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Editorial
Bone marrow cell therapy for heart disease: A few good men and women wanted Shafie Fazel pages 599-600 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (48 KB)
Statistics for the Rest of Us
The cost and value of cardiothoracic procedures Albert Starr, Gary L. Grunkemeier pages 601-602 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (41 KB)
Notice of Correction page 602 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (31 KB)
The value of aortic valve replacement in elderly patients: An economic analysis YingXing Wu, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Albert Starr pages 603-607 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (638 KB)
Cost-effectiveness of aortic valve replacement in the elderly: An introductory study YingXing Wu, Ruyun Jin, Guangqiang Gao, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Albert Starr pages 608-613 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (333 KB)
Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Prospective randomized comparison of CarboMedics and St. Jude Medical bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses: Ten-year follow-up Alan J. Bryan, Chris A. Rogers, Kate Bayliss, Jan Wild, Gianni D. Angelini pages 614-622.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (354 KB)
Discussion page 622 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (37 KB)
Does off-pump or minimally invasive coronary artery bypass reduce mortality, morbidity, and resource utilization when compared with percutaneous coronary intervention? A meta-analysis of randomized trials Daniel Bainbridge, Davy Cheng, Janet Martin, Richard Novick, The Evidence-based Peri-operative Clinical Outcomes Research (EPiCOR) Group pages 623-631 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (344 KB)
Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Over two decades of pediatric heart transplantation: How has survival changed?, 31 January 2007 David L.S. Morales, William J. Dreyer, Susan W. Denfield, Jeffrey S. Heinle, E. Dean McKenzie, Daniel E. Graves, Jack F. Price, Jeffrey A. Towbin, O.H. Frazier, Denton A. Cooley, Charles D. Fraser pages 632-639 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (620 KB)
Discussion, 31 January 2007 pages 637-639 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (412 KB)
Pulmonary valve cusp augmentation with autologous pericardium may improve early outcome for tetralogy of Fallot Petros Anagnostopoulos, Anthony Azakie, Shobha Natarajan, Nelson Alphonso, Michael M. Brook, Tom R. Karl pages 640-647 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (246 KB)
Discussion pages 646-647 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (50 KB)
Cerebral perfusion and oxygenation after the Norwood procedure: Comparison of right ventricle–pulmonary artery conduit with modified Blalock–Taussig shunt Barry D. Kussman, Kimberlee Gauvreau, James A. DiNardo, Jane W. Newburger, Andrew S. Mackie, Karen L. Booth, Pedro J. del Nido, Stephen J. Roth, Peter C. Laussen pages 648-655 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (178 KB)
Comparative study of single- and double-patch techniques for sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection Anand P. Iyer, Krishnamanohar Somanrema, Sameet Pathak, Prashant Y. Manjunath, Suraj Pradhan, Shyam Krishnan pages 656-659 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (663 KB)
Indication for initiation of mechanical circulatory support impacts survival of infants with shunted single-ventricle circulation supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Catherine K. Allan, Ravi R. Thiagarajan, Pedro J. del Nido, Stephen J. Roth, Melvin C. Almodovar, Peter C. Laussen pages 660-667 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (231 KB)
Female gender increases the risk of death during hospitalization for pediatric cardiac surgery Harry A. Seifert, David L. Howard, Jeffrey H. Silber, David R. Jobes pages 668-675 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (106 KB)
Delayed-enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance identifies fibrous tissue in children after surgery for congenital heart disease Matthew A. Harris, Tiffanie R. Johnson, Paul M. Weinberg, Mark A. Fogel pages 676-681.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (571 KB)
Cardiopulmonary Support and Physiology
Differential effects on the mesenteric microcirculatory response to vasopressin and phenylephrine after cardiopulmonary bypass Tanveer A. Khan, Cesario Bianchi, Marc Ruel, Jun Feng, Frank W. Sellke pages 682-688 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (910 KB)
Left ventricular assist devices decrease fixed pulmonary hypertension in cardiac transplant candidates Daniel Zimpfer, Philipp Zrunek, Wilfried Roethy, Martin Czerny, Heinz Schima, Leopold Huber, Michael Grimm, Angela Rajek, Ernst Wolner, Georg Wieselthaler pages 689-695 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (194 KB)
N-acetylcysteine to ameliorate acute renal injury in a rat cardiopulmonary bypass model Jiaquan Zhu, Rong Yin, Hongtao Shao, Guohua Dong, Liguo Luo, Hua Jing pages 696-703.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (384 KB)
The effect of mannitol on oxygenation and creatine kinase MB release in patients undergoing multivessel off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery Jae Kwang Shim, Seung Ho Choi, Young Jun Oh, Chang Seok Kim, Kyung Jong Yoo, Young Lan Kwak pages 704-709 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (96 KB)
Effect of prophylactically administered edaravone during antegrade cerebral perfusion in a canine model of old cerebral infarction Takayasu Suzuki, Teruhisa Kazui, Seiji Yamamoto, Naoki Washiyama, Kazuhiro Ohkura, Kentaro Ohishi, Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar, Katsushi Yamashita, Hitoshi Terada, Kazuchika Suzuki, Satoshi Akuzawa, Michio Fujie pages 710-716 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (342 KB)
Evolving Technology
Intramyocardial delivery of CD133+ bone marrow cells and coronary artery bypass grafting for chronic ischemic heart disease: Safety and efficacy studies, 03 February 2007 Christof Stamm, Hans-Dieter Kleine, Yeong-Hoon Choi, Simone Dunkelmann, Jan-Arne Lauffs, Björn Lorenzen, Arpad David, Andreas Liebold, Christoph Nienaber, David Zurakowski, Mathias Freund, Gustav Steinhoff pages 717-725.e5 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (571 KB)
Discussion, 03 February 2007 page 725 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
Experimental repair of phrenic nerve using a polyglycolic acid and collagen tube Makoto Yoshitani, Seijun Fukuda, Shin-ichi Itoi, Shigeyuki Morino, Hiroyuki Tao, Akira Nakada, Yuji Inada, Katsuaki Endo, Tatsuo Nakamura pages 726-732.e3 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1942 KB)
General Thoracic Surgery
Wnt inhibitory factor inhibits lung cancer cell growth Jae Kim, Liang You, Zhidong Xu, Kris Kuchenbecker, Dan Raz, Biao He, David Jablons pages 733-737 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (381 KB)
Discussion page 737 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (46 KB)
The utility of positron emission tomography in staging of potentially operable carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus: Results of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0060 trial Bryan F. Meyers, Robert J. Downey, Paul A. Decker, Robert J. Keenan, Barry A. Siegel, Robert J. Cerfolio, Rodney J. Landreneau, Carolyn E. Reed, Dennis M. Balfe, Farrokh Dehdashti, Karla V. Ballman, Valerie W. Rusch, Joe B. Putnam pages 738-745.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (451 KB)
Discussion pages 744-745 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (57 KB)
Advances in positron emission tomography technology have increased the need for surgical staging in non–small cell lung cancer Benjamin Enoch Lee, Derek von Haag, Teri Lown, Derick Lau, Royce Calhoun, David Follette pages 746-752 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
Discussion pages 751-752 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (46 KB)
A novel video-assisted anatomic segmentectomy technique: Selective segmental inflation via bronchofiberoptic jet followed by cautery cutting Morihito Okada, Takeshi Mimura, Junichi Ikegaki, Hiromi Katoh, Harumi Itoh, Noriaki Tsubota pages 753-758 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (849 KB)
Pleurodesis with an autologous blood patch to prevent persistent air leaks after lobectomy Claudio Andreetti, Federico Venuta, Marco Anile, Tiziano De Giacomo, Daniele Diso, Mario Di Stasio, Erino A. Rendina, Giorgio Furio Coloni pages 759-762 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (67 KB)
Cytogenetic characterization and gene expression profiling in the rat reflux-induced esophageal tumor model Pramod Bonde, Guoping Sui, Surajit Dhara, Jiaai Wang, Apoorv Broor, Irene F. Kim, John E. Wiley, Guy Marti, Mark Duncan, Elizabeth Jaffee, Elizabeth Montgomery, Anirban Maitra, John W. Harmon pages 763-769.e10 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1540 KB)
Inhaled nitric oxide does not prevent postpneumonectomy pulmonary edema in pigs Marc Filaire, Elie Fadel, Benoît Decante, Frédéric Seccatore, Guy-Michel Mazmanian, Philippe Hervé pages 770-774 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (105 KB)
Video-assisted thoracic surgery does not reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation after pulmonary lobectomy Bernard J. Park, Hao Zhang, Valerie W. Rusch, David Amar pages 775-779 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (157 KB)
Sentinel node navigation segmentectomy for clinical stage IA non–small cell lung cancer Hiroaki Nomori, Koei Ikeda, Takeshi Mori, Hironori Kobayashi, Kazunori Iwatani, Koichi Kawanaka, Shinya Shiraishi, Toshiaki Kobayashi pages 780-785 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (158 KB)
The role of awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in spontaneous pneumothorax Eugenio Pompeo, Federico Tacconi, Davide Mineo, Tommaso Claudio Mineo pages 786-790 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (88 KB)
Cardiothoracic Transplantation
Antidonor humoral transfer induces transplant arteriosclerosis in aortic and cardiac graft models in rats Bassam Alkhatib, Caroline Freguin-Bouilland, Pierre Yves Litzler, Serge Jacquot, Françoise Lallemand, Jean Paul Henry, Christian Thuillez, Didier Plissonnier pages 791-797 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (962 KB)
Brief Communications
One-stage repair for aortic regurgitation and Kommerell diverticulum with aneurysmal right aortic arch Mamoru Munakata, Hiroyuki Itaya, Kozo Fukui, Yuichi Ono pages 798-799 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (653 KB)
Diffuse aneurysm of the thoracic aorta involving a right aberrant subclavian artery: A three-stage approach Luca Botta, Andrea Dell’Amore, Sofia Martin Suarez, Mario Parlapiano, Luigi Lovato, Rossella Fattori, Roberto Di Bartolomeo pages 800-801 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (132 KB)
Systemic thrombolysis for prosthetic valve thrombosis in the immediate postoperative period of major abdominal surgery Manuel Ruiz-Bailén, Benjamín Narbona-Carvo, José Ángel Ramos-Cuadra, Luis Rucabado-Aguilar, Carmen López-Caler, Francisco Javier Gómez-Jiménez pages 801-803 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (253 KB)
Left atrial epithelioid hemangioendothelioma Milan Lisy, Wolfram Beierlein, Hartmut Müller, Burkhard Bültmann, Gerhard Ziemer pages 803-804 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (475 KB)
In situ cyanoacrylate glue “thrombus” formation during cardiac de-airing Bari Murtuza, Amina Khalil, Rudiger Stenz, Mario Petrou pages 805-806 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (345 KB)
Mechanical valve obstruction caused by an occlusion device Ofer Merin, Dani Bitran, Daniel Fink, Esther Asher, Shuli Silberman pages 806-807 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (398 KB)
Right atrial tuberculoma: Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging Abdul M. Alkhulaifi, Cornelia S. Carr page 808 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (150 KB)
Postoperative manifestation of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with intracavitary thrombosis: Diagnostic pitfalls and conservative therapy Helmut Gulbins, Tito Chavez, Juergen Ennker pages 809-810 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (223 KB)
Left anterior descending coronary artery dissection after blunt chest trauma: Assessment by multi-detector row computed tomography Tarek Smayra, Roger Noun, Carla Tohmé-Noun pages 811-812 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (192 KB)
Successful surgical treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome associated with a divided left atrium that was diagnosed intraoperatively Yuji Naito, Yorikazu Harada, Shunji Uchita, Koki Takizawa, Gengi Satomi, Satoshi Yasukochi, Hikoro Matsui pages 813-815 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (476 KB)
Improved lung perfusion with surgical correction of pulmonary artery sling Emmanuel Le Bret, Brigitte Fauroux, Anne Sigal-Cinqualbre, Claire de Labriolle-Vaylet, Alain Batisse, Régine Roussin, Emre Belli, Alain Serraf pages 815-816 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1424 KB)
Dissection of a dilated autograft root Loes M.A. Klieverik, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg, Brigitte C.J. Elbers, Frans B.S. Oei, Lex A. van Herwerden, Ad J.J.C. Bogers pages 817-818 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (202 KB)
Thoracoscopic double aortic arch division with Harmonic scalpel: A case report Pablo Laje, Marcelo Martínez-Ferro pages 819-820 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (369 KB)
Surgical management of giant left atrial diverticulum Jonathan McGuinness, Ali Kindawi, Shaf Tajri, Kevin Walsh, Lars Nolke, Alfred E. Wood pages 820-822 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (619 KB)
Excision of an aneurysm of the left atrial appendage Parsia A. Vagefi, Modassir Choudhry, Alan D. Hilgenberg pages 822-823.e1 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (482 KB)
Successful extracorporeal life support using a new micro-diagonal pump in a child with acute laryngotracheobronchitis, lung failure, and untractable septic shock Thierry Carrel, Erich Gygax, Hans-Jürg Jenni, Bendicht Wagner pages 824-825 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (670 KB)
Triple thymoma with different histologic types Koji Kawaguchi, Noriyasu Usami, Mika Uchiyama, Simon Ito, Ayuko Yasuda, Kohei Yokoi pages 826-827 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (175 KB)
Tracheal injury during pneumonectomy: Semi-conservative treatment Salvatore Griffo, Paolo Stassano, Gaetano Fraioli, Mario Monaco, Marcellino Cicalese, Luigi Di Tommaso pages 827-828 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (195 KB)
Tension pneumopericardium and pneumothorax during spontaneous ventilation Francesco Petteruti, Paolo Stassano, Giuseppe De Luca, Luigi Di Tommaso, Antonella Luciano, Paolo Pepino pages 829-830 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (217 KB)
Intravenous leiomyomatosis extending from the inferior caval vein to the pulmonary artery Giuseppe Virzì, Salvatore Ragazzi, Francesco Bussichella, Placido D’Agati, Sergio Caputo, Francesco Scaravilli, Diego Piazza pages 831-832 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (330 KB)
A different surgical approach for an intrathoracic expanding hematoma Kalliopi Athanassiadi, Hans-Peter Reiffen, Nicolas Dickgreber, Florian Laenger, Christa-Maria Eschenbruch, Matthias Wilchelmi, Axel Haverich pages 832-834 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (753 KB)
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