Special Report:

Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Education: Update on Resident Recruitment and Job Placement
	Jorge D. Salazar, Peter Ermis, Antonio Laudito, Richard Lee, Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Sean Paul, and John Calhoon Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1160-1165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Statistician's Page:

Prosthetic Heart Valves: Objective Performance Criteria Versus Randomized Clinical Trial
	Gary L. Grunkemeier, Ruyun Jin, and Albert Starr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:776-780. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

FDA Perspective on Clinical Trial Design for Cardiovascular Devices
	Eric Chen, Wolf Sapirstein, Chul Ahn, Julie Swain, and Bram Zuckerman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:773-775. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award:

Effects of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Receptor Inhibition in Mesothelioma
	Bryan A. Whitson, Blake A. Jacobson, Sandra Frizelle, Manish R. Patel, Douglas Yee, Michael A. Maddaus, and Robert A. Kratzke Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:996-1002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Thoracoscopic Thymectomy Mid-Term Results
	Victor Tomulescu, Virginia Ion, Andras Kosa, Olivia Sgarbura, and Irinel Popescu Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1003-1007. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Joseph W. Rubin Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1007-1008. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accuracy of Surveillance Computed Tomography in Detecting Recurrent or New Primary Lung Cancer in Patients With Completely Resected Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Korst, Amanda L. Kansler, Jeffrey L. Port, Paul C. Lee, and Nasser K. Altorki Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1009-1015. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
The Maximum Standardized Uptake Values on Integrated FDG-PET/CT Is Useful in Differentiating Benign From Malignant Pulmonary Nodules
	Ayesha S. Bryant and Robert James Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1016-1020. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Lobectomy for c-T1N0M0 Primary Lung Cancer: Its Impact on Locoregional Control
	Takeshi Shiraishi, Takayuki Shirakusa, Masafumi Hiratsuka, Satoshi Yamamoto, and Akinori Iwasaki Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1021-1026. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lung Cancer Surgery in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
	Akinori Iwasaki, Takayuki Shirakusa, Kan Okabayashi, Koji Inutsuka, Satoshi Yoneda, Satosi Yamamoto, and Takeshi Shiraisi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1027-1032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Modified Approach of Administering Cytostatics to the Lung: More Efficient Isolated Lung Perfusion
	Bart P. van Putte, Jeroen M.H. Hendriks, Gunther Guetens, Gert de Boeck, Ernst A. de Bruijn, Paul E.Y. van Schil, and Gert Folkerts Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1033-1037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Does the Presence of Preoperative Mild or Moderate Coronary Artery Disease Affect the Outcomes of Lung Transplantation?
	Cliff K. Choong, Bryan F. Meyers, Tracey J. Guthrie, Elbert P. Trulock, G. Alexander Patterson, and Nader Moazami Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1038-1042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Respiratory Viral Infection in Obliterative Airway Disease After Orthotopic Tracheal Transplantation
	Elbert Kuo, Ankit Bharat, Trudie Goers, Will Chapman, Le Yan, Tyler Street, Wei Lu, Michael Walter, Alexander Patterson, and Thalachallour Mohanakumar Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1043-1050. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Niels P. van der Kaaij and Ad J.J.C. Bogers Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1050-1051. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intrapleural Instillation of Autologous Blood in the Treatment of Prolonged Air Leak After Lobectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
	Michael J. Shackcloth, Michael Poullis, Mark Jackson, Ajaib Soorae, and Richard D. Page Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1052-1056. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jemi Olak Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1056. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leukocytosis and Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After General Thoracic Surgery
	David Amar, Anuj Goenka, Hao Zhang, Bernard Park, and Howard T. Thaler Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1057-1061. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	J. Michael Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1061-1062. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sternal Stability at Different Negative Pressures During Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy
	Arash Mokhtari, Rainer Petzina, Lotta Gustafsson, Johan Sjögren, Malin Malmsjö, and Richard Ingemansson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1063-1067. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Economic Assessment of the General Thoracic Surgery Outpatient Service
	David R. Jones, Ann B.R. Vaughters, Philip W. Smith, Thomas M. Daniel, K. Robert Shen, and Janet L. Heinzmann Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1068-1071. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Richard Freeman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1072. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival After Esophageal Resection for Carcinoma: The Importance of the Histologic Cell Type
	Christos Alexiou, Omar A. Khan, Edward Black, Mark L. Field, Patrick Onyeaka, Lynda Beggs, John P. Duffy, and David F. Beggs Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1073-1077. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Effect of Pexelizumab in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Extended Aortic Cross-Clamp Time
	Peter K. Smith, Michel Carrier, John C. Chen, Axel Haverich, Jerrold H. Levy, Philippe Menasché, Stanton K. Shernan, Frans Van de Werf, Peter X. Adams, Thomas G. Todaro, and Edward Verrier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:781-789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass on a Beating Heart: Initial Experience and Implications for the Future
	William F. Turner, Jr and John H. Sloan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:790-794. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Superior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Prevention of Perioperative Myocardial Infarctions During Subsequent Vascular Surgery
	Herbert B. Ward, Rosemary F. Kelly, Lizy Thottapurathu, Thomas E. Moritz, Greg C. Larsen, Gordon Pierpont, Steve Santilli, Steven Goldman, William C. Krupski, Fred Littooy, Domenic J. Reda, and Edward O. McFalls Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:795-801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patients With In-Stent Restenosis Have an Increased Risk of Mid-Term Venous Graft Failure
	Mario Gaudino, Nicola Luciani, Franco Glieca, Carlo Cellini, Claudio Pragliola, Carlo Trani, Francesco Burzotta, Giovanni Schiavoni, Amedeo Anselmi, and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:802-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Bernard Goldman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:805. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Long-Term Survival of Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Comparison of the Pre-Stent and Post-Stent Eras
	Guangqiang Gao, YingXing Wu, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Anthony P. Furnary, and Albert Starr Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:806-810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	William S. Weintraub and Michael K. Banbury Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:810-811. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cognitive Function in Candidates for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Christine S. Ernest, Barbara M. Murphy, Marian U.C. Worcester, Rosemary O. Higgins, Peter C. Elliott, Alan J. Goble, Michael R. Le Grande, Natalie Genardini, and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:812-818. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival Advantage and Improved Durability of Mitral Repair for Leaflet Prolapse Subsets in the Current Era
	Rakesh M. Suri, Hartzell V. Schaff, Joseph A. Dearani, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Richard C. Daly, Charles J. Mullany, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, and Thomas A. Orszulak Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:819-826. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Malcolm Dalrymple-Hay Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:826-827. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Predictors of Surgery After Percutaneous Mitral Valvuloplasty
	Adam D. Zimmet, Aubrey A. Almeida, Richard W. Harper, Joseph J. Smolich, Jacob Goldstein, Gilbert C. Shardey, and Julian A. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:828-833. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minitransseptal Versus Left Atrial Approach to the Mitral Valve: A Comparison of Outcomes
	Jeffrey J. Nienaber and Donald D. Glower Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:834-839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Left Ventricular Wall Stress in Patients With Severe Aortic Insufficiency With Finite Element Analysis
	Jason R. Wollmuth, Douglas R. Bree, Brian P. Cupps, Marc D. Krock, Benjamin J. Pomerantz, Robert P. Pasque, Analyn Howells, Nader Moazami, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, and Michael K. Pasque Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:840-846. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Eleven-Year Single-Center Experience with the ATS Open Pivot Bileaflet Heart Valve
	Doan Baykut, Leticia Grize, Christian Schindler, Angelika S. Keil, Franziska Bernet, and Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:847-852. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Leaflet Movement of the ATS Valve in the Aortic Position: Unique Behavior Observed in 19-mm Valves
	Shigeaki Aoyagi, Koichi Arinaga, Shuji Fukunaga, Eiki Tayama, Tomokazu Kosuga, and Hidetoshi Akashi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:853-857. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
How To Deal With Recipients of Valves Prone to Structural Failure in the 2000s: Padua Experience With the TRI Technologies Valve
	Gino Gerosa, Riccardo Carta, Massimo Montisci, Loira Leoni, Sabino Iliceto, Giulio Rizzoli, and Francesca di Marco Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:858-864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Results of Valve-Sparing Reimplantation Procedure Using the Valsalva Conduit: A Multicenter Study
	Davide Pacini, Fabrizio Settepani, Ruggero De Paulis, Antonino Loforte, Saverio Nardella, Diego Ornaghi, Roberto Gallotti, Luigi Chiariello, and Roberto Di Bartolomeo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:865-872. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Tears
	Hassan Y. Tehrani, Brian G. Peterson, Kushagra Katariya, Mark D. Morasch, Randy Stevens, Gabrielle DiLuozzo, Tomas Salerno, Giuseppe Maurici, Darwin Eton, and Mark K. Eskandari Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:873-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Ventricular Restoration for Advanced Congestive Heart Failure: Should Pulmonary Hypertension Be a Contraindication?
	Nishant D. Patel, Jason A. Williams, Lois U. Nwakanma, Michele M. Waldron, David A. Bluemke, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:879-888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Low-Dose Prophylactic Intravenous Immunoglobulin Does Not Prevent HLA Sensitization in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients
	Stavros G. Drakos, Abdallah G. Kfoury, James W. Long, James C. Stringham, Thomas C. Fuller, Karl E. Nelson, Beverly K. Campbell, Edward M. Gilbert, and Dale G. Renlund Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:889-893. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Hendrik Jan Ankersmit, Bernhard Moser, and Ernst Wolner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:893-894. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Gene Polymorphism and Requirement for Vasopressor Infusion After Cardiac Surgery
	Ronan Ryan, Jacinta Thornton, Edel Duggan, Eilis McGovern, Michael J. O'Dwyer, Anthony W. Ryan, Dermot Kelleher, Ross McManus, and Thomas Ryan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:895-901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Clinical Outcomes of Noninfectious Sternal Dehiscence After Median Sternotomy
	Vanessa A. Olbrecht, Christopher J. Barreiro, Pramod N. Bonde, Jason A. Williams, William A. Baumgartner, Vincent L. Gott, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:902-907. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Julian E. Losanoff Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:907-908. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Valved Bovine Jugular Vein Conduits for Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction in Children: An Attractive Alternative to Pulmonary Homograft
	John W. Brown, Mark Ruzmetov, Mark D. Rodefeld, Palaniswamy Vijay, and Robert K. Darragh Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:909-916. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	François Lacour-Gayet Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:916. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improvement in Survival After Mechanical Circulatory Support With Pneumatic Pulsatile Ventricular Assist Devices in Pediatric Patients
	Roland Hetzer, Evgenij V. Potapov, Brigitte Stiller, Yuguo Weng, Michael Hübler, Julia Lemmer, Vladimir Alexi-Meskishvili, Matthias Redlin, Frank Merkle, Friedrich Kaufmann, and Ewald Hennig Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:917-925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Assist Device Support in Children and Adolescents as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation
	Mahesh S. Sharma, Steven A. Webber, Victor O. Morell, Sanjiv K. Gandhi, Peter D. Wearden, Julianne R. Buchanan, and Robert L. Kormos Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:926-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Brian W. Duncan Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:933. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unifocalization of Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals in Single-Ventricle Patients
	Olaf Reinhartz, V. Mohan Reddy, Edwin Petrossian, Sam Suleman, Richard D. Mainwaring, David N. Rosenthal, Jeffrey A. Feinstein, Raj Gulati, and Frank L. Hanley Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:934-939. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is the Ross Operation Still an Acceptable Option in Children and Adolescents?
	Jürgen O. Böhm, Cornelius A. Botha, Alexander Horke, Wolfgang Hemmer, Detlef Roser, Gunnar Blumenstock, Frank Uhlemann, and Joachim-Gerd Rein Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:940-947. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Is Complete Heart Block After Surgical Closure of Ventricular Septum Defects Still an Issue?
	Henrik Ø. Andersen, Marc R. de Leval, Victor T. Tsang, Martin J. Elliott, Robert H. Anderson, and Andrew C. Cook Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:948-956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Anthony Azakie Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:956-957. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Indications for Tricuspid Valve Detachment in Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect in Children
	Lior Sasson, Michael G. Katz, Tiberiu Ezri, Akiva Tamir, Amir Herman, Edward L. Bove, and Arie Schachner Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:958-963. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Partial Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Coarctation Repair Through a Left Thoracotomy in Children Without Collaterals
	Carl L. Backer, Robert D. Stewart, Angela M. Kelle, and Constantine Mavroudis Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:964-972. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anomalous Coronary Artery With Aortic Origin and Course Between the Great Arteries: Improved Diagnosis, Anatomic Findings, and Surgical Treatment
	Eldad Erez, Vincent K.H. Tam, Nancy A. Doublin, and Jeanie Stakes Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:973-977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection to the Superior Vena Cava
	Atsushi Nakahira, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Koji Kagisaki, Ikuo Hagino, Toru Ishizaka, Masahiro Koh, Hideki Uemura, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:978-982. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Tetralogy With Right Ventricular Dilatation
	Ali Dodge-Khatami, Emanuela Valsangiacomo Büchel, Walter Knirsch, Alexander Kadner, Valentin Rousson, Hitendu H. Dave, Urs Bauersfeld, and René Prêtre Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:983-988. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Adaptation of the Right Ventricle to an Increased Afterload in the Chronically Volume Overloaded Heart
	Gábor Szabó, Pál Soós, Susanne Bährle, Tamás Radovits, Ernst Weigang, Violetta Kékesi, Béla Merkely, and Siegfried Hagl Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:989-995. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Andrew J. Parry Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:995. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Asymptomatic Giant Thoracic Schwannoma
	Sanjay Kumar, Muhammad U. Rafiq, Imthiaz Ahamed, Junaid Ansari, and Michael E. Cowen Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e26. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Vascular Anatomy in Interrupted Aortic Arch With Ventricular Septal Defect
	Marco Ricci, Steven Schultz, and Eliot Rosenkranz Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1126. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Severe Hepatic Artery Spasm and Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia After Cardiac Surgery
	Kazuhito Imanaka, Shunei Kyo, and Keiko Abe Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1127. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Target Vessel Detection and Coronary Anastomosis Assessment by Intraoperative 12-MHz Ultrasound
	Hubert Stein, John Michael Smith, John R. Robinson, and Marc R. Katz Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1078-1084. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Method for Preserving Human Lungs Using a Super-Cooling System
	Masayoshi Abe, Shiro Jimi, Hiroshi Hama, Takeshi Shiraishi, Akinori Iwasaki, Nobuhumi Ono, Takayuki Shirakusa, and Takeshi Katsuragi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1085-1088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Charles Hoopes Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1088-1089. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Topical Mitomycin-C for Obstructing Endobronchial Granuloma
	Alvin Penafiel, Pyng Lee, Anne Hsu, and Philip Eng Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e22-e23. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Catamenial Bernard-Horner's Syndrome Related to Thoracic Endometriosis
	Edoardo Mercadante, Cristiano Giovannini, Fabio Castaldi, Umberto Passaro, Roberto Dell'Avanzato, Elisabetta Abruzzese, and Massimo Carlini Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e24-e25. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Raised International Normalized Ratio: An Early Warning for a Late Cardiac Tamponade?
	Ammad Shah, Albert van den Brink, and Bas de Mol Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1090-1091. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Electro-Anatomical Mapping and Beating Heart Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia
	Sekar S. Bhavani, Patrick Tchou, Mina Chung, Tamer Fahmy, and A. Marc Gillinov Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1091-1093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Delayed Traumatic Aortic Cusp Detachment Mimicking Aortic Dissection
	Marco L.S. Matteucci, Giuseppe Rescigno, Gianluca Altamura, Marcello Manfrin, Alessandro D'Alfonso, Gianpiero Piccoli, and Gianfranco Iacobone Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1093-1095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Innominate Artery Disruption and Aortic Valve Rupture
	Michael W.A. Chu and Mary Lee Myers Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1095-1097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Disruption of the Vascular Prosthesis Caused by Aortic Calcification After Replacement of the Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
	Hiroshi Tanaka, Kenji Okada, Teruo Yamashita, Yujiro Kawanishi, Masamiti Matsumori, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1097-1099. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Combined Endovascular and Surgical Procedure for Recurrent Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
	Masato Yoshida, Nobuhiko Mukohara, Tsutomu Shida, and Tetsuya Fukuda Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1099-1101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Chronic Post-Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Brachiocephalic Artery With Tracheal Obstruction Resulting in Repeated Pneumonia
	Hiroaki Sakamoto, Takashi Hattori, Yasunori Watanabe, and Yuzuru Sakakibara Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1101-1103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Hammock Valve: Surgical Repair in Adulthood
	José I. Aramendi, Miguel A. Rodríguez, Roberto Voces, Pedro Pérez, and David Rodrigo Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1103-1106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sinoatrial Nodal Artery to Right Atrium Fistula After Myxoma Excision
	Jason E. Roth, William C. Conner, Mary E. Porisch, and Eric Shry Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1106-1107. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraoperative Doppler Velocity Measurements to Locate Patent ITA Grafts at Reoperation
	Attilio A. Lotto and W. Andrew Owens Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1108-1110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Rupture During Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy
	Ulrik Sartipy, Ulf Lockowandt, Jakob Gäbel, Lena Jidéus, and Göran Dellgren Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1110-1111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Deep Sternal Wire Infection Resulting in Severe Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis
	Sekar S. Bhavani, Worawong Slisatkorn, Susan J. Rehm, and Gosta B. Pettersson Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1111-1113. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aorto-Left Ventricular Tunnel: An Alternative Surgical Approach
	Fotios A. Mitropoulos, Hillel Laks, Meletios A. Kanakis, and Daniel Levi Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1113-1115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Reoperation After 17 Years in a Case of Endomyocardial Fibrosis
	Sanjay Mammen Cherian, Baylal Ragavendra Jagannath, Sushma Nayar, and Kotturathu Mammen Cherian Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1115-1117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortoesophageal Fistula Successfully Treated by Endovascular Stent-Graft
	Roderik Metz, A. Nikola Kimmings, Hence J.M. Verhagen, Inne H. M. Borel Rinkes, and Richard van Hillegersberg Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1117-1119. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis With Esophageal Strictures Successfully Treated With Dilation Therapy
	Fuminori Teraishi, Toshiyoshi Fujiwara, Atsushi Jikuhara, Shingo Kamitani, Yasuo Morino, Katsuaki Sato, and Noriaki Tanaka Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1119-1121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebral Air Embolism After Intrathoracic Anti-Cancer Drug Administration
	Yoshinori Yamashita, Hidenori Mukaida, Naoki Hirabayashi, and Wataru Takiyama Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1121-1123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Diagnosis of Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome in a Patient With Spontaneous Pneumothorax
	Olivier Pittet, Michel Christodoulou, Olivier Staneczek, and Hans-Beat Ris Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1123-1125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Graft to Coronary Artery Shunt During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Hiroshi Iida, Hideaki Mori, Yoshio Sudo, Yasuyuki Yamada, Kunihiro Eda, and Yuho Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:e27-e28. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Implantation of a Modified Freestyle Valve With a Single Inflow Suture Line: Technical Patterns and Advantages
	Daniel Grandmougin and Georges Fayad Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1128-1130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preoperative Evaluation of the Right Gastroepiploic Artery Using Abdominal Ultrasonography
	Masahito Minakawa, Ikuo Fukuda, Mitsuyoshi Wada, Ji Kaiqiang, Kazuyuki Daitoku, Kazuo Itoh, and Kozo Fukui Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1131-1133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simple On-Site Assembled Blower-Mister Device Provides Sufficient Humidification and Visualization in Off-Pump Surgery
	Jens Wippermann, Johannes M. Albes, Kai Liebing, Martin Breuer, Mirko Kaluza, Justus Strauch, and Thorsten Wahlers Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1134-1136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Suspension String: A New Method of Aortic Valvuloplasty for Aortic Insufficiency and Ventricular Septal Defect
	Zhixiong Huang Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1137-1139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Our Surgical Heritage:

Jia-Si Huang: "A Surgeon and Something More"
	Song Wan and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1147-1151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Progress Versus Precision: Challenges in Clinical Trial Design for Left Ventricular Assist Devices
	Michael K. Parides, Alan J. Moskowitz, Deborah D. Ascheim, Eric A. Rose, and Annetine C. Gelijns Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1140-1146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Workforce Report: Report from the STS Workforce on Congenital Heart Surgery:

Report of the 2005 STS Congenital Heart Surgery Practice and Manpower Survey
	Marshall L. Jacobs, Constantine Mavroudis, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Christo I. Tchervenkov, and Glenn J. Pelletier Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Hematocrit During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Michael J.G. Harrison, Jan Stygall, Donald C. Whitaker, Nicholas M. Grundy, and Stanton P. Newman Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1166. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Geroge Djaiani, Keyvan Karkouti, and William Scott Beattie Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1166. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of PlA Polymorphism of Platelet GP IIb/IIIa Receptors on Clinical Course During Long-Term LVAD Support is Independent of Type of LVAD
	Evgenij V. Potapov and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1167. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The NYHA Classification, Employment, and Physical Activities are Poor Indicators of Quality of Life After Congenital Cardiac Surgery
	Philip Moons, Kristien Van Deyk, and Werner Budts Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1167-1168. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Giovanni Battista Luciani and Alessandro Mazzucco Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1168. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stenting of a Stenosed Sano Shunt After Palliation in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Andreas Eicken and Christian Schreiber Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1168-1169. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	John J. Nigro and Joseph Graziano Ann Thorac Surg 2006;82:1169. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Staging System for Thymic Epithelial Tumors: More Discussion is Required
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