Editorials:

Surgeon Specialty Is Associated With Better Outcomes: The Facts Speak for Themselves
	Douglas E. Wood and Farhood Farjah Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1393-1395. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Surgical Lung Resection for Severe Hemoptysis
	Claire Andréjak, Antoine Parrot, Bernard Bazelly, Pierre Yves Ancel, Michel Djibré, Antoine Khalil, Dominique Grunenwald, and Muriel Fartoukh Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1556-1565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Song Wan and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1565. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Influence of Surgeon Specialty on Outcomes in General Thoracic Surgery: A National Sample 1996 to 2005
	Paul H. Schipper, Brian S. Diggs, Ross M. Ungerleider, and Karl F. Welke Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1566-1573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Sleeve Lobectomy in the Management of Non–Small Cell Lung Carcinoma and Low-Grade Neoplasms
	Robert E. Merritt, Douglas J. Mathisen, John C. Wain, Henning A. Gaissert, Dean Donahue, Michael Lanuti, James S. Allan, Christopher R. Morse, and Cameron D. Wright Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1574-1582. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Prognostic Impact of Main Bronchial Lymph Node Involvement in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Suggestions for a Modification of the Staging System
	Yoshihisa Shimada, Masahiro Tsuboi, Hisashi Saji, Kuniharu Miyajima, Jitsuo Usuda, Osamu Uchida, Naohiro Kajiwara, Tatsuo Ohira, Takashi Hirano, Harubumi Kato, and Norihiko Ikeda Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1583-1588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factor Comparison and Clinical Analysis of Early and Late Bronchopleural Fistula After Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Surgery
	Q.V. Jichen, Guangyu Chen, Gening Jiang, Jian Ding, Wen Gao, and Chang Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1589-1593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for the Treatment of Lung Neoplasm: Experience in 100 Consecutive Patients
	Arjun Pennathur, James D. Luketich, Dwight E. Heron, Matthew J. Schuchert, Steven Burton, Ghulam Abbas, William E. Gooding, Peter F. Ferson, Cihat Ozhasoglu, Sebastien Gilbert, Rodney J. Landreneau, and Neil A. Christie Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1594-1600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Image-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Neoplasm in 100 Consecutive Patients by a Thoracic Surgical Service
	Arjun Pennathur, Ghulam Abbas, William E. Gooding, Matthew J. Schuchert, Sebastien Gilbert, Neil A. Christie, Rodney J. Landreneau, and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1601-1608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Transplantation and Donation After Cardiac Death: A Single Center Experience
	Varun Puri, Masina Scavuzzo, Tracey Guthrie, Ramsey Hachem, Alexander S. Krupnick, Daniel Kreisel, G. Alexander Patterson, and Bryan F. Meyers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1609-1615. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival After Single Versus Bilateral Lung Transplantation for High-Risk Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis
	Eric S. Weiss, Jeremiah G. Allen, Christian A. Merlo, John V. Conte, and Ashish S. Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1616-1626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgery for Recurrent Pectus Deformities
	Theresa D. Luu, Brian E. Kogon, Seth D. Force, Kamal A. Mansour, and Daniel L. Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1627-1631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Pleura: An Analysis of 110 Patients Treated in a Single Institution
	Giuseppe Cardillo, Luigi Carbone, Francesco Carleo, Nicola Masala, Paolo Graziano, Antonio Bray, and Massimo Martelli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1632-1637. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Maximal Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: Effect of Maximal Resection on Late Neurologic Outcome and Predictors of Disease Remission
	Christos Prokakis, Efstratios Koletsis, Stavroula Salakou, Efstratios Apostolakis, Nikolaos Baltayiannis, Antonios Chatzimichalis, Theodoros Papapetropoulos, and Dimitrios Dougenis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1638-1645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Cameron Wright Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Colon Interposition After Esophagectomy With Extended Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Cancer
	Shinji Mine, Harushi Udagawa, Kenji Tsutsumi, Yoshihiro Kinoshita, Masaki Ueno, Kazuhisa Ehara, and Syusuke Haruta Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1647-1653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Donald E. Low Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1653-1654. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Microcirculatory Alterations in Cardiac Surgery: Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Anesthesia
	Daniel De Backer, Marc-Jacques Dubois, Denis Schmartz, Marc Koch, Anne Ducart, Luc Barvais, and Jean-Louis Vincent Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1396-1403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Choice of Conduit for the Right Coronary System: 8-Year Analysis of Radial Artery Patency and Clinical Outcomes Trial
	Ignatius E. Hadinata, Philip A.R. Hayward, David L. Hare, George S. Matalanis, Siven Seevanayagam, Alexander Rosalion, and Brian F. Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1404-1409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Transfusion and Pulmonary Morbidity After Cardiac Surgery
	Colleen Koch, Liang Li, Priscilla Figueroa, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Lars Svensson, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1410-1418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Myocardial Perfusion and Thickening After Off-Pump Revascularization: 5-Year Follow-Up
	Chang Young Kim, Ho Young Hwang, Jin Chul Paeng, Dong Soo Lee, and Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1419-1425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Plasma Amyloid β42 and Amyloid β40 Levels Are Associated With Early Cognitive Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery
	Lisbeth A. Evered, Brendan S. Silbert, David A. Scott, Paul Maruff, Katrina M. Laughton, Irene Volitakis, Tiffany Cowie, Robert A. Cherny, Colin L. Masters, and Qiao-Xin Li Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1426-1432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Charles W. Hogue Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1432. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Three-Group Model to Predict Mortality in Emergent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Bernhard C. Danner, Vassilios N. Didilis, Tomislav Stojanovic, Aron Popov, Marius Grossmann, Ralf Seipelt, and Friedrich A. Schöndube Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1433-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Aggressive Lipid Controlling Therapy for Preventing Saphenous Vein Graft Disease
	Mitsumasa Hata, Tadateru Takayama, Akira Sezai, Isamu Yoshitake, Atsushi Hirayama, and Kazutomo Minami Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1440-1444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Randomized Prospective Study Comparing Conventional Subcuticular Skin Closure With Dermabond Skin Glue After Saphenous Vein Harvesting
	Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, Osman Najam, Ursalan A. Khan, Paul Waterworth, James E. Fildes, and Nizar Yonan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1445-1449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ivar Risnes Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1450. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diabetes Mellitus and Long-Term Outcome in Heart Failure Patients After Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Serenella Castelvecchio, Marco Ranucci, Marisa Di Donato, and Lorenzo Menicanti Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1451-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Left Ventricular Assist Device Bridging on Posttransplant Outcomes
	Jay D. Pal, Valentino Piacentino, Angela D. Cuevas, Tim Depp, Mani A. Daneshmand, Adrian F. Hernandez, G. Michael Felker, Andrew J. Lodge, Joseph G. Rogers, and Carmelo A. Milano Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1457-1461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of a Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device in Decision Making for a Cardiac Transplant Program
	William T. Brinkman, Jed E. Rosenthal, Eric Eichhorn, Todd M. Dewey, Mitchell J. Magee, Darinka S. Savor, Angela G. Riley, Syma L. Prince, Christine M. Worley, Morley A. Herbert, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1462-1466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hans Joachim Geissler Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1466-1467. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With Very High Risk for Conventional Aortic Valve Replacement
	Matthias Thielmann, Daniel Wendt, Holger Eggebrecht, Philipp Kahlert, Parwis Massoudy, Markus Kamler, Raimund Erbel, Heinz Jakob, and Stefan Sack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1468-1474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Todd M. Dewey Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1474-1475. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanical Strain and the Aortic Valve: Influence on Fibroblasts, Extracellular Matrix, and Potential Stenosis
	Sven Lehmann, Thomas Walther, Jörg Kempfert, Ardawan Rastan, Jens Garbade, Stefan Dhein, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1476-1483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Materials Used in Aortic Arch Reconstruction
	Dominique Tremblay, Tiffany Zigras, Raymond Cartier, Louis Leduc, Jagdish Butany, Rosaire Mongrain, and Richard L. Leask Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1484-1491. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Clinical Experience and Echocardiographic Results With a New Semirigid Mitral Annuloplasty Ring: The Sorin Memo 3D
	Pier Giorgio Bruno, Cristian Leva, Luisa Santambrogio, Ilaria Lazzarini, Giorgio Musazzi, Gianfranco Del Rosso, and Germano Di Credico Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1492-1498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Saddle Shape of the Mitral Annulus Reduces Systolic Strains on the P2 Segment of the Posterior Mitral Leaflet
	Muralidhar Padala, Ross A. Hutchison, Laura R. Croft, Jorge H. Jimenez, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Michael S. Sacks, and Ajit P. Yoganathan Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1499-1504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jerry Braun Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1504-1505. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Temperature Dependence of Cerebral Blood Flow for Isolated Regions of the Brain During Selective Cerebral Perfusion in Pigs
	Justus T. Strauch, Peter L. Haldenwang, Katharina Müllem, Miriam Schmalz, Oliver Liakopoulos, Hildegard Christ, Jürgen H. Fischer, and Thorsten Wahlers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1506-1513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Davide Pacini Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1514. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simplified Management of Hemodialysis-Dependent Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
	Yoshiyuki Takami, Kazuyoshi Tajima, Noritaka Okada, Kei Fujii, Yoshimasa Sakai, Makoto Hibino, and Hisaaki Munakata Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1515-1519. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial of the FloSeal Matrix Sealant in Cardiac Surgery
	Giuseppe Nasso, Felice Piancone, Raffaele Bonifazi, Vito Romano, Giuseppe Visicchio, Carlo Maria De Filippo, Barbara Impiombato, Flavio Fiore, Francesco Bartolomucci, Francesco Alessandrini, and Giuseppe Speziale Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1520-1526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Current Surgical Management of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm in Children and Young Adults
	Masamichi Ono, Heidi Goerler, Dietmar Boethig, Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck, and Thomas Breymann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1527-1533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion] [CME]
A Comparative Study of Mechanical and Homograft Prostheses in the Pulmonary Position
	Jürgen Hörer, Manfred Vogt, Ulrich Stierle, Julie Cleuziou, Zsolt Prodan, Christian Schreiber, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1534-1539. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Bruno Messmer Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1539-1540. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ring-Enforced Right Ventricle-to-Pulmonary Artery Conduit in Norwood Stage I Reduces Proximal Conduit Stenosis
	Christian Schreiber, Jelena Kasnar-Samprec, Jürgen Hörer, Andreas Eicken, Julie Cleuziou, Zsolt Prodan, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1541-1545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardiectomy for Pericarditis in the Pediatric Population
	Jess L. Thompson, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, Frank Cetta, Jae K. Oh, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1546-1550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Closure of Postoperative Residual Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects
	Ming-Biao Gu, Yuan Bai, Xian-Xian Zhao, Xing Zheng, Wei-Ping Li, and Yong-Wen Qin Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1551-1555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Subaortic Stenosis in an Adult Caused by Two Discrete Membranes: A Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Visualization
	Timotheos G. Kelpis, Vlasis N. Ninios, Petros S. Dardas, and Antonis A. Pitsis Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1703. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minocycline-Induced Pigmentation of the Aortic Valve and Sinuses of Valsalva
	Elizabeth Belcher, Manish Soni, Fazil Azeem, Mary N. Sheppard, and Mario Petrou Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1704. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

A New Epicardial Lesion Set for Minimal Access Left Atrial Maze: The Dallas Lesion Set
	James R. Edgerton, Warren M. Jackman, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1655-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Calcium Phosphate Cements Improve Bone Density When Used in Osteoporotic Sternums
	Derek D. Muehrcke, Will M. Shimp, and Rafael Aponte-Lopez Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1658-1661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Psychosocial Challenges in the Elderly
	Paula Marcus Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e48-e49. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Implantation of CoreValve Aortic Prostheses in Patients With a Mechanical Mitral Valve
	Giuseppe Bruschi, Federico De Marco, Jacopo Oreglia, Paola Colombo, Pasquale Fratto, Francesca Lullo, Roberto Paino, Maria Frigerio, Luigi Martinelli, and Silvio Klugmann Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e50-e52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Tamponade: Chylopericardium Presenting 2 Weeks After Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement Through a Median Sternotomy
	Nnamdi Nwaejike, Wail O. El-Amin, and James Kuo Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e53-e55. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Bridging to Living-Donor Lobar Lung Transplantation
	Kentaroh Miyoshi, Takahiro Oto, Mikio Okazaki, Masaomi Yamane, Shinichi Toyooka, Keiji Goto, Yoshifumi Sano, Shunji Sano, and Shinichiro Miyoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e56-e57. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Uncommon Etiology of an Anterior Chest Wall Mass
	Gary S. Schwartz, Liliana Rios, Tracy Zivin-Tutela, Faiz Y. Bhora, and Cliff P. Connery Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:e58-e59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Transapical Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient With a Previous Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement
	Maximilian Scherner, Justus T. Strauch, Peter L. Haldenwang, Frank Baer, and Thorsten Wahlers Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1662-1663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Post-Traumatic Rupture of the Anterolateral Papillary Muscle
	Giovanni Domenico Cresce, Alessandro Favaro, Augusto D'Onofrio, Caterina Piccin, Paolo Magagna, Massimo Spanghero, and Alessandro Fabbri Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1664-1666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prophylactic Use of Factor IX Concentrate in a Jehovah's Witness Patient
	Daniel Bolliger, Gautam Sreeram, Alexander Duncan, Ross J. Molinaro, Fania Szlam, Edward P. Chen, and Kenichi A. Tanaka Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1666-1668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of a Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm in Cogan's Syndrome
	Theodosios E. Bisdas, Omke E. Teebken, Mathias Wilhelmi, Joachim Lotz, Martin Bredt, Axel Haverich, and Maximilian A. Pichlmaier Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1668-1670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Thrombosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm During Cardiac Surgery
	Fadia Haddad, Alexandre Yazigi, Issam El-Rassi, Samia Madi-Jebara, Khalil Jabbour, Victor Jebara, and Naji Al Ayle Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1670-1671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Syphilitic Aortitis: An Uncommon Cause of Acquired Aortopulmonary Fistula
	Srilakshmi M. Adhyapak, Arun K. Haridas, Mogalur C. Yeriswamy, Mysore J. Santosh, Gurappa G. Shetty, Kiron Varghese, Chandrakant B. Patil, Shamanna S. Iyengar, and Sunil Joshi Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1672-1674. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fibrosing Mediastinitis and Occlusion of Pulmonary Veins After Radiofrequency Ablation
	Zeena Makhija, Francis Murgatroyd, Nicholas Gall, Michael T. Marrinan, Ranjit Deshpande, and Sujal R. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1674-1676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Parallel Application of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and the CardioWest Total Artificial Heart as a Bridge to Transplant
	Eric Anderson, Dawn Jaroszewski, Christopher Pierce, Patrick DeValeria, and Francisco Arabia Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1676-1678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Aneurysm in a Child With Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Syndrome
	Ramin Jamshidi, Lisa K. Hornberger, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1678-1680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Symptomatic Neonate With Tetralogy of Fallot, an Absent Pulmonary Valve, and a Single Coronary Artery With a Major Fistula
	Noriyoshi Kajihara, Toshihide Asou, Yuko Takeda, Yoshimichi Kosaka, Minoru Matsuhama, Yasuko Onakatomi, Sadamitsu Yanagi, and Seiyo Yasui Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1680-1683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Duplicate Mitral Valve in an Infant With Shone's Anomaly
	Riza Turkoz, Canan Ayabakan, Can Vuran, Oguz Omay, Selman Vefa Yildirim, and N. Kursad Tokel Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1683-1685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isolated Subclavian Artery: Anatomical and Surgical Considerations
	Igor E. Konstantinov, Pankaj Saxena, Yves d'Udekem, and Christian P. Brizard Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1685-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Atrioseptostomy for Right Heart Failure After Left Pneumonectomy
	Thomas D'Annoville, Ludovic Canaud, Charles Marty-Ané, Pierre Alric, Catherine Sportouch, Jean-Marc Frapier, and Jean-Philippe Berthet Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1687-1689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Infected Residual Pleural Space After Pulmonary Resection With Autologous Platelet-Leukocyte Gel
	Tiziano De Giacomo, Daniele Diso, Giancarlo Ferrazza, Federico Venuta, Federico Francioni, and Giorgio F. Coloni Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1689-1691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Endobronchial Seal of Surgical Bronchopleural Fistulas Using BioGlue
	Harpreet Ranu, Timothy Gatheral, Abhijat Sheth, Edward E.J. Smith, and Brendan P. Madden Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1691-1692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cystic Seminoma With Elevated Value of Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 in Tumor Fluid Mimicking Cystic Teratoma
	Cheng-Ken Tsai, Tsai-Wang Huang, Chun-Chang Li, Chih-Ming Hsieh, Shih-Chin Lee, Yeung-Leung Cheng, and Herng-Sheng Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1693-1695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lipoblastoma: A Rare Mediastinal Tumor
	Alsmady Moaath, Ennab Raed, Rashadan Mohammad, and Saleem Mohammad Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1695-1697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two Cases of an Enormous Single-Lung Metastasis From Synovial Sarcoma
	Ilan Bar and Michael Papiashvilli Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1697-1698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of a Postesophagectomy Bronchogastric Tube Fistula With Polyglactin Mesh Supported With a Muscle Flap
	Giuseppe Marulli, Romeo Bardini, Luigi Bortolotti, Abdel-Mohsen Hamad, and Federico Rea Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1698-1700. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Rare Complication of Esophageal Stent: Spinal Epidural Abscess
	Chia-Ying Li, Wei-Chou Chen, Shih-Hung Yang, and Yung-Chie Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1700-1702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

A Modified Composite Valve Dacron Graft for Prevention of Postoperative Bleeding From the Proximal Anastomosis After Bentall Procedure
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, and Xi-Jie Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1705-1707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double-Valve Endocarditis Homograft and Patch Repair
	Morteza Tavakkoli Hosseini, Antonios Kourliouros, and Mazin Sarsam Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1708-1709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Approach to Repair of Pulmonary Venous Baffle Obstruction After Atrial Switch Operation
	Basar Sareyyupoglu, Harold M. Burkhart, Donald J. Hagler, Joseph A. Dearani, Allison Cabalka, Frank Cetta, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1710-1711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Flap Closure of the Right Lower Lobe Bronchus
	Richard J. McGregor, Douglas West, and William S. Walker Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1712-1713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Cell-Based Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease: A Clinical Update
	Jeremy L. Herrmann, Aaron M. Abarbanell, Brent R. Weil, Yue Wang, Meijing Wang, Jiangning Tan, and Daniel R. Meldrum Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1714-1722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

When Is the Request of a Surrogate Too Unreasonable to Follow?
	Kenneth Prager Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1723. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Thomas D'Amico, Mark J. Krasna, Diane Krasna, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1723-1724. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is There Any Prospective, Randomized Study to Confirm Significantly Better Angiographic Radial Artery Conduit Patency Compared With Saphenous Vein Graft Patency?
	Dusko Nezic, Aleksandar Knezevic, Slobodan Micovic, and Miomir Jovic Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1724-1725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Anoar Zacharias and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Patent Left Internal Thoracic Artery Should Not Be Dissected or Clamped During Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
	Manuel Galiñanes and Andrej Sosnowski Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1725-1726. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanism of Delayed Aortic Injury in Left-Sided Rib Fractures
	Edward W.K. Peng and Pradip K. Sarkar Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1726. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Vito Domenico Bruno and Timothy J.P. Batchelor Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1726-1727. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Direct True Lumen Cannulation in Surgery for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Is a Valuable but Risky Alternative
	Scott D. Lick and Andras Kollar Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1727. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Lars O. Conzelmann, Nalan Kayhan, Uwe Mehlhorn, Ernst Weigang, Manfred Dahm, and Christian F. Vahl Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1727-1728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
On the Association Between Body Mass Index and Barrett's Esophagus
	Michael B. Cook, Darren C. Greenwood, Laura J. Hardie, David Forman, and Christopher P. Wild Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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