Scientific Achievement Award:

Thomas L. Spray
	2011 Scientific Achievement Award recipient: Marc R. de Leval, MD J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:767-768. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Point/Counterpoint:

Robert M. Sade
	Should the use of transcatheter aortic valve implantation be rationed? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:769-770. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
John E. Mayer, Jr.
	Transcatheter aortic valve implantation should be controlled and monitored by the medical profession J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:771-773. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Grayson H. Wheatley, III
	Use of transcatheter valve should not be rationed J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:774-775. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Presidential Perspectives:

John Conte
	Historical perspectives of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery: Brian B. Blades (1906–1977) J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:776-779. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Clinical Guidelines:

Coronary Revascularization Writing Group, Manesh R. Patel, Gregory J. Dehmer, John W. Hirshfeld, Peter K. Smith, John A. Spertus, Technical Panel, Frederick A. Masoudi, Gregory J. Dehmer, Manesh R. Patel, Peter K. Smith, Charles E. Chambers, T. Bruce Ferguson, Jr., Mario J. Garcia, Frederick L. Grover, David R. Holmes, Jr., Lloyd W. Klein, Marian C. Limacher, Michael J. Mack, David J. Malenka, Myung H. Park, Michael Ragosta, III, James L. Ritchie, Geoffrey A. Rose, Alan B. Rosenberg, Andrea M. Russo, Richard J. Shemin, William S. Weintraub, Appropriate Use Criteria Task Force, Michael J. Wolk, Steven R. Bailey, Pamela S. Douglas, Robert C. Hendel, Christopher M. Kramer, James K. Min, Manesh R. Patel, Leslee Shaw, Raymond F. Stainback, and Joseph M. Allen
	ACCF/SCAI/STS/AATS/AHA/ASNC/HFSA/SCCT 2012 appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization focused update: A report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Appropriate Use Criteria Task Force, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Heart Association, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:780-803. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cardiothoracic Surgical Education and Training:

Hisham M.F. Sherif
	Developing a curriculum for cardiothoracic surgical critical care: Impetus and goals J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:804-808. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

General Thoracic Surgery:

Jung Min Seo, Ho Yun Lee, Hong Kwan Kim, Yong Soo Choi, Jhingook Kim, Young Mog Shim, and Kyung Soo Lee
	Factors determining successful computed tomography–guided localization of lung nodules J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:809-814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Thomas Ng, Beth A. Ryder, Hueylan Chern, Frank W. Sellke, Jason T. Machan, David T. Harrington, and William G. Cioffi
	Leukocyte-depleted blood transfusion is associated with decreased survival in resected early-stage lung cancer J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:815-819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hiroaki Nomori, Takeshi Mori, Yotaro Izumi, Mitsutomo Kohno, Kentaro Yoshimoto, and Makoto Suzuki
	Is completion lobectomy merited for unanticipated nodal metastases after radical segmentectomy for cT1 N0 M0/pN1-2 non–small cell lung cancer? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:820-824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Seong Yong Park, Hyun-Sung Lee, Hee-Jin Jang, Jungnam Joo, Moon Soo Kim, Jong Mog Lee, and Jae Ill Zo
	Wedge bronchoplastic lobectomy for non–small cell lung cancer as an alternative to sleeve lobectomy J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:825-8313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Acquired Cardiovascular Disease:

D. Craig Miller, Eugene H. Blackstone, Michael J. Mack, Lars G. Svensson, Susheel K. Kodali, Samir Kapadia, Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, William N. Anderson, Jeffrey W. Moses, E. Murat Tuzcu, John G. Webb, Martin B. Leon, Craig R. Smith The PARTNER Trial Investigators and Patients, The PARTNER Stroke Substudy Writing Group and Executive Committee
	Transcatheter (TAVR) versus surgical (AVR) aortic valve replacement: Occurrence, hazard, risk factors, and consequences of neurologic events in the PARTNER trial J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:832-84313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:842-843. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
David L. Galbut, Paul A. Kurlansky, Ernest A. Traad, Malcolm J. Dorman, Melinda Zucker, and George Ebra
	Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting improves long-term survival in patients with reduced ejection fraction: A propensity-matched study with 30-year follow-up J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:844-8534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:852-853. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Damien J. LaPar, Carlos M. Mery, Benjamin D. Kozower, John A. Kern, Irving L. Kron, George J. Stukenborg, and Gorav Ailawadi
	The effect of surgeon volume on mortality for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:854-863. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:863. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alexander Iribarne, John D. Burgener, Kimberly Hong, Jai Raman, Shahab Akhter, Rachel Easterwood, Valluvan Jeevanandam, and Mark J. Russo
	Quantifying the incremental cost of complications associated with mitral valve surgery in the United States J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:864-872. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:870-871. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Asad A. Shah, Damian M. Craig, Jacqueline K. Sebek, Carol Haynes, Robert C. Stevens, Michael J. Muehlbauer, Christopher B. Granger, Elizabeth R. Hauser, L. Kristin Newby, Christopher B. Newgard, William E. Kraus, G. Chad Hughes, and Svati H. Shah
	Metabolic profiles predict adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:873-878. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Bradley G. Leshnower, Robert A. Guyton, Richard J. Myung, John D. Puskas, Patrick D. Kilgo, LaRonica McPherson, and Edward P. Chen
	Expanding the indications for the David V aortic root replacement: Early results J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:879-884. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Congenital Heart Disease:

Timothy Cotts, Sanjana Malviya, and Caren Goldberg
	Quality of life and perceived health status in adults with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:885-890. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jane J. Keating, Janet M. Simsic, Brian E. Kogon, Kirk R. Kanter, Jeryl Huckaby, Patrick D. Kilgo, and Paul M. Kirshbom
	Impact of early fundoplication or gastrostomy tube on midterm outcomes for patients with single ventricle J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:891-895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Sameh M. Said, Harold M. Burkhart, Hartzell V. Schaff, Frank Cetta, Jr., Sabrina D. Phillips, Roxann D. Barnes, Zhuo Li, and Joseph A. Dearani
	Single-patch, 2-patch, and caval division techniques for repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections: Does it matter? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:896-903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:902-903. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Matthew C. Schwartz, Lisa Sullivan, Meryl S. Cohen, Pierre Russo, Anitha S. John, Rong Guo, Marta Guttenberg, and Elizabeth B. Rand
	Hepatic pathology may develop before the Fontan operation in children with functional single ventricle: An autopsy study J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:904-909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cardiothoracic Transplantation:

Marc de Perrot, John T. Granton, Karen McRae, Andrew F. Pierre, Lianne G. Singer, Thomas K. Waddell, and Shaf Keshavjee
	Outcome of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension referred for lung transplantation: A 14-year single-center experience J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:910-918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:916-918. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Farhan Zafar, Muhammad S. Khan, Jeffrey S. Heinle, Iki Adachi, E. Dean McKenzie, Marc G. Schecter, George B. Mallory, and David L.S. Morales
	Does donor arterial partial pressure of oxygen affect outcomes after lung transplantation? A review of more than 12,000 lung transplants J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:919-925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:923-925. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Perioperative Management:

Steve Xydas, Christopher J. Magovern, James P. Slater, John M. Brown, III, Rami Bustami, Grant V. Parr, and Robert L. Thurer
	Implementation of a comprehensive blood conservation program can reduce blood use in a community cardiac surgery program J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:926-935. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:933-935. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Niv Ad, Linda Henry, Sharon Hunt, and Sari D. Holmes
	Do we increase the operative risk by adding the Cox Maze III procedure to aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass surgery? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:936-944. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:943-944. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Brian Lima, Edward R. Nowicki, Eugene H. Blackstone, Sarah J. Williams, Eric E. Roselli, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Bruce W. Lytle, and Lars G. Svensson
	Spinal cord protective strategies during descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the modern era: The role of intrathecal papaverine J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:945-9521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evolving Technology/Basic Science:

Antonio D. Lassaletta, Louis M. Chu, and Frank W. Sellke
	Effects of alcohol on pericardial adhesion formation in hypercholesterolemic swine J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:953-959. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Philippe Menasché
	Vodka to prevent postoperative adhesions: Another unsuspected cardiac benefit of alcohol J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:960-961. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
William Hiesinger, Matthew J. Brukman, Ryan C. McCormick, J. Raymond Fitzpatrick, III, John R. Frederick, Elaine C. Yang, Jeffrey R. Muenzer, Nicole A. Marotta, Mark F. Berry, Pavan Atluri, and Y. Joseph Woo
	Myocardial tissue elastic properties determined by atomic force microscopy after stromal cell–derived factor 1α angiogenic therapy for acute myocardial infarction in a murine model J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:962-966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edouard Sage, Olaf Mercier, Philippe Herve, Ly Tu, Philippe Dartevelle, Saadia Eddahibi, and Elie Fadel
	Right lung ischemia induces contralateral pulmonary vasculopathy in an animal model J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:967-973. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cardiothoracic Imaging:

Louis E. Samuels, Sean Curran, and Robert Carr
	Left ventricular apical papillary fibroelastoma J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:974. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Surgical Techniques:

Joseph G. Rogers, James G. Jollis, and Carmelo A. Milano
	Replacement of continuous-flow left ventricular assist device via left subcostal incision J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:975-976. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tomonobu Abe, Takafumi Terada, Rei Noda, and Hajime Sakurai
	Aortocarotid bypass at the time of central aortic repair for type A acute aortic dissections J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:976-978. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sina Ercan, Ismail Koçak, and Ferda Özkan
	Single-stage subchordal resection and reconstruction of idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis in a male patient J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:978-980. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lauren C. Kane, Winfield J. Wells, and Vaughn A. Starnes
	A novel reconstruction of the left superior vena cava J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:981-982. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Jeffrey Javidfar, Daniel Brodie, Joshua Sonett, and Matthew Bacchetta
	Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation using a single cannula in patients with pulmonary hypertension and atrial septal defects J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:982-984. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Brief Research Report:

Duc-Thang Vu, Lian Kah Ti, Lay Choo Ong, Poh Hock Neo, Chuen Neng Lee, and Theo Kofidis
	Novel sutureless mitral valve implantation method involving a bayonet insertion and release mechanism: A proof of concept study in pigs J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:985-988. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Letters to the Editor:

Mary Y. Xu, Remi Kowalski, and Yves d’Udekem
	Pulmonary artery size at the time of bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt and Fontan surgery influences long-term outcomes J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:989-990. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Keiichi Itatani and Kagami Miyaji
	Reply to the Editor J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:990. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara, Toshiteru Nagashima, and Hitoshi Igai
	The selected segmental inflation technique for pulmonary segmentectomy: Pros and cons J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:990-991. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tsunayuki Otsuka, Yoshihiro Nakamura, Aya Harada, and Masami Sato
	Reply to the Editor J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:991-992. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert J. Korst and Benjamin E. Lee
	The use of radiofrequency ablation for patients with nondysplastic Barrett’s esophagus J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:992-993. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nirmal K. Veeramachaneni
	Reply to the Editor J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:993. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Enrique Diaz-Guzman, James Lynch, and Charles W. Hoopes
	Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in acute respiratory failure: Do we need a new configuration? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:993-994. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Massimo Bonacchi and Guy Harmelin
	Reply to the Editor J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:994-995. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Notice of Correction:

	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:995. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

	Aortic Symposium 2012 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:996. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	AATS 92nd Annual Meeting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:996-997. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	2012 Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:998. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	2012 Heart Failure Summit J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:998-999. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	AATS Online Award Applications J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:999. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Applications for Membership J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:999. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	WTSA 38th Annual Meeting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:999-1000. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notices J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:1000. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Requirements for Maintenance of Certification J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:1000-1001. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Online Only: Case Reports:

Jussuf T. Kaifi, Srinivas Kavuturu, Dejah Judelson, and Kevin F. Staveley-O’Carroll
	Budd-Chiari syndrome and post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e21-e22. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dagmar Kollmann, Konrad Hoetzenecker, Helmut Prosch, Hendrik J. Ankersmit, Clemens Aigner, Shahrokh Taghavi, and Walter Klepetko
	Removal of a large cement embolus from the right pulmonary artery 4 years after kyphoplasty: Consideration of thrombogenicity J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e22-e24. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Hidekazu Ishida, Shigetoyo Kogaki, Kunihiko Takahashi, and Keiichi Ozono
	Attenuation of bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 expression in the pulmonary arteries of patients with failed Fontan circulation J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e24-e26. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vladimiro L. Vida, Mauro Lo Rito, Massimo A. Padalino, and Giovanni Stellin
	Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: The simplified weaning bridge J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e27-e28. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Vincenzo Tarzia, Carlo Dal Lin, Tomaso Bottio, Stefano Benvenuti, Fausto Chilovi, and Gino Gerosa
	Occult gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with a left ventricular assist device axial flow pump: Diagnostic tools and therapeutic algorithm J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e28-e31. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mehul Patel, Laurence Iserin, Damien Bonnet, and Younes Boudjemline
	Atypical malignant late infective endocarditis of Melody valve J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e32-e35. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Melissa M. Anastacio, Mario Castillo-Sang, Timothy W. Smith, Nael Saad, and Jennifer S. Lawton
	Iatrogenic left internal thoracic artery to left subclavian vein fistula after excimer laser pacemaker lead extraction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e35-e37. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nadia Aissaoui, Jochen Börgermann, Jan Gummert, and Michiel Morshuis
	HeartWare continuous-flow ventricular assist device thrombosis: The Bad Oeynhausen experience J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012;143:e37-e39. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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