Research in Aging Award:

Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy Prior to Esophagectomy in Elderly Patients is Not Associated With Increased Morbidity
	David C. Rice, Arlene M. Correa, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Nidhi Sodhi, W. Roy Smythe, Stephen G. Swisher, Garrett L. Walsh, Joe B. Putnam, Jr, Ritsuko Komaki, Jaffer A. Ajani, and Jack A. Roth Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:391-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Management of Postoperative Esophageal Leaks With the Polyflex Self-Expanding Covered Plastic Stent
	Felix B. Langer, Etienne Wenzl, Gerhard Prager, Andreas Salat, Johannes Miholic, Thomas Mang, and Johannes Zacherl Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:398-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Rudy Lackner Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:404. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Low-Dose Steroid Therapy at an Early Phase of Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
	Hyun-Sung Lee, Jong Mog Lee, Moon Soo Kim, Hyae Young Kim, Bin Hwangbo, and Jae Ill Zo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:405-410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchoscopic Lung-Volume Reduction With One-Way Valves in Patients With Heterogenous Emphysema
	Federico Venuta, Tiziano de Giacomo, Erino A. Rendina, Anna Maria Ciccone, Daniele Diso, Alessandro Perrone, Daniela Parola, Marco Anile, and Giorgio F. Coloni Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:411-416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Douglas E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:416-417. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-term Pulmonary Function After Living-Donor Lobar Lung Transplantation in Adults
	Michael E. Bowdish, Renzo Pessotto, Richard G. Barbers, Felicia A. Schenkel, Vaughn A. Starnes, and Mark L. Barr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:418-425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the Lung in Adults
	Giulio Melloni, Angelo Carretta, Paola Ciriaco, Gianluigi Arrigoni, Stefano Fieschi, Nathalie Rizzo, Edgardo Bonacina, Giuseppe Augello, Pier Angelo Belloni, and Piero Zannini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:426-432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk of a Right Pneumonectomy: Role of Bronchopleural Fistula
	Gail E. Darling, Adel Abdurahman, Qi-Long Yi, Michael Johnston, Thomas K. Waddell, Andrew Pierre, Shaf Keshavjee, and Robert Ginsberg Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:433-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Immediate and Long-Term Survival After Surgery for Lung Cancer in Heart Transplant Recipients
	Patrick Bagan, Jalal Assouad, Pascal Berna, Redha Souilamas, Françoise Le Pimpec Barthes, and Marc Riquet Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:438-442. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transthoracic Endosonography for the Intraoperative Localization of Lung Nodules
	Sandro Mattioli, Franco D’Ovidio, Niccolò Daddi, Luca Ferruzzi, Vladimiro Pilotti, Alberto Ruffato, Roberto Bolzani, and Giampaolo Gavelli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:443-449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Application of Robotic-Assisted Techniques to the Surgical Evaluation and Treatment of the Anterior Mediastinum
	Michael A. Savitt, Guangquiang Gao, Anthony P. Furnary, Jeffrey Swanson, Hugh L. Gately, and John R. Handy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:450-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Stephen R. Hazelrigg Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:455. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Left Ventricular Reconstruction Benefits Patients With Dilated Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
	Atsushi Yamaguchi, Hideo Adachi, Koji Kawahito, Seiichiro Murata, and Takashi Ino Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:456-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Importance of Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	B-Khanh Lam, A. Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Bertram Yuh, Sunil K. Bhudia, Patrick M. McCarthy, and Delos M. Cosgrove Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:462-470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Technique to Treat Post-Mitral Valve Repair Systolic Anterior Motion and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
	Roberto Mascagni, Nawwar Al Attar, Mauro Lamarra, Simone Calvi, Alberto Tripodi, Alexandre Mebazaa, and Arrigo Lessana Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:471-473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Ottavio Alfieri and Francesco Maisano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:474. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Assessment of Mitral Valve Reconstruction With Resection of the Leaflets: Triangular and Quadrangular Resection
	Yoshimasa Sakamoto, Kazuhiro Hashimoto, Hiroshi Okuyama, Shinichi Ishii, Makoto Hanai, Takahiro Inoue, Gen Shinohara, Kiyozo Morita, and Hiromi Kurosawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:475-479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Combining Robotic Mitral Valve Repair and Microwave Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Techniques and Initial Results
	Clifton C. Reade, James O. Johnson, Gil Bolotin, William L. Freund, Jr, Nelson L. Jenkins, Curtis E. Bower, Saqib Masroor, Alan P. Kypson, L. Wiley Nifong, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:480-484. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video and Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery: A Comparison of the Port-Access and Transthoracic Clamp Techniques
	Hermann Reichenspurner, Christian Detter, Tobias Deuse, Dieter H. Boehm, Hendrik Treede, and Bruno Reichart Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:485-490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:490-491. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Port Access Versus Conventional Mitral Valve Surgery: Prospective Randomized Study
	Selami Dogan, Tayfun Aybek, Petar S. Risteski, Farooq Detho, Andrea Rapp, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:492-498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Ross Operation: An Evaluation of a Single Institution's Experience
	Fabrizio Settepani, Abdullah Kaya, Wim J. Morshuis, Marc A. Schepens, Robin H. Heijmen, and Karl M. Dossche Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:499-504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Valve Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch on Left Ventricular Mass Regression Following Aortic Valve Replacement
	Giordano Tasca, Federico Brunelli, Marco Cirillo, Margherita DallaTomba, Zen Mhagna, Giovanni Troise, and Eugenio Quaini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:505-510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Concomitant Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Hospital Survival After Aortic Root Replacement
	John G. Byrne, Alexandros N. Karavas, Marzia Leacche, Daniel Unic, James D. Rawn, Gregory S. Couper, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Robert J. Rizzo, Sary F. Aranki, and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:511-516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Ventral Cardiac Denervation As a Prophylaxis Against Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Joseph Alex and Levent Guvendik Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:517-520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of Pulmonary Vein Isolation for the Elimination of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
	Taijiro Sueda, Katsuhiko Imai, Kazumasa Orihashi, Kenji Okada, Kouji Ban, and Masaki Hamamoto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:521-525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcome of Patients With Deep Sternal Wound Infection Managed by Vacuum-Assisted Closure Compared to Conventional Therapy With Open Packing: A Retrospective Analysis
	Uwe Fuchs, Armin Zittermann, Benjamin Stuettgen, Arndt Groening, Kazutomo Minami, and Reiner Koerfer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:526-531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perioperative Stroke and Long-Term Survival After Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery
	Lawrence J. Dacey, Donald S. Likosky, Bruce J. Leavitt, Stephen J. Lahey, Reed D. Quinn, Felix Hernandez, Jr, Hebe B. Quinton, Joseph P. Desimone, Cathy S. Ross, Gerald T. O'Connor for the Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:532-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Timothy J. Gardner Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:537. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Waiting Time and Mortality After Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Helena Rexius, Gunnar Brandrup-Wognsen, Anders Odén, and Anders Jeppsson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:538-543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Saphenous Vein and Internal Thoracic Artery Graft Patency by Coronary System
	Joseph F. Sabik, III, Bruce W. Lytle, Eugene H. Blackstone, Penny L. Houghtaling, and Delos M. Cosgrove Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:544-551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Revascularization Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass Versus the Conventional Approach in High-Risk Patients
	Sotiris C. Stamou, Kathleen A. Jablonski, Peter C. Hill, Ammar S. Bafi, Steven W. Boyce, and Paul J. Corso Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:552-557. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Endarterectomy and Stent Removal in Patients With In-Stent Restenosis
	Toshihiro Fukui, Shuichiro Takanashi, and Yasuyuki Hosoda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:558-563. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Alistair George Royse Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:563. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Revascularization of the Right Coronary Artery in Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting
	Dmitry Pevni, Gideon Uretzky, Paz Yosef, Ben Gal Yanay, Itzhak Shapira, Nahum Nesher, Ron Braunshtein, and Rephael Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:564-569. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Assessment of the Radial Artery for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Is the Clinical Allen Test Adequate?
	Marco Agrifoglio, Luca Dainese, Stefano Pasotti, Andrea Galanti, Aldo Cannata, Maurizio Roberto, Alessandro Parolari, and Paolo Biglioli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:570-572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
First Clinical Experience With the VSTENT: A Device for Direct Left Ventricle-to-Coronary Artery Bypass
	Calin Vicol, Bruno Reichart, Sandra Eifert, Philip Raake, Rabea Hinkel, Gerhard Steinbeck, and Peter Boekstegers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:573-579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:579. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Internal Thoracic Artery Graft Assessed by Means of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
	Kazumasa Orihashi, Taijiro Sueda, Kenji Okada, and Katsuhiko Imai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:580-584. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multidetector Computed Tomography Versus Coronary Angiogram in Evaluation of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
	Min-Ho Song, Toshiaki Ito, Takashi Watanabe, and Hajime Nakamura Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:585-588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modification of Surgical Planning Based on Cardiac Multidetector Computed Tomography in Reoperative Heart Surgery
	Galit Aviram, Ram Sharony, Amir Kramer, Nahum Nesher, Dan Loberman, Yanai Ben-Gal, Moshe Graif, Gideon Uretzky, and Rephael Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:589-595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection: An Analysis of Current Management Strategies in a Single Institution
	Camille L. Hancock Friesen, David Zurakowski, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Joseph M. Forbess, Pedro J. del Nido, John E. Mayer, and Richard A. Jonas Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:596-606. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Development of Left Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation After Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defect
	A. Derk Jan Ten Harkel, Adri H. Cromme-Dijkhuis, Bianca C.C. Heinerman, Wim C. Hop, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:607-612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Outcome After Glenn Shunt and Fontan Palliation and the Impact of Operation During Viral Respiratory Season: Analysis of a 19-year Multi-Institutional Experience
	Ramzi T. Nicolas, Christine Hills, James H. Moller, Charles B. Huddleston, and Mark C. Johnson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:613-617. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	James Jaggers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:617. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Results of the Bovine Jugular Vein Graft Used for Reconstruction of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
	Hitendu H. Dave, Alexander Kadner, Felix Berger, Burkhardt Seifert, Ali Dodge-Khatami, Dominique Béttex, and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:618-624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adverse Mid-Term Outcome Following RVOT Reconstruction Using the Contegra Valved Bovine Jugular Vein
	Volkhard Göber, Pascal Berdat, Mladen Pavlovic, Jean-Pierre Pfammatter, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:625-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Extrapleural Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Convenient Surgical Approach in a Developing Country
	Juan Leon-Wyss, Vladimiro L. Vida, Oscar Veras, Ivan Vides, Guillermo Gaitan, Mauricio O'Connell, and Aldo R. Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:632-635. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does the Site of Insertion of a Systemic-Pulmonary Shunt Influence Growth of the Pulmonary Arteries?
	Anjan S. Batra, Vaughn A. Starnes, and Winfield J. Wells Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:636-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Panel-Reactive Antibodies Late After Allograft Implantation in Children
	David K. Hooper, John A. Hawkins, Thomas C. Fuller, Tracie Profaizer, and Robert E. Shaddy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:641-644. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Roger J.F. Baskett Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:645. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurologic Preservation by Na+-H+ Exchange Inhibition Prior to 90 Minutes of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
	Manuel Castellá, Gerald D. Buckberg, and Zhongtuo Tan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:646-654. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Methylprednisolone and a Biocompatible Copolymer Circuit on Blood Activation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Fraser D. Rubens, Howard Nathan, Rosalind Labow, Kathryn S. Williams, Denise Wozny, Jacob Karsh, Marc Ruel, and Thierry Mesana Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:655-665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Hydroxyethyl Starch and Ringer Lactate as a Prime Solution Regarding S-100ß Protein Levels and Informative Cognitive Tests in Cerebral Injury
	Erkan Iriz, Fersat Kolbakir, Haci Akar, Bahattin Adam, and Hasan Tahsin Keceligil Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:666-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Multiple Pleural Destruction Due to Pleural Dissemination of Pulmonary Carcinoma Originating From Pneumothorax
	Tohru Mawatari, Atsushi Watanabe, Hisayoshi Ohsawa, Yasuaki Fujisawa, and Tomio Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:716. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Calcified Mass in the Right Atrium
	Vladimiro Vida, Alessia Cerutti, Gaetano Thiene, Giovanni Stellin, Ornella Milanesi, and Cristina Basso Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:717. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Experimental Study of Replacing Circumferential Tracheal Defects With New Prosthesis
	Hongcan Shi, Zhifei Xu, Xiong Qin, Xuewei Zhao, and Dan Lu Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:672-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Joseph LoCicero, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:676-677. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Bicircuit System: Innovative Perfusional Options for Surgical Treatment of the Thoracic Aorta
	Gianluigi Bisleri, Giancarlo Tisi, Alberto Negri, Jacopo Manfredi, Enrico Carone, Jeffrey A. Morgan, and Claudio Muneretto Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:678-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:680-681. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Leaflet Replacement With the New 3F Stentless Aortic Bioprosthesis
	Mirko Doss, Sven Martens, Jeffrey P. Wood, Aleksandra Miskovic, Triantafyllia Christodoulou, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:682-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
INVITED COMMENTARY
	Irving Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:685. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

A Bronchogenic Cyst of the Right Ventricular Endocardium
	Malte Weinrich, Henning F. Lausberg, Stefan Pahl, and Hans-Joachim Schäfers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e13-e14. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Granular Cell Tumor of the Trachea in a Child
	Franziska Stieglitz, Richard Kitz, Hans J. Schäfers, Olaf Eickmeier, Markus Rose, Christian Fellbaum, and Stefan Zielen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e15-e16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Control of Patent Internal Thoracic Artery Graft in Aortic Valve Surgery
	Jean-François G. Fuzellier, Damien Metz, Anne Poncet, and Yves-Assad Saade Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e17-e18. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheocele: Surgical and Thoracoscopic Findings
	Shunsuke Endo, Noriko Saito, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Yukio Sato, and Yasunori Sohara Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:686-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Carbon Dioxide Laser Division of Congenital Complete Tracheal Rings: A New Operative Technique
	W. Andrew Clement, Neil K. Geddes, and Crispin Best Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:687-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Hypoplasia in a 52-Year-Old Woman
	Ibrahim Can Kurkcuoglu, Atilla Eroglu, Nurettin Karaoglanoglu, and Pinar Polat Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:689-691. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Facilitated MIDCAB Using a Magnetic Coupling Device
	Volkmar Falk, Thomas Walther, Stephan Jacobs, Randall K. Wolf, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:691-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Fracture of the Right Coronary Artery: Recognition and Management
	Michael A. Borger, Tirone E. David, Nicolas Doll, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:693-696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia Type II Patient Using Hirudin
	Cornélia S. Carr, Alan Rayner, José Ponte, and Jatin B. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:696-698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Liver Failure: A Possible Association With Leflunomide
	Sarah C. Thomasset, Seok L. Ong, and Stephen R. Large Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:698-699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reinforcement of Saphenous Vein Graft With ePTFE Graft for Axillocoronary Bypass Grafting
	Hiroyuki Nagahama, Yasunori Fukushima, Takahiro Hayase, Makoto Yoshioka, and Toshio Onitsuka Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:700-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defect With Pseudoaneurysm Repair After Failed Percutaneous Closure
	Subroto Paul, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Marzia Leacche, Michael Landzberg, Carolyn Y. Ho, Gavin J. Blake, and John G. Byrne Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:701-703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Managing Latex-Free Mitral Valve Replacement
	Marco Rossi, Stefano De Paulis, Mario Gaudino, Sergio Guarneri, Lorenzo Martinelli, Roberto Zamparelli, Gianfederico Possati, and Rocco Schiavello Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:703-705. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pseudoaneurysm of Ascending Aorta After Aortic Valve Replacement
	Bhawna Parihar, Lalit S. D. Choudhary, Andrew Philip Madhu, Mathew K. Alpha, Roy Thankachen, and Vinayak Shukla Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:705-707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leiomyomatosis Metastatic to the Tricuspid Valve Complicated by Pelvic Hemorrhage
	Nundhini Thukkani, P.S. Ravichandran, Asish Das, and Matthew S. Slater Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:707-709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Management of Severe Right Ventricular Inflow Obstruction Secondary to a Metastatic Cardiac Tumor
	Erdinç Naseri, Bulent Eralp, and Ibrahim Oztek Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:709-711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Repair for Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection to Coronary Sinus
	Sajan Koshy, Raman Krishna Kumar, Rao Suresh Gururaja, and Krishnanaik Shivaprakasha Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:711-713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surviving Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Utility of Open-Lung Biopsy and Large Doses of Dexamethasone
	Kedar S. Deshpande, David W. Appel, Margarita T. Camacho, Kathryn E. Tanaka, and Vladimir Kvetan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:713-715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Sternal Approximation for Bilateral Anterolateral Transsternal Thoracotomy for Lung Transplantation
	David C. McGiffin, Jorge E. Alonso, George L. Zorn, Jr, James K. Kirklin, K. Randall Young, Jr, Keith M. Wille, Kevin Leon, and Katherine Hart Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:e19-e20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Operative Endoscopy of the Airway With the Old-Fashioned Esophageal Dilators
	Federico Venuta, Erino A. Rendina, Tiziano De Giacomo, Anna Maria Ciccone, Marco Anile, Marco Moretti, and Giorgio Furio Coloni Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:718-719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Technique for Annular Plication to Facilitate Sliding Plasty After Extensive Mitral Valve Posterior Leaflet Resection
	Thierry Mesana, Moheb Ibrahim, and Mark Hynes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:720-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Simple Method of Triggering Balloon Counterpulsation Accurately During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Takayuki Ono, Teiji Asakura, Takeki Ohashi, and Nagara Ono Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:723-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Abdominal Implantation of Loop Recorders in Infants and Children
	Narayanswami Sreeram, Francois Hitchcock, and Gerardus Bennink Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:726-727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Pharmacologic Strategies for Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After Open Heart Surgery
	Robert J. DiDomenico and Malek G. Massad Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:728-740. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Forty Years of Clinical Aprotinin Use: A Review of 124 Hypersensitivity Reactions
	Wolfram Beierlein, Albertus M. Scheule, Wulf Dietrich, and Gerhard Ziemer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:741-748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Surgical Therapy for End-Stage Achalasia
	Joseph H. Gorman, III, Robert C. Gorman, and Emest F. Rosato Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:749. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Therapy for End-Stage Achalasia: Reply
	Han-Shui Hsu and Min-Hsiung Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:749-750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Intracostal Sutures Reduces Thoracotomy Pain With Possible Risk of Lung Hernia: Another Measure for Prevention of Pain
	Lucas H. A. Sanders and Mark A. J. Newman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Intracostal Sutures Reduces Thoracotomy Pain With Possible Risk of Lung Hernia: Another Measure for Prevention of Pain: Reply
	Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:750. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery an Optimal Approach for Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis?
	Shunsuke Endo, Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, Yukio Sato, and Yasunori Sohara Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:751. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Helicopter Injuries
	Raymond A. Dieter, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:751. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Helicopter Injuries: Reply
	Riyad Karmy-Jones Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:751. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Toward a Solution or Still an Enigma?
	Emmanuel Villa, Pino Fundarò, Andrea Moneta, and Francesco Donatelli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:752. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Toward a Solution or Still an Enigma? Reply
	Joseph H. Gorman, III and Robert C. Gorman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:752-753. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimizing Use of the Internal Thoracic Arteries for Total Myocardial Revascularization
	Lucian Stoica, Sidney Chocron, and Joseph Philippe Etievent Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:753. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimizing Use of the Internal Thoracic Arteries for Total Myocardial Revascularization: Reply
	Calin Vicol Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:753. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemolysis Caused by Regurgitant Blood Flow With High Shear Stress: An Intractable Complication After Mitral Valve Repair
	Shin-ichi Oki and Yoshio Misawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:754. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemolysis Caused by Regurgitant Blood Flow With High Shear Stress: An Intractable Complication After Mitral Valve Repair: Reply
	Buu-Khanh Lam, Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Sunil K. Bhudia, and A. Marc Gillinov Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:754-755. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Allen Test
	Zoltán Csiki, Ildikó Garai, and Zoltán Galajda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:755. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Allen Test: Reply
	Yasir Abu-Omar, Shafi Mussa, and David P. Taggart Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:755-756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Papillary Fibroelastomas and Other Cardiac Tumors Should Be Resected on an Urgent Basis
	Torsten Bossert, Jan F. Gummert, and Friedrich Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:756. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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