Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Are surgeons ethically obligated to refer patients to other surgeons who achieve better results?
	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, Lawrence H. Cohn, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:757. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [See related article (Pro)][See related article (Con)][See related article (Conclusion)]
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	Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:757-758. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [See related article (Intro)][See related article (Con)][See related article (Conclusion)]
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	Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:758-760. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [See related article (Intro)][See related article (Pro)][See related article (Conclusion)]
Concluding remarks
	Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:760. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [See related article (Intro)][See related article (Pro)][See related article (Con)]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Sternal resection and reconstruction for primary malignant tumors
	Alain R. Chapelier, Marie-Christine Missana, Benoit Couturaud, Elie Fadel, Dominique Fabre, Sacha Mussot, Pierre Pouillart, and Philippe G. Dartevelle Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1001-1007. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gene expression profiles in esophageal adenocarcinoma
	Peter S. Dahlberg, Lance F. Ferrin, Suzanne M. Grindle, Curtis M. Nelson, Chuong D. Hoang, and Blake Jacobson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1008-1015. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pleural perfusion thermo-chemotherapy under VATS: a new less invasive modality for advanced lung cancer with pleural spread
	Norihisa Shigemura, Akinori Akashi, Tomoyuki Nakagiri, Kenji Hazama, Mitsunori Ohta, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1016-1021. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Joseph B. Zwischenberger and Roger A. Vertrees Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1021-1022. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous lung resection for cancer and myocardial revascularization without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting)
	Wojciech Dyszkiewicz, Marek M. Jemielity, Cezary T. Piwkowski, Bartlomiej Perek, and Mariusz Kasprzyk Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1023-1027. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sealing of the mediastinum with a local hemostyptic agent reduces chest tube duration after complete mediastinal lymph node dissection for stage I and II non–small cell lung carcinoma
	Martin Czerny, Tatjana Fleck, Andreas Salat, Daniel Zimpfer, Walter Klepetko, Ernst Wolner, and Michael Rolf Mueller Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1028-1032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative imaging of the lung sentinel lymphatic basin with computed tomographic lymphography: a preliminary study
	Kazuhiro Ueda, Kazuyoshi Suga, Yoshikazu Kaneda, Tao-Sheng Li, Katsuhiko Ueda, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1033-1037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John A Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1037-1038. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Salvage intensive care following initial recovery from pulmonary resection: is it justified?
	John E. Pilling, Antonio E. Martin-Ucar, and David A. Waller Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1039-1044. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency percutaneous tracheostomy in trauma patients: an early experience
	Alon Ben-Nun, Edward Altman, and Lael-Anson E. Best Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1045-1047. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trigger for intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in rat lungs transplanted from non–heart-beating donors
	Thomas M. Egan, Yalaunda Thomas, Debra Gibson, William Funkhouser, Paola Ciriaco, Andy Kiser, John Sadoff, Mark Bleiweis, and Clarence E. Davis Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1048-1055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
ß-chemokine function in experimental lung ischemia-reperfusion injury
	Baiya Krishnadasan, Alexander S. Farivar, Babu V. Naidu, Steven M. Woolley, Karen Byrne, Charles H. Fraga, and Michael S. Mulligan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1056-1062. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Current status and outcomes of coronary revascularization 1999 to 2002: 148,396 surgical and percutaneous procedures
	Michael J. Mack, Phillip P. Brown, Aaron D. Kugelmass, Salvatore L. Battaglia, Lynn G. Tarkington, April W. Simon, Steven D. Culler, and Edmund R. Becker Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:761-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mortality on the waiting list for coronary artery bypass grafting: incidence and risk factors
	Helena Rexius, Gunnar Brandrup-Wognsen, Anders Odén, and Anders Jeppsson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:769-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard J. Novick Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:774-775. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of intracoronary shunts on coronary endothelial coating in the human beating heart
	Herbert B. Hangler, Kristian Pfaller, Elfriede Ruttmann, Daniel Hoefer, Thomas Schachner, Guenther Laufer, and Herwig Antretter Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:776-780. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of early extubation after bypass surgery in the elderly
	Ulrich Guller, Kevin J. Anstrom, William L. Holman, Richard M. Allman, Monique Sansom, and Eric D. Peterson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:781-788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-pump versus on-pump coronary surgery: final results from a prospective randomized study Prague-4
	Zbynek Straka, Petr Widimsky, Karel Jirasek, Petr Stros, Jan Votava, Tomas Vanek, Petr Brucek, Miroslav Kolesar, and Rudolf Spacek Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:789-793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-term follow-up of coronary artery bypass grafting in three-vessel disease using exclusively pedicled bilateral internal thoracic and right gastroepiploic arteries
	Giuseppe Tavilla, Arie Pieter Kappetein, Jerry Braun, Jiwan Gopie, Andrew Tjon Joek Tjien, and Robert A. E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:794-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David Taggart Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:799. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isotropic half-millimeter angiography of coronary artery bypass grafts with 16-slice computed tomography
	Marc Dewey, Alexander Lembcke, Christian Enzweiler, Bernd Hamm, and Patrik Rogalla Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:800-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mid-term structural change in the radial artery grafts after coronary artery bypass grafting
	Hiroaki Hagiwara, Toshiaki Ito, Haruo Kamiya, Toshiaki Akita, Akihiko Usui, and Yuichi Ueda Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:805-810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Guo-Wei He Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:810-811. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Therapeutic angiogenesis in chronically ischemic porcine myocardium: comparative effects of bFGF and VEGF
	G. Chad Hughes, Shankha S. Biswas, Bangliang Yin, R. Edward Coleman, Timothy R. DeGrado, Carolyn K Landolfo, James E. Lowe, Brian H. Annex, and Kevin P. Landolfo Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:812-818. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Open pulmonary embolectomy for treatment of major pulmonary embolism
	Kiran Yalamanchili, Arlen G. Fleisher, Stuart G. Lehrman, Howard I. Axelrod, Rocco J. Lafaro, Mohan R. Sarabu, Elias A. Zias, and Richard A. Moggio Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:819-823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Riyad Karmy-Jones and Albert Chong Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:823. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The efficacy of supplemental magnesium in reducing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting
	Stephen R. Hazelrigg, Theresa M. Boley, Ibrahim B. Cetindag, Kreigh P. Moulton, Gary L. Trammell, Joan E. Polancic, Tilitha S. Shawgo, Jacquelyn A. Quin, and Stephen Verhulst Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:824-830. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epicardial atrial defibrillation: successful treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation
	Amit N. Patel, Baron L. Hamman, Amy N. Patel, Robert F. Hebeler, Richard E. Wood, Carol Ann Cockerham, Brittany A. Willey, and Harold C. Urschel, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:831-837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative use of sotalol versus atenolol for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
	Rafael Sanjuán, Marisa Blasco, Nieves Carbonell, Angela Jordá, Julio Núñez, Juan Martínez-León, and Eduardo Otero Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:838-843. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Further insights into normal aortic valve function: role of a compliant aortic root on leaflet opening and valve orifice area
	Vangipuram Canchi Sripathi, Ramarathnam Krishna Kumar, and Komarakshi R. Balakrishnan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:844-851. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of inotropy and chronotropy on the mitral valve sphincter mechanism
	Joseph H. Gorman, III, Benjamin M. Jackson, Sina L. Moainie, Yoshiharu Enomoto, and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:852-857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tomasz A. Timek and D. Craig Miller Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:857-858. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is severe right ventricular failure in left ventricular assist device recipients a risk factor for unsuccessful bridging to transplant and post-transplant mortality
	Jeffrey A. Morgan, Ranjit John, Brian J. Lee, Mehmet C. Oz, and Yoshifumi Naka Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:859-863. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Functional neointima characterization of vascular prostheses in human
	Thorsten Walles, Heidi Görler, Carmen Puschmann, and Heike Mertsching Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:864-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical significance of PlA polymorphism of platelet GP IIb/IIIa receptors during long-term VAD support
	Evgenij V. Potapov, Stanislav Ignatenko, Boris A. Nasseri, Matthias Loebe, Cornelia Harke, Martin Bettmann, Anke Doller, Vera Regitz-Zagrosek, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:869-874. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Ranjit John and Yoshifumi Naka Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:874. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of IFN- polymorphism on the development of coronary vasculopathy after cardiac transplantation
	Cameron G. Densem, Ian V. Hutchinson, Nizar Yonan, and Nicholas H. Brooks Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:875-880. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late results of the peel operation for replacement of failing extracardiac conduits
	Christian A. Bermudez, Joseph A. Dearani, Francisco J. Puga, Hartzell V. Schaff, Carole A. Warnes, Patrick W. O'Leary, Cathy D. Schleck, and Gordon K. Danielson Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:881-888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of tricuspid atresia in the Fontan era
	Rekwan Sittiwangkul, Anthony Azakie, Glen S. Van Arsdell, William G. Williams, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:889-894. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atrioventricular septal defects: effect of bridging leaflet division on early valve function
	Randall S. Fortuna, David A. Ashburn, Nilto Carias De Oliveira, Harold M. Burkhart, Igor E. Konstantinov, John G. Coles, Jeffery F. Smallhorn, William G. Williams, and Glen S. Van Arsdell Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:895-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morphometry of coronary capillaries in hypoplastic left heart syndrome
	Caner Salih, Mary N. Sheppard, and Siew Yen Ho Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:903-907. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Marshall L. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:907. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The low resistance strategy for the perioperative management of the Norwood procedure
	Toshihide Nakano, Hideaki Kado, Yuichi Shiokawa, Koji Fukae, Yosuke Nishimura, Kazuyuki Miyamoto, Yoshihisa Tanoue, Hideki Tatewaki, and Naoki Fusazaki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:908-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late results after mitral valve replacement with bileaflet mechanical prosthesis in children: evaluation of prosthesis-patient mismatch
	Munetaka Masuda, Hideaki Kado, Hideki Tatewaki, Yuichiro Shiokawa, and Hisataka Yasui Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:913-917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung perfusion with protective solution relieves lung injury in corrections of Tetralogy of Fallot
	Bo Wei, Yinglong Liu, Qiang Wang, Cuntao Yu, Cun Long, Yongnan Chang, and Yingmao Ruan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:918-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Bivalirudin versus heparin and protamine in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery
	Alan F. Merry, Peter J. Raudkivi, Neil G. Middleton, John M. McDougall, Parma Nand, Brigid P. Mills, Bruce J. Webber, Chris M. Frampton, and Harvey D. White Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:925-931. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Theodore E. Warkentin Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:931. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of complement inhibition and heparin coating on artificial surface–induced leukocyte and platelet activation
	Knut Tore Lappegård, Michael Fung, Grethe Bergseth, Johan Riesenfeld, John D. Lambris, Vibeke Videm, and Tom Eirik Mollnes Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:932-941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of pexelizumab, an anti-C5 complement antibody, on total mortality and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in cardiac surgical patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
	Stanton K. Shernan, Jane C. K. Fitch, Nancy A. Nussmeier, John C. Chen, Scott A. Rollins, Christopher F. Mojcik, Kevin J. Malloy, Thomas G. Todaro, Thomas Filloon, Steven W. Boyce, Deepak M. Gangahar, Michael Goldberg, Lawrence J. Saidman, and Dennis T. Mangano Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:942-949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Rolf Svedjeholm Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:949-950. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Monocyte Fc gamma receptor expression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
	Demetrios C. Stefanou, George Asimakopoulos, Darshna R. Yagnik, Dorian O. Haskard, Jon R. Anderson, Pandelis Philippidis, R. Clive Landis, and Kenneth M. Taylor Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:951-955. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neutrophil depletion reduces myocardial reperfusion morbidity
	George M. Palatianos, Gilbert Balentine, Emmanuel G. Papadakis, Constantine D. Triantafillou, Mary I. Vassili, Angela Lidoriki, Athanasios Dinopoulos, and George M. Astras Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:956-961. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Changes in hemostasis during pediatric heart surgery: impact of a biocompatible heparin-coated perfusion system
	Eva Jensen, Svenerik Andréasson, Anders Bengtsson, Håkan Berggren, Rolf Ekroth, Lars E. Larsson, and John Ouchterlony Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:962-967. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute renal failure in coronary artery bypass surgery: independent effect of cardiopulmonary bypass
	Mark I. Stallwood, Antony D. Grayson, Keith Mills, and Nigel D. Scawn Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:968-972. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New technology, old standards: disparate activated clotting time measurements by the Hemochron Jr compared with the standard Hemochron
	Christopher L. Aylsworth, Faith Stefan, Karl Woitas, Randall H. Rieger, Martin LeBoutillier, III, and Verdi J. DiSesa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:973-976. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac reoperation by Carpentier bicaval femoral venous cannula: GATA experience
	Erkan Kuralay, Cengiz Bolcal, Faruk Cingoz, Celalettin Günay, Vedat Yildirim, Selim Kilic, Ertugrul Özal, Ufuk Demirkilic, Mehmet Arslan, and Harun Tatar Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:977-981. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James D. Fonger Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:982. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fresh frozen plasma in the pediatric pump prime: a prospective, randomized trial
	Mary M. McCall, Mindy M. Blackwell, Jonathan T. Smyre, Joseph J. Sistino, Jeffrey R. Acsell, B. Hugh Dorman, and Scott M. Bradley Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:983-987. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New technique of right heart bypass in congenital heart surgery with autologous lung as oxygenator
	Krishnanaik Shivaprakasha, Isaac Rameshkumar, Raman Krishna Kumar, Suresh Gangadharan Nair, Sajan Koshy, Gopalraj Sumangala Sunil, and Suresh Gururaja Rao Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:988-993. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative glucocorticoids decrease pulmonary hypertension in piglets after cardiopulmonary bypass and circulatory arrest
	Jeffrey M. Pearl, Steven M. Schwartz, David P. Nelson, Connie J. Wagner, Jefferson M. Lyons, Steven M. Bauer, and Jodie Y. Duffy Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:994-1000. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Endovascular stent grafting for rupture of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm after replacement of the entire aorta
	Yoshikazu Hachiro, Hideyuki Harada, Tohru Mawatari, Toshio Baba, Yukiko Honma, and Tomio Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1101. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Needle embolism to the heart
	Craig J. Baker, John J. Nigro, Casey W. Daggett, and Winfield J. Wells Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1102. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Digital video recording of cardiac surgical procedures
	A. Sampath Kumar and Harinder Pal Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1063-1065. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1065. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Partial pericardial defect associated with ruptured aortic dissection of the ascending aorta: a rare feature presenting severe left hemothorax without cardiac tamponade
	Masato Nakajima, Kouji Tsuchiya, Yuji Naito, Hidenori Inoue, Kensuke Kobayashi, and Eiki Mizutani Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1066-1068. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Congenital pericardial defect associated with ruptured type a aortic dissection
	Naruto Matsuda, Akira Marumoto, Hideki Nakashima, Yoshinobu Nakamura, Satoshi Kamihira, Shingo Ishiguro, and Shigetsugu Ohgi Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1069-1070. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left ventricular rupture after mitral surgery: repair by patch and sealing
	Roland Fasol, Thomas Wild, and Salah El Dsoki Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1070-1072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right internal thoracic artery remodeling 18 years after circumflex system grafting
	Luiz B. Puig, Paulo R. Soares, Fernando Platania, Luís A. O. Dallan, Luiz A. F. Lisboa, Luiz J. Kajita, José A. F. Ramires, and Sérgio A. Oliveira Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1072-1074. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pinhole rupture of aortic root aneurysm with severe atherosclerotic change
	Hidenori Sako, Tetsuo Hadama, Osamu Shigemitsu, Shinji Miyamoto, Hirofumi Anai, Tomoyuki Wada, and Naoki Hijiya Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1075-1077. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular tachycardia associated with transmyocardial migration of an epicardial pacing wire
	David J. Meier, Kamala P. Tamirisa, and Daniel T. Eitzman Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1077-1079. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A large lipoma of the ascending aorta
	Piroze M. Davierwala, Tirone E. David, and Jaglish Butany Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1079-1080. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left main coronary artery-to-pulmonary artery fistula with severe aneurysmal dilatation
	Kimberly L. Gandy, Abdallah G. Rebeiz, Andrew Wang, and James J. Jaggers Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1081-1083. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intracardiac shrapnel in a polytraumatized child
	Hrvoje Gasparovic, Ranka Stern-Padovan, Stipe Batinica, Dalibor Saric, and Ivan Jelic Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1083-1085. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Horseshoe lung with left lung hypoplasia and critical pulmonary venous stenosis
	Joel Lutterman, Roy Jedeikin, and David C. Cleveland Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1085-1087. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total right ventricular dependent coronary circulation in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
	Paul Lajos, Jon Love, Mubadda A. Salim, Wenle Wang, and Marcelo G. Cardarelli Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1087-1088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A case of thymoma protruding into the superior vena cava through the thymic vein
	Yasuji Terada, Nobuhiro Ono, Tetsuo Noguchi, Kunihiko Kamakari, and Mitsuru Kitano Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1088-1090. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapleural thoracoscopic excision of a mediastinal bronchogenic cyst in a patient with dense pleural adhesions
	Hiroki Sato, Atsushi Watanabe, Tamotsu Yamaguchi, Nobuhiro Harada, Satomi Inoue, and Tomio Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1091-1093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A case of a bronchogenic cyst in a rare location
	Aydin Sanli, Ahmet Önen, Emel Ceylan, Erkan Yilmaz, Erdem Silistreli, and Ünal Açikel Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1093-1094. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudo tumors of the lung after lung volume reduction surgery
	Inger F. Oey, Kanagaratnam Jeyapalan, James J. Entwisle, and David A. Waller Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1094-1096. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Peripheral intrapulmonary lymph node metastases of non-small-cell lung cancer
	Souheil Boubia, Françoise Lepimpec Barthes, Claire Danel, and Marc Riquet Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1096-1098. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superimposed spontaneous esophageal perforation in congenital esophageal stenosis
	J. Andres Gonzalez, Christopher M. Craft, T. Theron Knight, and William H. Messerschmidt Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1098-1100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Leaflet folding plasty combined with annular plication for mitral valve repair
	Masato Nakajima, Kouji Tsuchiya, Hidenori Inoue, Kensuke Kobayashi, Eiki Mizutani, and Koki Takizawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1103-1104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dorsal minithoracotomy for ductus arteriosus clip closure in premature neonates
	Walter V. A. Vicente, Alfredo J. Rodrigues, Paulo J. F. Ribeiro, Paulo R. B. Évora, Antonio C. Menardi, Cesar A. Ferreira, Lafaiete Alves, Jr, and Solange Bassetto Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1105-1106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A new retraction-suspension device for limited upper sternotomy
	Maurizio A. Boaron Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1107-1108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
T-modification of sternotomy to accommodate a low-lying tracheostomy
	Kenneth J. Woodside, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, D. Adrian Olvera, and Vincent R. Conti Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Clinical experience with devices for facilitated anastomoses in coronary artery bypass surgery
	Thierry P. Carrel, Friedrich S. Eckstein, Lars Englberger, Pascal A. Berdat, and Jürg Schmidli Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1110-1120. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cellular cardiomyoplasty: clinical application
	Juan C. Chachques, Christophe Acar, Jesus Herreros, Jorge C. Trainini, Felipe Prosper, Nicola D'Attellis, Jean-Noel Fabiani, and Alain F. Carpentier Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1121-1130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report:

2003 Meeting Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
	John H. Calhoon Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1131-1132. [PDF]

Correspondence:

Immunosuppression and xenotransplantation of cells for cardiac repair
	Husnain Kh. Haider, Lei Ye, Shujia Jiang, Peter K. Law, and Eugene K. W. Sim Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1133. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Immunosuppression and xenotransplantation of cells for cardiac repair: Reply
	Yong-Fu Xiao, Jiang-Yong Min, and James P. Morgan Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1133-1134. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternative energy sources for atrial fibrillation
	A. Marc Gillinov and Patrick M. McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1134. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recommendation for IMA use in dialysis patients with ipsilateral fistula: Reply
	Hiroshi Kato and Seiichiro Ikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1134-1135. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recommendation for IMA use in dialysis patients with ipsilateral fistula: Reply
	Hiroshi Kato and Seiichiro Ikawa Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1135. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A word of caution about the skeletonization of the right gastroepiploic artery
	Hiroshi Osawa and Yuzuru Matsuyama Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1135. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A word of caution about the skeletonization of the right gastroepiploic artery: Reply
	Tohru Asai Ann Thorac Surg 2004;77:1135. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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