Ethics in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

A Clash of Rights: Should Smoking Tobacco Products in Public Places be Legally Banned?
	Carolyn Dresler, Mark J. Cherry, and Robert M. Sade Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:699-707. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

The Rationale for Incorporation of HIPAA Compliant Unique Patient, Surgeon, and Hospital Identifier Fields in The STS Database
	Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Constance K. Haan, Fred H. Edwards, Richard P. Anderson, Frederick L. Grover, John E. Mayer, Jr, and W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:695-698. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: General Thoracic:

Phase I/II Trial of Hyperfractionated Radiation and Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in Stage III Lung Cancer
	Martin J. Edelman, Mohan Suntharalingam, Whitney Burrows, King F. Kwong, Neha Mitra, Ziv Gamliel, Michelle Riley, Lindsay B. Cooper, Nancy L. Kennedy, Susan Buskirk, Petr Hausner, L. Austin Doyle, and Mark J. Krasna Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:903-910. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Ken Kodama Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:910-911. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Treatment of Patients with Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer From N2 Disease: Who Returns to the Surgical Arena and Who Survives
	Robert J. Cerfolio, Lee Maniscalco, and Ayesha S. Bryant Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:912-920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Multiple Lung Cancers Prognosis: What About Histology?
	Marc Riquet, Aurélie Cazes, Karel Pfeuty, Ulrich Davy Ngabou, Christophe Foucault, Antoine Dujon, and Eugeniu Banu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:921-926. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Patient-Centered Quality Indicators for Pulmonary Resection
	Stephen D. Cassivi, Mark S. Allen, Gregg D. Vanderwaerdt, Lori L. Ewoldt, Mary E. Cordes, Dennis A. Wigle, Francis C. Nichols, Peter C. Pairolero, and Claude Deschamps Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:927-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Invited Commentary
	Alex G. Little Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:933. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radiotracer-Guided Thoracoscopic Resection is a Cost-Effective Technique for the Evaluation of Subcentimeter Pulmonary Nodules
	Eric L. Grogan, George J. Stukenborg, Alykhan S. Nagji, Winsor Simmons, Benjamin D. Kozower, David R. Jones, and Thomas M. Daniel Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:934-940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postthymectomy Myasthenia Gravis: Relationship With Thymoma and Antiacetylcholine Receptor Antibody
	Jun Nakajima, Tomohiro Murakawa, Takeshi Fukami, Atsushi Sano, Shinichi Takamoto, and Hiroshi Ohtsu Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:941-945. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mediastinal Paragangliomas: The Mayo Clinic Experience
	Morgan L. Brown, Gilberto E. Zayas, Martin D. Abel, William F. Young, Jr, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:946-951. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Routine Use of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pectus Excavatum in Adults
	Hans K. Pilegaard and Peter B. Licht Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:952-956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Dawn Jaroszewski Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:957. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Foreign Bodies in Pleura and Chest Wall
	Dov Weissberg and Dorit Weissberg-Kasav Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:958-961. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: A Comparative Study and Review of the Literature
	Manuel Caceres, Syed Z. Ali, Rebecca Braud, Darryl Weiman, and H. Edward Garrett, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:962-966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Morphologic Assessment of Extracellular Matrix Scaffolds for Patch Tracheoplasty in a Canine Model
	Thomas W. Gilbert, Sebastien Gilbert, Matthew Madden, Susan D. Reynolds, and Stephen F. Badylak Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:967-974. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Revisional Surgery After Esophagectomy: An Analysis of 43 Patients
	Michael S. Kent, James D. Luketich, Wilson Tsai, Patricia Churilla, Michael Federle, Rodney Landreneau, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera, and Matthew Schuchert Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:975-983. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Original Articles: Adult Cardiac:

Outcomes After Repair of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet for Degenerative Disease
	A. Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Abdulrahman Alaulaqi, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Tomislav Mihaljevic, Lars G. Svensson, Penny L. Houghtaling, Arash Salemi, Douglas R. Johnston, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:708-717. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Toward a New Paradigm for the Reconstruction of Posterior Leaflet Prolapse: Midterm Results of the "Respect Rather Than Resect" Approach
	Patrick Perier, Wolfgang Hohenberger, Fitsum Lakew, Gerhard Batz, Paul Urbanski, Michael Zacher, and Anno Diegeler Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:718-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Impact of Surgical Ventricular Restoration on Mitral Valve Regurgitation
	Roni B. Prucz, Eric S. Weiss, Nishant D. Patel, Lois U. Nwakanma, Ashish S. Shah, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:726-734. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Survival Prognosis and Surgical Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
	Carmelo A. Milano, Mani A. Daneshmand, J. Scott Rankin, Emily Honeycutt, Matthew L. Williams, Madhav Swaminathan, Lauren Linblad, Linda K. Shaw, Donald D. Glower, and Peter K. Smith Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:735-744. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transapical Mitral Valved Stent Implantation
	Lucian Lozonschi, Rene Quaden, Niloo M. Edwards, Jochen Cremer, and Georg Lutter Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:745-748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Influence of Annuloplasty Ring Geometry on Mitral Leaflet Curvature
	Liam P. Ryan, Benjamin M. Jackson, Hirotsuga Hamamoto, Thomas J. Eperjesi, Theodore J. Plappert, Martin St. John-Sutton, Robert C. Gorman, and Joseph H. Gorman, III Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:749-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Aortic Allograft Valve Reoperation: Surgical Challenges and Patient Risks
	Edward R. Nowicki, Gösta B. Pettersson, Nicholas G. Smedira, Eric E. Roselli, Eugene H. Blackstone, and Bruce W. Lytle Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:761-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cerebrovascular Events After Stentless Aortic Valve Replacement During a 9-Year Follow-Up Period
	Helmut Gulbins, Ines Florath, and Juergen Ennker Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:769-773. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Analysis of Ascending and Transverse Aortic Arch Repair in Octogenarians
	Pallav J. Shah, Anthony L. Estrera, Charles C. Miller, III, Taek-Yeon Lee, Adel D. Irani, Riad Meada, and Hazim J. Safi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:774-779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Alfred Culliford Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:779. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Curved Nitinol Stent-Graft Placement for Treating Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury: An Early Experience
	Masato Yamaguchi, Koji Sugimoto, Takuro Tsukube, Takeki Mori, Toshihiro Kawahira, Taro Hayashi, Masahiko Nakamura, Ryota Kawasaki, Rajdeep S. Sandhu, Kazuro Sugimura, Syuichi Kozawa, and Yutaka Okita Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:780-786. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Sina L. Moainie and Bartley P. Griffith Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:786. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Improving Results of Open Arch Replacement
	Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Thomas A. Orszulak, David J. Cook, and Hartzell V. Schaff Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:787-796. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Influence of On-Pump Versus Off-Pump Techniques and Completeness of Revascularization on Long-Term Survival After Coronary Artery Bypass
	Omar M. Lattouf, Vinod H. Thourani, Patrick D. Kilgo, Michael E. Halkos, Kim T. Baio, Richard Myung, William A. Cooper, Robert A. Guyton, and John D. Puskas Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:797-805. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With or Without Surgical Ventricular Restoration: A Comparison
	Roni B. Prucz, Eric S. Weiss, Nishant D. Patel, Lois U. Nwakanma, William A. Baumgartner, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:806-814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Is Aprotinin Safe to Use in a Cohort at Increased Risk for Thrombotic Events: Results From a Randomized, Prospective Trial in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
	Michael C. Grant, Zachary Kon, Ashish Joshi, Eric Christenson, Seeta Kallam, Nicholas Burris, Junyan Gu, and Robert S. Poston Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:815-822. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Effects of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping on Graft Flow in Coronary Surgery: An Intraoperative Transit-Time Flowmetric Study
	Yoshiyuki Takami and Hiroshi Masumoto Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:823-827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Jan T. Christenson Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:827. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Radial Artery Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Stepwise-Made Decision
	Petar M. Vukovic, Sandra S. Radak, Miodrag S. Peric, Dusko G. NeSic, and Aleksandar M. KneSevic Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:828-831. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Heart Dysfunction After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: A Comparison of the Pulsatile HeartMate I and Axial-Flow HeartMate II Devices
	Nishant D. Patel, Eric S. Weiss, Justin Schaffer, Susan L. Ullrich, Dennis C. Rivard, Ashish S. Shah, Stuart D. Russell, and John V. Conte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:832-840. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Apolipoprotein E 4 Allele is not Associated With Cognitive Dysfunction in Cardiac Surgery
	Brendan S. Silbert, Lisbeth A. Evered, David A. Scott, and Tiffany F. Cowie Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:841-847. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Patricia A. Thistlethwaite Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:848. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Epicardial Pulmonary Vein Isolation: A Long-Term Histologic and Imaging Animal Study Comparing Cryothermy Versus Radiofrequency
	Parwis B. Rahmanian, Javier G. Castillo, Davendra Mehta, David H. Adams, and Farzan Filsoufi Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:849-856. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Orignal Articles: Pediatric Cardiac:

Arrhythmia Surgery in Patients With and Without Congenital Heart Disease
	Constantine Mavroudis, Barbara J. Deal, Carl L. Backer, and Sabrina Tsao Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:857-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Ventricular Function Deteriorates With Recurrent Coarctation in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Luis Alesandro Larrazabal, Elif Seda Selamet Tierney, David W. Brown, Kimberlee Gauvreau, Vladimiro L. Vida, Lisa Bergersen, Frank A. Pigula, Pedro J. del Nido, and Emile A. Bacha Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:869-874. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Impact of Multiplanar Review of Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Data on Management of Congenital Heart Disease
	Tara Bharucha, Kevin S. Roman, Robert H. Anderson, and Joseph J. Vettukattil Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:875-881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nitric Oxide and Milrinone: Combined Effect on Pulmonary Circulation After Fontan-Type Procedure: A Prospective, Randomized Study
	Jiming Cai, Zhaokang Su, Zhenying Shi, Yanping Zhou, Zhuoming Xu, Zhiwei Xu, and Yanmin Yang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:882-888. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Relationship Between Hospital Surgical Case Volumes and Mortality Rates in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A National Sample, 1988–2005
	Karl F. Welke, Brian S. Diggs, Tara Karamlou, and Ross M. Ungerleider Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:889-896. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Repeat Sternotomy in Congenital Heart Surgery: No Longer a Risk Factor
	David L.S. Morales, Farhan Zafar, Karol A. Arrington, Stephanie M. Gonzalez, Emmett D. McKenzie, Jeffrey S. Heinle, and Charles D. Fraser, Jr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:897-902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Images in Cardiothoracic Surgery:

Giant Circumflex Coronary Artery Fistula to the Superior Vena Cava in Patient With Multiple Valvular Disease
	Christian Muñoz-Guijosa, Antonino Ginel, Ruben Leta, Eduard Permanyer, and Jose Maria Padró Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:e3. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transperitoneal Migration of an Abdominal Epicardial Pacemaker
	Rajwinder S. Jutley, Thomas Theologou, David Richens, and George K. Morris Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1027. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Connection With an Unusual Drainage
	Fabrice Vanhuyse, Francois Marçon, Laurence Menard, Jean Pierre Villemot, and Loic Macé Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1028. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Simultaneous Lung and Spine Impalement From a Fractured Humerus After Blunt Trauma
	Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, Davy Ngabou, Thierry Della-Siega, and David Marrache Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1029. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Technology:

Coupled Pacing Reverses the Effects of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation on the Left Ventricle
	George E. Yanulis, Pascal Lim, Ali Ahmad, Zoran B. Popovic, and Don W. Wallick Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:984-987. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Adam E. Saltman Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:988. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thoracoscopic Construction of an Intrathoracic Esophagogastric Anastomosis Using a Circular Stapler: Transoral Placement of the Anvil
	Ninh T. Nguyen, Marcelo W. Hinojosa, Brian R. Smith, James Gray, and Kevin M. Reavis Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:989-992. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Invited Commentary
	Richard F. Heitmiller Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:992-993. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Case Reports:

Coronary Artery Spasm: A Rare But Important Cause of Postoperative Myocardial Infarction
	Linrui Ray Guo, Mary Lee Myers, and Eva L. Kuntz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:994-995. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Percutaneous Treatment of Periprosthetic Mitral Valve Leaks: Is it Just a Futile Exercise?
	Tiziana Claudia Aranzulla, John Cosgrave, Giovanni La Canna, Francesco Maisano, Matteo Montorfano, Giuseppe Sangiorgi, and Antonio Colombo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:996-998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Highly Fenestrated Septum Primum Leads to Failure of Amplatzer Septal Defect Closure
	Jeremy McGarvey, Takeyoshi Ota, William Anderson, William Katz, and Marco A. Zenati Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:998-1000. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intraventricular Patch Repair Through an Extended Aortotomy for Repeated Left Ventricular Rupture After Mitral Valve Replacement
	Choung Kyu Park, Pyo Won Park, Ji-Hyuk Yang, Young Tak Lee, Kiick Sung, and Wook Sung Kim Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1000-1002. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Surgery After Saphenous Vein Graft Perforation Complicated by Catheter Balloon Entrapment and Hemorrhagic Shock
	Roberto Lorusso, Giuseppe De Cicco, Federica Ettori, Salvatore Curello, Sandro Gelsomino, and Carlo Fucci Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1002-1004. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Endomyocardial Fibrosis in an Adult Mimicking Left Ventricular Mass
	Karthik R. Vaidyanathan, Rajesh Venkatraman, Madhu N. Sankar, and Kotturathu M. Cherian Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1004-1006. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right Atrial Chemodectoma With Atypical Chest Pain: A 6-Year Surgical Follow-Up
	Faranak Kargar and Mathias H. Aazami Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1006-1008. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Emergency Surgery for Left Atrial Metastatic Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Manifesting as a Right Atrial Mass
	Kalyana C. Javangula and David J. O'Regan Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1008-1011. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Missing Left Atrial Thrombus: Dislodgement or Artifact?
	Kazuhiro Kurisu, Manabu Hisahara, and Yusuke Ando Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1011-1012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reconstruction of Large Post-Sternotomy Wound With Bilateral "V-Y Fasciocutaneous Advancement Flaps"
	Fatih Uygur, Celalettin Sever, Ersin Ulkur, and Bahattin Celikoz Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1012-1015. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Transverse Plate Fixation of Sternum: A New Sternal-Sparing Technique
	Luis F. López Almodóvar, Gema Bustos, Pedro Lima, Alfonso Cañas, Isidro Paredes, and José A. Buendía Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1016-1017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Right-Sided Univentricular Cardiac Assistance in a Failing Fontan Circulation
	René Prêtre, Achim Häussler, Dominique Bettex, and Michele Genoni Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1018-1020. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Successful Repair of a Subtotal Rupture of Distal Tracheobronchial Tree With Complete Abridgment of the Right Bronchus in a 4-Year-Old Child
	Sebastian Dango, Wulf Sienel, Karl-Heinz Kopp, and Bernward Passlick Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1020-1022. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bronchopleural Fistula Repair Using Combined Breast Parenchymal and Pectoralis Major Musculocutaneous Flap
	Emily Ridgway, Malcolm DeCamp, and Donald Morris Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1022-1025. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Rare Case of Primary Pleomorphic Adenoma in Main Bronchus
	Jason Fitchett, Heyman Luckraz, Allen Gibbs, and Peter O'Keefe Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1025-1026. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

How To Do It:

Brain Protection by Using Innominate Artery Cannulation During Aortic Arch Surgery
	Shangyi Ji, Jianan Yang, Xiaoqing Ye, and Xiaolei Wang Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1030-1032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A Novel Technique of Supra-Annular Mitral Valve Replacement
	Si Chan Sung, Yun Hee Chang, Hyoung Doo Lee, and Jong Soo Woo Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1033-1035. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Novel Retractor for Lymph Node Dissection by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
	Yukio Sato, Yasuhiro Tezuka, Yoshihiko Kanai, Shinichi Otani, Shinichi Yamamoto, Kenji Tetsuka, and Yasunori Sohara Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1036-1037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reviews:

Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Activated Factor VII to Control Bleeding in Nonhemophiliac Patients: A Review of 17 Randomized Controlled Trials
	Jean-François Hardy, Sylvain Bélisle, and Philippe Van der Linden Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1038-1048. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Key References:

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
	Marshall L. Jacobs Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1049-1051. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Correspondence:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting After Previous Stenting is Associated With Compromised Long-Term Efficacy
	John A. Odell Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1052. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Christopher Rao, Thanos Athanasiou, and Joanna Chikwe Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1052-1053. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Do Different Techniques of Left Internal Mammary Graft Harvesting Really Affect Hospital Outcome?
	Mahnoosh Foroughi, Seyed-Ahmad Hassantash, Manoochehr Hekmat, Aliasghar Bolourian, Mehran Shahzamani, and Zahra Ansari Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1053. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Francesco Onorati, Giuseppe Santarpino, and Attilio Renzulli Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1053-1054. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Complications After Cardiac Surgery and HIT: A Word of Caution
	Federico Pappalardo, Andreas Greinacher, and Sixten Selleng Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1054-1055. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Faraz Kerendi, Vinod H. Thourani, John D. Puskas, Robert A. Guyton, and Omar M. Lattouf Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1055. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bioglue: A Word of Caution
	Suvitesh Luthra, Sanjay Theodore, and James Tatoulis Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1055-1056. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Kenton J. Zehr Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1056-1057. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Brachial Cannulation Instead of Axillary and Subclavian Cannulation
	Oguz Tasdemir, Bayram Yilmazkaya, Sami Gurkahraman, and Omer Z. Yondem Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1057-1058. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Helmut Gulbins Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1058. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
The Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in Mediastinal Tracheostomy Reconstruction
	Alain J. Wurtz, Massimo M. Conti, Lotfi M. Benhamed, Nathalie Courtois-Purgass, and Henri L. Porte Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1058-1059. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Abel Gómez-Caro and Paolo Macchiarini Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1059. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Postoperative Pneumonia After Major Pulmonary Resections: The Importance of Gastrointestinal Tract Management
	Alberto Terzi, Luca Luzzi, Andrea Campione, and Alberto Gorla Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1059-1060. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Reply
	Dana M. Radu, Françoise Jauréguy, and Emmanuel Martinod Ann Thorac Surg 2008;86:1060. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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