Statistician's Page:

Mandatory Database Participation: Risky Business?
	Gary L. Grunkemeier and Anthony P. Furnary Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:799-801. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Medical Ethics Collides With Public Policy: LVAD for a Patient With Leukemia
	Patrick M. McCarthy, Richard D. Lamm, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:793-798. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Locally Recurrent Esophageal Carcinoma: When is Re-Resection Indicated?
	Paul H. Schipper, Stephen D. Cassivi, Claude Deschamps, David C. Rice, Francis C. Nichols, III, Mark S. Allen, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1001-1006. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Deregulated P21WAF1 Overexpression Impacts Survival of Surgically Resected Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients
	Yih-Gang Goan, Hon-Ki Hsu, Huang-Chou Chang, Yi-Ping Chou, Ke-Hsin Chiang, and Jiin-Tsuey Cheng Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1007-1016. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intercostal Muscle Flap to Buttress the Bronchus at Risk and the Thoracic Esophageal-Gastric Anastomosis
	Robert James Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, and Masumi Yamamuro Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1017-1020. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Proper Treatment Selection May Improve Survival in Patients With Clinical Early-Stage Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
	Özcan Birim, A. Pieter Kappetein, Tom Goorden, Rob J. van Klaveren, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1021-1026. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hans G. Fieguth Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1026-1027. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Expression of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Human Lung Carcinomas
	Elaine M. Langenfeld, John Bojnowski, John Perone, and John Langenfeld Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1028-1032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Akira Iyoda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1032. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alcohol Abuse Predicts Progression of Disease and Death in Patients with Lung Cancer
	Douglas E. Paull, Glenda M. Updyke, Michael A. Baumann, Hong W. Chin, Alex G. Little, and Samuel A. Adebonojo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1033-1039. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictive Factors for Local Recurrence of Resected Colorectal Lung Metastases
	Satoshi Shiono, Genichiro Ishii, Kanji Nagai, Junji Yoshida, Mitsuyo Nishimura, Yukinori Murata, Koji Tsuta, Young Hak Kim, Yutaka Nishiwaki, Tetsuro Kodama, Motoki Iwasaki, and Atsushi Ochiai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1040-1045. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can Surgery for Cancer Accelerate the Progression of Secondary Tumors Within Residual Minimal Disease at Both Local and Systemic Levels?
	Syed S.A. Qadri, Jiang-Huai Wang, J.C. Coffey, Mahmood Alam, Aonghus O’Donnell, Thomas Aherne, and Henry P. Redmond Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1046-1051. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alternate Suction Reduces Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Lobectomy: A Randomized Comparison Versus Water Seal
	Alessandro Brunelli, Armando Sabbatini, Francesco Xiume’, Majed Al Refai, Michele Salati, and Rita Marasco Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1052-1055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	M. Blair Marshall Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1055. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Factors in Thymic Epithelial Tumors Undergoing Complete Resection
	Charalambos Zisis, Dimitra Rontogianni, Chara Tzavara, Kalliopi Stefanaki, Antonios Chatzimichalis, Antonios Loutsidis, Kosmas Iliadis, Argirios Kontaxis, Theodosios Dosios, and Ion Bellenis Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1056-1062. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Experience in 397 Consecutive Thoracoscopic Sympathectomies
	King F. Kwong, Lindsay B. Cooper, Leslie A. Bennett, Whitney Burrows, Ziv Gamliel, and Mark J. Krasna Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1063-1066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Profile and Surgical Outcome for Pulmonary Aspergilloma: A Single Center Experience
	Jayesh Gopal Akbari, Praveen Kerala Varma, Praveen Kumar Neema, Madathipatt Unnikrishnan Menon, and Kurur Sankaran Neelakandhan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1067-1072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Analysis of the Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum in Different Age Groups
	Do Hyung Kim, Jung Joo Hwang, Mi Kyeong Lee, Doo Yun Lee, and Hyo Chae Paik Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1073-1077. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unnoticed Glove Perforation During Thoracoscopic and Open Thoracic Surgery
	Yuko Kojima and Masahiko Ohashi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1078-1080. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Evaluation of Web-Based Learning Tools: Lessons Learned from the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Curriculum Project Three-Year Experience
	Jeffrey P. Gold, William B. Begg, David A. Fullerton, Douglas J. Mathisen, Mark B. Orringer, and Edward D. Verrier Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:802-810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ischemic Versus Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation: Does Etiology Affect Survival?
	A. Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Maurice Mawad, Patrick M. McCarthy, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Takahiro Shiota, Bruce W. Lytle, and Delos M. Cosgrove Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:811-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors of Posterior Pericardial Annuloplasty for Isolated Posterior Leaflet Prolapse
	Seiji Matsukuma, Kiyoyuki Eishi, Shiro Yamachika, Hiroichiro Yamaguchi, Tsuneo Ariyoshi, Youichi Hisata, Kazuyoshi Tanigawa, Kenta Izumi, and Hideaki Takai Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:820-824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognosis After Aortic Valve Replacement With the Carpentier-Edwards Pericardial Valve: Use of Microsimulation
	John P.A. Puvimanasinghe, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Marinus J.C. Eijkemans, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Lex A. van Herwerden, Gary L. Grunkemeier, J. Dik F. Habbema, and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:825-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Homograft: A Suitable Substitute for Aortic Valve Replacement
	Sachin Talwar, Raghunath Mohapatra, Anita Saxena, Rajvir Singh, and Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:832-838. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Wei-Guo Ma Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:838. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Repair With Patch Technique
	Paul P. Urbanski Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:839-843. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Michael J. Reardon and Jon-Cecil Walkes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:843-844. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Replacement in the Current Era
	Farzan Filsoufi, Ani C. Anyanwu, Sacha P. Salzberg, Tim Frankel, Lawrence H. Cohn, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:845-850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanisms for Recurrent Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction After Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
	Kenji Minakata, Joseph A. Dearani, Hartzell V. Schaff, Patrick W. O’Leary, Steve R. Ommen, and Gordon K. Danielson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:851-856. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Repair of the Thoracic Aorta: Lessons Learned
	Frank J. Criado, Omran R. Abul-Khoudoud, Gregory S. Domer, Christine McKendrick, Mark Zuzga, Nancy S. Clark, Kerry Monaghan, and Marcos F. Barnatan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:857-863. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treating Aortic Dissection and Penetrating Aortic Ulcer with Stent Graft: Thirty Cases
	Shang Dong Xu, Zhi Zhong Li, Fang Jiong Huang, Jin Fei Yang, Xue Yong Wang, Zhao Guang Zhang, Jia Hui Du, and Yan Qing Sun Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:864-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Martin Czerny Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:869. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Optimized Biventricular Pacing in Atrioventricular Block After Cardiac Surgery
	George Berberian, T. Alexander Quinn, Joshua P. Kanter, Lauren J. Curtis, Santos E. Cabreriza, Alan D. Weinberg, and Henry M. Spotnitz Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:870-875. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Multi-Institutional Experience With the CryoMaze Procedure
	James S. Gammie, John C. Laschinger, James M. Brown, Robert S. Poston, Richard N. Pierson, III, Linda G. Romar, Kimberly L. Schwartz, Mary J. Santos, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:876-880. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Post-Mortem Histologic Evaluation of Microwave Lesions After Epicardial Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Atrial Fibrillation
	Ryan E. Accord, Robert-Jan van Suylen, Thomas J. van Brakel, and Jos G. Maessen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:881-887. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Stuart P. Thomas Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:887. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Single Versus Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery for Isolated First Myocardial Revascularization in Multivessel Disease: Long-Term Clinical Results in Medically Treated Diabetic Patients
	Antonio Maria Calafiore, Michele Di Mauro, Gabriele Di Giammarco, Giovanni Teodori, Angela Lorena Iacò, Valerio Mazzei, Giuseppe Vitolla, and Marco Contini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:888-895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Do Angiographic Results From Symptom-Directed Studies Reflect True Graft Patency?
	Brian F. Buxton, Manoj Durairaj, David L. Hare, Ian Gordon, Simon Moten, Victoria Orford, and Siven Seevanayagam Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:896-901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implementing Tight Glucose Control After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Justine M. Carr, Frank W. Sellke, Michelle Fey, Mathew J. Doyle, Judy A. Krempin, Ralph de la Torre, and John R. Liddicoat Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:902-909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Examination of the Use of Cognitive Domains in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Matthew S. Lewis, Paul T. Maruff, and Brendan S. Silbert Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:910-916. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David C. Bellinger Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:917. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Physical Activity and Neurologic Function After Harvesting of the Radial Artery as T-Graft or Free Graft in Coronary Revascularization
	Karsten Knobloch, Artur Lichtenberg, Sandra Tomaszek, Christian Hagl, Nawid Khaladj, Uwe Klima, and Axel Haverich Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:918-921. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aprotinin Reduces Bleeding and Blood Product Use in Patients Treated With Clopidogrel Before Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Gabriella Lindvall, Ulrik Sartipy, and Jan van der Linden Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:922-927. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clopidogrel and Bleeding After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Jee-Yoong Leong, Robert A. Baker, Pallav J. Shah, Vijit K. Cherian, and John L. Knight Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:928-933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Harmonic Scalpel Reduces Bleeding and Postoperative Complications in Redo Cardiac Surgery
	Nicola Luciani, Amedeo Anselmi, Mario Gaudino, Giuseppe Nasso, Franco Glieca, Lorenzo Martinelli, Filippo Santarelli, Mario Perisano, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:934-938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Vein Graft Harvesting on Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase and Nitric Oxide Production
	Michael R. Dashwood, Kay Savage, Audrey Dooley, Xu Shi-Wen, David J. Abraham, and Domingos S.R. Souza Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:939-944. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization in Ventricular Assist Device Recipients: A Lesser Risk With the DeBakey Axial Pump
	Jean-Michel Grinda, Marie-Odile Bricourt, Catherine Amrein, Suzanne Salvi, Romain Guillemain, Anne Francois, Pierre Guibourt, Alain Deloche, and Jean-Noel Fabiani Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:945-948. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:948-949. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Poly (ADP) Ribose Polymerase Inhibition Improves Rat Cardiac Allograft Survival
	Alexander S. Farivar, Anton S. McCourtie, Brendan C. MacKinnon-Patterson, Steven M. Woolley, Andrew D. Barnes, Min Chen, Prakash Jagtap, Csaba Szabó, Christopher T. Salerno, and Michael S. Mulligan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:950-956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Deep Sternal Wound Infection After Cardiac Surgery: Modality of Treatment and Outcome
	Franz F. Immer, Martina Durrer, Kathrin S. Mühlemann, Dominique Erni, Brigitta Gahl, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:957-961. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
In Vitro Comparison of Wire and Plate Fixation for Midline Sternotomies
	Shruti Pai, Najmuddin J. Gunja, Erin L. Dupak, Nicole L. McMahon, Timothy P. Roth, Janice F. Lalikos, Raymond M. Dunn, Nicola Francalancia, George D. Pins, and Kristen L. Billiar Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:962-968. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Julian E. Losanoff Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:968. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Advances in Experimental Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Replacement
	Tim Attmann, Thomas Jahnke, René Quaden, Andreas Boening, Stefan Muller-Hulsbeck, Jochen Cremer, and Georg Lutter Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:969-975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Antonio F. Corno Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:975. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Appropriate Additional Pulmonary Blood Flow at the Bidirectional Glenn Procedure is Useful for Completion of Total Cavopulmonary Connection
	Masahiro Yoshida, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Naoki Yoshimura, Hirohisa Murakami, Hironori Matsuhisa, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:976-981. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David N. Campbell Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:981. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Randomized Comparison Between Normothermic and Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
	Massimo Caputo, Simon Bays, Chris A. Rogers, Ash Pawade, Andrew J. Parry, Saadeh Suleiman, and Gianni D. Angelini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:982-988. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Blood Cardioplegia Provides Superior Protection in Infant Cardiac Surgery
	Kerstin Åmark, Håkan Berggren, Kerstin Björk, Annica Ekroth, Rolf Ekroth, Krister Nilsson, and Jan Sunnegårdh Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:989-994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Enhanced Aortic Pressure Wave Reflection in Patients After Repair of Aortic Coarctation
	Tomoaki Murakami and Atsuhito Takeda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:995-999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Kirk Kanter Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:999-1000. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Swan-Ganz Monitoring of the AbioCor Artificial Heart
	Louis E. Samuels, Elena C. Holmes, and John C. Entwistle, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1133. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Chest Lesion: Giant Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma
	Nick Dobrilovic, Creighton B. Wright, S. Russell Vester, Manisha A. Patel, and Elizabeth A. Fannin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1134. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Epicardial Maze Procedure on the Beating Heart With an Infrared Coagulator
	Hiroshi Kubota, Shinichi Takamoto, Akira Furuse, Masaya Sato, Hidehito Endo, Tatsuo Fujiki, and Kenichi Sudo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1081-1086. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Miralem Pasic and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1086. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Surgical and Endovascular Treatment of Aortic Type A Dissection
	Aristotelis Panos, Afksendiyos Kalangos, Panayiotis Christofilopoulos, and Gregory Khatchatourian Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1087-1090. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1090. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of the Enclose Proximal Anastomosis Device in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Sary F. Aranki, Prem S. Shekar, Afshin Ehsan, Margaretta Byrne-Taft, and Gregory S. Couper Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1091-1095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Left Atrial Extension of a Wilms' Tumor
	Gonçalo F. Coutinho, Fátima Heitor, Pedro E. Antunes, and Manuel J. Antunes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e8-e9. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Myocardial and Mesenteric Surgical Revascularization
	Michel Kindo, Arnaud Mommerot, Guillaume Maxant, Georges Giron, Mario Arguello, and Bernard Eisenmann Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1096-1098. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Symptoms Plus Family History Trump Size in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
	John A. Elefteriades, Maryann Tranquilli, Umer Darr, James Cardon, B-Q Zhu, and Peter Barrett Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1098-1100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic Resection of an Aortic Valve Papillary Fibroelastoma
	Y. Joseph Woo, Todd J. Grand, and Stuart J. Weiss Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1100-1102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adhesiolysis is Facilitated by Robotic Technology in Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
	Timothy P. Martens, Jeffrey A. Morgan, Marco M. Hefti, David A. Brunacci, Faisal H. Cheema, Satish K. Kesava, Steve Xydas, Nick C. Dang, Deon W. Vigilance, Takushi Kohmoto, Lyall A. Gorenstein, Craig R. Smith, Jr, and Michael Argenziano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1103-1105. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Excision of a Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Harold L. Lazar, Elizabeth Oates, and Robert M. Beazley Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1105-1106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Rupture of Left Ventricular True Aneurysm
	Hung-Hsing Chao, Ming-Jen Lu, and Chi-Ren Hung Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1106-1108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Innovative Use of Octopus IV Stabilizer in Cardiac Trauma
	Paul D. Waterworth, Ghasan Musleh, Donna Greenhalgh, and Andrew Tsang Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1108-1110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ross Procedure in a Quadricuspid Aortic Valve
	Martin Misfeld, Felix Christiansen, and Hans-H. Sievers Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1110-1111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cleft Mitral Valve in Association With Anomalous Left Coronary Artery Arising From Pulmonary Artery
	Sridhar Rathinam, Oliver Stümper, William J. Brawn, and David J. Barron Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1111-1113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Hepatic Venous Drainage
	Georgios P. Georghiou, Eldad Erez, Elchanan Bruckheimer, Ovadia Dagan, Bernardo A. Vidne, and Einat Birk Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1113-1115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment of Hemorrhagic Radiation-Induced Gastritis After Esophagectomy
	Kemp H. Kernstine, J. Eric Greensmith, Frederick C. Johlin, Gerry F. Funk, Daniel T. De Armond, Timothy L. Van Natta, and Daniel J. Berg Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1115-1117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Treatment of an Aortoesophageal Fistula After Emergency Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Stent-Graft Placement
	Martin Czerny, Daniel Zimpfer, Tatjana Fleck, Roman Gottardi, Manfred Cejna, Maria Schoder, Johannes Lammer, Ernst Wolner, Martin Grabenwoger, and Michael-Rolf Mueller Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1117-1120. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fatal Esophageal Perforation Caused by Invasive Candidiasis
	Michael Gock, Markus Schäfer, Aurel Perren, Nicolas Demartines, and Pierre-Alain Clavien Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1120-1122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Replacement by Lexer’s Esophagoplasty: Adenocarcinoma as Late Complication
	Alexander R. Novotny, Gerd Florack, Karen Becker, and Jorg-Rudiger Siewert Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1122-1124. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Pleural Effusion in Bronchioloalveolar Cancer
	Natalie D. Shaw and Eddie L. Hoover Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1124-1126. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dieulafoy’s Disease: A Cause of Massive Hemoptysis That is Probably Underdiagnosed
	Akin Kuzucu, Iclal Gürses, Ömer Soysal, Ramazan Kutlu, and Mehmet Özgel Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1126-1128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two-Year Survival After Multiple Bilateral Lung Metastasectomies for Cranial Meningioma
	Massimiliano D’Aiuto, Giulia Veronesi, Giuseppe Pelosi, Pietro Fabio Presicci, Giorgio Maria Ferraroli, Robero Gasparri, and Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1129-1130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Structural Allograft Implantation for Thoracic Spinal Impalement
	Chiung-Lun Kao and Jen-Ping Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1131-1132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Commissural Closure for Repair of Mitral Commissural Prolapse
	A. Marc Gillinov, Kevin G. Shortt, and Delos M. Cosgrove, III Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1135-1136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Safe Coronary Artery Occlusion With a New Tourniquet in Off-Pump Bypass Grafting
	Hirokuni Arai, Keiji Oi, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Noriyuki Tabuchi, and Makoto Sunamori Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1137-1139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Septosuperior Approach for the Repair of Supracardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in Infants
	Komarakshi R. Balakrishnan and Usha Parvathy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1140-1142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Median Sternotomy Approach to Right Extrapleural Pneumonectomy for Mesothelioma
	Antonio E. Martin-Ucar, Duncan J. Stewart, Kevin J. West, and David A. Waller Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1143-1145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Implementation of a Cardiac Surgery Report Card: Lessons From the Massachusetts Experience
	David M. Shahian, David F. Torchiana, and Sharon-Lise T. Normand Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1146-1150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
	Balakrishnan Mahesh, Gianni Angelini, Massimo Caputo, Xu Yu Jin, and Alan Bryan Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1151-1158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Relating to "Release of Glutaraldehyde From an Albumin-Glutaraldehyde Tissue Adhesive Causes Significant In Vitro and In Vivo Toxicity. Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:1522-8."
	Walter Fürst and Heinz Redl Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1159. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Distal Aortic Perfusion During Aortic Arch Repair
	Hisato Takagi and Yukihiro Matsuno Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1159. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Distal Aortic Perfusion during Aortic Arch Repair: Reply
	Charles T. Klodell Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1159-1160. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Anomalous Origin of Right Pulmonary Artery From Ascending Aorta: Double Trap-Door or Double-Flap?
	Khanh H. Nguyen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1160. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Compensatory Sweating After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Deserves More Attention
	Min-Huei Hsu and Yu-Chuan Li Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1160. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Compensatory Sweating After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Deserves More Attention: Reply
	Pascal Dumont Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1161. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis after Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
	Fritz Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1161. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis after Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy: Reply
	Pascal Dumont Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1161. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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