Editorials:

Cyclosporin A in Reperfusion Injury: Not Opening to Cell Death Knocking at the Door?
	Eloisa Arbustini and Jagat Narula Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1349-1351. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Donor Factors Are Associated With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome After Lung Transplantation
	Sara A. Hennessy, Tjasa Hranjec, Brian R. Swenson, Benjamin D. Kozower, David R. Jones, Gorav Ailawadi, Irving L. Kron, and Christine L. Lau Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1555-1562. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Versus Open Thoracotomy Lobectomy in a Cohort of 13,619 Patients
	Raja R. Gopaldas, Faisal G. Bakaeen, Tam K. Dao, Garrett L. Walsh, Stephen G. Swisher, and Danny Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1563-1570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Segmentectomy: A Safe and Effective Procedure
	Bradley G. Leshnower, Daniel L. Miller, Felix G. Fernandez, Allan Pickens, and Seth D. Force Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1571-1576. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Mediastinoscopy Compared With Conventional Mediastinoscopy: Are We Doing Better?
	Masaki Anraku, Ryo Miyata, Christopher Compeau, and Yaron Shargall Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1577-1581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael Maddaus Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1581. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial Ultrasound for Lung Cancer Staging: How Many Stations Should Be Sampled?
	Mark I. Block Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1582-1587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Indications and Results of Anterior Mediastinal Tracheostomy for Malignancies
	Massimo Conti, Lotfi Benhamed, Geoffrey Mortuaire, Dominique Chevalier, Claire Pinçon, and Alain Wurtz Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1588-1595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John R. Handy, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1595-1596. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment for Multidrug-Resistant and Extensive Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
	Min-Woong Kang, Hong Kwan Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Kwhanmien Kim, Young Mog Shim, Won-Jung Koh, and Jhingook Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1597-1602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgery for Pulmonary Aspergilloma in Immunocompetent Patients: No Benefit From Adjuvant Antifungal Pharmacotherapy
	Dariusz Sagan and Kazimierz Gozdziuk Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1603-1610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Dawn E. Jaroszewski Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1610-1611. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preservation of Phrenic Nerve Involved by Stage III Thymoma
	Motoki Yano, Hidefumi Sasaki, Satoru Moriyama, Osamu Kawano, Yu Hikosaka, Akira Masaoka, and Yoshitaka Fujii Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1612-1619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Kazuya Kondo Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1619. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for Adult Cardiac Surgery:

Surgical Repair of Posterior Mitral Valve Prolapse: Implications for Guidelines and Percutaneous Repair
	Douglas R. Johnston, A. Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Brian Griffin, William Stewart, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Lars G. Svensson, Penny L. Houghtaling, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1385-1394. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

When Should Prophylactic Maze Procedure Be Considered in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery?
	John M. Stulak, Rakesh M. Suri, Joseph A. Dearani, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1395-1401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Twenty-Five Year Experience With the St. Jude Medical Mechanical Valve Prosthesis
	J. Matthew Toole, Martha R. Stroud, John M. Kratz, Arthur J. Crumbley, III, Scott M. Bradley, Fred A. Crawford, Jr, and John S. Ikonomidis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1402-1409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement With the Carpentier-Edwards Pericardial Bioprosthesis: Up to 17-Year Follow-Up in 1,000 Patients
	R. Scott McClure, Narendren Narayanasamy, Esther Wiegerinck, Stuart Lipsitz, Ann Maloney, John G. Byrne, Sary F. Aranki, Gregory S. Couper, and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1410-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcomes With the Epicholorohydrin-Modified Porcine Aortic Heart Valve: A 15-Year Follow-Up
	Xufeng Wei, Wei Yi, Wensheng Chen, Xinliang Ma, Wayne Bond Lau, Hongbing Wang, and Dinghua Yi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1417-1424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thrombocytopenia After Aortic Valve Replacement With Freedom Solo Bioprosthesis: A Propensity Study
	Alessandro Piccardo, Dan Rusinaru, Benoit Petitprez, Paul Marticho, Ioana Vaida, Christophe Tribouilloy, and Thierry Caus Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1425-1430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Turki B. Albacker Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1430-1431. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Brucella Endocarditis: 15 Years of Clinical and Surgical Experience
	Ahmet Sasmazel, Ayse Baysal, Ali Fedakar, Onursal Bugra, Mehmet Özkokeli, Fuat Büyükbayrak, Cüneyt Keles, Sinan Göçer, Hasan Sunar, and Rahmi Zeybek Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1432-1436. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Rheumatic Heart Disease
	Leonid Sternik, David Luria, Michael Glikson, Ateret Malachy, Maya First, and Ehud Raanani Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1437-1442. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simplified David Reimplantation With Reduction of Anular Size and Creation of Artificial Sinuses
	Lars G. Svensson, Maxwell Cooper, Lillian H. Batizy, and Edward R. Nowicki Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1443-1447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrograde and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion: Results in Short Elective Arch Reconstructive Times
	Rita Karianna Milewski, Davide Pacini, G. William Moser, Patrick Moeller, Doreen Cowie, Wilson Y. Szeto, Y. Joseph Woo, Nimesh Desai, Luca Di Marco, Alberto Pochettino, Roberto Di Bartolomeo, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1448-1457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Survival After Open Repair of Chronic Distal Aortic Dissection
	Stefano Zoli, Christian D. Etz, Fabian Roder, Christoph S. Mueller, Robert M. Brenner, Carol A. Bodian, Gabriele Di Luozzo, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1458-1466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection After Previous Cardiac Surgery
	Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Taek-Yeon Lee, Jon-Cecil Walkes, Larry R. Kaiser, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1467-1474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Debranching With Endovascular Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms: A Comparison With Open Repair
	Himanshu J. Patel, Gilbert R. Upchurch, Jr, Jonathan L. Eliason, Enrique Criado, John Rectenwald, David M. Williams, and G. Michael Deeb Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1475-1481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnostic Value of Hemoglobin A1c and Fasting Plasma Glucose Levels in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients With Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus
	Hayrettin Tekumit, Ali Riza Cenal, Adil Polat, Kemal Uzun, Cenk Tataroglu, and Esat Akinci Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1482-1487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Anthony P. Furnary Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1487-1488. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Aprotinin on Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
	Xianqiang Wang, Zhe Zheng, Hushan Ao, Shiju Zhang, Yang Wang, Hao Zhang, and Shengshou Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1489-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion a Risk Factor for Long-Term Outcome After Minimally Invasive Bypass Grafting of the Left Anterior Descending Artery?
	David M. Holzhey, Stephan Jacobs, Thomas Walther, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Volkmar Falk Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1496-1501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinitis After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Risk Factors and Long-Term Survival
	Ivar Risnes, Michael Abdelnoor, Sven M. Almdahl, and Jan L. Svennevig Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1502-1509. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1510. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cell Saver for On-pump Coronary Operations Reduces Systemic Inflammatory Markers: A Randomized Trial
	Sune Damgaard, Claus H. Nielsen, Lars W. Andersen, Klaus Bendtzen, Michael Tvede, and Daniel A. Steinbrüchel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1511-1517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Donor Heart Preservation in an Empty Beating State Under Mild Hypothermia
	Hui Lin, Ansheng Mo, Fan Zhang, Ailan Huang, Zhaoke Wen, Shengjin Ling, Yanyan Hu, Yifang Zhou, and Changchao Lu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1518-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Significance of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function on Outcomes After Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Akira Marui, Takeshi Nishina, Yoshiaki Saji, Kazuhiro Yamazaki, Takeshi Shimamoto, Tadashi Ikeda, and Ryuzo Sakata Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1524-1531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
In Vivo Fluorometric Assessment of Cyclosporine on Mitochondrial Function During Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion
	Muneaki Matsubara, Mahsa Ranji, Bradley G. Leshnower, Mio Noma, Sarah J. Ratcliffe, Britton Chance, Robert C. Gorman, and Joseph H. Gorman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1532-1537. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Interstitial Plasmin Activity With Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid: Temporal and Regional Heterogeneity
	Daryl L. Reust, Scott T. Reeves, James H. Abernathy, III, Jennifer A. Dixon, William F. Gaillard, Jr, Rupak Mukherjee, Christine N. Koval, Robert E. Stroud, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1538-1545. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
First Finite Element Model of the Left Ventricle With Mitral Valve: Insights Into Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Jonathan F. Wenk, Zhihong Zhang, Guangming Cheng, Deepak Malhotra, Gabriel Acevedo-Bolton, Mike Burger, Takamaro Suzuki, David A. Saloner, Arthur W. Wallace, Julius M. Guccione, and Mark B. Ratcliffe Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1546-1553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jerry Braun Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1554. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Reoperations After Repair of Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect: A 45-Year Single-Center Experience
	John M. Stulak, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, Frank Cetta, Roxann D. Barnes, Heidi M. Connolly, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1352-1359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Double-Root Translocation for Double-Outlet Right Ventricle With Noncommitted Ventricular Septal Defect or Double-Outlet Right Ventricle With Subpulmonary Ventricular Septal Defect Associated With Pulmonary Stenosis: An Optimized Solution
	Shengshou Hu, Yongquan Xie, Shoujun Li, Xu Wang, Fuxia Yan, Yongqing Li, Zhongdong Hua, and Yan Li Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1360-1365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	François G. Lacour-Gayet Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1365. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ross-Konno Procedure With Mitral Valve Surgery
	Norihiko Oka, Osman Al-Radi, Abdullah A. Alghamdi, Siho Kim, and Christopher A. Caldarone Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1366-1370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Outcomes in Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Demonstrate the Superiority of Multisinus Aortoplasty
	Sunjay Kaushal, Carl Lewis Backer, Shivani Patel, Jeffrey G. Gossett, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1371-1377. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Association of Hemoglobin and Transfusion With Outcome After Operations for Hypoplastic Left Heart
	Jaime Blackwood, Ari R. Joffe, Charlene M.T. Robertson, Irina A. Dinu, Gwen Alton, Karen Penner, David B. Ross, Ivan M. Rebeyka Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-up Group Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1378-1384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Noncomplicated Large Complex Tear in an Aneurysmal Marfan Ascending Aorta
	Samuel Bruls, Vincent Radermacher, Laurence De Leval, David Derouck, Eric Nellessen, Jean-Olivier Defraigne, and Marc A. Radermecker Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1674. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Cardiac Masses: An Amazing Complication of Ulcerative Colitis
	Mohammad Hossein Mandegar, Mahmood Eftekharzadeh, and Farideh Roshanali Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1675. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
"Pseudoaneurysm" of the Superior Vena Cava: An Unusual Complication After Surgical Replacement of the Ascending Aorta
	Pietro Sedati, Iacopo Carbone, Fabio Miraldi, Carlo Catalano, and Bruno Beomonte Zobel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1676. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Use of an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Patch as an Artificial Leaflet in Mitral Valve Plasty: An Early Experience
	Toshiaki Ito, Atsuo Maekawa, Koji Yamana, Tomo Yoshizumi, and Masatoshi Sunada Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1620-1624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Junjiro Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1624. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Awake Single-Access (Uniportal) Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules in a Complete Ambulatory Setting
	Gaetano Rocco, Vincenzo Romano, Rosanna Accardo, Alfonso Tempesta, Carmine La Manna, Antonello La Rocca, Nicola Martucci, Massimiliano D' Aiuto, and Emilia Polimeno Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1625-1627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Andrew C. Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1628. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Combination of Right Atrial and Left Ventricular Myxoma
	Askin Ali Korkmaz, Burak Tamtekin, Burak Onan, Ali Soner Demir, Mustafa Guden, and Yesim Uckurt Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e33-e35. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Rare Case of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia With Ectopic Liver and Absent Pericardium
	Ganesh S. Kamath, Shirish Borkar, Aman Chauhan, Bedjirgi Chidanand, Nitin Kashyap, and Raj Warrier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e36-e37. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Atrial Septal Defect With Eisenmenger Syndrome After Long-Term Sildenafil Therapy
	Young-Hwue Kim, Jeong Jin Yu, Tae-Jin Yun, Yonghee Lee, Yong Beom Kim, Hyung Soon Choi, Won Kyoung Jhang, Hong Ju Shin, Jeong-Jun Park, Dong-Man Seo, Jae-Kon Ko, and In-Sook Park Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1629-1630. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resolution of Heart Block After Surgical Removal of an Amplatzer Device
	Joseph B. Clark, Devyani Chowdhury, Linda B. Pauliks, and Howard S. Weber Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1631-1633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Presentation of a Post-Traumatic Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm in a Child
	Andrew Currie, Prem Venugopal, Nicholas Hayes, Shakeel Qureshi, and Conal Austin Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1633-1635. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pituitary Apoplexy After Cardiac Surgery
	Mete Hidiroglu, Aslihan Kucuker, Erhan Ucaroglu, Seref A. Kucuker, and Erol Sener Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1635-1637. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nifekalant Hydrochloride Terminated Electrical Storms After Coronary Surgery
	Kazuhiro Kurisu, Manabu Hisahara, Hirofumi Onitsuka, Masatoshi Sekiya, Masaki Ikeuchi, Toshiyuki Kozai, and Yoshitoshi Urabe Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1637-1639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of an Infected Pacemaker Pocket With an Antimicrobial Envelope
	J. Alberto Lopez Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1639-1641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intravenous Leiomyomatosis With Intracardiac Extension
	Chaoji Zhang, Qi Miao, Xingrong Liu, Heng Zhang, Guotao Ma, Guangjun Chen, and Haibo Deng Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1641-1643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fatal Outcome of Recombinant Factor VIIa in Heart Transplantation With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
	Thomas Syburra, Mario Lachat, Michele Genoni, and Markus J. Wilhelm Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1643-1645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Peginterferon -2b and Acute Allograft Failure in a Heart Transplant Recipient
	Bing-Yen Wang, Hsiao-Huang Chang, I.-Ming Chen, Chun-Che Shih, and An-Hang Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1645-1647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lipomatous Hypertrophy of the Intraatrial Septum Resulting in Right Atrial Inflow Obstruction and Atrial Flutter
	Jennifer A. Dickerson, Macy Smith, Steven Kalbfleisch, and Michael S. Firstenberg Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1647-1649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Cardiac Perforation After Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale Mimicking Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Evaldas Girdauskas, Mahmoud Diab, Maria-Anna Secknus, Michael A. Borger, and Thomas Kuntze Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1649-1651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stent Grafting for Giant Bronchial Artery Aneurysm Disguised as an Aneurysm With Multiple Feeding Arteries
	Yosuke Takahashi, Yasushi Tsutsumi, Osamu Monta, Keitaro Kohshi, Hirokazu Ohashi, Kazuo Shimamura, and Keigo Osuga Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1652-1654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outside the Box: Extra-Pericardial Tamponade Due to Acute Recurrence of Hiatus Hernia
	John P.R. Moore and John F. Fraser Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1654-1656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival of a Free Jejunal Flap With Venous Occlusion
	Takashi Hirano, Keigo Fujita, Satoru Kodama, Shinsuke Takeno, and Masashi Suzuki Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1656-1659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Invading the Gastroesophageal Junction
	Simon C. Chow, Ayoub Nahal, Serge Mayrand, and Lorenzo E. Ferri Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1659-1661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis of the Sternum
	Raymond C. Shields, Francis C. Nichols, William G. Buchta, and Paul L. Claus Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1661-1663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Calcineurin Inhibitor-Related Cholestasis Complicating Lung Transplantation
	Takahiro Oto, Mikio Okazaki, Ken Takata, Moritoki Egi, Masaomi Yamane, Shinichi Toyooka, Yoshifumi Sano, Gregory I. Snell, Keiji Goto, and Shinichiro Miyoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1664-1665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lung Complicated by Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
	Arun C. Nachiappan, Amita Sharma, Jo-Anne O. Shepard, and Michael Lanuti Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1665-1667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Subcutaneous Air of the Face and Neck
	Elbert Kuo, David Ding, Jennifer Bell Zoole, G. Alexander Patterson, and Traves D. Crabtree Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1667-1670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extensive Tracheobronchitis and Lung Perforation After Alkaline Caustic Aspiration
	Chung-Chieh Huang, Hurng-Sheng Wu, and Yung-Chie Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1670-1673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

A Novel Innominate Vein-to-Common Atrium Fenestration at Fontan Completion
	Thomas S. Mir, Florian Arndt, Patrick von Samson, Lisa Philipp, Clivia Schnegg, Götz Mueller, and Ali Dodge-Khatami Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e38-e40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Stage Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect and Severe Tracheomalacia by Aortopexy and Posterior Tracheal Wall Stabilization
	Ching-Chia Wang, Chun-Wei Lu, Chun-An Chen, En-Ting Wu, Mei-Hwan Wu, Shoei-Shen Wang, and Shu-Chien Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1677-1678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double Patch Repair Through a Single Ventriculotomy for Ischemic Ventricular Septal Defects
	Philippe Primo Caimmi, Elena Grossini, Emmanouil Ioannis Kapetanakis, Roberta Boido, Corinne Coppo, Francesco Scappellato, Giovanni Vacca, and Giovanni Teodori Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1679-1681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Folding Leaflet: A Simple Method for Neochordal Repair
	Rafael García-Fuster, Oscar Gil, Alejandro Vazquez, Aritz García, and Juan Martínez-León Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1682-1684. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Modified Technique of Anastomosis Between Dissected Aortic Stump and a Dacron Tube Graft: The Suture Line Inclusion Technique
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, and Xi-Jie Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1685-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open-Branched Stent Graft Placement Makes Total Arch Replacement Easier for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, Guo-Feng Yang, Gui-Can Zhang, Hua Cao, and Qi-Min Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1688-1690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Solving the Problem of Difficult Stent Removal Due to Tissue Ingrowth in Partially Uncovered Esophageal Self-Expanding Metal Stents
	Felix B. Langer, Sebastian F. Schoppmann, Gerhard Prager, Franz M. Riegler, and Johannes Zacherl Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1691-1692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

The Legends Behind Cardiothoracic Surgical Instruments
	Gorav Ailawadi, Alykhan S. Nagji, and David R. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1693-1700. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery: By S. Bert Litwin. 2007, New York City, New York, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 479 pp, illustrated, $249.00 ISBN: 0-387-35415-8
	Kirk R. Kanter Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1708. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Quality Improvement and Cardiac Critical Care
	Kevin W. Lobdell, Robert M. Stiegel, Mark Reames, Jeko Madjarov, David M. Ellerbe, James Hunter, and Eric Skipper Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1701. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Rakesh C. Arora, Kanwal K. Kumar Cardiovascular Health Research In Manitoba (CHaRM) Investigator Group Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1701-1702. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Decompression Syndrome: A Term for a Well-Defined but Rather Underreported Complication of Pericardial Drainage
	Dimitrios C. Angouras and Theodosios Dosios Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1702-1703. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Darryl S. Weiman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1703. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Statin Treatment Really Remove the Need for Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts?
	Enoch Akowuah and George Asimakopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1703. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Michel Carrier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1704. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sequential Saphenous Vein Conduits for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Long-Term Survival and Angiographic Results
	Dusko Nezic, Aleksandar Knezevic, Slobodan Micovic, and Miomir Jovic Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1704-1705. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Thomas A. Schwann and Robert H. Habib Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1705. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternocutaneous Fistulas After Cardiac Surgery
	Khaled E. Al-Ebrahim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1705-1706. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Johan Sjögren Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1706. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changes in Pulmonary Function Tests After Neoadjuvant Therapy Predict Postoperative Complications: DLCO/VA% is More Important Than Predicted Postoperative %DLCO?
	Shin-ichi Takeda Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1706-1707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Ayesha S. Bryant and Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

Editorial Board Changes
	Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1347-1348. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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