma, Stephen C. Yang, Duke E. Cameron, Vincent L. Gott, and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1816-1819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Cohort of 63,000 Patients
	Danny Chu, Faisal G. Bakaeen, Tam K. Dao, Scott A. LeMaire, Joseph S. Coselli, and Joseph Huh Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1820-1827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changing Volumes, Risk Profiles, and Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
	Gabriel S. Aldea, Nahush A. Mokadam, Rayland Melford, Jr, Douglas Stewart, Charles Maynard, Mark Reisman, and Richard Goss Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1828-1838. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Paul Kurlansky Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1838. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Temporal Pattern of Strokes After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Kei Nishiyama, Masahito Horiguchi, Satoshi Shizuta, Takahiro Doi, Natsuhiko Ehara, Ryoji Tanuguchi, Yoshizumi Haruna, Yoshihisa Nakagawa, Yutaka Furukawa, Masanori Fukushima, Toru Kita, and Takeshi Kimura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1839-1844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Cullen D. Morris and Ulfur T. Gudjonsson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1845. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Might Increase the Risk of Transient Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Young Joo Park, Ji Won Yoon, Kwang Il Kim, You Jin Lee, Kyung Won Kim, Sung Hee Choi, Soo Lim, Dong Ju Choi, Kay-Hyun Park, Joong Haeng Choh, Hak Chul Jang, Seong Yeon Kim, Bo Youn Cho, and Cheong Lim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1846-1852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Preoperative Statin Treatment on the Incidence of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Antonio Miceli, Carlo Fino, Brenno Fiorani, Mark Yeatman, Pradeep Narayan, Gianni D. Angelini, and Massimo Caputo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1853-1858. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	James S. Gammie Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1858. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Increases Postoperative Glycemia and Insulin Consumption After Coronary Surgery
	Piotr Knapik, Pawel Nadziakiewicz, Ewa Urbanska, Wojciech Saucha, Miroslawa Herdynska, and Marian Zembala Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1859-1865. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flow Velocity and Turbulence in the Transverse Aorta of a Proximally Directed Aortic Cannula: Hydrodynamic Study in a Transparent Model
	Ikuo Fukuda, Shingo Fujimori, Kazuyuki Daitoku, Hideki Yanaoka, and Takao Inamura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1866-1871. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Reoperations After Initial Repair of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
	John M. Stulak, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, Hartzell V. Schaff, Frank Cetta, Roxann D. Barnes, and Francisco J. Puga Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1872-1878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Secondary Repair of Incompetent Pulmonary Valves
	Nestoras Papadopoulos, Anoosh Esmaeili, Andreas Zierer, Farhad Bakhtiary, Feyzan Özaslan, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1879-1884. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Glenn J. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1884. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcomes, Program Evolution, and Pulmonary Artery Growth in Single Ventricle Palliation Using Hybrid and Norwood Palliative Strategies
	Osami Honjo, Lee N. Benson, Holly E. Mewhort, Dragos Predescu, Helen Holtby, Glen S. Van Arsdell, and Christopher A. Caldarone Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1885-1893. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bridge to Cardiac Transplant in Children: Berlin Heart versus Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
	Michiaki Imamura, Amy M. Dossey, Parthak Prodhan, Michael Schmitz, Elizabeth Frazier, Umesh Dyamenahalli, Adnan Bhutta, W. Robert Morrow, and Robert D.B. Jaquiss Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1894-1901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pediatric Transplantation Using Hearts Refused on the Basis of Donor Quality
	Leonard L. Bailey, Anees J. Razzouk, Nahidh W. Hasaniya, and Richard E. Chinnock Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1902-1909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

A Case of Severe Heartburn
	Subroto Paul, Nasser K. Altorki, Brendon M. Stiles, Jeffrey L. Port, and Paul C. Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1959. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Thymolipoma Involving Both Chest Cavities
	Xin Jiang, Yulin Fang, and Guifang Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1960. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Expanding Mediastinal Hematoma
	Tomoyuki Nakano, Shunsuke Endo, Mitsuhiro Nokubi, and Hiroyoshi Tsubochi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1961. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unexpected Finding During Pregnancy
	Ricardo R. Dias, Omar A.V. Mejia, Alfredo I. Fiorelli, Pablo M.A. Pomerantzeff, Charles Mady, and Noedir A.G. Stolf Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1962. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Use of Skeletonized Radial Artery Graft with the PAS-Port Proximal Anastomotic Device
	Shohjiro Yamaguchi, Go Watanabe, Shigeyuki Tomita, Hiroshi Ohtake, Hiroshi Nagamine, and Kenji Iino Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1910-1913. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement With the 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis
	Sven Martens, Anja Ploss, Sami Sirat, Alexandra Miskovic, Anton Moritz, and Mirko Doss Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1914-1917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	George Magovern, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1917-1918. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Primary Repair of an Iatrogenic Bronchial Rupture Under Video Mediastinoscopy
	Young-Du Kim, Chan-Beom Park, Jae-Jun Kim, Chi-Kyung Kim, and Seok-Whan Moon Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e51-e53. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Hemangioma Taking Origin From the Posterior Wall of the Left Atrium
	Jude Ediae, Philip S. Lim, V. Paul Addonizio, Emanuel Kostacos, Karen Bell, and Harold I. Litt Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e54-e56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Internal Mammary Artery Graft in Coronary Bypass: 18-Year Follow-Up
	Askin Ali Korkmaz, Burak Onan, Selen Onan, Ahmet Ozkara, Mustafa Guden, and Cihat Bakay Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:e57-e58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrabronchial Rupture of Bronchogenic Cyst
	Thiagarajamurthy Sundaramoorthi, Ramasamy Mahadevan, Kaliaperumal Nedumaran, Samy Jayaraman, and Karthik Ramakrishnan Vaidyanathan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1919-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchogenic Cyst of the Interatrial Septum Presenting as Atrioventricular Block
	Adrian C. Borges, Fabian Knebel, Alexander Lembcke, Alexander Panda, Takeshi Komoda, Nicola E. Hiemann, Rudolf Meyer, Gert Baumann, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1920-1923. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Corkscrew Trachea: A Novel Type of Congenital Tracheal Stenosis
	Roosevelt Bryant, III and David L.S. Morales Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1923-1925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Yolk Sac Tumor of the Lung
	Abdel Rahman M. Abdel Rahman, Emad N. Ebied, Mohamed A. Nouh, Anthony A. Gal, and Kamal A. Mansour Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1925-1926. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Giant Clear Cell Sarcoma (Soft Tissue Malignant Melanoma) of the Sternum
	Gaetano Rocco, Anna Rosaria de Chiara, Flavio Fazioli, Francesco Scognamiglio, Antonello La Rocca, Gaetano Apice, and Carla Riva Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1927-1928. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Metastasis of the Papillary Thyroid Adenocarcinoma
	Soner Sanioglu, Onur Sokullu, Ayca Ozgen, Deniz Demirci, Murat Sargin, and Fuat Bilgen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1928-1930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combination of Two Long-Pedicled Myocutaneous Flaps for Closure of a Complex Contralateral Dorsal Defect
	Giacomo Datta, Filippo Boriani, Kiran Degano, Salvatore Carlucci, Pietro Maria Ferrando, and Giovanni Verna Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1930-1933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accessory Liver Lobe in the Left Thoracic Cavity
	Serdar Han and Lutfi Soylu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1933-1934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Lobectomy in a Patient With a Left Ventricular Assist Device
	Benjamin Wei, Hiroo Takayama, and Matthew D. Bacchetta Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1934-1936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Management of a Pericardial Migration of a Breast Biopsy Localization Wire
	Fouad Azoury, Paul Sayad, and Andre Rizk Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1937-1939. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Resection of Bilateral Intralobar and Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestrations With Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
	Yoshiyuki Yamamura, Yasuhiro Hida, Kichizo Kaga, Masaya Kawada, Hiroto Niizeki, Masaomi Ichinokawa, and Satoshi Kondo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1939-1941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Presentation of Spontaneous Pneumothorax Secondary to Talc-Induced Pulmonary Granulomatosis
	Manuel Caceres, Rebecca Braud, and Harvey Edward Garrett, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1941-1943. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Transcatheter Treatment of a Stenosed Aortic Valve Bioprosthesis Using the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve
	Kaj-Erik Klaaborg, Henrik Egeblad, Carl-Johan Jakobsen, Kim Terp, Christian Lindskov, Henning Rud Andersen, and Leif Thuesen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1943-1946. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Dissection After Surgical Cryoablation Procedure
	Fabien Doguet, Vincent Le Guillou, Pierre Yves Litzler, François Bouchart, Catherine Nafeh-Bizet, Alain Cribier, and Jean Paul Bessou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1946-1948. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intramural Left Main Coronary Artery Unexpectedly Encountered During Aortic Root Replacement
	Basar Sareyyupoglu, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, and Heidi M. Connolly Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1948-1949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Aortic Replacement in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
	J. Scott Rankin, Alan C. Braverman, and Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1949-1951. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morphologic Findings of the Aortic Homograft Implanted in the Tricuspid Position
	Iki Adachi, Siew Yen Ho, Karen P. McCarthy, Michael Mullen, and Hideki Uemura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1951-1952. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Wall With Partial Occlusion of the Right Coronary Ostium
	Can Yerebakan, Andreas Liebold, Gustav Steinhoff, and Christian Alfons Skrabal Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1953-1954. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two Cases of Pulmonary Homograft Replacement for Isolated Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis
	Victor Dayan, Fabio Gutierrez, Leandro Cura, Gerardo Soca, and Alvaro Lorenzo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1954-1956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of CoSeal in a Patient With a Left Ventricular Assist Device
	Aldo Cannata, Corrado Taglieri, Claudio F. Russo, Giuseppe Bruschi, and Luigi Martinelli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1956-1958. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Atrial Switch Operation in a Patient With Dextrocardia, Bilateral Superior Vena Cavae, Left Atrial Isomerism and Unroofed Coronary Sinus
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Sandeep A. Janardhan, Vishwas Malik, Shyam Sunder Kothari, Gurpreet Singh Gulati, Thittamaranahali Kariyappa Susheel Kumar, and Balram Airan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1963-1966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arterial Switch Operation With a Single Coronary Artery: The Autograft Concept
	Loïc Macé, Fabrice Vanhuyse, Jean-Marc Jellimann, Dany Youssef, Anne Moulin-Zinsch, Jean-Paul Lethor, and François Marçon Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1967-1968. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Bentall Operation With Bioprosthetic Valved Conduit: Columbia University Experience
	Minoru Tabata, Hiroo Takayama, Michael E. Bowdish, Craig R. Smith, and Allan S. Stewart Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1969-1970. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Technique of Nitinol Sternal Clip Application
	Adrian Ooi, Dawn Franklin, and Sunil Ohri Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1971-1972. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Thymomas: Review of Current Clinical Practice
	Sandra Tomaszek, Dennis A. Wigle, Shaf Keshavjee, and Stefan Fischer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1973-1980. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Biochemical Injury Markers and Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review
	Liisa Petäjä, Markku Salmenperä, Kari Pulkki, and Ville Pettilä Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1981-1992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Video Atlas of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: By Anthony P.C. Yim, Michael K.Y. Hsin, Innes Y.P. Wan. 2008, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, The Chinese University Press, 108 pp, illustrated, includes 2 DVD-ROMs, $290.00 ISBN: 978-962-996-367-5
	Stephen Hazelrigg Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2008. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from STS Workforce on Evidence Based Surgery:

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Practice Guideline Series: Guidelines for the Management of Barrett's Esophagus With High-Grade Dysplasia
	Hiran C. Fernando, Sudish C. Murthy, Wayne Hofstetter, Joseph B. Shrager, Charles Bridges, John D. Mitchell, Rodney J. Landreneau, Ellen R. Clough, and Thomas J. Watson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:1993-2002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Antegrade and Retrograde Stanford Type A Intimal Intussusception
	Lucas H.A. Sanders and Mark A.J. Newman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2003. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Bypass Grafting in Patients With Concomitant Peripheral Arterial Disease: Do Not Underestimate Asymptomatic Disease
	Victor Aboyans, Philippe Lacroix, and Marc Laskar Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2003-2004. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Danny Chu and Faisal G. Bakaeen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2004. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Longitudinal Plication of the Posterior Leaflet in Myxomatous Disease of the Mitral Valve
	Antonio Maria Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2004-2005. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Atrial Mass: The Dilemma of Diagnosis and When Not to Operate
	Khaled E. Al-Ebrahim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2005. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Ahmad Y. Sheikh and Marc P. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2005. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparing Apples to Oranges: Endovascular Management of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection
	Ali Khoynezhad Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2005-2006. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Jonathan Golledge and Jun Parker Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2006. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Multiplanar Review of 3-D Data Alter Clinical Management?
	Andreea Dragulescu, Sachin Khambadkone, Ian Sullivan, and Jan Marek Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2006-2007. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Tara Bharucha, Kevin S. Roman, Robert H. Anderson, and Joseph J. Vettukattil Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2007-2008. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Correction
	Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:2008. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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