Presidential Address:

By the Numbers!
	John W. Hammon Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:355-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Impact of Smoking Cessation Before Resection of Lung Cancer: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database Study
	David P. Mason, Sreekumar Subramanian, Edward R. Nowicki, Joshua D. Grab, Sudish C. Murthy, Thomas W. Rice, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:362-371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Survival and Risk Factors of Surgically Treated Mediastinal Invasion T4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Hao-xian Yang, Xue Hou, Peng Lin, Tie-hua Rong, Hong Yang, and Jian-hua Fu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:372-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alan D. Sihoe Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:378-379. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robot-Assisted Lobectomy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer: Report of 100 Consecutive Cases
	Farid Gharagozloo, Marc Margolis, Barbara Tempesta, Eric Strother, and Farzad Najam Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:380-384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Johannes Bodner Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Organ Suffusion for Regional Lung Chemotherapy (Preliminary Results)
	Todd L. Demmy, Garin Tomaszewski, Grace K. Dy, Sai Yendamuri, Chukwumere Nwogu, Lakshmi Pendyala, Nithya Ramnath, and Alex A. Adjei Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:385-391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Review of Superior Vena Cava Resection in the Management of Benign Disease and Pulmonary or Mediastinal Malignancies
	Michael Lanuti, Pierre E. De Delva, Henning A. Gaissert, Cameron D. Wright, John C. Wain, James S. Allan, Dean M. Donahue, and Douglas J. Mathisen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:392-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:397-398. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Pulmonary and Mediastinal Sequelae of Histoplasmosis: A Challenging Spectrum
	Zane T. Hammoud, Anthony S. Rose, Chadi A. Hage, Kenneth S. Knox, Karen Rieger, and Kenneth A. Kesler Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:399-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Shari L. Meyerson Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:404. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Different Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide as Predictors of Respiratory Morbidity
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:405-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperative Endoscopic Sympathectomy for Persistent or Recurrent Palmar Hyperhidrosis
	Richard K. Freeman, Jaclyn M. Van Woerkom, Amy Vyverberg, and Anthony J. Ascioti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:412-417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Syngeneic Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells Improve Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Through Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Upregulation
	Homare Yoshida, Takashi Kitaichi, Masahisa Urata, Hirotsugu Kurobe, Tamotsu Kanbara, Tatsuo Motoki, and Tetsuya Kitagawa Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:418-424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas K. Waddell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:424-425. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Placenta Growth Factor Expression Has Prognostic Value in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
	Eugenio Pompeo, Loredana Albonici, Elena Doldo, Augusto Orlandi, Vittorio Manzari, Andrea Modesti, and Tommaso C. Mineo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:426-431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Application of the Natural Y Stent in the Management of Benign Carinal Stenosis
	Hae-Seong Nam, Sang Won Um, Won-Jung Koh, Gee Young Suh, Man Pyo Chung, O. Jung Kwon, Jhingook Kim, and Hojoong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:432-439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Scimitar Syndrome: An Italian Multicenter Study
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Simone Speggiorin, Massimo A. Padalino, Giancarlo Crupi, Carlo Marcelletti, Lucio Zannini, Alessandro Frigiola, Alessandro Varrica, Duccio Di Carlo, Roberto Di Donato, Bruno Murzi, Massimo Bernabei, Giovanna Boccuzzo, and Giovanni Stellin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:440-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Do Management Strategies for Coronary Artery Disease Influence 6-Year Cognitive Outcomes?
	Ola A. Selnes, Maura A. Grega, Maryanne M. Bailey, Luu D. Pham, Scott L. Zeger, William A. Baumgartner, and Guy M. McKhann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:445-454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Diederik van Dijk Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:454. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cusp Prolapse Repair in Trileaflet Aortic Valves: Free Margin Plication and Free Margin Resuspension Techniques
	Laurent de Kerchove, Munir Boodhwani, David Glineur, Alain Poncelet, Jean Rubay, Christine Watremez, Jean-Louis Vanoverschelde, Philippe Noirhomme, and Gébrine El Khoury Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:455-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Approach for Complex Cardiac Surgery Procedures
	Pasquale Totaro, Simone Carlini, Matteo Pozzi, Francesco Pagani, Giuseppe Zattera, Andrea Maria D'Armini, and Mario Vigano Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:462-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Society of Thoracic Surgeons Score Is Superior to the EuroSCORE Determining Mortality in High Risk Patients Undergoing Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement
	Daniel Wendt, Brigitte R. Osswald, Katrin Kayser, Matthias Thielmann, Paschalis Tossios, Parwis Massoudy, Markus Kamler, and Heinz Jakob Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:468-475. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leukoaraiosis and Hippocampal Atrophy Predict Neurologic Outcome in Patients Who Undergo Total Aortic Arch Replacement
	Naoto Morimoto, Kenji Okada, Kensuke Uotani, Fumio Kanda, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:476-481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark M. Stecker Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:481. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antegrade Thoracic Stent Grafting During Repair of Acute DeBakey I Dissection Prevents Development of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
	Alberto Pochettino, William T. Brinkman, Patrick Moeller, Wilson Y. Szeto, William Moser, Katherine Cornelius, Frank W. Bowen, Y. Joseph Woo, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:482-490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes After Surgical Treatment for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians: A Multicenter Study
	Alessandro Piccardo, Tommaso Regesta, Konstantinos Zannis, Vlad Gariboldi, Stefano Pansini, Michel Tapia, Giovanni Concistré, Frédéric Collart, Patrice Kreitmann, Matthias E.W. Kirsch, Luigi Martinelli, Giancarlo Passerone, and Thierry Caus Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:491-497. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Occlusion of the Left Subclavian Artery With Stent Grafts Is Safer With Protective Reconstruction
	Burkhart Zipfel, Semih Buz, Robert Hammerschmidt, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:498-504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Irving L. Kron and Gorav Ailawadi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:504-505. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Differential Expression of Collagen Type V and XI -1 in Human Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
	Ioannis K. Toumpoulis, Julia Thom Oxford, Douglas B. Cowan, Constantine E. Anagnostopoulos, Chris K. Rokkas, Themistocles P. Chamogeorgakis, Dimitrios C. Angouras, Richard J. Shemin, Mohamad Navab, Maria Ericsson, Micheline Federman, Sidney Levitsky, and James D. McCully Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:506-513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ali Nsair and Katja Schenke-Layland Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:513-514. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Global Differences in the Training, Practice, and Interrelationship of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
	Douglas E. Wood and Farhood Farjah Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:515-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Training Surgeons to Perform Robotically Assisted Totally Endoscopic Coronary Surgery
	Thomas Schachner, Nikolaos Bonaros, Dominik Wiedemann, Felix Weidinger, Gudrun Feuchtner, Guy Friedrich, Guenther Laufer, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:523-527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jacob Bergsland Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:527-528. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Acute Kidney Injury in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Umberto Benedetto, Remo Luciani, Massimo Goracci, Fabio Capuano, Simone Refice, Emiliano Angeloni, Antonino Roscitano, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:529-535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Vincent Chan and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:535-536. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Acupuncture in Prevention of Postoperative Nausea in Cardiac Surgery Patients
	Yuliya Korinenko, Ann Vincent, Susanne M. Cutshall, Zhuo Li, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:537-542. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alpha II-Spectrin Breakdown Products Serve as Novel Markers of Brain Injury Severity in a Canine Model of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
	Eric S. Weiss, Kevin K.W. Wang, Jeremiah G. Allen, Mary E. Blue, Lois U. Nwakanma, Ming Cheng Liu, Mary S. Lange, Jennifer Berrong, Mary Ann Wilson, Vincent L. Gott, Juan C. Troncoso, Ronald L. Hayes, Michael V. Johnston, and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:543-550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Funnel-Tipped Aortic Cannula for Reduction of Atheroemboli
	Jennifer K. White, Anand Jagannath, Jim Titus, Ryuichi Yoneyama, Joren Madsen, and Arvind K. Agnihotri Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:551-557. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Evaluating Failing Fontans for Heart Transplantation: Predictors of Death
	Eric R. Griffiths, Aditya K. Kaza, Moritz C. Wyler von Ballmoos, Hugo Loyola, Anne Marie Valente, Elizabeth D. Blume, and Pedro del Nido Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:558-564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Optimal Conduit Size of the Extracardiac Fontan Operation Based on Energy Loss and Flow Stagnation
	Keiichi Itatani, Kagami Miyaji, Takahiro Tomoyasu, Yayoi Nakahata, Kuniyoshi Ohara, Shinichi Takamoto, and Masahiro Ishii Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:565-573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduit Augmentation Compared With Replacement in Young Children
	Justin P.V. Zachariah, Frank A. Pigula, John E. Mayer, Jr, and Doff B. McElhinney Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:574-580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited Commentary
	James S. Tweddell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:580. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can the Kawashima Procedure Be Performed in Younger Patients?
	Dilip S. Nath, Anthony J. Carden, Daniel P. Nussbaum, Angela J. Shin, Robinder G. Khemani, Vaughn A. Starnes, and Winfield J. Wells Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:581-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis: Does Brom Three-Patch Technique Provide Superior Results?
	Olivier Metton, Walid Ben Ali, Davide Calvaruso, Damien Bonnet, Daniel Sidi, Olivier Raisky, and Pascal R. Vouhé Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:588-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Richard Jonas Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:593. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neoaortic Root Diameters and Aortic Regurgitation in Children After the Ross Operation
	Jürgen Hörer, Thorsten Hanke, Ulrich Stierle, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Wolfgang Hemmer, Joachim G. Rein, Roland Hetzer, Michael Hübler, Derek R. Robinson, Hans H. Sievers, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:594-600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of Ross Aortic Valve Replacement: A Single-Institution Experience
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Ali Shahriari, Mark D. Rodefeld, Yousuf Mahomed, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:601-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Homograft Performance in Children After the Ross Operation
	Jürgen Hörer, Thorsten Hanke, Ulrich Stierle, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Wolfgang Hemmer, Joachim G. Rein, Roland Hetzer, Michael Hübler, Derek R. Robinson, Hans H. Sievers, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:609-615. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Amiodarone as a First-Line Therapy for Postoperative Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia
	Lubica Kovacikova, Nina Hakacova, Dusan Dobos, Peter Skrak, and Martin Zahorec Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:616-622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Frank Cecchin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:622-623. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheal Reconstruction in Children With Unilateral Lung Agenesis or Severe Hypoplasia
	Carl Lewis Backer, Angela M. Kelle, Constantine Mavroudis, Cynthia K. Rigsby, Sunjay Kaushal, and Lauren D. Holinger Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:624-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Obstructive Aortic Pseudoaneurysm After Its Prosthetic Replacement Mimicking Type A Dissection
	Matteo Pettinari, Steven Laga, Marie-Christine Herregods, Bart Meuris, and Paul Sergeant Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:681. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Pseudoaneurysm of the Ascending Aorta Compressing the Liver in a Patient With Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Bashi V. Velayudhan, Kannan R. Nair, and Harilal Vasu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:682. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aorto-Bilateral-Femoral-Bilateral-Popliteal Bypass for Leriche Syndrome With Occlusion of Both Superficial Femoral Arteries
	Zan Mitrev, Lidija Veljanovska, and Nikola Hristov Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:683. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Right Atrial Mass: Intracardiac Extension of Intravenous Leiomyoma 18 Years After Hysterectomy
	Nasser M. Maylar, Adam J. Piotrowski, Raimund Erbel, and Klaus J. Schmitz Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:684. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

The Role of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
	Brian Kogon, Janet Fernandez, Kirk Kanter, Paul Kirshbom, Bob Vincent, Kevin Maher, and Nina Guzetta Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:632-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Repair of the Descending Aorta and the Aortic Arch With the Relay Stent Graft
	Martin Funovics, Melanie Blum, Herbert Langenberger, Christina Plank, Maria Schoder, Gundula Edelhauser, Roman Gottardi, Dominik Berzacky, Marion Dorfmeister, Michael Grimm, Johannes Lammer, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:637-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Pulmonary Metastases From Parachordoma
	Filippo Lococo, Alfredo Cesario, Elisa Meacci, Giacomo Cusumano, and Stefano Margaritora Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e9-e10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Large Pericardial Cyst Complicated by a Pericarditis in a Young Man With a Mediastinal Mass
	Alexandra McMillan, Carolina A. Souza, John P. Veinot, Michel Turek, Paul Hendry, and Gonzalo G. Alvarez Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e11-e13. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Concomitant Valvular Endocarditis Using a Single Homograft
	Yong G. Peng, Tomas Martin, Todd Horowitz, Avner Sidi, and Gregory Janelle Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e14-e15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Facial Flushing Due to Multifocal Tumorlets in the Lung With Bronchiectasis
	Baoxing Liu, Qiang Pu, Lunxu Liu, and Guowei Che Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:641-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Surgical Case of Pyothorax-Associated Lymphoma of T-Cell Origin Arising From the Chest Wall in Chronic Empyema
	Mario Santini, Alfonso Fiorello, Giovanni Vicidomini, Luigi Busiello, and Alfonso Baldi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:642-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Cell Tumor of the Sternum
	Emmanuele Abate, Farzaneh Banki, Jeffrey A. Hagen, and Nancy Klipfel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:645-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pulmonary Meningioma Presenting with Hemoptysis on Exertion
	Nobuhiro Izumi, Noritoshi Nishiyama, Takashi Iwata, Koshi Nagano, Takuma Tsukioka, Shoji Hanada, and Shigefumi Suehiro Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:647-648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Life Support for the Control of Life-Threatening Pulmonary Hemorrhage
	Victor Pretorius, Walid Alayadhi, and Dennis Modry Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:649-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Distinctive Presentation of a Diaphragmatic Hernia 15 Years After A Traumatic Insult
	Mohamad Khreiss, Joseph Karam, Khaled M. Musallam, Ayman B. Al Harakeh, Vivian G. Nasr, and George S. Abi Saad Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:651-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Migration of a Kirschner Wire From the Clavicle Into the Intrathoracic Trachea
	Mitsuo Nakayama, Masatoshi Gika, Hiroki Fukuda, Takeshi Yamahata, Kohei Aoki, Syugo Shiba, and Keisuke Eguchi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:653-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Using a Thoracic Epidural Catheter in a High-Risk Pediatric Transplant Patient
	Peter D. Winch and William Stevens Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:654-656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Posterior Mediastinal Ectopic Thyroid: An Unusual Cause for Dysphagia
	Recep Demirhan, Burak Onan, Kursad Oz, Sevinc Hallac Keser, Aylin Ege Gul, and Ismihan Selen Onan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:656-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-Assisted Resection of Goiter Causing Severe Extrinsic Airway Compression
	Yongfeng Shao, Meiping Shen, Zhengnian Ding, Yongnian Liang, and Shijiang Zhang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:659-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Thyroidectomy
	A.P. Mehra, K.S. Shah, P.C. Jain, S.K. Bhansali, J.D. Sunawala, B.V. Gandhi, A. Oswal, and R.A. Karatela Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:661-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Fractured Sirolimus-Eluting Stent With a Coronary Aneurysm
	Sung Hea Kim, Hyun Joong Kim, Seong Woo Han, Sang Man Jung, Jun Suk Kim, Hyun Keun Chee, and Kyu Hyung Ryu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:664-665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Right Ventricular Injury After Localization of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery
	Lucas H.A. Sanders, Hamad M.A. Soliman, and Bart H. van Straten Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:665-667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Revascularization Through a Median Sternotomy After Pre-sternal Jejunum Reconstruction for Esophageal Carcinoma
	Hiroyuki Nishi, Masataka Mitsuno, Hiroe Tanaka, Masaaki Ryomoto, Shinya Fukui, and Yuji Miyamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:667-669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement for Libman-Sacks Endocarditis
	Uday P. Dandekar, Richard Watkin, Navin Chandra, Kirkpatrick C. Santo, Sunil Bhudia, Michael Pitt, and Stephen J. Rooney Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:669-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanical Aortic Valve Dysfunction Due to Biological Glue
	Steven P. Goldberg and David N. Campbell Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:671-672. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe, Transient Aortic Insufficiency After Bovine Pericardial Aortic Valve Replacement: A Cautionary Note
	Thomas J. Vander Salm, Ann J. Toran, Wilfred Lewis, and Johanna O'Connor Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:672-674. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
HeartMate II Implantation in Patients With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Type II
	Anna Lassia Meyer, Doris Malehsa, Christian Kuehn, Christoph Bara, Clemens Gras, Carsten Hafer, Axel Haverich, and Martin Strüber Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:674-675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Pulmonary Edema After Pericardial Drainage for Cardiac Tamponade
	John M. Karamichalis, Andrei Gursky, Ganpat Valaulikar, James W. Pate, and Darryl S. Weiman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:675-677. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Development of Bilateral Diffuse Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula After Fontan Procedure: Is There Nonhepatic Factor?
	Bo Sang Kwon, Eun Jung Bae, Gi Beom Kim, Chung Il Noh, Jung Yun Choi, and Yong Soo Yun Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:677-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Modified French Window as an Alternative to Thoracotomy for Complex Intrathoracic Pathology
	M. Blair Marshall and Yvonne M. Carter Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:685-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Ventricular Decompression in Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Septum
	Redmond P. Burke, Robert L. Hannan, Jennifer A. Zabinsky, Christopher F. Tirotta, and Evan M. Zahn Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:688-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Pulmonary Artery Geometry After a Norwood Procedure by Using a Venaflo II Graft as an RV–MPA Conduit
	Chung-Dann Kan, Hsuan-yin Wu, Jieh-Neng Wang, Jing-Ming Wu, and Yu-Jen Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:690-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two-Patch Technique for Postinfarction Inferoposterior Ventricular Septal Defect
	Hiroshi Imagawa, Shinnji Takano, Takahiro Shiozaki, Masahiro Ryugou, Fumiaki Shikata, and Kanji Kawachi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:692-694. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Update: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Screening and Decolonization in Cardiac Surgery
	Trisha S.M. Tom, Michael W. Kruse, and Robert T. Reichman Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:695-702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Postoperative Pneumonia After Major Pulmonary Resections: Should We Try Alternative Ways to Antibiotic Change?
	Alberto Terzi, Andrea Campione, Paolo Scanagatta, and Giovanna Rizzardi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternal Wound Infection: Prevention Requires More Than a Good Closure
	Robert S. Kramer and Robert Groom Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:707-708. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Christoph Schimmer and Rainer Leyh Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:708. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Ventricular Restoration: Who Really Benefits?
	Teruya Nakamura Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:708-709. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Roni Prucz, Eric S. Weiss, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:709. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch in the Elderly
	Hrvoje Gasparovic Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:709-710. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mariano Vicchio, Alessandro Della Corte, Marisa De Feo, and Maurizio Cotrufo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:710. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Correction
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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education:

Thanks to TSFRE 2008 Donors
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