Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Acute Kidney Injury Increases Mortality After Lung Transplantation
	Timothy J. George, George J. Arnaoutakis, Claude A. Beaty, Matthew R. Pipeling, Christian A. Merlo, John V. Conte, and Ashish S. Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:185-192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Risk Factors for Intraoperative Atrial Fibrillation: A Retrospective Analysis of 10,563 Lung Operations in a Single Center
	De-hua Wu, Mei-ying Xu, Teng Mao, Hui Cao, Dong-jin Wu, and Yao-feng Shen Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:193-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Wentao Fang Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:198. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Airway Spray Cryotherapy: Initial Outcomes From a Multiinstitutional Registry
	David J. Finley, Joe Dycoco, Saiyad Sarkar, William S. Krimsky, John T. Sherwood, Dominic Dekeratry, Gordon Downie, Joel Atwood, Hiran C. Fernando, and Valerie W. Rusch Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:199-204. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Evidence-Based Estimate on the Size of the Potential Patient Pool for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
	Praveen Akuthota, Diana Litmanovich, Moshe Zutler, Phillip M. Boiselle, Alexander A. Bankier, David H. Roberts, Bartolome R. Celli, Malcolm M. DeCamp, and Robert L. Berger Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:205-211. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Keith Naunheim Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:211. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Limited Resection Appropriate for Radiologically "Solid" Tumors in Small Lung Cancers?
	Aritoshi Hattori, Kenji Suzuki, Takeshi Matsunaga, Mariko Fukui, Yoshitaka Kitamura, Yoshikazu Miyasaka, Yukio Tsushima, Kazuya Takamochi, and Shiaki Oh Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:212-215. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database: Establishing Generalizability to National Lung Cancer Resection Outcomes
	Damien J. LaPar, Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, Christine L. Lau, David R. Jones, and Benjamin D. Kozower Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:216-221. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predicted Versus Observed Peak Oxygen Consumption After Major Pulmonary Resection
	Alessandro Brunelli, Cecilia Pompili, Majed Refai, Francesco Xiumè, Michele Salati, and Armando Sabbatini Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:222-225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	David R. Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:225. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Microvascular Dysfunction: A Prospective, Observational Study Expanding Risk Assessment Strategies in Major Thoracic Surgery
	Robert Schier, Jochen Hinkelbein, Hanke Marcus, Reza Mehran, Randa El-Zein, Wayne Hofstetter, Joseph Swafford, and Bernhard Riedel Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:226-233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Mark Allen Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:233. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparative Study of Lung Sealants in a Porcine Ex Vivo Model
	Torben B. Pedersen, Jesper L. Honge, Hans K. Pilegaard, and J. Michael Hasenkam Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:234-240. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Joseph B. Shrager Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:240. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Thymus: A Multicenter Experience of 35 Patients
	Giuseppe Cardillo, Federico Rea, Marco Lucchi, Marinus A. Paul, Stefano Margaritora, Francesco Carleo, Giuseppe Marulli, Alfredo Mussi, Pierluigi Granone, and Paolo Graziano Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:241-246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Role of Surgical Management in Recurrent Thymic Tumors
	Masatsugu Hamaji, Mark S. Allen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, Dennis A. Wigle, Claude Deschamps, and K. Robert Shen Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:247-254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Classical Hemangiopericytomas of Thorax
	Pinar Bicakcioglu, Ertan Aydin, Ali Celik, Funda Demirag, and Nurettin Karaoglanoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:255-259. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Extracorporeal Life Support for Cardiogenic Shock or Cardiac Arrest Due to Acute Coronary Syndrome
	Shingo Sakamoto, Norimasa Taniguchi, Shunsuke Nakajima, and Akihiko Takahashi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:1-7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	George L. Hicks Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:7. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Effect of a High Dose of Atorvastatin on the Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Abasali Karimi, Leila Mohammadi Bidhendi, Mehrnaz Rezvanfard, Payvand Bina, Arezou Yousefi, Maliheh Molai, Elmira Zare, Mahmood Sheikh Fathollahi, and Saeed Sadeghian Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:8-14. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Lawrence L. Creswell Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:14. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Outcome of Off-Pump Bypass Procedures Versus Drug-Eluting Stent for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease
	Gijong Yi, Young-Nam Youn, Soonchang Hong, Suk-Won Song, and Kyung-Jong Yoo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:15-22. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	J. James B. Edelman and Michael P. Vallely Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:22. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morbid Obesity Is Associated With Increased Resource Utilization in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Justin C. Choi, Faisal G. Bakaeen, Lorraine D. Cornwell, Tam K. Dao, Joseph S. Coselli, Scott A. LeMaire, and Danny Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:23-28. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Surgery May Reduce Stroke, Respiratory Failure, and Mortality in Octogenarians
	Rafal Pawlaczyk, Dariusz Swietlik, Romuald Lango, and Jan Rogowski Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:29-37. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
540 Consecutive Robotic Mitral Valve Repairs Including Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation
	L. Wiley Nifong, Evelio Rodriguez, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:38-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Replacement or Repair for Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Dilated and Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Is it Really the Same?
	Michele De Bonis, David Ferrara, Maurizio Taramasso, Maria Chiara Calabrese, Alessandro Verzini, Nicola Buzzatti, and Ottavio Alfieri Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:44-51. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Operations Affect Outcomes After Mitral Operations: A Multiinstitutional, Statewide Analysis
	Damien J. LaPar, Daniel P. Mulloy, Matthew L. Stone, Ivan K. Crosby, Christine L. Lau, Irving L. Kron, and Gorav Ailawadi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:52-58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dynamic Assessment of Mitral Annular Force Profile in an Ovine Model
	Andrew W. Siefert, Jorge H. Jimenez, Kevin J. Koomalsingh, Dustin S. West, Fernando Aguel, Takashi Shuto, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, III, and Ajit P. Yoganathan Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:59-65. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Increased Septum Wall Thickness in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement Predicts Worse Late Survival
	Albert H.M. van Straten, Mohamed A. Soliman Hamad, Katinka C.H. Peels, Krista C. van den Broek, Joost F.J. ter Woorst, Ted W. Elenbaas, and Jan-Melle van Dantzig Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:66-71. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Stefano Mastrobuoni and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:71. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
First 102 Patients With the Biovalsalva Conduit for Aortic Root Replacement
	Abdullah Kaya, Robin H. Heijmen, Johannes C. Kelder, and Wim J. Morshuis Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:72-77. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open Repair of Chronic Aortic Dissections Using Deep Hypothermia and Circulatory Arrest
	Joel S. Corvera and John W. Fehrenbacher Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:78-83. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Targeting Landing Zone 0 by Total Arch Rerouting and TEVAR: Midterm Results of a Transcontinental Registry
	Martin Czerny, Ernst Weigang, Gottfried Sodeck, Juerg Schmidli, Carlo Antona, Guido Gelpi, Tanja Friess, Josef Klocker, Wilson Y. Szeto, Patrick Moeller, Alberto Pochettino, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:84-89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Repair With Antegrade Selective Cerebral Perfusion Using Mild to Moderate Hypothermia of More Than 28°C
	Satoshi Numata, Yasushi Tsutsumi, Osamu Monta, Sachiko Yamazaki, Hiroyuki Seo, Ryo Sugita, Shohei Yoshida, and Hirokazu Ohashi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:90-96. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Endarterectomy: Recent Changes in a Single Institution's Experience of More Than 2,700 Patients
	Michael M. Madani, William R. Auger, Victor Pretorius, Naohide Sakakibara, Kim M. Kerr, Nick H. Kim, Peter F. Fedullo, and Stuart W. Jamieson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:97-103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Comprehensive Therapy for High-Risk Massive Pulmonary Embolism
	Ramin Malekan, Paul C. Saunders, Cindy J. Yu, Kathy A. Brown, Alan L. Gass, David Spielvogel, and Steven L. Lansman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:104-108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prolonged Stay in Intensive Care Unit Is a Powerful Predictor of Adverse Outcomes After Cardiac Operations
	Balakrishnan Mahesh, Cliff K. Choong, Kimberley Goldsmith, Caroline Gerrard, Samer A.M. Nashef, and Alain Vuylsteke Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:109-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jacob T. Gutsche and Albert T. Cheung Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:116. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High Incidence of Insulin Resistance and Dysglycemia Amongst Nondiabetic Cardiac Surgical Patients
	Sophie C. Hofferberth, Andrew E. Newcomb, Marno C. Ryan, Michael Y. Yii, Ian K. Nixon, Alexander Rosalion, Raymond C. Boston, Glenn M. Ward, and Andrew M. Wilson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:117-122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Raimondo Ascione Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:123. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Functional Health Status of Adults With Tetralogy of Fallot: Matched Comparison With Healthy Siblings
	Rachel Knowles, Gruschen Veldtman, Edward J. Hickey, Timothy Bradley, Aungkana Gengsakul, Gary D. Webb, William G. Williams, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:124-132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Raymond T. Fedderly and Michael G. Earing Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:132. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of "Simple" Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection: A Review From the Pediatric Cardiac Care Consortium
	James D. St. Louis, Brian A. Harvey, Jeremiah S. Menk, Geetha Raghuveer, James E. O'Brien, Jr, Roosevelt Bryant, III, and Lazaros Kochilas Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:133-138. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of the Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries: 25 Years of Experience
	Tyson A. Fricke, Yves d'Udekem, Malcolm Richardson, Clarke Thuys, Mithilesh Dronavalli, James M. Ramsay, Gavin Wheaton, Leeanne E. Grigg, Christian P. Brizard, and Igor E. Konstantinov Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:139-145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Valvuloplasty Versus Balloon Aortic Dilation for Congenital Aortic Stenosis: Are Evidence-Based Outcomes Relevant?
	John W. Brown, Mark D. Rodefeld, Mark Ruzmetov, Osama Eltayeb, Okan Yurdakok, and Mark W. Turrentine Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:146-155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of the Modified Ross/Konno Procedure in Neonates and Infants
	Katsuhide Maeda, Rachel E. Rizal, Michael Lavrsen, Sunil P. Malhotra, Sami A. Akram, Ryan Davies, Sam Suleman, Olaf Reinhartz, Daniel J. Murphy, Frank L. Hanley, and V. Mohan Reddy Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:156-163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Short and Long-Term Outcomes for Bidirectional Glenn Procedure Performed With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Damien J. LaPar, Carlos M. Mery, Benjamin B. Peeler, Irving L. Kron, and James J. Gangemi Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:164-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Atrioventricular Septal Defect Associated With Tetralogy of Fallot or Double-Outlet Right Ventricle: 30 Years of Experience
	Jeremy Ong, Christian P. Brizard, Yves d'Udekem, Robert Weintraub, Terry Robertson, Michael Cheung, and Igor E. Konstantinov Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:172-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Edvin Prifti Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:178. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Appropriate Route Selection for Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection in Apicocaval Juxtaposition
	Sei Morizumi, Hideyuki Kato, Shinya Kanemoto, Mio Noma, Masakazu Abe, Yuzuru Sakakibara, and Yuji Hiramatsu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:179-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Symmetrical Aortic Valve Lesions Associated With Healed Thrombus: A Unique Presentation
	Nicolas Nikolaidis, Conrad Lee, and Sunil Ohri Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e25. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Phrenic Nerve at Greater Risk: Congenital Absence of Pericardium Exposing the Nerve
	Nagarajan Muthialu, Martin Kostolny, and Philip G. Rees Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e27. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Patency 36 Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Thomas Strecker, Daniel Bittner, Jürgen von der Emde, and Michael Weyand Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:296. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aneurysm of an Anomalous Systemic Arterial Supply to the Basal Segments of the Left Lung
	Tadashi Akiba, Toshiaki Morikawa, Hideki Marushima, Naoki Toya, and Takao Ohki Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:297. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pneumomediastinum and Retropneumoperitoneum Due to the Macklin Effect
	Takashi Eguchi, Keiichiro Takasuna, Makoto Matsubara, and Kazuo Yoshida Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:298. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Postoperative Sternal Stability Assessed by Vibration: A Preliminary Study
	Juha Hautalahti, Nikolai Beev, Jari Hyttinen, Matti Tarkka, and Jari Laurikka Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:260-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:264. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Weaning From Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Without Anticoagulation: Is it Possible?
	Angela Lappa, Silvia Donfrancesco, Carlo Contento, Emiliano Vitalini, Patrizia Pisani, Antonio Menichetti, Brenno Fiorani, and Francesco Musumeci Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e1-e3. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Obstruction of a Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve by an Aspergillus Mycotic Thrombus Mimicking Massive Pulmonary Embolus
	Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Mansour Al-joufan, Ahmad Al-Omrani, and Ziad Bulbul Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e5-e6. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Coronary Artery Occlusion After Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation
	Daniel Biermann, Jeanette Schönebeck, Marcus Rebel, Jochen Weil, and Ali Dodge-Khatami Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e7-e9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Effect of an Atrial Septal Aneurysm on Venous Drainage During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	S. Prathap Kumar, J. Nilas Young, and Hong Liu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e11-e12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Infarction After Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection
	Imthiaz Manoly, Edwin B.C. Woo, Charles Peebles, and Saud Khawaja Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e13-e15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic Transhiatal Approach for Resection of Midesophageal Diverticula
	Kim E. Isaacs, Susannah A. Graham, and Christophe R. Berney Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e17-e19. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bilateral Chylothorax After Severe Vomiting in a Child
	Erdal Yekeler and Hakki Ulutas Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e21-e23. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival After Simultaneous Repair of Bichamber Cardiac and Pulmonary Vein Rupture Caused by Blunt Chest Trauma
	Naoto Fukunaga, Yasunobu Konishi, Takashi Murashita, Mitsuru Yuzaki, Yu Shomura, Tadaaki Koyama, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Yukikatsu Okada Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:265-267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Myocardial Abscess 14 Years After Coronary Bypass Grafting
	Abdallah K. Alameddine, Victor K. Alimov, Laurie E. Gianturco, and David Deaton Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:267-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How to Use the Left Internal Thoracic Artery Which Has Been Damaged During Harvesting?
	Dusko Nezic, Zelimir Antonic, Zeljko Bojovic, Miroslav Milicic, Mladen Boricic, Vladimir Kecmanovic, and Petar Vukovic Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:269-271. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Replacement After Esophagectomy With Substernal Gastric Tube and Total Laryngectomy With Tracheostoma
	Naoto Fukunaga, Yukikatsu Okada, Yasunobu Konishi, Takashi Murashita, Mitsuru Yuzaki, Yu Shomura, Tadaaki Koyama, and Hiroshi Fujiwara Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:271-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial and Endovascular Management of Bronchial Compression by a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
	Amy B. Reed and Michael F. Reed Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:273-274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Prosthetic Mitral Valve Paravalvular Leak Using an Off-Pump Transapical Approach
	Vinod H. Thourani, Colleen M. Smith, Robert A. Guyton, Peter Block, David Liff, Patrick Willis, Stamatios Lerakis, Chesnal D. Arepalli, Sharon Howell, Bryon J. Boulton, James Stewart, and Vasilis Babaliaros Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:275-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudocoarctation of the Aorta Secondary to Aortic Intimal Sarcoma
	Khaled F. Salhab, Sameh M. Said, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:279-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of Early Thrombosis of HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist Device With Intraventricular Thrombolytics
	Abdallah Kamouh, Ranjit John, and Peter Eckman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:281-283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Main Coronary Artery Compression Long Term After Repair of Conotruncal Lesions: The Bow String Conduit
	Frederic Jacques, Yasuhiro Kotani, Djeven P. Deva, Thomas Moller, Erwin Oechslin, Eric Horlick, Mark Osten, Andrew Crean, Lee N. Benson, Bernd J. Wintersperger, and Christopher A. Caldarone Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:283-285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recurrent Atrioventricular Groove Intramuscular Arteriovenous Malformation
	Patrick O. Myers, Tal Geva, Harry Kozakewich, Christopher W. Baird, Karen K. Stout, and Pedro J. del Nido Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:286-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Videos]
Williams Syndrome and Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return: A Previously Unreported Association
	Han Ki Park, Jeffrey S. Heinle, and David L.S. Morales Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:289-291. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural Pneumonectomy Complicated by Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
	Bernard J. DuBray, Jr, Jennifer L. Gnerlich, Maria B. Majella Doyle, and G. Alexander Patterson Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:291-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Resection of a Giant Midesophageal Diverticulum
	Christian L. Galata, Christiane J. Bruns, Sebastian Pratschke, Amanda Tufman, Susanna Mueller, Hauke Winter, and Martin K. Angele Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:293-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Transmanubrial Approach Combined With Video-Assisted Approach for Superior Sulcus Tumors
	Kei Shikuma, Ryo Miyahara, and Tsutomu Osako Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:e29-e30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Technique of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Two Children Younger Than 3 Years of Age
	James K. Kirklin, Walter H. Johnson, Jr, Barton B. Cook, Mark A. Law, William S. McMahon, Robb L. Romp, and Edward V. Colvin Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:299-301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transaortic Mitral Valve Replacement
	John R. Frederick and Y. Joseph Woo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:302-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Repair of Long-Segment Cervical Esophageal Injury With a Sternocleidomastoid Myocutaneous Flap
	Juan A. Sanchez and Lucian Panait Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:305-307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Use of the GlideScope for Rigid Bronchoscopic Placement of a Dynamic (Y) Stent
	Lonny Yarmus, Christopher Gilbert, Jason Akulian, and David Feller-Kopman Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:308-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

A Systematic Review of Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Lung Cancer
	Rafael D. Malgor, Thomas V. Bilfinger, and Nicos Labropoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:311-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report from the STS Board of Directors:

Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
	David A. Fullerton Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:317-329. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Effect of Combined Use of Statins and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors on Saphenous Vein Graft Patency and Its Mechanism
	Murat Özeren and Nehir Sucu Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:330. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Alexander Kulik and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:330-331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prior Cardiac Operations Affect Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Survival
	Venkat R. Machiraju Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:331. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Donald S. Likosky, Robert S. Kramer, and Lawrence J. Dacey Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:331-332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Less Blood Product the Less Renal Impairment?
	Orhan Gokalp, Ismail Yurekli, Mert Kestelli, Levent Yilik, and Ali Gurbuz Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Lokeswara Rao Sajja and Gopichand Mannam Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:332-333. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Challenges in Developing a Recipient Risk Score in Cardiac Transplantation
	Alexander Iribarne, Kimberly N. Hong, and Mark J. Russo Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:333-334. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Arman Kilic, Jeremiah G. Allen, and Eric S. Weiss Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:334. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Strategies to Prevent Complications During Resternotomy
	Christopher J. Knott-Craig and Steven P. Goldberg Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:334-335. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Keiji Kamohara, Kojiro Furukawa, and Shigeki Morita Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:335. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Indications in Pituitary Apoplexy
	Giyas Ayberk and Mehmet Faik Ozveren Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Mete Hidiroglu, Aslihan Kucuker, Seref Alp Kucuker, and Erol Sener Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:336-337. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complication Rates in Mediastinoscopy and Training: Video Versus Conventional Mediastinoscopy
	Mustafa Zakkar and Ian Hunt Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:337. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Young Mog Shim and Jong Ho Cho Ann Thorac Surg 2012;94:337-338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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