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Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Variability in data: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, 24 May 2010 Morgan L. Brown, Judy R. Lenoch, Hartzell V. Schaff pages 267-273 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (160 KB)
Commentary
Data variability and validity: The elephant in the room Gary L. Grunkemeier, Anthony P. Furnary pages 273-275 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (58 KB)
Repair of regurgitant bicuspid aortic valves: A systematic approach, 20 May 2010 Munir Boodhwani, Laurent de Kerchove, David Glineur, Jean Rubay, Jean-Louis Vanoverschelde, Philippe Noirhomme, Gebrine El Khoury pages 276-284.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (515 KB)
Discussion, 20 May 2010 pages 282-284 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
Effects of surgical ventricular reconstruction on diastolic function at midterm follow-up, 28 December 2009 Marisa Di Donato, Lorenzo Menicanti, Marco Ranucci, Serenella Castelvecchio, Carlo de Vincentiis, Josephal Salvia, Tammam Yussuf pages 285-291.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (335 KB)
In vivo functional flowmetric behavior of the radial artery graft: Is the composite Y-graft configuration advantageous over conventional aorta–coronary bypass?, 28 December 2009 Francesco Onorati, Antonino Salvatore Rubino, Lucia Cristodoro, Cristian Scalas, Sergio Nucera, Francesco Santini, Attilio Renzulli pages 292-297.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (102 KB)
Angiotensin II receptor type 1 is upregulated in atrial tissue of patients with rheumatic valvular disease with atrial fibrillation, 18 January 2010 Hongliang Cong, Ximing Li, Lijun Ma, Hua Jiang, Yongmin Mao, Meilin Xu pages 298-304 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1133 KB)
Effectiveness of combination of losartan potassium and doxycycline versus single-drug treatments in the secondary prevention of thoracic aortic aneurysm in Marfan syndrome, 02 March 2010 H.H. Clarice Yang, Jong Moo Kim, Elliott Chum, Cornelis van Breemen, Ada W.Y. Chung pages 305-312.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1245 KB)
Clinical experience with the second-generation 3f Enable sutureless aortic valve prosthesis Thierry Aymard, Alexander Kadner, Nazan Walpoth, Volkhart Göber, Lars Englberger, Mario Stalder, Friedrich Eckstein, Claudia Zobrist, Thierry Carrel pages 313-316 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (611 KB)
Characteristics and surgical outcomes of symptomatic patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with abnormal papillary muscle morphology undergoing papillary muscle reorientation, 28 December 2009 Deborah H. Kwon, Nicholas G. Smedira, Maran Thamilarasan, Bruce W. Lytle, Harry Lever, Milind Y. Desai pages 317-324 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (597 KB) | Add-Ons
Congenital Heart Disease
Long-term follow-up after primary complete repair of common arterial trunk with homograft: A 40-year experience, 29 April 2010 Hunaid A. Vohra, Robert N. Whistance, Alicia X. Chia, Vilius Janusauskas, Nicholas Nikolaidis, Apostolos Roubelakis, Gruschen Veldtman, Kevin Roman, Joseph J. Vettukattil, James Gnanapragasam, Anthony P. Salmon, James L. Monro, Marcus P. Haw pages 325-329 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (153 KB)
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in postcardiotomy patients: Factors influencing outcome T.K. Susheel Kumar, David Zurakowski, Heidi Dalton, Sachin Talwar, Ayana Allard-Picou, Lennart F. Duebener, Pranava Sinha, Achintya Moulick pages 330-336.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (339 KB)
Transcriptomic analysis of patients with tetralogy of Fallot reveals the effect of chronic hypoxia on myocardial gene expression, 23 April 2010 Mohamed T. Ghorbel, Myriam Cherif, Emma Jenkins, Amir Mokhtari, Damien Kenny, Gianni D. Angelini, Massimo Caputo pages 337-345.e26 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2682 KB)
Bosentan induces clinical and hemodynamic improvement in candidates for right-sided heart bypass surgery, 03 May 2010 Keiichi Hirono, Naoki Yoshimura, Masato Taguchi, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Tsuneyuki Nakamura, Fukiko Ichida, Toshio Miyawaki pages 346-351 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (82 KB)
General Thoracic Surgery
Prevalence of in vitro chemotherapeutic drug resistance in primary malignant pleural mesothelioma: Result in a cohort of 203 resection specimens, 31 May 2010 Aneil A. Mujoomdar, Tamara R. Tilleman, William G. Richards, Raphael Bueno, David J. Sugarbaker pages 352-355 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (222 KB)
Which patients should be operated on after induction chemotherapy for N2 non–small cell lung cancer? Analysis of a 7-year experience in 175 patients, 12 April 2010 Alessandro Stefani, Marco Alifano, Antonio Bobbio, Madalina Grigoroiu, Rami Jouni, Pierre Magdeleinat, Jean-Francois Regnard pages 356-363 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (195 KB)
Effect of statins on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: A duration- and dose-response meta-analysis, 12 April 2010 Wendy T. Chen, Guru M. Krishnan, Nitesh Sood, Jeffrey Kluger, Craig I. Coleman pages 364-372 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (447 KB)
Pharyngostomy tubes for gastric conduit decompression, 15 April 2010 Natasha M. Rueth, Natasha Lee, Shawn S. Groth, Sarah C. Stranberg, Michael A. Maddaus, Jonathan D'Cunha, Rafael S. Andrade pages 373-376 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (368 KB)
Stereotactic body radiation therapy versus surgical resection for stage I non–small cell lung cancer, 19 April 2010 Traves D. Crabtree, Chadrick E. Denlinger, Bryan F. Meyers, Issam El Naqa, Jennifer Zoole, A. Sasha Krupnick, Daniel Kreisel, G. Alexander Patterson, Jeffrey D. Bradley pages 377-386 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2618 KB)
Evolving Technology/Basic Science
Surgical technique and results of tracheal and carinal replacement with aortic allografts for salivary gland–type carcinoma, 12 April 2010 Alain Wurtz, Henri Porte, Massimo Conti, Catherine Dusson, Jacques Desbordes, Marie-Christine Copin, Charles-Hugo Marquette pages 387-393.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1576 KB)
A balanced perspective for management of tracheal salivary gland-type carcinomas Chadrick E. Denlinger page 394 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
A reliable rabbit model for hyperkinetic pulmonary hypertension, 07 June 2010 Wei Wang, Ruifang Liu, Guangqing Cao, Fang Zhang, Yiqian Zhang, Zhongming Zhang, Shuming Wu pages 395-399 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (568 KB)
Excessively high systemic blood pressure in the early phase of reperfusion exacerbates early-onset paraplegia in rabbit aortic surgery, 31 May 2010 Bishow Pokhrel, Tomomi Hasegawa, So Izumi, Atsushi Ohmura, Hiroshi Munakata, Yutaka Okita, Kenji Okada pages 400-407 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (896 KB)
Pioglitazone preserves vein graft integrity in a rat aortic interposition model, 02 March 2010 Zhi Chen, Tomomi Hasegawa, Akiko Tanaka, Yutaka Okita, Kenji Okada pages 408-416.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (660 KB)
Cryoprobe biopsy increases the diagnostic yield in endobronchial tumor lesions, 12 March 2010 Christian Schumann, Jürgen Hetzel, Alexander J. Babiak, Tobias Merk, Thomas Wibmer, Peter Möller, Philipp M. Lepper, Martin Hetzel pages 417-421 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (169 KB)
Transapical mitral valved stent implantation: A survival series in swine, 12 March 2010 Lucian Lozonschi, Rene Bombien, Satoru Osaki, Jian Hu, Dolores Snell, Niloo M. Edwards, Jochen Cremer, Georg Lutter pages 422-426.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (618 KB) | Add-Ons
Cardiothoracic Transplantation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric lung transplantation, 10 June 2010 Varun Puri, Deirdre Epstein, Steven C. Raithel, Sanjiv K. Gandhi, Stuart C. Sweet, Albert Faro, Charles B. Huddleston pages 427-432 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (81 KB)
Discussion, 10 June 2010 pages 431-432 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (39 KB)
Cardiac surgery late after heart transplantation: A safe and effective treatment option, 12 April 2010 Heidi Goerler, Andre Simon, Gregor Warnecke, Anna L. Meyer, Christian Kuehn, Axel Haverich, Martin Strueber pages 433-439 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (180 KB)
Activation of A1, A2A, or A3 adenosine receptors attenuates lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, 16 April 2010 Leo M. Gazoni, Dustin M. Walters, Eric B. Unger, Joel Linden, Irving L. Kron, Victor E. Laubach pages 440-446 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (167 KB)
Effects on pre- and posttransplant pulmonary hemodynamics in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices, 03 May 2010 Ranjit John, Kenneth Liao, Forum Kamdar, Peter Eckman, Andrew Boyle, Monica Colvin-Adams pages 447-452 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (155 KB)
Perioperative Management
Acute kidney injury and regional abdominal perfusion during neonatal aortic arch reconstruction, 06 May 2010 Satish K. Rajagopal, Sitaram M. Emani, Nathalie Roy, Lauren Westgate, Emile A. Bacha pages 453-458 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (83 KB)
CLOVES syndrome with thoracic and central phlebectasia: Increased risk of pulmonary embolism, 31 May 2010 Ahmad I. Alomari, Patricia E. Burrows, Edward Y. Lee, Daniel J. Hedequist, John B. Mulliken, Steven J. Fishman pages 459-463 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (515 KB)
Acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass grafting: Does rhabdomyolysis play a role?, 23 April 2010 Umberto Benedetto, Emiliano Angeloni, Remo Luciani, Simone Refice, Manuel Stefanelli, Cosimo Comito, Antonino Roscitano, Riccardo Sinatra pages 464-470 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (301 KB)
Cefazolin bolus and continuous administration for elective cardiac surgery: Improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters, 07 June 2010 C. Adembri, R. Ristori, C. Chelazzi, S. Arrigucci, M.I. Cassetta, A.R. De Gaudio, A. Novelli pages 471-475 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (164 KB)
Brief Technique Reports
Composite chest wall reconstruction using titanium plates and mesh preserves chest wall function, 10 September 2009 Teodorico Iarussi, Alessandro Pardolesi, Pierpaolo Camplese, Rocco Sacco pages 476-477 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (329 KB)
Transcatheter valve replacement: Resection and valved stent implantation in a beating heart, 26 March 2010 René Hubert Bombien, Lucian Lozonschi, Jochen Cremer, Georg Lutter pages 477-479 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (388 KB)
One-stage repair for interrupted aortic arch and associated cardiac anomalies in an adult, 26 March 2010 Zhang Jinzhou, Wang Wen, Zhu Hailong, Wang Hongbing pages 479-481 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (426 KB)
A new concept for correction of systolic anterior motion and mitral valve regurgitation in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, 26 March 2010 Joerg Seeburger, Jurgen Passage, Michael A. Borger, Friedrich Wilhelm Mohr pages 481-483 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (306 KB)
Surgical repair of aortopulmonary window associated with interrupted aortic arch: Long-term outcomes, 05 April 2010 Igor E. Konstantinov, Norihiko Oka, Yves d'Udekem, Christian P. Brizard pages 483-484 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (132 KB)
Online Only: Brief Clinical Reports
Surgical excision of right ventricular carcinoid tumor in a symptomatic patient without carcinoid valve disease, 05 April 2010 Basar Sareyyupoglu, Heidi M. Connolly, Hartzell V. Schaff pages e23-e25 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (427 KB)
Use of a hybrid operating room to diagnose and treat delayed coronary spasm after mitral valve repair, 27 September 2009 Jared L. Antevil, Alexandros N. Karavas, John H. Selby, John G. Byrne pages e25-e27 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (483 KB)
Anomalous left coronary artery origin from the opposite sinus of Valsalva: Evidence of intermittent ischemia, 31 August 2009 Julie Brothers, Chris Carter, Michael McBride, Thomas Spray, Stephen Paridon pages e27-e29 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (613 KB)
Primary thoracic cavity gastrointestinal stromal tumor, 12 April 2010 Ji-Wei Cheng, Shao-Hua Lu, Song-Tao Xu, Hao Wang, Ying-Yong Hou, Ru-Heng Zheng, Yun-Shan Tan pages e29-e31 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (688 KB)
Feasibility of transapical aortic valve implantation guided by intracardiac ultrasound without angiography, 18 March 2010 Enrico Ferrari, Carlo Marcucci, Stefano Di Bernardo, Ludwig Karl von Segesser pages e32-e34 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (384 KB)
Letters to the Editor
Advantages of the segmental nondivided intercostal muscle flap Federico Venuta, Marco Anile, Erino A. Rendina page 485 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (38 KB)
To pump, or not to pump, that is the question Hisato Takagi, Takuya Umemoto pages 485-486 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (48 KB)
Reply to the Editor Oliver Kuss, Jochen Börgermann pages 486-487 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (51 KB)
Theoretical cost benefits of cryobiopsy Andrew R.L. Medford pages 487-488 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (51 KB)
Reply to the Editor Christian Schumann, Jürgen Hetzel, Philipp M. Lepper, Martin Hetzel page 488 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (35 KB)
Benefit of using total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation during arch reconstruction Bingyang Ji, Cun Long, Junming Zhu, Yongmin Liu, Lizhong Sun pages 488-489 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (124 KB)
Reply to the Editor Steve Xydas, Allan Stewart pages 489-490 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (119 KB)
Meetings and Courses
Meetings and Courses page 491 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (40 KB)
Announcements
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery
The 91st AATS Annual Meeting page 492 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (28 KB)
AATS Applications for Membership Now Available Online page 492 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (28 KB)
AATS Meetings and Sponsored Events www.aats.org pages 492-493 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (41 KB)
2010 Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making page 493 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (31 KB)
The Western Thoracic Surgical Association
Applications for Membership pages 493-494 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (38 KB)
WTSA 37th Annual Meeting page 494 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (23 KB)
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