Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Impact of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia on Long-Term Outcomes of Lung Transplantation
	B. Zane Atkins, Rebecca P. Petersen, Mani A. Daneshmand, Joseph W. Turek, Shu S. Lin, and R. Duane Davis, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1622-1628. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Jasvir Parmar, Rajamiyer Venkateswaran, and John Wallwork Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1628-1629. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Motor Dysfunction and Gastroesophageal Reflux Are Prevalent in Lung Transplant Candidates
	Benjamin Basseri, Jeffrey L. Conklin, Mark Pimentel, Robert Tabrizi, Edward H. Phillips, Sinan A. Simsir, George E. Chaux, Jeremy A. Falk, Sara Ghandehari, and Harmik J. Soukiasian Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1630-1636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Respiratory Virus-Induced Dysregulation of T-Regulatory Cells Leads to Chronic Rejection
	Ankit Bharat, Elbert Kuo, Deepti Saini, Nancy Steward, Ramsey Hachem, Elbert P. Trulock, G. Alexander Patterson, Bryan F. Meyers, and Thalachallour Mohanakumar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1637-1644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Variability in Defining T1N0 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Impacts Locoregional Failure and Survival
	Mert Saynak, Jessica Hubbs, Jiho Nam, Lawrence B. Marks, Richard H. Feins, Benjamin E. Haithcock, and Nirmal K. Veeramachaneni Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1645-1650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sublobar Resection Provides an Equivalent Survival After Lobectomy in Elderly Patients With Early Lung Cancer
	Jiro Okami, Yuri Ito, Masahiko Higashiyama, Tomio Nakayama, Toshiteru Tokunaga, Jun Maeda, and Ken Kodama Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1651-1656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John A. Howington Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1656-1657. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Localized Pneumothoraces After Pulmonary Resection With Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation
	Tindaro Gatani, Nicola Martucci, Antonello La Rocca, Carmine La Manna, Francesco Scognamiglio, Rosario Salvi, and Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1658-1661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Betty C. Tong Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1661. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Relevance of Skip Metastases in Esophageal Cancer
	Klaus L. Prenzel, Elfriede Bollschweiler, Wolfgang Schröder, Stefan P. Mönig, Uta Drebber, Daniel Vallboehmer, and Arnulf H. Hölscher Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1662-1667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jeffrey A. Hagen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1667-1668. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Low Mortality After Treatment for Esophageal Perforation: A Single-Center Experience
	W. Brent Keeling, Daniel L. Miller, Geoffrey T. Lam, Pat Kilgo, Joseph I. Miller, Kamal A. Mansour, and Seth D. Force Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1669-1673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anastomotic Leakage After Esophageal Resection: New Treatment Options by Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy
	Rolf Weidenhagen, Wolfgang H. Hartl, Klaus U. Gruetzner, Martin E. Eichhorn, Fritz Spelsberg, and Karl W. Jauch Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1674-1681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Richard K. Freeman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1681. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for Adult Cardiac Surgery:

Less-Invasive Mitral Valve Operations: Trends and Outcomes From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
	James S. Gammie, Yue Zhao, Eric D. Peterson, Sean M. O'Brien, J. Scott Rankin, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1401-1410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Pacemaker and Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator Lead Extraction: A Safe and Effective Surgical Approach
	John M. Kratz and John M. Toole Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1411-1417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Same Admission Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Increased Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury?
	Robert S. Kramer, Reed D. Quinn, Robert C. Groom, John H. Braxton, David J. Malenka, Mirle A. Kellett, Jeremiah R. Brown Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1418-1424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Increased Risk of Transmission of Hepatitis C in Open Heart Surgery Compared With Vascular and Pulmonary Surgery
	Karina Olsen, Per Erling Dahl, Eyvind J. Paulssen, Anne Husebekk, Anders Widell, and Rolf Busund Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1425-1431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Safety and Efficacy of Aprotinin and Tranexamic Acid in Pulmonary Endarterectomy Surgery With Hypothermia: Review of 200 Patients
	Marius Berman, David Cardone, Linda Sharples, Alain Vuylsteke, Andrew Klein, Caroline Gerrard, John Dunning, Steven Tsui, and David Jenkins Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1432-1436. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperations for Aortic False Aneurysms After Cardiac Surgery
	Pietro G. Malvindi, Bart P. van Putte, Robin H. Heijmen, Marc A.A.M. Schepens, and Wim J. Morshuis Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1437-1443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1443. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results After Endovascular Treatment of Acute, Complicated Type B Aortic Dissection
	Marek P. Ehrlich, Julia Dumfarth, Maria Schoder, Roman Gottardi, Johannes Holfeld, Andrzej Juraszek, Tomasz Dziodzio, Martin Funovics, Christian Loewe, Michael Grimm, Gottfried Sodeck, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1444-1448. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas G. Gleason Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1448-1449. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transluminal Stenting in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection: Does the Djumbodis System Have Any Impact on False Lumen Evolution?
	Fabio Ius, Igor Vendramin, Enzo Mazzaro, Gianluca Piccoli, Flavio Bassi, Daniele Gasparini, and Ugolino Livi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1450-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: Therapy of Choice for Patients With Aortic Stenosis and Porcelain Aorta?
	Jörg Kempfert, Arnaud Van Linden, Axel Linke, Gerhard Schuler, Ardawan Rastan, Sven Lehmann, Lucas Lehmkuhl, Friedrich-Wilhelm Mohr, and Thomas Walther Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1457-1461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Gilbert H.L. Tang and Christopher M. Feindel Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1461-1462. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation in 194 Patients: Problems, Complications, and Solutions
	Miralem Pasic, Semih Buz, Stephan Dreysse, Thorsten Drews, Axel Unbehaun, Christoph Klein, Marian Kukucka, Alexander Mladenow, Ekaterina Ivanitskaia–Kühn, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1463-1470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Versus Sternotomy Approach for Mitral Valve Surgery: A Propensity Analysis
	Alexander Iribarne, Mark J. Russo, Rachel Easterwood, Kimberly N. Hong, Jonathan Yang, Faisal H. Cheema, Craig R. Smith, and Michael Argenziano Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1471-1478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Patient Age on Procedural Selection in Mitral Valve Surgery
	Mani A. Daneshmand, Carmelo A. Milano, J. Scott Rankin, Emily F. Honeycutt, Linda K. Shaw, R. Duane Davis, Walter G. Wolfe, Donald D. Glower, and Peter K. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1479-1486. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy and Safety of Very Low-Dose Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients With Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement
	Heinrich Koertke, Armin Zittermann, Otto Wagner, Juergen Ennker, Werner Saggau, Falk-Udo Sack, Jochen Cremer, Christof Huth, Maurizio Braccio, Francesco Musumeci, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1487-1493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thoralf Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1493-1494. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Moderate Aortic Stenosis in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients More Than 70 Years of Age: To Replace or Not to Replace?
	François Dagenais, Patrick Mathieu, Daniel Doyle, Éric Dumont, and Pierre Voisine Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1495-1500. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Does Not Affect the Outcome of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Tomoaki Suzuki, Tohru Asai, Keiji Matsubayashi, Atsushi Kambara, Norihiko Hiramatsu, Takeshi Kinoshita, and Osamu Nishimura Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1501-1506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1506. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sutureless Proximal Anastomosis Using the PAS-Port System: Six-Month Patency and Five-Year Follow-Up in "All-Comers"
	Stefanos Demertzis, Rafael Trunfio, Francesco Faletra, Rolf Wyttenbach, and Francesco Siclari Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1507-1513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Todd M. Dewey Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1513-1514. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fourteen-Year Follow-Up From CABADAS: Vitamin K Antagonists or Dipyridamole Not Superior to Aspirin
	Nic J.G.M. Veeger, Felix Zijlstra, Hans L. Hillege, Jan van der Meer CABADAS Research Group of the Interuniversity Cardiology Institute of The Netherlands Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1515-1521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Loren F. Hiratzka Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1521-1522. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes for Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Using Cryoablation During Concomitant Cardiac Procedures
	Naima M. Rahman, Richard B. Chard, and Stuart P. Thomas Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1523-1527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Niv Ad Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1527-1528. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pyruvate-Enriched Cardioplegia Suppresses Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Myocardial Inflammation
	Myoung-Gwi Ryou, Devin C. Flaherty, Besim Hoxha, Hunaid Gurji, Jie Sun, Lisa M. Hodge, Albert H. Olivencia-Yurvati, and Robert T. Mallet Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1529-1535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert D. Lasley Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1535-1536. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Contrast Pericardiography Facilitates Intrapericardial Navigation Under Fluoroscopy
	William E. Cohn, Jo Anna Winkler, Egemen Tuzun, Aaron Hjelle, Kevin Bassett, Abdolhaliem Ahmad, and O.H. Frazier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1537-1540. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Primary Graft Failure After Heart Transplantation
	Silvana F. Marasco, Matthew Vale, Vince Pellegrino, Arthur Preovolos, Angeline Leet, Ashley Kras, Elliot Schulberg, Peter Bergin, and Donald S. Esmore Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1541-1546. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Nicholas Smedira Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1546-1547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Unit Expands Cardiac Assist Surgical Programs
	Vlad Gariboldi, Dominique Grisoli, Amine Tarmiz, Nicolas Jaussaud, Virginie Chalvignac, François Kerbaul, and Frédéric Collart Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1548-1552. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Guy Fradet and Calvin Wan Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1552-1553. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

More Than 30 Years' Experience With Surgical Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects
	Gerard J.F. Hoohenkerk, Eline F. Bruggemans, Marry Rijlaarsdam, Paul H. Schoof, Dave R. Koolbergen, and Mark G. Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1554-1561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Timothy M. Hoffman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1561-1562. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valvular Operations in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: Increasing Rates From 1988 to 2005
	Raluca Ionescu-Ittu, Andrew S. Mackie, Michal Abrahamowicz, Louise Pilote, Christo Tchervenkov, Giuseppe Martucci, and Ariane J. Marelli Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1563-1569. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome After Annular Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Children Aged Less Than Five Years
	Roland Henaine, Joseph Nloga, Fabrice Wautot, Naoki Yoshimura, Muriel Rabilloud, Jean-François Obadia, Sylvie Di-Filippo, and Jean Ninet Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1570-1576. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Growth After Posterior Annular Stabilization With Untreated Autologous Pericardial Strip in Children With Mitral Valve Insufficiency
	Eva Maria Delmo Walter, Henryk Siniawski, Stanislav Ovroutski, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1577-1585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate Neurodevelopmental Outcome After Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect
	Julie S. Simons, Rochelle Glidden, David Sheslow, and Christian Pizarro Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1586-1591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ger Bennink Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1591-1592. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Isolated Ventricular Septal Defects in Children: Amplatzer Versus Surgical Closure
	Pierre Oses, Nicolas Hugues, Nagib Dahdah, Suzanne J. Vobecky, Joaquim Miro, Michel Pellerin, and Nancy C. Poirier Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1593-1598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Raymond T. Fedderly and Andrew N. Pelech Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1598. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Stenosis and Aortic Atresia in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Survival Analysis After Stage I Palliation
	Shyam K. Sathanandam, Anastasios C. Polimenakos, David A. Roberson, Chawki F. elZein, Andrew Van Bergen, Tarek S. Husayni, and Michel N. Ilbawi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1599-1608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Medium-Term Outcomes of Kawashima and Completion Fontan Palliation in Single-Ventricle Heart Disease With Heterotaxy and Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava
	Shelby Kutty, Michele A. Frommelt, David A. Danford, and James S. Tweddell Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1609-1613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Eva Maria Delmo Walter Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1614. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transfusion-Free Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using a TinyPump
	Shinya Ugaki, Osami Honjo, Mahito Nakakura, Takuma Douguchi, Akiko Itagaki, Naoyuki Yokoyama, Katsuhiro Ohuchi, Setsuo Takatani, and Shunji Sano Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1615-1621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Impressive Combination of Multiple Sinus Valsalvae and Coronary Aneurysms Due to Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
	Monika Wieser, Maximilian Y. Emmert, Denise Rusch, Benedikt Weber, Juerg Grünenfelder, Volkmar Falk, and Andre Plass Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e77. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Treatment of Disseminated Complex Aortic Vascular Malformations in a Patient With Proteus Syndrome
	Romaric Loffroy, Pramod Rao, Eric Steinmetz, and Denis Krausé Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e78. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tension Pneumopericardium After Blunt Thoracic Trauma
	James V. O'Connor and Thomas M. Scalea Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1713. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchoscopic Removal of a Large Endobronchial Fibrolipoma Using an Endoloop
	Abbas Emaminia, Alykhan S. Nagji, Gansevoort Dunnington, and Christine L. Lau Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1714. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Presentation of a Traumatic Lung Hernia
	Salman Waqar, Paul Vaughan, and John G. Edwards Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1715. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Performance of Extracorporeally Adjustable Ventricular Assist Device Inflow Cannula
	Akira Shiose, Hyun-Il Kim, Tohru Takaseya, Mariko Kobayashi, Masako Fujiki, Ji-Feng Chen, Ryan Klatte, Shengqiang Gao, Alex L. Massiello, Diyar Saeed, and Kiyotaka Fukamachi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1682-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	J. Michael Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1687. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation After Heart Transplantation
	Giuseppe Bruschi, Federico De Marco, Jacopo Oreglia, Paola Colombo, Antonella Moreo, Benedetta De Chiara, Roberto Paino, Maria Frigerio, Luigi Martinelli, and Silvio Klugmann Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e66-e68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Root Aneurysm After Off-Pump Reduction Aortoplasty
	Serdar Akgun, Nazan Atalan, Osman Fazliogullari, Atike Tekeli Kunt, Cem Basaran, and Sinan Arsan Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e69-e70. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neochordal Repair of a Double Orifice Mitral Valve
	Sylvestre Maréchaux, Francis Juthier, Pierre-Vladimir Ennezat, Carlo Banfi, and André Vincentelli Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e71-e72. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrapericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia After Arterial Switch Operation
	Biswa Ranjan Panda, Sunil Gopalraj Sumangala, Ashish Katewa, Shivaprakasha Krishna Naik, Jayashree Mishra, and Raman Krishna Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e73-e74. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transient Brachial Plexus Palsy: An Unusual Complication of Paravertebral Infusion of Local Anesthetic
	Desmond D'Souza, Kylee Sondergaard, and Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e75-e76. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement in a Transplanted Heart
	Nicola Vistarini, Andrea Maria D'Armini, Carlo Pellegrini, Marco Aiello, Michele Toscano, Gaetano Minzioni, and Mario Viganò Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1688-1690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accidental Intraperitoneal Tunneling of Driveline of Left Ventricular Assist Device
	Alexander Stepanenko, Miralem Pasic, Evgenij V. Potapov, Yuguo Weng, Thomas Krabatsch, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1690-1691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Swinging Calcified Amorphous Tumors in End-Stage Renal Failure Patients
	Hiroshi Kubota, Yasunori Fujioka, Hideaki Yoshino, Hitoshi Koji, Ken Yoshihara, Kunihiko Tonari, Hidehito Endo, Hiroshi Tsuchiya, Hisaaki Mera, Yukiko Soga, Seiichi Taniai, Konomi Sakata, and Kenichi Sudo Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1692-1694. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of an Amniotic Fluid Embolism With Cardiopulmonary Collapse
	Peter H.U. Lee, Mark S. Shulman, Usha Vellayappan, James F. Symes, and Stephen A. Olenchock, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1694-1696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transatrial Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve-in-Valve Implantation of Balloon Expandable Bioprosthesis
	Jimmy Kim Fatt Hon, Anson Cheung, Jian Ye, Ronald G. Carere, Brad Munt, Kiranbir Josan, Samuel V. Lichtenstein, and John Webb Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1696-1697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Fibrillation With Diminished Internal Mammary Artery Graft Flow During Sternal Retraction
	Michael Green, Jay Parekh, Amardeep Heyer, and Andrew S. Wechsler Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1698-1699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Application of Cerebral Oximetry in Cardiac Surgery
	Mohamed A.A. Hassan, Christopher Rozario, Hany Elsayed, Karim Morcos, and Russell Millner Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1700-1701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Repair With Partial Allograft, and 10-Year Follow-Up
	Michael H. Hines and Neal D. Kon Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1701-1703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus With Endocarditis
	Basheer A. Kareem, Hamzah Kamarulzaman, and Ghee Tiong Koh Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1703-1705. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serial Chest Films Are Needed After a Diagnosis of Pneumopericardium Because of Risk of Cardiac Herniation
	Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara, Toshiteru Nagashima, Shinji Baba, Kimihiro Shimizu, and Isumi Takeyoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1705-1707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Stent Usage for Persistent Esophageal Leak: Should There Be Limits?
	John A. Odell and Kenneth R. DeVault Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1707-1708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Formation of a Tracheoesophageal Common Channel After Alkaline Injury
	Hsing-Hsien Wu, Ming-Ho Wu, Han-Yun Wu, and Chi-Feng Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1709-1711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unique Extralobar Sequestration With Atypical Location and Aberrant Vessels
	Toshihiro Osaki, Mantaro Kodate, Tomoko Takagishi, Masako Nomi, Junji Murakami, and Hidehiko Yamamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1711-1712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Axillary-Coronary Sequential Vein Graft for Total Endoscopic Triple Coronary Artery Bypass
	Eric J. Lehr, David Zimrin, Mark Vesely, Patrick Odonkor, Bartley Griffith, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:e79-e81. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Management of Recurrent Adult Coarctation of the Aorta
	Jacques Kpodonu, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1716-1720. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
T-Graft Technique Under Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Aortic Arch Aneurysm
	Hiroshi Ohtake, Keiichi Kimura, Yoshinori Yashiki, Shohjiro Yamaguchi, Shigeyuki Tomita, and Go Watanabe Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1721-1723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of the Calcified Tricuspid Aortic Valve
	Paul P. Urbanski Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1724-1726. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Device Closure of Atrial Septal Defect
	Xing-Hai Hao, Fang-Jiong Huang, Sheng-Yu Wang, Chun Zhang, Zhao-Guang Zhang, and Yong-Qiang Lai Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1727-1729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sympathicotomy Under Local Anesthesia: A Simple Way to Treat Primary Hyperhidrosis
	Jin Yong Jeong and Hyung Joo Park Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1730-1731. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Ligation of Cisterna Chyli: An Alternative Treatment for Chronic Chylothorax in Children
	Anna Zanin, Massimo A. Padalino, Alessia Cerutti, Vladimiro L. Vida, Ornella Milanesi, Giovanni Stellin, and Romeo Bardini Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1732-1734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

In Search of Blood Tests for Thoracic Aortic Diseases
	Santi Trimarchi, Giuseppe Sangiorgi, Xiangpeng Sang, Vincenzo Rampoldi, Toru Suzuki, Kim A. Eagle, and John A. Elefteriades Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1735-1742. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting: Does the Learning Curve Influence Outcomes?
	Bilal Kirmani and Joseph Zacharias Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1743. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Maral Ouzounian, Karen J. Buth, and Imtiaz S. Ali Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1743. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Statistical Methodology for Analysis of Endoscopic Versus Open Saphenous Vein Harvest Techniques
	Abdallah K. Alameddine, Victor K. Alimov, and Daniel T. Engelman Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1743-1744. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Maral Ouzounian, Karen J. Buth, and Imtiaz S. Ali Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1744. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital Pulmonary Steal in Subclavian Artery Isolation
	Frank Edwin and Hendrick M. Mamorare Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1744-1745. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Manuel Carnero Alcázar, Stefano Marianeschi, and Juan V. Comas Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1745. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Banding: The Tighter the Better
	Ghassan Baslaim Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1745-1746. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fontan Procedure for Truncus Arteriosus With Functionally Univentricular Heart
	Marshall L. Jacobs and Kamal K. Pourmoghadam Ann Thorac Surg 2010;90:1746. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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