Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Thymomas and Extrathymic Cancers
	Benny Weksler, Katie S. Nason, Daniel Mackey, Angela Gallagher, and Arjun Pennathur Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:884-888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:888-889. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Attempt at Validation of the Seventh Edition of the Classification by the International Union Against Cancer for Esophageal Carcinoma
	Matthias Reeh, Michael F. Nentwich, Katharina von Loga, Julia Schade, Faik G. Uzunoglu, Alexandra M. Koenig, Maximilian Bockhorn, Thomas Rosch, Jakob R. Izbicki, and Dean Bogoevski Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:890-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postesophagectomy Chylothorax: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
	Rachit D. Shah, James D. Luketich, Matthew J. Schuchert, Neil A. Christie, Arjun Pennathur, Rodney J. Landreneau, and Katie S. Nason Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:897-904. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Similar Outcomes After Primary and Secondary Esophagocoloplasty for Caustic Injuries
	Mircea Chirica, Helene Vuarnesson, Sarah Zohar, Matthieu Faron, Bruno Halimi, Nicolas Munoz Bongrand, Pierre Cattan, and Emile Sarfati Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:905-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Donor Type Impact on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury After Lung Transplantation
	Sven Lehmann, Markus J. Barten, Christian Topf, Jens Garbade, Stefan Dhein, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Hartmuth B. Bittner Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:913-920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radiofrequency Ablation for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Management of Locoregional Recurrence
	Michael Lanuti, Amita Sharma, Henning Willers, Subba R. Digumarthy, Douglas J. Mathisen, and Jo-Anne O. Shepard Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:921-928. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Age and IB Status After Resection of Node-Negative Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Matthew J. Schuchert, Omar Awais, Ghulam Abbas, Zachary D. Horne, Katie S. Nason, Arjun Pennathur, André P. Souza, Jill M. Siegfried, David O. Wilson, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:929-936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Exacerbation of Usual Interstitial Pneumonia After Resection of Lung Cancer
	Hiroaki Sugiura, Atsuya Takeda, Toshiko Hoshi, Yoshinori Kawabata, Koichi Sayama, Masahiro Jinzaki, and Sachio Kuribayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:937-943. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy Performed by Thoracic Surgeons: One Center's Early Success
	Daryl Phillip Pearlstein, Curtis C. Quinn, Charles C. Burtis, Kwang Woo Ahn, and Aaron J. Katch Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:944-950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial Ultrasonography With a Guide Sheath in the Diagnosis of Benign Peripheral Diseases
	Naofumi Shinagawa, Kosuke Nakano, Hajime Asahina, Eiki Kikuchi, Tomoo Ito, Yoshihiro Matsuno, Satoshi Oizumi, Yasuyuki Nasuhara, and Masaharu Nishimura Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:951-957. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New Morphologic Classification of Congenital Tracheobronchial Stenosis
	Simone Speggiorin, Michele Torre, Derek J. Roebuck, Clare A. McLaren, and Martin J. Elliott Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:958-961. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Capitonnage Results in Low Postoperative Morbidity in the Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Echinococcosis
	Sadik Yaldiz, Soner Gursoy, Ahmet Ucvet, Demet Yaldiz, and Seyda Kaya Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:962-966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Michael Rolf Mueller Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:967. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

What Predicts Long-Term Survival After Heart Transplantation? An Analysis of 9,400 Ten-Year Survivors
	Arman Kilic, Eric S. Weiss, Timothy J. George, George J. Arnaoutakis, David D. Yuh, Ashish S. Shah, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:699-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Consequences of Delirium After Cardiac Operations
	Sandra Koster, Ab G. Hensens, Marieke J. Schuurmans, and Job van der Palen Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:705-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Identifying Recipients at High Risk for Graft Failure After Heart Retransplantation
	Arman Kilic, Eric S. Weiss, George J. Arnaoutakis, Timothy J. George, John V. Conte, Ashish S. Shah, and David D. Yuh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:712-716. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	James K. Kirklin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:717. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Orthotopic Heart Transplantation in Patients With Metabolic Risk Factors
	Arman Kilic, John V. Conte, Ashish S. Shah, and David D. Yuh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:718-724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Nicholas C. Cavarocchi and Paul Mather Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:724-725. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic or Thoracoabdominal Approaches to Endovascular Device Removal and Open Aortic Repair
	Scott A. LeMaire, Susan Y. Green, Jae Hyun Kim, Aryan Sameri, Jennifer L. Parenti, Peter H. Lin, Joseph Huh, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:726-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcatheter Valve-in-Valve Implantation for Deteriorated Aortic Bioprosthesis: Initial Clinical Results and Follow-Up in a Series of High-Risk Patients
	Manuel Wilbring, Bjoern Sill, Sems Malte Tugtekin, Konstantin Alexiou, Gregor Simonis, Klaus Matschke, and Utz Kappert Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:734-741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Body Mass Index Affect Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Stenosis?
	Robert L. Smith, II, Morley A. Herbert, Todd M. Dewey, William T. Brinkman, Syma L. Prince, William H. Ryan, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:742-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Noninferiority of Closely Monitored Mechanical Valves to Bioprostheses Overshadowed by Early Mortality Benefit in Younger Patients
	Vinay Badhwar, John C. Ofenloch, Joshua D. Rovin, Hugh M. van Gelder, and Jeffrey P. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:748-753. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changes in Left Ventricular Function After Mitral Valve Repair for Severe Organic Mitral Regurgitation
	Tomasz G. Witkowski, James D. Thomas, Victoria Delgado, Eva van Rijnsoever, Arnold C.T. Ng, Ulas Hoke, See H. Ewe, Dominique Auger, Kai H. Yiu, Eduard R. Holman, Robert J.M. Klautz, Martin J. Schalij, Jeroen J. Bax, and Nina Ajmone Marsan Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:754-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	A. Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:760. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Quality of Life After Early Mitral Valve Repair Using Conventional and Robotic Approaches
	Rakesh M. Suri, Ryan M. Antiel, Harold M. Burkhart, Marianne Huebner, Zhuo Li, David T. Eton, Tali Topilsky, Maurice E. Sarano, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:761-769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	W. Clark Hargrove, III Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:769. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Risk and Outcome of Repair Versus Replacement for Late Tricuspid Regurgitation in Redo Operation
	Shao-Wei Chen, Feng-Chun Tsai, Feng-Chang Tsai, Yin-Kai Chao, Yao-Kuang Huang, Jaw-Ji Chu, and Pyng-Jing Lin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:770-775. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Effect of Mitral Annuloplasty Shape in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Finite Element Simulation
	Vincent M. Wong, Jonathan F. Wenk, Zhihong Zhang, Guangming Cheng, Gabriel Acevedo-Bolton, Mike Burger, David A. Saloner, Arthur W. Wallace, Julius M. Guccione, Mark B. Ratcliffe, and Liang Ge Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:776-782. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Melody Valve-in-Ring Procedure for Mitral Valve Replacement: Feasibility in Four Annuloplasty Types
	Norihiro Kondo, Takashi Shuto, Jeremy R. McGarvey, Kevin J. Koomalsingh, Manabu Takebe, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Matthew J. Gillespie Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:783-788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cox-Maze IV Results for Patients With Lone Atrial Fibrillation Versus Concomitant Mitral Disease
	Lindsey L. Saint, Marci S. Bailey, Sunil Prasad, Tracey J. Guthrie, Jennifer Bell, Marc R. Moon, Jennifer S. Lawton, Nabil A. Munfakh, Richard B. Schuessler, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and Hersh S. Maniar Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:789-795. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Atrial Expansion Index for Predicting Atrial Fibrillation and In-Hospital Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Wen-Hwa Wang, Shih-Hung Hsiao, Ko-Long Lin, Chieh-Jen Wu, Pei-Leun Kang, and Kuan-Rau Chiou Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:796-803. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Takashi Nitta Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:803. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Intraaortic Balloon Pump for Off-Pump Coronary Arterial Revascularization
	Vito Mannacio, Luigi Di Tommaso, Vincenzo De Amicis, Paolo Stassano, Francesco Musumeci, and Carlo Vosa Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:804-809. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Experience With HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device in Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure
	Aron Frederik Popov, Morteza Tavakkoli Hosseini, Bartlomiej Zych, Prashant Mohite, Rachel Hards, Heike Krueger, Toufan Bahrami, Mohamed Amrani, and Andre Ruediger Simon Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:810-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jonathan W. Haft Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:815. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serial Changes in Renal Function as a Prognostic Indicator in Advanced Heart Failure Patients With Left Ventricular Assist System
	Yoshio Iwashima, Masanobu Yanase, Takeshi Horio, Osamu Seguchi, Yoshihiro Murata, Tomoyuki Fujita, Koichi Toda, Yuhei Kawano, and Takeshi Nakatani Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:816-823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark S. Slaughter Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:823-824. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Excision of Cardiac Myxomas: Twenty Years Experience at a Single Institution
	Andrea Garatti, Giovanni Nano, Alberto Canziani, Piervincenzo Gagliardotto, Eugenio Mossuto, Alessandro Frigiola, and Lorenzo Menicanti Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:825-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Improving Outcomes of the Surgical Management of Right Atrial Isomerism
	Noritaka Ota, Yoshifumi Fujimoto, Masaya Murata, Yuko Tosaka, Yujiro Ide, Maiko Tachi, Hiroki Ito, Ai Sugimoto, and Kisaburo Sakamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:832-839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Childhood: Disease Natural History, Impact of Obstruction, and Its Influence on Survival
	Edward J. Hickey, Brian W. McCrindle, Signe-Holm Larsen, Lee Benson, Cedric Manlhiot, Christopher A. Caldarone, Glen S. Van Arsdell, Brett M. McCrindle, and William G. Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:840-848. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Results of Reoperation for Left Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation After Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defects
	Gerard J.F. Hoohenkerk, Eline F. Bruggemans, Dave R. Koolbergen, Marry E.B. Rijlaarsdam, and Mark G. Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:849-855. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David M. Overman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:855. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Assessment of the Relationship Between Contegra Conduit Size and Early Valvar Insufficiency
	Katja M. Gist, Max B. Mitchell, James Jaggers, Dave N. Campbell, Jessica A. Yu, and Bruce F. Landeck, II Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:856-861. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Minimally Invasive Technique of Perpulmonary Device Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Through a Parasternal Approach
	Li Hongxin, Guo Wenbin, Mei Zhu, Fei Liang, Wenlong Zhang, Haroon Mujahid, and Chengwei Zou Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:862-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dexamethasone Pretreatment Provides Antiinflammatory and Myocardial Protection in Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation
	Ruth Heying, Edith Wehage, Katharina Schumacher, Peter Tassani, Felix Haas, Rudiger Lange, John Hess, and Marie-Christine Seghaye Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:869-876. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Philippe Pouard and Mirela Bojan Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:876-877. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heparin Brand Is Associated With Postsurgical Outcomes in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
	Colleen E. Gruenwald, Cedric Manlhiot, Arvin A. Abadilla, Judith Kwok, Sarah Maxwell, Helen M. Holtby, Leonardo R. Brandão, Anthony K. Chan, Lynn Crawford-Lean, Celeste Foreman, Christopher A. Caldarone, Glen S. Van Arsdell, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:878-882. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Ian J. Welsby and Barbara Phillips-Bute Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:883. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Myxoma in the Left Atrium?
	Nedal Omran and Petr Habal Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e73. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery
	Haider Warraich, Robina Matyal, Sajid Shahul, Venkatachalam Senthilnathan, and Feroze Mahmood Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e75. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Videos]
Acute Aortic Valve Thrombosis Secondary to Recombinant Factor VIIa
	Jamil Hajj-Chahine, Christophe Jayle, Jacques Tomasi, Hassan Houmaida, and Pierre Corbi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:999. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Saccular Aneurysm of the Descending Aorta After Surgery for Aortic Arch Interruption
	Anil Bhattarai, Vladimiro L. Vida, Massimo A. Padalino, Raffaella Motta, and Giovanni Stellin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1000. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Iatrogenic Tracheal Injury
	Fernando Fleischman and P. Michael Mcfadden Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1001. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Initial Pediatric Cardiac Experience With Decellularized Allograft Patches
	Gary K. Lofland, James E. O'Brien, Jr, Kimberly L. Gandy, Pam A. Dennis, Jennifer A. Marshall, Rebecca K. Mastbergen, and Richard A. Hopkins Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:968-971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Aortic Root Reimplantation for Isolated Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm in the Patient With Marfan's Syndrome
	Keitaro Nakagiri, Tasuku Kadowaki, Naoto Morimoto, Hirohisa Murakami, Masato Yoshida, and Nobuhiko Mukohara Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e49-e51. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of a Stented Biologic Prosthesis Within an Aortic Valved Conduit
	Giuseppe Gatti, Alessandro Moncada, Alessandro Minati, and Aniello Pappalardo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e53-e55. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Atrial Wall Hematoma as a Consequence of Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty
	Giovanni Domenico Cresce, Diletta Peluso, Marco Panfili, Alessandro Favaro, Antonio Cannarella, Marco Picichè, and Loris Salvador Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e57-e59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Arch Replacement for Acute Aortic Dissection (Stanford A) in a Patient With Hemophilia A
	Akira Furutachi, Kojiro Furukawa, Yoshimasa Oda, and Shigeki Morita Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e61-e62. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Double-Orifice Tricuspid Valve Associated With a Divided Right Atrium
	Rimantas Karalius, Remigijus Sipavicius, Audrius Aidietis, Diana Zakarkaite, Germanas Marinskis, Giedre Nogiene, Lina Lankutiene, and Vytautas Sirvydis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e63-e65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A New Option for Autologous Anterior Chest Wall Reconstruction: The Composite Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap
	Sandy Dast, Pascal Berna, Quentin Qassemyar, and Raphael Sinna Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e67-e69. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Allogenic Sternal Transplant After Sternectomy for Metastasis of Ovarian Carcinoma
	Franco Stella, Andrea Dell'Amore, Giampiero Dolci, Nicola Cassanelli, Guido Caroli, Claudio Zamagni, and Alessandro Bini Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e71-e72. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Durability of a St. Jude Medical X-Cell Bioprosthesis
	Uberto Bortolotti, Michele Celiento, Mila Della Barbera, Stefano Pratali, Gaetano Thiene, and Marialuisa Valente Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:972-974. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Cause of Acute Mitral Regurgitation: Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
	Surabhi Madhwal, Jonathan Goldberg, Julio Barcena, Avirup Guha, Prema Gogate, Brian Cmolik, and Yakov Elgudin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:974-977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implantation of the HeartWare HVAD in a Child After a Recent Thromboembolic Stroke
	James K. Kirklin, F. Bennett Pearce, Salpy V. Pamboukian, Jeffrey A. Alten, Santiago Borasino, Waldemer F. Carlo, and William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:977-978. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy With Cardiogenic Shock: Bridge to Myectomy
	Cihan Cevik, Ha-uyen Thi Nguyen, Andrew B. Civitello, and Leo Simpson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:978-980. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [HTML Page - index.htslp]
Giant Posterolateral Left Ventricular Aneurysm Diagnosed 6 Weeks After Incomplete Surgical Revascularization
	Mustafa Bahadir Inan, Levent Yazicioglu, Burak Acikgoz, Refik Tasoz, and Umit Ozyurda Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:980-982. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Ear Hemorrhage During Cardiac Surgery
	Karen E. Singh, David J. Cook, Rakesh M. Suri, and Zhen Ren Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:982-984. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antibiotic-Impregnated Beads for the Treatment of Aortic Graft Infection
	Aaron H. Healy, Bruce B. Reid, Bryce D. Allred, and John R. Doty Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:984-985. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Transposition of the Great Arteries With Bilateral Intramural Coronary Arteries
	Enrico Cetrano and Adriano Carotti Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:986-987. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Airway Gastric Fistula After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
	Mitra Sahebazamani, Edmundo Rubio, and Michael Boyd Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:988-990. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Mature Teratoma With Rupture Into Pleural Cavity Due to Blunt Trauma
	Masahisa Miyazawa, Kazuo Yoshida, Kazunori Komatsu, Nobutaka Kobayashi, and Yoshiaki Haba Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:990-992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Conservative Management of Traumatic Lung Hernia
	Jai Bikhchandani, Marcus W. Balters, and Jeffrey T. Sugimoto Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:992-994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Caused by Fibrous Dysplasia of the First Rib
	Clinton D. Kemp, Gregory D. Rushing, Nemanja Rodic, Edward McCarthy, and Stephen C. Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:994-996. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary De Novo Angiosarcoma of the Pleura
	Michael Lorentziadis and Antigoni Sourlas Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:996-998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Left Atrial Reduction Plasty: A Novel Technique
	Corey Adams, Gian-Marco Busato, and Michael W.A. Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:e77-e79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Approach to Ventricular Rupture: Clinical Needs and Surgical Technique
	Giampaolo Zoffoli, Francesco Battaglia, Andrea Venturini, Angiolino Asta, Alberto Terrini, Chiara Zanchettin, and Domenico Mangino Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1002-1003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transbrachial Endoclamping of the Graft for Descending Aortic Aneurysm After the Elephant Trunk Procedure
	Necmettin Colak, Yunus Nazli, Ismail Kirbas, and Omer Cakir Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1004-1006. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perventricular Device Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Secondary Chance
	Kaiyu Tao, Da Zhu, Qi An, Bin Liu, and Ke Lin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1007-1009. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of a Pedicled Omental Flap in the Treatment of Chest Wall Tuberculosis
	Ni Zhang, Qin-zi Xu, Xiang-ning Fu, and Wei Sun Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1010-1012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

The Axillary/Subclavian Artery Access Route for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review of the Literature
	Manuel Caceres, Rebecca Braud, and Eric E. Roselli Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1013-1018. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Annuloplasty Rings, Septal Occluders, and Transcatheter Valves
	Patrick O. Myers, Afksendiyos Kalangos, and Aristotelis Panos Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1019. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Nikolaos G. Baikoussis, Nikolaos A. Papakonstantinou, and Efstratios Apostolakis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1019-1020. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Annuloplasty Device Aggressiveness on Leaflet Coaptation
	Eugene A. Grossi and Aubrey C. Galloway Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1020-1021. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Joseph H. Gorman, III and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1021. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Surgical Treatment of Hyperhidrosis
	Doron Kopelman, Moshe Hashmonai, and Christoph Schick Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1021-1022. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Jose R.M. de Campos, Cliff P. Connery, Daniel L. Miller, and Malcolm M. DeCamp Ann Thorac Surg 2012;93:1022. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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