Editorials:

Halfway technology takes another step forward

RS Benjamin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 205.  

Electrical therapy of ventricular arrhythmias: the surgeon's approach

AH Foster
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 206-207.  

Heart-lung transplantation: consensus, experience, or both?

BA Reitz
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 208.  

Articles:

Isolated single-lung perfusion with doxorubicin is pharmacokinetically superior to intravenous injection

B Weksler, B Ng, JT Lenert, and ME Burt
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 209-214. [Abstract]  

Effects of triiodothyronine supplementation after myocardial ischemia

CM Dyke, M Ding, AS Abd-Elfattah, K Loesser, RJ Dignan, AS Wechsler, and DR Salter
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 215-222. [Abstract]  

Thromboembolism in patients undergoing thoracotomy

S Ziomek, RC Read, HG Tobler, JE Harrell, Jr, JC Gocio, LM Fink, TJ Ranval, EJ Ferris, DL Harshfield, and DR McFarland
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 223-226. [Abstract]  

Replacement of the aortic valve with cryopreserved aortic allograft

DB Doty, G Michielon, ND Wang, AS Cain, and RC Millar
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 228-235. [Abstract]  

Endothelial cell replication in an in vivo model of aortic allografts

FM Lupinetti, TT Tsai, and JM Kneebone
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 237-241. [Abstract]  

Linear left ventricular aneurysmectomy: modern imaging studies reveal improved morphology and function

JA Elefteriades, LW Solomon, AM Salazar, WP Batsford, JC Baldwin, and GS Kopf
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 242-250. [Abstract]  

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: therapeutic options

JD Puskas, MS Allen, AC Moncure, JC Wain, Jr, AD Hilgenberg, C Wright, HC Grillo, and DJ Mathisen
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 253-257. [Abstract]  

Reoperations after operation on the thoracic aorta: etiology, surgical techniques, and prevention

T Carrel, M Pasic, R Jenni, T Tkebuchava, and MI Turina
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 259-268. [Abstract]  

Brain protection via cerebral retrograde perfusion during aortic arch aneurysm repair

HJ Safi, HW Brien, JN Winter, AC Thomas, RL Maulsby, HK Doerr, and LG Svensson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 270-276. [Abstract]  

Failure of the Hemashield extension in right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduits

J Kobayashi, CL Backer, VR Zales, SE Crawford, AJ Muster, and C Mavroudis
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 277-281. [Abstract]  

Preliminary results with neoadjuvant therapy and resection for esophageal carcinoma

SJ Hoff, JR Stewart, JL Sawyers, MJ Murray, WH Merrill, RB Adkins, and DH Johnson
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 282-286. [Abstract]  

Aortic coarctation with hypoplastic arch in neonates: a spectrum of anatomic lesions requiring different surgical options

L Zannini, G Gargiulo, SB Albanese, MC Santorelli, G Frascaroli, FM Picchio, and A Pierangeli
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 288-294. [Abstract]  

Valve morphology in complete atrioventricular septal defect: variability relevant to operation

T Akiba, AE Becker, R Neirotti, and K Tatsuno
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 295-299. [Abstract]  

Prognosis of unsuspected but completely resectable N2 non-small cell lung cancer

RJ van Klaveren, J Festen, HJ Otten, AL Cox, R de Graaf, and LK Lacquet
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 300-304. [Abstract]  

Warm blood cardioplegia: ultrastructural and hemodynamic study

O Tasdemir, SF Katircioglu, DS Kucukaksu, K Gol, M Hayran, T Keceligil, E Ibrisim, and K Bayazit
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 305-311. [Abstract]  

Subxiphoid approach for insertion of ICDs after previous median sternotomy

CA Marrin, CC Canver, M Greenberg, P Holzberger, SK Plume, and WC Nugent
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 312-315. [Abstract]  

Functional results of left ventricular reconstruction

M Salati, P Di Biasi, A Paje, A Cialfi, G Bozzi, and C Santoli
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 316-322. [Abstract]  

Expandable prosthesis in right postpneumonectomy syndrome in childhood and adolescence

G Audry, P Balquet, MP Vazquez, ES Dejerine, A Baculard, M Boule, A Grimfeld, and M Gruner
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 323-327. [Abstract]  

Phrenic nerve damage via a right thoracotomy in older children with secundum ASD

BA Helps, RI Ross-Russell, C Dicks-Mireaux, and MJ Elliott
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 328-330. [Abstract]  

Role of systematic mediastinal dissection in N2 non-small cell lung cancer patients

K Nakahara, Y Fujii, A Matsumura, M Minami, M Okumura, and H Matsuda
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 331-335. [Abstract]  

Use of intraoperative mapping to optimize surgical ablation of atrial flutter

S Yamauchi, RB Schuessler, T Kawamoto, TA Shuman, JP Boineau, and JL Cox
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 337-342. [Abstract]  

Determinants of heart-lung transplantation outcomes: results of a consensus survey

RW Evans, DL Manninen, FB Dong, WH Frist, and JK Kirklin
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 343-345. [Abstract]  

Postcardiotomy shock: clinical evaluation of the BVS 5000 Biventricular Support System

RA Guyton, JP Schonberger, PA Everts, GK Jett, LA Gray, Jr, I Gielchinsky, DH Raess, GJ Vlahakes, SR Woolley, and DM Gangahar
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 346-356. [Abstract]  

Hemorrhage due to inflammatory erosion of the pulmonary artery stump in postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula

K Khargi, VA Duurkens, PJ Knaepen, and AB de la Riviere
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 357-358. [Abstract]  

Transesophageal Doppler echocardiographic monitoring for malperfusion during aortic dissection repair

SM Neustein, SL Lansman, CS Quintana, R Suriani, A Ergin, and RB Griepp
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 358-361.  

Long-term palliation after systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt using an internal mammary artery

N Yoshimura, M Yamaguchi, H Ohashi, M Imai, Y Oshima, Y Hosokawa, and H Tachibana
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 361-363. [Abstract]  

Mechanical assist device for right ventricular failure after acute aortic dissection

GB Luciani, A Fabbri, G Faggian, P Marino, and A Mazzucco
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 363-366. [Abstract]  

Combination gastric seromuscular patch and omental pedicle flap for bronchial fistula

Y Kamei, S Moriura, S Ikeda, H Hosokawa, M Hirai, K Naiki, K Yoshitomo, J Kato, and S Torii
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 366-368. [Abstract]  

Intraaortic balloon entrapment

MD Horowitz, M Otero, EJ de Marchena, RM Neibart, S Novak, and H Bolooki
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 368-370. [Abstract]  

Bullet embolization to a coronary artery

HR Hopkins and DP Pecirep
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 370-372. [Abstract]  

Management of giant coronary artery aneurysm with fistulization into the right atrium

G Abou Eid, L Lang-Lazdunski, U Hvass, Y Pansard, N Belmatoug, M Faraggi, C Paillole, and J Langlois
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 372-374. [Abstract]  

Metastatic malignant schwannoma in the heart

R Hussain and MC Neligan
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 374-375. [Abstract]  

Esophageal schwannoma

H Iwata, M Kataoka, Y Yamakawa, Y Kuwabara, Y Kureyama, and A Masaoka
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 376-377. [Abstract]  

Management of an innominate artery aneurysm during an open heart operation

MS Adkins, WE Gaines, GW Laub, WA Anderson, J Fernandez, and LB McGrath
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 377-379. [Abstract]  

Successful left ventricular assist after a first and second heart operation

JA Magovern, AD Campellone, and GJ Magovern
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 379-380. [Abstract]  

Use of cardioplegia delivery equipment for rapid warm volume replacement after cardiopulmonary bypass

NJ Manley, RM Montesano, R Horvat, and TG Phillips
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 381-382. [Abstract]  

Technical modification for anastomosis of low-lying coronary ostia in Bentall procedure

JY Neveux, P Dervanian, TA Folliguet, L Mace, and V Guluta
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 383-384. [Abstract]  

Saphenous vein preparation for coronary artery bypass grafting using a cardioplegia delivery set

DJ Waters and TA Thomsen
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 385-386. [Abstract]  

Intraoperative procurement of autologous fibrin glue

RL Quigley, JA Perkins, RJ Gottner, RD Curran, BE Kuehn, WJ Hoff, ME Wallock, CE Arentzen, and JC Alexander, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 387-389. [Abstract]  

Cardiac hemangiomas

C Brizard, C Latremouille, VA Jebara, C Acar, JN Fabiani, A Deloche, and AF Carpentier
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 390-394. [Abstract]  

Letters:

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection

SJ Phillips
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 395.  

Preoperative glucose-insulin-K+ therapy for cardiac protection: what can be recommended?

VT Sanchala and MA Inchiosa, Jr
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 395.  

How to prevent pleural opening in harvesting the internal mammary arteries

H Mayumi and K Matsui
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 395-396.  

Hypothermic thoracoabdominal aneurysm operation

MD Dixit, DP Shetty, and KV Surendranath
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 397.  

Sense, antisense, nonsense, and missense

TO Cheng
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 397.  

Release of vasoactive substances during cardiopulmonary bypass

AC De Souza and TJ Spyt
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 397-398.  

Device-supported myocardial revascularization

RM el Oakley
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 398.  

Bronchial polyp secondary to foreign body

JD Urschel, WJ Dickout, GD Neuman, and JM Danyluk
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 398-400.  

Septal myocardial infarction: a complication of coronary artery stay sutures

FH Splittgerber and C Minale
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 400-401.  

Adverse hemodynamic effects of pericardial closure soon after an open heart operation

Y Ota
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 401-402.  

Simple way to improve right ventricular flow distribution during continuous retrograde cardioplegia

AM Duda, SM Goldman, and FP Sutter
Ann Thorac Surg 1993 56: 402.  

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