Special Report:

2011 Update to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Blood Conservation Clinical Practice Guidelines
	Victor A. Ferraris, Jeremiah R. Brown, George J. Despotis, John W. Hammon, T. Brett Reece, Sibu P. Saha, Howard K. Song, Ellen R. Clough, Linda J. Shore-Lesserson, Lawrence T. Goodnough, C. David Mazer, Aryeh Shander, Mark Stafford-Smith, Jonathan Waters, Robert A. Baker, Timothy A. Dickinson, Daniel J. FitzGerald, Donald S. Likosky, and Kenneth G. Shann Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:944-982. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Utility of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Mediastinal Masses of Unknown Etiology
	Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Takahiro Nakajima, Taiki Fujiwara, Ichiro Yoshino, and Shaf Keshavjee Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:831-836. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Jun Nakajima Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:836. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Human Transplantation of a Biologic Airway Substitute in Conservative Lung Cancer Surgery
	Emmanuel Martinod, Dana M. Radu, Kader Chouahnia, Agathe Seguin, Anne Fialaire-Legendre, Pierre-Yves Brillet, Marie-Dominique Destable, Georges Sebbane, Sadek Beloucif, Dominique Valeyre, Christophe Baillard, and Alain Carpentier Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:837-842. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Douglas J. Mathisen Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:842-843. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury According to RIFLE Criteria After Lung Cancer Surgery
	Marc Licker, Vanessa Cartier, John Robert, John Diaper, Yann Villiger, Jean-Marie Tschopp, and Cigdem Inan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:844-850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Henning A. Gaissert Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:850-851. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hand-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Bilateral Lung Metastasectomy Through Sternocostal Triangle Access
	Hao Long, Yan Zheng, Dongrong Situ, Guowei Ma, Zhichao Lin, and Jinfeng Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:852-858. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Tommaso C. Mineo Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:858-859. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effectiveness and Risks Associated With Intrapleural Alteplase by Means of Tube Thoracostomy
	Sharon Ben-Or, Richard H. Feins, Nirmal K. Veeramachaneni, and Benjamin E. Haithcock Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:860-864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Role of Intrathoracic Free Flaps for Chronic Empyema
	Mark D. Walsh, Anthony D. Bruno, Mark W. Onaitis, Detlev Erdmann, Walter G. Wolfe, Eric M. Toloza, and L. Scott Levin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:865-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia With or Without Intercostal Nerve Cryoanalgesia for Postthoracotomy Pain
	Seppo T. Mustola, Jukka Lempinen, Eija Saimanen, and Pekka Vilkko Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:869-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subpleural Honeycombing on High Resolution Computed Tomography is Risk Factor for Fatal Pneumonitis
	Hiroyuki Ito, Haruhiko Nakayama, Masahiro Tsuboi, Yoichi Kameda, Tomoyuki Yokose, Chikako Hasegawa, and Kouzo Yamada Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:874-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hyun-Sung Lee and Hee-Jin Jang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:878-879. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Tissue-Engineered Approach to Problems of the Postpneumonectomy Space
	Nobuo Tsunooka, Shin Hirayama, Jeffrey A. Medin, W. Conrad Liles, Shaf Keshavjee, and Thomas K. Waddell Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:880-886. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tumor Length as a Prognostic Factor in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
	Bing-Yen Wang, Yih-Gang Goan, Po-Kuei Hsu, Wen-Hu Hsu, and Yu-Chung Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:887-893. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Predictors, Causes, and Consequences of Conversions in Robotically Enhanced Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Thomas Schachner, Nikolaos Bonaros, Dominik Wiedemann, Eric J. Lehr, Felix Weidinger, Gudrun Feuchtner, David Zimrin, and Johannes Bonatti Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:647-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Statin in Combination With β-Blocker Therapy Reduces Postoperative Stroke After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Denis Bouchard, Michel Carrier, Philippe Demers, Raymond Cartier, Michel Pellerin, Louis P. Perrault, and Jean Lambert Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:654-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Justin Schaffer and Steve K. Singh Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:660. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Hybrid Revascularization by Peripheral Artery Stenting and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass: The Early Results
	Hengchao Wu, Hansong Sun, Xiongjing Jiang, Weiguo Ma, Xianqiang Wang, Jing Zhang, and Shengshou Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:661-664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Preexisting Cerebral Ischemia Detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Angiography on Late Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Kaoru Matsuura, Kenji Mogi, Manabu Sakurai, Tomonori Kawamura, and Yoshiharu Takahara Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:665-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypoalbuminemia and Long-Term Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass: A Propensity Score Analysis
	Kim I. de la Cruz, Faisal G. Bakaeen, Xing Li Wang, Joseph Huh, Scott A. LeMaire, Joseph S. Coselli, and Danny Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:671-675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	A. Sampath Kumar and B.A. Krishna Prasad Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:676. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fifteen-Year Outcome Trends for Valve Surgery in North America
	Richard Lee, Shuang Li, J. Scott Rankin, Sean M. O'Brien, James S. Gammie, Eric D. Peterson, Patrick M. McCarthy, Fred H. Edwards The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgical Database Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:677-684. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Mass Regression One Year After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
	Apostolos Tzikas, Marcel L. Geleijnse, Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, Carl J. Schultz, Rutger-Jan Nuis, Bas M. van Dalen, Giovanna Sarno, Ron T. van Domburg, Patrick W. Serruys, and Peter P.T. de Jaegere Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:685-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Defining Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch and Its Effect on Survival in Patients With Impaired Ejection Fraction
	David A. Cotoni, Robert T. Palac, Lawrence J. Dacey, and Daniel J. O'Rourke Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:692-699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Outcomes After Aortic Arch Replacement by Using the Y-Graft Technique
	Scott A. LeMaire, Matt D. Price, Jennifer L. Parenti, Michael L. Johnson, Alicia D. Lay, Ourania Preventza, Joseph Huh, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:700-708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Assessment of Aortic Annulus Dimensions: Comparison of Noninvasive and Intraoperative Measurement
	Alexey Dashkevich, Philipp Blanke, Matthias Siepe, Gregor Pache, Mathias Langer, Christian Schlensak, and Friedhelm Beyersdorf Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:709-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:714-715. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Automated Assessment of the Aortic Root Dimensions With Multidetector Row Computed Tomography
	Victoria Delgado, Arnold C.T. Ng, Joanne D. Schuijf, Frank van der Kley, Miriam Shanks, Laurens F. Tops, Nico R.L. van de Veire, Albert de Roos, Lucia J.M. Kroft, Martin J. Schalij, and Jeroen J. Bax Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:716-723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Experimental Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Different Sites of Primary Entry Tears Cause Different Ways of Propagation
	Tomasz Dziodzio, Andrzej Juraszek, David Reineke, Hansjörg Jenni, Etienne Zermatten, Daniel Zimpfer, Martin Stoiber, Verena Scheikl, Heinrich Schima, Michael Grimm, and Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:724-727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improved Outcome of Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy by Aggressive Intervention for Critically Ill Patients
	Ikuo Fukuda, Satoshi Taniguchi, Kozo Fukui, Masahito Minakawa, Kazuyuki Daitoku, and Yasuyuki Suzuki Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:728-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Brett Sheridan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:732-733. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Topical Application of a Biodegradable Disc With Amiodarone for Atrial Fibrillation
	Takahide Takeda, Takeshi Shimamoto, Akira Marui, Naritatu Saito, Kyokun Uehara, Kenji Minakata, Senri Miwa, Naoki Nakajima, Tadashi Ikeda, Suong-Hyu Hyon, and Ryuzo Sakata Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:734-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stefano Benussi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:739. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bleeding Complications and Blood Product Utilization With Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
	Justin M. Schaffer, George J. Arnaoutakis, Jeremiah G. Allen, Eric S. Weiss, Nishant D. Patel, Stuart D. Russell, Ashish S. Shah, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:740-749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Procedures at the Time of Ventricular Assist Device Placement
	Ayumi Goda, Hiroo Takayama, Sang-Woo Pak, Nir Uriel, Donna Mancini, Yoshifumi Naka, and Ulrich P. Jorde Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:750-754. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate or Celsior: Which Is More Suitable for Cold Preservation for Cardiac Grafts From Older Donors?
	Sungsoo Lee, Chien-Sheng Huang, Tomohiro Kawamura, Norihisa Shigemura, Timothy R. Billiar, Atsunori Nakao, and Yoshiya Toyoda Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:755-763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reverse Electrophysiologic Remodeling After Cardiac Mechanical Unloading for End-Stage Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
	Stavros G. Drakos, John V. Terrovitis, John N. Nanas, Efstratios I. Charitos, Argirios S. Ntalianis, Konstantinos G. Malliaras, Nikolaos Diakos, Dimitrios Koudoumas, Stergios Theodoropoulos, Magdi H. Yacoub, and Maria I. Anastasiou-Nana Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:764-769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes After Right-Side Heart Sarcoma Resection
	Min P. Kim, Arlene M. Correa, Shanda Blackmon, Gabriela Quiroga-Garza, Donald Weilbaecher, Brian Bruckner, Basel Ramlawi, David C. Rice, Ara A. Vaporciyan, and Michael J. Reardon Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:770-776. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Omar M. Lattouf and William Brent Keeling Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:776. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life Before and After Isolated Cardiac Operations
	Kathleen L. Grady, Richard Lee, Haris Subacius, S. Chris Malaisrie, Edwin C. McGee, Jr, Jane Kruse, Jeffrey J. Goldberger, and Patrick M. McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:777-783. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antiapoptotic Intervention in Repeated Blood Cardioplegia: A Porcine Study of Myocardial Function
	Pirjo-Riitta Salminen, Anne Kristin Jonassen, Eva-Katrine Aarnes, Chistian Arvei Moen, Lodve Stangeland, Finn Eliassen, Ruth Kongsvik, Knut Matre, Rune Haaverstad, and Ketil Grong Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:784-791. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ari Halldorsson Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:791-792. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Bloodstream Infections Increased After Delayed Sternal Closure: Cause or Coincidence
	Srikant Das, Agustin Rubio, Janet M. Simsic, Paul M. Kirshbom, Brian Kogon, Kirk R. Kanter, and Kevin Maher Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:793-797. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Richard Mainwaring Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:797-798. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternal Wound Infections in Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery: A Survey of Incidence and Preventative Practice
	Cathy S. Woodward, Minnette Son, John Calhoon, Joel Michalek, and S. Adil Husain Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:799-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ascending Sliding Arch Aortoplasty: A Novel Technique for Repair of Arch Hypoplasia
	E. Dean McKenzie, Michal Klysik, David L.S. Morales, Jeffrey S. Heinle, Charles D. Fraser, Jr, and John Kovalchin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:805-810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgery for Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Coronary Artery
	Muhammad A. Mumtaz, Richard E. Lorber, Janine Arruda, Gosta B. Pettersson, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:811-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Stage 2 Palliation Is Crucial in Patients With a Right-Ventricle-to-Pulmonary-Artery Conduit
	André Rüffer, Florian Arndt, Sergej Potapov, Thomas S. Mir, Jochen Weil, and Robert A. Cesnjevar Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:816-822. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heart Transplantation in Children With a Fontan Procedure
	Kirk R. Kanter, William T. Mahle, Robert N. Vincent, Alexandria M. Berg, Brian E. Kogon, and Paul M. Kirshbom Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:823-830. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Coexistent Pulmonary Inflammatory Pseudotumor and Carcinoma in One Patient: Does Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Help
	Zhi Zheng, Youmin Pan, Tiecheng Pan, and Jun Li Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e43. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Post-Lobectomy Pulmonary Artery Stump Thrombosis: How Dangerous Is It?
	Nikolaos Barbetakis, Christos Asteriou, and Athanassios Kleontas Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e44. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Crossed Pulmonary Arteries Associated With Interruption of Aortic Arch on Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Imaging
	Yoshinori Miyahara, Koichi Kataoka, and Masaaki Kawada Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:929. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adult Coarctation of Aorta With Post-Stenotic Calcified Aortic Aneurysms
	Ramkumar Jayavelan, Richard Saldanha, Siva Muthukumar, Amrutraj Gopalrao Nerlikar, Ranjith Karthekeyan, Mahesh Vakamudi, and Sadagopan Thanikachalam Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:930. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Dimensional Imaging of a Ductus Arteriosus Aneurysm in an Adult
	Periklis Tomos, Grigorios Karagkiouzis, Panoraia Paraskeva, Eleftherios Spartalis, Elias Lachanas, Theodoros P. Vassilakopoulos, and E. Andreas Agathos Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:931. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Patency of Vein Graft Anastomoses Facilitated With the Hexalon Device
	Ramy F. Ayad, Paul S. Bhella, William D. Dockery, and Jeffrey M. Schussler Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:894-898. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Uncoated Vascular Prosthesis Reduces Mediastinal Tube Drainage After Thoracic Aortic Surgery
	Minoru Tabata, Tomoki Shimokawa, Toshihiro Fukui, Susumu Manabe, Yasunori Sato, and Shuichiro Takanashi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:899-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Takotsubo Syndrome After Mitral Valve Replacement for Acute Endocarditis
	Vlad Gariboldi, Bertrand Jop, Dominique Grisoli, Nicolas Jaussaud, François Kerbaul, and Frédéric Collart Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e31-e32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Cause of Acute Limb Ischemia: Aortic Intimal Sarcoma
	Vimal Raj, Sanjiv Joshi, Karin Hawlisch, Ricardo Wage, and Sanjay Prasad Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e33-e35. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isolated Papillary Muscle Rupture Complicating Acute Pancreatitis
	Piercarlo Ballo, Giuseppe Mangialavori, Irene Betti, Gabriele Giunti, Francesco Meucci, Leandro Chiodi, and Alfredo Zuppiroli Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e36-e38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Myocardial Infarction With Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
	Robina Matyal, Haider J. Warraich, Swaminathan Karthik, Peter Panzica, Sajid Shahul, Kamal R. Khabbaz, and Feroze Mahmood Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e39-e40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Videos]
Recurrent Pulmonary Intimal Sarcoma Involving the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
	Dipesh K. Shah, Lyle D. Joyce, Martha Grogan, Marie Christine Aubry, John A. Miller, Wei Ding, and Michael G. Haddock Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e41-e42. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Functional Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage by Left Atrium-to-Superior Vena Cava Shunt
	Masamichi Ono, Heidi Goerler, Harald Bertram, and Thomas Breymann Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:903-904. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superior Vena Cava Bypass With Cryopreserved Ascending Aorta Allograft
	Michael S. Firstenberg, Danielle Blais, Erik Abel, and Michael R. Go Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:905-907. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Half-Leaflet Suspension With a Thin Gore-Tex Suture for Aortic Leaflet Prolapse
	Takeshi Shimamoto, Tatsuhiko Komiya, and Genichi Sakaguchi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:907-908. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Ventricular Septal Defect
	Gainosuke Sugiyama, Christopher Lau, Vinay Tak, Daniel C. Lee, and Joshua Burack Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:908-910. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gonococcal Ascending Aortitis With Penetrating Ulcers and Intraluminal Thrombus
	J. Susie Woo, David G. Rabkin, Nahush A. Mokadam, Mara H. Rendi, and Gabriel S. Aldea Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:910-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of a Left Anterior Descending Pseudoaneurysm Related to Behcet's Disease
	Konstantinos Spiliotopoulos, Bobby Yanagawa, Andrew Crean, Christopher Overgaard, and Stephanie J. Brister Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:912-914. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Use of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Probe for Intraoperative Epicardial Imaging
	Adrian Ionescu, Michael Gilbert, and Pankaj Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:914-917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Human Fibrinogen/Thrombin-Coated Collagen Patch to Control Intraoperative Severe Pulmonary Hemorrhage and Air Leakage After Correction of a Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
	Roberto Lorusso, Giuseppe De Cicco, Enrico Vizzardi, and Sandro Gelsomino Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:917-919. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Aortic Valve and Arch Replacement With Bilateral Nephrectomy for Massive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Aortic Regurgitation and Dissecting Aneurysm
	Ashvini Menon, Anand Sachithanandan, Harjot Singh, Rupesh Bhatt, Michael E. Lewis, and Robert S. Bonser Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:919-920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massive Hemoptysis After Aspiration of a Toothpick
	Rajeev P. Misra and Charles A. Dietl Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:921-922. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diaphragmatic Reconstruction Using Combined Reversed Extended Latissimus Dorsi and Serratus Anterior Fascia Flaps
	Raphael Sinna, Florence De Dominicis, Quentin Quassemyar, David Fuks, David Perignon, Jean-Marc Regimbeau, and Pascal Berna Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:922-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benign Metastasizing Leiomyoma: Metastasis to Rib and Vertebra
	Min-Woong Kang, Shin Kwang Kang, Jae Hyeon Yu, Seung Pyung Lim, Kwang Sun Suh, Jae-Sung Ahn, and Myung Hoon Na Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:924-926. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Synchronous Primary Carcinosarcoma and Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Esophagus
	ShouHua Zhao, Qi Xue, Bo Ye, HaiZhen Lu, Jie He, and Hong Zhao Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:926-928. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Pneumonectomy for Lung Cancer: A Further Step in Minimally Invasive Surgery
	Lorenzo Spaggiari and Domenico Galetta Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e45-e47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic Conversion From Nissen to Partial Fundoplication for Refractory Dysphagia
	Stephen H. McKellar, Mark S. Allen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, K. Robert Shen, Dennis A. Wigle, and Claude Deschamps Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:932-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Flap Closure of the Lower Membranous Trachea
	Masaki Tomita, Tetsuya Shimizu, Takanori Ayabe, Akihiro Yonei, and Toshio Onitsuka Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:935-937. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Versatility of a Mini-Trapdoor Incision in Upper Mediastinal Exposure
	Phillip S. Ge, Taryne A. Imai, and Timothy L. Van Natta Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:938-940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy With Venous Confluence Resection for Stage IVA Thymic Tumors
	Michel Gonzalez, Thorsten Krueger, Jean Yannis Perentes, Oskar Matzinger, Solange Peters, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:941-943. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Cardiovascular Physiology: By David E. Mohrman, Lois Jane Heller. 2010, New York, New York, McGraw Hill Professional, 304 pp, $39.95 ISBN: 978-0-07-170120-4
	Cristian Rosu and Louis P. Perrault Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:992. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Preoperative Statin Therapy Reduces Early Mortality in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Operations
	Hisato Takagi, Hideaki Manabe, and Takuya Umemoto Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:983-984. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoleak Type II: Deceitful Predictor of Delayed Paraplegia
	Nikola S. Ilic, Igor B. Koncar, Marko Dragas, Igor Banzic, and Lazar B. Davidovic Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:984-985. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium, Mitral Regurgitation, and Recovery of Myocardial Function: The Missing Link?
	Sulafa K.M. Ali Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:985-986. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Vinay Badhwar Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:986. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Atrioventricular Canal
	Jose I. Aramendi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:986. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Patrick O. Myers and Afksendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:987. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can We Really Believe That Aprotinin Is Safe in Congenital Heart Surgery?
	David Faraoni Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:987-988. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Sara K. Pasquali Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:988. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Durability of Sternal Plating After Respiratory Arrest Requiring Chest Compressions
	Michael S. Firstenberg and Juan Crestanello Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:988-989. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	L. Scott Levin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:989. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Did Clopidogrel Confound the Results?
	Edward B. Savage Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:989. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mariano E. Brizzio and Alex Zapolanski Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:989. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinoscopy Is Complementary to EBUS-EUS
	Peter W.A. Kunst Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:989-990. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Rafael Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:990-991. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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