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Editorial
The quest to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonatal arch reconstruction: The perfusion techniques we use and why we believe in them Richard G. Ohye, Caren S. Goldberg, Janet Donohue, Jennifer C. Hirsch, Michael Gaies, Marshall L. Jacobs, James G. Gurney, Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and Discovery Investigators pages 803-806 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
General Thoracic Surgery
Gender difference in survival of resected non–small cell lung cancer: Histology-related phenomenon? Jee Won Chang, Hisao Asamura, Riken Kawachi, Shun-ichi Watanabe pages 807-812 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (388 KB)
Repair of massive stent-induced tracheoesophageal fistula, 19 January 2009 Yong Han, Kun Liu, Xiaofei Li, Xiaoping Wang, Yongan Zhou, Zhongping Gu, Qunfeng Ma, Tao Jiang, Lijun Huang, Tao Zhang, Qingshu Cheng pages 813-817 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (295 KB)
Laryngeal split and rib cartilage interpositional grafting: Treatment option for glottic/subglottic stenosis in adults, 19 January 2009 Ricardo Mingarini Terra, Hélio Minamoto, Felipe Carneiro, Paulo Manuel Pego–Fernandes, Fábio Biscegli Jatene pages 818-823 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (257 KB)
Exogenous surfactant attenuation of ischemia–reperfusion injury in the lung through alteration of inflammatory and apoptotic factors Bart P. van Putte, Pieter M. Cobelens, Niels van der Kaaij, Burkhard Lachmann, Annemieke Kavelaars, Cobi J. Heijnen, Jozef Kesecioglu pages 824-828 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (339 KB)
Differential gene expression profiling of esophageal adenocarcinoma Zane T. Hammoud, Sunil Badve, Qianqian Zhao, Lang Li, Romil Saxena, Mangesh A. Thorat, Akira Morimiya, Karen M. Rieger, Kenneth A. Kesler pages 829-834 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (112 KB)
Intraoperative pleural lavage cytology after lung resection as an independent prognostic factor for staging lung cancer, 12 January 2009 Yasushi Shintani, Mitsunori Ohta, Teruo Iwasaki, Naoki Ikeda, Takashi Kanou, Emiko Tomita, Katsuhiro Nakagawa, Tsutomu Yasumitsu, Yuko Ohno pages 835-839 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Impact of prior percutaneous coronary intervention on the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery: A multicenter analysis, 19 January 2009 Parwis Massoudy, Matthias Thielmann, Nils Lehmann, Anja Marr, Georg Kleikamp, Ariane Maleszka, Armin Zittermann, Reiner Körfer, Miriam Radu, Arno Krian, Jens Litmathe, Emmeran Gams, Ömer Sezer, Hans Scheld, Wolfgang Schiller, Armin Welz, Guido Dohmen, Rüdiger Autschbach, Ingo Slottosch, Thorsten Wahlers, Markus Neuhäuser, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, Heinz Jakob pages 840-845 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Increased mortality and perioperative complications in patients with previous elective percutaneous coronary interventions undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery Nikolaos Bonaros, Diana Hennerbichler, Guy Friedrich, Alfred Kocher, Otmar Pachinger, Günther Laufer, Johannes Bonatti pages 846-852 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (185 KB)
Reduction of four-and-a-half LIM-protein 2 expression occurs in human left ventricular failure and leads to altered localization and reduced activity of metabolic enzymes Esta Bovill, Steven Westaby, Alastair Crisp, Shiney Jacobs, Tony Shaw pages 853-861 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1442 KB)
Surgical repair of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture: Risk factors of early and late death Runar Lundblad, Michel Abdelnoor, Odd R. Geiran, Jan L. Svennevig pages 862-868 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (152 KB)
Bilateral internal thoracic artery on the left side: A propensity score–matched study of impact of the third conduit on the right side, 09 February 2009 Michele Di Mauro, Marco Contini, Angela L. Iacò, Antonio Bivona, Massimo Gagliardi, Egidio Varone, Paolo Bosco, Antonio M. Calafiore pages 869-874 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Safer aortic crossclamping during short-term moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest for cardiac surgery in patients with a bad ascending aorta Yoshiyuki Takami, Kazuyoshi Tajima, Sachie Terazawa, Noritaka Okada, Kei Fujii, Yoshimasa Sakai pages 875-880 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (276 KB)
Patient outcome after aortic valve replacement with a mechanical or biological prosthesis: Weighing lifetime anticoagulant-related event risk against reoperation risk, 26 February 2009 Martijn W.A. van Geldorp, W.R. Eric Jamieson, A. Pieter Kappetein, Jian Ye, Guy J. Fradet, Marinus J.C. Eijkemans, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg pages 881-886.e5 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (185 KB)
Why is the surgical ventricular restoration operation effective for ischemic cardiomyopathy? Geometric analysis with magnetic resonance imaging of changes in regional ventricular function after surgical ventricular restoration, 27 January 2009 Hsi-Yu Yu, Yih-Sharng Chen, Wen-Yih Tseng, Nai-Shin Chi, Chih-Hsien Wang, Shoei-Shen Wang, Fang-Yue Lin pages 887-894 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (710 KB) | Add-Ons
Study of the factors related to atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: A search for a marker to predict the occurrence of atrial fibrillation before surgical intervention, 02 February 2009 Akira Sezai, Mitsumasa Hata, Tetsuya Niino, Yuji Kasamaki, Toshiko Nakai, Atsushi Hirayama, Kazutomo Minami pages 895-900 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (186 KB)
Does preoperative atrial fibrillation increase the risk for mortality and morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting? Niv Ad, Scott D. Barnett, Constance K. Haan, Sean M. O'Brien, Sarah Milford–Beland, Alan M. Speir pages 901-906 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Congenital Heart Disease
Decellularization reduces calcification while improving both durability and 1-year functional results of pulmonary homograft valves in juvenile sheep, 23 February 2009 Richard A. Hopkins, Alyce Linthurst Jones, Lloyd Wolfinbarger, Mark A. Moore, Arthur A. Bert, Gary K. Lofland pages 907-913.e4 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (795 KB)
Valved stents for transapical pulmonary valve replacement, 22 December 2008 Christoph H. Huber, Michel Hurni, Victor Tsang, Ludwig K. von Segesser pages 914-918 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (245 KB)
Transannular patching is a valid alternative for tetralogy of Fallot and complete atrioventricular septal defect repair, 22 December 2008 Gianluca Brancaccio, Guido Michielon, Sergio Filippelli, Gianluigi Perri, Duccio Di Carlo, Fiore S. Iorio, Gianluca Oricchio, Roberta Iacobelli, Antonio Amodeo, Roberto M. Di Donato pages 919-923 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (209 KB)
Surgical management of multiple ventricular septal defects: The role of the felt sandwich technique, 22 December 2008 Naoki Yoshimura, Hironori Matsuhisa, Shingo Otaka, Junichiro Kitahara, Hirohisa Murakami, Keiichiro Uese, Fukiko Ichida, Takuro Misaki pages 924-928 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (163 KB)
Perventricular device closure of muscular ventricular septal defects on beating hearts: Initial experience in eight children, 22 December 2008 Changping Gan, Ke Lin, Qi An, Hong Tang, Haibo Song, Raphael C. Lui, Kaiyu Tao, Zhongyun Zhuang, Yingkang Shi pages 929-933 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (205 KB)
Prospective longitudinal study of coagulation profiles in children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome from stage I through Fontan completion, 23 February 2009 Kirsten C. Odegard, David Zurakowski, James A. DiNardo, Robert A. Castro, Francis X. McGowan, Ellis J. Neufeld, Peter C. Laussen pages 934-941 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (204 KB)
Evolving Technology
Surgical ventricular reconstruction in mice: Elucidating potential targets for combined molecular/surgical intervention, 12 January 2009 Che-Chung Yeh, Deepak Malhotra, Hongzhe Li, Susan Nicholas, Richard Tu, Michael J. Mann pages 942-949 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (817 KB)
Aortic root morphology in patients undergoing percutaneous aortic valve replacement: Evidence of aortic root remodeling, 23 February 2009 Mateen Akhtar, E. Murat Tuzcu, Samir R. Kapadia, Lars G. Svensson, Roy K. Greenberg, Eric E. Roselli, Sandra Halliburton, Vikram Kurra, Paul Schoenhagen, Srikanth Sola pages 950-956 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (309 KB)
Tagged cine magnetic resonance imaging with a finite element model can predict the severity of retrosternal adhesions prior to redo cardiac surgery, 23 February 2009 Ichiro Yoshioka, Yoshikatsu Saiki, Azusa Ichinose, Kei Takase, Shoki Takahashi, Toshiro Ohashi, Masaaki Sato, Koichi Tabayashi pages 957-962 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (258 KB)
Direct epicardial shock wave therapy improves ventricular function and induces angiogenesis in ischemic heart failure Daniel Zimpfer, Seyedhossein Aharinejad, Johannes Holfeld, Anita Thomas, Julia Dumfarth, Raphael Rosenhek, Martin Czerny, Wolfgang Schaden, Mathias Gmeiner, Ernst Wolner, Michael Grimm pages 963-970 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (499 KB)
Cardiopulmonary Support
Early planned institution of biventricular mechanical circulatory support results in improved outcomes compared with delayed conversion of a left ventricular assist device to a biventricular assist device J. Raymond Fitzpatrick, John R. Frederick, William Hiesinger, Vivian M. Hsu, Ryan C. McCormick, Elliott D. Kozin, Carine M. Laporte, Mary Lou O'Hara, Elan Howell, Deborah Dougherty, Jeffrey E. Cohen, Kevin W. Southerland, Jessica L. Howard, E. Carter Paulson, Michael A. Acker, Rohinton J. Morris, Y. Joseph Woo pages 971-977 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (200 KB)
Hypoxic reoxygenation during initial reperfusion attenuates cardiac dysfunction and limits ischemia–reperfusion injury after cardioplegic arrest in a porcine model U. Abdel-Rahman, P. Risteski, K. Tizi, S. Kerscher, S. Bejati, K. Zwicker, M. Scholz, U. Brandt, A. Moritz pages 978-982 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
A semiquantitative analysis of reactive astrogliosis demonstrates its correlation with the number of intact motor neurons after transient spinal cord ischemia, 22 December 2008 Satoru Wakasa, Norihiko Shiiya, Tsuyoshi Tachibana, Tomonori Ooka, Yoshiro Matsui pages 983-990 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (854 KB)
Cyclophosphamide protects against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats: One of the therapeutic targets is high sensitivity C-reactive protein, 27 January 2009 Qi-qi Wang, Yuan-gang Qiu, Yu-juan Zhu, Jian-hua Zhu, Li-hong Wang, Xiao-sheng Hu, Shen-jiang Hu, Liang-rong Zheng, Qian-min Tao, Fu-rong Zhang, Yun Zhang pages 991-996 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (416 KB)
Diazoxide protects myocardial mitochondria, metabolism, and function during cardiac surgery: A double-blind randomized feasibility study of diazoxide-supplemented cardioplegia, 23 February 2009 Marek A. Deja, Marcin Malinowski, Krzysztof S. Gołba, Maciej Kajor, Tomasz Lebda-Wyborny, Damian Hudziak, Wojciech Domaradzki, Dariusz Szurlej, Andrzej Bończyk, Jolanta Biernat, Stanisław Woś pages 997-1004.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (313 KB)
Improved myocardial protection in the failing heart by selective endothelin-A receptor blockade, 13 February 2009 Karola Trescher, Michael Bauer, Wolfgang Dietl, Seth Hallström, Nikolaus Wick, Margarita Wolfsberger, Robert Ullrich, Günther Jürgens, Ernst Wolner, Bruno K. Podesser pages 1005-1011.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (420 KB)
Cardiothoracic Transplantation
The role of cerebral hyperperfusion in postoperative neurologic dysfunction after left ventricular assist device implantation for end-stage heart failure Katherine Lietz, Kevin Brown, Syed S. Ali, Monica Colvin-Adams, Andrew J. Boyle, David Anderson, Alan D. Weinberg, Leslie W. Miller, Soon Park, Ranjit John, Ronald M. Lazar pages 1012-1019 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (294 KB)
Brief Communications
Clinical
Coronary stent disease: When will enough be enough?, 09 June 2008 Igor E. Konstantinov, Pankaj Saxena, Jaffar Shehatha pages 1020-1021 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (118 KB)
Pneumothorax in two siblings: Is there a genetic basis for recurrence?, 06 May 2008 John Henderson, Pradeep Narayan, Sarah F. Smithson, Anthony Morgan pages 1021-1022 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (117 KB)
Accidental perforation of the left ventricle with a Bonanno catheter, 27 May 2008 Sanjay Asopa, Srikanth Iyenger, Clinton T. Lloyd, Ivan Brown, Clifford W. Barlow pages 1023-1024 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (116 KB)
Give the patient another chance: Peratrial device closure of a secundum atrial septal defect that failed percutaneous device closure, 21 May 2008 Kai-yu Tao, Qi An, Chang-ping Gan, Hong Tang, Yuan Feng, Hai-bo Song pages 1024-1027 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (328 KB)
Stent graft coarctation after frozen elephant trunk procedure: An unusual complication, 21 May 2008 Davide Pacini, Alessandro Armaro, Luca Di Marco, Vincenzo Russo, Roberto Di Bartolomeo pages 1027-1029.e1 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (762 KB)
Technical
A novel surgical approach to left main coronary artery giant aneurysm thrombosis in a child with a history of Kawasaki disease, 06 May 2008 Jay D. Pruetz, Masato Takahashi, Brian L. Reemtsen, Vaughn A. Starnes pages 1030-1032 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (250 KB)
Resection and reconstruction of the roof of the coronary sinus for an unusually attached left atrial myxoma, 06 May 2008 Igor E. Konstantinov, Pankaj Saxena, Trenton Barrett, Graham Jenkins pages 1032-1034 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (531 KB)
Retrosternal adhesiolysis through an anterior minithoracotomy: A novel approach facilitating complete median redo sternotomy with a patent internal thoracic artery graft, 21 May 2008 Issam Ismail, Ruoyu Zhang, Kristina Ringe, Stefan Fischer, Axel Haverich pages 1034-1035 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (216 KB)
Letters to the Editor
Why is freedom from atrial fibrillation still lower with endoscopic pulmonary vein isolation than with the Cox maze III procedure? Bachar El Oumeiri, Alain Jean Poncelet, Gebrine El Khoury page 1036 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (48 KB)
Reply to the Editor Alaaddin Yilmaz, Bart P. van Putte, Wim-Jan Van Boven pages 1036-1037 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (56 KB)
Meetings and Courses
Meetings and Courses pages 1038-1040 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (83 KB)
Announcements
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Volunteer Leadership and Senior Staff Disclosure Statement pages 1041-1042 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (47 KB)
Announcement of 2009 Annual Meeting page 1043 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (38 KB)
AATS Meetings and Sponsored Events page 1044 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (33 KB)
AATS Online Award Applications Now Available on www.aats.org page 1044 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (33 KB)
The Western Thoracic Surgical Association
Announcement of 2009 Annual Meeting page 1044 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
Applications for Membership page 1044 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (33 KB)
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Notices page 1045 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
Requirements for Maintenance of Certification page 1045 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (36 KB)
The Foundation for Accelerated Vascular Research Annual Wylie Scholar Award, Application Deadline March 16, 2009 page 1045 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (36 KB)
Frontmatter
Condensed Contents pages A5-A6 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (127 KB)
Table of Contents pages A13-A27 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (163 KB)
JTCVS Disclosure Statement page A31 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (126 KB)
Information for Readers page A32 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
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