Subject Index
Allograft. See Grafts; Transplantation; and specific
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Aneurysms. See also Blood vessels, aneurysms
organ
notices, 242, 303, 385, 482
surgical treatment of postinfarction ventricular aneurysm (Moran et al), 107
survival following free rupture of left ventricular aneurysm (Abel et al), CASE REPORT, 175
Aneurysmectomy. See Blood vessels, aneurysms Angina, preinfarction, early and late results after sur-
gical treatment (Seybold-Epting et al), 97 Angiography, roentgenographic indications for in
traumatic aortic rupture (Marsh and Sturm), 337
Annuloplasty, tricuspid, measured (Reed and Cor- tes), HOW TO DO IT, 168
Aorta. See Blood vessels, aorta Aortic valve. See Heart valves, prosthetic Aortocoronary bypass
atherosclerosis of internal mammary artery (Kay et al), 504
early and late results after surgical treatment of preinfarction angina (Seybold-Epting et al), 97
experience with radial artery graft for coronary ar- tery bypass (Fisk et al), 513
factors predictive of perioperative myocardial in- farction during coronary operations (Flemma et al), 215
improvement in forward coronary blood flow by using reversed saphenous vein with compe- tent valve (Phillips et al), 12
local deep hypothermia for combined valvular and coronary heart disease (Pupello et al), 508
pathological changes in surgically removed aor- tocoronary vein grafts (Barboriak et al), 524
phasic coronary flow, intraoperative evaluation of flow distribution, myocardial function, and reactive hyperemic response (Olinger et al), 397
quadruple coronary artery bypass grafting (Ray et all, 7
revascularization of heart through coronary veins (Zajtchuk et al), 318
revascularization with little coronary arteries (Ef- fler), EDITORIAL, 83
revascularization of septal artery (Stoney et al), 2 sodium nitroprusside as coronary vasodilator in
man, comparison of effects of sodium nitro- prusside and papaverine hydrochloride on aor- tocoronary saphenous vein graft flow (Larsen et al), 16
technetium stannous pyrophosphate myocardial
January issue, pp 1-96; February issue, pp 97-190; March issue, pp 191-280; April issue, pp 281-370; May issue, pp 371-474; June issue, pp 475-578.
scintigrams in recognition of myocardial in- farction in patients undergoing coronary artery revascularization (Platt et al), 311
technique for using soft, flexible catheter stents in aortocoronary vein bypass operations (Lud- ington et al), 328
unexpected death following (Stoney et al), 528 useful instrument for aortocoronary bypass opera-
tions (Mendez et al), NOTE, 72 vein grafts to left-sided coronary arteries, passage
through transverse sinus (Grondin and Limet), HOW TO DO IT, 348
Y-graft for (Marco et al), 519 Arteries. See Blood vessels, arteries; Heart, coronary
arteries Assisted circulation
al), 203
(Shirkey et al), HOW TO DO IT, 560
extravascular left ventricular assist device (Kiso et
insertion of intraaortic balloon through aortic arch
intraaortic balloon assistance (Kaiser et al), 487 intraaortic balloon pumping (Webb), EDITORIAL,
571 production of controlled reversible left ventricular
failure in calves using intracoronary lidocaine hydrochloride, useful method of evaluating left ventricular assist devices (Carlos et al), 209
removal of intraaortic balloon without vascular complications (Moore et al), HOW TO DO IT, 566
transaortic cannulation for balloon pumping, re- port of patient undergoing closed chest decan- nulation (Roe and Chatterjee), CASE REPORT, 568
transthoracic intraaortic balloon cannulation to avoid repeat sternotomy for removal (Krause et al), HOW TO DO IT, 562
use of left heart assist device after intracardiac surgery (Litwak et al), 191
Atherosclerosis of internal mammary artery (Kay et al), 504
Atresia esophageal, one-stage repair in high-risk neonate
esophageal, primary repair without staging or pre-
tricuspid, operative repair (Tatooles et al), 499 Atrial septal defect. See Heart, congenital heart dis-
Atrium. See Heart, atrium
(Coran), EDITORIAL, 470
liminary gastrostomy (Tyson), 378
ease
Baffes operation. See Heart, congenital heart disease Balloon pumping, intraaortic. See Assisted circulation Bands, stainless steel, for peristernal closure of me-
dian sternotomy (Kalush and Bonchek), HOW TO DO IT, 172
Beall mitral valve. See Heart valves, prosthetic Biopsy
direct diagnostic thoracoscopy (Lewis et al), 536
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Blood cerebrovascular blockade associated with thora-
cotomy and its prevention with platelet inhib- itor (Patterson), 38
prevention of increased hemoglobin-oxygen affin- ity in open-heart operations with inosine- phosphate-pyruvate solution (Giannelli et al), 386
Blood flow. See Hemodynamics Blood vessels
aneurysms aneurysm of main pulmonary artery, long-term
survival after aneurysmorrhaphy and closure of ventricular septal defect (Garcia-Rinaldi and Howell), CASE REPORT, 180
angioplastic repair of ruptured pulmonary artery aneurysm (Fishman et al), CASE REPORT, 184
thoracic aneurysmectomy utilizing direct left ventriculofemoral shunt (TDMAC-heparin) bypass (Murray and Young), 26
aorta ascending, safe cannulation of (Liddicoat et al),
HOW TO DO IT, 70 interrupted aortic arch, factors influencing prog-
nosis (Allard et al), 243 traumatic aortic rupture, roentgenographic in-
dications for angiography (Marsh and Sturm), 337
atherosclerosis of internal mammary artery (Kay et al), 504
communication between pulmonary and systemic circulations (Thurer), 114
direct monitoring of arterial pressure in newborn and infant (Olinger and Mulder), HOW TO DO IT, 557
experience with radial artery graft for coronary ar- tery bypass (Fisk et al), 513
pulmonary artery aneurysm, ruptured, angioplastic repair (Fish-
man et al), CASE REPORT, 184 branch stenosis, new approach to repair follow-
ing ascending aorta-right pulmonary artery anastomosis (Yamamoto et al), 237
bullet emboli to (Stephenson et al), 333 catheter, Swan-Ganz, improved technique for
bedside insertion (Bailey et al), HOW TO DO IT, 460
main, aneurysm of, long-term survival after aneurysmorrhaphy 'and closure of ventricular septal defect (Garcia-Rinaldi and Howell), CASE
reoperation for recurrent thoracic outlet syndrome (Urschel et al), 19
transection of innominate artery due to blunt chest trauma (Subramanian and Berger), CASE RE-
REPORT, 180
PORT, 357 veins. See also Heart, coronary veins
improvement in forward coronary blood flow by using reversed saphenous vein with compe- tent valve (Phillips et al), 12
Book reviews Angina Pectoris, by Paul (Levitsky), 260 Diseases of the Esophagus, by Vantrappen and
Management of Surgical Complications, by Artz and
Modern Cardiac Pacing: A Clinical Overview, by
Surgery in Acute Coronary Problems, by Webb (Fer-
Textbook of Radiology (2nd ed), by Sutton
Treatment of Cardiac Emergencies, by Goldberger
Wound Healing (2nd ed), by Dunphy (Bradham), 87
immunocompetence of patients with bronchogenic carcinoma (Olkowski et al), 546
left main, total rupture successfully repaired nine years after injury (Nonoyama et al), CASE RE-
Hardy (Dugan), 474
Furman and Escher (Young), 260
guson), 87
(Langston), 366
(Sealy), 368
Bronchus
PORT, 445
Cancer. See Tumors Can n u 1 as
direct monitoring of arterial pressure in newborn and infant (Olinger and Mulder), HOW TO DO IT, 557
safe cannulation of ascending aorta (Liddicoat et al), HOW TO DO IT, 70
Carcinoma. See Tumors Cardiac massage, external, to improve diastolic
augmentation and prolong survival time (Ohomoto et al), 284
Cardioplegia, hypothermic (Wolfson), CORRE- SPONDENCE, 365
Cardiopulmonary bypass clinical experience with Teflo disposable mem-
brane oxygenator (Beall et al), 144 events related to microembolism during extracor-
poreal perfusion in man, effectiveness of in- line filtration recorded by ultrasound (Loop et al), 412
extracorporeal pump filter, saint or sinner? (Heim- becker et al), 55
retrograde coronary capillary perfusion for preven- tion and reversal of cardiogenic shock in ex- perimental myocardial infarction (Carabello et al), 405
source of coronary perfusion during partial bypass for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) (Secker-Walker et al), 138
ultrasound for recording effectiveness of in-line filtration during extracorporeal perfusion in man, events related to microembolism (Loop et al), 412
Catheters improved technique for bedside insertion of
Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheter (Bailey et al), HOW TO DO IT, 460
insertion of intraaortic balloon through aortic arch (Shirkey et al), HOW TO DO IT, 560
intraaortic balloon assistance (Kaiser et al), 487 intraaortic balloon pumping (Webb), EDITORIAL,
571 removal of intraaortic balloon without vascular
complications (Moore et al), HOW TO DO IT, 566 technique for direct measurement of left atrial pres-
sure after cardiac operations (Coffin and Die- Meules). HOW TO DO IT, 164
Hellmans (Parker), 86 Heart Disease, by Silber and Katz (Paul), 366 ,,
583 Subject Index
technique for using soft, flexible catheter stents in aortocoronary vein bypass operations (Lud- ington et al), 328
temporary catheter-tip aortic valve, hemodynamic effects on experimental acute aortic insuffi- ciency (Phillips et al), 134
transaortic cannulation for balloon pumping, re- port of patient undergoing closed chest decan- nulation (Roe and Chattejee), CASE REPORT, 568
transthoracic intraaortic balloon cannulation to avoid repeat sternotomy for removal (Krause et al), HOW TO DO IT, 562
use of left heart assist device after intracardiac surgery (Litwak et al), 191
Cerebrovascular blockade associated with thora- cotomy and its prevention with platelet inhib- itor (Patterson), 38
Chest wall. See Thorax Circulation, pulmonary and systemic, communica-
Clamp, Kocher tion between (Thurer), 114
clamp for wire closure of sternum (Korompai et al), NOTE, 249
Collective and current reviews caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to
oropharyngeal and digestive passages (Kirsh and Ritter), 74
immunology and lung cancer (Holmes), 250 immunology and thoracic surgery (Skinner and
Congenital heart disease. See Heart, congenital heart
Continuing education (meetings), 88, 369 Coronary arteries. See Heart, coronary arteries Coronary artery disease. See Aortocoronary bypass Corrected transposition. See Heart, congenital heart
Correspondence
DeMeester), 462
disease
disease
balanced drainage, reply to Miller et al (Pecora), 85 esophageal injury, reply to Jones and Samson (Les-
hypothermic cardioplegia, reply to Robicsek
local cardiac hypothermia, reply to Cohn et a1
pneumoperitoneum and air leaks, reply to Kirsh et
prevention of recurrent empyema, reply to Kirsh et
pulmonary resection, reply to: Kirsh et a1 (Brom),
pulmonary valve ring size, reply to Mercer
spontaneous pneumothorax, ,reply to Saha et a1
truncus arteriosus, reply to Daily et a1 (Tyers), 576;
coe), 471; rebuttal (Samson), 472
(Wolfson), 365
(Blair), 259
a1 (McCabe), 259
a1 (Naef), 578
577
(Spexicer), 578
(Page), 473; (Penagaluru), 85
reply (Daily and Sissman), 576
DeBakey-Surgitool aortic valve. See Heart valves,
Decompression, left ventricular prosthetic
aortic valve replacement without (Najafi et al), 131 new approach to left heart decompression (Heim-
becker and McKenzie), HOW TO DO IT, 456
simple and effective left ventricular vent tube (Zumbro and Treasure), HOW TO DO IT, 458
Dialysis, peritoneal, and temperature-controlled in- halate, hypothermia and rewarming by (Sper- ling and Beran), 151
Dirofilaria irnrnitis (dog heartworm) as pulmonary le- sion in humans (Prioleau et al), 382
Drugs effect of simultaneous administration of levar-
terenol and phentolamine on renal blood flow (Cimmino et al), 158
prevention of increased hemoglobin-oxygen affin- ity in open-heart operations with inosine- phosphate-pyruvate solution (Giannelli et al), 386
production of controlled reversible left ventricular failure in calves using intracoronary lidocaine hydrochloride, useful method of evaluating left ventricular assist devices (Carlos et al), 209
sodium nitroprusside as coronary vasodilator in man, comparison of effects of sodium nitro- pmsside and papaverine hydrochloride on aor- tocoronary saphenous vein graft flow (Larsen et al), 16
Ductus arteriosus, patent. See Heart, congenital heart disease
Echinococcosis, cardiac (Tellez et al), 425 Editorials
intraaortic balloon pumping (Webb), 571 one-stage repair of esophageal atresia in high-risk
performance standards for tracheal tubes and cuffs
porcine aortic valve bioprosthesis (Zuhdi), 573 revascularization with little coronary arteries (Ef-
neonate (Coran), 470
(Bryant), 189
fler), 83 Embolism
acceleration of tissue ingrowth on materials im- planted in heart (Brais and Braunwald), 221
bullet emboli to pulmonary artery (Stephenson et al), 333
cerebrovascular blockade associated with tho- racotomy and its prevention with platelet in- hibitor (Patterson), 38
embolization of disc occluder of Wada-Cutter mi- tral prosthesis with survival (Roberts et al), CASE REPORT, 361
events related to microembolism during extracor- poreal perfusion in man, effectiveness of in- line filtration recorded by ultrasound (Loop et al), 412
Empyema balanced drainage (Pecora), CORRESPONDENCE, 85 recurrent, prevention (Naef), CORRESPONDENCE, 578
caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to oropharyngeal and digestive passages (Kirsh and Ritter), CURRENT REVIEW, 74
esophageal injury (Lescoe), correspondence, 471; (Samson), CORRESPONDENCE, 472
one-stage repair of esophageal atresia in high-risk neonate (Coran), EDITORIAL, 470
primary repair of esophageal atresia without stag- ing or preliminary gastrostomy (Tyson), 378
Esophagus
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Esophagus (continued) simple technique for obtaining Pap smears of (Lo
Extracorporeal circulation. See Cardiopulmonary Gerfo et al), HOW TO DO IT, 449
bypass
Filters events related to microembolism during extracor-
poreal perfusion in man, effectiveness of in- line filtration recorded by ultrasound (Loop et al), 412
extracorporeal pump filter, saint or sinner? (Heim- becker et al), 55
Fistula pneumoperitoneum and air leaks (McCabe), COR-
RESPONDENCE, 259 Forceps, biopsy
useful instrument for aortocoronary bypass opera- tions (Mendez et al), NOTE, 72
Giant cell carcinoma. See Tumors Grafts. See also Aortocoronary bypass; and specific
organ canine lung allograft lymphatic alterations (Kline
and Thomas), 532 establishment of viable homograft cardiac valve
bank, rapid method of determining homograft viability (Watts et al), 230
experience with radial artery graft for coronary ar- tery bypass (Fisk et al), 513
improvement in forward coronary blood flow by using reversed saphenous vein with compe- tent valve (Phillips et al), 12
method for insertion of stented xenograft valve in atrioventricular position (Stefanik et al), HOW TO DO IT, 166
Y-graft for aortocoronary bypass (Marco et al), 519
Heart. See also Heart valves arrhythmias
massive left atrial thrombus complicating mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation (John et al), 103
left, supravalvular stenosing ring of (Oglietti et al), 421
massive left atrial thrombus complicating mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation (John et al), 103
method for insertion of stented xenograft valve in atrioventricular position (Stefanik et al), HOW TO DO IT, 166
residual right-to-left shunt following repair of atrial septal defect (Desnick et al), 291
atrium
cardiac echinococcosis (Tellez et al), 425 congenital heart disease
aneurysm of main pulmonary artery, long-term survival after aneurysmorrhaphy and closure of ventricular septal defect (Garcia-Rinaldi and Howell), CASE REPORT, 180
interrupted aortic arch, factors influencing prog- nosis (Allard et al), 243
method of outflow tract reconstruction in tetral- ogy of Fallot with anomalous anterior descend- ing coronary artery (Bonchek), HOW TO DO IT, 451
Mustard procedure after Baffes operation (Agosti and Subramanian), CASE REPORT, 436
Mustard’s operation for transposition of great ar- teries complicated by juxtaposition of atrial appendages (Urban et al), 304
new approach to repair of pulmonary branch stenosis following ascending aorta-right pul- monary artery anastomosis (Yamamoto et al), 237
operative repair for tricuspid atresia (Tatooles et al), 499
patch closure of ductus arteriosus (Taira and Akita), HOW TO DO IT, 454
pulmonary valvulotomy under inflow stasis for isolated pulmonary stenosis (Mistrot et al), 30
residual right-to-left shunt following repair of atrial septal defect (Desnick et al), 291
successful closure of ventricular septal defect through left-sided ventriculotomy in corrected transposition of great vessels (Nagai et al), 492
surgical treatment of, with special reference to application of hypothermia (Taguchi et al), 296
truncus arteriosus (Tyers), CORRESPONDENCE, 576; (Daily and Sissman), CORRESPONDENCE, 576
contralateral recurrent myxoma of (Dang and Hur-
coronary arteries ley), 59
early and late results after surgical treatment of preinfarction angina (Seybold-Epting et al), 97
experience with radial artery graft for coronary artery bypass (Fisk et al), 513
factors predictive of perioperative myocardial in- farction during coronary operations (Flemma et al), 215
improvement in forward coronary blood flow by using reversed saphenous vein with compe- tent valve (Phillips et al), 12
method of outflow tract reconstruction in tetral- ogy of Fallot with anomalous anterior descend- ing coronary artery (Bonchek), HOW TO DO IT, 451
pathological changes in surgically removed aor- tocoronary vein grafts (Barboriak et al), 524
phasic coronary flow, intraoperative evaluation of flow distribution, myocardial function, and reactive hyperemic response (Olinger et al), 397
quadruple coronary artery bypass grafting (Ray et al), 7
revascularization with little coronary arteries (Ef- fler), EDITORIAL, 83
revascularization of septal artery (Stoney et al), 2 sodium nitroprusside as coronary vasodilator in
man, comparison of effects of sodium nitro- prusside and papaverine hydrochloride on aor- tocoronary saphenous vein graft flow (Larsen et al), 16
technetium stannous pyrophosphate myocardial scintigrams in recognition of myocardial in- farction in patients undergoing coronary artery revascularization (Platt et al), 311
technique for using soft, flexible catheter stents in aortocoronary vein bypass operations (Ludington et al), 328
585 Subject Index
unexpected death following aortocoronary by- pass (Stoney et al), 528
useful instrument for aortocoronary bypass oper- ations (Mendez et al), NOTE, 72
vein grafts to left-sided coronary arteries, pas- sage through transverse sinus (Grondin and Limet), HOW TO DO IT, 348
Y-graft for aortocoronary bypass (Marco et al), 519
coronary artery disease local deep hypothermia for combined valvular
and coronary heart disease (Pupello et al), 508 coronary veins, revascularization of heart through
(Zajtchuk et al), 318 myocardial infarction
early and late results after surgical treatment of preinfarction angina (Seybold-Epting et aI), 97
experimental, retrograde coronary capillary per- fusion for prevention and reversal of car- diogenic shock in (Carabello et al), 405
in patients undergoing coronary artery revas- cularization, technetium stannous pyrophos- phate myocardial scintigrams in recognition of (Platt et al), 311
perioperative, during coronary operations, pre- dictive factors (Flemma et al), 215
myocardial protection during aortic valve replace- ment (Mulder et d ) , 123
new method of external cardiac massage to improve diastolic augmentation and prolong survival time (Ohomoto et al), 284
pericardium constrictive pericarditis (Simon and Pluth), CASE
REPORT, 440 management of Hemophilus influenzae, type B,
pericarditis (Cosgrove et al), 281 pleural flap closure of pericardial defects follow-
ing intrapericardial pneumonectomy (Schech- ter et al), HOW TO DO IT, 67
ventricle aortic valve replacement without left heart de-
compression (Najafi et al), 131 extravascular left ventricular assist device (Kiso et
al), 203 new approach to left heart decompression
(Heimbecker and McKenzie), HOW TO DO IT, 456
production of controlled reversible left ventricu- lar failure in calves using intracoronary lidocaine hydrochloride, useful method of evaluating left ventricular assist devices (Car- los et al), 209
simple and effective left ventricular vent tube (Zumbro and Treasure), HOW TO DO IT, 458
successful closure of ventricular septa1 defect through left-sided ventriculotomy in corrected transposition of great vessels (Nagai et al), 492
surgical treatment of postinfarction ventricular aneurysm (Moran et al), 107
use of left heart assist device after intracardiac surgery (Litwak et al), 191
Heart valves aortic
aortic valve replacement without left heart de- compression (Najafi et al), 131
experience with DeBakey-Surgitool aortic
myocardial protection during aortic valve re-
porcine aortic valve bioprosthesis (Zuhdi et al),
temporary catheter-tip aortic valve, hemody- namic effects on experimental acute aortic in- sufficiency (Phillips et al), 134
local deep hypothermia for combined valvular and coronary heart disease (Pupello et al), 508
mitral, stenosis and atrial fibrillation complicated by massive left atrial thrombus (John et al), 103
prosthetic acceleration of tissue ingrowth on materials im-
planted in heart (Brais and Braunwald), 221 embolization of disc occluder of Wada-Cutter mi-
tral prosthesis with survival (Roberts et al), CASE REPORT, 361
establishment of viable homograft cardiac valve bank, rapid method of determining homograft viability (Watts et al), 230
late clinical problems with Beall model 103 and 104 mitral valve prosthesis, hemolysis and valve wear (Clark et al), 475
method for insertion of stented xenograft valve in atrioventricular position (Stefanik et al), HOW TO DO IT, 166
prosthetic valve (Scott et al), 483
placement (Mulder et al), 123
EDITORIAL, 573
pulmonary ring size (Spencer), CORRESPONDENCE, 578 valvulotomy under inflow stasis for isolated
pulmonary stenosis (Mistrot et al), 30 triscupid
measured tricuspid annuloplasty (Reed and
operative repair for tricuspid atresia (Tatooles et COrteS), HOW TO DO IT, 168
al), 499 Heartworm. See Dirofilaria immitis Hemodynamics
cardiac output measurement by thermodilution during cardiac operations (Berger et al), 43
direct monitoring of arterial pressure in newborn and infant (Olinger and Mulder), HOW TO DO IT, 557
effect of simultaneous administration of levar- terenol and phentolamine on renal blood flow (Cimmino et al), 158
improved technique for bedside insertion of Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheter (Bailey et al), HOW TO DO IT, 460
improvement in forward coronary blood flow by using reversed saphenous vein with compe- tent valve (Phillips et al), 12
phasic coronary flow, intraoperative evaluation of flow distribution, myocardial function, and reac- tive hyperemic response (Olinger et al), 397
technique for direct measurement of left atrial pres- sure after cardiac operations (Coffin and De- Meules), HOW TO DO IT, 164
temporary catheter-tip aortic valve, hemodynamic effects on experimental acute aortic insuffi- ciency (Phillips et al), 134
Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity, increased, in open- heart operations, prevented by inosine-phos- phate-pyruvate solution (Giannelli et al), 386
586 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Vol 21 No 6 June 1976
Hemophilus influenzae. See Infectious diseases Homograft. See Grafts; Transplantation; and specific
How to do it organ
direct monitoring of arterial pressure in newborn and infant (Olinger and Mulder), 557
improved technique for bedside insertion of Swan-Ganz pulmonary artery catheter (Bailey et al), 460
insertion of intraaortic balloon through aortic arch (Shirkey et al), 560
left subcostal insertion of sutureless myocardial electrode (Lawrie et al), 350
measured tricuspid annuloplasty (Reed and Cor- tes), 168
method for insertion of stented xenograft valve in atrioventricular position (Stefanik et al), 166
method of outflow tract reconstruction in tetralogy of Fallot with anomalous anterior descending coronary artery (Bonchek), 451
modified sternal retractor (Ancalmo and Ochsner), 174
new approach to left heart decompression (Heim- becker and McKenzie), 456
patch closure of ductus arteriosus (Taira and Akita), 454
peristernal closure of median sternotomy using stainless steel bands (Kalush and Bonchek), 172
pleural flap closure of pericardial defects following intrapericardial pneumonectomy (Schechter et al), 67
removal of intraaortic balloon without vascular complications (Moore et al), 566
safe cannulation of ascending aorta (Liddicoat et al), 70
simple and effective left ventricular vent tube (Zumbro and Treasure), 458
simple technique for obtaining Pap smears of esophagus (Lo Gerfo et al), 449
sternal staple, simple and rapid device for closure of median sternotomy (AI-Naaman and Al-Ani), 170
technique for direct measurement of left atrial pres- sure after cardiac operations (Coffin and De- Meules), 164
temporary pacing through permanent myocardial electrodes (Utley and Todd), 247
transthoracic intraaortic balloon cannulation to avoid repeat sternotomy for removal (Krause et al), 562
vein grafts to left-sided coronary arteries, passage through transverse sinus (Grondin and Limet), 348
Hypo thermia application in surgical treatment of congenital heart
hypothermic cardioplegia (Wolfson), CORRE-
local cardiac (Blair), CORRESPONDENCE, 259 local deep, for combined valvular and coronary
heart disease (Pupello et al), 508 and rewarming by peritoneal dialysis and
temperature-controlled inhalate (Sperling and Beran), 151
disease (Taguchi et al), 296
SPONDENCE, 365
Immunology immunocompetence of patients with bronchogenic
and lung cancer (Holmes), COLLECTIVE REVIEW, 250 and thoracic surgery (Skinner and DeMeester),
carcinoma (Olkowski et al), 546
CURRENT REVIEW, 462 Infectious diseases
management of Hemophilus influenzae, type B, pericarditis (Cosgrove et al), 281
sternal osteomyelitis and mediastinitis after open- heart operation, pathogenesis and prevention (Weinstein et al), CASE REPORT, 442
transthoracic approach for Pott's disease (Rich- ardson et al), 552
Inosine-phosphate-pyruvate. See Drugs
Juxtaposition of atrial appendages. See Heart, congen- ital heart disease
Left heart assist device. See Assisted circulation Left heart decompression. See Decompression, left
ventricular Levarterenol. See Drugs Lidocaine. See Drugs Lung. See also Pleura
allograft, canine, lymphatic alterations (Kline and
balanced drainage (Pecora), CORRESPONDENCE, 85 cancer, immunology and (Holmes), COLLECTIVE RE-
carcinoma of (Kirsh et al), 371 cinemicroscopy of hyperacute pulmonary rejection
(Kusajima et al), 341 direct diagnostic thoracoscopy (Lewis et al), 536 Dirofilaria immitis (dog heartworm) as pulmonary
lesion in humans (Prioleau et al), 382 immunocompetence of patients with bronchogenic
carcinoma (Olkowski et al), 546 pleural flap closure of pericardial defects following
intrapericardial pneumonectomy (Schechter et al), HOW TO DO IT, 67
pneumoperitoneum and air leaks (McCabe), COR- RESPONDENCE, 259
pulmonary giant cell carcinoma (Razzuk et al), 540 pulmonary resection (Brom), CORRESPONDENCE, 577 spontaneous pneumothorax (Page), CORRESPON-
DENCE, 473; (Penagaluru), CORRESPONDENCE, 85
Thomas), 532
VIEW, 250
Lymphatics canine lung allograft lymphatic alterations (Kline
and Thomas), 532
Mediastinurn sternal osteomyelitis and mediastinitis after open-
heart operation, pathogenesis and prevention (Weinstein et al), CASE REPORT, 442
Medical meetings, 88, 369 Mitral valve. See Heart valves, mitral; Heart valves,
Monitoring prosthetic
application of semiautomated postoperative care p'ogram in commynity hospital (Holdefer et al), 431
blood pressure. See Hemodynamics
587 Subject Index
Mustard’s operation. See Heart, congenital heart dis-
Myasthenia gravis. See Immunology Myocardial infarction. See Heart, myocardial infarc-
Myocardial protection. See Ischemia Myxoma. See Tumors
ease
tion
Nerves reoperation for recurrent thoracic outlet syndrome
(Urschel et al), 19
Open-heart surgery sternal osteomyelitis and mediastinitis after open-
heart operation, pathogenesis and prevention (Weinstein et al), CASE REPORT, 442
Oxygenators. See Cardiopulmonary bypass
Pacemakers left subcostal insertion of sutureless myocardial
electrode (Lawrie et al), HOW TO DO IT, 350 plasmacytoma arising in pacemaker pocket
(Hamaker et al), CASE REPORT, 354 temporary pacing through permanent myocardial
electrodes (Utley and Todd), HOW TO DO IT, 247 Pap smears of esophagus, simple technique for ob-
taining (Lo Gerfo et al), HOW TO DO IT, 449 Patch closure of ductus arteriosus (Taira and Akita),
Pathological changes in surgically removed aor-
Pectus excavatum, surgical treatment (Naef), 63 Perfusion. See Cardiopulmonary bypass Pericardium. See Heart, pericardium Phentolamine. See Drugs Plasmacytoma. See Tumors Pleura
HOW TO DO IT, 454
tocoronary vein grafts (Barboriak et al), 524
direct diagnostic thoracoscopy (Lewis et al), 536 pleural flap closure of pericardial defects following
intrapericardial pneumonectomy (Schechter et al), HOW TO DO IT, 67
prevention of recurrent empyema (Naef), CORRE- SPONDENCE, 578
Pneumothorax. See Lung Postoperative care program, semiautomated, applica-
tion in community hospital (Holdefer et al), 431 Pott’s disease, transthoracic approach for (Richardson
et al), 552 Prostheses. See also Grafts; Heart valves, prosthetic
microporous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene arterial prosthesis for construction of aor- topulmonary shunts (Gazzaniga et al), 322
Pulmonary function. See Lung Pulmonary valve. See Heart valves, pulmonary
Rejection. See Grafts; Transplantation Renal blood flow, effect of simultaneous administra-
tion of levarterenol and phentolamine (Cim- mino et al), 158
Respiration. See Lung Retractor, modified sternal (Ancalmo and Ochsner),
Revascularization. See Aortocoronary bypass HOW TO DO IT, 174
Scintigrams, technetium stannous pyrophosphate myocardial, in recognition of myocardial in- farction in patients undergoing coronary artery revascularization (Platt et al), 311
Semiautomated postoperative care program, applica- tion in community hospital (Holdefer et al), 431
Shock, cardiogenic, in experimental myocardial in- farction, retrograde coronary capillary perfu- sion for prevention and reversal (Carabello et al), 405
Shunt. See also Anastomosis microporous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene
arterial prosthesis for construction of aor- topulmonary shunts (Gazzaniga et al), 322
residual right-to-left, following repair of atrial sep- tal defect (Desnick et al), 291
thoracic aneurysmectomy utilizing direct left ven- triculofemoral shunt (TDMAC-heparin) by- pass (Murray and Young), 26
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, The membership roster, 263 notices, 236, 404, 518 officers, 261
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association membership roster, 90 notices, 6, 15, 102, 220, 310, 377, 503
transthoracic approach for Pott’s disease (Rich- ardson et al), 552
Standards of performance for tracheal tubes and cuffs (Bryant), EDITORIAL, 189
Staple, sternal, simple and rapid device for closure of median sternotomy (Al-Naaman and Al-Ani), HOW TO DO IT, 170
Stasis, inflow, pulmonary valvulotomy under for iso- lated pulmonary stenosis (Mistrot et al), 30
Stenosis
Spinal fusion
isolated pulmonary, pulmonary valvulotomy under inflow stasis for (Mistrot et al), 30
mitral, with atrial fibrillation, massive left atrial thrombus complicating (John et al), 103
pulmonary branch, following ascending aorta- right pulmonary artery anastomosis, new ap- proach to repair (Yamamoto et al), 237
supravalvular stenosing ring of left atrium (Oglietti et al), 421
Sternum clamp for wire closure of (Korompai et al), NOTE, 249 modified sternal retractor (Ancalmo and Ochsner),
HOW TO DO IT, 174 peristernal closure of median sternotomy using
stainless steel bands (Kalush and Bonchek), HOW TO DO IT, 172
sternal osteomyelitis and mediastinitis after open- heart operation, pathogenesis and prevention (Weinstein et al), CASE REPORT, 442
sternal staple, simple and rapid device for closure of median sternotomy (Al-Naaman and Al-Ani), HOW TO DO IT, 170
Teflo disposable membrane oxygenator, clinical ex-
Tetralogy of Fallot. See Heart, congenital heart disease perience (Beall et al), 144
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Thermodilution during cardiac operations, cardiac
Thoracic surgery, immunology and (Skinner and
Thorax
output measurement by (Berger et al), 43
DeMeester), CURRENT REVIEW, 462
cerebrovascular blockade associated with thor- acotomy and its prevention with platelet in- hibitor (Patterson), 38
direct diagnostic thoracoscopy (Lewis et al), 536 reoperation for recurrent thoracic outlet syndrome
surgical treatment of pectus excavatum (Naef), 63
massive left atrial, complicating mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation (John et al), 103
Tissue ingrowth on materials implanted in heart, ac- celeration of (Brais and Braunwald), 221
Trachea caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to
oropharyngeal and digestive passages (Kirsh and Ritter), CURRENT REVIEW, 74
performance standards for tracheal tubes and cuffs (Bryant), EDITORIAL, 189
(Urschel et al), 19
Thrombus. See also Embolism
Transplantation canine lung allograft lymphatic alterations (Kline
cinemicroscopy of hyperacute pulmonary rejection
Transposition of great arteries. See Heart, congenital
Trauma
and Thomas), 532
(Kusajima et al), 341
heart disease
blunt chest, causing transection of innominate ar- tery (Subramanian and Berger), CASE REPORT, 357
bullet emboli to pulmonary artery (Stephenson et al), 333
caustic ingestion and subsequent damage to oropharyngeal and digestive passages (Kirsh and Ritter), CURRENT REVIEW, 74
esophageal injury (Lescoe), CORRESPONDENCE, 471; (Samson), CORRESPONDENCE, 472
total rupture of left main bronchus successfully re- paired nine years after injury (Nonoyama et al), CASE REPORT, 445
traumatic aortic rupture, roentgenographic indi- cations for angiography (Marsh and Sturm), 337
Tricuspid atresia. See Heart, congenital heart disease Tricuspid valve. See Heart valves, tricuspid Truncus arteriosus. See Heart, congenital heart dis-
Tuberculosis. See Infectious diseases Tubes. See also Catheters
ease
and cuffs, tracheal, performance standards for (Bryant), EDITORIAL, 189
Tumors carcinoma of lung (Kirsh et al), 371 contralateral recurrent myxoma of heart (Dang and
immunocompetence of patients with bronchogenic
immunology and lung cancer (Holmes), COLLECTIVE
immunology and thoracic surgery (Skinner and
plasmacytoma arising in pacemaker pocket
pulmonary giant cell carcinoma (Razzuk et al), 540 simple technique for obtaining Pap smears of
esophagus (Lo Gerfo et al), HOW TO DO IT, 449
Hurley), 59
carcinoma (Olkowski et al), 546
REVIEW, 250
DeMeester), CURRENT REVIEW, 462
(Hamaker et al), CASE REPORT, 354
Ultrasound for recording effectiveness of in-line fil- tration during extracorporeal perfusion in man, events related to microembolism (Loop et al), 412
Veins. See Heart, coronary veins Ventricle. See Heart, ventricle Ventricular septa1 defect. See Heart, congenital heart
Ventricular venting. See Decompression, left ven- disease
tricular
Wada-Cutter mitral valve. See Heart valves, pros- thetic