EDITORIAL BOARD, JANUARY 2012:

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: Editorial Board, January 2012
	Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1-3. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery:

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:4-8. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Journal Cancer
	L. Henry Edmunds, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:9-10. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Does the Timing of Esophagectomy After Chemoradiation Affect Outcome?
	Jae Y. Kim, Arlene M. Correa, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Jack A. Roth, Reza J. Mehran, Garrett L. Walsh, David C. Rice, Jaffer A. Ajani, Dipen M. Maru, Manoop S. Bhutani, James Welsh, Edith M. Marom, Stephen G. Swisher, and Wayne L. Hofstetter Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:207-213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Minimally Invasive Esophagogastrectomy for Esophagogastric Junctional Cancer
	Hirokazu Noshiro, Yoshihiro Miyasaka, Michiaki Akashi, Hironori Iwasaki, Osamu Ikeda, and Akihiko Uchiyama Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:214-220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Rafael Andrade Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:220. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of the Surgical Technique on Pulmonary Morbidity After Esophagectomy
	Charles T. Bakhos, Thomas Fabian, Tolutope O. Oyasiji, Shiva Gautam, Sidhu P. Gangadharan, Michael S. Kent, Jeremiah Martin, Jonathan F. Critchlow, and Malcolm M. DeCamp Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:221-227. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fifteen-Year Outcome of Laparoscopic and Open Nissen Fundoplication: A Randomized Clinical Trial
	Paulina Salminen, Saija Hurme, and Jari Ovaska Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:228-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Factors Associated With the Mediastinal Spread of Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis
	Franck Petitpas, Jean-Philippe Blancal, Joaquim Mateo, Iyed Farhat, Walid Naija, Raphael Porcher, Catherine Beigelman, Mourad Boudiaf, Didier Payen, Philippe Herman, and Alexandre Mebazaa Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:234-238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Yves Durandy Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:239. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis With and Without Thymoma: A Single-Center Experience
	Lei Yu, Xiao-jun Zhang, Shan Ma, Fei Li, and Yun-feng Zhang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:240-244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors That Affect the Surgical Outcome in the Management of Focal Bronchiectasis in a Developed Country
	Miyako Hiramatsu, Yuji Shiraishi, Yutsuki Nakajima, Etsuo Miyaoka, Naoya Katsuragi, Hidefumi Kita, Akira Hyogotani, and Kiyomi Shimoda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark De Groot Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:250. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilobectomy for Lung Cancer: Analysis of Indications, Postoperative Results, and Long-Term Outcomes
	Domenico Galetta, Piergiorgio Solli, Alessandro Borri, Francesco Petrella, Roberto Gasparri, Daniela Brambilla, and Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:251-258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Ramifications of Bronchial Kink After Upper Lobectomy
	Kazuhiro Ueda, Toshiki Tanaka, Masataro Hayashi, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Tao-Sheng Li, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:259-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Walter J. Scott Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:265. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery on Benign Resections for Solitary Pulmonary Nodules
	Elbert Kuo, Ankit Bharat, Nicholas Bontumasi, Czarina Sanchez, Jennifer Bell Zoole, G. Alexander Patterson, and Bryan F. Meyers Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:266-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thirty-Day In-Vivo Performance of a Wearable Artificial Pump-Lung for Ambulatory Respiratory Support
	Zhongjun J. Wu, Tao Zhang, Giacomo Bianchi, Xufeng Wei, Ho-Sung Son, Kang Zhou, Pablo G. Sanchez, Jose Garcia, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:274-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael E. Jessen Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:281. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protection by 20-5,14-HEDGE Against Surgically Induced Ischemia Reperfusion Lung Injury in Rats
	Irshad Ali, Stephanie Gruenloh, Ying Gao, Anne Clough, John R. Falck, Meetha Medhora, and Elizabeth R. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:282-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Akira Shimamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:288-289. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Endoscopic Venous Harvesting by Inexperienced Operators Compromises Venous Graft Remodeling
	Soroosh Kiani, Pranjal H. Desai, Nannan Thirumvalavan, Dinesh John Kurian, Mary Margaret Flynn, XiaoQing Zhao, and Robert S. Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:11-18. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Cardiac Surgery in Jehovah's Witness Patients: Ten-Year Experience
	Arminder Singh Jassar, Patricia A. Ford, Howard L. Haber, Alice Isidro, Jabaris D. Swain, Joseph E. Bavaria, and Charles R. Bridges Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:19-25. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Andrea J. Carpenter Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:25. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 30-Day Predicted Risk of Mortality Score Also Predicts Long-Term Survival
	John D. Puskas, Patrick D. Kilgo, Vinod H. Thourani, Omar M. Lattouf, Edward Chen, J. David Vega, William Cooper, Robert A. Guyton, and Michael Halkos Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:26-35. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Method to Evaluate Cardiac Surgery Mortality: Phase of Care Mortality Analysis
	Francis L. Shannon, Frank L. Fazzalari, Patricia F. Theurer, Gail F. Bell, Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, Richard L. Prager Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:36-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Culture-Negative Aortic Infective Endocarditis
	Adil Polat, Altug Tuncer, Eylem Yayla Tuncer, Ilker Mataraci, Eray Aksoy, Arzu Antal Donmez, Mehmet Balkanay, Rahmi Zeybek, and Cevat Yakut Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:44-49. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Arkalgud SampathKumar Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:50. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome for the Surgical Treatment of Infective Endocarditis With a Focus on Intravenous Drug Users
	David G. Rabkin, Nahush A. Mokadam, Donald W. Miller, Raymond R. Goetz, Edward D. Verrier, and Gabriel S. Aldea Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:51-57. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	M. Mostafa Mokhles and Johanna J.M. Takkenberg Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:57-58. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation With Left-Sided Degenerative Heart Valve Disease: To Repair or Not to Repair?
	Jose L. Navia, Nicolas A. Brozzi, Allan L. Klein, Lee Fong Ling, Chanapong Kittayarak, Edward R. Nowicki, Lillian H. Batizy, Jiansheng Zhong, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:59-69. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Elderly: The Real Life
	Thierry Langanay, Erwan Flécher, Olivier Fouquet, Vito Giovanni Ruggieri, Bertrand De La Tour, Christian Félix, Bernard Lelong, Jean-Philippe Verhoye, Hervé Corbineau, and Alain Leguerrier Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:70-78. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Analysis of Osteopontin Levels for the Identification of Asymptomatic Patients With Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
	Juan B. Grau, Paolo Poggio, Rachana Sainger, William J. Vernick, William F. Seefried, Emanuela Branchetti, Benjamin C. Field, Joseph E. Bavaria, Michael A. Acker, and Giovanni Ferrari Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:79-86. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Human Ascending Aorta and Aortic Sinuses
	Ali N. Azadani, Sam Chitsaz, Peter B. Matthews, Nicolas Jaussaud, James Leung, Tonia Tsinman, Liang Ge, and Elaine E. Tseng Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:87-94. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Proximal Endografting With Distal Bare-Metal Stenting for Management of Aortic Dissection
	Sophie C. Hofferberth, Peter T. Foley, Andrew E. Newcomb, Kelvin K. Yap, Michael Y. Yii, Ian K. Nixon, Andrew M. Wilson, and Peter J. Mossop Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:95-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Leonard N. Girardi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:102. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified and "Reverse" Frozen Elephant Trunk Repairs for Extensive Disease and Complications After Stent Grafting
	Brian Lima, Eric E. Roselli, Edward G. Soltesz, Douglas R. Johnston, Akshat C. Pujara, Jahanzaib Idrees, and Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:103-109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selective Left Subclavian Ligation in Total Aortic Arch Replacement
	Yong Cui, Fanglin Lu, Lin Han, Jibin Xu, Zhigang Song, and Zhiyun Xu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:110-114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Roman Gottardi, Martin Czerny, and Rainald Seitelberger Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:114-115. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Disease in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	John M. Stulak, Joseph A. Dearani, Harold M. Burkhart, Naser M. Ammash, Sabrina D. Phillips, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:116-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postprocedural Atrial Fibrillation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
	Lukas J. Motloch, Sara Reda, Dennis Rottlaender, Rosa Khatib, Jochen Müller-Ehmsen, Catherine Seck, Justus Strauch, Navid Madershahian, Erland Erdmann, Thorsten Wahlers, and Uta C. Hoppe Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:124-131. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stefano Benussi, Micaela Cioni, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:131-132. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
University of Maryland Surgical Experience With the Jarvik 2000 Axial Flow Ventricular Assist Device
	Erik N. Sorensen, Richard N. Pierson, III, Erika D. Feller, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:133-140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preliminary In Vivo Testing of a Novel Pump for Short-Term Extracorporeal Life Support
	David J. Spurlock, Kelly Koch, Daniel E. Mazur, Emilia M. Fracz, Robert H. Bartlett, and Jonathan W. Haft Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:141-146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Robert C. Eberhart and Dan M. Meyer Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:146-147. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High-Dose Tranexamic Acid Is an Independent Predictor of Early Seizure After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Dimitri Kalavrouziotis, Pierre Voisine, Siamak Mohammadi, Stephanie Dionne, and Francois Dagenais Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:148-154. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Victor A. Ferraris Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:154-155. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Small-Caliber Vascular Grafts With Trimeric Peptide for Acceleration of Endothelialization
	Fumiaki Kuwabara, Yuji Narita, Aika Yamawaki-Ogata, Kei Kanie, Ryuji Kato, Makoto Satake, Hiroaki Kaneko, Hideki Oshima, Akihiko Usui, and Yuichi Ueda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:156-163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Outcomes of Repair of Common Arterial Trunk With Truncal Valve Surgery: A Review of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database
	Hyde M. Russell, Sara K. Pasquali, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Marshall L. Jacobs, Sean M. O'Brien, Constantine Mavroudis, and Carl L. Backer Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:164-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography and Brain Injury in Infants Undergoing Norwood-Type Operations
	Julia K. Gunn, John Beca, Daniel J. Penny, Stephen B. Horton, Yves A. d'Udekem, Christian P. Brizard, Kirsten Finucane, Monika Olischar, Rodney W. Hunt, and Lara S. Shekerdemian Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:170-176. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Pascal R. Vouhe Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:176. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcome of Direct Neopulmonary Artery Reconstruction During the Arterial Switch Procedure
	Jacek J. Moll, Krzysztof W. Michalak, Katarzyna Mludzik, Tomasz Moszura, Marek Kopala, Maciej Moll, and Jadwiga A. Moll Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:177-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals: Neonatal Pulmonary Artery Rehabilitation Without Unifocalization
	Matthew Liava'a, Christian P. Brizard, Igor E. Konstantinov, Terry Robertson, Michael M. Cheung, Robert Weintraub, and Yves d'Udekem Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:185-191. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Qing-yu Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:191-192. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcaval Correction of Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage Into the Superior Vena Cava
	Mohamed Nassar, Virginie Fouilloux, Loïc Macé, Bernard Kreitmann, and Dominique Metras Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:193-196. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Surgical Repair of Double-Chambered Right Ventricle
	Sameh M. Said, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, Patrick W. O'Leary, Naser M. Ammash, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:197-200. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms in Children: Single-Center Experience of Six Patients
	Caisheng Ye, Henghui Yin, Ying Lin, Li Zhou, Runyi Ye, Xiaoxi Li, Anjia Han, and Shenming Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:201-205. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Erle H. Austin, III Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:205-206. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Portal Venous Air Resulting in Pneumocardia: A Rare Presentation of Intestinal Ischemia
	Kara A. Haggerty, Timothy J. George, George J. Arnaoutakis, Claude A. Beaty, John V. Conte, and Glenn J. Whitman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e13. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Atrial Compression by the Hyper-Expanded Right Lower Pulmonary Lobe
	Morteza Tavakkoli Hosseini, Aron Frederik Popov, Antonios Kourliouros, Andre Ruediger Simon, and Toufan Bahrami Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e15. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blunt Chest Trauma Leading to Myocardial Infarction
	Mohammad Hossein Mandegar, Bahare Saidi, Farideh Roshanali, and Thelma Avanessian Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:323. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Assist Device, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Thrombus Formation
	Danja S. Groves and Christoph Schmidt Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:324. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severely Calcified Pericardium: The Crown of Thorns
	Jose Rubio-Alvarez, Anxo Martinez de Alegria, Juan Sierra-Quiroga, and Jose Manuel Martinez-Comendador Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:325. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Automated Coring and Apical Connector Insertion Device for Aortic Valve Bypass Surgery
	Corey Adams, Linrui Ray Guo, Philip M. Jones, Christopher Harle, John W. Brown, James S. Gammie, and Bob Kiaii Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:290-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Anthony L. Estrera Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:293. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Primary Pleural Mullerian Tumor in a Young Woman
	Alexander S. Farivar, Brian E. Louie, Ralph W. Aye, Matthew P. Horton, and Eric Vallières Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Transplant, Double Valve Repair, and Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Resection
	Hossein Shayan, Basar Sareyyupoglu, Norihisa Shigemura, Jnanesh Thacker, Christian Bermudez, and Yoshiya Toyoda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e3-e5. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of a Giant Thoracic Hypervascular Paraspinal Ganglioma
	Muhammad Asghar Nawaz, Milan Samarage, Kevin O'Neill, and Prakash Punjabi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e7-e8. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Mediastinal Mass Secondary to Histoplasmosis
	David D. Shersher, Edward Hong, John Breard, William H. Warren, and Michael J. Liptay Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e9-e10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Diagnostic Consideration for All Ages: Pseudoachalasia in a 22-Year-Old Male
	Matthew L. Stone, Ahmet Kilic, David R. Jones, Christine L. Lau, and Benjamin D. Kozower Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e11-e12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blunt Aortic Injury in a Patient With Prior Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Joseph Rabin, Albert Chi, David G. Neschis, Bartley P. Griffith, and Thomas M. Scalea Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:294-296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Diagnosis of Unroofed Coronary Sinus After Aortic Valve Replacement
	Darrin M. Payne, Andrew Hamilton, Brian Milne, Robert Tanzola, and Michael O'Reilly Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:296-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complications Associated With the Use of Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy in an Adult Patient With Ebstein's Anomaly
	Craig H. Selzman, Georges Desjardins, Amit N. Patel, Erin Davis, Sara Dick, and Josef Stehlik Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:297-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Arch Replacement After a Failed Repair for Takayasu's Ascending Aortitis
	Alexis E. Shafii, Alessandro Vivacqua, Turki B. Albacker, Charles Sheih, and Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:300-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Konno Procedure for Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis: 34-Year Follow-Up
	Freddy Vermeulen, Ben Swinkels, and Wim Jan van Boven Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:302-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Microthrombi on a Papillary Fibroelastoma of the Aortic Valve
	Olivier Chavanon, Monsef Hlal, Abderhamane Bakkali, Géraldine Dessertaine, Claire Haffner-Dubus, Sylvie Lantuejoul, and Aude Boignard Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:304-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Valve Replacement Through a Left Thoracotomy Approach
	James Barnard, Andreas Hoschtitzky, and Ragheb Hasan Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:306-308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reimplantation of Anomalous Single Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery: Diagnosis and Surgical Management
	Mohsen Karimi, Elise Hulsebus, and William Lutin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:308-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Endocardiectomy and Bidirectional Glenn Shunt for Right Ventricular Endomyocardial Fibrosis
	Angeles Heredero, Maribel Garcia-Vega, Marta Tomas, Marta Cremades, Pilar Calderon, Apostolos Paul Karagounis, and Gonzalo Aldamiz-Echevarria Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:310-312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Repair of an Atrioesophageal Fistula After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
	Kara A. Haggerty, Timothy J. George, George J. Arnaoutakis, Christopher J. Barreiro, Ashish S. Shah, and Marc S. Sussman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:313-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Barotraumatic Esophageal Perforation by Explosion of a Carbonated Drink Bottle
	Jae Bum Park, Jae Joon Hwang, Seung Ho Bang, Song Am Lee, Woo Surng Lee, Yo Han Kim, and Hyun Keun Chee Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:315-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left-Sided Diaphragmatic and Pericardial Ruptures With Subluxation of the Heart After Blunt Trauma
	Jarmo M. Gunn, Jukka Savola, and Kari Isotalo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:317-319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration Supplied by an Anomalous Aneurysmal Artery
	Kohei Ando, Takamitsu Maehara, Hiroyuki Adachi, Toshio Konishi, Mutsumu Fukata, Hiroshi Furukawa, Yukio Kakuta, and Munetaka Masuda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:319-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Use of Macrolane to Treat Pectus Excavatum
	Raphael Sinna, David Perignon, Nizar Assaf, and Pascal Berna Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e17-e18. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Alternative Approach to Diffuse Thoracic Aortomegaly: On-Pump Hybrid Total Arch Repair Without Circulatory Arrest
	William D.T. Kent, Jason K. Wong, Eric J. Herget, Joseph E. Bavaria, and Jehangir J. Appoo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:326-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How to Remove the CoreValve Aortic Bioprosthesis in a Case of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
	Giuseppe Bruschi, Jacopo Oreglia, Federico De Marco, Paola Colombo, Michele Mondino, Roberto Paino, Silvio Klugmann, and Luigi Martinelli Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:329-330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Retropectoral Axillary Implantation of Defibrillators in Young Women
	Dominique Babuty, Alain Mirza, Nicolas Clementy, Bertrand Pierre, Bénédicte Lallemand, Eric Lemoine, and Paul Neville Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:331-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Single-Port Thymectomy Through an Infrasternal Approach
	Takashi Suda, Hiroshi Sugimura, Daisuke Tochii, Mariko Kihara, and Yoshinobu Hattori Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:334-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Predicting Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
	Sarah C. Huen and Chirag R. Parikh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:337-347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

STS/AATS SPECIAL REPORTS:

Thoracic Surgery Workforce: Report of STS/AATS Thoracic Surgery Practice and Access Task Force—Snapshot 2010
	Richard J. Shemin and John S. Ikonomidis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:348-355.e6. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Pulsatile Perfusion During Pregnancy
	Marjan Jahangiri and Jean Pierre van Besouw Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:356. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Anitha S. John, Katherine W. Arendt, Martin D. Abel, and Heidi M. Connolly Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:356-357. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: A Prospective Evaluation of Anterior Thoracotomy Wound Complications
	Miralem Pasic, Giuseppe D'Ancona, Thorsten Drews, Semih Buz, Marlies Höck, Roland Hetzer, and Axel Unbehaun Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:357-358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Joseph R. Elbeery, Evelio Rodriguez, Theodore C. Koutlas, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:358. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of the Proximal Anastomosis in Open, Hybrid Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
	Fabio Ramponi, Anthony Leslie, Michael S. Stephen, Geoffrey H. White, Richmond Jeremy, and Michael K. Wilson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:358-359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Eugenio Neri, Luigi Muzzi, and Giulio Tommasino Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Sternal Closure: A Successful Strategy Criticism Which Is Supported by Incomplete Data
	Francesco Santini, Francesco Onorati, Giuseppe Faggian, and Alessandro Mazzucco Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Kevin O. Maher and Kirk Kanter Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:360-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Slipping Through the Mini-Maze
	Sebastien P.J. Krul, Antoine H.G. Driessen, and Joris R. de Groot Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Jian-Gang Wang and Xu Meng Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:361-362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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