Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Impending Loss of Insurance Coverage is an Indication to Proceed With Complex, Expensive Surgery
	Anthony L. Estrera, Sharon Ikonomidis, John S. Ikonomidis, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1709-1716. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

The 30- Versus 90-Day Operative Mortality After Pulmonary Resection
	Ayesha S. Bryant, Kyle Rudemiller, and Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1717-1723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Diagnostic Characteristics of a Serum Biomarker in Patients With Positron Emission Tomography Scans
	Eric L. Grogan, Stephen Deppen, Chad V. Pecot, Joe B. Putnam, Jr, Jonathan C. Nesbitt, Yu Shyr, Rama Rajanbabu, Bridget Ory, Eric S. Lambright, and Pierre P. Massion Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1724-1729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lymph Node Evaluation in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Versus Lobectomy by Thoracotomy
	Chadrick E. Denlinger, Felix Fernandez, Bryan F. Meyers, Wande Pratt, Jennifer Bell Zoole, G. Alexander Patterson, A. Sasha Krupnick, Daniel Kreisel, and Traves Crabtree Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1730-1736. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Segmental Bronchial Sleeve Resection: Preserving All Lung Parenchyma for Benign/Low-Grade Neoplasms
	Sinasi Yavuzer, Cabir Yüksel, and Hakan Kutlay Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1737-1743. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Photodynamic Laser Therapy for Lesions in the Airway
	Douglas J. Minnich, Ayesha S. Bryant, Adam Dooley, and Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1744-1749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma: Rationale for Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring
	Dariusz Sagan and Kazimierz Gozdziuk Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1750-1755. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Guidelines for Donor Lung Selection: Time for Revision?
	Karl G. Reyes, David P. Mason, Lucy Thuita, Edward R. Nowicki, Sudish C. Murthy, Gösta B. Pettersson, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1756-1765. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Synergistic Protection in Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury With Calcineurin and Thrombin Inhibition
	Anton S. McCourtie, Heather E. Merry, Patrick S. Wolf, Elizabeth FitzSullivan, John C. Keech, Alexander S. Farivar, and Michael S. Mulligan Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1766-1771. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Victor E. Laubach Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1771-1772. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Suppression of Inflammatory Cytokines During Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion With an Adsorbent Membrane
	Tomokazu Kakishita, Takahiro Oto, Shiro Hori, Kentaroh Miyoshi, Shinji Otani, Sumiharu Yamamoto, Naohisa Waki, Osamu Yoshida, Mikio Okazaki, Masaomi Yamane, Shinichi Toyooka, Yoshifumi Sano, and Shinichiro Miyoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1773-1779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Dirk E.M. Van Raemdonck, Caroline Meers, Arne Neyrinck, and Filip Rega Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1779-1781. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Surgical Procedures Supported by a Pumpless Interventional Lung Assist
	Karsten Wiebe, Jochen Poeling, Matthias Arlt, Alois Philipp, Daniele Camboni, Stefan Hofmann, and Christof Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1782-1788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent, Nonmalignant Tracheoesophageal Fistulas and the Need for Surgical Improvisation
	Áron Altorjay, Mihály Mucs, Miklós Rüll, Zoltán Tihanyi, Balázs Hamvas, László Madácsy, and Balázs Paál Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1789-1796. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	C. Peter Clarke Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1796. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison Between Established and the Worldwide Esophageal Cancer Collaboration Staging Systems
	Puja Gaur, Wayne L. Hofstetter, B. Nebiyou Bekele, Arlene M. Correa, Reza J. Mehran, David C. Rice, Jack A. Roth, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Thomas W. Rice, and Stephen G. Swisher Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1797-1804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Update on Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Job Opportunities
	David T. Cooke, Faraz Kerendi, Brett A. Mettler, Daniel J. Boffa, John R. Mehall, Walter H. Merrill, and Robert S.D. Higgins Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1853-1859. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Outcomes of Rapid, Minimally Invasive Resection of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Octogenarians
	Mitsumasa Hata, Akira Sezai, Isamu Yoshitake, Shinji Wakui, Kazutomo Minami, and Motomi Shiono Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1860-1864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	R. Scott Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1864-1865. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Echocardiographic Identification of Iatrogenic Injury of the Circumflex Artery During Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
	Joerg Ender, Michael Selbach, Michael A. Borger, Eugen Krohmer, Volkmar Falk, Udo X. Kaisers, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Chirojit Mukherjee Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1866-1872. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Beating Heart Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass
	Sudhir Srivastava, Suresh Gadasalli, Madhava Agusala, Ram Kolluru, Reyna Barrera, Shaune Quismundo, Usha Kreaden, and Valluvan Jeevanandam Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1873-1880. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass May Increase Late Mortality: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
	Hisato Takagi, Masafumi Matsui, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1881-1888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Year Outcomes of Multivessel Revascularization in Very Elderly Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients
	Brett C. Sheridan, Sally C. Stearns, Joseph S. Rossi, Laura P. D'Arcy, Jerome J. Federspiel, and Timothy S. Carey Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1889-1895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Is Superior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents for Patients With Chronic Renal Failure on Hemodialysis
	Gengo Sunagawa, Tatsuhiko Komiya, Nobushige Tamura, Genichi Sakaguchi, Taira Kobayashi, and Takashi Murashita Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1896-1900. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Graft Selection and One-Year Patency Rates in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Toshihiro Fukui, Minoru Tabata, Susumu Manabe, Tomoki Shimokawa, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1901-1905. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accuracy of 64-Slice Multidetector Computed Tomography for Diseased Coronary Artery Graft Detection
	Masato Tochii, Yasushi Takagi, Hirofumi Anno, Ryo Hoshino, Kiyotoshi Akita, Hiroshi Kondo, and Motomi Ando Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1906-1911. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Experience With a Novel Thermosensitive Temporary Coronary Artery Occluder (LeGoo)
	Olivier Bouchot, Robert L. Berger, Jean Pierre Berne, François Brunotte, and Roger Brenot Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1912-1917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Influence of Operative Techniques on the Outcomes of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and Aortic Dilatation
	Rakan I. Nazer, Abdelsalam M. Elhenawy, Shafie S. Fazel, Luis E. Garrido-Olivares, Susan Armstrong, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1918-1924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation Without Angiography: Proof of Concept
	Enrico Ferrari, Christopher Sulzer, Carlo Marcucci, Elena Rizzo, Piergiorgio Tozzi, and Ludwig K. von Segesser Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1925-1932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas Walther and Jörg Kempfert Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1932-1933. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Off-Pump Valve-in-Valve Implantation in Patients With Degenerated Aortic Xenografts
	Jörg Kempfert, Arnaud Van Linden, Axel Linke, Michael A. Borger, Ardawan Rastan, Chirojit Mukherjee, Jörg Ender, Gerhard Schuler, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Thomas Walther Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1934-1941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcomes of Maze Procedure Plus Valve Replacement in Treating Rheumatic Valve Disease Resulting in Atrial Fibrillation
	Ming Wu, Sai Zhang, Aiqiang Dong, Zhongliang He, Suocheng Chen, and Rukun Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1942-1949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Vinay Badhwar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1949-1950. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reconsideration of Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch Definition From the Valve Indexed Effective Orifice Area
	Yoshimasa Sakamoto, Michio Yoshitake, Hirokuni Naganuma, Noriyasu Kawada, Katsushi Kinouchi, and Kazuhiro Hashimoto Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1951-1955. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Race on Survival After Heart Transplantation: An Analysis of More Than 20,000 Patients
	Jeremiah G. Allen, Eric S. Weiss, George J. Arnaoutakis, Stuart D. Russell, William A. Baumgartner, John V. Conte, and Ashish S. Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1956-1964. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resuscitation After Prolonged Cardiac Arrest: Role of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Systemic Hyperkalemia
	Oliver J. Liakopoulos, Bradley S. Allen, Gerald D. Buckberg, Nikola Hristov, Zhongtuo Tan, J. Pablo Villablanca, and Georg Trummer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1972-1979. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1979-1980. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Porcine Pulmonary and Aortic Root Material Properties
	Peter B. Matthews, Ali N. Azadani, Choon-Sik Jhun, Liang Ge, T. Sloane Guy, Julius M. Guccione, and Elaine E. Tseng Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1981-1988. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Raymond Cartier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1988-1989. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hawley H. Seiler Resident Award Paper:

Transcriptional Profile of Brain Injury in Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Jeremiah G. Allen, Eric S. Weiss, Mary Ann Wilson, George J. Arnaoutakis, Mary E. Blue, C. Conover Talbot, Jr, Chunfa Jie, Mary S. Lange, Juan C. Troncoso, Michael V. Johnston, and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1965-1971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Impact of Noncardiac Congenital and Genetic Abnormalities on Outcomes in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Angira Patel, Edward Hickey, Constantine Mavroudis, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Marshall L. Jacobs, Carl L. Backer, Melanie Gevitz, and Constantine D. Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1805-1814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
The Nonfenestrated Extracardiac Fontan Procedure: A Cohort of 145 Patients
	James E. O'Brien, Jr, Jennifer A. Marshall, Anne R. Young, Kristina M. Handley, and Gary K. Lofland Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1815-1820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of Size-Reduced Cryopreserved Homografts for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction
	Ji-Hyuk Yang, Tae-Gook Jun, Kiick Sung, Wook Sung Kim, Young Tak Lee, and Pyo Won Park Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1821-1826. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate-Term Results of the Ross Procedure in Neonates and Infants
	Takeshi Shinkawa, Edward L. Bove, Jennifer C. Hirsch, Eric J. Devaney, and Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1827-1832. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Cardiac Surgery in Children
	John M. Costello, Dionne A. Graham, Debra Forbes Morrow, Jacqueline Morrow, Gail Potter-Bynoe, Thomas J. Sandora, Frank A. Pigula, and Peter C. Laussen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1833-1842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Aprotinin or Tranexamic Acid on Proteolytic/Cytokine Profiles in Infants After Cardiac Surgery
	Tain-Yen Hsia, Tim C. McQuinn, Rupak Mukherjee, Rachael L. Deardorff, Jerry E. Squires, Robert E. Stroud, Fred A. Crawford, Scott M. Bradley, Scott T. Reeves, and Francis G. Spinale Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1843-1852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Azygos Reconstruction for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Involvement in Agenesis of Inferior Vena Cava
	Abel Gómez-Caro and Pedro Arguis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2041. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula
	Olivier N. Pagès, Philippe Puyo, Edouard Sage, and Alain Chapelier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2042. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma: A Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Appearance
	Timotheos G. Kelpis, Vlasis N. Ninios, Vassilis A. Economopoulos, and Antonis A. Pitsis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2043. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Initial Experience With a Miniaturized Multiplane Transesophageal Probe in Small Infants Undergoing Cardiac Operations
	Sinai C. Zyblewski, Girish S. Shirali, Geoffrey A. Forbus, Tain-Yen Hsia, Scott M. Bradley, Andrew M. Atz, Meryl S. Cohen, and Eric M. Graham Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1990-1994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	L. Timothy Wolfe and John L. Myers Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1994. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Innovative Approach for Sternal Closure
	Lawrence Scott Levin, Archibald S. Miller, Aakash H. Gajjar, Kevin D. Bremer, James Spann, Carmelo A. Milano, and Detlev Erdmann Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:1995-1999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Isolated Cervical Rib Fracture
	Ganesh S. Kamath, Shirish Borkar, Aman Chauhan, Bedjirgi Chidanand, Nitin Kashyap, and Raj Warrier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e41-e42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Sternum
	Vikram P. Singh, Ruquaya Mir, and Sumaid Kaul Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e43-e45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Asymptomatic Intrapericardial Mature Teratoma
	Michel Gonzalez, Thorsten Krueger, Stephan C. Schaefer, Hans-Beat Ris, and Jean Y. Perentes Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e46-e47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Device Closure of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defects
	Michael S. Lee, Rebecca Kozitza, Daniel Mudrick, Matthew Williams, Andrew J. Lodge, J. Kevin Harrison, and Donald D. Glower Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e48-e50. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Pacing Through Coronary Sinus in Patients With Tricuspid Prosthesis
	Caroline Grimard, Nicolas Clémenty, Laurent Fauchier, and Dominique Babuty Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e51-e52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomic Distortion of the Right Coronary Artery as a Complication of Lung Transplantation
	Spencer J. Melby, Shane J. Larue, John M. Lasala, Nirvik Pal, Anand Lakshminarasimhachar, Elbert P. Trulock, Daniel Kreisel, Michael K. Pasque, Varun Puri, G. Alexander Patterson, and Alexander S. Krupnick Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2000-2001. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thymoma With Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
	Mitsuaki Morimoto, Toshihiro Osaki, Yuko Nagara, Mantaro Kodate, Masakatsu Motomura, and Hiroyuki Murai Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2001-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Thymus Origin
	Joji Samejima, Ko Takahashi, Takahiro Omori, Koji Okudela, Michihiko Tajiri, and Munetaka Masuda Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2003-2005. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchoscopic Management of Sarcoidosis Related Bronchial Stenosis With Adjunctive Topical Mitomycin C
	Felicia Teo, Devanand Anantham, David Feller-Kopman, and Armin Ernst Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2005-2007. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Iatrogenic Air Leak Successfully Treated by Bronchoscopic Placement of Unidirectional Endobronchial Valves
	Mario Santini, Alfonso Fiorelli, Giovanni Vicidomini, Paolo Laperuta, and Vincenzo Giuseppe Di Crescenzo Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2007-2010. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closure of a Broncho-to-Neoesophageal Fistula Using an Amplatzer Septal Occluder Device
	David A. Green, William B. Moskowitz, and R. Wesley Shepherd Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2010-2012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benign Clear Cell Tumor of the Lung
	Bingqiang Han, Gening Jiang, Haifeng Wang, Wenxin He, Ming Liu, and Nan Song Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2012-2014. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massive Hemothorax Secondary to Metastatic Renal Carcinoma
	Karen Chetcuti, James Barnard, Spiros Loggos, Mohamed Hassan, Vivek Srivastava, Faisal Mourad, Zyad Makhzoum, and Mohamad N. Bittar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2014-2016. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intramural Hematoma of Gastric Tube After Ivor Lewis Operation
	Sukki Cho, Jeong Won Kim, Hongkyu Lee, and Eung Bae Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2016-2017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ipsilateral Intralobar and Subphrenic Pulmonary Sequestration
	Morgan D. Schulz, Ritu R. Gill, and Yolonda L. Colson Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2017-2019. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Stage Reconstruction of the Airway and Alimentary Tract in a Case of Tracheal Agenesis
	Noriaki Usui, Masafumi Kamiyama, Gakuto Tani, Yuichi Takama, Hideki Soh, Shuichiro Uehara, and Masahiro Fukuzawa Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2019-2022. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Histologic Findings in a Dilated Atrium Serving as a Fontan Pathway for 23 Years
	Iki Adachi, Hajime Ichikawa, Takayoshi Ueno, Yumiko Hori, Toru Kuratani, Goro Matsumiya, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2022-2024. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Aortico-Right Ventricular Tunnel
	Bai-song Lin, Xiu-he Zhang, Yi-zhong Jiang, Bai-min Zhang, Dongmei Gao, and Jun Song Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2024-2026. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cavopulmonary Bypass to Facilitate Infrahepatic Vena Cava Gunshot Wound Repair
	George P. Liao, Benjamin Braslow, C. William Schwab, and Y. Joseph Woo Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2026-2028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Pericardial Rupture With Cardiac Herniation
	Joerg Lindenmann, Veronika Matzi, Nicole Neuboeck, Christian Porubsky, Beatrice Ratzenhofer, Alfred Maier, and Freyja-Maria Smolle-Juettner Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2028-2030. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postinfarction Left Ventricular Rupture Salvaged by Resuscitation Induced Pericardial Tear
	Chung-Ben Kan, I-Tseng Chu, Rei-Yeuh Chang, and Jen-Ping Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2030-2032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flat Fibrin Thrombus Deposition on Tissue Valve After Aortic Valve Replacement
	Motoaki Ohnaka, Kazunobu Nishimura, and Shunji Kurokawa Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2032-2034. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pentacuspid Aortic Valve With Severe Aortic Regurgitation
	Shengxun Wang, Xu Meng, Haibo Zhang, Jiangang Wang, and Jie Han Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2034-2036. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Valve Replacement With Mechanical Prosthesis: Long-Term Results in 4 Patients
	Luca Deorsola, Pietro Angelo Abbruzzese, Enrico Aidala, Maria Teresa Cascarano, Stefano Longo, Andrea Valori, and Grace Amina Ochieng Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2036-2038. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Aortic Brucellosis With Infection of a Descending Thoracic Aortic Stent Graft
	Charles T. Bakhos, Sidhu P. Gangadharan, Graham M. Snyder, Michael T. Wong, and Robert C. Hagberg Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2038-2040. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

A Novel Method of Leaflet Reconstruction After Triangular Resection for Posterior Mitral Valve Prolapse
	Rakesh M. Suri, Harold M. Burkhart, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e53-e56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Azygos Lobe: A Difficulty in Video-Assisted Thoracic Sympathectomy
	Paulo Kauffman, Nelson Wolosker, José Ribas Milanez de Campos, Guilherme Yazbek, and Fábio Biscegli Jatene Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:e57-e59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subglottic Stenosis Above Tracheal Stoma: Technique for Montgomery T-Tube Insertion
	Javier Alfonso Pinedo-Onofre, José Luis Téllez-Becerra, Hilda Patiño-Gallegos, Arturo Miranda-Franco, and Gerardo Lugo-Álvarez Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2044-2046. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Cavoatrial Anastomosis in Warden Procedure
	Kaiyu Tao, Wencheng Pan, Ke Lin, Yingkang Shi, Peiju Zhu, Yingqiang Guo, Changping Gan, and Qi An Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2047-2048. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simple Geometrical Infarct Exclusion Technique With a Single Patch for Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Perforation
	Toshiro Kobayashi, Akihito Mikamo, Ryo Suzuki, Masanori Murakami, Bungo Shirasawa, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2049-2052. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preemptive Axillo-Axillary Placement of Percutaneous Transseptal Ventricular Assist Device to Facilitate High-Risk Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
	Anelechi C. Anyanwu, Gregory W. Fischer, Jill Kalman, Irina Plotkina, Sean Pinney, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2053-2055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Inexpensive Cardiac Bypass Cannulation Simulator: Facing Challenges of Modern Training
	Matthew P. Schiralli, George L. Hicks, Ron E. Angona, and James J. Gangemi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2056-2057. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Technique of Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: "The Berlin Addition"
	Miralem Pasic, Stephan Dreysse, Thorsten Drews, Semih Buz, Axel Unbehaun, Marian Kukucka, Alexandar Mladenow, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2058-2060. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Horace Smithy: Pioneer Heart Surgeon
	Fred A. Crawford, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2067-2071. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Management of Type A Aortic Dissections: A Meta-Analysis of the Literature
	Frederik H.W. Jonker, Felix J.V. Schlosser, Jeffrey E. Indes, Bauer E. Sumpio, Donald M. Botta, Frans L. Moll, and Bart E. Muhs Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2061-2066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

The Clinical Anatomy of the Coronary Arteries by Horia Muresian: 2009, Bucharest, Editura Enciclopedica, 191 pp, illustrated ISBN: 978-973-45-0581-4
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2076. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Tracheal Replacement With Banked Cryopreserved Aortic Allograft
	Alain Wurtz Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2072. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Papillary Fibroelastomas
	Yuki Okamoto and Masahiko Matsumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2072-2073. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Late Mortality After Valvular Surgery
	Giovanni Filardo and John Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2073. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Giovanni Mariscalco and Karl Gunnar Engström Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2073-2074. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Heart Surgery for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
	Fumiaki Shikata, Mitsugi Nagashima, Kanji Kawachi, Yoshimasa Seike, Shinji Takano, and Takaki Hori Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:2074-2075. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplement: 2nd International Bi-Annual Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit:

	Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2077. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Introduction: 2nd International Bi-Annual Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Summit
	Scott J. Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2078. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Must for Thoracic Surgeons
	Shawn S. Groth and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2079-S2083. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinoscopy: Still the Gold Standard
	Joseph B. Shrager Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2084-S2089. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cancer Stem Cells in Lung Tumorigenesis
	Johannes R. Kratz, Adam Yagui-Beltrán, and David M. Jablons Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2090-S2095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Segmentectomy: The Future of Surgery for Lung Cancer?
	Scott J. Swanson Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2096-S2097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: The Gold Standard for Early-Stage Lung Cancer?
	Matthew G. Hartwig and Thomas A. D'Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2098-S2101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy for Lung Cancer Affect Survival?
	Chukwumere E. Nwogu, Sai Yendamuri, and Todd L. Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2102-S2106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is VATS Lobectomy Better: Perioperatively, Biologically and Oncologically?
	Natasha M. Rueth and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2107-S2111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Lung Surgery: Is There a Barrier to Widespread Adoption?
	Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2112-S2113. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Safe and Effective Minimally Invasive Approaches for Small Ground Glass Opacity
	Tadasu Kohno, Sakashi Fujimori, Kazuma Kishi, and Takeshi Fujii Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2114-S2117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy: Single Institutional Experience With 704 Cases
	Kwhanmien Kim, Hong Kwan Kim, Joon Suk Park, Sung Wook Chang, Yong Soo Choi, Jhingook Kim, and Young Mog Shim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2118-S2122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Approaching the High-Risk Patient: Sublobar Resection, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, or Radiofrequency Ablation
	Hiran C. Fernando, Matt Schuchert, Rodney Landreneau, and Benedict T. Daly Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2123-S2127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Transcervical Thymectomy: The Ultimate Minimally Invasive Approach
	Joseph B. Shrager Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2128-S2134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Thymectomy: The Better Approach
	Calvin S.H. Ng, Innes Y.P. Wan, and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2135-S2141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Chest Wall Resection: What Is Its Role?
	Todd L. Demmy, Chukwumere E. Nwogu, and Sai Yendamuri Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2142-S2145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diaphragm Plication for Eventration or Paralysis: A Review of the Literature
	Shawn S. Groth and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2146-S2150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extensive (8 to 12 cm2) Noncircumferential Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Esophageal Cancer
	Philippe Monnier, Yves Jaquet, Alexandre Radu, Raphaelle Pilloud, Pierre Grosjean, Anette Escher, Elsa Piotet, and Snezana Andrejevic Blant Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2151-S2155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vagal-Sparing Esophagectomy: Is It a Useful Addition?
	Steven R. DeMeester Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2156-S2158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique of Minimally Invasive Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
	Arjun Pennathur, Omar Awais, and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2159-S2162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The "Best Operation" for Esophageal Cancer?
	Arjun Pennathur, Jie Zhang, Haiquan Chen, and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2163-S2167. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Hiatal Hernia
	Mohi O. Mitiek and Rafael S. Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2168-S2173. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Redo Antireflux Surgery: Lessons Learned
	Arjun Pennathur, Omar Awais, and James D. Luketich Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2174-S2179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Therapy for Esophageal Disease: Lessons From a Master
	F. Griffith Pearson Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2180-S2182. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Therapies and Stents for Benign Airway Disorders: Where Are We, and Where Are We Heading?
	Hiran C. Fernando, John T. Sherwood, and Willliam Krimsky Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2183-S2187. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nanotechnology in Thoracic Surgery
	Morgan D. Schulz, Onkar Khullar, John V. Frangioni, Mark W. Grinstaff, and Yolonda L. Colson Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89:S2188-S2190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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