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Statistical Techniques for Validating Logistic Regression Models
	William N. Anderson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1169. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Adjuvant Chemotherapy with 5-Fluorouracil and Cisplatin in Lymph Node-Positive Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
	Jeeyun Lee, Kyoung-Eun Lee, Young-Hyuck Im, Won Ki Kang, Keunchil Park, Kwhanmien Kim, and Young Mog Shim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1170-1175. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Induction Chemoradiotherapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thoracic Esophagus: Impact of Increased Dosage on Long-Term Results
	Giovanni de Manzoni, Corrado Pedrazzani, Ernesto Laterza, Felice Pasini, Antonio Grandinetti, Marco Bernini, Andrea Ruzzenente, Germana Zerman, Anna Tomezzoli, and Claudio Cordiano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1176-1183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jeffrey M. Piehler Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1183-1184. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Manifestations of Cervical Anastomotic Leaks After Transthoracic Esophagectomy for Carcinoma
	Robert J. Korst, Jeffrey L. Port, Paul C. Lee, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1185-1190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic Esophageal Myotomy for Achalasia: Factors Affecting Functional Results
	Subrato Deb, Claude Deschamps, Mark S. Allen, Francis C. Nichols, III, Stephen D. Cassivi, Brian S. Crownhart, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1191-1195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Laparoscopic Transhiatal Subtotal Esophagectomy for the Treatment of Advanced Megaesophagus
	Eduardo Crema, Lara B.P. Ribeiro, Juverson A. Terra, Jr, and Alex A. Silva Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1196-1201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robotic-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS) for Benign and Malignant Esophageal Tumors
	Johannes C. Bodner, Matthias Zitt, Harald Ott, Gerold J. Wetscher, Heinz Wykypiel, Paolo Lucciarini, and Thomas Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1202-1206. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improving the Inaccuracies of Clinical Staging of Patients with NSCLC: A Prospective Trial
	Robert James Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, Buddhiwardhan Ojha, and Mohammad Eloubeidi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1207-1214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cost Effectiveness of Chest Computed Tomography After Lung Cancer Resection: A Decision Analysis Model
	Michael S. Kent, Peter Korn, Jeffrey L. Port, Paul C. Lee, Nasser K. Altorki, and Robert J. Korst Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1215-1223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Resection After High-Dose and Low-Dose Chest Irradiation
	Robert James Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, Sharon A. Spencer, and Alfred A. Bartolucci Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1224-1230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Prior Negative Mediastinoscopy
	Mohamad A. Eloubeidi, Ashutosh Tamhane, Victor K. Chen, and Robert J. Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1231-1239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Sudish Murthy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1239-1240. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can We Improve the Cytologic Examination of Malignant Pleural Effusions Using Molecular Analysis?
	Malcolm V. Brock, Craig M. Hooker, Rex Yung, Mingzhou Guo, Yu Han, Stephen E. Ames, David Chang, Stephen C. Yang, David Mason, Marc Sussman, Stephen B. Baylin, and James G. Herman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1241-1247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma
	Brian B. Graham, Douglas J. Mathisen, Eugene J. Mark, and Ronald W. Takvorian Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1248-1253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux in End-Stage Lung Disease Candidates for Lung Transplant
	Frank D'Ovidio, Lianne G. Singer, Denis Hadjiliadis, Andrew Pierre, Thomas K. Waddell, Marc de Perrot, Micheal Hutcheon, Linda Miller, Gail Darling, and Shaf Keshavjee Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1254-1260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	R. Duane Davis Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1260-1261. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radioguided Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Parathyroidectomy With Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Testing
	Tracey L. Weigel, Jennifer Murphy, Loay Kabbani, Anna Ibele, and Herbert Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1262-1265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Pulmonary Sequestration in Children
	Pascal de Lagausie, Arnaud Bonnard, Dominique Berrebi, Philippe Petit, Sophie Dorgeret, and Jean Michel Guys Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1266-1269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Vacuum-Assisted Closure on Long-Term Survival After Post-Sternotomy Mediastinitis
	Johan Sjögren, Johan Nilsson, Ronny Gustafsson, Malin Malmsjö, and Richard Ingemansson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1270-1275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Indications for Percutaneous Tracheostomy
	Alon Ben Nun, Eduard Altman, and Lael Anson Best Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1276-1279. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Strategies to Manage Paraplegia Risk After Endovascular Stent Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
	Albert T. Cheung, Alberto Pochettino, Michael L. McGarvey, Jehangir J. Appoo, Ronald M. Fairman, Jeffrey P. Carpenter, William G. Moser, Edward Y. Woo, and Joseph E. Bavaria Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1280-1289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair: 12-Year Experience Using Distal Aortic Perfusion and Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage
	Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, III, Edward P. Chen, Riad Meada, Ricardo H. Torres, Eyal E. Porat, Tam T. Huynh, Ali Azizzadeh, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1290-1296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Effectiveness of Total Arch Replacement for Type A Aortic Dissection
	Yoshie Ochiai, Yutaka Imoto, Masato Sakamoto, Yasutaka Ueno, Tetsuro Sano, Hironori Baba, and Akira Sese Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1297-1302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Walter J. Gomes Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1302. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Aortic Clamping for Pseudoaneurysms of the Aortic Root With Aortic Regurgitation
	Daniele Maselli, Gianluca Santise, Andrea Montalto, and Francesco Musumeci Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1303-1308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Isolated Mitral Valve Repair in Patients With Depressed Left Ventricular Function
	Ashish S. Shah, Steven A. Hannish, Carmelo A. Milano, and Donald D. Glower Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1309-1314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Repair With Mitral Annuloplasty for Barlow's Disease
	Mehmet Oc, George Doukas, Christos Alexiou, Bahar Oc, Leon Hadjinikolaou, Andrzej W. Sosnowski, and Tomasz J. Spyt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1315-1318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rest and Exercise Performance of the Medtronic Advantage Bileaflet Valve in the Aortic Position
	Ralf Guenzinger, Walter B. Eichinger, Florian Botzenhardt, Sabine Bleiziffer, Ina Wagner, Robert Bauernschmitt, Stephen M. Wildhirt, and Ruediger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1319-1326. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Willem Flameng Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1326. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurocognitive Functioning in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Evidence of Impairment Before Intervention Compared With Normal Controls
	Todd K. Rosengart, Jerry Sweet, Eileen B. Finnin, Penny Wolfe, John Cashy, Elizabeth Hahn, Jesse Marymont, and Timothy Sanborn Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1327-1335. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Redo Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Stephan Jacobs, David Holzhey, Thomas Walther, Volkmar Falk, and Friedrich W. Mohr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1336-1339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Intervention Versus Coronary Bypass Surgery for Patients Older Than 70 Years of Age With High-Risk Unstable Angina
	Kodangudi B. Ramanathan, Darryl S. Weiman, Jerome Sacks, Douglass A. Morrison, Steven Sedlis, Gulshan Sethi, and William G. Henderson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1340-1346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Relaxes Human Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts Preconstricted by Endothelin-1
	Christopher J. Kelsall, Adrian H. Chester, Mohammed Amrani, and Donald R.J. Singer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1347-1351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Giulio Pompilio and Luigi Sironi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1351-1352. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does Diabetes Affect the Postoperative Outcomes After Total Arterial Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery in Multivessel Disease?
	Jae-Sung Choi, Kwang Ree Cho, and Ki-Bong Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1353-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Louis P. Perrault Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1360-1361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Time-Dependent Regional Myocardial Denervation as a Nonspecific Response to Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization
	Tomohiro Asai, Shu Yamamoto, Kozo Ishino, Takushi Kohmoto, Mitsuhito Kuriyama, Gentaro Kato, Yu Oshima, Noriyoshi Yamamoto, Kenji Notohara, Shigeru Okada, and Shunji Sano Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1362-1369. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Johan F. Beek and Jos A.P. van der Sloot Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1369-1370. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serum S-100 ß Protein During Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With or Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Kuan-Jen Wang, Hsiang-Hua Wu, Shih-Yuan Fang, Yu-Ren Yang, and A. Chia-Chih Tseng Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1371-1374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Arterial Sling Operation: One-Year Follow-Up
	Imran Parvaiz, Jens T. Lund, and Henning Kelbæk Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1375-1380. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Low Hematocrit During Cardiopulmonary Bypass is Associated With Increased Risk of Perioperative Stroke in Cardiac Surgery
	Keyvan Karkouti, George Djaiani, Michael A. Borger, William S. Beattie, Ludwik Fedorko, Duminda Wijeysundera, Joan Ivanov, and Jacek Karski Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1381-1387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Does the Combination of Aprotinin and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Cause Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery?
	Edward H. Kincaid, David A. Ashburn, John R. Hoyle, Marc G. Reichert, John W. Hammon, and Neal D. Kon Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1388-1393. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of a Leukocyte Depleting Arterial Line Filter on Perioperative Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Controlled Randomized Trial
	Santiago R. Leal-Noval, Rosario Amaya, Angel Herruzo, Ana Hernández, Antonio Ordóñez, Ana Marín-Niebla, and Pedro Camacho Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1394-1400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Physiology of Cardiac Surgical Patients Treated with the Perfluorocarbon Emulsion, AF0144
	Steven E. Hill, Hilary P. Grocott, Bruce J. Leone, William D. White, Mark F. Newman Neurologic Outcome Research Group of the Duke Heart Center Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1401-1407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Treatment Approach to Limit Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
	James E. Davies, Stanley B. Digerness, Cheryl R. Killingsworth, Corinne Zaragoza, Charles R. Katholi, Robert K. Justice, Steven P. Goldberg, and William L. Holman Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1408-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert M. Mentzer, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1416. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
En Bloc Exclusion of the Pulmonary Vein Region in the Pig Using Off Pump, Beating, Intra-Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
	Gerard M. Guiraudon, Douglas L. Jones, Allan C. Skanes, Daniel Bainbridge, Colette M. Guiraudon, Steen M. Jensen, Xiaping Yuan, Maria Drangova, and Terry M. Peters Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1417-1423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Pediatric Patients: Early and Late Results
	Kenji Minakata, Joseph A. Dearani, Patrick W. O'Leary, and Gordon K. Danielson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1424-1430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tetralogy of Fallot: Results of a Pulmonary Valve-Sparing Strategy
	Robert D. Stewart, Carl L. Backer, Luciana Young, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1431-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dual Chamber Epicardial Pacing for the Failing Atriopulmonary Fontan Patient
	Ali Dodge-Khatami, Mariette Rahn, René Prêtre, and Urs Bauersfeld Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1440-1444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Salvaging the Failing Fontan: Lateral Tunnel Versus Extracardiac Conduit
	David L.S. Morales, Daniel J. Dibardino, Brandi E. Braud, Arnold L. Fenrich, Jeffrey S. Heinle, William K. Vaughn, E. Dean McKenzie, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1445-1452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extended Resection and End-to-End Anastomosis for Aortic Coarctation in Infants: Results of a Tailored Surgical Approach
	Gail E. Wright, Cheryl A. Nowak, Caren S. Goldberg, Richard G. Ohye, Edward L. Bove, and Albert P. Rocchini Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1453-1459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Specific Bypass Conditions Determine Safe Minimum Flow Rate
	Vesa Anttila, Ikuo Hagino, David Zurakowski, Yusuke Iwata, Lennart Duebener, Hart G.W. Lidov, and Richard A. Jonas Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1460-1467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Markus K. Heinemann Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1467. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patterns of Lactate Values after Congenital Heart Surgery and Timing of Cardiopulmonary Support
	Robert L. Hannan, Marion A. Ybarra, Jeffrey A. White, Jorge W. Ojito, Anthony F. Rossi, and Redmond P. Burke Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1468-1474. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Massive Pneumoperitoneum: A Late Complication of the Denver Pleuroperitoneal Shunt
	Christophoros N. Foroulis and Nikolaos A. Desimonas Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e13. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
True Versus False Ventricular Aneurysm: Accurate Diagnosis With Gadolinium Magnetic Resonance
	Rafael García Fuster, Jorge Estornell, Fernando Hornero, and José A. Montero Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1528. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fetal Rhabdomyoma Causing Postnatal Critical Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
	Catherine M. Ikemba, Benjamin W. Eidem, V. Vivian Dimas, Mary P. O'Day, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1529. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

A Less Invasive Approach to Completely Repair the Aortic Arch
	Thierry P. Carrel, Dai-Do Do, Jürgen Triller, and Jürg Schmidli Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1475-1478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Eugenio Neri Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1478. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Determination by Two-Dimensional Independent Doppler During and After Cardiac Surgery
	Karsten Knobloch, Artur Lichtenberg, Michael Winterhalter, Dagmar Rossner, Max Pichlmaier, and Rob Phillips Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1479-1483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert Savage and Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1483-1484. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Microdebrider Bronchoscopy: A New Tool for the Interventional Bronchoscopist
	William Lunn, Robert Garland, Simon Ashiku, Robert L. Thurer, David Feller-Kopman, and Armin Ernst Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1485-1488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert J. Downey Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1488. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Giant Fibrolipoma in the Mediastinum: An Unusual Case
	Jui-Sheng Hsu, Wan-Yi Kang, Gin-Chung Liu, Eing-Long Kao, Ming-Tsung Chuang, and Shah-Hwa Chou Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e10-e12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Infective Endocarditis Associated With a Scorpion Sting
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Michael A. Wait, and Michael E. Jessen Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1489-1490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
CardioWest Total Artificial Heart in a Moribund Adolescent With Left Ventricular Thrombi
	M. Cristina Smith, Francisco A. Arabía, Pei H. Tsau, Richard G. Smith, Raj K. Bose, Daniel S. Woolley, Birger E. Rhenman, Gulshan K. Sethi, and Jack G. Copeland Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1490-1492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infection With Vacuum-Assisted Closure System
	David D. Yuh, Maryann Albaugh, Susan Ullrich, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1493-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repair of Aortic–Left Atrial Fistula Following the Transcatheter Closure of an Atrial Septal Defect
	Dennis M. Mello, John Fahey, and Gary S. Kopf Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1495-1498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Rare Presentation of Tricuspid Valve Thrombus in a Normal Heart
	Pankaj Saxena, Ross Mejia, and Robert K.W. Tam Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1498-1500. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm
	Subrato J. Deb, Kenton J. Zehr, and Raymond C. Shields Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1500-1502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Lymphoma of the Aorta Presenting as a Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
	Anthony L. Estrera, Eyal E. Porat, Rashad Aboul-Nasr, Ken Y. Sin, L. Maximilian Buja, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1502-1504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transfusion-Free Complex Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a 3.55-Kg Jehovah's Witness Neonate
	Michael Huebler, Wolfgang Boettcher, Andreas Koster, Michael Emeis, Peter Lange, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1504-1506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bloodless Surgery of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in a Jehovah's Witness Patient
	Miralem Pasic, Wolfgang Ruisz, Andreas Koster, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1507-1510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Cancer Surgery in Heart Transplant Patients
	Burkhard H.A. von Rahden, Hubert J. Stein, Georg Schmidt, Holger Bartels, Matthias Overbeck, and J. Rüdiger Siewert Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1510-1512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathoracic Gastrojejunostomy for Gastric Outlet Obstruction After Ivor Lewis Esophagogastrectomy
	Cullen D. Morris, Francis Owings, and Joseph I. Miller, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1512-1513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Varices Caused by an Arteriovenous Fistula Between an Artery of the Thyroid Gland and the Submucosal Venous Network of the Esophageal Wall
	Manabu Okuyama, Satoru Motoyama, Reijiro Saito, Kiyotomi Maruyama, Hideki Ota, Manabu Hashimoto, and Jun-ich Ogawa Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1513-1515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Extramedullary Hematopoiesis Manifesting As Massive Bilateral Chylothorax
	Arup K. Ghosh, Joya Pawade, Graham R. Standen, and Loïc Lang-Lazdunski Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1515-1517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Hemothorax After Caesarian Section: An Unusual Manifestation of Diaphragmatic Fenestrations
	Paul Vaughan, Paul J. Hooper, and John P. Duffy Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1517-1519. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rheumatoid Pleural Effusion in the Absence of Arthritic Disease
	James S. Allan, Dean M. Donahue, and Julie M. Garrity Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1519-1521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Of Buffaloes, Horseshoes, and Having No Connections
	Alden M. Parsons and Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1521-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Primary Pulmonary Malignant Meningioma
	Jacoba J.C. van der Meij, Karin A. Boomars, Jules M.M. van den Bosch, Willem J. van Boven, Peter C. de Bruin, and Cornelis A. Seldenrijk Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1523-1525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Synchronous Mediastinal Ganglioneuroma and Retroperitoneal Pheochromocytoma
	Shin-ichi Takeda, Masato Minami, Yoshifumi Inoue, and Hikaru Matsuda Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1525-1527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Modified Children's II Operation on the Beating Heart Allows Growth Potential
	Boulos Asfour, Christoph Fink, Nicodème Sinzobahamvya, Jutta Wetter, Andreas E. Urban, and Joachim Photiadis Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:e14-e16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Technique for Salvaging a Critical Internal Mammary Artery Bypass Graft Damaged During Resternotomy
	Sridhar Rathinam, Ramesh Gohil, James Galea, and Bruce E. Keogh Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1530-1531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inferior T Hemisternotomy After Previous Bypass Grafting With the In Situ RITA in Front of the Aorta
	Fadi Farhat, Stéphane Aubert, Pascal Rosamel, and Olivier Jegaden Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1532-1533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Short Wholly Inside-Out Reversed Vascular Graft Facilitating Difficult Aortic Anastomosis
	Shih-Rong Hsieh and Edward D. Verrier Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1534-1536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Advanced Sternal Closure to Prevent Dehiscence in Obese Patients
	Arndt-H. Kiessling, Frank Isgro, Udo Weisse, Andreas Möltner, Werner Saggau, and Joachim Boldt Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1537-1539. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Restitution of the Aortic Valve: What is New, What is Proven, and What is Obsolete?
	Johannes M. Albes, Ulrich A. Stock, and Martin Hartrumpf Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1540-1549. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Efficacy of Methods of Intercostal Nerve Blockade for Pain Relief After Thoracotomy
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1550-1559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma and Ground Glass Opacities
	Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1560-1561. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Cardiac Transplantation: The Columbia University Medical Center/New York—Presbyterian Hospital Manual: By Niloo M. Edwards, Jonathan M. Chen, Pamela A. Mazzeo. 2004, Totowa, New Jersey, Humana Press, 296 pp, illustrated, $125.00 ISBN: 1–58829–181–2
	David C. McGiffin Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1568. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Dilatation of the Ascending Aorta
	Oktay Tutarel and Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1562. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bicuspid Aortic Valves and Dilatation of the Ascending Aorta: Reply
	Francis Robicsek Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1562-1563. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sliding Plasty for Extensive Resection of the Posterior Mitral Leaflet
	Abe DeAnda, Jr and John S. Ikonomidis Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1563. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Did the Global Myocardial Ischemia Produce an Influence On High-Frequency QRS Potentials?
	Yasushi Terada Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1563-1564. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Did the Global Myocardial Ischemia Produce an Influence On High-Frequency QRS Potentials: Reply
	Shonosuke Matsushita and Yuzuru Sakakibara Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1564. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Pleural Lavage Cytology Should Not Influence Decision for Radical Surgery in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
	C.S. Pramesh, Rajesh C. Mistry, and Jaiprakash Agarwal Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1564. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Pleural Lavage Cytology Should Not Influence Decision for Radical Surgery in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer: Reply
	Giovanni Vicidomini, Mario Santini, and Vincenzo Pastore Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1565. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Sling Increases OPCAB Safety and Applicability
	Helmut Mair, Sabine Daebritz, Bruno Reichart, and Paul Sergeant Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1565-1566. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pericardial Sling Increases OPCAB Safety and Applicability: Reply
	Jennifer S. Lawton and Ralph J. Damiano, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1566-1567. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Simple Device for Visualization in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Walter J. Gomes and Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1567. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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