Editorial Board, January 2008:

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: Editorial Board, January 2008
	Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1-2. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery:

Guest Reviewers for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
	Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:3-7. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Presidential Address:

The Bright Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Era of Changing Health Care Delivery: An Update
	Frederick L. Grover Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:8-24. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Pitfalls Assessing the Role of Drug-Eluting Stents in Multivessel Coronary Disease
	Nimesh D. Desai Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:25-27. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Resected Synchronous Primary Malignant Lung Tumors: A Population-Based Study
	Hans Rostad, Trond-Eirik Strand, Anne Naalsund, and Jarle Norstein Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:204-209. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:209-210. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Number of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Resected Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Predicts Patient Survival
	Jin Gu Lee, Chang Young Lee, In Kyu Park, Dae Joon Kim, Seong Yong Park, Kil Dong Kim, and Kyung Young Chung Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:211-215. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling in Adenocarcinomas With Bronchioloalveolar Components
	Inderpal S. Sarkaria, Maureen F. Zakowski, Duykhanh Pham, Michael Hezel, Michael I. Ebright, Shaokun Chuai, Ennapadam S. Venkatraman, Mark G. Kris, Valerie W. Rusch, and Bhuvanesh Singh Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:216-223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Real-Time Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Lymph Node Aspiration
	Brad D. Vincent, Ezzat El-Bayoumi, Brenda Hoffman, Peter Doelken, John DeRosimo, Carolyn Reed, and Gerard A. Silvestri Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:224-230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Lobectomy in the Elderly Results in Fewer Complications
	Stephen M. Cattaneo, Bernard J. Park, Andrew S. Wilton, Venkatraman E. Seshan, Manjit S. Bains, Robert J. Downey, Raja M. Flores, Nabil Rizk, and Valerie W. Rusch Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:231-236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Extrapulmonary Ventilation for Unresponsive Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Pulmonary Resection
	Manuela Iglesias, Elisabeth Martinez, Joan Ramon Badia, and Paolo Macchiarini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:237-244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endobronchial Bleeding Associated With Blunt Chest Trauma Treated by Bronchial Occlusion With a Univent
	Noboru Nishiumi, Tomoki Nakagawa, Ryouta Masuda, Masayuki Iwasaki, Sadaki Inokuchi, and Hiroshi Inoue Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:245-250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endoscopic Ultrasound: Accuracy in Staging Superficial Carcinomas of the Esophagus
	Sabrina Rampado, Paolo Bocus, Giorgio Battaglia, Alberto Ruol, Giuseppe Portale, and Ermanno Ancona Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:251-256. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Surgical Management in 285 Patients
	Paul H. Schipper, Francis C. Nichols, Kristine M. Thomse, Claude Deschamps, Stephen D. Cassivi, Mark S. Allen, and Peter C. Pairolero Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:257-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Soluble Mesothelin-Related Peptide Level Elevation in Mesothelioma Serum and Pleural Effusions
	Harvey I. Pass, Anil Wali, Naimei Tang, Alla Ivanova, Sergey Ivanov, Michael Harbut, Michele Carbone, and Jeffrey Allard Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:265-272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Complete Resection is Mandatory for Tubercular Cold Abscess of the Chest Wall
	Young Tae Kim, Kook Nam Han, Chang Hyun Kang, Sook Whan Sung, and Joo Hyun Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:273-277. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Early Donor Management Increases the Retrieval Rate of Lungs for Transplantation
	Rajamiyer V. Venkateswaran, Val B. Patchell, Ian C. Wilson, Jorge G. Mascaro, Richard D. Thompson, David W. Quinn, Robert A. Stockley, John H. Coote, and Robert S. Bonser Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:278-286. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Performance of a Novel Sternal Synthesis Device After Median and Faulty Sternotomy: Mechanical Test and Early Clinical Experience
	Jacob Zeitani, Alfonso Penta de Peppo, Alessandra Bianco, Francesca Nanni, Antonio Scafuri, Fabio Bertoldo, Alessandro Salvati, Saverio Nardella, and Luigi Chiariello Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:287-293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	William D. Spotnitz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:293. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing a Useful Test Before Esophagectomy?
	Matthew J. Forshaw, Dirk C. Strauss, Andrew R. Davies, David Wilson, Boris Lams, Adrian Pearce, Abraham J. Botha, and Robert C. Mason Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:294-299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Cardiovascular:

Amiodarone Cost Effectiveness in Preventing Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Lars R. Zebis, Thomas D. Christensen, Ivar S. Kristiansen, and Vibeke E. Hjortdal Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:28-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Adrian William Pick Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:32-33. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Video-Assisted Epicardial Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Atrial Fibrillation: Extended Follow-Up
	James H. Wudel, Pradipta Chaudhuri, and Jeffery J. Hiller Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:34-38. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Isthmus Ablation Reduces Supraventricular Arrhythmias After Surgery for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
	Francesco Onorati, Antonio Esposito, Gaetana Messina, Antonio di Virgilio, and Attilio Renzulli Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:39-48. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Stuart P. Thomas Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:48-49. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Explantation of Implantable Defibrillator Leads Using Open Heart Surgery or Percutaneous Techniques
	Daniele Camboni, Christian G. Wollmann, Andreas Löher, Rainer Gradaus, Hans Heinrich Scheld, and Christof Schmid Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:50-55. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Transplantation: Experience in 498 Consecutive Cases
	William E. Cohn, Igor D. Gregoric, Branislav Radovancevic, Randall K. Wolf, and O.H. Frazier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:56-58. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Stephen Large Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:58-59. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cognitive Outcomes Five Years After Not Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
	Diederik van Dijk, Karel G.M. Moons, Hendrik M. Nathoe, Egidius H.L. van Aarnhem, Cornelius Borst, Annemieke M.A. Keizer, Cor J. Kalkman, Ron Hijman Octopus Study Group Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:60-64. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Todd K. Rosengart Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:64. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation for the Treatment of Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
	Jeong Hoon Yang, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, Soo Jin Cho, Joo Yong Hahn, Jin-Ho Choi, Seung Hyuk Choi, Young Tak Lee, Sang Hoon Lee, Kyung Pyo Hong, and Jeong Euy Park Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:65-70. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Collateral Circulation: Effect on Early and Midterm Outcomes After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
	Massimo Caputo, Rafik R. Anis, Chris A. Rogers, Nazir Ahmad, Syed I.A. Rizvi, Andreas Baumbach, Karl R. Karsch, Gianni D. Angelini, and Martin Oberhoff Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:71-79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Munir Boodhwani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:79. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Heat Shock Proteins 27, 60, 70, 90, and 20S Proteasome in On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients
	Tamas Szerafin, Konrad Hoetzenecker, Stefan Hacker, Ambrus Horvath, Andreas Pollreisz, Péterffy Árpád, Andreas Mangold, Tina Wliszczak, Martin Dworschak, Rainald Seitelberger, Ernst Wolner, and Hendrik J. Ankersmit Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:80-87. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Jun Feng and Frank W. Sellke Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:87-88. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitral Valve Disease Presentation and Surgical Outcome in African-American Patients Compared With White Patients
	Paul L. DiGiorgi, F. Gregory Baumann, Anne M. O’Leary, Charles F. Schwartz, Eugene A. Grossi, Greg H. Ribakove, Stephen B. Colvin, Aubrey C. Galloway, and Juan B. Grau Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:89-93. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Charles R. Bridges Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:93. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Enlargement of the Small Aortic Root During Aortic Valve Replacement: Is There a Benefit?
	Alexander Kulik, Manal Al-Saigh, Vincent Chan, Roy G. Masters, Pierre Bédard, B.-Khanh Lam, Fraser D. Rubens, Paul J. Hendry, Thierry G. Mesana, and Marc Ruel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:94-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Georg Lutter Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:100-101. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
High-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement: Are the Outcomes as Bad as Predicted?
	Eugene A. Grossi, Charles F. Schwartz, Pey-Jen Yu, Ulrich P. Jorde, Gregory A. Crooke, Juan B. Grau, Greg H. Ribakove, F. Gregory Baumann, Patricia Ursumanno, Alfred T. Culliford, Stephen B. Colvin, and Aubrey C. Galloway Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:102-107. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: Incidence, Indications, and Predictors
	Sam Dawkins, Alex R. Hobson, Paul R. Kalra, Augustine T.M. Tang, James L. Monro, and Keith D. Dawkins Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:108-112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracic Aortic Arteriosclerosis in Patients With Degenerative Aortic Stenosis With and Without Coexisting Coronary Artery Disease
	Sorel Goland, Alfredo Trento, Lawrence S.C. Czer, Shervin Eshaghian, Kirsten Tolstrup, Tasneem Z. Naqvi, Michele A. De Robertis, James Mirocha, Kiyoshi Iida, and Robert J. Siegel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:113-119. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Alfred Culliford Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:119. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endangered Cerebral Blood Supply After Closure of Left Subclavian Artery: Postmortem and Clinical Imaging Studies
	Hannu Manninen, Harri Tulla, Ritva Vanninen, and Antti Ronkainen Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:120-125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	John Kern Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:125-126. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Current Effectiveness and Risks of Isolated Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
	Nicholas G. Smedira, Bruce W. Lytle, Harry M. Lever, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, Gita Krishnaswamy, Ryan K. Kaple, Diana O.W. Dolney, and Eugene H. Blackstone Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:127-133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Joseph Dearani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:133-134. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Septal Myocardial Infarction on Outcomes After Surgical Ventricular Restoration
	Nishant D. Patel, Lois U. Nwakanma, Eric S. Weiss, Jason A. Williams, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:135-146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cardiac Surgery in Patients on Dialysis: Decreased 30-Day Mortality, Unchanged Overall Survival
	J.F. Matthias Bechtel, Christian Detter, Theodor Fischlein, Thomas Krabatsch, Brigitte R. Osswald, Friedrich-Christian Rieß, Fridtjof Scholz, Markus Schönburg, Christof Stamm, Hans-Hinrich Sievers, and Claus Bartels Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:147-153. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Impact on Cytokine Response and Cardiopulmonary Function
	Calvin S.H. Ng, Ahmed A. Arifi, Song Wan, Anthony M.H. Ho, Innes Y.P. Wan, Eric M.C. Wong, and Anthony P.C. Yim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:154-162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tricuspid Regurgitation in Patients Undergoing Pericardiectomy for Constrictive Pericarditis
	Enrique Góngora, Joseph A. Dearani, Thomas A. Orszulak, Hartzell V. Schaff, Zhuo Li, and Thoralf M. Sundt, III Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:163-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Fate of the Truncal Valve in Truncus Arteriosus
	Roland Henaine, Kasra Azarnoush, Emre Belli, André Capderou, Régine Roussin, Claude Planché, and Alain Serraf Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:172-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited commentary
	Juan V. Comas Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:178. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Neoaortic Bicuspid Valve in Arterial Switch Operation: Mid-Term Follow-Up
	Shahid M. Khan, Ahmad Bin Sallehuddin, Ziad R. Al-Bulbul, and Zohair Y. Al-Halees Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:179-184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Mark Hazekamp Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:184-185. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Blood Flow Patterns in Patients With Fontan Circulation
	Alfred Hager, Sohrab Fratz, Markus Schwaiger, Rüdiger Lange, John Hess, and Heiko Stern Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:186-191. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Device Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects With a Minimally Invasive Technique in 12 Patients
	Xiang Jun Zeng, Shan Quan Sun, Xu Fa Chen, Xiao Jing Ma, Yan Hong Luo, Yeong Phang Lim, and Liang Tao Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:192-194. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Approach to Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction Using a Stentless Porcine Valve
	Michael D. Black, S. Jill Ley, Anne-Marie Regal, and Richard E. Shaw Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:195-198. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Comparison of Incisions and Outcomes for Closure of Ventricular Septal Defects
	Jianrong Li, Yinglong Liu, Cuntao Yu, Bin Cui, and Ming Du Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:199-203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Calcific Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis: A Questionable Indication for Endovascular Valve Implantation?
	Rachid Zegdi, Ziad Khabbaz, Vlad Ciobotaru, Milena Noghin, Alain Deloche, and Jean-Noël Fabiani Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:342. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Huge Right Atrial Thrombus 6 Years After Heart Transplantation
	Ömer Sezer, Henryk A. Welp, Murat Özgün, David Maintz, Hans Heinrich Scheld, and Andreas Hoffmeier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:343. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Three-Dimensional Imaging of Traumatic Multiple Fractures of the Thorax by Multislice Computed Tomography
	Toshihiro Osaki, Tetsuro Baba, and Hiroshi Matsuura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:344. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Evaluation of a Novel Epicardial Atrial Fibrillation Treatment System
	Andy C. Kiser, L. Wiley Nifong, Jai Raman, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, Nigel Campbell, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:300-303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Takashi Nitta Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:303-304. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Third Generation of Ascending Aorta Dacron Graft: Preliminary Experience
	Ruggero De Paulis, Raffaele Scaffa, Daniele Maselli, Andrea Salica, Alessandro Bellisario, and Luca Weltert Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:305-309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited commentary
	Raymond Cartier Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:309. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Cold Agglutinins in Cardiac Surgery: Management of Myocardial Protection and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
	Victoria P. Atkinson, Paul Soeding, Greg Horne, and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:310-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Subannular Perforation After Long-Lasting Aortic Valve Replacement Mimicking Mitral Insufficiency
	Justus T. Strauch, Jens Wippermann, Henning Krep, and Thorsten Wahlers Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:311-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Giant Left Atrial Ball Thrombus in a Patient With Chronic Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
	Jae Hoon Lee, Shin Kwang Kang, Cheol Whan Lee, Jae Kwan Song, Jung Sik Park, and Suk Jung Choo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:313-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Unusual Tumor in the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
	Aref Amiri, Evgenij V. Potapov, Michele Musci, Hans B. Lehmkuhl, and Roland Hetzer Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:315-317. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple and Repetitive Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms With Polyarteritis Nodosa
	Yuki Nakamura, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Kenji Minatoya, Hiroaki Sasaki, and Soichiro Kitamura Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:317-319. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergent Surgical Retrieval of Embolized Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device
	Christopher J. Knott-Craig and Steven P. Goldberg Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:319-321. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Traumatic Right Paraesophageal Hernia After Belsey Mark IV Fundoplication
	Megan L. Durr and Stephen C. Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:321-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Benign Esophagobronchial Fistula With and Without Esophageal Obstruction: Two Ends of the Surgical Spectrum
	Timothy L. Van Natta, Kalpaj R. Parekh, Caitlin G. Reed, Saad A. Shebrain, and Bassam O. Omari Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:322-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy in a Patient With Enlarged Azygos Vein: A Lesson to Learn
	Antonio Martín-Malagón, Alberto Bravo, Iván Arteaga, Lucrecia Rodríguez, Fernando Estévez, and Antonio Alarcó Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:326-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Use of Baclofen in the Treatment of Esophageal Stent-Related Hiccups
	Atila Turkyilmaz and Atilla Eroglu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:328-330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Acromegaly Caused by Ectopic Growth Hormone: A Rare Manifestation of a Bronchial Carcinoid
	Suvakanta Biswal, Balamurali Srinivasan, Pinaki Dutta, Prabat Ranjan, Kim Vaiphei, Rana Sandeep Singh, and Shyamkumar Singh Thingnam Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:330-332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Postpneumonectomy Cavity
	Alpay Orki, Senol Urek, Mehmet Suat Patlakoglu, Ahmet Erdal Tasci, and Cemal Asim Kutlu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:333-334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Treatment of Chylothorax by Robotic Thoracic Duct Ligation
	Kari J. Thompson, Kemp H. Kernstine, Frederic W. Grannis, Jr, Pablo Mojica, and Andres Falabella Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:334-336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Pulmonary Lymphangioma
	Stefan Limmer, Manuela Krokowski, and Peter Kujath Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:336-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
An Unusual Case of a Swallowed Thermometer Perforated in the Mediastinum
	Timothy Sakellaridis, Konstantinos Potaris, Dimitrios Mallios, and Evangellos Sepsas Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:339-341. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction for Annular Erosion Using a Polyester Graft
	Paolo Masetti and Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:345-346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Technique for Aortic Arch Surgery Under Mild Hypothermia
	Aristotelis Panos, Patrick-Olivier Myers, and Afkskendiyos Kalangos Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:347-348. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aortic Pseudoaneurysm With a Septal Occluder Device: Mid-Term Follow-Up
	Jacques Kpodonu, Grayson H. Wheatley, III, Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, Robert K. Strumpf, and Edward B. Diethrich Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:349-351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anatomic Correction of Corrected Transposition {I,D,D} Using an Atrial Switch and Aortic Translocation
	Viktor Hraska Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:352-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Self-Expandable Covered Metal Tracheal Type Stent for Sealing Cervical Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy and Gastric Pull-Up: Pitfalls and Possibilities
	Joerg Lindenmann, Veronika Matzi, Christian Porubsky, Udo Anegg, Oliver Sankin, Sabine Gabor, Nicole Neuboeck, Alfred Maier, and Freyja Maria Smolle-Juettner Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:354-356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Minimally Invasive, Robotic Cardiac Surgery
	Evelio Rodriguez and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:357-358. [PDF]

Correspondence:

Perfusion: Part of the Perioperative Blood Transfusion and Blood Conservation Management Team
	Robert A. Baker, Timothy A. Dickinson, Kenneth G. Shann, Donald S. Likosky, and Allison Bednarski Spiwak Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:359. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Victor A. Ferraris Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:359-360. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and the Risk for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
	Nicoletta Barzaghi, Alessandro Locatelli, and Marco Ranucci Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:360-361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Theodore E. Warkentin, Mark A. Crowther, and Andreas Koster Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:361. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Selection of Neurocognitive Tests and Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery Trials
	Anna G. Polunina Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:362. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bicuspid Aortic Valve: About Natural History of Ascending Aorta Aneurysms
	Aldo Cannata, Claudio Francesco Russo, and Ettore Vitali Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:362-363. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Book Reviews:

The Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery: Edited by David D. Yuh, Luca A. Vricella, William A. Baumgartner. 2007, New York, New York, McGraw Hill Professional, MD, MD, MD, 1,400 pp, illustrated, $165.00 ISBN: 0–07–141652–8
	Dawn E. Jaroszewski Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:364. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects. 3rd Edition.: Edited by Jaroslav F. Stark, Marc R. de Leval, Victor T. Tsang. 2006, West Sussex, England, John Wiley & Sons, MD, MD, FRCS, 718 pp, illustrated, $315.00 ISBN: 0470093161
	Marshall L. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:364. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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