EDITORIAL BOARD, JANUARY 2011:

Editorial Board, January 2011
	Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery:

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:3-7. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Comparative Clinical Features and Immune Responses After Extended Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis in Patients With Atrophic Versus Hyperplastic Thymus
	Zhenguang Chen, Honghe Luo, Yanwen Peng, Lie Cai, Jinli Zhang, Chunhua Su, and Jianyong Zou Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:212-218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Thymic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Thymoma Are Both Associated With Increased Risk of Extrathymic Malignancy: A 20-Year Review of a Single Institution
	Yi-Ting Yen, Wu-Wei Lai, Ming-Ho Wu, Mu-Yen Lin, Jia-Ming Chang, I.-Lin Hsu, and Yau-Lin Tseng Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:219-225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Federico Venuta and Giorgio F. Coloni Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:225-226. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Existing General Population Models Inaccurately Predict Lung Cancer Risk in Patients Referred for Surgical Evaluation
	James M. Isbell, Stephen Deppen, Joe B. Putnam, Jr, Jonathan C. Nesbitt, Eric S. Lambright, Aaron Dawes, Pierre P. Massion, Theodore Speroff, David R. Jones, and Eric L. Grogan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:227-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
What Is the Inpatient Cost of Hospital Complications or Death After Lobectomy or Pneumonectomy?
	John R. Handy, Jr, Kelly Denniston, Gary L. Grunkemeier, and Ying Xing Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:234-238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Bronchiectasis
	Peng Zhang, Fujun Zhang, Siming Jiang, Gening Jiang, Xiao Zhou, Jiaan Ding, and Wen Gao Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:239-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:243. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilateral Lung Transplantation Offers Better Long-Term Survival, Compared With Single-Lung Transplantation, for Younger Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
	Seth D. Force, Pat Kilgo, David C. Neujahr, Andres Pelaez, Allan Pickens, Felix G. Fernandez, Daniel L. Miller, and Clint Lawrence Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:244-249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Circulatory Systems as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation at Remote Transplant Centers
	Assad Haneya, Alois Philipp, Thomas Mueller, Matthias Lubnow, Michael Pfeifer, Wolfgang Zink, Michael Hilker, Christof Schmid, and Stephan Hirt Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:250-255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Don Hayes, Jr, James E. Lynch, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:255-256. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternoclavicular Joint Infection: A Comparison of Two Surgical Approaches
	Varun Puri, Bryan F. Meyers, Daniel Kreisel, G. Alexander Patterson, Traves D. Crabtree, Richard J. Battafarano, and Alexander S. Krupnick Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:257-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:261-262. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoplasty in the Current Practice of Thoracic Surgery: A Single-Institution 10-Year Experience
	Alessandro Stefani, Rami Jouni, Marco Alifano, Antonio Bobbio, Salvatore Strano, Pierre Magdeleinat, and Jean-Francois Regnard Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:263-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Harold D. Head Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:268-269. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Impact of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients With Chronic Lung Disease
	Faraz Kerendi, Michael E. Halkos, John D. Puskas, Omar M. Lattouf, Patrick Kilgo, Robert A. Guyton, and Vinod H. Thourani Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:8-15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Kevin Lachapelle Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:15. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Reduces Retinal Microembolization: A Randomized Clinical Study Using Fluorescein Angiography
	Riikka Rimpiläinen, Nina Hautala, Juha K. Koskenkari, Jussi Rimpiläinen, Pasi P. Ohtonen, Pirjo Mustonen, Heljä-Marja Surcel, Eeva-Riitta Savolainen, Martti Mosorin, Tero I. Ala-Kokko, and Tatu Juvonen Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:16-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Christopher Blauth Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:22-23. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Randomized Flow Capacity Comparison of Skeletonized and Pedicled Left Internal Mammary Artery
	Vito Mannacio, Luigi Di Tommaso, Vincenzo De Amicis, Paolo Stassano, and Carlo Vosa Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:24-30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thierry Bove Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:30. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of Completion Arteriography After Minimally Invasive Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
	Steven J. Hoff, Stephen K. Ball, Marzia Leacche, Natalia Solenkova, Ramanan Umakanthan, Michael R. Petracek, Rashid Ahmad, James P. Greelish, Kristie Walker, and John G. Byrne Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:31-37. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abdominal Wall Necrosis After Harvest of Both Internal Thoracic and Inferior Epigastric Arteries
	David Y. Johnson, Frank E. Johnson, and Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:38-41. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Body Mass Index on Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: Is There an Obesity Paradox?
	Sotiris C. Stamou, Marcy Nussbaum, Robert M. Stiegel, Mark K. Reames, Eric R. Skipper, Francis Robicsek, and Kevin W. Lobdell Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:42-47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Paul Kurlansky Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:48. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in High-Risk Patients: A Multiinstitutional Study
	Vinod H. Thourani, Gorav Ailawadi, Wilson Y. Szeto, Todd M. Dewey, Robert A. Guyton, Michael J. Mack, Irving L. Kron, Patrick Kilgo, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:49-56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Versus Transfemoral Aortic Valve Implantation: A Comparison of Survival and Safety
	Malin Johansson, Shahab Nozohoor, Per Ola Kimblad, Jan Harnek, Göran K. Olivecrona, and Johan Sjögren Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:57-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Ross Procedure Performed for Aortic Insufficiency Is Associated With Increased Autograft Reoperation
	William H. Ryan, Syma L. Prince, Dan Culica, and Morley A. Herbert Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:64-70. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement With 17-mm Mechanical Prostheses: Is Patient–Prosthesis Mismatch a Relevant Phenomenon?
	Andrea Garatti, Francesca Mori, Francesco Innocente, Alberto Canziani, Piervincenzo Gagliardotto, Eugenio Mossuto, Tiberio Santoro, Vincenzo Montericcio, Alessandro Frigiola, and Lorenzo Menicanti Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:71-77. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hans J. Geissler Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:77-78. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Versus Median Sternotomy in Patients Age 75 Years or Greater
	Joseph Lamelas, Alejandro Sarria, Orlando Santana, Andres M. Pineda, and Gervasio A. Lamas Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:79-84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair of Late Pseudoaneurysms After Surgery for Aortic Coarctation
	Burkhart Zipfel, Peter Ewert, Semih Buz, Alaa Abd El Al, Robert Hammerschmidt, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:85-91. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Compliance of the Valsalva Graft's Pseudosinuses at Midterm Follow-Up With Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
	Lorenzo Monti, Giovanni Mauri, Luca Balzarini, Giuseppe Tarelli, Giorgio Brambilla, Ettore Vitali, Diego Ornaghi, Enrico Citterio, and Fabrizio Settepani Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:92-96. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert Bauernschmitt Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:96. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Atrial Ganglion Ablation as an Adjunct to Atrial Fibrillation Surgery in Valvular Heart Disease
	Adam L. Ware, Rakesh M. Suri, John M. Stulak, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:97-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ko Bando Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:102-103. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Volume Reduction on Early and Long-Term Outcomes in Surgical Ventricular Restoration for Severe Heart Failure
	Nathan Wm. Skelley, Jeremiah G. Allen, George J. Arnaoutakis, Eric S. Weiss, Nishant D. Patel, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:104-112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Dimensional Echocardiography for the Preoperative Assessment of Patients With Left Ventricular Aneurysm
	Nina Ajmone Marsan, Jos J.M. Westenberg, Stijntje D. Roes, Rutger J. van Bommel, Victoria Delgado, Rob J. van der Geest, Albert de Roos, Robert J. Klautz, Johan C. Reiber, and Jeroen J. Bax Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:113-121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Benjamin M. Jackson and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:121-122. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Electrode Whole-Blood Aggregometry and Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery Patients Receiving Thienopyridines
	Marco Ranucci, Ekaterina Baryshnikova, Giorgio Soro, Andrea Ballotta, Donatella De Benedetti, Daniela Conti Surgical and Clinical Outcome Research (SCORE) Group Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:123-129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas F. Slaughter Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:129-130. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Off-Pump Aortic Valve Bypass Surgery for the Relief of Aortic Stenosis in Adults
	Vinod H. Thourani, W. Brent Keeling, Robert A. Guyton, Ameesh Dara, Stuart D. Hurst, and Omar M. Lattouf Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:131-136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognosis of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The Impact of Acute Kidney Injury on Mortality
	Yung-Chang Chen, Feng-Chun Tsai, Chih-Hsiang Chang, Chan-Yu Lin, Chang-Chyi Jenq, Kuo-Chang Juan, Hsiang-Hao Hsu, Ming-Yang Chang, Ya-Chung Tian, Cheng-Chieh Hung, Ji-Tseng Fang, and Chih-Wei Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:137-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Nicholas Smedira Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:143. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and an Atrial Septostomy for Pulmonary and Right Ventricular Failure
	Daniele Camboni, Begum Akay, Peter Sassalos, John M. Toomasian, Jonathan W. Haft, Robert H. Bartlett, and Keith E. Cook Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:144-149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of the Young-Laplace Law and Finite Element Based Calculation of Ventricular Wall Stress: Implications for Postinfarct and Surgical Ventricular Remodeling
	Zhihong Zhang, Amod Tendulkar, Kay Sun, David A. Saloner, Arthur W. Wallace, Liang Ge, Julius M. Guccione, and Mark B. Ratcliffe Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:150-156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Quantitative Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Analysis
	Mathieu Vergnat, Arminder S. Jassar, Benjamin M. Jackson, Liam P. Ryan, Thomas J. Eperjesi, Alison M. Pouch, Stuart J. Weiss, Albert T. Cheung, Michael A. Acker, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:157-164. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quantitative Mitral Valve Modeling Using Real-Time Three-Dimensional Echocardiography: Technique and Repeatability
	Arminder Singh Jassar, Clayton J. Brinster, Mathieu Vergnat, J. Daniel Robb, Thomas J. Eperjesi, Alison M. Pouch, Albert T. Cheung, Stuart J. Weiss, Michael A. Acker, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, and Benjamin M. Jackson Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:165-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Ventricular Performance in Long-Term Survivors After Fontan Operation
	Yuki Nakamura, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Koji Kagisaki, Ikuo Hagino, and Junjiro Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:172-180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Do Patients With Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Benefit From an Arterial Switch Operation?
	Hongguang Fan, Shengshou Hu, Zhe Zheng, Shoujun Li, Yajuan Zhang, Xiangbin Pan, and Yinglong Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:181-186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Andrew J. Parry and Rob M.R. Tulloh Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:186-187. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rastelli Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries With Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Stenosis
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Daniel Huynh, Mark D. Rodefeld, Mark W. Turrentine, and Andrew C. Fiore Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:188-194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factor Analysis of 170 Single-Institutional Contegra Implantations in Pulmonary Position
	Hitendu Dave, Oliver Mueggler, Maurice Comber, Bassey Enodien, Georgios Nikolaou, Urs Bauersfeld, Rolf Jenni, Dominique Bettex, and Rene Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:195-203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Transfusion After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Is Associated With Prolonged Hospital Stay
	Joshua W. Salvin, Mark A. Scheurer, Peter C. Laussen, David Wypij, Angelo Polito, Emile A. Bacha, Frank A. Pigula, Francis X. McGowan, John M. Costello, and Ravi R. Thiagarajan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:204-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	William M. DeCampli Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:210-211. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Single-Stage Hybrid Repair of a Mycotic Lusorian Artery Aneurysm
	Anthony Alozie, Hüseyin Ince, Andreas Liebold, and Stephan Kische Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e12. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Schwannoma of the Cervical Vagus Nerve
	Rocco Bilancia, Luca Ampollini, Leonardo Cattelani, Paolo Carbognani, and Michele Rusca Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e13. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Aortic Arch With Isolation of the Left Innominate Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery and Atrial Septal Defect
	Juan-Miguel Gil-Jaurena, Manuel Ferreiros, Ignacio Zabala, and Victorio Cuenca Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:303. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fungal Osteomyelitis Masquerading as a Chest Wall Tumor
	Varun Puri, Steven M. Johnson, and Nabil A. Munfakh Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:304. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two Knitting Needles in the Thorax in a Suicide Attempt Diagnosed on Day 6 and Treated Conservatively
	Nicolas Peschanski, Christophe Clamageran, Nicole Dardel, Aquilina Vianney, and Frédéric Lapostolle Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:305. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Endobronchial Valve Treatment for Prolonged Air Leaks of the Lung: A Case Series
	Colin T. Gillespie, Daniel H. Sterman, Robert J. Cerfolio, Daniel Nader, Michael S. Mulligan, Richard A. Mularski, Ali I. Musani, John C. Kucharczuk, H. Xavier Gonzalez, and Steven C. Springmeyer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:270-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Infant Myocardial Recovery With Device and Surgical Repair
	Jack Copeland and Hannah Zimmerman Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Repair of Rupture of the Membranous Septum After Blunt Chest Trauma
	Amine Tarmiz, Stéphane Lopez, Ben Honton, and Béatrice Riu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e3-e4. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement After Transapical Valve-in-Valve Implantation
	Daniel Silva, Jan-Hendrik Stripling, Lorenz Hansen, and Friedrich-Christian Rieß Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e5-e7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Bronchomalacia Treated by Combination of Nuss Procedure and Aortopexy: An Unusual Therapy Combination
	Simone Speggiorin, Iryna Atamanyuk, Colin Wallis, Derek J. Roebuck, Clare A. McLaren, Clair Noctor, and Martin J. Elliott Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e8-e9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gastropericardial Fistula-Induced Pyopneumopericardium After Esophagectomy With Esophagogastrectomy
	Won Jung Kim, Eun Jeong Choi, Yu-Whan Oh, Kwang Taik Kim, and Chul Whan Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e10-e11. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy With Cardiogenic Shock: Recovery After Prolactin Inhibition and Mechanical Support
	Maximilian Y. Emmert, Rene Prêtre, Frank Ruschitzka, Franziska Krähenmann, Volkmar Falk, and Markus J. Wilhelm Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:274-276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Heart Surgery for Removal of Polymethylmethacrylate After Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
	Alok Dash and Derek R. Brinster Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:276-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Imaging and Intervention of Paraneoplastic Effect of a Right Atrial Myxoma on Factor VII Activity Levels
	Saulat Hasnain Fatimi, Ranish Deedar-Ali-Khawaja, and Sarah K. Kiani Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:278-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Endovascular Repair of Traumatic Rupture of the Right Subclavian Artery and Thoracic Aorta
	Desarom Teso, Robert Bloch, Timothy Pohlman, and Riyad Karmy-Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:281-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reversal of Flow in the Mammary Artery to Treat Subclavian Steal Syndrome in Conjunction With Coronary Bypass Surgery
	Alexander John, Steffen Hofmann, Abazar Ostowar, Abbas Ferdosi, and Henning Warnecke Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:283-285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Cause of Hoarseness of Voice: Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
	Vimal Raj, Deepa Gopalan, Susan Stewart, and John Dunning Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:285-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Endocarditis in Patients With Pulmonic Stented Valve/Pulmonic Stent
	Idit Yedidya, Gideon Y. Stein, Mordehay Vaturi, Leonard Blieden, Haana Bernstine, Silvio D. Pitlik, and Shmuel Fuchs Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:287-289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Internal Right Ventricular Band for Multiple Ventricular Septal Defects in a Neonate Undergoing Arterial Switch and Aortic Arch Repair
	William W. Carroll, Girish S. Shirali, and Scott M. Bradley Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:289-291. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Asymptomatic Calcifying Fibrous Pseudotumor Compressing Heart Cavities
	Igor Rudez, Ante Legac, Davor Baric, Spomenka Manojlovic, Daniel Unic, and Zeljko Sutlic Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:291-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Air Embolism as a Result of Inducing Pneumoperitoneum After Bilobectomy
	Hak Young Rhee, Dae Hyun Kim, Young Tae Kwak, Jae Woo Lee, and Sung Hun Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:293-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
En Bloc Resection of 3 Vertebra in a Pancoast Patient: Long-Term Stability Using a Free Vascularized Fibular Graft
	Cornelis G. Vos, Koen J. Hartemink, J.W.A. (Wolter) Oosterhuis, Hay A. Winters, and Marinus A. Paul Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:295-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clamshell Thoracotomy: A Unique Approach to a Massive Intrathoracic Schwannoma
	David D. Odell, Ryan A. Macke, and Michael A. O'Shea Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:298-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pleural Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma
	Esther A. Kim, Subodh M. Lele, and Rudy P. Lackner Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:301-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Repair of Tracheomalacia With Inflammatory Defect and Mediastinitis
	Kishore Sandu, Yan Monnier, Michel Hurni, Marc-Andre Bernath, Philippe Monnier, Yabo Wang, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e14-e16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implantable Ventricular Assist Device Exchange With Focused Intravascular Deairing Techniques
	Y. Joseph Woo and Michael A. Acker Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:306-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomic and Functional Aortic Valvuloplasty for Correction of Aortic Valve Prolapse in Ventricular Septal Defect With Aortic Insufficiency
	TianLi Zhao, JianGuo Hu, and YiFeng Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:308-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternum Augmentation With Bovine Bone Substitute in the Neonate
	Robert von Wattenwyl, Matthias Siepe, Raoul Arnold, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, and Christian Schlensak Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:311-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Linear Stapled Esophagogastric Anastomosis: An Alternative to the End to End Anastomosis
	Lyall A. Gorenstein, Marc Bessler, and Joshua R. Sonett Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:314-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cystoperitoneal Shunt for a Giant Intrathoracic Meningocele Under Local Anesthesia
	Kazumi Tanaka, Kimihiro Shimizu, Seiichi Kakegawa, Kiyohiro Oshima, and Izumi Takeyoshi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:317-319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Tissue-Engineered Cardiac Constructs for Cardiac Repair
	Shigeru Miyagawa, Matthias Roth, Atsuhiro Saito, Yoshiki Sawa, and Sawa Kostin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:320-329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Harrison's Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: By Joseph Loscalzo. 2010, New York, McGraw Hill Professional, 592 pp, illustrated, $74.95, ISBN: 987-0-07-166337-3
	Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:337. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Thrombocytopenia After Freedom Solo: The Mystery Goes On
	Giuseppe Santarpino, Steffen Pfeiffer, and Theodor Fischlein Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:330. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Ideal Platform for an Effective Cooperation Between Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeon
	Bruno J. Messmer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:330-331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Therapeutic Perspectives in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
	Murat Biteker Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hannah Zimmerman and Jack Copeland Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:331-332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcostal Sternal Closure: Ongoing Quest for the Holy Grail
	Shahzad G. Raja Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Eugene L. Bek, Kwok L. Yun, Gary S. Kochamba, and Thomas A. Pfeffer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:332-333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effective Median Sternotomy Closure After Open Heart Operations
	Daniele Camboni and Christof Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Eugene L. Bek, Kwok L. Yun, Gary S. Kochamba, and Thomas A. Pfeffer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Triggered by Intermittent Claudication Secondary to Peripheral Arterial Disease Responsible for Preventing Early Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
	Ozcan Ozeke, Mutlu Gungor, and Can Ozer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:333-334. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural Intrathoracic Pacemaker for Congenital Heart Block
	Krishnan Ganapathy Subramaniam, Ravi Agarwal, and Kotturathu Mammen Cherian Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:334-335. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stereotactic Lung Radiotherapy: Do We Need Fiducial Markers?
	Suresh Senan and David Palma Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:335-336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Cengiz Aygun, James Rodgers, William Krimsky, David Highfield, Barak Gurses, Sy Sarkar, and Daniel Harley Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Retraction
	Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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