ARTICLES:

WE Pae, Jr, CA Miller, Y Matthews, and WS Pierce

Ventricular assist devices for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock. A combined registry experience
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 541-552. [Abstract]  

JJ Curtis, JT Walls, R Schmaltz, TM Boley, W Nawarawong, and RJ Landreneau

Experience with the Sarns centrifugal pump in postcardiotomy ventricular failure
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 554-560. [Abstract]  

F Bellotto, RG Johnson, J Watanabe, MJ Levine, A Franklin, and RM Weintraub

Mechanical assistance of the left ventricle: acute effect on cardiac performance and coronary flow of different perfusion patterns
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 561-568. [Abstract]  

E Chow and DJ Farrar

Right heart function during prosthetic left ventricular assistance in a porcine model of congestive heart failure
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 569-578. [Abstract]  

B Koul, P Wollmer, H Willen, J Kugelberg, and S Steen

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation--how safe is it? Evaluation with a new experimental model
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 579-584. [Abstract]  

I Novak, PS Davies, and MJ Elliott

Noninvasive estimation of total body water in critically ill children after cardiac operations. Validation of a bioelectric impedance method
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 585-589. [Abstract]  

B Kreter and M Woods

Antibiotic prophylaxis for cardiothoracic operations. Meta-analysis of thirty years of clinical trials
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 590-599. [Abstract]  

T Malm, S Bowald, A Bylock, and C Busch

Prevention of postoperative pericardial adhesions by closure of the pericardium with absorbable polymer patches. An experimental study
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 600-607. [Abstract]  

FD Loop, TL Higgins, R Panda, G Pearce, and FG Estafanous

Myocardial protection during cardiac operations. Decreased morbidity and lower cost with blood cardioplegia and coronary sinus perfusion
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 608-618. [Abstract]  

GV Ropchan, CM Feindel, GJ Wilson, P Boylen, and R Sandhu

Salvage of ischemic myocardium by nonsynchronized retroperfusion in the pig
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 619-625. [Abstract]  

BS Allen, GD Buckberg, ER Rosenkranz, W Plested, J Skow, E Mazzei, and R Scanlan

Topical cardiac hypothermia in patients with coronary disease. An unnecessary adjunct to cardioplegic protection and cause of pulmonary morbidity
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 626-631. [Abstract]  

LW DeBoer, RR Rabjohns, MP Nutt, and DK Swanson

Effects of oxygenated cardioplegic solutions on myocardial aerobic metabolism
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 632-636. [Abstract]  

T Rafferty, M Durkin, J Elefteriades, and TZ O'Connor

Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of aortic valve integrity with antegrade crystalloid cardioplegic solution used as an imaging agent
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 637-641. [Abstract]  

J Borowiec, S Thelin, L Bagge, L Nilsson, P Venge, and HE Hansson

Heparin-coated circuits reduce activation of granulocytes during cardiopulmonary bypass. A clinical study
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 642-647. [Abstract]  

K Hisatomi, T Isomura, A Hirano, H Yasunaga, T Sato, N Hayashida, K Ohishi, and H Toshima

Postoperative erythroderma after cardiac operations. The possible role of depressed cell-mediated immunity
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 648-653. [Abstract]  

MP Havel, A Griesmacher, G Weigel, A Owen, P Simon, MM Muller, and E Wolner

Aprotinin decreases release of 6-keto-prostaglandin F1 alpha and increases release of thromboxane B2 in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 654-658. [Abstract]  

T Yeh, Jr, JM Parmar, IM Rebeyka, GK Lofland, EL Allen, RJ Dignan, CM Dyke, and AS Wechsler

Limiting edema in neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass with narrow-range molecular weight hydroxyethyl starch
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 659-665. [Abstract]  

K Hashimoto, H Miyamoto, K Suzuki, S Horikoshi, M Matsui, T Arai, and H Kurosawa

Evidence of organ damage after cardiopulmonary bypass. The role of elastase and vasoactive mediators
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 666-673. [Abstract]  

CP Hansen, H Holtveg, D Francis, L Rasch, and S Bertelsen

Pulmonary hamartoma
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 674-678. [Abstract]  

F Sartori, F Rea, F Calabro, C Mazzucco, L Bortolotti, and L Tomio

Carcinoma of the superior pulmonary sulcus. Results of irradiation and radical resection
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 679-683. [Abstract]  

FM Lupinetti, DM Behrendt, RH Giller, ME Trigg, and P de Alarcon

Pulmonary resection for fungal infection in children undergoing bone marrow transplantation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 684-687. [Abstract]  

TR Karl, S Sano, W Brawn, and RB Mee

Repair of hypoplastic or interrupted aortic arch via sternotomy
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 688-695. [Abstract]  

U Sauer, H Stern, H Meisner, K Buhlmeyer, and F Sebening

Risk factors for perioperative mortality in children with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 696-705. [Abstract]  

RW Day, H Laks, and DC Drinkwater

The influence of coronary anatomy on the arterial switch operation in neonates
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 706-712. [Abstract]  

RM Di Donato, AM Fujii, RA Jonas, and AR Castaneda

Age-dependent ventricular response to pressure overload. Considerations for the arterial switch operation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 713-722. [Abstract]  

CA Dietl, AR Torres, and RG Favaloro

Right submammarian thoracotomy in female patients with atrial septal defects and anomalous pulmonary venous connections. Comparison between the transpectoral and subpectoral approaches
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 723-727. [Abstract]  

S Yamaki, M Tsunemoto, M Shimada, R Ishizawa, M Endo, S Nakayama, M Hata, and H Mohri

Quantitative analysis of pulmonary vascular disease in total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in sixty infants
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 728-735. [Abstract]  

M Kadletz, H Magometschnigg, E Minar, G Konig, M Grabenwoger, M Grimm, and E Wolner

Implantation of in vitro endothelialized polytetrafluoroethylene grafts in human beings. A preliminary report
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 736-742. [Abstract]  

I Malcic, U Sauer, H Stern, M Kellerer, B Kuhlein, D Locher, K Buhlmeyer, and F Sebening

The influence of pulmonary artery banding on outcome after the Fontan operation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 743-747. [Abstract]  

JR Seguin, JM Frapier, P Colson, and PA Chaptal

Fibrin sealant for early repair of acquired ventricular septal defect
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 748-751. [Abstract]  

EB Savage, SW Downing, MB Ratcliffe, M Fallert, KB Gupta, GS Tyson, DK Bogen, and LH Edmunds, Jr

Repair of left ventricular aneurysm. Changes in ventricular mechanics, hemodynamics, and oxygen consumption
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 752-762. [Abstract]  

E Eybl, M Grimm, M Grabenwoger, P Bock, MM Muller, and E Wolner

Endothelial cell lining of bioprosthetic heart valve materials
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 763-769. [Abstract]  

Y Noishiki, Y Yamane, Y Tomizawa, T Okoshi, S Satoh, CR Wildevuur, and K Suzuki

Rapid endothelialization of vascular prostheses by seeding autologous venous tissue fragments
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 770-778. [Abstract]  

Y Kiyota, T Shiroyama, T Akamatsu, Y Yokota, and T Ban

In vitro closing behavior of the St. Jude Medical heart valve in the pulmonary position. Valve incompetence originating in the prosthesis itself
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 779-785. [Abstract]  

Y Okita, S Miki, K Kusuhara, Y Ueda, T Tahata, K Yamanaka, and T Higa

Analysis of left ventricular motion after mitral valve replacement with a technique of preservation of all chordae tendineae. Comparison with conventional mitral valve replacement or mitral valve repair
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 786-795. [Abstract]  

CM Duran, SG Balasundaram, S Bianchi, and P Herdson

The vanishing tricuspid annuloplasty. A new concept
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 796-801. [Abstract]  

WL Holman, JK Kirklin, AE Epstein, VJ Plumb, and GN Kay

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. A quantitative morphometric analysis of surgical anatomy
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 802-811. [Abstract]  

MM Cooper, CR Smith, EA Rose, SJ Schneller, and HM Spotnitz

Permanent pacing following cardiac transplantation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 812-816. [Abstract]  

YP See, RD Weisel, DA Mickle, KH Teoh, GJ Wilson, LC Tumiati, MK Mohabeer, MM Madonik, RA Axford-Gatley, and DR Salter

Prolonged hypothermic cardiac storage for transplantation. The effects on myocardial metabolism and mitochondrial function
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 817-824. [Abstract]  

AT Kawaguchi, Y Kawashima, T Mizuta, H Ishibashi-Ueda, K Kanosue, R Shirakura, and H Matsuda

Single lung transplantation in rats with fatal pulmonary hypertension
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 825-829. [Abstract]  

SC Sun, R Appleyard, P Masetti, JG Byrne, RG Laurence, JD Marsh, and LH Cohn

Improved recovery of heart transplants by combined use of oxygen- derived free radical scavengers and energy enhancement
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 830-837. [Abstract]  

LETTERS:

A Cochrane and F Rosenfeldt

Temperatures attained by donor hearts stored in ice during transport are not too cold
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 838-840.  

KW Small, JP McGoldrick, and JW O'Brien

Experimental retinal pneumoembolism
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 840-841.  

WJ Morshuis, HJ van de Wal, RJ Tanke, and LK Lacquet

Reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract in truncus arteriosus types I and II with a pulmonary homograft
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 842-843.  

JT Vetto, RT Heelan, and M Burt

Malignant melanoma metastatic to the right atrium: an asymptomatic solitary metastasis diagnosed incidentally by magnetic resonance imaging
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 843-844.  

K Dossche, F Wellens, JP Goldstein, H Deferm, and Y Bekaert

Pulmonary homograft replacement for primary leiomyosarcoma of the pulmonary artery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 844-846.  

JJ Monsuez, E Deland, A Rabbat, P Bourquelot, L Jacob, A Pages, and JR Le Gall

Constrictive pericarditis developing forty-five years after gunshot wound
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 846-848.  

T Takayama, H Suma, and Y Wanibuchi

Postprandial flow physiology of the gastroepiploic artery graft
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 848-849.  

K Iga, K Hori, and T Tamura

Marked enlargement of the right pulmonary artery nineteen years after Waterston operation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1992 104: 849-851.  

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