Editorials:

Vincent L. Gott, Nishant D. Patel, Stephen C. Yang, and William A. Baumgartner
	Attracting Outstanding Students (Premedical and Medical) to a Career in Cardiothoracic Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1-3. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alex G. Little
	No Nodes is Good Nodes Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:4-5. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Malcolm M. DeCamp, Eugene H. Blackstone, Keith S. Naunheim, Mark J. Krasna, Douglas E. Wood, Yvonne M. Meli, Robert J. McKenna, Jr for the NETT Research Group
	Patient and Surgical Factors Influencing Air Leak After Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Lessons Learned From the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:197-207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Michaela Tutic, Didier Lardinois, Stephan Imfeld, Stephan Korom, Annette Boehler, Rudolf Speich, Konrad E. Bloch, Erich W. Russi, and Walter Weder
	Lung-Volume Reduction Surgery as an Alternative or Bridging Procedure to Lung Transplantation Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:208-213. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rebecca P. Petersen, DuyKhanh Pham, Eric M. Toloza, William R. Burfeind, David H. Harpole, Jr, Steven I. Hanish, and Thomas A. D'Amico
	Thoracoscopic Lobectomy: A Safe and Effective Strategy for Patients Receiving Induction Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:214-219. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Charles R. Mulligan, Amir D. Meram, Courtney D. Proctor, Hongyu Wu, Kangmin Zhu, and Aizen J. Marrogi
	Lung Cancer Staging: A Case for a New T Definition Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:220-226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benedict D.T. Daly, Hiran C. Fernando, Ara Ketchedjian, Thomas A. DiPetrillo, Lisa A. Kachnic, Donna M. Morelli, and Richard J. Shemin
	Pneumonectomy After High-Dose Radiation and Concurrent Chemotherapy for Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:227-231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Shin-ichi Takeda, Yasunobu Funakoshi, Yoshihisa Kadota, Masaru Koma, Hajime Maeda, Satoko Kawamura, and Yoko Matsubara
	Fall in Diffusing Capacity Associated With Induction Therapy for Lung Cancer: A Predictor of Postoperative Complication? Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:232-236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Witold Rzyman, Ole M. Hagen, Rafal Dziadziuszko, Grazyna Kobierska-Gulida, Andrzej Karmolinski, Inger M. Lothe, Almira Babovic, Maciej Murawski, Waldemar Paleczka, Tomasz Jastrzebski, Andrzej Kopacz, Jacek Jassem, Piotr Lass, and Jaroslaw Skokowski
	Intraoperative, Radio-Guided Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in 110 Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Patients Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:237-242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Zhenfa Zhang, Jianqun Ma, Ni Li, Nan Sun, and Changli Wang
	Expression of Nuclear Factor-B and Its Clinical Significance in Nonsmall-Cell Lung Cancer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:243-248. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert J. Korst
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:248. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Michael F. Reed, William A. Zagorski, John A. Howington, Jack T. Zilfou, and Erik S. Knudsen
	Inhibition of Retinoblastoma Tumor Suppressor Activity by RNA Interference in Lung Cancer Lines Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:249-253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Toshihiko Iizasa, Makoto Suzuki, Shigetoshi Yoshida, Shinichiro Motohashi, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Akira Iyoda, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Kenzo Hiroshima, Yukio Nakatani, and Takehiko Fujisawa
	Prediction of Prognosis and Surgical Indications for Pulmonary Metastasectomy From Colorectal Cancer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:254-260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Michael H. Cho, Atul Malhotra, Dean M. Donahue, John C. Wain, R. Scott Harris, Dimitri Karmpaliotis, and Sanjay R. Patel
	Mechanical Ventilation and Air Leaks After Lung Biopsy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:261-266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alessandro Brunelli
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:267. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Henning A. Gaissert, Hermes C. Grillo, M. Behgam Shadmehr, Cameron D. Wright, Manjusha Gokhale, John C. Wain, and Douglas J. Mathisen
	Uncommon Primary Tracheal Tumors Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:268-273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Brendan P. Madden, Tuck-Kay Loke, and Abhijat C. Sheth
	Do Expandable Metallic Airway Stents Have a Role in the Management of Patients With Benign Tracheobronchial Disease? Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:274-278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Salman Zaheer, Mark S. Allen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Francis C. Nichols, III, Craig H. Johnson, Claude Deschamps, and Peter C. Pairolero
	Postpneumonectomy Empyema: Results After the Clagett Procedure Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:279-287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fabio Massera, Mario Robustellini, Claudio Della Pona, Gerolamo Rossi, Adriano Rizzi, and Gaetano Rocco
	Predictors of Successful Closure of Open Window Thoracostomy for Postpneumonectomy Empyema Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:288-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kathrin Abbrederis, Florian Bassermann, Christoph Schuhmacher, Verena Voelter, Raymonde Busch, Nadine Roethling, Andreas Sendler, Joerg R. Siewert, Christian Peschel, and Florian Lordick
	Erythropoietin-alfa During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophagogastric Adenocarcinoma Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:293-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surender K. Malhotra, Rupinder P. Kaur, Narinder M. Gupta, Anil Grover, Krishnan Ramprabu, and Dhiraj Nakra
	Incidence and Types of Arrhythmias After Mediastinal Manipulation During Transhiatal Esophagectomy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:298-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Mark I. Block, Lev M. Khitin, and Robert M. Sade
	Ethical Process in Human Research Published in Thoracic Surgery Journals Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:6-12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Colleen Gorman Koch, Farah Khandwala, Liang Li, Fawzy G. Estafanous, Floyd D. Loop, and Eugene H. Blackstone
	Persistent Effect of Red Cell Transfusion on Health-Related Quality of Life After Cardiac Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:13-20. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Calvin Wan, Margaret Warner, Benoit DeVarennes, Patrick Ergina, Renzo Cecere, and Kevin Lachapelle
	Clinical Presentation, Temporal Relationship, and Outcome in Thirty-Three Patients With Type 2 Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Cardiotomy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:21-26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
John L. Francis
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:26-27. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Daniel Hoefer, Elfriede Ruttmann, Gerhard Poelzl, Juliane Kilo, Christoph Hoermann, Raimund Margreiter, Guenther Laufer, and Herwig Antretter
	Outcome Evaluation of the Bridge to Bridge Concept in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:28-33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jack Copeland
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:33-34. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Francesco Onorati, Lucia Cristodoro, Massimo Bilotta, Barbara Impiombato, Francesco Pezzo, Pasquale Mastroroberto, Antonio di Virgilio, and Attilio Renzulli
	Intraaortic Balloon Pumping During Cardioplegic Arrest Preserves Lung Function in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:35-43. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Davide Di Lazzaro, Temistocle Ragni, Gino Di Manici, Giuliana Bardelli, Uberto Da Col, Francesco Grasselli, Amedeo Antoniella, Walter Papa, Federico Crusco, and Andrea Giovagnoni
	Noninvasive Midterm Follow-Up of Radial Artery Bypass Grafts With 16-Slice Computed Tomography Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:44-50. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Michel Carrier, André Denault, Joel Lavoie, and Louis P. Perrault
	Randomized Controlled Trial of Pericardial Blood Processing With a Cell-Saving Device on Neurologic Markers in Elderly Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:51-55. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Henrik Jönsson
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:56. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fausto Biancari, Olli-Pekka Kangasniemi, Johannes Luukkonen, Sailaritta Vuorisalo, Jari Satta, Risto Pokela, and Tatu Juvonen
	EuroSCORE Predicts Immediate and Late Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:57-61. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giuseppe Fiore, Nicola Brienza, Pasquale Cicala, Pasquale Tunzi, Nicola Marraudino, Luigi de Luca Tupputi Schinosa, and Tommaso Fiore
	Superior Mesenteric Artery Blood Flow Modifications During Off-Pump Coronary Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:62-67. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Johannes M. Albes
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:68. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kenji Takahashi, Kazuyuki Daitoku, Masahito Minakawa, Norihiro Kondo, Kazuhiro Naito, and Shigeru Oikawa
	Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using an Abdominal Artery as an Inflow Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:69-73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Michael A. Savitt and Alfred J. Tector
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:73. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Päivi Merkkola, Harri Tulla, Antti Ronkainen, Ville Soppi, Anni Oksala, Timo Koivisto, and Mikko Hippeläinen
	Incomplete Circle of Willis and Right Axillary Artery Perfusion Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:74-79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lars G. Svensson
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:80. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mauricio A. Villavicencio, Thomas A. Orszulak, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Richard C. Daly, Joseph A. Dearani, Christopher G.A. McGregor, Charles J. Mullany, Francisco J. Puga, Kenton J. Zehr, and Hartzell V. Schaff
	Thoracic Aorta False Aneurysm: What Surgical Strategy Should Be Recommended? Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:81-89. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Himanshu J. Patel, Michael S. Shillingford, Scott Mihalik, Mary C. Proctor, and G. Michael Deeb
	Resection of the Descending Thoracic Aorta: Outcomes After Use of Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:90-96. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Charles W. Hogue, Jr, Christopher A. Palin, Rajagopal Kailasam, Jennifer S. Lawton, Abdullah Nassief, Victor G. Dávila-Román, Betsy Thomas, and Ralph Damiano
	C-Reactive Protein Levels and Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery in Women Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:97-102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Axel Franke, Wolfgang Lante, Edmond Kurig, Lothar G. Zöller, Christian Weinhold, and Andreas Markewitz
	Is Interferon Gamma Suppression After Cardiac Surgery Caused by a Decreased Interleukin-12 Synthesis? Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:103-109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Y. John Gu
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:109. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Todd M. Dewey, Thomas Walther, Mirko Doss, David Brown, William H. Ryan, Lars Svensson, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Rainer Hambrecht, Gerhard Schuler, Gerhard Wimmer-Greinecker, Friedrich W. Mohr, and Michael J. Mack
	Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation: An Animal Feasibility Study Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:110-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
James D. McCully, Yoshiya Toyoda, Hidetaka Wakiyama, Anthony J. Rousou, Robert A. Parker, and Sidney Levitsky
	Age- and Gender-Related Differences in Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury and Cardioprotection: Effects of Diazoxide Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:117-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lijun Jiang, Qiang Wang, Yinglong Liu, Ming Du, Xiangdong Shen, Xiaogang Guo, and Song Wu
	Total Liquid Ventilation Reduces Lung Injury in Piglets After Cardiopulmonary Bypass Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:124-130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yanmin Yang, Jiming Cai, Shunming Wang, Haibo Zhang, Jinfen Liu, Zhiwei Xu, and Zhaokang Su
	Better Protection of Pulmonary Surfactant Integrity With Deep Hypothermia and Circulatory Arrest Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:131-137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vinod H. Thourani, Paul M. Kirshbom, Kirk R. Kanter, Janet Simsic, Brian E. Kogon, Scott Wagoner, Francine Dykes, James Fortenberry, and Joseph M. Forbess
	Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in Pediatric Cardiac Support Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:138-145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Koh Takeuchi, Francis X. McGowan, Jr, Emile A. Bacha, John E. Mayer, Jr, David Zurakowski, Masaki Otaki, and Pedro J. del Nido
	Analysis of Surgical Outcome in Complex Double-Outlet Right Ventricle With Heterotaxy Syndrome or Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:146-152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jui-Yu Hsu, Jou-Kou Wang, Ming-Tai Lin, En-Ting Wu, Sheunn-Nan Chiu, Chun-An Chen, Hung-Chi Lue, and Mei-Hwan Wu
	Clinical Implications of Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries in Patients With Right Isomerism Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:153-157. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Catherine D. Sudarshan, Andrew D. Cochrane, Zhang H. Jun, Rodrigo Soto, and Christian P. Brizard
	Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta in Infants Weighing Less Than 2 Kilograms Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:158-163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Karl F. Welke, Irving Shen, and Ross M. Ungerleider
	Current Assessment of Mortality Rates in Congenital Cardiac Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:164-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kerstin Åmark, Håkan Berggren, Kerstin Björk, Annica Ekroth, Rolf Ekroth, Krister Nilsson, and Jan Sunnegårdh
	Myocardial Metabolism is Better Preserved After Blood Cardioplegia in Infants Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:172-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Christian Schreiber, Stefanie Sassen, Martin Kostolny, Jürgen Hörer, Julie Cleuziou, Michael Wottke, Klaus Holper, Falko Fend, Andreas Eicken, and Rüdiger Lange
	Early Graft Failure of Small-Sized Porcine-Valved Conduits in Reconstruction of the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:179-185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ali Dodge-Khatami
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:185-186. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hiroyuki Kamiya, Karsten Knobloch, Joachim Lotz, Antje Bog, Artur Lichtenberg, Christian Hagl, Klaus Kallenbach, Axel Haverich, and Matthias Karck
	Surgical Treatment of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery (Arteria Lusoria) Aneurysm Using Three Different Methods Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:187-190. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Florentino J. Vargas, Jorge Rozenbaum, Ricardo Lopez, Miguel Granja, Ana De Dios, Beatriz Zarlenga, Enrique Flores, Enrique Fischman, and Eduardo Kreutzer
	Surgical Approach to Left Ventricular Inflow Obstruction Due to Dilated Coronary Sinus Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:191-196. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Juan V. Comas
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:196. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Simone Speggiorin, Massimo A. Padalino, Alberto Tregnaghi, Massimo Napodano, Angelo Ramondo, Maurizio Giosuè Rubino, and Giovanni Stellin
	Surgical Treatment of Aortic Isthmic Coarctation With Aortic Aneurysmatic Looping Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:346. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jean-Philippe Verhoye, Daniel Y. Sze, Kai Ihnken, Jeffrey C. Hellinger, Robert R. Robbins, and Michael D. Dake
	Virtual Angioscopy in Type A Dissection: Ascending Aortic Stent-Graft Repair Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Luqi Liu, Junsheng Liu, Meijia Zhu, and Shouxiang Hu
	Experimental Study of One-Shot Vascular Anastomostic Device for Proximal Vein Graft Anastomoses Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:303-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Antonio Maria Calafiore
	Invited commentary Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:307. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Charalambos Zisis, Sokratis Fragoulis, Ioannis Kaskarelis, Panayiotis Dedeilias, Konstantinos Bolos, and Ion Bellenis
	Right Diaphragm Rupture With Extended Traumatic Dissection of the Descending Aorta Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e1-e2. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Derek R. Brinster, Desirae M. McKee, Dawn M. Olsen, Scott S. Berman, and Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez
	Endovascular Treatment of a Thoracic Aortic Pseudoaneurysm After Previous Open Repair Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:308-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rajinder Singh Dhaliwal, Debasis Das, Suvitesh Luthra, Jaswinder Singh, Sudhir Mehta, and Harkant Singh
	Management of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome by Internal Jugular to Femoral Vein Bypass Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:310-312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Amit Korach, Curtis T. Hunter, Harold L. Lazar, Richard J. Shemin, and Oz M. Shapira
	OPCAB for Acute LAD Dissection Due to Blunt Chest Trauma Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:312-314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Masato Sato, Motomi Ando, Akihito Muto, Yuka Kondo, Ryo Hoshino, Toshiya Nishibe, and Mitsuru Yamashita
	Two Cases of Chronic Pulmonary Thromboembolism Saved by Postoperative Use of a Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support Device Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:314-316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mark R. Tasset, Minoo N. Kavarana, Laman A. Gray, and Robert D. Dowling
	Simple Mechanical Aortic Valve Closure in Ventricular Assist Device Recipients Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:316-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
S. Chris Malaisrie, Matthias Loebe, Jon-Cecil Walkes, and Michael J. Reardon
	Coronary Pseudoaneurysm: An Unreported Complication of Castleman's Disease Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:318-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rayhaneh G. Zahedi, David S. Wald, and Sunil Ohri
	Carney Complex Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:320-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anand P. Iyer, Arunkumar Haridas, Sameet A. Pathak, Rajnish Duara, Prashant Y, Sooraj Pradhan, and Krishnamanohar S. Rema
	Supracardiac Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection With a Supramitral Ring: A Rare, Surgically Correctable Anomaly Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:322-323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mathias Redlin, Wolfgang Boettcher, Michael Huebler, Felix Berger, Roland Hetzer, Andreas Koster, and Wolfgang M. Kuebler
	Detection of Lower Torso Ischemia by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a 6.8-Kg Infant With Complex Aortic Anatomy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:323-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Frank G. Scholl, David Webb, Karla Christian, and Davis C. Drinkwater
	Rapid Diagnosis of Cannula Migration by Cerebral Oximetry in Neonatal Arch Repair Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:325-327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mudaffer Al-Mudaffer, Clare Brenner, Michael McDermott, Martin White, Alfred E. Wood, and Colin J. McMahon
	Successful Surgical Resection of Intrapericardial Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration With Congenital Pulmonary Adenomatoid Malformation Type II Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:327-329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arbinder Kumar Singal, V.R. Ravi Kumar, Madhusudana Rao, and John Matthai
	Bilateral Communicating Bronchopulmonary Foregut Malformations in a Child Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:330-332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Shant M. Vartanian, Shanthi Colaco, Lisa E. Orloff, and Pierre R. Theodore
	Oklahoma Prosthesis: Resection of Tumor of Clavicle and Chest Wall Reconstructed With a Custom Composite Graft Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:332-334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Joideep Phadnis, John E. Pilling, Timothy W. Evans, and Peter Goldstraw
	Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: A Rare Complication of Plication of the Diaphragm Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:334-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mustafa Yüksel, Mehmet Oguzhan Özyurtkan, Korkut Bostanci, Rengin Ahiskali, and Nihat Kodalli
	Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Fibrosis After Pulmonary Resection Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:336-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subroto Paul, Francisco M. Marty, and Yolonda L. Colson
	Treatment of Cavitary Pulmonary Zygomycosis With Surgical Resection and Posaconazole Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:338-340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bernard J. Park, Julian Carrasquillo, Manjit S. Bains, and Raja M. Flores
	Giant Benign Esophageal Schwannoma Requiring Esophagectomy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:340-342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Balakrishnan Mahesh, Colin Clelland, and Chandana Ratnatunga
	Recurrent Localized Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:342-345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Chumy E. Nwogu, Michal Glinianski, and Todd L. Demmy
	Minimally Invasive Pneumonectomy Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e3-e4. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yasuhiro Shudo, Kazuhiro Taniguchi, Toshiki Takahashi, and Hajime Matsue
	Simple and Easy Method for Chordal Reconstruction During Mitral Valve Repair Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:348-349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yoichi Kawahira, Kyoichi Nishigaki, and Takayoshi Ueno
	Extracardiac Fontan Procedure Bridging the Vertebra for Apico-Caval Juxtaposition Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:350-352. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Roxanne V. Newman, W. Greg Lammle, and Kristy J. Matz
	Cost Effective Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:353-354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kamal A. Mansour, Joseph I. Miller, and Amro R. Serag
	Partial Sleeve Right Pneumonectomy With Carinal Flap Closure Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:355-356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Marjan Jahangiri, Graeme Weir, Kaushik Mandal, Irina Savelieva, and John Camm
	Current Strategies in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:357-364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Christophe L. Nguyen, Walter J. Scott, and Melvyn Goldberg
	Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Malignancies Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:365-371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Report:

Douglas E. Wood
	Forty-Second Annual Meeting, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:372-380. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Christian Schreiber and Rüdiger Lange
	Porcelain Aorta: Therapeutical Options for Aortic Valve Replacement and Concomitant Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yoshio Misawa, Yuichiro Kaminishi, and Masanobu Taguchi
	Cardiac Papillary Fibroelastoma Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:381. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yoshio Misawa
	Deep Sternal Wound Infection After Cardiac Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:381-382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Murat Ugurlucan, Omer Ali Sayin, Benguhan Surmen, and Emin Tireli
	Coronary Reimplantaton After Neoaortic Reconstruction in Arterial Switch Operation Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Yun Hee Chang and Si Chan Sung
	Reply Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Richard F. Heitmiller
	Intrathoracic Manifestation of Cervical Anastomotic Leaks Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:383. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert J. Korst
	Reply Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:383-384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dov Weissberg
	What is a Spontaneous Hemothorax? Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Paul Vaughan and John P. Duffy
	Reply Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:384. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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