Presidential Address:

How Many Lives Did You Save Today?
	Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1554-1556. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Defining Operative Mortality: It Should Be Easy, But Is It?
	William Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1557-1560. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Prevalence of Benign Disease in Patients Undergoing Resection for Suspected Lung Cancer
	Michael A. Smith, Richard J. Battafarano, Bryan F. Meyers, Jennifer Bell Zoole, Joel D. Cooper, and G. Alexander Patterson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1824-1829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Operative Mortality and Respiratory Complications After Lung Resection for Cancer: Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Time Trends
	Marc J. Licker, Igor Widikker, John Robert, Jean-George Frey, Anastase Spiliopoulos, Christoph Ellenberger, Alexandre Schweizer, and Jean-Marie Tschopp Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1830-1837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Gaetano Rocco Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1837-1838. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Therapeutic Bronchoscopy Interventions Before Surgical Resection of Lung Cancer
	Prashant N. Chhajed, Ralf Eberhardt, Hendrik Dienemann, Andrea Azzola, Martin H. Brutsche, Michael Tamm, and Felix J.F. Herth Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1839-1843. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cytokine Profile After Lung Transplantation: Correlation With Allograft Injury
	Amit Mathur, Maher Baz, E. Denmark Staples, Mark Bonnell, Jerry M. Speckman, Phillip J. Hess, Jr, Charles T. Klodell, Daniel G. Knauf, Lyle L. Moldawer, and Thomas M. Beaver Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1844-1850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lamivudine Prophylaxis for Hepatitis B Virus Infection After Lung Transplantation
	Ariella Bar-Gil Shitrit, Mordechai R. Kramer, Ilana Bakal, Gilles Morali, Ziv Ben Ari, and David Shitrit Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1851-1852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Functional and Physiologic Results of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Diaphragm Plication in Adult Patients With Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis
	Richard K. Freeman, Thomas C. Wozniak, and Edward B. Fitzgerald Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1853-1857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Observation and Functional State of the Esophagus After Primary Repair of Spontaneous Esophageal Rupture
	Xavier Benoit D'Journo, Christophe Doddoli, Jean Philippe Avaro, Pascal Lienne, Marc A. Giovannini, Roger Giudicelli, Pierre A. Fuentes, and Pascal A. Thomas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1858-1862. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Isolated Facial Blushing
	Peter B. Licht, Lars Ladegaard, and Hans K. Pilegaard Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1863-1866. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

The Elephant Trunk Technique for Staged Repair of Complex Aneurysms of the Entire Thoracic Aorta
	Scott A. LeMaire, Stacey A. Carter, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1561-1569. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Outcome in 158 Consecutive Gore TAG Thoracic Endoprostheses: Single Center Experience
	Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Ahmet Tayfun Gurbuz, Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, Dawn Olsen, James Williams, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1570-1577. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Homograft Implantation Techniques in the Aortic Position: To Preserve or Replace the Aortic Root?
	Thanos Athanasiou, Catherine Jones, Ruyun Jin, Gary L. Grunkemeier, and Donald N. Ross Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1578-1585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1585-1586. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Analysis of Acute Type A Intramural Hematoma: Comparison Between Two Different Pathophysiological Types
	Kunihide Nakamura, Toshio Onitsuka, Mitsuhiro Yano, Yoshikazu Yano, Masakazu Matsuyama, and Kazushi Kojima Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1587-1592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Noninvasive Assessment of Brain Injury in a Canine Model of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
	Christopher J. Barreiro, Jason A. Williams, Torin P. Fitton, Mary S. Lange, Mary E. Blue, Lisa Kratz, Peter B. Barker, Mahaveer Degaonkar, Vincent L. Gott, Juan C. Troncoso, Michael V. Johnston, and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1593-1598. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Versus Standard Approach Aortic Valve Replacement: A Study in 506 Patients
	Ihsan Bakir, Filip P. Casselman, Francis Wellens, Hugues Jeanmart, Raphael De Geest, Ivan Degrieck, Frank Van Praet, Yvette Vermeulen, and Hugo Vanermen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1599-1604. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Bypass for the High-Risk Patient With Aortic Stenosis
	James S. Gammie, John W. Brown, Jamie M. Brown, Robert S. Poston, Richard N. Pierson, III, Patrick N. Odonkor, Charles S. White, John S. Gottdiener, and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1605-1610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Patrick McCarthy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1610-1611. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Midterm Results of the Edge-to-Edge Technique for Complex Mitral Valve Repair
	Derek R. Brinster, Daniel Unic, Michael N. D'Ambra, Nadia Nathan, and Lawrence H. Cohn Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1612-1617. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Invited commentary
	Robert Dion Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1617. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Two Hundred Forty Minimally Invasive Mitral Operations Through Right Minithoracotomy
	Tayfun Aybek, Selami Dogan, Petar S. Risteski, Andreas Zierer, Thomas Wittlinger, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, and Anton Moritz Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1618-1624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Repair for Anterior Leaflet Prolapse With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sutures
	Hitoshi Kasegawa, Tomoki Shimokawa, Ikuko Shibazaki, Hiroki Hayashi, Toshiya Koyanagi, and Takao Ida Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1625-1631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sex-Specific Long-Term Outcomes After Combined Valve and Coronary Artery Surgery
	Torsten Doenst, Joan Ivanov, Michael A. Borger, Tirone E. David, and Stephanie J. Brister Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1632-1636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gender Analysis After Elective Open Heart Surgery: A Two-Year Comparative Study of Quality of Life
	Pierre Emmanuel Falcoz, Sidney Chocron, Frederic Laluc, Marc Puyraveau, Djamel Kaili, Mariette Mercier, and Joseph Philippe Etievent Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1637-1643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transcerebral Platelet Activation After Aortic Cross-Clamp Release is Linked to Neurocognitive Decline
	Joseph P. Mathew, Henry M. Rinder, Brian R. Smith, Mark F. Newman, and Christine S. Rinder Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1644-1649. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transfusion in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated with Reduced Long-Term Survival
	Colleen Gorman Koch, Liang Li, Andra I. Duncan, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Floyd D. Loop, Norman J. Starr, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1650-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, 1994–2003
	Constance K. Haan, Sean O'Brien, Fred H. Edwards, Eric D. Peterson, and T. Bruce Ferguson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1658-1665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hendrick B. Barner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1665. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results of the Prospective Multicenter Trial of Robotically Assisted Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Michael Argenziano, Marc Katz, Johannes Bonatti, Sudhir Srivastava, Douglas Murphy, Robert Poirier, Didier Loulmet, Leland Siwek, Usha Kreaden, David Ligon TECAB Trial Investigators Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1666-1675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Surgery in Patients With Preexisting Chronic Atrial Fibrillation: Early and Midterm Clinical Outcome
	Chris A. Rogers, Gianni D. Angelini, Lucy A. Culliford, Radek Capoun, and Raimondo Ascione Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1676-1682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Inflammatory Responses After Off-Pump and On-Pump Coronary Surgery Using Surface Modifying Additives Circuit
	Janine M. Quaniers, Julie Leruth, Adelin Albert, Raymond R. Limet, and Jean-Olivier Defraigne Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1683-1690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early and Late Outcome After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Coronary Endarterectomy: A Single-Center 10-Year Experience
	Hunaid A. Vohra, Raj Kanwar, Tanveer Khan, and Wade R. Dimitri Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1691-1696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Embolism for Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting
	Kuan-Ming Chiu, Tzu-Yu Lin, Ming-Jiuh Wang, and Shu-Hsun Chu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1697-1699. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Palmar Microcirculation After Radial Artery Harvesting: An Observational Study
	Karsten Knobloch, Sandra Tomaszek, Artur Lichtenberg, Matthias Karck, and Axel Haverich Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1700-1707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effect of Hypoxia-Reoxygenation on Endothelial Function in Porcine Cardiac Microveins
	Ying-Ying Dong, Min Wu, Anthony P.C. Yim, and Guo-Wei He Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1708-1714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Potassium Channel-Related Relaxation by Levosimendan in the Human Internal Mammary Artery
	Oguzhan Yildiz, Melik Seyrek, Vedat Yildirim, Ufuk Demirkilic, and Cahit Nacitarhan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1715-1719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Protamine Enhances Fibrinolysis by Decreasing Clot Strength: Role of Tissue Factor-Initiated Thrombin Generation
	Vance G. Nielsen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1720-1727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neovasculogenic Therapy to Augment Perfusion and Preserve Viability in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
	Pavan Atluri, George P. Liao, Corinna M. Panlilio, Vivian M. Hsu, Matthew J. Leskowitz, Kevin J. Morine, Jeffrey E. Cohen, Mark F. Berry, Erik E. Suarez, Danielle A. Murphy, William M.F. Lee, Timothy J. Gardner, H. Lee Sweeney, and Y. Joseph Woo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1728-1736. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Olivier Dormond and Joren C. Madsen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1736-1737. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cognitive Dysfunction in Advanced Heart Failure and Prospective Cardiac Assist Device Patients
	Ralph J. Petrucci, Karen C. Truesdell, Anne Carter, Naomi E. Goldstein, Megan M. Russell, Danielle Dilkes, Jane M. Fitzpatrick, Carole E. Thomas, Margaret E. Keenan, Lewis A. Lazarus, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Joseph J. Trunzo, Johan W. Verjans, Elena C. Holmes, Louis E. Samuels, and Jagat Narula Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1738-1744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Relationship Between Renal Function and Left Ventricular Assist Device Use
	Javed Butler, Carrie Geisberg, Renee Howser, Peer M. Portner, Joseph G. Rogers, Mario C. Deng, and Richard N. Pierson, III Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1745-1751. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mechanical Reliability of the Jarvik 2000 Heart
	Michael P. Siegenthaler, O.H. Frazier, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Jürgen Martin, Hillel Laks, John Elefteriades, Asghar Khaghani, Ulf Kjellman, Bansi Koul, John Pepper, Robert Jarvik, and Stephen Westaby Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1752-1759. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multimedia-Driven Teaching Significantly Improves Students' Performance When Compared With a Print Medium
	Reinhard Friedl, Helmut Höppler, Karl Ecard, Wilfried Scholz, Andreas Hannekum, Wolfgang Öchsner, and Sylvia Stracke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1760-1766. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jeffrey Gold Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1766. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support Course (CALS): Delivering Significant Improvements in Emergency Cardiothoracic Care
	Joel Dunning, Jay Nandi, Sharil Ariffin, John Jerstice, Deborah Danitsch, and Adrian Levine Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1767-1772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Favorable Long-Term Outcome of Maze Surgery in Patients With Lone Atrial Fibrillation
	Martin E.W. Hemels, Youlan L. Gu, Anton E. Tuinenburg, Piet W. Boonstra, Ans C.P. Wiesfeld, Maarten P. van den Berg, Dirk J. Van Veldhuisen, and Isabelle C. Van Gelder Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1773-1779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right-Sided Maze Procedure for Atrial Tachyarrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease
	John M. Stulak, Joseph A. Dearani, Francisco J. Puga, Kenton J. Zehr, Hartzell V. Schaff, and Gordon K. Danielson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1780-1785. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Outcomes After Late Reoperation in Patients With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: The Impact of Arrhythmia and Arrhythmia Surgery
	Tara Karamlou, Ilana Silber, Robin Lao, Brian W. McCrindle, Louise Harris, Eugene Downar, Gary D. Webb, Jack M. Colman, Glen S. Van Arsdell, and William G. Williams Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1786-1793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comprehensive Aristotle Score: Implications for the Norwood Procedure
	Nicodème Sinzobahamvya, Joachim Photiadis, Daiva Kumpikaite, Christoph Fink, Hedwig C. Blaschczok, Anne Marie Brecher, and Boulos Asfour Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1794-1800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Glen Van Arsdell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1800-1801. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Lecompte Maneuver for Relief of Airway Compression in Absent Pulmonary Valve Syndrome
	Lars Nölke, Anthony Azakie, Petrous V. Anagnostopoulos, Nelson Alphonso, and Tom R. Karl Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1802-1807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Biventricular Repair for Right Atrial Isomerism
	Masahiro Koh, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Hideki Uemura, Koji Kagisaki, Ikuo Hagino, Toru Ishizaka, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1808-1816. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preservation of Mitochondrial Structure and Function After Cardioplegic Arrest in the Neonate Using a Selective Mitochondrial KATP Channel Opener
	Lixing Wang, Caroline Kinnear, James M. Hammel, Wei Zhu, Zhongdong Hua, Wenyu Mi, and Christopher A. Caldarone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1817-1823. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Superior Vena Cava Filter Erosion into the Ascending Aorta
	Geoffrey R. Cousins and Abe DeAnda, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1907. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Persistent Fifth Aortic Arch
	Jinichi Iwase, Masanobu Maeda, Shigeru Sasaki, and Akihiro Mizuno Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1908. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

A Novel Approach: Treatment of Bronchial Stump Fistula With a Plugged, Bullet-Shaped, Angled Stent
	Xinwei Han, Gang Wu, Yongdong Li, and Minghua Li Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1867-1871. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1871. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Coronary Sinus Orifice Atresia With Left Superior Vena Cava in Patients With Univentricular Heart
	Jukka T. Salminen, Tapio Hakala, Jaana Pihkala, Ilkka Mattila, Juha Puntila, and Heikki Sairanen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e16-e17. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortopulmonary Fistula Occurring 4 Years After Replacement of the Ascending Aorta
	Micha T. Maeder, Thomas Wolber, Andreas Künzli, Michele Genoni, Robert Blank, and Hans Rickli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e18-e20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Endovascular Deployment of Stent Graft in the Ascending Aorta for Contained Rupture of Innominate Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Pediatric Patient
	Wilson Y. Szeto, Ronald M. Fairman, Michael A. Acker, Christopher L. Skelly, John G.T. Augoustides, Michael McGarvey, Edward Y. Woo, and Omaida C. Velazquez Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1872-1875. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Case of Late Thoracic Stent Graft Failure After Cardioversion
	Anthony D. Caffarelli, Filip Banovac, Stephen C. Cheung, Dominick Fleischmann, and R. Scott Mitchell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1875-1877. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cartilaginous and Osseous Metaplasia With Bone Marrow Formation in the Aortic Valve of a Patient With Giant Cell Aortitis
	Nicholas A. Charokopos, Polichronis Antonitsis, Efthymia Rouska, Ioannis Kostopoulos, Adnan Charaf, and Panagiotis K. Spanos Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1877-1879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fracture of Colvin-Galloway Future Band Causing a Tear in the Anterior Mitral Leaflet
	Martin Hartrumpf, Ulrich A. Stock, Ralf-Uwe Kuehnel, and Johannes M. Albes Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1879-1880. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Infective Endocarditis and Pseudoaneurysm: Fatal Complications of Mitral Annular Calcification
	Tomohiro Tsunekawa, Junjiro Kobayashi, Osamu Tagusari, Ko Bando, Kazuo Niwaya, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Hatsue Ishibashi-Ueda, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1881-1882. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Hybrid Revascularization by Carotid Stenting and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Luigi Chiariello, Fabrizio Tomai, Jacob Zeitani, and Francesco Versaci Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1883-1885. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Thoracotomy for Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Causing Hemoptysis
	Torbjörn Ivert and Lotta Orre Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1885-1887. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cavo-Atrial Tumor Resection Under Total Circulatory Arrest Without a Sternotomy
	Thomas Kleisli, Sharo S. Raissi, Nicholas N. Nissen, Wen Cheng, Louis Cohen, Stephen A. Sacks, and Alfredo Trento Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1887-1888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intermediate Type Atrioventricular Septal Defect in the Elderly
	Shoh Tatebe, Yoshiaki Saji, Kenji Aoki, and Setsuo Kuraoka Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1888-1890. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heterotaxy Syndrome with Azygous Continuation-Causing Pseudo Budd-Chiari Syndrome After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Jain Bhaskara Pillai, Jacques Kpodonu, Catherine Yu, and Michael A. Borger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1890-1892. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Migration of a Systemic-Pulmonary Shunt Conduit
	Yukihiro Kaneko, Jotaro Kobayashi, Akihiro Masuzawa, Hitoshi Yoda, Akio Inage, and Keiji Tsuchiya Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1892-1893. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Creation of Coronary Sinus Using Left Atrial Diaphragm in the Patient With Cor Triatriatum and Unroofed Coronary Sinus
	Kiyoharu Nakano, Keiich Ayusawa, Akihiko Gome, Hayao Nakatani, Yositsugu Nakamura, Koich Sughimoto, and Atsuhiko Sato Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1893-1895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Heart Perforation With 13.5 cm Long Kirschner Wire Without Pericardial Tamponade: An Unusual Sequelae After Shoulder Fracture
	Igor Medved, Ognjen Simic, Marina Bralic, Valter Stemberga, Miljenko Kovacevic, Ante Matana, and Alan Bosnar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1895-1897. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Artery Leiomyosarcoma Expressing Epstein-Barr Virus in an Immunocompetent Individual
	Sana Yokoi, Toshihiko Iizasa, Kenzo Hiroshima, Yukio Saitoh, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1897-1899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Repair of Tracheoesophageal Fistula in a Septuagenarian
	Susan A. Garand, Lakshmipath Rao Kareti, Travis M. Dumont, and Christopher Seip Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1899-1901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intercostal Neuralgia Caused by a Parosteal Lipoma of the Rib
	Hyun Koo Kim, Young Ho Choi, Yang Hyun Cho, Young-sang Sohn, and Hark Jei Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1901-1903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Meningioma of the Mediastinum Causing Spontaneous Hemothorax
	Domenico Palimento and Marcello Picchio Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1903-1904. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Mediastinal Mass in a Patient With Graves' Disease
	Kazuki Yamanaka, Haruhiko Nakayama, Katsuya Watanabe, and Yoichi Kameda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1904-1906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Rapid Ventricular Pacing to Lower Blood Pressure During Endograft Deployment in the Thoracic Aorta
	Suwatchai Pornratanarangsi, Mark W.I. Webster, Peter Alison, and Parma Nand Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e21-e23. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Longitudinal Plication of the Posterior Leaflet in Myxomatous Disease of the Mitral Valve
	Antonio M. Calafiore, Michele Di Mauro, Guglielmo Actis-Dato, Angela Lorena Iacò, Paolo Centofanti, Piero Forsennati, Francesco Patanè, and Lorena Di Gioacchino Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1909-1910. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Blower: A Useful Tool to Complete Thrombectomy of the Mechanical Prosthetic Valve
	Aziz Alami Aroussi, Ibrahim Mohamed Sami, Alain Leguerrier, and Jean Phillippe Verhoye Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1911-1912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Severe Pectus Excavatum Correction and Aortic Root Replacement in Marfan's Syndrome
	Kalyana C. Javangula, Timothy J.P. Batchelor, Osama Jaber, Kevin G. Watterson, and Kostas Papagiannopoulos Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1913-1915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Cannulation Through the Aneurysm for Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
	Hiroyuki Kamiya, Maximiliam Pichlmaier, Axel Haverich, and Matthias Karck Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1916-1917. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Coronary Stenting and Inflammation: Implications for Further Surgical and Medical Treatment
	Walter J. Gomes and Enio Buffolo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1918-1925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Chemotherapy in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review
	Naveed Alam, Gail Darling, Frances A. Shepherd, Jean A. Mackay, William K. Evans Lung Cancer Disease Site Group of Cancer Care Ontario's Program in Evidence-Based Care Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1926-1936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Seeding Human Endothelial Cells on Complex Three-Dimensional Scaffolds
	Pascal Maria Dohmen and Wolfgang Konertz Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1942. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1942-1943. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extracranial Carotid Aneurysms in Young Patients
	Sanjay Theodore, Madathipat Unnikrishnan, and Kurur Sankaran Neelakandhan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1943. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Eduardo Tebar Botí and Eduardo Otero Coto Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1943-1944. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Temporal Aspects of Anti-Heparin-PF4 Antibodies in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
	Fiona Newall, Vera Ignjatovic, and Paul Monagle Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1944. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Andreas Böning and Jochen T. Cremer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1944-1945. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Papaverine Dissection for Harvesting Internal Mammary Artery
	Unnikrishnan R. Nair, Kalyana Javangula, and Anvay V. Mulay Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1945. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Pankaj Saxena and Robert Tam Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1945-1946. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Use of Steroids in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis
	Marcin Zielinski and Jaroslaw Kuzdzal Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1946. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Shunsuke Endo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1946-1947. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Lymph Node Metastases and Visceral Pleural Invasion in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Patients
	Kimihiro Shimizu, Yasuo Morishita, Junji Yoshida, and Kanji Nagai Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1947. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Marc Riquet, Patrick Bagan, Jalal Assouad, Christophe Foucault, and Claire Danel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1947-1948. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

Editorial Board Changes
	Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1553. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

STS Congenital Database Taskforce & Joint EACTS-STS Congenital Database Committee Report:

What is Operative Mortality? Defining Death in a Surgical Registry Database: A Report of the STS Congenital Database Taskforce and the Joint EACTS-STS Congenital Database Committee
	Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs, Constantine Mavroudis, Marshall Lewis Jacobs, Bohdan Maruszewski, Christo I. Tchervenkov, François G. Lacour-Gayet, David Robinson Clarke, Thomas Yeh, Jr, Henry L. Walters, III, Hiromi Kurosawa, Giovanni Stellin, Tjark Ebels, and Martin J. Elliott Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1937-1941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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