Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Ethical Obligation of Surgeons to Noncompliant Patients: Can a Surgeon Refuse to Operate on an Intravenous Drug-Abusing Patient With Recurrent Aortic Valve Prosthesis Infection?
	J. Michael DiMaio, Tomas A. Salerno, Ron Bernstein, Katia Araujo, Marco Ricci, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1-8. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Predictors of Long-Term Survival After Resection of Esophageal Carcinoma With Nonregional Nodal Metastases
	Paul C. Lee, Jeffrey L. Port, Subroto Paul, Brendon M. Stiles, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:186-193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Stent Placement for the Treatment of Spontaneous Esophageal Perforations
	Richard K. Freeman, Jaclyn M. Van Woerkom, Amy Vyverberg, and Anthony J. Ascioti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:194-198. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John C. Kucharczuk Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:199. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Lymph Node Metastases From Extrathoracic Carcinoma: The Place for Surgery
	Marc Riquet, Pascal Berna, Emmanuel Brian, Alain Badia, Claudia Vlas, Patrick Bagan, and Françoise Le Pimpec Barthes Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:200-205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Eddie Hoover Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:205. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Resection of Pulmonary Malignant Tumors After Living Donor Liver Transplantation
	Fumihiro Shoji, Daigo Kawano, Toru Ikegami, Yuji Soejima, Akinobu Taketomi, Tokujiro Yano, and Yoshihiko Maehara Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:206-211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transdiaphragmatic Harvesting of the Omentum Through Thoracotomy for Bronchial Stump Reinforcement
	Antonio D'Andrilli, Mohsen Ibrahim, Claudio Andreetti, Anna Maria Ciccone, Federico Venuta, and Erino A. Rendina Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:212-215. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Safe Transition from Open to Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A 5-Year Experience
	Christopher W. Seder, Kenny Hanna, Victoria Lucia, Judith Boura, Sang W. Kim, Robert J. Welsh, and Gary W. Chmielewski Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:216-226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnostic Surgical Lung Biopsies for Suspected Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Retrospective Study
	Martin I. Sigurdsson, Helgi J. Isaksson, Gunnar Gudmundsson, and Tomas Gudbjartsson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:227-232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alex G. Little Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:232. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Operative Strategies for Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Secondary to Mediastinal Fibrosis
	Morgan L. Brown, Alex R. Cedeño, Eric S. Edell, Donald J. Hagler, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:233-237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilateral Thoracoscopic T2 to T3 Sympathectomy Versus Botulinum Injection in Palmar Hyperhidrosis
	Vincenzo Ambrogi, Elena Campione, Davide Mineo, Evelin Jasmine Paternò, Eugenio Pompeo, and Tommaso C. Mineo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:238-245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Duct Ligation for Persistent Chylothorax After Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
	Dilip S. Nath, Jainy Savla, Robinder G. Khemani, Daniel P. Nussbaum, Christina L. Greene, and Winfield J. Wells Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:246-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage During Thoracic Aortic Repair: Safety and Current Management
	Anthony L. Estrera, Roy Sheinbaum, Charles C. Miller, Ali Azizzadeh, Jon-Cecil Walkes, Taek-Yeon Lee, Larry Kaiser, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:9-15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Arch Aneurysm Repair With Long Elephant Trunk: A 10-Year Experience in 111 Patients
	Koichi Toda, Kazuhiro Taniguchi, Takafumi Masai, Toshiki Takahashi, Satoru Kuki, Yoshiki Sawa Osaka Cardiac Surgery Research (OSCAR) Group Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:16-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Anthony J. Rousou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:22. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Patency of 1108 Radial Arterial-Coronary Angiograms Over 10 Years
	James Tatoulis, Brian F. Buxton, John A. Fuller, Manish Meswani, Sanjay Theodore, Nikunj Powar, and Rochelle Wynne Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:23-30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Sequential Radial Artery Grafts for Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: 10-Year Survival and Angiography Results
	Thomas A. Schwann, Anoar Zacharias, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, Aamir S. Shah, and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:31-39. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Donald D. Glower Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:39. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Additive Costs of Postoperative Complications for Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients in Virginia
	Alan M. Speir, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, Scott D. Barnett, and Edwin Fonner, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:40-46. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
In-Hospital Outcomes of Off-Pump Multivessel Total Arterial and Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Single Surgeon, Single Center Experience
	Shahzad G. Raja, Hajira Siddiqui, Charles D. Ilsley, and Mohamed Amrani Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:47-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Craig Selzman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:53. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Remodeling of Reconstructed Left Anterior Descending Coronary Arteries With Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts
	Tomoki Shimokawa, Susumu Manabe, Toshihiro Fukui, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:54-57. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Andre Plass Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:57-58. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clopidogrel and Aspirin Versus Clopidogrel Alone on Graft Patency After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Changqing Gao, Chonglei Ren, Dong Li, and Libing Li Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:59-62. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Rick A. Esposito Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:62-63. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival of Cardiorespiratory Arrest After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting or Aortic Valve Surgery
	Dumbor L. Ngaage and Michael E. Cowen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:64-68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David Bracco Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:68-69. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The July Effect: Impact of the Beginning of the Academic Cycle on Cardiac Surgical Outcomes in a Cohort of 70,616 Patients
	Faisal G. Bakaeen, Joseph Huh, Scott A. LeMaire, Joseph S. Coselli, Shubhada Sansgiry, Prasad V. Atluri, and Danny Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:70-75. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Fred H. Edwards Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:75. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Prosthetic Anuloplasty Necessary for Durable Mitral Valve Repair?
	A. Marc Gillinov, Kriangkrai Tantiwongkosri, Eugene H. Blackstone, Penny L. Houghtaling, Edward R. Nowicki, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Douglas R. Johnston, Lars G. Svensson, and Tomislav Mihaljevic Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:76-82. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of the Leaflet Extension Technique in Aortic Regurgitation: Thirteen Years of Experience in a Single Center
	Dong Seop Jeong, Kyung-Hwan Kim, and Hyun Ahn Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:83-89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion (Pediatric)][Online Discussion (Adult)]
Invited Commentary
	Sylvain Chauvaud Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:89. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unexpected Complications of Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
	Nawwar Al-Attar, Walid Ghodbane, Dominique Himbert, Céderic Rau, Richard Raffoul, David Messika-Zeitoun, Eric Brochet, Alec Vahanian, and Patrick Nataf Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:90-94. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Fraser W.H. Sutherland Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:94. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Effect on Long-Term Survival of Erythrocyte Transfusion Given for Cardiac Valve Operations
	Milo Engoren, Robert H. Habib, Jonathan Hadaway, Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, and Aamir Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:95-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Cox-Maze III Procedure Success Rate: Comparison by Electrocardiogram, 24-Hour Holter Monitoring and Long-Term Monitoring
	Niv Ad, Linda Henry, Sharon Hunt, Scott Barnett, and Lori Stone Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:101-105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Use of Prophylactic Strategies for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Survey of Canadian Cardiac Surgeons
	Joel Price, Rebecca Tee, Buu-Khanh Lam, Paul Hendry, Martin S. Green, and Fraser D. Rubens Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:106-110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lyle Joyce Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:110-111. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nontraditional Surgical Approaches for Implantation of Pacemaker and Cardioverter Defibrillator Systems in Patients With Limited Venous Access
	Dawn E. Jaroszewski, Gregory T. Altemose, Luis R. Scott, Komandoor Srivasthan, Patrick A. DeValeria, Jesse Lackey, and Francisco A. Arabia Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:112-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Vagal Stimulation Eliminates Detrimental Tachycardia Effects of Dobutamine Used for Inotropic Support
	Youhua Zhang and Todor N. Mazgalev Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:117-122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Richard Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:122-123. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Biomarkers Early Predict the Severity of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery in Adults
	Michael Haase, Rinaldo Bellomo, Prasad Devarajan, Qing Ma, Michael R. Bennett, Martin Möckel, George Matalanis, Duska Dragun, and Anja Haase-Fielitz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:124-130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark Stafford-Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:130. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hawley H. Seiler Resident Award Paper:

Analysis of Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leaks After Transhiatal Esophagectomy: Risk Factors, Presentation, and Detection
	David T. Cooke, Giant C. Lin, Christine L. Lau, Linda Zhang, Ming-Sing Si, Julia Lee, Andrew C. Chang, Allan Pickens, and Mark B. Orringer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:177-185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Mid-Term Outcomes in Adults With Ebstein Anomaly and Cavopulmonary Shunts
	Khalid S. Al-Najashi, Olga H. Balint, Erwin Oechslin, William G. Williams, and Candice K. Silversides Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:131-136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
The Rastelli Procedure for Transposition of the Great Arteries: Resection of the Infundibular Septum Diminishes Recurrent Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Risk
	Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Abid Awan, Ahmad Al-Omrani, Mamdouh Al-Ahmadi, Charles C. Canver, Ziad Bulbul, Avedis Kalloghlian, and Zohair Al-Halees Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:137-143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Assessment of the Level of Sedation in Children After Cardiac Surgery
	Adelaida Lamas, Jesús López-Herce, Luis Sancho, Santiago Mencía, Ángel Carrillo, Maria José Santiago, and Vicente Martínez Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:144-150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	William C. Oliver, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:150. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interinstitutional Comparison of Risk-Adjusted Mortality and Length of Stay in Congenital Heart Surgery
	William M. DeCampli and Redmond P. Burke Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:151-156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:156-157. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One Thousand Repeat Sternotomies for Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Risk Factors for Reentry Injury
	Paul M. Kirshbom, Richard J. Myung, Janet M. Simsic, Zachary B. Kramer, Traci Leong, Brian E. Kogon, and Kirk R. Kanter Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:158-161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective Cerebral Perfusion: Real-Time Evidence of Brain Oxygen and Energy Metabolism Preservation
	Jorge D. Salazar, Ryan D. Coleman, Stephen Griffith, Jeffrey D. McNeil, Megan Steigelman, Haven Young, Bart Hensler, Patricia Dixon, John Calhoon, Faridis Serrano, and Robert DiGeronimo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:162-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Artificial Right Ventricle for Failing Fontan: In Vitro and Computational Study
	François G. Lacour-Gayet, Craig J. Lanning, Serban Stoica, Rui Wang, Bryan A. Rech, Steven Goldberg, and Robin Shandas Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:170-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael E. Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:176. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery Aneurysm in Coexistence With a Common Carotid Trunk
	Michele Murzi, Massimiliano Mariani, Kaushal K. Tiwari, Pierandrea Farneti, Sergio Berti, Jamshid H. Karimov, and Mattia Glauber Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e8. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Circumflex to Bronchial Artery Fistula
	Zain Khalpey, Phillip Camp, Jr, and Michael T. Jaklitsch Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:303. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Harlequin Syndrome
	Alberto Biondi, Roberto Persiani, Marco Zoccali, Stefano Rausei, Ferdinando Cananzi, and Domenico D'Ugo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:304. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Location of a Persistent Vein of Marshall
	Steven P. Goldberg, Brian M. Fonseca, Adel K. Younoszai, and David N. Campbell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:305. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemothorax Caused by a Solitary Costal Exostosis
	Tomoyuki Nakano, Shunsuke Endo, Mitsuhiro Nokubi, and Hiroyoshi Tsubochi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:306. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

The EmBlocker: Efficiency of a New Ultrasonic Embolic Protection Device Adjunctive to Heart Valve Surgery
	Loes D. Sauren, Mark la Meir, Gil Bolotin, Frederik H. van der Veen, John H. Heijmans, Werner H. Mess, and Jos G. Maessen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:253-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Experimental Study of Type I Endoleak Repair With a Suturing Device
	Hiroshi Ohtake, Shigeyuki Tomita, Shoujirou Yamaguchi, Shuhei Yoshida, Keiichi Kimura, Junichirou Sanada, Osamu Matsui, and Go Watanabe Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:258-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Reconstruction of Two Independent Neo-Atria After Resection of Recurrent Leiomyosarcoma
	Sandro Sponga, Adriano Rizzi, Piersilvio Gerometta, Gaetano Rocco, and Vincenzo Arena Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient With Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
	Mariano N. Benzadón, Juan Pablo Costabel, Alberto Alves de Lima, Fernando Botto, María Ester Aris Cancela, Guillermo Vaccarino, Marcelo Trivi, and Daniel Navia Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e3-e4. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ossifying Thymoma Clinically Presenting With Peripheral T-Cell Lymphocytosis
	Han-Ku Chen, Wan-Ting Huang, Hock-Liew Eng, Hung-I. Lu, and Hsuan-Ying Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e5-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Iliac Arterial Intussusception From an Aortic Endoclamp Catheter
	Kaan Inan, Alper Ucak, Ahmet U. Gullu, and Ahmet T. Yilmaz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:262-263. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subclinical Thrombosis of the Ascending Aorta: A Possible Paraneoplastic Syndrome
	Victor X. Mosquera, José J. Cuenca, Pablo Pazos, José M. Herrera, Mohammad Mohammad, and Alberto Juffé Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:263-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Modified Technique for Preventing Spinal Cord Ischemia During Type II Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
	Keun Her, ChangWoo Choi, JaeWook Lee, HwaKyun Shin, and YongSoon Won Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:265-267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Vegetation Without Endocarditis
	Sacha P. Salzberg, Dmitry Nemirovsky, Martin E. Goldman, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:267-269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Repair by Leaflet Sliding and Annular Downsizing in Active Infective Endocarditis
	Masayoshi Umesue, Takashi Matsumoto, and Kanzi Matsui Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:269-271. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Heart Failure due to Acute Transplant Rejection With the Impella LP 5.0
	Gordan Samoukovic, Talal Al-Atassi, Cristian Rosu, Nadia Giannetti, and Renzo Cecere Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:271-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Treated With Surgical Correction and Concomitant Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	George Arnaoutakis, Lois Nwakanma, and John Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:273-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Repair of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery Arising From the Left Pulmonary Artery
	Masamichi Ono, Heidi Goerler, Dietmar Boethig, and Thomas Breymann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:275-276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Child
	Robert L. Hannan, Jennifer A. Zabinsky, Antero Hernandez, Evan M. Zahn, and Redmond P. Burke Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:277-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Cardiac Pheochromocytoma: A Case Report
	Jian Zhou, Hai-Tao Chen, Jie Xiang, Xiao-Hong Qu, Yao-Quan Zhou, and Wang-Fu Zang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:278-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: A Rare Cause of Massive Hemoptysis
	Gerard R. Alexander, Anu Reddi, and Darshan Reddy Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:281-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inadvertent Total Spinal Anesthesia After Intercostal Nerve Block Placement During Lung Resection
	Babar B. Chaudhri, Alistair Macfie, and Alan J. Kirk Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:283-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Managing Pulmonary Artery Catheter-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage by Bronchial Occlusion
	René Schramm, Ahmad Abugameh, Dietmar Tscholl, and Hans-Joachim Schäfers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:284-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Hypoxemia Due to Intrapulmonary Shunting Requiring Surgery for Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma
	Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz, Nhum Tran Khai Hoan, Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, and Marc Riquet Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:287-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Method to Repair Tracheal Defect by Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap
	Jianxing He, Xin Xu, Manyin Chen, Shuben Li, Weiqiang Yin, Susheng Wang, and Yingying Gu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:288-291. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extralobar Sequestration in Anterior Mediastinum With Pericardial Agenesis
	Mohammad Behgam Shadmehr, Hamid Reza Jamaati, Bahare Saidi, Mahmood Tehrai, and Mehrdad Arab Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:291-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sclerosing Mediastinitis Mimicking Anterior Mediastinal Tumor
	Toshio Miyata, Makoto Takahama, Ryoji Yamamoto, Ryu Nakajima, and Hirohito Tada Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:293-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Limb-Threatening Ischemia Secondary to a Congenital Acromioclavicular Remnant
	Jonathan M. Enlow and Walter E. Mcgregor Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:295-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Case of Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Thorax With a Variant SYT-SSX1 Fusion Transcript
	Hiromasa Morikawa, Toru Tanaka, Masatsugu Hamaji, Yoichiro Ueno, Shigeo Yasuda, Tatsuo Kato, Yoshiki Kohno, and Junya Toguchida Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:297-300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Angiolipoma
	Lei Jiang, Yan-li Wang, Yi-ming Zhou, Bo-xiong Xie, Lü Wang, Jia-an Ding, and Ge-ning Jiang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:300-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Combined Open Proximal and Stent-Graft Distal Repair for Distal Arch Aneurysms: An Alternative to Total Debranching
	Andreas Zierer, Luis A. Sanchez, and Marc R. Moon Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:307-309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preventing Blood Loss During Application of the HEARTSTRING Proximal Seal System
	Peter Lamm, Sandra Eifert, Eckehart Kilian, Bruno Reichart, and Gerd Juchem Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:310-312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Septal Defect Closure in Taussig-Bing Heart: The "Pulmonic Rule"
	Pierre Wauthy, Hélène Demanet, Ahmed Sanoussi, and Frank E. Deuvaert Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:313-314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Cervical Approach to Investigating Pleural Disease
	Lucy Fowkes, Kelvin K.W. Lau, Nehal Shah, and Edward Black Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:315-317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Bhagavant Kalke and His Pioneering Work on the Bi-Leaflet Heart Valve Prosthesis
	Pankaj Saxena and Igor E. Konstantinov Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:344-347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Thrombin in Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion During Cardiac Surgery
	Peter Raivio, Riitta Lassila, and Jari Petäjä Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:318-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Inflammatory Reaction and Atrial Fibrillation: Simple Correlation or Causation?
	Amedeo Anselmi, Gianfederico Possati, and Mario Gaudino Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:326-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the STS Board of Directors:

Forty-Fifth Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
	Douglas E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2008;88:334-343. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Mitral Repair Is Not Superior to Replacement in Elderly Patients
	Edward B. Savage Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:348. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Gorav Ailawadi, Brian R. Swenson, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:348-349. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Follow-Up of the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique for Distal Aortic Arch Aneurysm
	Akihiko Usui and Yuichi Ueda Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:349. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Operations: Microembolic Load is an Important Factor
	Leo A. Bokeriia, Elena Z. Golukhova, and Anna G. Polunina Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:349-350. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Sandra Koster, Frits G.J. Oosterveld, Ab G. Hensens, Arie Wijma, and Job van der Palen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:350-351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is a 1-cm Margin From Major Vessels Adequate for Radiofrequency Ablation of Pulmonary Neoplasms?
	Antonio Basile, Giuseppe Banna, Salvatore Saita, Francesco Coppolino, and Maria Teresa Patti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:351-352. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Paracorporeal Artificial Lung Circuit as a Possibility for Bridge to Lung Transplantation
	Thomas Puehler, Alois Philipp, and Christof Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:352. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Michael Broomé Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:352-353. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vascular Tumors of the Sternum
	Juan-Carlos López-Gutiérrez and Jose Luis Gil-Alonso Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:353. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Serdar Onat, Refik Ulku, Alper Avci, Cemal Ozcelik, and Bulent Mizrak Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:353-354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Correction
	Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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