Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Bronchopulmonary Carcinoid Tumors: Long-Term Outcomes After Resection
	Christopher Cao, Tristan D. Yan, Catherine Kennedy, Nick Hendel, Paul G. Bannon, and Brian C. McCaughan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:339-343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Is Associated With Superior Compliance With Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Lung Cancer
	Jin Gu Lee, Byoung Chul Cho, Mi Kyung Bae, Chang Young Lee, In Kyu Park, Dae Joon Kim, and Kyung Young Chung Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:344-348. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas A. D'Amico Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:348-349. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Upstaging of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Extends Across the Fissure: Implications for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Staging
	Vijay Joshi, James McShane, Richard Page, Martyn Carr, Neeraj Mediratta, Michael Shackcloth, and Michael Poullis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:350-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	William Burfeind, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:354. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Ischemic Bronchitis After Lymph Node Dissection and Primary Lung Cancer Resection
	Lotfi Benhamed, Jocelyn Bellier, Clément Fournier, Rias Akkad, Daniel Mathieu, Eric Kipnis, and Henri Porte Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:355-359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Paul E. Van Schil Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Overview of Lung Cancer Surgery in Ontario
	Anna Bendzsak, Rahima Nenshi, Gail Darling, Susan E. Schultz, Nadia Gunraj, Andrew S. Wilton, Marko Simunovic, Binu Jacob, and David R. Urbach Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:361-366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Endobronchial Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumors
	Patricia A. Thistlethwaite, John Renner, David Duhamel, Samir Makani, Grace Y. Lin, Stuart W. Jamieson, and James Harrell Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:367-372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Small Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus: A Report of 16 Cases From a Single Institution and Literature Review
	Chih-Heng Kuo, Chih-Cheng Hsieh, Mei-Lin Chan, Anna Fen-Yau Li, Min-Hsiung Huang, Wen-Hu Hsu, and Han-Shui Hsu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:373-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Brendon M. Stiles Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:379. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Decreased Conduit Perfusion Measured by Spectroscopy Is Associated With Anastomotic Complications
	Thai H. Pham, Kyle A. Perry, C. Kristian Enestvedt, Dan Gareau, James P. Dolan, Brett C. Sheppard, Steven L. Jacques, and John G. Hunter Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:380-385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Richard F. Heitmiller Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:385-386. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluating the Reliability and Reproducibility of the Ottawa Thoracic Morbidity and Mortality Classification System
	Jelena Ivanovic, Ahmed Al-Hussaini, Derar Al-Shehab, Jennifer Threader, Patrick James Villeneuve, Tim Ramsay, Donna E. Maziak, Sebastian Gilbert, Farid M. Shamji, R. Sudhir Sundaresan, and Andrew J.E. Seely Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:387-393. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Improving Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery Using Toyota Production System Based Methodology
	Michael H. Culig, Richard F. Kunkle, Diane C. Frndak, Naida Grunden, Thomas D. Maher, Jr, and George J. Magovern, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:394-399. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Richard L. Prager Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:399-400. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Versus Sternotomy Approach for Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients Greater Than 70 Years Old: A Propensity-Matched Comparison
	David M. Holzhey, William Shi, Michael A. Borger, Joerg Seeburger, Jens Garbade, Bettina Pfannmüller, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:401-405. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Versus Standard Sternotomy in Obese Patients Undergoing Isolated Valve Surgery
	Orlando Santana, Javier Reyna, Robert Grana, Mauricio Buendia, Gervasio A. Lamas, and Joseph Lamelas Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:406-410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcome of Patients With Aortic Stenosis Referred to a Multidisciplinary Meeting for Transcatheter Valve
	Marjan Jahangiri, Jean Claude Laborde, David Roy, Frances Williams, Nada Abdulkareem, and Stephen Brecker Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:411-415. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Performance of SynerGraft Decellularized Pulmonary Homograft in Patients Undergoing a Ross Procedure
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Osama Eltayeb, Mark D. Rodefeld, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:416-423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serial Changes of Hemodynamic Performance With Medtronic Hall Valve in Aortic Position
	Yang Hyun Cho, Dong Seop Jeong, Pyo Won Park, Kay-Hyun Park, Kiick Sung, Wook Sung Kim, and Young Tak Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:424-431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Hybrid Revascularization Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
	Shengshou Hu, Qi Li, Peixian Gao, Hui Xiong, Zhe Zheng, Lihuan Li, Bo Xu, and Runlin Gao Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:432-438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Johannes Bonatti and David Zimrin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:438-439. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Gastroepiploic Artery Graft for Myocardial Revascularization: Prevalence of Atherosclerosis and Availability as a Conduit
	Kwang Ree Cho, Ho Young Hwang, Jun Sung Kim, and Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:440-443. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Cristian Rosu and Louis Perrault Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:443-444. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extensive Reconstruction of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery With an Internal Thoracic Artery Graft
	Toshihiro Fukui, Minoru Tabata, Masataka Taguri, Susumu Manabe, Satoshi Morita, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:445-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Salvage of Pacemakers and Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators Using Dermis Grafts
	Ross Rudolph, Michael R. Smith, and Guy P. Curtis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:452-456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John Kratz Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:456-457. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pathogenesis of Acute Aortic Dissection: A Finite Element Stress Analysis
	Derek P. Nathan, Chun Xu, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Ron M. Fairman, Joseph E. Bavaria, Robert C. Gorman, Krishnan B. Chandran, and Benjamin M. Jackson Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:458-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Amedeo Anselmi, Nicola Luciani, and Carlo Nicola De Cecco Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:463-464. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arch Debranching Versus Elephant Trunk Procedures for Hybrid Repair of Thoracic Aortic Pathologies
	Constance W. Lee, Thomas M. Beaver, Charles T. Klodell, Jr, Philip J. Hess, Jr, Tomas D. Martin, Robert J. Feezor, and W. Anthony Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:465-471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:471. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimizing Cerebral Embolism in Resection of Distal Aortic Arch Aneurysm Through a Left Thoracotomy
	Shigetoshi Mieno, Hideki Ozawa, Masahiro Daimon, Kan Hamori, Tomoyasu Sasaki, Eiki Woo, and Takahiro Katsumata Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:472-477. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results and Cusp Dynamics After Aortic Valve Resuspension for Aortic Root Aneurysms
	Farhad Bakhtiary, Nadejda Monsefi, Eva Herrmann, Maria Trendafilow, Tayfun Aybek, Aleksandra Miskovic, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:478-484. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ruggero De Paulis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:484. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dynamic Normal Aortic Root Diameters: Implications for Aortic Root Reconstruction
	Dan Zhu and Qiang Zhao Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:485-489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Pascal M. Dohmen Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:490. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Ventricular Restoration for Patients With Ischemic Heart Failure: Determinants of Two-Year Survival
	Tomasz G. Witkowski, Ellen A. ten Brinke, Victoria Delgado, Arnold C.T. Ng, Matteo Bertini, Nina Ajmone Marsan, See H. Ewe, Dominique Auger, Kelvin H. Yiu, Jerry Braun, Patrick Klein, Paul Steendijk, Michel I.M. Versteegh, Robert J. Klautz, and Jeroen J. Bax Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:491-498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes and Cost of Cardiac Surgery in Octogenarians is Related to Type of Operation: A Multiinstitutional Analysis
	Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, Damien J. LaPar, Edwin Fonner, Jr, John A. Kern, Irving L. Kron, and Gorav Ailawadi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:499-505. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Twenty Years of Cardiac Surgery in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older: Risks and Benefits
	Markus Krane, Bernhard Voss, Andreas Hiebinger, Marcus Andre Deutsch, Michael Wottke, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Catalin C. Badiu, Robert Bauernschmitt, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:506-513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors and Outcomes of Seizures After Cardiac Surgery: A Multivariable Analysis of 2,578 Patients
	Andrew B. Goldstone, David J. Bronster, Anelechi C. Anyanwu, Martin A. Goldstein, Farzan Filsoufi, David H. Adams, and Joanna Chikwe Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:514-518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas V. Bilfinger Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:519. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dose-Dependent Effect of Statins on the Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
	Salima Mithani, Michael Kuskowski, Yelena Slinin, Areef Ishani, Edward McFalls, and Selcuk Adabag Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:520-525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Madhav Swaminathan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:525-526. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Artificial Surface-Induced Inflammation Relies on Complement Factor 5: Proof From a Deficient Person
	Grethe Bergseth, John D. Lambris, Tom Eirik Mollnes, and Knut Tore Lappegård Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:527-533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leukocyte Depletion During Extracorporeal Circulation Allows Better Organ Protection but Does Not Change Hospital Outcomes
	Antonino S. Rubino, Giuseppe F. Serraino, Giovanni Mariscalco, Roberto Marsico, Andrea Sala, and Attilio Renzulli Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:534-540. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John Y. Gu, Gerwin E. Engels, and Willem van Oeveren Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:540-541. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Risk Factors for Preoperative and Postoperative Progression of Aortic Regurgitation in Congenital Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm
	Ying-Long Liu, Ai-Jun Liu, Feng Ling, Dong Wang, Yao-Bin Zhu, Qiang Wang, and Xiao-Dong Lv Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:542-548. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery in Older Children and Adults: Direct Aortic Implantation
	Brijesh P. Kottayil, Karunakaran Jayakumar, Baiju S. Dharan, Vivek V. Pillai, Valaparambil Ajitkumar, Sabarinath Menon, and Ganapathi Sanjay Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:549-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Minoo N. Kavarana and Fred A. Crawford, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:553-554. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Atresia and Intact Ventricular Septum: A Case-Matched Study
	Victor Bautista-Hernandez, Babar S. Hasan, David M. Harrild, Ashwin Prakash, Diego Porras, John E. Mayer, Jr, Pedro J. del Nido, and Frank A. Pigula Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:555-560. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph A. Dearani Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:560. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Prosthesis Failure in Pulmonary Valve Replacement
	Rahel Zubairi, Sadia Malik, Robert D.B. Jaquiss, Michiaki Imamura, Jeff Gossett, and W. Robert Morrow Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:561-565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Management Strategy for Percutaneous Fontan Completion Without Surgery: Early Results
	Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Fadel Alfadley, Ahmad Al-Omrani, Abid Awan, Mamdouh Al-Ahmadi, Majid Al-Fayyadh, Zohair Al-Halees, and Charles C. Canver Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:566-573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Retransplantation in Children: Appropriate When Selectively Applied
	Brandi B. Scully, Farhan Zafar, Marc G. Schecter, Joseph W. Rossano, George B. Mallory, Jr, Jeffrey S. Heinle, and David L.S. Morales Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:574-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Congenital Partial Absence of the Pericardium
	Jiapeng Huang and Mark S. Slaughter Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e28. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Luminal Clot Mimicking Intramural Esophageal Hematoma
	Diana Palacio, Reza J. Mehran, and Edith M. Marom Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e29. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardium-Esophageal Fistula
	Davide Ricci, Massimo Boffini, Enrica Milanesi, Dario Reggio, Patrizia Lista, Libero Ciuffreda, Mauro Salizzoni, and Mauro Rinaldi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:613. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prosthetic Valve Malfunction After Amplatzer Closure of Paravalvular Leak
	Mohammad Hossein Mandegar and Farideh Roshanali Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:614. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Interruption With Thoracic Aortic Dissection
	Jiayi Li and Minwen Zheng Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:615. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Superior Chest Drainage With an Active Tube Clearance System: Evaluation of a Downsized Chest Tube
	Yoko Arakawa, Akira Shiose, Tohru Takaseya, Hideyuki Fumoto, Hyun-Il Kim, Edward M. Boyle, A. Marc Gillinov, and Kiyotaka Fukamachi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:580-583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Infected Coronary Artery Pseudoaneurysm After Repeated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
	Choon Pin Lim, Kah Leng Ho, Thuan Tong Tan, Aaron Sung Lung Wong, Jack Wei Chieh Tan, Yeow Leng Chua, and Jang Wen Su Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e17-e19. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hybrid Endovascular Pseudoaneurysm and Pulmonary Stenosis Repair in Bovine Arch
	Venkatapuram Seenu Reddy, Jeffrey D. McNeil, Matthew W. Crozier, Tyler L. Bloomer, Helen Marie Merritt, and Jorge E. Lopera Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e20-e22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Imaging and Surgical Repair of a Bifurcating Aortico-Left Ventricle Tunnel
	Clayton A. Kaiser, Taylor Chung, Howard M. Rosenfeld, and Olaf Reinhartz Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e23-e25. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Involving All Three Sinuses
	Salah Eldien I. Altarabsheh, Philip A. Araoz, Salil V. Deo, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e26-e27. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Porcine Small Intestine Submucosa Matrix (Surgisis) for Esophageal Perforation
	Anthony Clough, Jonathon Ball, Garett S. Smith, and Steven Leibman Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e99-e100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternal Metastasis of Breast Cancer: Ex Vivo Hypothermia and Reimplantation
	Moisés Rosenberg, Aldo Castagno, Jorge Nadal, Adolfo Rosales, Erik Pebe Pueyrredon, and Ana K. Patané Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:584-586. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Free Vascularized Iliac Osteocutaneous Flap and Pedicled Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Full-Thickness Defect
	Shih-Hsin Chang, Kwang-Yi Tung, Hung-Tao Hsiao, Chiao-Hung Chen, and Hou-Keng Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:586-588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Clear Cell Tumor of the Lung Presenting as a Rapidly Growing Coin Lesion: Is It Really a Benign Tumor?
	Alexandros Kalkanis, Myrto Trianti, Kostas Psathakis, Charalampos Mermigkis, Dimitrios Kalkanis, Grigorios Karagkiouzis, Anna Razou, and Kostas Tsintiris Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:588-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Endostent Followed by Extended Pneumonectomy for T4 Lung Cancer
	Pascal Berna, Patrick Bagan, Florence De Dominicis, Charles Dayen, Youcef Douadi, and Marc Riquet Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:591-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Life-Threatening Aortic Hemorrhage During Pectus Bar Removal
	Marek Jemielity, Krystian Pawlak, Cezary Piwkowski, and Wojciech Dyszkiewicz Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:593-595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemangioma of the Rib
	Fernando Conrado Abrão, Mauro Tamagno, Mauro Canzian, Ângelo Fernandez, Jacques Bibas, Paulo Manuel Pêgo Fernandes, and Fabio Biscegli Jatene Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:595-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of SternaLock Plating System in Acute Treatment of Unstable Traumatic Sternal Fractures
	Stephanie S. Chou, Matthew J. Sena, and Michael S. Wong Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:597-599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Heart and Liver Transplantation in a Patient With Situs Ambiguous
	Tetsuya Horai, Jay K. Bhama, Paulo A. Fontes, and Yoshiya Toyoda Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:600-601. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Case of a Large Cavernous Hemangioma Invading the Left Ventricular Apex
	Rony Atoui, Anjana Yeldandi, Patrick McCarthy, Richard Lee, Chris Malaisrie, and Edwin McGee Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:602-603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Tamponade Secondary to Aortic Root Perforation by BioSTAR Septal Closure Device
	Mustafa Cikirikcioglu, Sanjay Cherian, Rene Lerch, Marc-Joseph Licker, Marco Roffi, Robert F. Bonvini, and Afksendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:604-606. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
43.3-Year Durability of a Smeloff-Cutter Ball-Caged Mitral Valve
	Stuart J. Head, Jamie Ko, Rajeev Singh, William C. Roberts, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:606-608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Without Using Protamine
	Vivek Srivastava, Palanikumar Saravanan, Jeanette Abraham, and John Au Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:608-610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mixed-Type Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in an Adult
	Zhiheng Wang, Weibo Qi, Yi Hu, Junjie Zhao, Guping Shi, Fan Yang, and Wenjun Zhu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:610-612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Thoracoscopic Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Mesothelioma
	Todd L. Demmy, Ioannis E. Platis, Chukwumere Nwogu, and Sai Yendamuri Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:616-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Potassium-Induced Cardiac Resetting Technique for Persistent Ventricular Tachycardia and Fibrillation After Aortic Declamping
	Go Watanabe, Noriyoshi Yashiki, Shigeyuki Tomita, and Shojiro Yamaguchi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:619-620. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Balloon Catheter Pulmonary Embolectomy Under Direct Visual Control Using a Choledochoscope
	Koji Kawahito and Hideo Adachi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:621-623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Circumflex Right Aortic Arch With Associated Hypoplasia and Coarctation: Repair by Aortic Arch Advancement and End-to-Side Anastomosis
	Craig A. Bleakney, Farhan Zafar, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:624-626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Complete Repair of Partial Double Aortic Arch and Kommerell Diverticulum
	Peter Kleine, Mustafa Balci, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:627-629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Conversion and Safety in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: A System Failure That Needs Re-Emphasis
	Dayal Mukherjee, Kamran Ahmed, Kamran Baig, Vanash M. Patel, Ara Darzi, and Thanos Athanasiou Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:630-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Preoperative Bevacizumab in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Surgically Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Erin Bertino, Miguel A. Villalona-Calero, Patrick Ross, Michael Grever, and Gregory A. Otterson Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:640. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Avoiding Sternotomy and Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Type IV Renal Carcinoma: Is It Really Worth It?
	Francesco Onorati, Francesco Santini, Mariassunta Telesca, Gian Franco Veraldi, Giuseppe Faggian, and Alessandro Mazzucco Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:640-641. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Samir P. Shirodkar, Tomas A. Salerno, and Gaetano Ciancio Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:641-642. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Instillation of Activated Charcoal: Early Findings on Computed Tomography
	Luiz Felipe Nobre, Edson Marchiori, Ângelo Duarte Carrão, Gláucia Zanetti, and Claudia Mauro Mano Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:642-643. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Chung Chieh Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:643. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Simpler Alternative to the Bentall Operation Using a Stentless Valve
	Alexander John Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:643-644. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternative Technique for Internal Mammary Artery
	Sajiram Sarvananthan and Ragheb Hasan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:644. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Prashant N. Mohite and Shyam K. Thingnam Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:644. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is the Use of Effective Orifice Area Index Calculator Appropriate in Definition of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch?
	Masao Yokoyama and Teiji Oda Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:644-645. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Yutaka Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:645. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Homografts for Atrioventricular Valve Repair
	Jose M. Bernal, Jose M. Rabasa, and Jose M. Revuelta Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:645-646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Bishwo Shrestha Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Pentacuspid Aortic Valve
	Oktay Tutarel Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:646. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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