Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Ethics Guidelines for Destination Therapy
	Denise M. Dudzinski Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1185-1188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Smoking Status as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Stage I Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma
	Ichiro Yoshino, Daigo Kawano, Taro Oba, Koji Yamazaki, Takuro Kometani, and Yoshihiko Maehara Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1189-1193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Richard Whyte Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1193. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pathologic and Biological Assessment of Lung Tumors Showing Ground-Glass Opacity
	Yasuhiko Ohta, Yosuke Shimizu, Takeshi Kobayashi, Osamu Matsui, Hiroshi Minato, Isao Matsumoto, and Go Watanabe Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1194-1197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John A. Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1197-1198. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Techniques of Reconstruction for Inadequate Donor Left Atrial Cuff in Lung Transplantation
	Takahiro Oto, Marc Rabinov, Justin Negri, Silvana Marasco, Michael Rowland, Adrian Pick, Gregory Snell, Franklin Rosenfeldt, and Donald Esmore Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1199-1204. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ex Vivo Evaluation of Human Lungs for Transplant Suitability
	Thomas M. Egan, John A. Haithcock, William A. Nicotra, Giovanna Koukoulis, Hidetoshi Inokawa, Mayura Sevala, Paul L. Molina, William K. Funkhouser, and Burton J. Mattice Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1205-1213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Presenting as a Large Chest Wall Mass
	Po-Kuei Hsu, Han-Shui Hsu, Anna Fen-Yau Li, Liang-Shun Wang, Biing-Shiun Huang, Min-Hsiung Huang, and Wen-Hu Hsu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1214-1218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Henning Gaissert Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1218-1219. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Surgical Therapy for Patients with Tuberculous Abscess of the Chest Wall
	Kyu Do Cho, Deog Gon Cho, Min Seop Jo, Myeong Im Ahn, and Chan Beom Park Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1220-1226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Year Follow-Up After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis: Outcomes and Consequences
	Todd M. Dewey, Morley A. Herbert, Sherry L. Hill, Syma L. Prince, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1227-1233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase is Essential for Postpneumonectomy Compensatory Vasodilation
	Thomas S. Maxey, Lucas G. Fernandez, T. Brett Reece, William B. Keeling, Irving L. Kron, and Victor E. Laubach Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1234-1238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Initial Impact of Drug-Eluting Stents on Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	John R. Liddicoat, Ralph De La Torre, Kalon K.L. Ho, Senthil Nathan, Sidney Levitsky, Judy Krempin, and Frank Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1239-1242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Total Arterial Revascularization is Safe: Multicenter Ten-Year Analysis of 71,470 Coronary Procedures
	Roger J.F. Baskett, Fay H. Cafferty, Sarah J. Powell, Robin Kinsman, Bruce E. Keogh, and Samer A.M. Nashef Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1243-1248. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Follow-Up of Patients Operated on With Arterial Patch Angioplasty of the Left Main Coronary Artery
	Anders Jönsson, Jens Jensen, Arne Olsson, Peter Holm, and Jan Liska Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1249-1255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1255. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduced Cytokines Release and Myocardial Damage in Coronary Artery Bypass Patients Due to L-Arginine Cardioplegia Supplementation
	Luisa Colagrande, Francesco Formica, Fabiano Porta, Antonello Martino, Fabio Sangalli, Leonello Avalli, and Giovanni Paolini Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1256-1261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neutrophil Adherence to Activated Saphenous Vein and Mammary Endothelium After Graft Preparation
	Axel Schlitt, Diethard Pruefer, Ute Buerke, Martin Russ, Manfred Dahm, Hellmut Oelert, Karl Werdan, and Michael Buerke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1262-1268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selection of Saphenous Vein Conduit in Varicose Vein Disease
	Joseph D. Cohn and Keith F. Korver Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1269-1274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Central Coronary Sinus Ruptures Using the Pericardial Patch Repair Technique
	Clemens Aigner, Ernst Wolner, and Werner Mohl Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1275-1278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repeat Valvular Operations: Bench Optimization of Conventional Surgery
	Nicola Luciani, Giuseppe Nasso, Amedeo Anselmi, Franco Glieca, Mario Gaudino, Fabiana Girola, Mariantonietta Piscitelli, Mario Perisano, Lorenzo Martinelli, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1279-1283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: A Case-Control Study
	M. Carmen Fariñas, Alberto Pérez-Vázquez, Concepción Fariñas-Álvarez, J. Daniel García-Palomo, José M. Bernal, José M. Revuelta, and Jesús González-Macías Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1284-1290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hemolysis in Mechanical Bileaflet Prostheses: Experience With the Bicarbon Valve
	Miguel Josa, Manuel Castellá, Carles Paré, José L. Bedini, Ramón Cartañá, Carles A. Mestres, José L. Pomar, and Jaume Mulet Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1291-1296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Risk Factors for Postoperative Heart Failure in Patients Operated on for Aortic Stenosis
	Farkas B. Vánky, Erik Håkanson, Eva Tamás, and Rolf Svedjeholm Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1297-1304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevalence and Avoidance of Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch in Aortic Valve Replacement in Small Adults
	Yoshimasa Sakamoto, Kazuhiro Hashimoto, Hiroshi Okuyama, Hiromitsu Takakura, Shinichi Ishii, Shingo Taguchi, and Hiroshi Kagawa Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1305-1309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Overreduction of the Posterior Annulus in Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation
	Antonio M. Calafiore, Michele Di Mauro, Angela L. Iacò, Valerio Mazzei, Giovanni Teodori, Sabina Gallina, Luca Weltert, Mauricette Samoun, and Gabriele Di Giammarco Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1310-1316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Clinical Results of Tricuspid Valve Replacement
	Byung-Chul Chang, Sang-Hyun Lim, Gijong Yi, You Sun Hong, Sak Lee, Kyung-Jong Yoo, Meyun Shick Kang, and Bum Koo Cho Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1317-1324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Totally Endoscopic Ablation of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Initial Clinical Experience
	J. Crayton Pruitt, Robert R. Lazzara, Gary H. Dworkin, Vinay Badhwar, Carol Kuma, and George Ebra Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1325-1331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery and Ablative Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: Early and Mid-Term Results
	Belhhan Akpinar, Ilhan Sanisoglu, Mustafa Guden, Ertan Sagbas, Baris Caynak, and Zehra Bayramoglu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1332-1337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Adam E. Saltman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1337-1338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Critical Evaluation of Chest Computed Tomography Scans for Blunt Descending Thoracic Aortic Injury
	Brian A. Bruckner, Daniel J. DiBardino, Todd C. Cumbie, Charles Trinh, Shanda H. Blackmon, Richard G. Fisher, Kenneth L. Mattox, and Mathew J. Wall Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1339-1346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited commentary
	Katherine E. Maturen and David M. Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1346-1347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coma Might Not Preclude Emergency Operation in Acute Aortic Dissection
	Marco Pocar, Davide Passolunghi, Andrea Moneta, Roberto Mattioli, and Francesco Donatelli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1348-1351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Leonard N. Girardi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1351-1352. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Management of Distal Arch Aneurysm: Another Approach With Improved Results
	Kenji Minatoya, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Hiroaki Sasaki, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1353-1357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Surgery: Thoracoabdominal Perfusion During Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion May Reduce Postoperative Morbidity
	Alessandro Della Corte, Michelangelo Scardone, Gianpaolo Romano, Cristiano Amarelli, Andrea Biondi, Luca S. De Santo, Marisa De Feo, Gianantonio Nappi, and Maurizio Cotrufo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1358-1364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Safety and Efficacy of Left Ventricular Assist Device Support in Postmyocardial Infarction Cardiogenic Shock
	Bradley G. Leshnower, Thomas G. Gleason, Mary Lou O'Hara, Alberto Pochettino, Y. Joseph Woo, Rohinton J. Morris, Timothy J. Gardner, and Michael A. Acker Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1365-1371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Expression of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor and Fibroblast Growth Factor in Cryopreserved Endomyocardial Biopsies Early and Late After Heart Transplant
	Achim Koch, Evgeniy Palchyk, Nikolaus Gassler, Thomas J. Dengler, Andrew Remppis, Maria Pritsch, Falk-Udo Sack, Siegfried Hagl, and Philipp A. Schnabel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1372-1378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Surgery in Renal Transplant Recipients: Experience from Washington Hospital Center
	Li Zhang, Jorge M. Garcia, Peter C. Hill, Elizabeth Haile, Jimmy A. Light, and Paul J. Corso Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1379-1384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predicting Survival in Patients Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy After Cardiac Surgery
	Marzia Leacche, Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer, Subroto Paul, Julie Lin, Daniel Unic, James D. Rawn, Lawrence H. Cohn, and John G. Byrne Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1385-1392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Three Measurements of Cardiac Surgery Mortality for the Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group
	Donald S. Likosky, William C. Nugent, Robert A. Clough, Paul W. Weldner, Hebe B. Quinton, Cathy S. Ross, and Gerald T. O'Connor Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1393-1395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mini–Cardiopulmonary Bypass System: Results of a Prospective Randomized Study
	Cesare Beghi, Francesco Nicolini, Andrea Agostinelli, Bruno Borrello, Alessandro Maria Budillon, Franco Bacciottini, Marco Friggeri, Antonietta Costa, Loredana Belli, Luisita Battistelli, and Tiziano Gherli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1396-1400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Outcome in Adult Patients Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
	Ivar Risnes, Kari Wagner, Terje Nome, Kjetil Sundet, Jorun Jensen, Inger Annette Hynås, Thor Ueland, Thore Pedersen, and Jan Ludvig Svennevig Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1401-1406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hilary P. Grocott Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1406-1407. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diazoxide Provides Maximal KATP Channels Independent Protection if Present Throughout Hypoxia
	Marek A. Deja, Krzysztof S. Golba, Marcin Malinowski, Kazimierz Widenka, Jolanta Biernat, Dariusz Szurlej, and Stanislaw Wos Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1408-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	David J. Chambers Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1416. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Minimally Invasive Technique to Occlude Secundum Atrial Septal Defect in 53 Patients
	Tao Liang, Zeng XiangJun, Ma XiaoJing, Lin Yun, and Chua Yeow Leng Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1417-1419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subclavian Flap Repair: Review of 399 Patients at Median Follow-Up of Fourteen Years
	Ragini Pandey, Mark Jackson, Samer Ajab, Gordon Gladman, and Marco Pozzi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1420-1428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Frank M. Midgley Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1428. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Use in Bidirectional Glenn Anastomosis for Elevated Glenn Pressures
	Hemant S. Agarwal, Kevin B. Churchwell, Thomas P. Doyle, Karla G. Christian, Davis C. Drinkwater, Jr, Daniel W. Byrne, and Mary B. Taylor Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1429-1434. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Gail E. Wright Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1434-1435. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Noninvasive Assessment of Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Dynamic Radionuclide Studies
	Ujjwal K. Chowdhury, Kizakke K. Pradeep, Chetan D. Patel, Rajvir Singh, A. Sampath Kumar, Balram Airan, Gurpreet S. Gulati, Shyam Sunder Kothari, Anita Saxena, Mani Kalaivani, and Panangipalli Venugopal Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1436-1442. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Ventricular Volumes in Ebstein's Anomaly: X-Ray Multislice Computed Tomography Before and After Repair
	Sylvain M. Chauvaud, Anne C. Hernigou, Elie R. Mousseaux, Daniel Sidi, and Jean-Louis Hébert Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1443-1449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Utilization of Double-Orifice Valve Plasty in Correction of Atrioventricular Septal Defect
	Yong-Qiang Lai, Yi Luo, Chun Zhang, and Zhao-Guang Zhang Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1450-1454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Phosphorylcholine Coating of Bypass Systems Used for Young Infants Does Not Attenuate the Inflammatory Response
	Anjo M. Draaisma, Mark G. Hazekamp, Nanning Anes, Paul H. Schoof, C. Erik Hack, Augueste Sturk, and Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1455-1459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension: Is It Really a Contraindicating Factor for Early Extubation in Children After Cardiac Surgery?
	Vladimiro L. Vida, Juan Leon-Wyss, Milagros Rojas, Ricardo Mack, Joaquin Barnoya, and Aldo R. Castañeda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1460-1465. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tissue Engineering of Viable Pulmonary Arteries for Surgical Correction of Congenital Heart Defects
	Rainer G. Leyh, Mathias Wilhelmi, Philip Rebe, Sergey Ciboutari, Axel Haverich, and Heike Mertsching Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1466-1471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm in a Patient Without a Sternum
	Abeel A. Mangi and David F. Torchiana Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1517. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Prominent Collateral Coronary Artery
	Heyman Luckraz, Ausama Mohammed, and Aprim Youhana Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1518. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Successful Endothelialization of Porcine Glutaraldehyde-Fixed Aortic Valves in a Heterotopic Sheep Model
	Helmut Gulbins, Anita Pritisanac, Korbinian Pieper, Angelika Goldemund, Bruno M. Meiser, Bruno Reichart, and Sabine Daebritz Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1472-1479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

A Rare Intrapericardial Enterogenous Cyst Presenting in Infancy
	Sathiakar Paul Collison, Muneesh Tomar, Savitri Shrivastava, and Krishna Subramony Iyer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e11-e12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Bronchogenic Cyst
	Xiang Wei, Alfred Omo, Tiecheng Pan, Jun Li, Ligang Liu, and Min Hu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e13-e15. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica: Cause of Difficult Tracheal Intubation
	Ahmad Tadjeddein, Zhamak Khorgami, and Hamed Akhlaghi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1480-1482. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Multiple Tension Pneumatoceles Refractory to Tube Thoracostomy Decompression
	En-Ting Wu and Jin-Shing Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1482-1484. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Hemoptysis Treated With Recombinant Human Factor VIIa
	James V. O'Connor, Deborah M. Stein, Richard P. Dutton, and Thomas M. Scalea Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1485-1487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extraskeletal Ewing's Sarcoma Presenting With Multifocal Intrathoracic Mass Lesions Associated With Mediastinal Shift
	Akin Kuzucu, Haldun Sükrü Erkal, Ömer Soysal, and Meltem Serin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1487-1488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Very Unusual Case of Post-Traumatic Chylothorax
	Cristiano Benato, Giovanni Magnanelli, Alberto Terzi, Paolo Scanagatta, Cinzia Bonadiman, and Francesco Calabrò Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1488-1491. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Hiatal Hernia with Gastric Volvulus Complicating Pneumonectomy
	Matthew G. Blum and R. Sudhir Sundaresan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1491-1492. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bouveret Meets Boerhaave
	Biren P. Modi, Christopher Owens, Stanley W. Ashley, and Yolonda L. Colson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1493-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reconstruction of the Left Ventricle After Previous Aneurysmectomy
	Arjun D. Koch, Eduard R. Holman, Michel I.M. Versteegh, Robert J.M. Klautz, Suresh T. Somer, Jeroen J. Bax, and Robert A.E. Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1495-1497. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Münchhausen Syndrome Simulating Acute Aortic Dissection
	Richard A. Hopkins, Colin J. Harrington, and Athena Poppas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1497-1499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acute Intraoperative Malfunction of Aortic Valve Due to Surgical Glue
	Mohan P. Devbhandari, Qaisar Chaudhery, and Andrew J. Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1499-1500. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Acute Infrarenal Aortic Occlusion Secondary to Type A Dissection
	Harvey Edward Garrett, Jr and Bradley A. Wolf Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1500-1502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dislocation of a Stent-Graft Into the Aortic Arch During Endovascular Repair of a Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
	Norbert Augustin, Robert Bauernschmitt, Jörg Hausleiter, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1502-1505. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heterotopic Heart Transplant Combined With Postoperative Sildenafil Use for the Treatment of Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
	Abdulaziz Al-Khaldi, Bruce A. Reitz, Henry Zhu, and David Rosenthal Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1505-1507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chylothorax After Internal Thoracic Artery Harvest
	Cliff K. Choong, Carlo Martinez, and Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1507-1509. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cholesterol Granuloma of the Superior Mediastinum
	Heyman Luckraz, James Coulston, and Ahmed Azzu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1509-1510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rupture of a Synthetic VSD Patch 28 Years After Total Correction of Fallot's Anomaly
	Tobias Kühme, Kåge Säfström, Niels Erik Nielsen, Eva Nylander, and Christian Olin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1510-1512. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bland-White-Garland Syndrome in Pregnancy: Reoperation of ALCAPA With an Internal Thoracic Radial Artery "Y"-Graft
	Cliff K. Choong, Carlo Martinez, Hendrick B. Barner, and Phillip A. Ludbrook Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1512-1514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support of a Neonate with Percutaneous Femoral Arterial Cannulation
	Karen L. Booth, Kristine J. Guleserian, John E. Mayer, and Peter C. Laussen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1514-1516. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Simple and Useful Endoscopic Technique in the Re-Establishment of Esophageal Patency for the Treatment of a Completely Obstructed Esophagus
	Cliff K. Choong, Carlo Martinez, and Bryan F. Meyers Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1519-1521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subpleural Catheter Placement for Pain Relief After Thoracoscopic Resection
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1522-1523. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of an Apical Heart Suction Device for Exposure in Lung Transplantation
	Christine L. Lau, David M. Hoganson, Bryan F. Meyers, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and G. Alexander Patterson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1524-1525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
"Adjustable" Artificial Chordal Replacement for Repair of Mitral Valve Prolapse
	J. Scott Rankin, Ricardo E. Orozco, Tracey L. Rodgers, David D. Alfery, and Donald D. Glower Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1526-1528. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Physiologic Versus Anatomic Repair of Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data
	Abdullah A. Alghamdi, Brian W. McCrindle, and Glen S. Van Arsdell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1529-1535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Levosimendan in Cardiac Surgery: Current Best Available Evidence
	Shahzad G. Raja and Benson S. Rayen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1536-1546. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

Comprehensive Textbook of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: By Robert M. Savage, Solomon Aronson. 2004, Hagerstown, Maryland, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 816 pp, illustrated, $199.00 ISBN:0–7817–3622–6
	John G. Augoustides and Joseph Savino Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1546. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Detecting Metastasis of Lung Cancer in Mediastinal Lymph Nodes: The Discrepancy Between Cytology and Histology
	Noriyoshi Sawabata Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Kenichi Okubo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Limited Value of Histopathologic Prognostic Factors for Resected Colorectal Lung Metastases
	Andreas M. Kaiser Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1547-1548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Satoshi Shiono, Genichiro Ishii, Atsushi Ochiai, and Kanji Nagai Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Renal Dysfunction After On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization: Role of On-Pump Hemodilution and Transfusions
	Robert H. Habib, Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, and Aamir S. Shah Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1548-1549. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Arjuna Weerasinghe, Thanos Athanasiou, and Paris P. Tekkis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1549-1550. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Mitral Leaflet Plication
	Paul L. DiGiorgi, Eugene A. Grossi, and Stephen B. Colvin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1550. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Rainald Seitelberger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1550-1551. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Angiographic Patency of the Radial Artery Conduit in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Dusko G. Nezic, Aleksandar M. Knezevic, Miomir Dj. Jovic, and Sasa D. Borovic Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1551. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Lokeswara Rao Sajja and Gopichand Mannam Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1551-1552. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Arch Replacement Using a Trifurcated Graft
	Teruhisa Kazui and Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1552. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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