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Expert Commentary
A cancer staging primer: Esophagus and esophagogastric junction Thomas W. Rice, Eugene H. Blackstone, Valerie W. Rusch pages 527-529 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (517 KB)
Congenital Heart Disease
Optimal flow rate for antegrade cerebral perfusion Takashi Sasaki, Shoichi Tsuda, R. Kirk Riemer, Chandra Ramamoorthy, V. Mohan Reddy, Frank L. Hanley pages 530-535 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (117 KB)
Discussion page 535 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (38 KB)
The Ross–Yacoub procedure for aneurysmal autograft roots: A strategy to preserve autologous pulmonary valves, 21 October 2009 Giovanni Battista Luciani, Francesca Viscardi, Mara Pilati, Antonia Maria Prioli, Giuseppe Faggian, Alessandro Mazzucco pages 536-542 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (720 KB)
Brain immaturity is associated with brain injury before and after neonatal cardiac surgery with high-flow bypass and cerebral oxygenation monitoring, 12 November 2009 Dean B. Andropoulos, Jill V. Hunter, David P. Nelson, Stephen A. Stayer, Ann R. Stark, E. Dean McKenzie, Jeffrey S. Heinle, Daniel E. Graves, Charles D. Fraser pages 543-556 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (415 KB)
Larger aortic reconstruction corresponds to diminished left pulmonary artery size in patients with single-ventricle physiology, 02 November 2009 Lakshmi P. Dasi, Kartik S. Sundareswaran, Colleen Sherwin, Diane de Zelicourt, Kirk Kanter, Mark A. Fogel, Ajit P. Yoganathan pages 557-561 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (388 KB)
Outcomes of the bidirectional Glenn procedure in patients less than 3 months of age, 12 November 2009 Orlando Petrucci, Philip R. Khoury, Peter B. Manning, Pirooz Eghtesady pages 562-568 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (222 KB)
Lesion-specific outcomes in neonates undergoing congenital heart surgery are related predominantly to patient and management factors rather than institution or surgeon experience: A Congenital Heart Surgeons Society Study, 12 November 2009 Tara Karamlou, Brian W. McCrindle, Eugene H. Blackstone, Sally Cai, Richard A. Jonas, Scott M. Bradley, David A. Ashburn, Christopher A. Caldarone, William G. Williams pages 569-577.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (636 KB)
General Thoracic Surgery
Evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes with endobronchial ultrasound: The thoracic surgeon's perspective Rafael S. Andrade, Shawn S. Groth, Natasha M. Rueth, Jonathan D'Cunha, Stefan E. Pambuccian, Michael A. Maddaus pages 578-583 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (137 KB)
Discussion pages 582-583 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (46 KB)
Nonoperative thoracic duct embolization for traumatic thoracic duct leak: Experience in 109 patients, 30 December 2009 Maxim Itkin, John C. Kucharczuk, Andrew Kwak, Scott O. Trerotola, Larry R. Kaiser pages 584-590 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (697 KB)
Discussion, 30 December 2009 pages 589-590 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Modulation of growth in human esophageal adenocarcinoma cells by group IIa secretory phospholipase A2 David Mauchley, Xianzhong Meng, Thomas Johnson, David A. Fullerton, Michael J. Weyant pages 591-599 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1104 KB)
Discussion page 599 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (40 KB)
Sutureless pneumostasis using bioabsorbable mesh and glue during major lung resection for cancer: Who are the best candidates?, 05 August 2009 Kazuhiro Ueda, Toshiki Tanaka, Tao-Sheng Li, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Kimikazu Hamano pages 600-605 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (138 KB)
Bilobectomy for non–small cell lung cancer: A search for clinical factors that may affect perioperative morbidity and long-term survival, 26 August 2009 Anthony W. Kim, L. Penfield Faber, William H. Warren, Neha D. Shah, Sanjib Basu, Michael J. Liptay pages 606-611 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (309 KB)
Determination of the minimum number of lymph nodes to examine to maximize survival in patients with esophageal carcinoma: Data from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results database, 26 August 2009 Shawn S. Groth, Beth A. Virnig, Bryan A. Whitson, Todd E. DeFor, Zhong-ze Li, Todd M. Tuttle, Michael A. Maddaus pages 612-620 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (511 KB)
Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Preoperative very short-term, high-dose erythropoietin administration diminishes blood transfusion rate in off-pump coronary artery bypass: A randomized blind controlled study, 30 December 2009 Luca Weltert, Stefano D'Alessandro, Saverio Nardella, Fabiana Girola, Alessandro Bellisario, Daniele Maselli, Ruggero De Paulis pages 621-627 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (128 KB)
Discussion, 30 December 2009 pages 626-627 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (47 KB)
Is robotic mitral valve repair a reproducible approach?, 28 December 2009 Wen Cheng, Gregory P. Fontana, Michele A. De Robertis, James Mirocha, Lawrence S.C. Czer, Robert M. Kass, Alfredo Trento pages 628-633 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (111 KB)
Apical myectomy: A new surgical technique for management of severely symptomatic patients with apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Hartzell V. Schaff, Morgan L. Brown, Joseph A. Dearani, Martin D. Abel, Steve R. Ommen, Paul Sorajja, A. Jamil Tajik, Rick A. Nishimura pages 634-640 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (614 KB)
Discussion page 640 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (36 KB)
Is conventional aortic arch surgery justifiable in octogenarians? Kenji Minatoya, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Hiroaki Sasaki, Hiroshi Tanaka, Junjiro Kobayashi, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Soichiro Kitamura pages 641-645 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (172 KB)
Selective endothelin-1 receptor type A inhibition in subjects undergoing cardiac surgery with preexisting left ventricular dysfunction: Influence on early postoperative hemodynamics, 14 January 2010 John M. Toole, John S. Ikonomidis, Wilson Y. Szeto, James L. Zellner, John Mulcahy, Rachael L. Deardorff, Francis G. Spinale pages 646-654 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (174 KB)
A novel approach to prevent spinal cord ischemia: Inoue stent graft with a side branch of small caliber for the reconstruction of the artery of Adamkiewicz, 09 December 2009 Takeshi Shimamoto, Akira Marui, Yoshimasa Nagata, Mitsuru Sato, Naritatsu Saito, Takahide Takeda, Makiko Ueda, Tadashi Ikeda, Ryuzo Sakata, Kanji Inoue pages 655-659 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1897 KB)
Aortic valve reconstruction in myxomatous degeneration of aortic valves: Are fenestrations a risk factor for repair failure?, 19 August 2009 Hans-Joachim Schäfers, Frank Langer, Petra Glombitza, Takashi Kunihara, Roland Fries, Diana Aicher pages 660-664 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (187 KB)
Homograft aortic root replacement in native or prosthetic active infective endocarditis: Twenty-year single-center experience, 22 September 2009 Michele Musci, Yuguo Weng, Michael Hübler, Aref Amiri, Miralem Pasic, Susanne Kosky, Julia Stein, Henryk Siniawski, Roland Hetzer pages 665-673 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (408 KB)
Skeletonized internal thoracic artery harvesting reduces chest wall dysesthesia after coronary bypass surgery, 23 September 2009 Phuong L. Markman, Michael A. Rowland, Jee-Yoong Leong, Juliana Van Der Merwe, Elsdon Storey, Silvana Marasco, Justin Negri, Michael Bailey, Franklin L. Rosenfeldt pages 674-679 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (510 KB)
Perioperative Management
Reduction in incidence of deep sternal wound infections: Random or real?, 17 December 2009 Evan Matros, Sary F. Aranki, Lauren R. Bayer, Siobhan McGurk, Jennifer Neuwalder, Dennis P. Orgill pages 680-685 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (207 KB)
The use of spirometry testing prior to cardiac surgery may impact the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk prediction score: A prospective study in a cohort of patients at high risk for chronic lung disease, 11 December 2009 Niv Ad, Linda Henry, Linda Halpin, Sharon Hunt, Scott Barnett, Pamela Crippen, Susan de Bullet, James Lamberti pages 686-691 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (181 KB)
Urinary proteomics before and after extracorporeal circulation in patients with and without acute kidney injury Fabienne Aregger, Christiane Pilop, Dominik E. Uehlinger, René Brunisholz, Thierry P. Carrel, Felix J. Frey, Brigitte M. Frey pages 692-700 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (540 KB)
A multicenter randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility of testing modified ultrafiltration as a blood conservation technology in cardiac surgery Munir Boodhwani, Andrew Hamilton, Benoit de Varennes, Thierry Mesana, K. Williams, George A. Wells, H. Nathan, Jean Yves Dupuis, A. Babaev, P. Wells, Fraser D. Rubens pages 701-706 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Evolving Technology/Basic Science
The successful application of simulation-based training in thoracic surgery residency, 28 December 2009 Harold M. Burkhart, Jeffrey B. Riley, Sarah E. Hendrickson, George F. Glenn, James J. Lynch, Jackie J. Arnold, Joseph A. Dearani, Hartzell V. Schaff, Thoralf M. Sundt pages 707-712 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (407 KB)
Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus and low-grade dysplasia in combination with an antireflux procedure: A new paradigm, 14 January 2010 Ricardo S. dos Santos, Costas Bizekis, Michael Ebright, Michael DeSimone, Benedict D. Daly, Hiran C. Fernando pages 713-716 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
Use of carotid–subclavian arterial bypass and thoracic endovascular aortic repair to minimize cerebral ischemia in total aortic arch reconstruction, 18 January 2010 Steve Xydas, Benjamin Wei, Hiroo Takayama, Mark Russo, Matthew Bacchetta, Craig R. Smith, Allan Stewart pages 717-722 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (307 KB)
Discussion, 18 January 2010 page 722 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (35 KB)
In vivo monitoring of function of autologous engineered pulmonary valve Danielle Gottlieb, Tandon Kunal, Sitaram Emani, Elena Aikawa, David W. Brown, Andrew J. Powell, Arthur Nedder, George C. Engelmayr, Juan M. Melero-Martin, Michael S. Sacks, John E. Mayer pages 723-731 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1149 KB)
Discussion pages 730-731 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
The novel synthetic serine protease inhibitor CU-2010 dose-dependently reduces postoperative blood loss and improves postischemic recovery after cardiac surgery in a canine model Gábor Szabó, Gábor Veres, Tamás Radovits, Humaira Haider, Nelli Krieger, Susanne Bährle, Silke Niklisch, Christiane Miesel-Gröschel, Andreas van de Locht, Matthias Karck pages 732-740 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (494 KB)
Discussion pages 739-740 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
A multicenter prospective randomized trial of a second-generation anastomotic device in coronary artery bypass surgery Lars Wiklund, Marek Setina, Katherine Tsang, Robert Cusimano, Terrence Yau pages 741-747 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (199 KB)
Discussion pages 745-747 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (51 KB)
Percutaneous pulmonary polyurethane valved stent implantation, 12 October 2009 Anja Metzner, Kenji Iino, Ulrich Steinseifer, Anselm Uebing, Wiebke de Buhr, Jochen Cremer, Georg Lutter pages 748-752 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (751 KB)
Cardiothoracic Transplantation
A 20-year experience with urgent percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass for salvage of potential survivors of refractory cardiovascular collapse Brian E. Jaski, Bryan Ortiz, Koteswara R. Alla, Sidney C. Smith, Dale Glaser, Cynthia Walsh, Suzanne Chillcott, Marcia Stahovich, Robert Adamson, Walter Dembitsky pages 753-757.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (611 KB)
Prevention of lung ischemia–reperfusion injury by short hairpin RNA–mediated caspase-3 gene silencing, 07 December 2009 Yong-Xing Zhang, Hong Fan, Yu Shi, Song-Tao Xu, Yun-Feng Yuan, Ru-Heng Zheng, Qun Wang pages 758-764 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1175 KB)
Should lung transplantation be performed for patients on mechanical respiratory support? The US experience, 20 November 2009 David P. Mason, Lucy Thuita, Edward R. Nowicki, Sudish C. Murthy, Gösta B. Pettersson, Eugene H. Blackstone pages 765-773.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (659 KB)
Brief Technique Reports
Video-assisted intercostal nerve cryoablation in managing intractable chest wall pain Ian Hunt, Donna Eaton, Omar Maiwand, Vladimir Anikin pages 774-775 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (292 KB)
The Sorin Freedom SOLO stentless aortic valve: Technique of implantation and operative results in 109 patients, 09 October 2009 Thierry Aymard, Friedrich Eckstein, Lars Englberger, Mario Stalder, Alexander Kadner, Thierry Carrel pages 775-777 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (474 KB)
Intraoperative recognition of an intracavitary left anterior descending coronary artery, 09 April 2009 Lucas H.A. Sanders, Mohamed A. Soliman Hamad, Mark A.J. Newman, Bart H. van Straten pages 777-778 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (352 KB)
Management of aortobronchial fistula developing 27 years after open aortic surgery by means of endovascular stent grafting, 27 April 2009 Stefan Hacker, Herbert Langenberger, Christina Plank, Michael Gorlitzer, Marek Ehrlich, Werner Dolak, Sören Kreuzer, Christian Loewe, Walter Klepetko, Hendrik Jan Ankersmit pages 778-780 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (408 KB)
Bronchoscopic spray cryotherapy: Assessment of safety and depth of airway injury, 07 August 2009 William S. Krimsky, Jennifer N. Broussard, Saiyad A. Sarkar, Daniel P. Harley pages 781-782 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (52 KB)
Ventricular assist device implantation in neonates: Adjustment of the BerlinHeart EXCOR arterial cannula with bovine pericardium, 06 July 2009 Tonny D.T. Tjan, Andreas Hoffmeier, Hans Heinrich Scheld, Stefan Klotz pages 783-784 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (242 KB)
Facilitated aortic root substitution after aortic valve replacement: Technique and results of the prosthesis-sparing operation, 01 June 2009 Nicola Luciani, Amedeo Anselmi, Raphael de Geest, Franco Glieca, Gianfederico Possati pages 785-787 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (299 KB)
Brief Research Reports
Treatment of irradiated poststernotomy sternal nonunion with autologous stem cell–impregnated bone matrix and sternal plating, 28 December 2009 Tomasz A. Timek, Stuart B. Goodman, Richard I. Whyte pages 788-789 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (136 KB)
Treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after cardiac surgery: Preliminary experience with fondaparinux, 06 February 2009 Federico Pappalardo, Annamara Scandroglio, Giulia Maj, Alberto Zangrillo, Armando D'Angelo pages 790-792 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (52 KB)
Online Only: Brief Clinical Reports
Giant tracheocele, 19 January 2009 Abdul Razak, Prashant H. Patil, Jaspal Singh Sahota, S. Subramanian pages e27-e28 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (527 KB)
Late embolization to the aortic arch of an Amplatzer Device used to occlude a baffle leak, 27 January 2009 Prem Venugopal, Hazem Fallouh, David Anderson pages e28-e29 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (590 KB)
Successful implantation of a Berlin Heart ventricular assist device in ventricular heart failure 23 years after Senning operation, 03 April 2009 Christoph Schmitz, Ralf Sodian, Edward Malec, Katarzyna Januszewska, Ingo Kaczmarek, Sieglinde Kofler, Christina Bruegger, Christian Kowalski, Nora Lang, Bruno Reichart pages e30-e31 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (326 KB)
Ventricular septal defect repair in an infant with severe pulmonary hypertension and preoperatively diagnosed left ventricular noncompaction, 27 March 2009 Yuki Sasaki, Tsukasa Ozawa, Hiroyuki Matsuura, Tsutomu Saji, Takeshiro Fujii, Yoshinori Watanabe, Noritsugu Shiono, Yoshinori Takanashi, Nobuya Koyama pages e31-e33 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (334 KB)
A rare case of Klebsiella pneumoniae myocardial abscess, 23 February 2009 Mohammad Abdul-Waheed, Mian Atif Yousuf, Eric W. Schneeberger, Tehmina Naz, Daniel C. Eckert, Ginger Conway, Tarek Helmy pages e34-e35 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (380 KB)
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