Editorials:

The American Board of Thoracic Surgery: Update
	Valerie W. Rusch, John H. Calhoon, Mark S. Allen, and William Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:363-365. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Improved Survival but Marginal Allograft Function in Patients Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Lung Transplantation
	Matthew G. Hartwig, Richard Walczak, Shu S. Lin, and R. Duane Davis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:366-371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Torsten Bossert Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:371. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Hospital Volume of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy on Primary Lung Cancer Outcomes
	Henry S. Park, Frank C. Detterbeck, Daniel J. Boffa, and Anthony W. Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:372-379. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Todd L. Demmy Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:379-380. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Oncologic Efficacy of Anatomic Segmentectomy in Stage IA Lung Cancer Patients With T1a Tumors
	James M. Donahue, Christopher R. Morse, Dennis A. Wigle, Mark S. Allen, Francis C. Nichols, K. Robert Shen, Claude Deschamps, and Stephen D. Cassivi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:381-388. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Local Extension at the Hilum Region Is Associated With Worse Long-Term Survival in Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
	Chang Chen, Fang Bao, Hui Zheng, Yi-ming Zhou, Min-wei Bao, Hui-kang Xie, Ge-ning Jiang, Jia-an Ding, and Wen Gao Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:389-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Bryan A. Whitson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:396-397. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Maximal Standardized Uptake Value on FDG-PET Is Correlated With Cyclooxygenase-2 Expression in Patients With Lung Adenocarcinoma
	Katsuhiko Shimizu, Yuji Hirami, Shinsuke Saisho, Takuro Yukawa, Ai Maeda, Koichiro Yasuda, and Masao Nakata Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:398-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jessica S. Donington Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:403-404. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection as a Prognostic Factor in Surgical Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Craig M. Hooker, Robert A. Meguid, Alicia Hulbert, Joshua T. Taylor, James Shin, John Wrangle, Kristen Rodgers, Beverly Lee, Suvasini Laskshmanan, Travis Brown, Avedis Meneshian, Marc Sussman, Jeanne Keruly, Richard D. Moore, Stephen C. Yang, and Malcolm V. Brock Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:405-412. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Molecular Detection of Microorganisms in Distal Airways of Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery
	Xavier Benoit D'Journo, Fadi Bittar, Delphine Trousse, Francoise Gaillat, Christophe Doddoli, Herve Dutau, Laurent Papazian, Didier Raoult, Jean Marc Rolain, and Pascal Alexandre Thomas Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:413-422. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alessandro Brunelli Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:422. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subcarinal Node Metastasis in Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
	Jingeng Liu, Yi Hu, Xuan Xie, and Jianhua Fu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:423-427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Elfriede Bollschweiler Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:428. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy Is Beneficial for Clinical Stage T2 N0 Esophageal Cancer Patients Due to Inaccurate Preoperative Staging
	Jennifer Q. Zhang, Craig M. Hooker, Malcolm V. Brock, James Shin, Sue Lee, Remealle How, Noreli Franco, Helen Prevas, Alicia Hulbert, and Stephen C. Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:429-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

In Situ Replacement for Mycotic Aneurysms on the Thoracic and Abdominal Aorta Using Rifampicin-Bonded Grafting and Omental Pedicle Grafting
	Naomichi Uchida, Akira Katayama, Kentaro Tamura, Sutoh Miwa, Kuraoka Masatsugu, and Taijiro Sueda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:438-442. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Kevin Lachapelle Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:442. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Bentall Procedure Using Two Short Grafts for Coronary Reimplantation: Long-Term Results
	Pablo Maureira, Fabrice Vanhuyse, Cécile Martin, Malik Lekehal, Jean-Pierre Carteaux, Nguyen Tran, and Jean-Pierre Villemot Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:443-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Derek R. Brinster Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:449. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reoperation After Surgical Correction of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Risk Factor Analysis
	Giovanni Concistrè, Giovanni Casali, Eugenio Santaniello, Andrea Montalto, Brenno Fiorani, Angelo Dell'Aquila, and Francesco Musumeci Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:450-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	James I. Fann Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:455-456. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Dilatation With Bicuspid Aortic Valves: Cusp Fusion Correlates to Matrix Metalloproteinases and Inhibitors
	John S. Ikonomidis, Jean Marie Ruddy, Stewart M. Benton, Jr, Jazmine Arroyo, Theresa A. Brinsa, Robert E. Stroud, Ahmed Zeeshan, Joseph E. Bavaria, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, Francis G. Spinale, and Jeffrey A. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:457-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	John A. Elefteriades and George Koullias Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:463-464. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patients' Radiation Doses During Thoracic Stent-Graft Implantation: The Problem of Long-Lasting Procedures
	Natalia Majewska, Michal-G. Stanisic, Magdalena A. Klos, Marcin Makalowski, Maciej Frankiewicz, Robert Juszkat, and Waclaw Majewski Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:465-472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Brendon M. Stiles Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:472. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Cost and Effectiveness of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Versus Open Repair
	Ashkan Karimi, Karen L. Walker, Tomas D. Martin, Philip J. Hess, Charles T. Klodell, Robert J. Feezor, Adam W. Beck, and Thomas M. Beaver Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:473-479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Graft Selection for Aortic Root Replacement in Complex Active Endocarditis: Does It Matter?
	Arminder Singh Jassar, Joseph E. Bavaria, Wilson Y. Szeto, Patrick J. Moeller, Jon Maniaci, Rita K. Milewski, Joseph H. Gorman, III, Nimesh D. Desai, Robert C. Gorman, and Alberto Pochettino Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:480-487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael A. Borger Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:488. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Native and Prosthetic Valve Infective Endocarditis
	Mahesh B. Manne, Nabin K. Shrestha, Bruce W. Lytle, Edward R. Nowicki, Eugene Blackstone, Steven M. Gordon, Gosta Pettersson, and Thomas G. Fraser Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:489-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alfred Culliford Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:493-494. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of 203 Young and Middle-Aged Patients With More Than 10 Years of Follow-Up After the Original Subcoronary Ross Operation
	Efstratios I. Charitos, Ulrich Stierle, Thorsten Hanke, Claudia Schmidtke, Hans-Hinrich Sievers, and Doreen Richardt Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:495-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Johanna J.M. Takkenberg Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:502. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early and Late Outcome After Aortic Root Replacement With a Mechanical Valve Prosthesis in a Series of 528 Patients
	Bart P. van Putte, Sabri Ozturk, Sailay Siddiqi, Marc A.A.M. Schepens, Robin H. Heijmen, and Wim J. Morshuis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:503-509. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Christopher M. Feindel Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:509. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Mosaic Bioprosthesis: A 13-Year Follow-Up
	Michele Celiento, Giacomo Ravenni, Aldo D. Milano, Stefano Pratali, Giovanni Scioti, Carmela Nardi, and Uberto Bortolotti Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:510-515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulsatile Distention of the Nondiseased and Stenotic Aortic Valve Annulus: Analysis With Electrocardiogram-Gated Computed Tomography
	Linda M. de Heer, Ricardo P.J. Budde, Joffrey van Prehn, Willem P.Th.M. Mali, Lambertus W. Bartels, Pieter R. Stella, Lex A. van Herwerden, Jolanda Kluin, and Koen L. Vincken Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:516-522. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Philippe Kolh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:522. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Survival of Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Treated by Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Medical Therapy
	Eric J. Velazquez, Judson B. Williams, Eric Yow, Linda K. Shaw, Kerry L. Lee, Harry R. Phillips, Christopher M. O'Connor, Peter K. Smith, and Robert H. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:523-530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stuart J. Head, M. Mostafa Mokhles, and A. Pieter Kappetein Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:530. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-pump Bilateral Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting in Elderly Patients
	Takeshi Kinoshita, Tohru Asai, Tomoaki Suzuki, Satoshi Kuroyanagi, Soh Hosoba, and Noriyuki Takashima Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:531-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Metabolic Syndrome Affects Midterm Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Emiliano Angeloni, Giovanni Melina, Umberto Benedetto, Simone Refice, Fabio Capuano, Antonino Roscitano, Cosimo Comito, and Riccardo Sinatra Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:537-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Refractory Spasm of Coronary Arteries and Grafted Conduits After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Roberto Lorusso, Elena Crudeli, Fabiana Lucà, Giuseppe De Cicco, Enrico Vizzardi, Antonio D'Aloia, and Sandro Gelsomino Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:545-551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:551. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High-Pressure Distention of the Saphenous Vein During Preparation Results in Increased Markers of Inflammation: A Potential Mechanism for Graft Failure
	Maseeha S. Khaleel, Tracy A. Dorheim, Michael J. Duryee, Harold E. Durbin, Jr, Walter D. Bussey, Robert P. Garvin, Lynell W. Klassen, Geoffrey M. Thiele, and Daniel R. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:552-558. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Preoperative Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Use on Clinical Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
	Maral Ouzounian, Karen J. Buth, Liliya Valeeva, Craig C. Morton, Ansar Hassan, and Imtiaz S. Ali Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:559-564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Prolonged Intensive Care Unit Length of Stay After Cardiac Surgical Procedures
	Ansar Hassan, Curtis Anderson, Alan Kypson, Linda Kindell, T. Bruce Ferguson, W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr, and Evelio Rodriguez Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:565-569. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Determinants of Acute Kidney Injury Duration After Cardiac Surgery: An Externally Validated Tool
	Jeremiah R. Brown, Robert S. Kramer, Todd A. MacKenzie, Steven G. Coca, Kyaw Sint, and Chirag R. Parikh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:570-576. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combination of Two Urinary Biomarkers Predicts Acute Kidney Injury After Adult Cardiac Surgery
	Daisuke Katagiri, Kent Doi, Kenjiro Honda, Kousuke Negishi, Toshiro Fujita, Motoyuki Hisagi, Minoru Ono, Takehiro Matsubara, Naoki Yahagi, Masao Iwagami, Takayasu Ohtake, Shuzo Kobayashi, Takeshi Sugaya, and Eisei Noiri Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:577-583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury After Adult Cardiac Surgery: Role of Perioperative Management
	Alessandro Parolari, Lorenzo L. Pesce, Davide Pacini, Valeria Mazzanti, Stefano Salis, Chiarangela Sciacovelli, Fabiana Rossi, Francesco Alamanni Monzino Research Group on Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:584-591. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark Stafford-Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:591. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of a Six-Year Integrated Thoracic Surgery Training Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin
	Mario G. Gasparri, William B. Tisol, and Saqib Masroor Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:592-597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Reoperation After the Ross Procedure: Incidence, Management, and Survival
	Francis Juthier, André Vincentelli, Claire Pinçon, Carlo Banfi, Pierre V. Ennezat, Sylvestre Maréchaux, and Alain Prat Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:598-605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Surgical Results for Functional Univentricular Heart With Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Over a 25-Year Experience
	Yuki Nakayama, Takeshi Hiramatsu, Yusuke Iwata, Toru Okamura, Takeshi Konuma, Goki Matsumura, Kenji Suzuki, Kyoko Hobo, Toshio Nakanishi, Hiromi Kurosawa, and Kenji Yamazaki Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:606-613. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factor Analysis for Second-Stage Palliation of Single Ventricle Anatomy
	Timothy M. Lee, Ranjit Aiyagari, Jennifer C. Hirsch, Richard G. Ohye, Edward L. Bove, and Eric J. Devaney Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:614-619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radionuclide and Angiographic Assessment of Pulmonary Perfusion After Fontan Procedure: Comparative Interim Outcomes
	Zongtao Yin, Huishan Wang, Zengwei Wang, Hongyu Zhu, Renfu Zhang, Mingxiao Hou, and Minhua Fang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:620-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evolution of Mitral Valve Replacement in Children: A 40-Year Experience
	John W. Brown, Andrew C. Fiore, Mark Ruzmetov, Osama Eltayeb, Mark D. Rodefeld, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:626-633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Permanent Epicardial Pacing in Pediatric Patients: 12-Year Experience at a Single Center
	Jae Gun Kwak, Soo-Jin Kim, Jin Young Song, Eun Young Choi, Sang Yoon Lee, Woo Sup Shim, Chang-Ha Lee, Cheul Lee, and Chun Soo Park Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:634-639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Hitendu Dave Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:640. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Voluminous Atrial Septal Aneurysm May Mask a Large Double Atrial Septal Defect
	Raffaele Scaffa, Cristina Spaziani, Mario Leporace, Stefania Leonetti, Mauro Di Roma, Achille Gaspardone, and Ruggero De Paulis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e41. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Prolene Mesh in Late Postpneumonectomy Empyema: Esophageal Pleural Fistula
	Erdal Yekeler, Bayram Altuntas, and Hakki Ulutas Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e43. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Life-Threatening Isometric-Exertion Related Cardiac Perforation 5 Years After Amplatzer Atrial Septal Defect Closure: Should Isometric Activity Be Limited in Septal Occluder Holders?
	Francesco Santini, Mohammed Morjan, Francesco Onorati, Giorgio Morando, Giuseppe Faggian, and Alessandro Mazzucco Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:671. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Papillary Fibroelastomas on Aortic Valves
	Masafumi Akita, Kyoko Urashima, Yoshihiro Uchida, and Junzo Inamura Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:672. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complete Aortic Arch Remodeling After Stent Graft of Acute Type B Dissection and Kommerell's Diverticulum
	Stefano Pirrelli, Antonio Bozzani, Vittorio Arici, and Attilio Odero Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:673. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Fibrin Sealant Provides Superior Hemostasis for Sternotomy Compared With Bone Wax
	Lei Yu, Tianxiang Gu, Laichun Song, Enyi Shi, Qin Fang, Chun Wang, and Jin Zhao Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:641-644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

An Unusual First Presentation of Ebstein's Anomaly in a 72-Year-Old Patient
	Trent Lincoln, Christopher Stewart, and Pallav Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e19-e20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysmal Aorto-Right Ventricular Tunnel
	Sushil Kumar Singh, Sudhanshu Kumar Dwivedi, Ambrish Kumar, Sudarshan Kumar Vijay, Nitin Rajput, Vijyant Devenraj, and Jeevan Lal Sahni Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e21-e22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defect and Aortoatrial Fistula in a Patient With Endovascular Prosthesis in the Inferior Vena Cava
	María Teresa Barrio-López, Alejandro Martín-Trenor, Stefano Mastrobuoni, and Juan José Gavira-Gómez Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e23-e25. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Heart
	Nnamdi Nwaejike, Doris Rassl, Hugo Ford, and Stephen R. Large Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e27-e29. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Dimensional Printing of Models for Preoperative Planning and Simulation of Transcatheter Valve Replacement
	Daniel Schmauss, Christoph Schmitz, Amir Koshrow Bigdeli, Stefan Weber, Nicholas Gerber, Andres Beiras-Fernandez, Florian Schwarz, Christoph Becker, Christian Kupatt, and Ralf Sodian Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e31-e33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathymic Primary Intrathoracic Goiter in a Patient With Breast Malignancy
	Thomas A. Barker, Charles R. Daultrey, Simon E. Trotter, and Maninder Kalkat Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e35-e36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Segmentectomy Simulation Using a Virtual Three-Dimensional Safety Margin
	Shingo Iwano, Noriyasu Usami, Kohei Yokoi, and Shinji Naganawa Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e37-e39. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Angioplasty With Autologous Pericardium for Bilateral Coronary Ostial Stenosis in Takayasu Disease
	Isamu Kawase, Shigeyuki Ozaki, Hiromasa Yamashita, Shin Uchida, Yukinari Nozawa, Takayoshi Matsuyama, Mikio Takatoh, and So Hagiwara Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:645-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve-in-Valve-in-Valve Implantation for a Failed Xenograft
	Rodrigo Bagur, Éric Dumont, Daniel Doyle, Robert De Larochellière, and Josep Rodés-Cabau Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:647-650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Bad Experience With Endovascular Treatment of an Aortobronchial Fistula
	Altarabsheh Salah Eldien, Salil Deo, Francis C. Nichols, III, and Kevin L. Greason Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:650-651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Type B Aortic Dissection After the Use of Tadalafil
	Charlotte M. Lameijer, Ignace F.J. Tielliu, Mels F. van Driel, and Clark J. Zeebregts Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:651-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fatal Hemorrhagic Infarction of Posterior Fossa Meningioma During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Hai Sun and Donald A. Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:653-656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Occlusion of Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt After Clopidogrel Cessation
	Vassilios Spiridon Avlonitis, Silvia Planas, Alison M. Hayes, and Andrew Parry Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:656-658. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Starnes Procedure in a Neonate With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
	Ashok Muralidaran, Richard W. Kim, Gary S. Kopf, Nicholas P. Pietris, Bevin P. Weeks, Vaughn A. Starnes, and Toshiharu Shinoka Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:658-659. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transventricular Pulmonary Valve Implantation in Corrected Truncus Arteriosus
	Suvitesh Luthra, Stephen Westaby, Oliver Ormerod, Neil Wilson, and Colin Forfar Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:660-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Retrocardiac Herniation of Atelectatic Lung Into the Opposite Chest
	John E. Moss, Emir Festic, and John A. Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:662. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Bronchial Rupture and Platypnea-Orthodeoxia
	John A. Odell, Cesar A. Keller, David B. Erasmus, and Mathew T. Stritt Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:662-664. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Rare Case of Bilateral Massive Hemothorax From Spontaneous Rupture of a Primary Mediastinal Mixed Germ Cell Tumor
	Zheng Ruan, Shaohua Wang, Zheng Wang, and Yubiao Jing Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:664-666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia Due to Titanium Nanoparticles in Paint
	Tong-Hong Cheng, Fu-Chang Ko, Junn-Liang Chang, and Kuo-An Wu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:666-669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leiomyoma of the Trachea
	Steven C. Bharadwaj and Helmut W. Unruh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:669-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Femoral Cannulation With Long Arterial Cannula in Aortic Dissection
	Nicola Luciani, Amedeo Anselmi, Franco Glieca, Giuseppe Lauria, Raphael de Geest, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e45-e47. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Through Bilateral Anterior Thoracotomy
	Aron Frederik Popov, Morteza Tavakkoli Hosseini, Bartlomiej Zych, Andre Ruediger Simon, and Toufan Bahrami Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:674-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Repair of the Native Pulmonary Valve in Patients With Pulmonary Insufficiency After Surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot
	Richard D. Mainwaring, Timothy Pirolli, Rajesh Punn, and Frank L. Hanley Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:677-679. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Technique of Aortic Annulus Enlargement With a Freestyle Stentless Bioprosthesis
	Olivier M. Bical, Ovidiu Nutu, and Philippe Deleuze Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:680-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Cardiac Positioning Device for Left Main Coronary Artery Stenosis
	Sushil Kumar Singh, Ambrish Kumar, Nitin Rajput, Vijyant Devenraj, Shailendra Kumar, Tushar Goyal, and Jeevan Lal Sahni Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:682-683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Mitral Valve Repair With Artificial Chordae: A Review of Its History, Technical Details, Long-Term Results, and Pathology
	Uberto Bortolotti, Aldo D. Milano, and Robert W.M. Frater Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:684-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Computational Cardiovascular Mechanics: Modeling and Applications in Heart Failure: Edited by Julius Guccione, Ghassan S. Kassab, Mark B. Ratcliffe. 2010, New York, Springer, 320 pp, $169.00 ISBN: 978-14419-0729-5
	Benjamin M. Jackson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:698. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

A Better Option for Patients With TGA/VSD and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Palliative Arterial Switch Operation
	Raphael Chun-Sing Lui, Jian Zhuang, and Bin-Feng Lei Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:692. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Hongguang Fan, Zhe Zheng, and Shengshou Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:692. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isoosmotic Hyponatremia After HTK-Induced Cardioplegia
	Gregor Lindner Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:692-693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Jin-Tae Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:693. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How Much Is Safe: The Flow of Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion During Deep Hyperthermia Circulatory Arrest
	Bingyang Ji, Jinping Liu, Xiaohua Wang, and Cun Long Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:693-694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Storage of Human Heart Valves Above the Glass Transition at –80°C
	Albert E. Heacox and Steven Goldstein Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:694. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Kelvin G.M. Brockbank, Ulrich A. Stock, and Katja Schenke-Layland Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:695. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tumors Invading Through the Fissure: Need of a New Conception
	Marc Riquet, Alex Arame, and Christophe Foucault Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:695-696. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Michael Poullis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:696. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pleural Endometriosis and Recurrent Pneumothorax: The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
	Edson Marchiori, Gláucia Zanetti, Patrícia Piazza Rafful, and Bruno Hochhegger Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:696-697. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Marco Alifano Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:697-698. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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