Presidential Address:

The Imperative for Change: The STSA Presidential Address
	Keith S. Naunheim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1660-1667. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Death and the Cancer Cell
	Juan Rosai Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1657-1659. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Tumor Necrosis as a Prognostic Factor for Stage IA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Seong Yong Park, Hyun-Sung Lee, Hee-Jin Jang, Geon Kook Lee, Kyung Young Chung, and Jae Ill Zo Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1668-1673. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Intraoperative Transfusion of Small Amounts of Blood Heralds Worse Postoperative Outcome in Patients Having Noncardiac Thoracic Operations
	Victor A. Ferraris, Daniel L. Davenport, Sibu P. Saha, Alethea Bernard, Peter C. Austin, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1674-1680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Oncologic Outcomes After Surgical Resection of Subcentimeter Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Matthew J. Schuchert, Arman Kilic, Arjun Pennathur, Katie S. Nason, David O. Wilson, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1681-1688. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Is Superior to Positron Emission Tomography in the Detection and Nodal Assessment of Lung Cancers
	Katsuo Usuda, Xi-Tong Zhao, Motoyasu Sagawa, Munetaka Matoba, Yasuaki Kuginuki, Mitsuru Taniguchi, Yoshimichi Ueda, and Tsutomu Sakuma Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1689-1695. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Prospective Study to Determine the Incidence of Non-Imaged Malignant Pulmonary Nodules in Patients Who Undergo Metastasectomy by Thoracotomy With Lung Palpation
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, Todd P. McCarty, and Douglas J. Minnich Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1696-1701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Forequarter Amputation Combined With Chest Wall Resection: A Single-Center Experience
	Patrick Nierlich, Philipp Funovics, Martin Dominkus, Oskar Aszmann, Manfred Frey, and Walter Klepetko Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1702-1708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Frank Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1708. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Titanium Plates and Dualmesh: A Modern Combination for Reconstructing Very Large Chest Wall Defects
	Jean Philippe Berthet, Ludovic Canaud, Thomas D'Annoville, Pierre Alric, and Charles-Henri Marty-Ane Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1709-1716. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperations After Failed Transaxillary First Rib Resection to Treat Paget-Schroetter Syndrome Patients
	J. Ernesto Molina Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1717-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Curtis G. Tribble Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1721-1722. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Computed Tomographic Modeling Before and After Treatment for Posttraumatic Empyema: Early Decortication Is Superior to Catheter Drainage
	John Alfred Carr, Carrie Fales, Inam A. Shaikh, and Kathleen Foulds Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1723-1728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Starting a Robotic Program in General Thoracic Surgery: Why, How, and Lessons Learned
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, and Douglas J. Minnich Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1729-1737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Photodynamic Therapy and the Evolution of a Lung-Sparing Surgical Treatment for Mesothelioma
	Joseph S. Friedberg, Rosemarie Mick, Melissa Culligan, James Stevenson, Annemarie Fernandes, Deborah Smith, Eli Glatstein, Stephen M. Hahn, and Keith Cengel Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1738-1745. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	C. Peter Clarke Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1745-1746. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Meta-Analysis of Therapeutic Procedures for Acquired Subglottic Stenosis in Adults
	Kazumichi Yamamoto, Fumitsugu Kojima, Ken-ichi Tomiyama, Tatsuo Nakamura, and Yasuaki Hayashino Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1747-1753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors of Acute Rejection After Lung Transplantation
	Abeel A. Mangi, David P. Mason, Edward R. Nowicki, Lillian H. Batizy, Sudish C. Murthy, Diane J. Pidwell, Robin K. Avery, Kenneth R. McCurry, Gösta B. Pettersson, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1754-1762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Bicaval Dual-Lumen Catheter for Adult Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
	Jeffrey Javidfar, Daniel Brodie, Dongfang Wang, Ali N. Ibrahimiye, Jonathan Yang, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, Joshua Sonett, and Matthew Bacchetta Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1763-1769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevention of Chylothorax Complicating Extensive Esophageal Resection by Mass Ligation of Thoracic Duct: A Random Control Study
	Fan-Cai Lai, Long Chen, Yuan-Rong Tu, Min Lin, and Xu Li Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1770-1774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serum C-Reactive Protein as a Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients After Esophagectomy
	Michel E. van Genderen, Alexandre Lima, Hilde de Geus, Eva Klijn, Bas Wijnhoven, Diederik Gommers, and Jasper van Bommel Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1775-1779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Morbidity of Bleeding After Cardiac Surgery: Is It Blood Transfusion, Reoperation for Bleeding, or Both?
	Alessandro Vivacqua, Colleen G. Koch, Arshad M. Yousuf, Edward R. Nowicki, Penny L. Houghtaling, Eugene H. Blackstone, and Joseph F. Sabik, III Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1780-1790. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Safety of Same-Day Coronary Angiography in Patients Undergoing Elective Aortic Valve Replacement
	Kevin L. Greason, Lars Englberger, Rakesh M. Suri, Soon J. Park, Charanjit S. Rihal, Sorin V. Pislaru, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1791-1796. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert S. Kramer Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1796-1797. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Preoperative Renal Dysfunction on Long-Term Survival for Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
	Vinod H. Thourani, W. Brent Keeling, Eric L. Sarin, Robert A. Guyton, Patrick D. Kilgo, Ameesh B. Dara, John D. Puskas, Edward P. Chen, William A. Cooper, J. David Vega, Cullen D. Morris, Michael E. Halkos, and Omar M. Lattouf Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1798-1807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis With Low Transvalvular Gradient and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Exceeding 0.50
	Giuseppe Tarantini, Elisa Covolo, Renato Razzolini, Claudio Bilato, Anna Chiara Frigo, Massimo Napodano, Enrico Favaretto, Chiara Fraccaro, Giambattista Isabella, Gino Gerosa, Sabino Iliceto, and Alain Cribier Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1808-1815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hans J. Geissler Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1815. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Echocardiographic Predictors of Left Ventricular Function and Clinical Outcomes After Successful Mitral Valve Repair: Conventional Two-Dimensional Versus Speckle-Tracking Parameters
	Jong-Min Song, Se Hun Kang, Eun-Jeong Lee, Min-Jung Shin, Jae Won Lee, Cheol Hyun Chung, Dae-Hee Kim, Duk-Hyun Kang, and Jae-Kwan Song Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1816-1823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Right Minithoracotomy Mitral Valve Surgery in Patients With Previous Sternotomy
	Christos G. Mihos, Orlando Santana, Gervasio A. Lamas, and Joseph Lamelas Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1824-1827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael A. Borger Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1827-1828. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Allogeneic Heart Valve Storage Above the Glass Transition at –80°C
	Kelvin G.M. Brockbank, Gregory J. Wright, Hai Yao, Elizabeth D. Greene, Zhen Z. Chen, and Katja Schenke-Layland Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1829-1835. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Are Associated With Similar Graft Patency, Myocardial Ischemia, and Freedom From Reintervention: Long-Term Follow-Up of a Randomized Trial
	John D. Puskas, Willis H. Williams, Robert O'Donnell, Randolph E. Patterson, Steven R. Sigman, A. Shannon Smith, Kim T. Baio, Patrick D. Kilgo, and Robert A. Guyton Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1836-1843. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Utility of a Simple Algorithm to Grade Diastolic Dysfunction and Predict Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Madhav Swaminathan, Alina Nicoara, Barbara G. Phillips-Bute, Nicolas Aeschlimann, Carmelo A. Milano, G. Burkhard Mackensen, Mihai V. Podgoreanu, Eric J. Velazquez, Mark Stafford-Smith, Joseph P. Mathew Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Research Endeavors (CARE) Group Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1844-1850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jeffrey Shuhaiber Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1850-1851. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Association of Body Mass Index With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Operations
	Xiumei Sun, Steven W. Boyce, Peter C. Hill, Ammar S. Bafi, Zhengyi Xue, Joseph Lindsay, and Paul J. Corso Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1852-1858. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas A. Schwann Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1858-1859. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Which Troponometric Best Predicts Midterm Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery?
	Aaron M. Ranasinghe, David W. Quinn, Matthew Richardson, Nick Freemantle, Timothy R. Graham, Jorge Mascaro, Stephen J. Rooney, Ian C. Wilson, Domenico Pagano, and Robert S. Bonser Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1860-1867. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion With Mild Hypothermia for Aortic Arch Replacement: Single-Center Experience in 245 Consecutive Patients
	Andreas Zierer, Faisal Detho, Omer Dzemali, Tayfun Aybek, Anton Moritz, and Farhad Bakhtiary Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1868-1873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Thomas G. Gleason Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1873-1874. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Aortic Mobile Thrombus: Is There a Role for Early Surgical Intervention?
	Sebastian Pagni, Jaimin Trivedi, Brian L. Ganzel, Matthew Williams, Nick Kapoor, Charles Ross, and A. David Slater Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1875-1881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Comparison of Catheter-Based Techniques and the Cox-Maze III Operation
	John M. Stulak, Joseph A. Dearani, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Richard C. Daly, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1882-1889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Initial Experience of Sequential Surgical Epicardial-Catheter Endocardial Ablation for Persistent and Long-Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With Long-Term Follow-Up
	Srijoy Mahapatra, Damien J. LaPar, Sandeep Kamath, Jason Payne, Kenneth C. Bilchick, James M. Mangrum, and Gorav Ailawadi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1890-1898. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Do Posttransplant Outcomes Differ in Heart Transplant Recipients Bridged With Continuous and Pulsatile Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices?
	Kimberly N. Hong, Alexander Iribarne, Jonathan Yang, Basel Ramlawi, Hiroo Takayama, Yoshifumi Naka, and Mark J. Russo Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1899-1906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
αB-Crystallin Improves Murine Cardiac Function and Attenuates Apoptosis in Human Endothelial Cells Exposed to Ischemia-Reperfusion
	Jeffrey B. Velotta, Naoyuki Kimura, Stephanie H. Chang, Jaehoon Chung, Satoshi Itoh, Jonathan Rothbard, Philip C. Yang, Lawrence Steinman, Robert C. Robbins, and Michael P. Fischbein Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1907-1913. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Myocardial Protection of Polarizing Cardioplegia Combined With Delta-Opioid Receptor Agonist in Swine
	Ting Wu, Peiqing Dong, Changcheng Chen, Jing Yang, and Xiaotong Hou Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1914-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Outcomes of Surgery for Simple Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage in Neonates
	Matthew S. Yong, Yves d'Udekem, Terry Robertson, Stephen Horton, Mithilesh Dronavalli, Christian Brizard, Robert Weintraub, Frank Shann, Michael Cheung, and Igor E. Konstantinov Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1921-1927. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Management of Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect: Early Total Correction Versus Shunt
	Jae Gun Kwak, Chang-Ha Lee, Cheul Lee, and Chun Soo Park Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1928-1935. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Ross Operation in Children and Young Adults: A Fifteen-Year, Single-Institution Experience
	Joseph B. Clark, Linda B. Pauliks, Ashley Rogerson, Allen R. Kunselman, and John L. Myers Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1936-1942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Effect of Cardioplegic Solution-Induced Sodium Concentration Fluctuation on Postoperative Seizure in Pediatric Cardiac Patients
	Jin-Tae Kim, Young-Hee Park, Young-Eun Chang, Hyo-Jin Byon, Hee-Soo Kim, Chong-Sung Kim, Hong-Gook Lim, Woong-Han Kim, Jeong-Ryul Lee, and Yong-Jin Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1943-1948. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival of Children Requiring Repeat Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Congenital Heart Surgery
	Jeffrey Shuhaiber, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Peter C. Laussen, Francis Fynn-Thompson, Pedro del Nido, and Frank Pigula Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1949-1955. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Wang-Zwische Double-Lumen Cannula Leads to Total Cavopulmonary Support in a Failing Fontan Sheep Model
	Dongfang Wang, Mark Plunkett, James Lynch, Xiaoqin Zhou, Cherry Ballard-Croft, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1956-1960. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Resolution of an Acute Cardiac Ischemia After the Removal of a Surgical Drain in Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Repair
	Giuseppe Iaci, Alessandro Castiglioni, Andrea Fumero, Mauro Carlino, Alberto Margonato, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e94. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Cardiac Extranodal B-Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Right Atrial Thrombus
	Lotfi Benhamed, Ilir Hysi, Francis Juthier, Carlo Banfi, Claire Delattre, Pierre Vladimir Ennezat, and Henri Porte Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e95. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Capillary Hemangioma Mimicking a Dumbbell-Shaped Mediastinal Neurinoma
	Francesco Petteruti, Giuseppe De Luca, Antonella Luciano, Vincenzo Schiavone, Tiziana Zorzi, and Alfredo Bucciero Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1993. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dramatic Postchemotherapy Reduction of Left Atrial Involvement From Lung Cancer
	Sébastien Guigard, Olivier Chavanon, Emmanuel Cochet, Philippe Chaffanjon, and Pierre-Yves Brichon Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1994. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Innominate Venous Aneurysm Presenting as an Anterior Mediastinal Mass
	Mio Sakai, Ryu Kanzaki, Takenori Kozuka, Masahiko Higashiyama, Yasuhiko Tomita, Ken Kodama, and Katsuyuki Nakanishi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1995. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Hybrid Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery-Robotic Minimally Invasive Right Upper Lobe Sleeve Lobectomy
	Thomas Schmid, Florian Augustin, Gerhard Kainz, Johann Pratschke, and Johannes Bodner Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1961-1965. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [video]

Case Reports:

Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis With Recurrent Pneumothorax
	Takashi Muramatsu, Mie Shimamura, Motohiko Furuichi, Tatsuhiko Nishii, Shinji Takeshita, and Motomi Shiono Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e83-e84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Atrioesophageal Fistula by Cervical Esophageal Ligation and Decompression
	Jamii St. Julien, Joe B. Putnam, Jr, Jonathan C. Nesbitt, Eric S. Lambright, Michael R. Petracek, and Eric L. Grogan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e85-e86. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Root and Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction Using Composite Biological Valved Conduits After Failed Ross Procedure
	Mark J. Russo, Rachel Easterwood, Mathew R. Williams, Isaac George, and Allan S. Stewart Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e87-e89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Biological Valve Thrombosis in an HIV Positive Patient
	Paul Achouh, Amine Jemel, Aurélie Chaudeurge, Alban Redheuil, Rachid Zegdi, and Jean-Noël Fabiani Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e90-e91. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Culture of a Prosthetic Valve Excised for Streptococcal Endocarditis Positive for Aspergillus Fumigatus 20 Years After Previous A Fumigatus Endocarditis
	William Escande, Georges Fayad, Thomas Modine, Eric Verbrugge, Mohamad Koussa, Eric Senneville, and Olivier Leroy Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e92-e93. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cystic Degeneration of a Carcinoid Lung Tumor: An Uncommon Cause of an Intrathoracic Cyst
	Hammad Sheikh, Chinyelu Menakaya, Lazlo Hajdu, and Michael Shackcloth Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1966-1967. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Coelomic Cyst
	Richard J. Myung, Bradley G. Leshnower, and Joseph I. Miller, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1967-1969. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Empyema Thoracis Complicated by Pneumothorax Necessitans Manifesting as Lobulated, Localized Subcutaneous Emphysematous Swellings
	Yeh Chunn Kuan, Soon Hin How, Wing Choy Yeen, Teck Han Ng, and Abdul Rani Fauzi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1969-1971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mature Cystic Teratoma With Malignant Transformation to Adenocarcinoma
	Takashi Muramatsu, Tatsuhiko Nishii, Kazumitsu Ohmori, and Motomi Shiono Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1971-1973. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Thymic Carcinoids
	Koji Kawaguchi, Noriyasu Usami, Toshiki Okasaka, and Kohei Yokoi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1973-1975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome After the Nuss Procedure for the Correction of Extreme Pectus Excavatum
	Seung-Hwan Lee, Se Min Ryu, and Seong Joon Cho Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1975-1977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Platelet Transfusion Associated With Acute Lung Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Gerard J. Fitzmaurice and Haralambos D. Parissis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1977-1979. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Combined Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass and Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
	Enrico Ferrari, Christopher Sulzer, Carlo Marcucci, Salah Dine Qanadli, Aurelien Roumy, Lars Nicaluss, and Ludwig Karl von Segesser Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1979-1982. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Balloon-Assisted Deployment Prevents Endograft Misalignment During Hybrid Aortic Arch Repair
	Arminder Singh Jassar, Michael A. Golden, John G. Augoustides, William J. Vernick, Joseph E. Bavaria, and Wilson Y. Szeto Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1982-1984. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Regurgitation Caused by an Isolated Mitral Leaflet Cleft
	Nobuyuki Furukawa, Anas Aboud, Kavous Hakim-Meibodi, and Jan Gummert Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1984-1986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Occlusion of Left Coronary Artery Ostium by Left Coronary Cusp Fusion
	Tatsuji Okada, Mitsuomi Shimamoto, Fumio Yamazaki, Masanao Nakai, Yujiro Miura, Tatsuya Itonaga, Ryota Nomura, Daisuke Takahashi, Noriyuki Abe, and Yasuhiko Terai Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1986-1988. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Closed Chest Resection of Left Ventricular Myxoma Through Thoracoscopic Assistance
	Onurcan Tarcan, Pinar Köksal, Hakan Çomakli, Gül Baytan Sezer, Gülser Günaydin, Hatim Yahya Uslu, and Tayfun Aybek Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1988-1990. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endocarditis of Bovine Jugular Vein Conduit Due to Q Fever
	Constantin Stefanidis, Aziz Benahmed-Mostafa, Ahmed Sanoussi, Marie Quiriny, Hélène Demanet, Caroline Theunissen, and Pierre Wauthy Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1990-1992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Concomitant Off-Pump Modified Maze and Coronary Surgery
	Massimo A. Mariani, Thijs Stoker, Marcoen F. Scholten, Alessandro Addis, Domenico Corradi, Ottavio Alfieri, and Stefano Benussi Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:e96-e98. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation and Left Atrial Decompression: A Fast and Minimally Invasive Approach
	Virginie Fouilloux, Lionel Lebrun, Loic Macé, and Bernard Kreitmann Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1996-1997. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Double-Barreled Cannon Stent Grafts: Possible Solution for Extremely Dilated Landing Zone of Aorta
	Yi-Hsuan Wu, Cheng-Che Tseng, Tzong-Nan Kuo, Yu-Jen Yang, and Chung-Dann Kan Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:1998-2000. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique for Insertion of HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Device Inflow Cannula
	Behzad Soleimani, Edward R. Stephenson, and Walter E. Pae Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2001-2002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified T-Shaped Left Atrium Incision in the Bi-Atrial Approach for Infracardiac Type TAPVR Repair
	Chung-Dann Kan and Yu-Jen Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2003-2005. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Implanted Cardiac Prostheses and Metallic Cardiovascular Electronic Devices
	Nikolaos G. Baikoussis, Efstratios Apostolakis, Nikolaos A. Papakonstantinou, Ioannis Sarantitis, and Dimitrios Dougenis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2006-2011. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Current Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation: By Hans-Joachim Schäfers. 2010, Bremen, Germany, Uni-Med Verlag AG, 143 pp, 39.80 ISBN: 978-383-741-211-6
	James I. Fann Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2028. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from STS Workforce on Evidence Based Surgery:

Surgical Management of Endocarditis: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline
	John G. Byrne, Katayoun Rezai, Juan A. Sanchez, Richard A. Bernstein, Eric Okum, Marzia Leacche, Jorge M. Balaguer, Shyam Prabhakaran, Charles R. Bridges, and Robert S.D. Higgins Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2012-2019. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Single Incision Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Using a Laparoscopic Port
	Jalal Assouad, Stéphane Vignes, Joseph Nakad, and Dominique Grunenwald Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2020-2021. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2021. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Factors Associated With the Development of Acute Heart Failure in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Pandemic 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Infection
	Polychronis Antonitsis, Kyriakos Anastasiadis, Omiros Chalvatzoulis, Helena Argiriadou, Christophoros Foroulis, Vasilios Grosomanidis, and Christos Papakonstantinou Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2021-2022. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Graeme MacLaren, Matthew Cove, and Theo Kofidis Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2022. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spare the Blood, but Save the Kidneys
	Cary S. Passik, Eugene Fernandes, Anne D'Amico, William Maldarelli, and Chirag Parikh Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2022-2023. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	David Moskowitz, Aryeh Shander, and M. Arisan Ergin Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2023-2024. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After CABG
	Adil Polat, Bulent Mert, Ebru Bal Polat, Cihan Yucel, and Vedat Erentug Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2024. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Sander Bramer, Albert H.M. van Straten, Mohamed A. Soliman Hamad, Eric Berreklouw, Elisabeth J. Martens, and Jos G. Maessen Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2024-2025. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction: The Impact of Allograft Characteristics
	M. Mostafa Mokhles, Antoon J. van den Bogaerdt, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2025. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patients With Interrupted Aortic Arches and Small Aortic Annulus: A Rare Entity?
	Yves d'Udekem, Aisyah Hussin, Mary Xu, Igor Konstantinov, and Jim Wilkinson Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2026. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Yasutaka Hirata and Jonathan M. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2026-2027. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corrections:

Correction
	Ann Thorac Surg 2011;91:2028. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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