Editorial Review:

Coronary Artery Bypass is Superior to Drug-Eluting Stents in Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
	Robert A. Guyton Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1949-1957. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award:

Cobalt Chloride Pretreatment Attenuates Myocardial Apoptosis After Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
	Faraz Kerendi, Paul M. Kirshbom, Michael E. Halkos, Ning-Ping Wang, Hajime Kin, Rong Jiang, Zhi-Qing Zhao, Kirk R. Kanter, Robert A. Guyton, and Jakob Vinten-Johansen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2055-2062. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Stage IB Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancers: Are They All the Same?
	David R. Jones, Thomas M. Daniel, Chadrick E. Denlinger, Brian K. Rundall, Mark E. Smolkin, and Mark R. Wick Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1958-1962. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Gemcitabine-Cisplatin Chemotherapy Before Lung Resection: A Case-Matched Analysis of Early Outcome
	Alessandro Brunelli, Francesco Xiume', Majed Al Refai, Michele Salati, Rita Marasco, and Armando Sabbatini Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1963-1968. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Distribution and Likelihood of Lymph Node Metastasis Based on the Lobar Location of Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1969-1973. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Serum Fibrinogen Level Predicts Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Lung Cancer Resection
	Suk-Won Song, Hyun-Sung Lee, Moon Soo Kim, Jong Mog Lee, Jee Hee Kim, Byung-Ho Nam, and Jae Ill Zo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1974-1981. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Serum Protein Expression Predicts Recurrence in Patients With Early-Stage Lung Cancer After Resection
	Thomas A. D'Amico, Kelli R. Brooks, Mary-Beth Moore Joshi, Debbi Conlon, James Herndon, II, Rebecca P. Petersen, and David H. Harpole, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1982-1987. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Value of Histology in Resected Lung Cancer With Emphasis on the Relevance of the Adenocarcinoma Subtyping
	Marc Riquet, Christophe Foucault, Pascal Berna, Jalal Assouad, Antoine Dujon, and Claire Danel Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1988-1995. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer in Patients with Poor Lung Function
	Juan C. Garzon, Calvin S.H. Ng, Alan D.L. Sihoe, Anthony V. Manlulu, Randolph H.L. Wong, Tak Wai Lee, and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:1996-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gynecologic Cancers: Factors Affecting Survival After Pulmonary Metastasectomy
	Jose M. Clavero, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Mark S. Allen, Francis C. Nichols, III, Brigitte A. Barrette, Dirk R. Larson, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2004-2007. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prognostic Factors and Analysis of Microsatellite Instability in Resected Pulmonary Metastases From Colorectal Carcinoma
	Giulio Melloni, Claudio Doglioni, Alessandro Bandiera, Angelo Carretta, Paola Ciriaco, Gianluigi Arrigoni, and Piero Zannini Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2008-2013. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Evaluation of Techniques for Lung Transplantation Following Donation After Cardiac Death
	Gregory I. Snell, Takahiro Oto, Bronwyn Levvey, Robin McEgan, Mark Mennan, Takao Higuchi, Leif Eriksson, Trevor J. Williams, and Franklin Rosenfeldt Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2014-2019. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcomes of Delayed Chest Closure After Bilateral Lung Transplantation
	Seth D. Force, Daniel L. Miller, Andres Pelaez, Allan M. Ramirez, David Vega, Benjamin Barden, and E. Clinton Lawrence Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2020-2025. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Pulmonary Resection for Mycobacterium Avium Complex Lung Disease Treated With Macrolides and Quinolones
	Masazumi Watanabe, Naoki Hasegawa, Akitoshi Ishizaka, Keisuke Asakura, Yotarao Izumi, Keisuke Eguchi, Masafumi Kawamura, Hirohisa Horinouchi, and Koichi Kobayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2026-2030. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Analgesic Effect of Electroacupuncture in Postthoracotomy Pain: A Prospective Randomized Trial
	Randolph H.L. Wong, Tak Wai Lee, Alan D.L. Sihoe, Innes Y.P. Wan, Calvin S.H. Ng, Simon K.C. Chan, William W.L. Wong, Yuet Mei Liang, and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2031-2036. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extramedullary Hematopoiesis-Related Pleural Effusion: The Case of ß-Thalassemia
	Athanassios Aessopos, Stergios Tassiopoulos, Dimitrios Farmakis, Ioannis Moyssakis, Maria Kati, Katerina Polonifi, and Maria Tsironi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2037-2043. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transthoracic Heller Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia: Analysis of Long-Term Results
	Henning A. Gaissert, Ning Lin, John C. Wain, Grant Fankhauser, Cameron D. Wright, and Douglas J. Mathisen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2044-2049. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard F. Heitmiller Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2049. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Failed Antireflux Surgery: Results After Reoperation
	Galen A. Ohnmacht, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, Mark S. Allen, Cathy D. Schleck, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2050-2054. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Spectrum of Aortic Operations in 300 Patients With Confirmed or Suspected Marfan Syndrome
	Scott A. LeMaire, Stacey A. Carter, Irina V. Volguina, Anne T. Laux, Dianna M. Milewicz, Garry W. Borsato, Catherine K. Cheung, John Bozinovski, Jennifer M. Markesino, William K. Vaughn, and Joseph S. Coselli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2063-2078. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Aortic Arch Replacement in Patients With Arch Vessel Anomalies
	Kazuchika Suzuki, Teruhisa Kazui, Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar, Katsushi Yamashita, Hitoshi Terada, Naoki Washiyama, and Takayasu Suzuki Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2079-2083. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Limitations of EuroSCORE for Measurement of Risk-Stratified Mortality in Aortic Arch Surgery Using Selective Cerebral Perfusion: Is Advanced Age No Longer a Risk?
	Kaoru Matsuura, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Kenji Minatoya, Hiroaki Sasaki, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2084-2087. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Luis D. Berrizbeitia Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2088. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical and Radiologic Outcome of Off-Pump Coronary Surgery at 12 Months Follow-Up: A Prospective Randomized Trial
	Per Snorre Lingaas, Per Kristian Hol, Runar Lundblad, Kjell Arne Rein, Lars Mathisen, Hans-Jørgen Smith, Rune Andersen, Erik Thaulow, Tor Inge Tønnesen, Jan Ludvig Svennevig, Sigurd Nitter Hauge, Per Morten Fredriksen, Marit Andersen, and Erik Fosse Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2089-2095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Derek D. Muehrcke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2095-2096. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Detection of Postoperative Cognitive Decline After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery is Affected by the Number of Neuropsychological Tests in the Assessment Battery
	Matthew S. Lewis, Paul Maruff, Brendan S. Silbert, Lis A. Evered, and David A. Scott Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2097-2104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurocognitive Outcomes in Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
	Christine S. Ernest, Marian U.C. Worcester, James Tatoulis, Peter C. Elliott, Barbara M. Murphy, Rosemary O. Higgins, Michael R. Le Grande, and Alan J. Goble Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2105-2114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severity of Angina as a Predictor of Quality of Life Changes Six Months After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Vladan M. Peric, Milorad D. Borzanovic, Radojica V. Stolic, Aleksandar N. Jovanovic, and Sasa R. Sovtic Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2115-2120. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reduced Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Immediately Extubated After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	James R. Edgerton, Morley A. Herbert, Syma L. Prince, Jeffrey L. Horswell, Luis Michelson, Mitchell J. Magee, Todd M. Dewey, Zachary J. Edgerton, and Michael J. Mack Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2121-2127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of No-to-Moderate Mitral Regurgitation on Late Results After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
	Michele Di Mauro, Gabriele Di Giammarco, Giuseppe Vitolla, Marco Contini, Angela L. Iacò, Antonio Bivona, Luca Weltert, and Antonio M. Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2128-2134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Gastroepiploic Artery for Revascularization of the Right Coronary Territory in Off-Pump Total Arterial Revascularization: Strategies to Improve Patency
	Ki-Bong Kim, Kwang Ree Cho, Jae-Sung Choi, and Hyun-Joo Lee Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2135-2141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multivessel Revascularization on the Beating Heart by Anterolateral Left Thoracotomy
	Máximo C. Guida, Giuseppina Pecora, Álvaro Bacalao, Gustavo Muñoz, Pablo Mendoza, and Luís Rodríguez Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2142-2146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thromboxane Receptor Stimulation Suppresses Guanylate Cyclase-Mediated Relaxation of Radial Arteries
	Muhammad Arshad, Venkataramana Vijay, Beverly C. Floyd, Brian Marks, Mohan R. Sarabu, Michael S. Wolin, and Sachin A. Gupte Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2147-2154. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Anders Franco-Cereceda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2154. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Blood Supply of the Sternum and Its Importance in Internal Thoracic Artery Harvesting
	Denis Berdajs, Gregor Zünd, Marko I. Turina, and Michele Genoni Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2155-2159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinically Silent Cerebral Ischemic Events After Cardiac Surgery: Their Incidence, Regional Vascular Occurrence, and Procedural Dependence
	Thomas F. Floyd, Pallav N. Shah, Catherine C. Price, Francis Harris, Sarah J. Ratcliffe, Michael A. Acker, Joseph E. Bavaria, Hind Rahmouni, Bettina Kuersten, Susan Wiegers, Michael L. McGarvey, Joseph Y. Woo, Alberto A. Pochettino, and Elias R. Melhem Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2160-2166. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Resuscitation of Non-Beating Donor Hearts Using Continuous Myocardial Perfusion: The Importance of Controlled Initial Reperfusion
	Satoru Osaki, Kozo Ishino, Yasuhiro Kotani, Osami Honjo, Takanori Suezawa, Kazushige Kanki, and Shunji Sano Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2167-2171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Short- and Long-Term Results of Triple Valve Surgery in the Modern Era
	Bahaaldin Alsoufi, Vivek Rao, Michael A. Borger, Manjula Maganti, Susan Armstrong, Christopher M. Feindel, Hugh E. Scully, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2172-2178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edge-to-Edge Tricuspid Valve Repair: An Adjuvant Technique for Residual Tricuspid Regurgitation
	Yong-Qiang Lai, Xu Meng, Tao Bai, Chun Zhang, Yi Luo, and Zhao-Guang Zhang Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2179-2182. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Safety of Targeted Perioperative Mupirocin Treatment for Preventing Infections After Cardiac Surgery
	Nabin K. Shrestha, Michael K. Banbury, Monica Weber, Roberta E. Cwynar, Cheryl Lober, Gary W. Procop, Matthew T. Karafa, and Steven M. Gordon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2183-2188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anaerobic Metabolism During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Predictive Value of Carbon Dioxide Derived Parameters
	Marco Ranucci, Giuseppe Isgrò, Federica Romitti, Sara Mele, Bonizella Biagioli, and Pierpaolo Giomarelli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2189-2195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Induction of Interleukin-19 and Interleukin-22 After Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Chung-Hsi Hsing, Mei-Yi Hsieh, Wei-Yu Chen, Edmund Cheung So, Bor-Chih Cheng, and Ming-Shi Chang Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2196-2201. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Thomas V. Bilfinger Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2201. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression is Reduced After Very Low Flow Bypass
	Vesa Anttila, Helen Christou, Ikuo Hagino, Yusuke Iwata, Bret A. Mettler, Angeles Fernandez-Gonzalez, David Zurakowski, and Richard A. Jonas Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2202-2206. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tissue Engineering of Autologous Human Heart Valves Using Cryopreserved Vascular Umbilical Cord Cells
	Ralf Sodian, Cora Lueders, Liv Kraemer, Wolfgang Kuebler, Mehdi Shakibaei, Bruno Reichart, Sabine Daebritz, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2207-2216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pravastatin Improves Remodeling and Cardiac Function After Myocardial Infarction by an Antiinflammatory Mechanism Rather than by the Induction of Angiogenesis
	Tao-Sheng Li, Masaya Takahashi, Ryo Suzuki, Toshiro Kobayashi, Hiroshi Ito, Akihito Mikamo, and Kimikazu Hamano Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2217-2225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jun Feng and Frank W. Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2225-2226. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrathecal Injection of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Attenuates Neurologic Injury After Spinal Cord Ischemia
	Enyi Shi, Teruhisa Kazui, Xiaojing Jiang, Naoki Washiyama, Katsushi Yamashita, Hitoshi Terada, and Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2227-2234. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valproic Acid Prevents Brain Injury in a Canine Model of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: A Promising New Approach to Neuroprotection During Cardiac Surgery
	Jason A. Williams, Christopher J. Barreiro, Lois U. Nwakanma, Mary S. Lange, Lisa E. Kratz, Mary E. Blue, Jennifer Berrong, Nishant D. Patel, Vincent L. Gott, Juan C. Troncoso, Michael V. Johnston, and William A. Baumgartner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2235-2242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fontan Completion in Infants
	Christian Pizarro, Tomasz Mroczek, Samuel S. Gidding, John D. Murphy, and William I. Norwood Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2243-2249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Natural History of Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum and Right-Ventricle–Dependent Coronary Circulation Managed by the Single-Ventricle Approach
	Kristine J. Guleserian, Laurie B. Armsby, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Pedro J. del Nido, and John E. Mayer, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2250-2258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Late Results After Extended Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction in the Arterial Switch Operation
	Michael V. Ullmann, Matthias Gorenflo, Christian Bolenz, Christian Sebening, Michael Goetze, Raoul Arnold, Herbert E. Ulmer, and Siegfried Hagl Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2259-2266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert D.B. Jaquiss Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2266. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Implication of Blood Levels of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Pediatric Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support
	Shu-Chien Huang, En-Ting Wu, Wen-Je Ko, Ling-Ping Lai, Juin Hsu, Chung-I. Chang, Ing-Sh Chiu, Shoei-Shen Wang, Mei-Hwan Wu, Fang-Yue Lin, and Yih-Sharng Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2267-2272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Brian W. Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2272. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

An Infected Intrapulmonary Bronchogenic Cyst
	Chau-Chyun Sheu, Reu-Sheng Sheu, and Yu-Jen Cheng Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e31. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Localized Fibrous Mesothelioma: An Extremely Rare Benign Pleural Tumor
	Christophoros Kotoulas, Maria Fotinou, Emily Tsaroucha, Marios Konstantinou, and Achilles Lioulias Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2316. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multislice Computed Tomographic Angiography: A Valuable Tool in the Diagnosis and Planning of Complex Cardiac Surgery
	Paul S. Lajos, Charles White, and Marcelo G. Cardarelli Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2317. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

A Three-Dimensional Ring Annuloplasty for the Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation
	Farzan Filsoufi, Sacha P. Salzberg, Marianne Coutu, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2273-2277. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Randy M. Stevens and Tomas A. Salerno Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2277-2278. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Long-Term Management of Polychondritis with Serial Tracheobronchial Stents
	Takahiro Nakajima, Yasuo Sekine, Mio Yasuda, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Akira Iyoda, Makoto Suzuki, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Toshihiko Iizasa, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e24-e26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nonthoracotomy Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation in a 2-Year-Old Infant With Long QT Syndrome
	Christian Schreiber, Martin Kostolny, Andreas Eicken, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e27-e28. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Late Cardiac Perforation After Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
	Moreno Cecconi, Andrea Quarti, Fabio Bianchini, Sante Bucari, Carlo Costantini, Andrea Giovagnoni, and Gian Piero Perna Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:e29-e30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Video-Assisted Mediastinoscopic Drainage of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis
	Kimihiro Shimizu, Yoshimi Otani, Tetuhiro Nakano, Yukihiro Takayasu, Yoshihito Yasuoka, and Yasuo Morishita Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2279-2281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Plastic Bronchitis: Is Thoracic Duct Ligation a Real Surgical Option?
	S. Salman A. Shah, Davis C. Drinkwater, and Karla G. Christian Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2281-2283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Huge Benign Mesenchymoma in Pharynx-Esophagus
	Jun Li, Alfred Omo, Ligang Liu, Lisi Liu, Yinxiong Tang, and Tiecheng Pan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2283-2285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Major Iatrogenic Tracheal Injury During Pneumonectomy: Conservative Treatment
	Edoardo Mercadante, Cristiano Giovannini, Fabio Castaldi, Roberto Dell'Avanzato, Settimio Zazza, Giorgio Andreozzi, Domenico Curatola, and Massimo Carlini Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2285-2287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rapidly Growing Endobronchial Hamartoma With Bone Marrow Tissue
	Hisashi Oishi, Toshiharu Tabata, Yoshinori Okada, Mareyuki Endo, Satoshi Suzuki, Yuji Matsumura, and Takashi Kondo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2287-2289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal and Pulmonary Metastases of Malignant Ossifying Fibromyxoid Tumor
	Kotaro Suehiro, Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann, Kenneth M.L. Lee, Hoon Heng Teoh, and Peter M. Alison Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2289-2291. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Repair of Incomplete Cleft Sternum and Cardiac Anomalies in Early Infancy
	Massimo Antonio Padalino, Giovanni Franco Zanon, Francesco Migneco, Maurizio G. Rubino, Fabio Fusaro, and Giovanni Stellin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2291-2294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stanford Type A Acute Aortic Dissection Caused by Blunt Trauma in a Patient with Situs Inversus
	Katsuaki Magishi, Yuichi Izumi, Noriyuki Ishikawa, and Fumiaki Kimura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2294-2296. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Management of Type A Aortic Dissection and a Large Pheochromocytoma: A Surgical Dilemma
	Frank W. Bowen, Jessie Civan, Anton Orlin, and Thomas Gleason Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2296-2298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Approach in Massive Intraoperative Atherosclerotic Embolism
	Stefanos Demertzis, Rafael Trunfio, Fredi von Rotz, and Francesco Siclari Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2298-2300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stent-Graft Repair of an Aortic Rupture Caused by Invasive Hemangiopericytoma
	Pieter J.A. van der Starre, Daniel Y. Sze, Cosmin Guta, R. Scott Mitchell, and Michael D. Dake Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2300-2302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Biventricular Pacing 18 Months After Batista Operation
	Kenji Iino, Hirokazu Ohashi, Yasushi Tsutsumi, Takahiro Kawai, Hiromichi Fujii, and Masateru Ohnaka Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2302-2304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arteriovenous Fistula After Laser-Assisted Pacemaker Lead Extraction
	Federico Milla, Charles A. Mack, and Leonard N. Girardi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2304-2306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Replacement of the Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: Strategy to Avoid Complete Heart Block
	Paul A. Pirundini, Jorge M. Balaguer, Kevin J. Lilly, William Brian Gorsuch, Margaret Byrne Taft, Lawrence H. Cohn, and Robert J. Rizzo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2306-2308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bivalirudin Anticoagulation for a Patient with Hypercoagulable Immune Syndromes Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery
	Rebecca L. Cain, Bruce D. Spiess, Mark Nelson, Abe Deanda, Jr, Harry L. McCarthy, and Jeffrey A. Green Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2308-2310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anterior Mitral Leaflet Reconstruction With Pericardium in a 1.9 kg Infant With Endocarditis
	David G. Healy and Alfred E. Wood Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2310-2312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Cardiac Perforation After Atrial Septal Defect Closure With the Amplatzer Septal Occluder
	Hans-Henning Sauer, Kalliopi Ntalakoura, Christoph Haun, Trong-Phi Le, and Viktor Hraska Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2312-2313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Superior Vena Cava Draining in the Left Atrium: Anatomical, Embryological, and Surgical Considerations
	Guido Oppido, Carlo Pace Napoleone, Simone Turci, Alessandro Giardini, Roberto Formigari, Emanuela Angeli, and Gaetano Gargiulo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2313-2315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Preoperative Laparoscopic Ligation of the Left Gastric Vessels in Preparation for Esophagectomy
	Ninh T. Nguyen, Mario Longoria, Allen Sabio, Sara Chalifoux, John Lee, Ken Chang, and Samuel E. Wilson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2318-2320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Technique for Heterotopic Implantation of a Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Conduit
	Hitendu Dave, Ali Dodge-Khatami, Alexander Kadner, and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2321-2323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Surgical Approach to Reduce Tethering in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation by Relocation of Separate Heads of the Posterior Papillary Muscle
	Tetsuya Ueno, Ryuzo Sakata, Yoshifumi Iguro, Toshiyuki Nagata, Yutaka Otsuji, and Chuwa Tei Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2324-2325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Technique of Lung Retraction During Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting
	Pawan Kumar, Uday E. Jadhav, and Anil G. Tendolkar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2326-2327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Clinical Value of the WHO Classification System of Thymoma
	Frank C. Detterbeck Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2328-2334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Preoperative Chemotherapy and Postoperative Complications: A Closer Look
	Francesco Leo, Alessandro Borri, Francesco Petrella, Roberto Gasparri, Domenico Galetta, Giulia Veronesi, and Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2335. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chest Bottle "Foam" Problem Caused by Persistent Air Leak: An Alternative Solution
	Jia-Ming Chang, Yau-Lin Tseng, Ming-Ho Wu, Wu-Wei Lai, Mu-Yen Lin, and I.-Lin Shu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2335-2336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Domenico Galetta, Alfredo Cesario, Stefano Margaritora, and Pierluigi Granone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Retractors
	Massimo Massetti, Dimitrios Buklas, Samuele Bichi, and Eugenio Neri Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2336-2337. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Maurizio Boaron Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2337-2338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy and Tuberculous Pericarditis
	Felipe Francisco Tuon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2338. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
MagScrew Total Artificial Heart
	Soren Schenk, Stephan Weber, William A. Smith, and Kiyotaka Fukamachi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2338-2339. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Should Mitral Valve Prolapse, Even Though Commissural, Be Treated By Suturing Both Leaflets Together?
	Gilles D. Dreyfus and Stephane Aubert Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2339. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	A. Marc Gillinov and Delos M. Cosgrove, III Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2339-2340. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cannulation Strategy for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
	Jayesh Dhareshwar, Anthony L. Estrera, Paul Achouh, Eyal E. Porat, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2340. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Yoshimasa Moizumi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2340-2341. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ascending Aortic Distensibility is Impaired Before and After Surgical "Repair" of Coarctation
	Andreas Kühn and Manfred Vogt Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2341. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Tomoaki Murakami Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2341-2342. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Consensus Statement:

Consensus Statement on Surgery Journal Authorship—2006
	Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:2343-2344. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplement: Symposium on Harnessing the Effects of Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass:

Symposium on Harnessing the Effects of Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2345. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Introduction
	Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2346. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Characterizing the Inflammatory Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children
	Deborah J. Kozik and James S. Tweddell Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2347-S2354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Recognition and Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patients
	Lynn K. Boshkov, Aileen Kirby, Irving Shen, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2355-S2359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coagulopathy and Inflammation in Neonatal Heart Surgery: Mechanisms and Strategies
	James Jaggers and Jeffrey H. Lawson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2360-S2366. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Circuit Miniaturization in Reducing Inflammatory Response to Infant Cardiopulmonary Bypass by Elimination of Allogeneic Blood Products
	Edward Hickey, Tara Karamlou, Jamie You, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2367-S2372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neurologic Monitoring on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: What Are We Obligated to Do?
	George M. Hoffman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2373-S2380. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Factors Influencing Neurologic Outcome After Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Bypass: What We Can and Cannot Control
	Tain-Yen Hsia and Peter J. Gruber Ann Thorac Surg 2006;81:S2381-S2388. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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