Editorials:

Managing the Cardiothoracic Surgical Workforce: A Responsibility of the Profession
	John E. Mayer, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:365-367. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation After Lung Cancer Surgery: Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database
	Mark Onaitis, Thomas D'Amico, Yue Zhao, Sean O'Brien, and David Harpole Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:368-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Conditional Cancer-Specific Versus Cardiovascular-Specific Survival After Lobectomy for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Shawn S. Groth, Natasha M. Rueth, James S. Hodges, Elizabeth B. Habermann, Rafael S. Andrade, Jonathan D'Cunha, and Michael A. Maddaus Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:375-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of Superior Vena Cava Reconstruction With Externally Stented-Polytetrafluoroethylene Vascular Prostheses
	Ikenna C. Okereke, Kenneth A. Kesler, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas, Deming Mi, Mark W. Turrentine, and John W. Brown Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:383-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparative Mutational Profiling in the Assessment of Lung Lesions: Should It Be the Standard of Care?
	Susan D. Moffatt-Bruce, Patrick Ross, Marino E. Leon, Gang He, Sydney D. Finkelstein, Alexandru M. Vaida, O. Hans Iwenofu, Wendy L. Frankel, and Charles L. Hitchcock Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:388-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Bernhard C. Danner Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:397. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Intrapulmonary Recurrence After Pulmonary Metastasectomy Related to Colorectal Cancer
	Mi Ri Hwang, Ji Won Park, Dae Yong Kim, Hee Jin Chang, Sun Young Kim, Hyo Seong Choi, Moon Soo Kim, Jae Ill Zo, and Jae Hwan Oh Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:398-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Luis J. Herrera Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:404-405. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lymph Angiogenesis After Lung Transplantation and Relation to Acute Organ Rejection in Humans
	Alexey Dashkevich, Claudia Heilmann, Gian Kayser, Martin Germann, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Bernward Passlick, and Hans Joachim Geissler Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:406-411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Masaaki Sato and Thomas K. Waddell Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:411-412. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Mediastinal Neurogenic Tumors
	José Carlos Fraga, Bahattin Aydogdu, Roberto Aufieri, Gabriel V.M. Silva, Luciano Schopf, Eliziane Takamatu, Algemir Brunetto, Edward Kiely, and Agostino Pierro Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:413-418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Tetracycline Analog Improves Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Survival in an Ovine Model
	Xiaoqin Zhou, Dongfang Wang, Cherry K. Ballard-Croft, Sanford R. Simon, Hsi-ming Lee, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:419-426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The True False Negative Rates of Esophageal and Endobronchial Ultrasound in the Staging of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, Mohamad A. Eloubeidi, Paul A. Frederick, Douglas J. Minnich, Kevin C. Harbour, and Mark T. Dransfield Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:427-434. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Radiotherapy Improved Survival of Poor Prognostic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Esophagus
	Junqiang Chen, Ji Zhu, Jianji Pan, Kunshou Zhu, Xiongwei Zheng, Mingqiang Chen, Jiezhong Wang, and Zhongxing Liao Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:435-442. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

The Impact of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation on Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Sander Bramer, Albert H.M. van Straten, Mohamed A. Soliman Hamad, Eric Berreklouw, Elisabeth J. Martens, and Jos G. Maessen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:443-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Turki B. Albacker Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:449-450. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Blood Conservation on Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery: Is It Safe and Effective?
	David M. Moskowitz, Jock N. McCullough, Aryeh Shander, James J. Klein, Carol A. Bodian, Richard S. Goldweit, and M. Arisan Ergin Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:451-458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Milo Engoren Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:458-459. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Cardiac Surgery Workforce: A Survey of Recent Graduates of Canadian Training Programs
	Maral Ouzounian, Ansar Hassan, Carolyn J. Teng, Gilbert H. Tang, Sonia A. Vanderby, Timothy B. Latham, and Christopher M. Feindel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:460-466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modeling the Cardiac Surgery Workforce in Canada
	Sonia A. Vanderby, Michael W. Carter, Timothy Latham, Maral Ouzounian, Ansar Hassan, Gilbert H. Tang, Carolyn J. Teng, Kori Kingsbury, and Christopher M. Feindel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:467-473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation and Long-Term Survival After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
	Giovanni Filardo, Cody Hamilton, Baron Hamman, Robert F. Hebeler, Jr, John Adams, and Paul Grayburn Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:474-479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Lawrence L. Creswell Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:479-480. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Should Patients With Severe Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation Delay Surgery Until Symptoms Develop?
	A. Marc Gillinov, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Eugene H. Blackstone, Kristopher George, Lars G. Svensson, Edward R. Nowicki, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Penny L. Houghtaling, and Brian Griffin Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:481-488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of Mitral Valve Repair: Closed Versus Open Annuloplasty Ring
	Dan Spiegelstein, Yaron Moshkovitz, Leonid Sternik, Micha S. Fienberg, Alexander Kogan, Ateret Malachy, and Ehud Raanani Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:489-495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Daniel H. Drake Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:495-496. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Papillary Muscle Repositioning in Valve Replacement for Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Mohammad Ali Yousefnia, Alireza Dehestani, Bahare Saidi, Farideh Roshanali, Mohammad Hossein Mandegar, and Farshid Alaeddini Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:497-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ulrik Hvass Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:502. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease: Predictors of Very Long-Term Mortality and Reoperation
	J. Aurelio Sarralde, José M. Bernal, Javier Llorca, Alejandro Pontón, Lorena Diez-Solorzano, Juan R. Giménez-Rico, and José M. Revuelta Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:503-508. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:509. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Atrial Arrhythmia After Minimally Invasive Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation
	Yaping Zeng, Yongqiang Cui, Yan Li, Xinpeng Liu, Chunlei Xu, Jie Han, and Xu Meng Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:510-515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Angiographic Equivalency of Off-Pump Saphenous Vein and Arterial Composite Grafts at One Year
	Ho Young Hwang, Jun Sung Kim, and Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:516-521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Clinical Score to Predict the Need for Intraaortic Balloon Pump in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Antonio Miceli, Simon M.J. Duggan, Radek Capoun, Francesco Romeo, Massimo Caputo, and Gianni D. Angelini Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:522-526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Vivek Rao Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:526-527. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Myocardial Infarction Classification Does Not Predict Risks of Early Revascularization
	Li Zhang, Kanwal Kumar, Brett Hiebert, Michael Moon, Rakesh C. Arora Cardiovascular Health Research in Manitoba (CHaRM) Investigator Group Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:528-533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors of Mortality in Different Age Groups After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
	Martin Czerny, Martin Funovics, Marek Ehrlich, Michael Hoebartner, Gottfried Sodeck, Julia Dumfarth, Maria Schoder, Andrzej Juraszek, Tomasz Dziodzio, Christian Loewe, Daniel Zimpfer, David Reineke, and Michael Grimm Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:534-538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antegrade Delivery of Stent Grafts to Treat Complex Thoracic Aortic Disease
	Eric E. Roselli, Edward G. Soltesz, Tara Mastracci, Lars G. Svensson, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:539-546. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Moderate Hypothermia and Unilateral Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion: A Contemporary Cerebral Protection Strategy for Aortic Arch Surgery
	Bradley G. Leshnower, Richard J. Myung, Patrick D. Kilgo, Thomas A. Vassiliades, J. David Vega, Vinod H. Thourani, John D. Puskas, Robert A. Guyton, and Edward P. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:547-554. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ascending Aorta and Aortic Root Reoperations: Are Outcomes Worse Than First Time Surgery?
	Jacobo Silva, Luis C. Maroto, Manuel Carnero, Isidre Vilacosta, Javier Cobiella, Enrique Villagrán, and José E. Rodríguez Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:555-560. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multidisciplinary Approach to Prevent Spinal Cord Ischemia After Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for Distal Descending Aorta
	Hitoshi Matsuda, Hitoshi Ogino, Tetsuya Fukuda, Osamu Iritani, Shunsuke Sato, Yutaka Iba, Hiroshi Tanaka, Hiroaki Sasaki, Kenji Minatoya, Junjiro Kobayashi, and Toshikatsu Yagihara Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:561-565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Synergism Between Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Carboxymethyl Chitosan Reduces Pericardial Adhesions
	Jackson B. Lopes, Luis Alberto O. Dallan, Luiz Felipe P. Moreira, Sérgio P. Campana Filho, Paulo S. Gutierrez, Luiz Augusto F. Lisboa, Sergio Almeida de Oliveira, and Noedir Antonio G. Stolf Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:566-572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Gus J. Vlahakes Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:572. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Adults or Big Kids: What Is the Ideal Clinical Environment for Management of Grown-Up Patients With Congenital Heart Disease?
	Tara Karamlou, Brian S. Diggs, Ross M. Ungerleider, and Karl F. Welke Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:573-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Predictors for the Use of Left Ventricular Assist Devices in Infants With Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery
	Boris A. Nasseri, Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili, Sarah Nordmeyer, Yu-Guo Weng, Wolfgang Böttcher, Michael Hübler, Christof Stamm, Felix Berger, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:580-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Aortic Annular Size on Rate of Reoperation for Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Repair of Interrupted Aortic Arch and Ventricular Septal Defect
	Yasutaka Hirata, Jan M. Quaegebeur, Ralph S. Mosca, Hiroo Takayama, and Jonathan M. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:588-592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Regional High-Flow Cerebral Perfusion Improves Both Cerebral and Somatic Tissue Oxygenation in Aortic Arch Repair
	Kagami Miyaji, Takashi Miyamoto, Satoshi Kohira, Kei-ichi Itatani, Takahiro Tomoyasu, Nobuyuki Inoue, and Kuniyoshi Ohara Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:593-599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Approach for Aortic Coarctation Influences Arterial Compliance and Blood Pressure Control
	Damien Kenny, Jaimie W. Polson, Robin P. Martin, Dirk G. Wilson, Massimo Caputo, John R. Cockcroft, Julian F.R. Paton, and Andrew R. Wolf Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:600-604. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Operations After Patent Ductus Arteriosus Stenting in Duct-Dependent Pulmonary Circulation
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Simone Speggiorin, Nicola Maschietto, Massimo A. Padalino, Chiara Tessari, Roberta Biffanti, Alessia Cerutti, Ornella Milanesi, and Giovanni Stellin Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:605-609. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Performance of Bicuspidized Pulmonary Allografts Compared With Standard Trileaflet Allografts
	Terry Shih, James G. Gurney, Edward L. Bove, Eric J. Devaney, Jennifer C. Hirsch, and Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:610-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Variations of Atrioventricular Septal Defects Predisposing to Regurgitation and Stenosis
	Makoto Ando and Yukihiro Takahashi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:614-621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

A Mediastinal Paraganglioma Mimicking a Large Tracheobronchial Invasion
	Pierre-Yves Brichon, Olivier Chavanon, Philippe Chaffanjon, Frederic Thony, Nelly Wion-Barbot, and Gilbert Ferretti Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e30. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adult Onset Asthma
	Farooq Mirza, Subroto Paul, Brendon M. Stiles, Kathryn C. Piotti, Kathy R. Kawaguchi, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e31. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vascular Changes in Agenesis of Pulmonary Artery
	Han-Yun Wu and Ming-Ho Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:671. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Erosion After Stent Graft Implantation for a Salmonella Mycotic Aneurysm
	Jer-Shen Chen, Kuan-Ming Chiu, Shu-Hsun Chu, and Jih-Hsin Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:672. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
PillCam in Gastric Conduit After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy
	Ugonna N. Ihekweazu, Emmy Ludwig, and Raja M. Flores Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:673. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Echo-Endoscope Biplane Navigation System for Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
	Yoshito Inoue and Ryohei Yozu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:622-626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Rune Haaverstad Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:626-627. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Management of Giant Left Atrium in Patient Undergoing Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement
	Kewal Krishan, Sean Pinney, and Anelechi C. Anyanwu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e17-e19. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Triple-Cavity Left Ventricle With an Abnormal Mitral Valve Apparatus
	Ahmad Ali Amirghofran, Farah Peiravian, Ashkan Karimi, Kamran Aghasadeghi, Hamid Amoozgar, and Siroos Cheriki Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e20-e22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ross Operation in a Patient With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
	Giovanni Melina, Mary N. Sheppard, and John R. Pepper Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e23-e24. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue in the Thoracic Cavity: Report of Two Cases
	Said Fayoumi, Luai Al-Husseini, Riad Jalil, and Salah Abbasi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e25-e27. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Mucocele With Compression of the Right Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve 20 Years After Surgical Intervention for Caustic Esophagitis
	Yu-Jen Cheng, Kang-Hung Wang, Hung-Chi Chen, Kun-Chou Hsieh, and Po-Chih Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e28-e29. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Complication of Apicoaortic Conduit: Left Main Coronary Artery Thrombosis
	Ghassan Sleilaty, Philippe de Lentdecker, Francois Thaler, Antoine Ceddaha, Victor Jebara, Emmanuel Lansac, and Matthieu Debauchez Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:628-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation in a Congenital Bicuspid Aortic Valve
	Enrico Ferrari, Didier Locca, Christopher Sulzer, Carlo Marcucci, Elena Rizzo, Piergiorgio Tozzi, and Ludwig K. von Segesser Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:630-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Stent Graft Repair of a Penetrating Aortic Injury
	Xiangjiu Ding, Jianjun Jiang, Qingbo Su, and Sanyuan Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:632-634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Survival With Heart Transplantation for Fibrosarcoma of the Heart
	Pedro N.M.P. Coelho, Nuno G.M.A. Banazol, Rui J.M. Soares, and José I.G. Fragata Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:635-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Cardiac Resection for Obstructing Pseudotumor Due to Ormond Disease
	Brian Solomon, Eugene A. Grossi, Duane Monteith, Robert M. Donnino, Barbara Srichai, Sophie L. Dellis, and Aubrey C. Galloway Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:636-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rerouting Anomalous Hepatic Venous Connection to the Left Atrium
	Geoffrey T.L. Kloppenburg, Marco C. Post, Hans-Jurgen J. Mager, and Marc A.A.M. Schepens Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:638-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Tamponade Caused by Incarcerated Small Bowel in the Pericardium After Coronary Bypass Grafting Using the Right Gastroepiploic Artery
	Beverley Chan, Hai P. Huynh, Vijay Moonje, Joel Price, and Fraser D. Rubens Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:641-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vena Cava Sarcoma With Tumor Embolus in the Pulmonary Artery: Surgical Treatment
	Tobias Krüger, Migdat Mustafi, Silvio Nadalin, and Hermann Aebert Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:642-644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Development of a Subaortic Aneurysm Secondary to Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Child
	Farirai F. Takawira, Jayneel A. Joshi, and Dirk J. Du Plessis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:644-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fenestrated Exclusion of the Right Ventricle for Tricuspid Atresia and Absent Pulmonary Valve
	Hirofumi Kasahara, Ryo Aeba, and Ryohei Yozu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:647-649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Salvage of a Failing Bifurcated Bipolar Epicardial Lead With Conductor Fracture
	Alexander Rusanov and Henry M. Spotnitz Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:649-651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Free Anterolateral Thigh Combined Flap for Chronic Postpneumonectomy Empyema
	Yun-Ta Tsai, Chien-Chang Chen, Hung-I. Lu, Ming-Jang Hsieh, Michelle Huang, and Yur-Ren Kuo Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:651-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bismuth Paste Injection for Empyema Thoracis: A 100-Year-Old Method Revisited
	Talal Ahmed Reda Mahmoud, Nor Izham Ismail, Ahmad Sobri Muda, and Mohd Ramzisham Abdul Rahman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:654-655. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Bronchial Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in a Longstanding Collapsed Lung
	Jiang Lei Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:655-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Desmoplastic Malignant Melanoma Presenting as Large Lung Mass
	Bassel Suffian Al-Alao and Maher Nicolas Shuhaibar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:657-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Endobronchial Solitary Fibrous Tumors
	Peter S. Pak, Jane Yanagawa, Fereidoun Abtin, William D. Wallace, E. Carmack Holmes, and Jay M. Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:659-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Colopleural Fistula With Atypical Presentation as a Complication of Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
	Teruya Komatsu and Harry Henteleff Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:662-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Huge Mediastinal Cystic Tumor Penetrating the Sternum
	Tomoko Takagishi, Toshihiro Osaki, Mantaro Kodate, Noriyuki Ebi, Masafumi Oya, and Hidehiko Yamamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:664-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ectopic Thymic Carcinoma in the Neck
	Wen-Teng Yao, Chih-Hao Chen, Jie-Jen Lee, Be-Fong Chen, and Tsang-Pai Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:666-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic-Assisted Resection of a Thymoma After Two Previous Sternotomies
	Maheshwaran Sivarajah and Benny Weksler Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:668-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Mitral Valve Repair After Papillary Muscle Rupture Through Beating Heart Adjustment of Artificial Chordae Length
	Sandro Sponga, Paolo Tartara, Ettore Vitali, and Vincenzo Arena Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e32-e33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Totally Thoracoscopic Surgical Resection of Cardiac Myxoma in 12 Patients
	Shiqiang Yu, Xuezeng Xu, Bijun Zhao, Zhenxiao Jin, Zhaobo Gao, Yongxiang Wang, and Dinghua Yi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:674-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Technique of Total Arch Replacement for Failed Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
	Yasunori Iida, Yukio Obitsu, Nobusato Koizumi, Yoshihiko Yokoi, Satoshi Kawaguchi, and Hiroshi Shigematsu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:677-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Transthoracic, Left Ventricular Vent Facilitates Challenging Sternal Reentry
	William E. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:679-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique of Harvesting an Internal Thoracic Artery Densely Adherent to the Periosteum
	Pawan Kumar, Bobby Yanagawa, Hiroshi Tuneyosi, Fuad Moussa, Gideon Cohen, George Christakis, and Stephen Fremes Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:681-682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arterial Switch and Modified Konno Procedure With Detachment of the Aortic Root for Transposition of the Great Arteries and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
	Riza Turkoz, Canan Ayabakan, Can Vuran, Oguz Omay, and Kürsad Tokel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:683-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New Endoscopic Technique for Intraluminal Repair of Posterior Tracheal Laceration
	Stefan Welter, Jan Jacobs, Thomas Krbek, Raimund Halder, and Georgios Stamatis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:686-688. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

State-of-the-Art of Hybrid Procedures for the Aortic Arch: A Meta-Analysis
	George J. Koullias and Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:689-697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

The Coming Shortage of Surgeons by Thomas E. Williams, Jr, Bhagwan Satiani, and E. Christopher Ellison: 2009, Santa Barbara, California, ABC-CLIO, LLC, 192 pp, illustrated, $34.95 ISBN: 978-0-313-38070-9
	Verdi J. DiSesa Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:702. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Preventing Bleeding From the Proximal Anastomosis After the Bentall Procedure
	Uberto Bortolotti Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:698. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, and Xi-Jie Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:698-699. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Flanged and Skirted Dacron Grafts: Modifications of the Composite Graft Used in Bentall Procedure
	Cemil Izgi and Denyan Mansuroglu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:699. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, and Xi-Jie Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:699. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Modified Composite Graft for Prevention of Postoperative Bleeding From the Proximal Anastomosis
	Adil Polat, Ibrahim Uyar, and Ilker Mataraci Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:699-700. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Liang-Wan Chen, Xiao-Fu Dai, and Xi-Jie Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:700. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracoronary Shunts and Off-Pump Surgery
	Michael P. Vallely and Donald E. Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:700-701. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	George V. Letsou Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:701. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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