Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

A Surgeon Operates on His Son: Wisdom or Hubris?
	Kenneth Oberheu, James W. Jones, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:723-728. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Journal Ethics
	L. Henry Edmunds, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:717-719. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Obesity and Stroke After Cardiac Surgery: The Impact of Grouping Body Mass Index
	Giovanni Filardo, Cody Hamilton, Baron Hamman, and Paul Grayburn Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:720-722. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Anatomic Segmentectomy in the Treatment of Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Matthew J. Schuchert, Brian L. Pettiford, Samuel Keeley, Thomas A. D’Amato, Arman Kilic, John Close, Arjun Pennathur, Ricardo Santos, Hiran C. Fernando, James R. Landreneau, James D. Luketich, and Rodney J. Landreneau Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:926-933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Prognostic Factors in Resected Satellite–Nodule T4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Jagan Rao, Rana A. Sayeed, Sandra Tomaszek, Stefan Fischer, Shaf Keshavjee, and Gail E. Darling Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:934-939. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Accessing the Aortopulmonary Window (#5) and the Paraaortic (#6) Lymph Nodes in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Ayesha S. Bryant, and Mohamad A. Eloubeidi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:940-945. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Association of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Tumor Recurrence in Patients With Stage IA Lung Cancer After Complete Resection
	Yasuo Sekine, Yoshito Yamada, Masako Chiyo, Takekazu Iwata, Takahiro Nakajima, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Makoto Suzuki, and Takehiko Fujisawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:946-950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:951. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Side of Pneumonectomy Influences Long-Term Survival in Stage I and II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Carlos Simón, Nicolás Moreno, Rafael Peñalver, Guillermo González, Emilio Alvarez-Fernández, Federico González-Aragoneses Bronchogenic Carcinoma Cooperative Group of the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:952-958. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Robert James Cerfolio Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:958. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Positron Emission Tomography Scanning in the Management of Lung Nodules Detected at Baseline Computed Tomography Screening
	Giulia Veronesi, Massimo Bellomi, Umberto Veronesi, Giovanni Paganelli, Patrick Maisonneuve, Paolo Scanagatta, Francesco Leo, Giuseppe Pelosi, Laura Travaini, Cristiano Rampinelli, Giuseppe Trifirò, Angelica Sonzogni, and Lorenzo Spaggiari Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:959-966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchial Stump Buttressing With an Intercostal Muscle Flap in Diabetic Patients
	Panagiotis G. Sfyridis, Emmanouil I. Kapetanakis, Nikolaos E. Baltayiannis, Nikolaos V. Bolanos, Dimitrios S. Anagnostopoulos, Antonios Markogiannakis, and Antonios Chatzimichalis Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:967-971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Kemp Howard Kernstine Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:971-972. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Lung: A Predictor of Poor Prognosis
	Linda W. Martin, Arlene M. Correa, Nelson G. Ordonez, Jack A. Roth, Stephen G. Swisher, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Garrett L. Walsh, and David C. Rice Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:973-980. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mark K. Ferguson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:981. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Aprotinin in Extrapleural Pneumonectomy: Effect on Hemostasis and Incidence of Complications
	Faisal Bakaeen, David Rice, Arlene M. Correa, Garrett L. Walsh, Ara A. Vaporciyan, Joe B. Putnam, Stephen G. Swisher, Jack A. Roth, Joe Huh, Danny Chu, and W. Roy Smythe Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:982-986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jerrold H. Levy and Seth Force Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:986-987. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Seven-Day Artificial Lung Testing in an In-Parallel Configuration
	Hitoshi Sato, Grant W. Griffith, Candice M. Hall, John M. Toomasian, Ronald B. Hirschl, Robert H. Bartlett, and Keith E. Cook Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:988-994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Mid-Term Clinical Results Using a Tissue-Engineered Pulmonary Valve to Reconstruct the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract During the Ross Procedure
	Pascal M. Dohmen, Alexander Lembcke, Sebastin Holinski, Dietmar Kivelitz, Jan P. Braun, Axel Pruss, and Wolfgang Konertz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:729-736. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Stentless Aortic Valve Reoperations: A Surgical Challenge
	Michael A. Borger, Kriengchai Prasongsukarn, Susan Armstrong, Christopher M. Feindel, and Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:737-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Prospective Study of Predicting Factors in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Recurrence After Ring Annuloplasty
	Farideh Roshanali, Mohammad Hossein Mandegar, Mohammad Ali Yousefnia, Hussein Rayatzadeh, and Farshid Alaeddini Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:745-749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Change in Perspective: Results for Ischemic Mitral Valve Repair Are Similar to Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease
	Leo M. Gazoni, John A. Kern, Brian R. Swenson, John M. Dent, Philip W. Smith, Daniel P. Mulloy, T. Brett Reece, Lynn M. Fedoruk, Turner C. Lisle, Benjamin B. Peeler, and Irving L. Kron Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:750-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Straight Deep Hypothermic Arrest: Experience in 394 Patients Supports Its Effectiveness as a Sole Means of Brain Preservation
	Arjet Gega, John A. Rizzo, Michele H. Johnson, Maryann Tranquilli, Emily A. Farkas, and John A. Elefteriades Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:759-767. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perfusing the Cold Brain: Optimal Neuroprotection for Aortic Surgery
	James C. Halstead, Christian Etz, D. Matthias Meier, Ning Zhang, David Spielvogel, Donald Weisz, Carol Bodian, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:768-774. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Root Replacement Does Not Affect Outcome and Quality of Life
	Mario Stalder, Sabine Staffelbach, Franz F. Immer, Lars Englberger, Pascal A. Berdat, Friedrich S. Eckstein, and Thierry P. Carrel Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:775-781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Predicting Outcome During Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair
	Paul E. Achouh, Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, III, Ali Azizzadeh, Adel Irani, Tara L. Wegryn, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:782-788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Preservation of Spinal Cord Function After Extensive Segmental Artery Sacrifice: Regional Variations in Perfusion
	James C. Halstead, Michael Wurm, Christian Etz, Ning Zhang, Carol Bodian, Donald Weisz, and Randall B. Griepp Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:789-794. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Contemporary Coronary Graft Patency: 5-Year Observational Data From a Randomized Trial of Conduits
	Philip A.R. Hayward and Brian F. Buxton Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:795-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Mario Gaudino and Gianfederico Possati Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:799-800. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epicardial Ultrasonography: A Potential Method for Intraoperative Quality Assessment of Coronary Bypass Anastomoses?
	Per Kristian Hol, Kai Andersen, Helge Skulstad, Per Steinar Halvorsen, Per Snorre Lingaas, Rune Andersen, Jacob Bergsland, and Erik Fosse Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:801-807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Results and Predictors of Early and Late Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Severely Depressed Left Ventricular Function
	Farzan Filsoufi, Parwis B. Rahmanian, Javier G. Castillo, Joanna Chikwe, Annapoorna S. Kini, and David H. Adams Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:808-816. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of Pleurotomy on Pulmonary Function After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
	Solange Guizilini, Walter J. Gomes, Sonia M. Faresin, Douglas W. Bolzan, Enio Buffolo, Antonio C. Carvalho, and Angelo A.V. De Paola Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:817-822. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Alfred Nicolosi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:822. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Systemic Inflammation After On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery: A One-Month Follow-Up
	Alessandro Parolari, Marina Camera, Francesco Alamanni, Moreno Naliato, Gian Luca Polvani, Marco Agrifoglio, Marta Brambilla, Carla Biancardi, Luciana Mussoni, Paolo Biglioli, and Elena Tremoli Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:823-828. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Online Discussion]
Simple Index to Predict Likelihood of Skilled Nursing Facility Admission After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Among Older Patients
	David C. Chang, David L. Joyce, Angela Shoher, and David D. Yuh Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:829-835. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass With Bivalirudin for Patients With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia or Antiplatelet Factor Four/Heparin Antibodies
	Cornelius M. Dyke, Gabriel Aldea, Andreas Koster, Nicholas Smedira, Edwin Avery, Solomon Aronson, Bruce D. Spiess, and A. Michael Lincoff Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:836-839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Alan F. Merry Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:840. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Left Ventricular Assist Device Bridge-to-Transplant Patients
	Jacob N. Schroder, Mani A. Daneshmand, Nestor R. Villamizar, Rebecca P. Petersen, Laura J. Blue, Ian J. Welsby, Andrew J. Lodge, Thomas L. Ortel, Joseph G. Rogers, and Carmelo A. Milano Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:841-846. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of pH Management During Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion on Cerebral Microcirculation and Metabolism: Alpha-Stat Versus pH-Stat
	Sebastian Dahlbacka, Hanna Alaoja, Jussi Mäkelä, Eija Niemelä, Päivi Laurila, Kai Kiviluoma, Anna Honkanen, Pasi Ohtonen, Vesa Anttila, and Tatu Juvonen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:847-855. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Marshall L. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:855-856. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Maintenance of Myocyte Volume Homeostasis During Stress by Diazoxide is Cardioprotective
	Ashraf S. Al-Dadah, Rochus K. Voeller, Richard B. Schuessler, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr, and Jennifer S. Lawton Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:857-862. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Eliot R. Rosenkranz Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:863. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bioabsorbable Gelatin Sheets Latticed With Polyglycolic Acid Can Eliminate Pericardial Adhesion
	Ichiro Yoshioka, Yoshikatsu Saiki, Kei Sakuma, Atsushi Iguchi, Takuya Moriya, Yoshito Ikada, and Koichi Tabayashi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:864-870. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Risk Factors and Outcomes for the Arterial Switch Operation
	Zuhab A. Qamar, Caren S. Goldberg, Eric J. Devaney, Edward L. Bove, and Richard G. Ohye Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:871-879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Outcome After Fontan Failure and Takedown to an Intermediate Palliative Circulation
	Christopher S.D. Almond, John E. Mayer, Jr, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Elizabeth D. Blume, Pedro J. del Nido, and Doff B. McElhinney Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:880-887. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Persistent Antegrade Pulmonary Blood Flow Post-Glenn Does Not Alter Early Post-Fontan Outcomes in Single-Ventricle Patients
	Robert G. Gray, Karen Altmann, Ralph S. Mosca, Ashwin Prakash, Ismee A. Williams, Jan M. Quaegebeur, and Jonathan M. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:888-893. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nonfenestrated Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection in 132 Consecutive Patients
	Christian Schreiber, Jürgen Hörer, Manfred Vogt, Julie Cleuziou, Zsolt Prodan, and Rüdiger Lange Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:894-899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors for Intervention in 313 Children With Subaortic Stenosis
	Tara Karamlou, Rebecca Gurofsky, Alexandra Bojcevski, William G. Williams, Christopher A. Caldarone, Glen S. Van Arsdell, Tania Paul, and Brian W. McCrindle Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:900-906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Right Ventricle–to–Pulmonary Artery Conduit Longevity: Is it Related to Allograft Size?
	Bojana Askovich, John A. Hawkins, C. Todd Sower, L. LuAnn Minich, Lloyd Y. Tani, Greg Stoddard, and Michael D. Puchalski Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:907-912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Autologous Right Atrial Wall Patch for Closure of Atrial Septal Defects
	Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Ankit Mathur, and Arkalgud Sampath Kumar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:913-916. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Role of Nitric Oxide Pathway in Placental Dysfunction Following Fetal Bypass
	Christopher Lam, R. Scott Baker, Jerri McNamara, Robert Ferguson, John Lombardi, Kenneth Clark, and Pirooz Eghtesady Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:917-925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Deterioration of a Tricuspid Bioprosthesis Due to Adhesion of the Native Valve
	Herbert Gutermann, Willem Flameng, and Paul Herijgers Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1039. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Case of Endobronchial and Cutaneous Metastases
	Michael K.Y. Hsin and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1040. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Virtual Mediastinoscopy for Safer and More Accurate Mediastinal Exploration
	Hiroyuki Shiono, Meinoshin Okumura, Noriyoshi Sawabata, Tomoki Utsumi, Masayoshi Inoue, Masato Minami, Noriyuki Tomiyama, Hikaru Matsuda, and Yoshiki Sawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:995-999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Keith D. Mortman Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1000. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Correction of Aortic Insufficiency With an External Adjustable Prosthetic Aortic Ring
	Andrew Gogbashian, Ravi K. Ghanta, Ramanan Umakanthan, Aravind T. Rangaraj, Rita G. Laurence, John A. Fox, Lawrence H. Cohn, and Frederick Y. Chen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1001-1005. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	James I. Fann Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1006. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Continued Aortic Aneurysmal Expansion After Thoracic Endovascular Stent-Grafting
	Faisal G. Bakaeen, Joseph S. Coselli, Scott A. LeMaire, and Joseph Huh Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1007-1008. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Valve Endocarditis by Capnocytophaga Haemolytica
	Maria A. Gutierrez-Martin, Omar A. Araji, Jose M. Barquero, Carlos Velázquez, Mariano García-Borbolla, Pastora Gallego, and Carlos A. Infantes Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1008-1010. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Elongation Induced Aortic Stenosis (AEAS)
	Amit K. Shah, Roger M.O. Hall, and Stephen R. Large Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1010-1012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Corrosion of Pure Titanium Sternal Wire
	Yasuko Tomizawa and Takao Hanawa Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1012-1014. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hypoplastic Circumflex Retroesophageal Right-Sided Cervical Aortic Arch With Unusual Vascular Arrangement and Severe Coarctation
	Gurpal S. Ahluwalia, Abbas G. Rashid, Massimo Griselli, Michal Szczeklik, Michael L. Rigby, Raad H. Mohiaddin, and Daryl F. Shore Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1014-1016. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgical Treatment of Persistent Fifth Aortic Arch Associated with Interrupted Aortic Arch
	Yong-Hong Zhao, Zhao-Kang Su, Jin-Feng Liu, Ding-Fang Cao, and Wen-Xiang Ding Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1016-1019. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transaortic Fine-Needle Aspiration of Centrally Located Lung Cancer Under Endoscopic Ultrasound Guidance: The Final Frontier
	Michael B. Wallace, Timothy A. Woodward, Massimo Raimondo, Mohammad Al-Haddad, and John A. Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1019-1021. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Hemothorax in a Patient With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Undiagnosed Pheochromocytoma
	Niamh P. Conlon, Karen C. Redmond, and Leo A. Celi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1021-1023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
New Modality of Collapse Therapy for Pulmonary Tuberculosis Sequels: Tissue Expander
	François Bertin, Louis Labrousse, Virgile Gazaille, François Vincent, Antoine Guerlin, and Marc Laskar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1023-1025. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Previous Thoracic Sympathectomy a Risk Factor for Exertional Heat Stroke?
	Alan D.L. Sihoe, Raymond W.T. Liu, Alex K.L. Lee, Chak-Wah Lam, and Lik-Cheung Cheng Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1025-1027. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
One-Stage Excision of Massive Cervicomediastinal Lymphangioma in the Newborn
	Denis A. Cozzi, Augusto Zani, Giuseppe d’Ambrosio, Antonietta Piserà, Mario Roggini, and Francesco Cozzi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1027-1029. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Satisfactory Results of Diaphragmatic Plication for Bilateral Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
	Mitsunori Ohta, Naoki Ikeda, Hisaichi Tanaka, Akihide Matsumura, Hisatoshi Ohsumi, and Keiji Iuchi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1029-1031. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Reconstruction of Traumatic Carinal Tissue Loss Using the Esophagus in an Infant
	Erik S. Stubberud, Jeffrey Phillip Jacobs, Richard P. Harmel, Jr, Thomas Andrews, Paul J. Chai, Harald L. Lindberg, and James Anthony Quintessenza Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1031-1033. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Esophageal Stents for Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforations During Cardiac Surgery
	Ahmed S.E. Ramadan, Constantin Stefanidis, William Ngatchou, Olivier LeMoine, Didier De Canniere, and Jean-Luc Jansens Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1034-1036. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Conservative Management of Benign Gastro-Bronchial Fistula After Intrathoracic Esophagogastrostomy
	Davide Bona, Dario Sarli, Greta Saino, Matteo Quarenghi, and Luigi Bonavina Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1036-1038. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation With Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery
	A. Marc Gillinov and Lars G. Svensson Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1041-1042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Posterior Leaflet Extension With an Autologous Pericardial Patch in Rheumatic Mitral Insufficiency
	Rachid Zegdi, Ziad Khabbaz, Sylvain Chauvaud, Christian Latremouille, Jean-Noël Fabiani, and Alain Deloche Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1043-1044. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Extra Anatomic, Close Chest Approach to Manage an Aortic Arch Aneurysm in an 88-Year-Old Woman
	Jacques Kpodonu, Mark D. Peterson, Leonardo Aquiar-Lucas, Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1045-1047. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Bovine Albumin-Glutaraldehyde Glue in Cardiovascular Surgery
	Kenton J. Zehr Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1048-1052. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Partial Median "I" Sternotomy: Minimally Invasive Alternate Approach for Aortic Valve Replacement
	Johannes Boehm, Paul Libera, Albrecht Will, Stefan Martinoff, and Stephen M. Wildhirt Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1053-1055. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rigid Plate Fixation of the Sternum
	Jaishankar Raman, David Straus, and David H. Song Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1056-1058. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Surgical Assessment and Intraoperative Management of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
	Bryan A. Whitson, Shawn S. Groth, and Michael A. Maddaus Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1059-1065. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Mitral Valve Repair
	Tirone E. David Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1066-1068. [PDF]

Review of Recent Books:

AFIP Atlas of Tumor Pathology, Series IV: Tumors of the Serosal Membranes: Edited by Andrew Churg, Philip T. Cagle, Victor L. Roggli. 2006, Washington, District of Colombia, American Registry of Pathology, MD, MD, MD, 147 pp, illustrated, $75.00 ISBN: 1881041972
	Juan Rosai Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1076. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Should a Patient With Acute Aortic Dissection Type A Go to the Intensive Care Unit or Operating Room?
	Nawid Khaladj, Axel Haverich, and Christian Hagl Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1069. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Paolo Centofanti, Roberto Flocco, Fabrizio Ceresa, Matteo Attisani, Michele La Torre, Luca Weltert, and Antonio M. Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1069-1070. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Can the Risk Associated With Surgery in Type A Aortic Dissection Be Predicted Accurately?
	Pedro P. Lima-Cañadas, Luis F. López-Álmodovar, Jose Luis Vallejo, and Ignacio Diaz de Tuesta Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1070. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Paolo Centofanti, Roberto Flocco, Fabrizio Ceresa, Matteo Attisani, Michele La Torre, Luca Weltert, and Antonio M. Calafiore Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1070-1071. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement: A Word of Caution
	Zsolt L. Nagy and Arpad Peterffy Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1071. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Filip P. Casselman, Ihsan Bakir, Francis Wellens, Ivan Degrieck, Frank Van Praet, and Hugo Vanermen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1071-1072. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Need for Pacemaker Implantation After Using a Superior Transseptal Approach: Letter 1
	Yoshio Misawa, Tsutomu Saito, and Hiroaki Konishi Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1072-1073. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Superior Septal Approach For Mitral Valve Surgery: Letter 2
	Ovidio A. Garcia-Villarreal Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1073. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Peter Lukac, Vibeke E. Hjortdal, and Peter S. Hansen Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1073-1074. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tuberculous Pericarditis After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
	Mohammed W. Khalil and Pradip K. Sarkar Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1074. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Monaldi’s Intracavitary Decompression and Its Modifications
	Balamurali Srinivasan, Suvakanta Biswal, Harkant Singh, and Shyamkumar Singh Thingnam Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1074-1075. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Igor E. Konstantinov, Mark A.J. Newman, and Pankaj Saxena Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1075. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstract(s)' button. To see one abstract at a time, click its [Abstract] link.