ARTICLES:

EP Eypasch, TR DeMeester, RR Klingman, and HJ Stein

Physiologic assessment and surgical management of diffuse esophageal spasm
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 859-868. [Abstract]  

JD Urschel, TA Horan, and HW Unruh

Plasma cell granuloma of the lung
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 870-875. [Abstract]  

M Seki, K Nakagawa, S Tsuchiya, T Matsubara, I Kinoshita, SY Weng, and E Tsuchiya

Surgical treatment of pulmonary metastases from uterine cervical cancer. Operation method by lung tumor size
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 876-881. [Abstract]  

A Bisson, P Bonnette, NB el Kadi, M Leroy, A Colchen, C Personne, L Toty, and P Herzog

Tracheal sleeve resection for iatrogenic stenoses (subglottic laryngeal and tracheal)
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 882-887. [Abstract]  

EA Rendina, F Venuta, and C Ricci

Effects of low-dose steroids on bronchial healing after sleeve resection. A clinical study
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 888-891. [Abstract]  

P Macchiarini, G Fontanini, JM Hardin, R Pingitore, and CA Angeletti

Most peripheral, node-negative, non-small-cell lung cancers have low proliferative rates and no intratumoral and peritumoral blood and lymphatic vessel invasion. Rationale for treatment with wedge resection alone
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 892-899. [Abstract]  

JT Brodsky, MS Gordon, SI Hajdu, and M Burt

Desmoid tumors of the chest wall. A locally recurrent problem
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 900-903. [Abstract]  

SB Albanese, A Carotti, RM Di Donato, E Mazzera, CJ Troconis, S Giannico, S Picardo, and C Marcelletti

Bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis in patients under two years of age
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 904-909. [Abstract]  

JA Hawkins, WW Bailey, T Dillon, and DC Schwartz

Midterm results with cryopreserved allograft valved conduits from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 910-916. [Abstract]  

T Miura, S Nakano, Y Shimazaki, J Kobayashi, H Hirose, T Sano, H Matsuda, and Y Kawashima

Evaluation of right ventricular function by regional wall motion analysis in patients after correction of tetralogy of Fallot. Comparison of transventricular and nontransventricular repairs
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 917-923. [Abstract]  

DC McGiffin, PB McGiffin, AJ Galbraith, and RB Cross

Aortic wall stress profile after repair of coarctation of the aorta. It is related to subsequent true aneurysm formation?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 924-931. [Abstract]  

G Mellgren, LG Friberg, and S Bjorkerud

Can we predict the long-term function of the subclavian flap angioplasty?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 932-937. [Abstract]  

AJ Razzouk, RM Freedom, AJ Cohen, WG Williams, GA Trusler, JG Coles, PE Burrows, and IM Rebeyka

The recognition, identification of morphologic substrate, and treatment of subaortic stenosis after a Fontan operation. An analysis of twelve patients
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 938-944. [Abstract]  

G Rizzoli, A Mazzucco, F Maizza, L Daliento, M Rubino, V Tursi, and D Scalia

Does Down syndrome affect prognosis of surgically managed atrioventricular canal defects?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 945-953. [Abstract]  

S Bharati, R Karp, and M Lev

The conduction system in truncus arteriosus and its surgical significance. A study of five cases
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 954-960. [Abstract]  

C Blanche, SS Khan, JM Matloff, A Chaux, MA DeRobertis, LS Czer, RM Kass, and TP Tsai

Results of early repair of ventricular septal defect after an acute myocardial infarction
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 961-965. [Abstract]  

JD Fonger, XM Yang, RA Cohen, CC Haudenschild, and RJ Shemin

Impaired relaxation of the human mammary artery after temporary clamping
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 966-971. [Abstract]  

JA van Son, G Tavilla, and L Noyez

Detrimental sequelae on the wall of the internal mammary artery caused by hydrostatic dilation with diluted papaverine solution
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 972-976. [Abstract]  

GK Jett, RA Guyton, CR Hatcher, Jr, and PW Abel

Inhibition of human internal mammary artery contractions. An in vitro study of vasodilators
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 977-982. [Abstract]  

DA Goor, M Golan, Y Bar-El, M Modan, A Lusky, J Rozenman, and R Mohr

Synergism between infarct-borne left ventricular dysfunction and cardiomegaly in increasing the risk of coronary bypass surgery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 983-989. [Abstract]  

S Westaby, A Parry, CR Grebenik, R Pillai, and P Lamont

Combined cardiac and abdominal aortic aneurysm operations. The dual operation on cardiopulmonary bypass
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 990-995. [Abstract]  

SW Downing, EB Savage, JS Streicher, DK Bogen, GS Tyson, and LH Edmunds, Jr

The stretched ventricle. Myocardial creep and contractile dysfunction after acute nonischemic ventricular distention
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 996-1005. [Abstract]  

SA Burchell, FG Spinale, FA Crawford, R Tanaka, and MR Zile

Effects of chronic tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy on the beta- adrenergic receptor system
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1006-1012. [Abstract]  

Y Louagie, P Noirhomme, E Aranguis, P Eucher, P Vanruyssevelt, M Buche, R Dion, P Jaumin, JC Schoevaerdts, and CH Chalant

Use of the Carpentier-Edwards porcine bioprosthesis: assessment of a patient selection policy
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1013-1024. [Abstract]  

A Kenny, J Woods, CA Fuller, L Sharples, DL Stone, FC Wells, and LM Shapiro

Hemodynamic evaluation of the Monostrut and spherical disc Bjork-Shiley aortic valve prosthesis with Doppler echocardiography
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1025-1028. [Abstract]  

N Hirata, T Sakakibara, Y Shimazaki, S Watanabe, F Nomura, H Akamatsu, J Sasaki, K Kodama, S Nakano, and Y Kawashima

Preoperative and postoperative right ventricular function during exercise in patients with mitral stenosis
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1029-1034. [Abstract]  

Y Mahomed, RD King, D Zipes, WM Miles, LS Klein, and JW Brown

Surgery for atrioventricular node reentry tachycardia. Results with surgical skeletonization of the atrioventricular node and discrete perinodal cryosurgery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1035-1044. [Abstract]  

WL Holman, JK Kirklin, and AD Pacifico

Quantitation of mapping uncertainty in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Implications for anatomic characterization and surgical division of accessory atrioventricular connections
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1045-1052. [Abstract]  

L van Erven, TG van Leeuwen, MJ Post, MJ van der Veen, E Velema, and C Borst

Mid-infrared pulsed laser ablation of the arterial wall. Mechanical origin of "acoustic" wall damage and its effect on wall healing
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1053-1059. [Abstract]  

VA Starnes, NJ Lewiston, H Luikart, J Theodore, EB Stinson, and NE Shumway

Current trends in lung transplantation. Lobar transplantation and expanded use of single lungs
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1060-1065. [Abstract]  

S Fujino, S Inoue, N Yamashita, and A Mori

An experimental study on direct revascularization of bronchial circulation by microvascular anastomosis
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1067-1074. [Abstract]  

JD Puskas, T Hirai, N Christie, E Mayer, AS Slutsky, and GA Patterson

Reliable thirty-hour lung preservation by donor lung hyperinflation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1075-1083. [Abstract]  

GT Daughters, WH Frist, EL Alderman, GC Derby, NB Ingels, Jr, and DC Miller

Effects of the pericardium on left ventricular diastolic filling and systolic performance early after cardiac operations
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1084-1091. [Abstract]  

PJ Murphy, C Connery, GL Hicks, Jr, and N Blumberg

Homologous blood transfusion as a risk factor for postoperative infection after coronary artery bypass graft operations
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1092-1099. [Abstract]  

A Schittek, GB Bennink, DA Cooley, and LA Langford

Spinal cord protection with intravenous nimodipine. A functional and morphologic evaluation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1100-1105. [Abstract]  

S Takamoto, T Matsuda, M Harada, S Miyata, and Y Shimamura

Simple hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion during aortic arch replacement. A preliminary report on two successful cases
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1106-1109. [Abstract]  

AM Gillinov, EA Davis, WE Curtis, CL Schleien, RC Koehler, TJ Gardner, RJ Traystman, and DE Cameron

Cardiopulmonary bypass and the blood-brain barrier. An experimental study
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1110-1115. [Abstract]  

DJ O'Brien, RM Bauer, H Yarandi, DG Knauf, P Bramblett, and JA Alexander

Patient memory before and after cardiac operations
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1116-1124. [Abstract]  

K Morita, K Koyanagi, Y Sakamoto, S Horikoshi, M Matsui, and T Arai

Full-thickness dynamic cardiomyoplasty of the left ventricle with free revascularized latissimus dorsi myografts. An experimental feasibility study
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1125-1134. [Abstract]  

JS Wang, CY Lin, WT Hung, RA Thisted, and RB Karp

In vitro effects of aprotinin on activated clotting time measured with different activators
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1135-1140. [Abstract]  

F Beyersdorf, M Kirsh, GD Buckberg, and BS Allen

Warm glutamate/aspartate-enriched blood cardioplegic solution for perioperative sudden death
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1141-1147. [Abstract]  

RS Downey, WS Weintraub, EL Jones, RB Conn, and T Ash

Effect of an oxygen-enriched solution and multiple dosing of antegrade crystalloid cardioplegic solution on myocardial metabolism during coronary artery bypass graft operations
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1148-1147. [Abstract]  

N Hirata, S Nakano, K Taniguchi, M Kaneko, R Matsuwaka, T Takahashi, K Sakai, Y Shimazaki, H Matsuda, and Y Kawashima

Assessment of regional and transmural myocardial perfusion by means of intraoperative myocardial contrast echocardiography during coronary artery bypass grafting
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1158-1166. [Abstract]  

LETTERS:

FL Hanley

Invited letter concerning: the influence of paracardiac structures and conditions on cardiac performance in the postcardiotomy period
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1167-1169.  

A Verdant

Rupture of the thoracic aorta: where is the expected improvement in surgical treatment?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1169-1171.  

W Smith

Beta-blocking drug prophylaxis after coronary artery bypass operations
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1171-1172.  

RM Ungerleider

Invited letter concerning: right ventricular function after transatrial versus transventricular repair of tetralogy of Fallot
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1173-1174.  

DR Schuch, PB Kelly, Jr, MT Ingram, JO Koenig, R DeFelice, SE Marriott, L Fernando, and P Holland

Hepatitis C--importance of screening the organ donor preoperatively
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1174-1175.  

RB Shepard

Invited letter concerning: the effect of extraanatomic bypass on aortic input impedance studied in open chest dogs: should the vascular prosthesis be compliant to unload the left ventricle?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 1175-1178.  

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