Subject Index
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome comparison of biopsy-proven Pneurnocystis carinii pneumonia
in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients and renal allograft recipients (Sterling et al), 494
fibrin glue, effective hemostatic agent for nonsuturable in- traoperative bleeding (Rousou et al), HOW TO DO IT, 409
prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury following aortic cross-clamping, use of corticosttsroids (Laschinger et al), 500
Adrenal glands transdiaphragmatic adrenal biopsy (Mansour et al), HOW TO
DO IT, 66 Aged
Adhesives
Adrenal cortex hormones
hospital mortality and long-term survival in relation to preoperative function in elderly patients with broncho- genic carcinoma (Berggren et al), 633
should valve replacement and related procedures be per- formed in elderly patients? (Arom et al), 466
Angina pectoris
Annulus
operative intervention for postinfarction angina (Baumgart- ner et al), 265
effective adjunct to tricuspid annuloplasty (Nakano et al), HOW TO DO IT, 68
posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
Aorta anatomy
anomalies anatomy of the aortic root (Sud et al), NOTE, 76
aortobronchial fistula, late complication of division of the persistent ductus arteriosus (Wood et al), CASE REPORT, 402
aortic cannulation with Rubio aortic punch (Rubio), CORRE- SPONDENCE, 538
growth and development aortic growth after aortoplasty (Moulton), CORRESPON-
DENCE, 662; reply (Sade and Crawford), CORRESPON- DENCE, 663
growth of the aorta after prosthetic patch aortoplasty for coarctation in infants (Sade et all, 21
prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury following aortic cross-clamping, use of corticosteroids (Laschinger et al), 500
surgery
thoracic
occlusion of calcified ascending aorta (Masri), CORRESPON-
use of the Biomedicus centrifugal pump in traumatic tears
aortic growth after aortoplasty (Moulton), CORRESPONDENCE, 662; reply (Sade and Crawford), CORRESPONDENCE, 663
growth of the aorta after prosthetic patch aortoplasty for coarctation in infants (Sade et al), 21
reoperation for aortic coarctation (Foster), COLLECTIVE RE- VIEW, 81
reversed subclavian flap repair (Tiraboschi et al), CORRESPON- DENCE, 425; reply (Hart and Waldhausen), CORRESPON- DENCE, 426
tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, successful repair in an infant (Bullaboy et al), CASE REPORT, 400
DENCE, 425
of the thoracic aorta (Olivier et al), 586 Aortic coarctation
Aortic root
Aortic rupture anatomy of the aortic root (Sud et al), NOTE, 76
radiographic diagnosis of aortic injury (Nunley), CORRESPON- DENCE, 424; reply (Woodring and Dillon), CORRESPON- DENCE, 424
Aortic valve stenosis
apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
AVR and coronary bypass (Juffe et al), CORRESPONDENCE, 91; reply (Weintraub), CORRESPONDENCE, 91
prognostic value of intraoperative pressure gradients with congenital aortic stenosis (Mavroudis et al), 237
surgery posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic
valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
Aortocoronary bypass adverse effects
perioperative beta blockade with propranolol, reduction in myocardial oxygen demands and incidence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias (Hammon et al), 363
AVR and coronary bypass (Juffe et al), CORRESPONDENCE, 91; reply (Weintraub), CORRESPONDENCE, 91
bilateral sequential IMA grafting (Shapira and Lemole), COR- RESPONDENCE, 301
comparison of operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coronary artery bypass grafting, Coronary Artery Surgery Study (CASS) registry experience (Foster et aI), 563
coronary artery bypass in hereditary factor XI deficiency (Brunken), CASE REPORT, 406
disadvantages of prostacyclin infusion during cardiopulmo- nary bypass, double-blind study of 50 patients having coronary revascularization (DiSesa et al), 514
methods coronary artery bypass graft surgery, relative efficacy of
initial proximal versus distal anastomoses (Roberts et al), 15
occlusion of calcified ascending aorta (Masri), CORRESPON- DENCE, 425
operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coro- nary artery bypass grafting (Pluth), EDITORIAL, 552
safe aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis (Rousou et al), COR- RESPONDENCE, 661
techniques for multiple internal mammary bypass grafts (Tec- tor and Schmahl), 281
traumatic ventricular septa1 defect following closed-chest massage, new approach to closure (Engelman et al), CASE REPORT, 529
upper extremity vein graft (Salerno and Kaiser), CORRESPON- DENCE, 538; reply (Prieto and Bade), CORRESPONDENCE, 538
Aortoplasty
Arrhythmia
growth of the aorta after prosthetic patch aortoplasty for coarctation in infants (Sade et al), 21
perioperative beta blockade with propranolol, reduction in myocardial oxygen demands and incidence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias (Hammon et al), 363
surgery Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and the beginnings of
direct arrhythmia surgery (Sealy), 176
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668
669 Subject Index
Atherosclerosis patient selection and results of simultaneous coronary and
carotid artery procedures (Berkoff and Turnipseed), 172
BioMedicus centrifugal pump use of the BioMedicus centrifugal pump in traumatic tears of
the thoracic aorta (Olivier et al), 586 Bioprosthesis
evaluation of various bioabsorbable materials on the titanium fiber metal tracheal prosthesis (Mendak et al), 488
isolated mitral valve replacement with the Hancock biopros- thesis, 13-year appraisal (Gallucci et al), 571
LA-LV bypass for mitral stenosis (Alvarez), CORRESPON- DENCE, 90; reply (Lansing), CORRESPONDENCE, 91
posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar- dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Jiittner et al), CASE REPORT, 526
Biopsy needle
decision making at the time of exploratory thoracotomy
major pulmonary resection for suspected but unconfirmed
open rib biopsy guided by radionuclide technique (Shih et
transdiaphragmatic adrenal biopsy (Mansour et al), HOW TO
(Fry), EDITORIAL, 310
malignancy (Keagy et al), 314
al), 59
DO IT, 66 13jork-Shiley valve prosthesis
posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
Blalock-Taussig procedure comparison of Blalock-Taussig, Waterston, and polytetra-
fluoroethylene shunts in children less than two weeks of age (Woolf et al), 26
Blood pressure placement of LAP monitoring line (Iglesias), CORRESPON-
prognostic value of intraoperative pressure gradients with DENCE, 301; reply (McNicholas), CORRESPONDENCE, 301
congenital aortic stenosis (Mavroudis et al), 237 Bone marrow transplantation
total lymphatic irradiation and bone marrow in human heart transplantation (Kahn et al), 169
Book review Advances in Cardiac Valves: Clinical Perspectives, edited by De-
Coronary Artery Surgery: Applications of New Technologies,
Gibbon’s Surgery of the Chest. Fourth Edition, edited by Sabiston
Leo Eloesser, M . D . : Eulogy for a Free Spirit, by Shumacker (Pe-
Noncardiac Surgery in the Cardiac Patient: Assessment and Man-
Techniques in Cardiac Surgery. Second Edition, by Cooley
brachial plexus injury after open-heart surgery (Vander Salm and Welch), CORRESPONDENCE, 660; brachial plexus in- jury (Horrow), CORRESPONDENCE, 660; reply (Hanson),
occult rib fractures and brachial plexus injury following me- dian sternotomy for open-heart operations (Baisden et al), 192
Brachiocephalic vein disruption of left brachiocephalic vein (Graeber and Fall),
CORRESPONDENCE, 302; reply (de Boer and Homan van der Heide), CORRESPONDENCE, 302
Bakey (Gardner), 664
edited by Roberts (Anderson), 93
and Spencer (Ginsberg), 304; (Guyton), 304
ters), 539
agement, edited by Glasser (Marbarger), 93
(Swain), 539 Brachial plexus injuries
CORRESPONDENCE, 661
Brain, blood supply factors and their influence on renional cerebral blood flow
during nonpulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass (Govier et all. 592
Braunwald-Cutter valve late outcome of patients with Braunwald-Cutter mitral valve
perspective on chest wall resection in patients with breast
replacement (Abdulali et al), 579
cancer (McKenna et al), 482
Breast neoplasms
Bronchial arteries bronchial omentopexy in canine lung allotransplantation
identification and control of noncoronary collateral blood (Dubois et al), 211
flow (Bolling et al), 232 Bronchial fistula
aortobronchial fistula, late complication of division of the per- sistent ductus arteriosus (Wood et al), CASE REPORT, 402
Bronchial neoplasms bronchial carcinoid tumors (Brandt et al), 63 changing times in surgical management of bronchopulmo-
nary carcinoid tumor (Wilkins et al), 339 one hundred neodymium-YAG laser ablations of obstructing
tracheal neoplasms (Parr et al), 374 postpneumonectomy empyema in bronchogenic carcinoma
(Del Campo), CORRESPONDENCE, 298; reply (Witz), COR- RESPONDENCE, 299
Bronchial transplantation tracheal reconstruction (Rioseco), CORRESPONDENCE, 300
Calcinosis occlusion of calcified ascending aorta (Masri), CORRESPON-
DENCE, 425 Calcium
evacuation of calcific valvular debris using a standard Ellik evacuator (Moores et al), HOW TO DO IT, 70
Carcinoid tumor bronchial carcinoid tumors (Brandt et al), 63 changing times in surgical management of bronchopulmo-
nary carcinoid tumor (Wilkins et al), 339 Carcinoma
bronchogenic postsurgical Stage I bronchogenic carcinoma, morbid im-
plications of recurrent disease (Pairolero et al), 331 oat cell
feasibility of adjuvant surgery in limited-stage small cell carcinoma, prospective evaluation (Prager et al), 622
long-term survival following diverticulectomy for cancer in pharyngoesophageal (Zenker’s) diverticulum (Huang et al), 207
surgery for pulmonary metastasis, 20-year experience (Mountain et al), 323
squamous cell
Cardiac output improved cardiovascular hemodynamics with atrioventricu-
lar sequential pacing compared with ventricular demand pacing (Raza et al), 260
low comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during
intraaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
norepinephrine plus phentolamine improves regional blood flow during experimental low cardiac output syn- drome (Lemmer et al), 108
Cardioplegia. See Heart arrest, induced Cardiopulmonary bypass
depression of pulmonary metabolic function by cardiopulmo- nary bypass procedures increases levels of circulating norepinephrine (Pitt et al), 508
disadvantages of prostacyclin infusion during cardiopulmo- nary bypass, double-blind study of 50 patients having coronary revascularization (DiSesa et al), 514
670 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Vol 38 No 6 December 1984
Cardiopulmonary bypass (continued) factors and their influence on regional cerebral blood flow
during nonpulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass (Govier et al), 592
use of the Biomedicus centrifugal pump in traumatic tears of the thoracic aorta (Olivier et al), 586
Carotid artery patient selection and results of simultaneous coronary and
carotid artery procedures (Berkoff and Turnipseed), 172
aortobronchial fistula, late complication of division of the per- sistent ductus arteriosus (Wood lit al), 402
coronary artery bypass in hereditary factor XI deficiency (Brunken), 406
surgical approach to corrected transposition of the great ves- sels and situs inversus {I,D,D} with ventricular septal defect and systemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation (Watson et al), 520
surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular sep- tal defect with large systemic--pulmonary collaterals (Benson et al), 522
tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, successful repair in an infant (Bullaboy et al), 400
thrombolytic therapy for superior veria caval thrombosis fol- lowing superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomo- sis (Dajee et al), 637
traumatic ventricular septal defect following closed chest massage, new approach to closure (Engelman et al), 529
triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar- dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Juttner et al), 526
unusual sequelae of colon interposition for esophageal recon- struction, late obstruction requiring reoperation (Sterling et al), 292
Case report
CASS registry. See Coronary Artery SuIgery Study registry Catheterization
brachial plexus injury after open-heart surgery (Vander Salm and Welch), CORRESPONDENCE, 060; brachial plexus in- jury (Horrow), CORRESPONDENCE, 660; reply (Hanson), CORRESPONDENCE, 661
Chemotherapy feasibility of adjuvant surgery in limited-stage small cell carci-
noma, prospective evaluation (Prager et al), 622 Circumflex coronary artery
technique of anastomosis of the right internal mammary ar- tery to the circumflex artery and its branches (Puig et al), HOW TO DO IT, 533
Classics in thoracic surgery first successful total repair of congenital atresia of the esopha-
gus with tracheoesophageal fistula (Langston), 72
identification and control of noncoronary collateral blood flow (Bolling et al), 232
surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular sep- tal defect with large systemic-pulmonary collaterals (Benson et al), CASE REPORT, 522
Collateral circulation
Collective review mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery (Sarr et al), 415 reoperation for aortic coarctation (Foster), 81
unusual sequelae of colon interposition for esophageal recon- struction, late obstruction requiring reoperation (Sterling et al), CASE REPORT, 292
Colon transplantation
Conduit apicoaortic
apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
atrial pedicle extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anoma-
lous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
Coronary artery patient selection and results of simultaneous coronary and
carotid artery procedures (Berkoff and Turnipseed), 172 Coronary artery bypass grafiing. See Aortocoronary bypass Coronary Artery Surgery Study registry
comparison of operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coronary artery bypass grafting, Coronary Artery Surgery Study (CASS) registry experience (Foster et al), 563
operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coro- nary artery bypass grafting (Pluth), EDITORIAL, 552
coronary vasodilator reserve in young dogs with moderate Coronary circulation
right ventricular hypertrophy (Botham et al), 101 Coronary disease
comparison of retrograde cardioplegia versus antegrade car- dioplegia in the presence of coronary artery obstruction (Gundry and Kirsh), 124
Coronary vessel anomalies
surgical management of diseased intracavitary coronary ar-
identification and control of noncoronary collateral blood teries (Ochsner and Mills), 356
flow (Bolling et al), 232 Correspondence
aortic cannulation with Rubio aortic punch (Rubio), 538 aortic growth after aortoplasty (Moulton), 662; reply (Sade
AVR and coronary bypass (Juffe et al), 91; reply (Weintraub), 91 biIateral sequential IMA grafting (Shapira and Lemole), 301 brachial plexus injury after open-heart surgery (Vander Salm
and Welch), 660; brachial plexus injury (Horrow), 660; reply (Hanson), 661
and Crawford), 663
Daniel Hale Williams, M.D. (Effler), 90 disruption of left brachiocephalic vein (Graeber and Fall), 302;
epicardial corkscrew lead fracture (Kalil), 90; reply (Fleming),
LA-LV bypass for mitral stenosis (Alvarez), 90; reply (Lan-
lower esophageal ring (Silber), 536; reply (Wilkins), 536; reply
modification of Eder-Puestow dilators (Korompai and Hay-
neonatal lung abscess (Yellin), 299; reply (Weber), 300 occlusion of calcified ascending aorta (Masri), 425 placement of LAP monitoring line (Iglesias), 301; reply
postpneumonectomy empyema in bronchogenic carcinoma
preoperative spirometry; lefs do it! (Olsen), 537; reply
pulmonary dirofilarial granuloma (Ciferri), 298 radiographic diagnosis of aortic injury (Nunley), 424; reply
reversed subclavian flap repair (Tiraboschi et al), 425; reply
safe aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis (Rousou et al), 661 subacute LV wall rupture (Iglesias et al), 91 surgical salvage of heart rupture (Ndfiez and Lbpez-Sendh),
tracheal reconstruction (Rioseco), 300 upper extremity vein graft (Salem0 and Kaiser), 538; reply
valve complication rates (Dewall), 426
primary malignant mediastinal tumors (Adkins et al), 648
apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
reply (de Boer and Homan van der Heide), 302
90
sing), 91
(Eastridge), 536
ward), 301
(McNicholas), 301
(Del Campo), 298; reply (Witz), 299
(Keagy), 537
(Woodring and Dillon), 424
(Hart and Waldhausen), 426
302
(Prieto and Bade), 538
Current review
Dacron
671 Subject Index
results with the two-patch technique for repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect (Bove et al), 157
Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure results of the Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure for transpo-
sition of the great arteries and for double-outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septal defect (Ceithaml et al), 433
congenital cardiac anomalies associated with the DiGeorge syndrome, neonatal experience (Marmon et al), 146
pulmonary dirofilarial granuloma (Cifem), CORRESPONDENCE,
DiGeorge syndrome
Dirofilariasis
298 Dobutamine
comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during in- traaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
bronchial omentopexy in canine lung allotransplantation (Dubois et al), 211
comparison of retrograde cardioplegia versus antegrade car- dioplegia in the presence of coronary artery obstruction (Gundry and Kirsh), 124
coronary vasodilator reserve in young dogs with moderate right ventricular hypertrophy (Botham et al), 101
depression of pulmonary metabolic function by cardiopulmo- nary bypass procedures increases levels of circulating norepinephrine (Pitt et al), 508
evaluation of various bioabsorbable materials on the titanium fiber metal tracheal prosthesis (Mendak et al), 488
identification and control of noncoronary collateral blood flow (Bolling et al), 232
norepinephrine plus phentolamine improves regional blood flow during experimental low cardiac output syndrome (Lemmer et al), 108
prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury following aortic cross-clamping, use of corticosteroids (Laschinger et al), 500
pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right ventricu- lar failure, I. experimental results (Opravil et al), 242
comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during in- traaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
disadvantages of prostacyclin infusion during cardiopulmo- nary bypass, double-blind study of 50 patients having coronary revascularization (DiSesa et al), 514
thoracotomy as a staging procedure after chemotherapy in the treatment of Stage I11 nonseminomatous carcinoma of the testis (Prenger et al), 444
Dog
Dopamine
Double-blind method
Drug therapy, combination
Ductus arteriosus, patent aortobronchial fistula, late complication of division of the per-
sistent ductus arteriosus (Wood et al), CASE REPORT, 402
Eder-Puestow dilators modification of Eder-Puestow dilators (Korompai and Hay-
adjuvant surgery in the management of patients with germ
decision making at the time of exploratory thoracotomy (Fry),
heart-lung transplantation (Lower), 551 operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coro-
pacemakers and the public image (Keshishian), 549 penetrating heart wounds, difficulty in evaluating clinical
postoperative ventricular arrhythmia (Moran), 312
ward), CORRESPONDENCE, 301 Editorial
cell tumors (Bosl), 432
310
nary artery bypass grafting (Pluth), 552
series (Trinkle), 181
transposition of the great arteries, which operation? (Stark), 429
Ehrenhaft procedure extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anomalous
pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
Ellik evacuator evacuation of calcific valvular debris using a standard Ellii
evacuator (Moores et al), HOW TO DO IT, 70 Emergency medical services
management of penetrating cardiac injuries, role of emer-
penetrating heart wounds, difficulty in evaluating clinical gency room thoracotomy (Tavares et al), 183
series (Trinkle), EDITORIAL, 181 Em p y e m a
postpneumonectomy empyema in bronchogenic carcinoma (Del Campo), CORRESPONDENCE, 298; reply (Witz), COR- RESPONDENCE, 299
sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221
single-stage complete muscle flap closure of the post- pneumonectomy empyema space, new method and pos- sible solution to a disturbing complication (Miller et al), 227
first successful total repair of congenital atresia of the esopha- gus with tracheoesophageal fistula (Langston), CLASSICS IN THORACIC SURGERY, 72
surgical treatment of congenital esophageal atresia (Mc- Kneally et al), 606
esophageal atresia with double fistula, missed anomaly (Johnson et al), 195
two decades of experience with modified Heller’s myotomy for achalasia (Pai et al), 201
unusual sequelae of colon interposition for esophageal recon- struction, late obstruction requiring reoperation (Sterling et al), CASE REPORT, 292
long-term survival following diverticulectomy for cancer in pharyngoesophageal (Zenker‘s) diverticulum (Huang et al), 207
Esophageal atresia
Esophageal diseases
Esophageal diverticula
Esophageal fistula esophageal atresia with double fistula, missed anomaly
(Johnson et al), 195 Esophageal neoplasms
clinical impact of intravenous hyperalimentation on esopha- geal carcinoma, is it worthwhile? (Brister et al), 617
diagnosis questionable role of computed tomography in preoperative
staging of esophageal cancer (Lea et al), 479 esophagogastrectomy as palliative treatment for esophageal
carcinoma, results obtained in the setting of a thoracic surgery residency program (Keagy et al), 611
long-term survival following diverticulectomy for cancer in pharyngoesophageal (Zenker’s) diverticulum (Huang et al), 207
tracheoesophageal fistula from carcinoma of the esophagus (Symbas et al), 382
lower esophageal ring (Saber), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; reply (Wilkins), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; reply (Eastridge), COR- RESPONDENCE, 536
Esophageal stenosis
Esophagus modification of Eder-Puestow dilators (Korompai and Hay-
technical aids in performing transhiatal esophagectomy with- ward), CORRESPONDENCE, 301
out thoracotomy (Orringer), 128 Exercise test
hospital mortality and long-term survival in relation to preoperative function in elderly patients with broncho- genic carcinoma (Berggren et al), 633
672 The Annals of Thoracic Surgev Vol 38 No 6 December 1984
Factor XI deficiency coronary artery bypass in hereditary factor XI deficiency
(Brunken), CASE REPORT, 406
experience with fibrin seal (Tisseel) in operations for con- genital heart defects (Stark and de Leval), HOW TO DO IT, 411
fibrin glue, effective hemostatic agent for nonsuturable in- traoperative bleeding (Rousou et al), HOW TO DO IT, 409
safe aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis (Rousou et al), COR-
Fibrin
Fogarty clamp
RESPONDENCE, 661 Follow-up studies
isolated mitral valve replacement with the Hancock biopros- thesis, 13-year appraisal (Gallucci et al), 571
long-term prognosis (15 to 26 years) after repair of tetralogy of Fallot, I. survival and symptomatic status (Rosenthal et al), 151
Fontan procedure
Funnel chest surgical treatment of tricuspid atresia (Cleveland et al), 447
repair of pectus excavatum by sternal eversion (Hawkins et al), 368
Gastroesophageal reflux reflux control by fundoplication, clinical and manometric as-
sessment of the Nissen operation (Ellis and Crozier), 387 stapled, uncut gastroplasty for hiatal hernia, 12-year follow-
up (Demos), 393 surgical treatment of congenital esophageal atresia (Mc-
Kneally et al), 606
cell tumors (Bosl), EDITORIAL, 432
Germ cells adjuvant surgery in the management of patients with germ
Grafts apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular
outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
results with the two-patch technique for repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect (Bove et al), 157
Granuloma pulmonary dirofilarial granuloma (Ciferri), CORRESPONDENCE,
298
Hamster
Hancock porcine bioprosthesis family of epidermoid lung cancer models (Benfield et al), 627
isolated mitral valve replacement with the Hancock biopros- thesis, 13-year appraisal (Gallucti et al), 571
posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
Heart abnormalities
congenital cardiac anomalies associated with the DiGeorge syndrome, neonatal experience (Marmon et al), 146
artificial comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during
intraaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
atrium approach in the management of atrial myxoma with long-
term follow-up (Marvasti et al), 33 placement of LAP monitoring line (Iglesias), CORRESPON-
DENCE, 301; reply (McNicholas), CORRESPONDENCE, 301
aortic cannulation with Rubio aortic punch (Rubio), CORRE- catheterization
SPONDENCE, 538
prognostic value of intraoperative pressure gradients with congenital aortic stenosis (Mavroudis et al), 237
defects, congenital experience with fibrin seal (Tisseel) in operations for con-
genital heart defects (Stark and de Leval), HOW TO DO IT, 411
enlargement coronary vasodilator reserve in young dogs with moderate
right ventricular hypertrophy (Botham et al), 101 massage
traumatic ventricular septal defect following closed-chest massage, new approach to closure (Engelman et al), CASE REPORT, 529
rupture subacute LV wall rupture (Iglesias et al), CORRESPONDENCE,
surgical salvage of heart rupture (Nbfiez and L6pez- 91
Sendbn), CORRESPONDENCE, 302 septal defects
results with the two-patch technique for repair of complete atrioventricular septal defect (Bove et al), 157
septa1 defects, ventricular new method of closing the ventricular septal defect in cor-
rected transposition of the great arteries (Kitamura et al), 640
results of the Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure for transpo- sition of the great arteries and for double-outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septal defect (Ceithaml et al), 433
surgical approach to corrected transposition of the great vessels and situs inversus {I,D,D} with ventricular septal defect and systemic atrioventricular valve regurgitatior, (Watson et al), CASE REPORT, 520
surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect with large systemic-pulmonary collateral j (Benson et al), CASE REPORT, 522
traumatic ventricular septal defect following closed-chest massage, new approach to closure (Engelman et al), CASE REPORT, 529
septum surgical management of critical pulmonary stenosis in th.e
transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular neonate (Coles et al), 458
septum (Castaneda et al), 438 surgery
general thoracic surgery in cardiothoracic surgery, search for balance (Liaison Committee for Thoracic Surgery), REPORT, 427
mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery (Sarr et al), COL- LECTIVE REVIEW, 415
occult rib fractures and brachial plexus injury following median sternotomy for open-heart operations (Baisden et al), 192
postoperative ventricular arrhythmia (Moran), EDITORIAL, 312
sonomicrometry, its application as a routine monitoring technique in cardiac surgery (Moores et al), 117
technique for immediate manual external aortic coun- terpulsation during cardiac surgery (Skinner et al), HOW
unanticipated postoperative ventricular tachyarrhythmias TO DO IT, 296
(Kron et al), 317 ventricle
apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
natural history of surgically treated ventricular aneurysm (Skinner et al), 42
pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right ven- tricular failure, I. experimental results (Opravil et al), 242
pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right ven- tricular failure, 11. clinical experience (Moran et al), 254
673 Subject Index
results of the Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure for transpo- sition of the great arteries and for double-outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septa1 defect (Ceithaml et al), 433
safe approach to left ventriculotomy (Hunter et al) HOW TO
surgical management of critical pulmonary stenosis in the
transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular
DO IT, 644
neonate (Coles et al), 458
septum (Castaneda et al), 438 Heart arrest, induced
comparison of the protective properties of four clinical crys- talloid cardioplegic solutions in the rat heart (Robinson et al), 268
comparison of retrograde cardioplegia versus antegrade car- dioplegia in the presence of coronary artery obstruction (Gundry and Kirsh), 124
Heart failure, congestive improved cardiovascular hemodynamics with atrioventricu-
lar sequential pacing compared with ventricular demand pacing (Raza et al), 260
Heart injuries management of penetrating cardiac injuries, role of emer-
penetrating heart wounds, difficulty in evaluating clinical gency room thoracotomy (Tavares et al), 183
series (Trinkle), EDITORIAL, 181 Heart neoplasms
approach in the management of atrial myxoma with long- term follow-up (Marvasti et al), 53
Heart transplantation heart-lung transplantation for irreversible pulmonary hyper-
total lymphatic irradiation and bone marrow in human heart tension (Jamieson et al), 554
transplantation (Kahn et al), 169 Heart valve
diseases should valve replacement and related procedures be per-
formed in elderly patients? (Arom et al), 466 prosthesis
five-year clinical experience with the Omniscience cardiac valve (DeWall et al), 275
posterior enlargement of the small annulus during aortic valve replacement versus implantation of a small pros- thesis (Pugliese et al), 31
valve complication rates (Dewall), CORRESPONDENCE, 426
two decades of experience with modified Heller's myotomy Heller's myotomy
for achalasia (Fai et a]), 201 Hemostasis, surgical
disadvantages of prostacyclin infusion during cardiopulmo- nary bypass, double-blind study of 50 patients having coronary revascularization (DiSesa et al), 514
experience with fibrin seal (Tisseel) in operations for con- genital heart defects (Stark and de Leva]), HOW TO DO IT, 411
fibrin glue, effective hemostatic agent for nonsuturable in- traoperative bleeding (Rousou et al), HOW TO DO IT, 409
Hernia diaphragmatic
triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar- dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Jiittner et al), CASE REPORT, 526
lower esophageal ring (Silber), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; re- ply (Wilkins), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; reply (Eastridge), CORRESPONDENCE, 536
stapled, uncut gastroplasty for hiatal hernia, 12-year fol- low-up (Demos), 393
History of medicine, 20th century
hiatal
life is short and the art long, the occasion instant, the experi- ment perilous, the decision difficult (Urschel), 1
How to do it curvilinear paramedian sternotomy (Lee and Blanche), 414 effective adjunct to tricuspid annuloplasty (Nakano et al), 68 evacuation of calcific valvular debris using a standard Ellik
experience with fibrin seal (Tisseel) in operations for con-
fibrin glue, effective hemostatic agent for nonsuturable in-
new scapula retractor for posterolateral thoracotomy (Peleg),
safe approach to left ventriculotomy (Hunter et al), 644 technique for immediate manual external aortic counterpul-
sation during cardiac surgery (Skinner et al), 296 technique of anastomosis of the right internal mammary ar-
tery to the circumflex artery and its branches (Puig et al), 533
evacuator (Moores et al), 70
genital heart defects (Stark and de Leva]), 411
traoperative bleeding (Rousou et al), 409
535
transdiaphragmatic adrenal biopsy (Mansour et al), 66 use of a sagittal oscillating saw for repeat sternotomy, safer
and simpler technique (Akl et al), 646 Hypertension
depression of pulmonary metabolic function by cardiopulmo- nary bypass procedures increases levels of circulating norepinephrine (Pitt et al), 508
perioperative beta blockade with propranolol, reduction in myocardial oxygen demands and incidence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias (Hammon et al), 363
pulmonary heart-lung transplantation for irreversible pulmonary hy-
pertension (Jamieson et al), 554 pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right veri-
tricular failure, I. experimental results (Opravil et a]), 242
Infant comparison of Blalock-Taussig, Waterston, and polytet ra-
fluoroethylene shunts in children less than two weeks of age (Woolf et al), 26
congenital cardiac anomalies associated with the DiGeorge syndrome, neonatal experience (Marmon et al), 146
growth of the aorta after prosthetic patch aortoplasty for coarctation in infants (Sade et al), 21
neonatal lung abscess (Yellin), CORRESPONDENCE, 299; reply (Weber), CORRESPONDENCE, 300
surgical management of critical pulmonary stenosis in the neonate (Coles et al), 458
tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, successful repair in an infant (Bullaboy et al), CASE REPORT, 400
transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular sep- tum (Castaneda et al), 438
Intensive care units role of the thoracic surgeon in the intensive care unit
(Magovern), PRESIDENT'S PAGE, 309 Internship and residency
esophagogastrectomy as palliative treatment for esophageal carcinoma, results obtained in the setting of a thoracic surgery residency program (Keagy et al), 611
Intestine, small triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar-
dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Jiittner et al), CASE REPORT, 526
Intraaortic balloon pumping comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during in-
traaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
technique for immediate manual external aortic counterpul- sation during cardiac surgery (Skinner et al), HOW TO DO IT, 296
Irrigation evacuation of calcific valvular debris using a standard Ellik
evacuator (Moores et al), HOW TO DO IT, 70
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Ischemia identification and control of noncoronary collateral blood
flow (Bolling et al), 232 prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury following aortic
cross-clamping, use of corticosteroids (Laschinger et al), 500
Jugular veins brachial plexus injury after open-heart surgery (Vander Salm
and Welch), CORRESPONDENCE, 660; brachial plexus in- jury (Horrow), CORRESPONDENCE, 660; reply (Hanson), CORRESPONDENCE, 661
Kidney transplantation comparison of biopsy-proven Pneurnocystis carinii pneumonia
in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients and renal allograft recipients (Sterling et al), 494
Lasers one hundred neodymium-YAG laser ablations of obstructing
tracheal neoplasms (Parr et al), 374 Lung
abscess neonatal lung abscess (Yellin), CORIIESPONDENCE, 299; reply
(Weber), CORRESPONDENCE, 300 blood supply
surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular septa1 defect with large systemic-pulmonary collaterals (Benson et al), CASE REPORT, 522
metabolism depression of pulmonary metabolic function by cardiopul-
monary bypass procedures increases levels of circulating norepinephrine (Pitt et al), 508
Lung diseases
298 Lung neoplasms
pulmonary dirofilarial granuloma (Cifem), CORRESPONDENCE,
changing times in surgical management of bronchopulmo- nary carcinoid tumor (Wilkins et al), 339
computed tomography for evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer, correlation with surgical staging (Breyer et al), 215
decision making at the time of exploriltory thoracotomy (Fry), EDITORIAL, 310
family of epidermoid lung cancer models (Benfield et al), 627 feasibility of adjuvant surgery in limited-stage small cell
carcinoma, prospective evaluation (Prager et al), 622 hospital mortality and long-term survival in relation to
preoperative function in elderly patients with broncho- genic carcinoma (Berggren et al), 633
influence of tumor microfod on recurrence and survival fol- lowing pulmonary resection of rrietastatic osteogenic sar- coma (Gundry et al), 473
major pulmonary resection for suspected but unconfirmed malignancy (Keagy et al), 314
postsurgical Stage I bronchogenic carcinoma, morbid implica- tions of recurrent disease (Pairolero et al), 331
surgery for pulmonary metastasis, 20-year experience (Mountain et al), 323
thoracotomy as a staging procedure after chemotherapy in the treatment of Stage I11 nonseminomatous carcinoma of the testis (Prenger et al), 444
transfer factor in the treatment of carcinoma of the lung (Kirsh et al), 140
urinary catabolites of ribonucleic acid as cancer markers, pre- liminary report of their use in patients with lung cancer (Madcenzie et al), 133
bronchial omentopexy in canine lung allotransplantation
heart-lung transplantation for irreversible pulmonary hyper-
Lung transplantation
(Dubois et al), 211
tension (Jamieson et al), 554
Lymphatic metastasis computed tomography for evaluation of mediastinal lymph
nodes in lung cancer, correlation with surgical staging (Breyer et al), 215
Lymphatic system total lymphatic irradiation and bone marrow in human heart
transplantation (Kahn et al), 169
Mammary arteries technique of anastomosis of the right internal mammary ar-
tery to the circumflex artery and its branches (Puig et al), HOW TO DO IT, 533
transplantation bilateral sequential IMA grafting (Shapira and Lemole),
CORRESPONDENCE, 301 techniques for multiple internal mammary bypass grafts
(Tector and Schmahl), 281 upper extremity vein graft (Salerno and Kaiser), CORRE-
SPONDENCE, 538; reply (Prieto and Basile), CORRESPON- DENCE, 538
Mediastinal neoplasms computed tomography for evaluation of mediastinal lymph
nodes in lung cancer, correlation with surgical staging (Breyer et al), 215
primary malignant mediastinal tumors (Adkins et al), CUR- RENT REVIEW, 648
Mediastinitis mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery (Sarr et al), COL-
LECTIVE REVIEW, 415 Mediastinoscopy
computed tomography for evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer, correlation with surgical staging (Breyer et al), 215
Mitral valve isolated mitral valve replacement with the Hancock biopros-
late outcome of patients with Braunwald-Cutter mitral valve
stenosis
thesis, 13-year appraisal (Gallucci et al), 571
replacement (Abdulali et al), 579
LA-LV bypass for mitral stenosis (Alvarez), CORRESPON- DENCE, 90; reply (Lansing), CORRESPONDENCE, 91
Models, biological
Monitoring, physiological family of epidermoid lung cancer models (Benfield et al), 627
sonomicrometry, its application as a routine monitoring tech- nique in cardiac surgery (Moores et al), 117
Muscle flaps sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis
major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221 single-stage complete muscle flap closure of the post-
pneumonectomy empyema space, new method and pos- sible solution to a disturbing complication (Miller et al), 227
Myasthenia gravis effects of preoperative duration of symptoms on patients
with myasthenia gravis (Monden et al), 287 myasthenia gravis with thymoma, analysis of postoperative
prognosis for 65 patients with thymomatous myasthenia gravis (Monden et al), 53
Myocardial infarction operative intervention for postinfarction angina (Baumgart-
ner et al), 265 Myocardial revascularization
safe aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis (Rousou et al), COR- RESPONDENCE, 661
Myocardium perioperative beta blockade with propranolol, reduction in
myocardial oxygen demands and incidence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias (Hammon et al), 363
Myxoma approach in the management of atrial myxoma with long-
term follow-up (Marvasti et al), 53
675 Subject Index
Neoplasm local recurrence
influence of tumor microfoci on recurrence and survival following pulmonary resection of metastatic osteogenic sarcoma (Gundry et al), 473
perspective on chest wall resection in patients with breast cancer (McKenna et al), 482
postsurgical Stage I bronchogenic carcinoma, morbid im- plications of recurrent disease (Pairolero et al), 331
metastasis influence of tumor microfoci on recurrence and survival
following pulmonary resection of metastatic osteogenic sarcoma (Gundry et al), 473
surgery for pulmonary metastasis, 20-year experience (Mountain et al), 323
thoracotomy as a staging procedure after chemotherapy in the treatment of Stage 111 nonseminomatous carcinoma of the testis (Prenger et al), 444
staging postsurgical Stage I bronchogenic carcinoma, morbid im-
plications of recurrent disease (Pairolero et al), 331 questionable role of computed tomography in preoperative
staging of esophageal cancer (Lea et al), 479 thoracotomy as a staging procedure after chemotherapy in
the treatment of Stage 111 nonseminomatous carcinoma of the testis (Prenger et al), 444
Neoplasms, experimental
Nervous system diseases family of epidermoid lung cancer models (Benfield et al), 627
factors and their influence on regional cerebral blood flow during nonpulsatile cardiopulmonary bypass (Govier et al), 592
Nissen fundoplication reflux control by fundoplication, clinical and manometric as-
sessment of the Nissen operation (Ellis and Crozier), 387
comparison of dopamine and dobutamine therapy during in- traaortic balloon pumping for the treatment of postcar- diotomy low-output syndrome (Sterling et al), 37
Nitroprusside
Norepinephrine depression of pulmonary metabolic function by cardiopulmo-
nary bypass procedures increases levels of circulating norepinephrine (Pitt et al), 508
norepinephrine plus phentolamine improves regional blood flow during experimental low cardiac output syndrome (Lemmer et al), 108
Note anatomy of the aortic root (Sud et al), 76
Omentum bronchial omentopexy in canine lung allotransplantation
(Dubois et al), 211 Omniscience cardiac valve prosthesis
valve (DeWall et al), 275 five-year clinical experience with the Omniscience cardiac
valve complication rates (Dewall), CORRESPONDENCE, 426
Pacemaker, artificial epicardial corkscrew lead fracture (Kalil), CORRESPONDENCE,
90; reply (Fleming), CORRESPONDENCE, 90 improved cardiovascular hemodynamics with atrioventricu-
lar sequential pacing compared with ventricular demand pacing (Raza et al), 260
pacemakers and the public image (Keshishian), EDITORIAL, 549
Palliative treatment esophagogastrectomy as palliative treatment for esophageal
carcinoma, results obtained in the setting of a thoracic surgery residency program (Keagy et al), 611
one hundred neodymium-YAG laser ablations of obstructing tracheal neoplasms (Pam et al), 374
perspective on chest wall resection in patients with breast
tracheoesophageal fistula from carcinoma of the esophagus cancer (McKenna et al), 482
(Symbas et al), 382 Parathyroid glands
congenital cardiac anomalies associated with the DiGeorge syndrome, neonatal experience (Marmon et al), 146
clinical impact of intravenous hyperalimentation on esopha- geal carcinoma, is it worthwhile? (Brister et al), 617
patient selection and results of simultaneous coronary and carotid artery procedures (Berkoff and Turnipseed), 172
sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221
Parenteral hyperalimentation
Patient care planning
Pectoralis muscles
Pectus excavatum. See Funnel chest Perfusion
comparison of the protective properties of four clinical crys- talloid cardioplegic solutions in the rat heart (Robinson et al), 268
Pericardial transplantation disruption of left brachiocephalic vein (Graeber and Fall),
CORRESPONDENCE, 302; reply (de Boer and Homan van der Heide), CORRESPONDENCE, 302
Pericardium triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar-
dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Jiittner et al), CASE REPORT, 526
Pharyngeal neoplasms long-term survival following diverticulectomy for cancer in
pharyngoesophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum (Huang et al), 207
Phentolamine norepinephrine plus phentolamine improves regional blood
flow during experimental low cardiac output syndrome (Lemmer et al), 108
Pneumocystis curinii comparison of biopsy-proven Pneumocystis curinii pneumonia
in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients and renal allograft recipients (Sterling et al), 494
Pneumonectomy major pulmonary resection for suspected but unconfirmed
malignancy (Keagy et al), 314 postpneumonectomy empyema in bronchogenic carcinoma
(Del Campo), CORRESPONDENCE, 298; reply (Witz), COR- RESPONDENCE, 299
sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221
single-stage complete muscle flap closure of the post- pneumonectomy empyema space, new method and pos- sible solution to a disturbing complication (Miller et al), 227
Pneumonia, interstitial plasma cell comparison of biopsy-proven Pneumocystis curinii pneumonia
in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients and renal allograft recipients (Sterling et al), 494
comparison of Blalock-Taussig, Waterston, and polytetra- fluoroethylene shunts in children less than two weeks of age (Woolf et al), 26
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Postoperative complications mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery (Sam et al), COL-
postoperative ventricular arrhythmia (Moran), EDITORIAL,
unanticipated postoperative ventricular tachyarrhythmias
LECTIVE REVIEW, 415
312
(Kron et al), 317 President's page
role of the thoracic surgeon in the intensive care unit (Magovem), 309
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Propranolol perioperative beta blockade with propranolol, reduction in
myocardial oxygen demands and incidence of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias (Hamman et al), 363
neonate (Coles et al), 458
Prostaglandins E surgical management of critical pulmonary stenosis in the
Prostaglandins X disadvantages of prostacyclin infusion during cardiopulmo-
nary bypass, double-blind study of 50 patients having coronary revascularization (DiSesa et al), 514
Prosthesis apicoaortic valved conduits for complex left ventricular
outflow obstruction, technical considerations and cur- rent status (Brown et al), 162
evaluation of various bioabsorbable materials on the titanium fiber metal tracheal prosthesis (Mendak et al), 488
extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
late outcome of patients with Braunvrald-Cutter mitral valve replacement (Abdulali et al), 579
techniques for multiple internal mammary bypass grafts (Tec- tor and Schmahl), 281
unusual sequelae of colon interposition for esophageal recon- struction, late obstruction requiring reoperation (Sterling et al), CASE REPORT, 292
valve complication rates (Dewall), CORRESPONDENCE, 426
growth of the aorta after prosthetic patch aortoplasty for Prosthetic patch
coarctation in infants (Sade et al), 21 Public relations
549 Pulmonary artery
pacemakers and the public image (Keshishian), EDITORIAL,
comparison of Blalock-Taussig, Waterston, and polytetra- fluoroethylene shunts in children less than two weeks of age (Woolf et al), 26
surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular sep- tal defect with large systemic-pulmonary collaterals (Benson et al), CASE REPORT, 522
thrombolytic therapy for superior vena caval thrombosis fol- lowing superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomo- sis (Dajee et al), CASE REPORT, 637
Pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right ventricu-
lar failure, I. experimental results (Opravil et al), 242 pulmonary artery balloon counterpulsation for right ventricu-
lar failure, 11. clinical experience (Moran et al), 254 Pulmonary valve
abnormalities surgical correction of pulmonary atresia and ventricular
septal defect with large systemic-pulmonary collaterals (Benson et al), CASE REPORT, 522
stenosis surgical management of critical pulmonary stenosis in the
neonate (Coles et al), 458 Pulmonary vein
alternative method for repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava (Warden et al), 601
extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
Radiography esophageal atresia with double fistula, missed anomaly
(Johnson et al), 195 Radionuclide imaging
open rib biopsy guided by radionuclide technique (Shih et al), 59
Regional blood flow norepinephrine plus phentolamine improves regional blood
flow during experimental low cardiac output syndrome (Lemmer et al), 108
Reoperation comparison of operative mortality and morbidity for initial
and repeat coronary artery bypass grafting, Coronary Artery Surgery Study (CASS) registry experience (Foster et al), 563
operative mortality and morbidity for initial and repeat coro- nary artery bypass grafting (Pluth), EDITORIAL, 552
reflux control by fundoplication, clinical and manometric as- sessment of the Nissen operation (Ellis and Crozier), 387
reoperation for aortic coarctation (Foster), COLLECTIVE RE- VIEW, 81
unusual sequelae of colon interposition for esophageal recon- struction, late obstruction requiring reoperation (Sterling et al), CASE REPORT, 292
Report general thoracic surgery in cardiothoracic surgery, search for
balance (Liaison Committee for Thoracic Surgery), 427 notes from the Thoracic Surgery Director’s Association, 305
occult rib fractures and brachial plexus injury following me- dian sternotomy for open-heart operations (Baisden et al), 192
Rib fractures, occurrence
Ribs open rib biopsy guided by radionuclide technique (Shih et
al), 59 RNA
urinary catabolites of ribonucleic acid as cancer markers, pre- liminary report of their use in patients with lung cancer (Mackenzie et al), 133
Rubio aortic punch aortic cannulation with Rubio aortic punch (Rubio), CORRE-
SPONDENCE, 538
Saphenous vein transplantation upper extremity vein graft (Salem0 and Kaiser), CORRESPON-
DENCE, 538; reply (Prieto and Basile), CORRESPONDENCE, 538
osteogenic Sarcoma
influence of tumor microfoci on recurrence and survival following pulmonary resection of metastatic osteogenic sarcoma (Gundry et al), 473
surgery for pulmonary metastasis, 20-year experience (Mountain et al), 323
Saw use of a sagittal oscillating saw for repeat sternotomy, safer
and simpler technique (Akl et al), HOW TO DO IT, 646
lower esophageal ring (Silber), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; reply (Wilkins), CORRESPONDENCE, 536; reply (Eastridge), COR- RESPONDENCE, 536
Schatzki ring
Situs inversus surgical approach to corrected transposition of the great ves-
sels and situs inversus {I,D,D} with ventricular septal defect and systemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation (Watson et al), CASE REPORT, 520
Sloan, Herbert, M.D. calendar of events, celebration in honor of Herbert Sloan,
Herbert Sloan, M.D., biographical sketch, FESTSCHRIFT, 95 Herbert Sloan, M.D., consummate surgeon (Kirsh),
opening remarks of the scientific session in honor of Dr. and
scientific program, celebration in honor of Herbert Sloan,
M.D., FESTSCHRIFT, 96
FESTSCHRIFT, 99
Mrs. Herbert Sloan (Turcotte), FESTSCHRIFT, 100
M.D., FESTSCHRIFT, 97
677 Subject Index
Society of Thoracic Surgeons life is short and the art long, the occasion instant, the experi-
pacemakers and the public image (Keshishian), EDITORIAL, ment perilous, the decision difficult (Urschel), 1
549 Solutions
comparison of the protective properties of four clinical crys- talloid cardioplegic solutions in the rat heart (Robinson et al), 268
Sonomicrometry comparison of retrograde cardioplegia versus antegrade car-
dioplegia in the presence of coronary artery obstruction (Gundry and Kirsh), 124
sonomicrometry, its application as a routine monitoring tech- nique in cardiac surgery (Moores et al), 117
for achalasia (Pai et al), 201
Spasm two decades of experience with modified Heller’s myotomy
Spinal cord injuries prevention of ischemic spinal cord injury following aortic
cross-clamping, use of corticosteroids (Laschinger et al), 500
Spirometry hospital mortality and long-term survival in relation to
preoperative function in elderly patients with broncho- genic carcinoma (Berggren et al), 633
preoperative spirometry, let’s do it! (Olsen), CORRESPON- DENCE, 537; reply (Keagy), CORRESPONDENCE, 537
Stliphylococcus aureus postpneumonectomy empyema in bronchogenic carcinoma
(Del Campo), CORRESPONDENCE, 298; reply (Witz), COR- RESPONDENCE, 299
Sternum curvilinear paramedian stemotomy (Lee and Blanche), HOW
TO DO IT, 414 mediastinal infection after cardiac surgery (Sarr et al), COL-
LECTIVE REVIEW, 415 occult rib fractures and brachial plexus injury following me-
dian stemotomy for open-heart operations (Baisden et al), 192
repair of pectus excavatum by sternal eversion (Hawkins et al), 368
use of a sagittal oscillating saw for repeat sternotomy, safer and simpler technique (Akl et al), HOW TO DO IT, 646
thrombolytic therapy for superior vena caval thrombosis fol- lowing superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomo- sis (Dajee et al), CASE REPORT, 479
Streptokinase
Subclavian artery injuries management of subclavian artery injuries following blunt
reversed subclavian flap repair (Tiraboschi et al), CORRESPON- DENCE, 425; reply (Hart and Waldhausen), CORRESPON- DENCE, 426
thoracic trauma (Sturm et al), 188 Subclavian artery transplantation
Surgical flaps aortic growth after aortoplasty (Moulton), CORRESPONDENCE,
662; reply (Sade and Crawford), CORRESPONDENCE, 663 perspective on chest wall resection in patients with breast
cancer (McKenna et al), 482 sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis
major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221 single-stage complete muscle flap closure of the post-
pneumonectomy empyema space, new method and pos- sible solution to a disturbing complication (Miller et al), 227
Surgical instruments new scapula retractor for posterolateral thoracotomy (Peleg),
occult rib fractures and brachial plexus injury following me- dian stemotomy for open-heart operations (Baisden et al), 192
HOW TO DO IT, 535
safe aorta-saphenous vein anastomosis (Rousou et al), COR- RESPONDENCE, 661
use of a sagittal oscillating saw for repeat sternotomy, safer and simpler technique (Akl et al), HOW TO DO IT, 646
Tachycardia postoperative ventricular arrhythmia (Moran), EDITORIAL,
unanticipated postoperative ventricular tachyarrhythmias 312
(Kron et al), 317 Testicular neoplasms
adjuvant surgery in the management of patients with germ cell tumors (Bosl), EDITORIAL, 432
thoracotomy as a staging procedure after chemotherapy in the treatment of Stage III nonseminomatous carcinoma of the testis (Prenger et al), 444
Tetralogy of Fallot long-term prognosis (15 to 26 years) after repair of tetralogy
of Fallot, I. survival and symptomatic status (Rosenthal et al), 151
tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation of the aorta, successful repair in an infant (Bullaboy et al), CASE REPORT, 400
Thoracic injuries management of subclavian artery injuries following blunt
thoracic trauma (Sturm et al), 188 Thoracic neoplasms
adjuvant surgery in the management of patients with germ cell tumors (Bosl), EDITORIAL, 432
Thoracic surgery decision making at the time of exploratory thoracotomy (Fry),
education EDITORIAL, 310
general thoracic surgery in cardiothoracic surgery, search for balance (Liaison Committee for Thoracic Surgery), REPORT, 427
history life is short and the art long, the occasion instant, the ex-
periment perilous, the decision difficult (Urschel), 1 management of penetrating cardiac injuries, role of emer-
gency room thoracotomy (Tavares et al), 183 new scapula retractor for posterolateral thoracotomy (Peleg),
penetrating heart wounds, difficulty in evaluating clinical series (Trinkle), EDITORIAL, 181
perspective on chest wall resection in patients with breast cancer (McKenna et al), 482
role of the thoracic surgeon in the intensive care unit (Magovem), PRESIDENT’S PAGE, 309
sealing the postpneumonectomy space, use of a pectoralis major myodermal flap (de la Rocha and Robertson), 221
single-stage complete muscle flap closure of the post- pneumonectomy empyema space, new method and pos- sible solution to a disturbing complication (Miller et al), 227
technical aids in performing transhiatal esophagectomy with- out thoracotomy (Orringer), 128
HOW TO DO IT, 535
Thoracic surgery quiz answers (Moran), 80 questions (Moran), 75
valve complication rates (Dewall), CORRESPONDENCE, 426
thrombolytic therapy for superior vena caval thrombosis fol- lowing superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomo- sis (Dajee et al), CASE REPORT, 637
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
valve complication rates (Dewall), CORRESPONDENCE, 426
effects of preoperative duration of symptoms on patients Thymectomy
with myasthenia gravis (Monden et al), 287
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Thymoma myasthenia gravis with thymoma, analysis of postoperative
prognosis for 65 patients with thymomatous myasthenia gravis (Monden et al), 53
Thymus gland abnormalities
congenital cardiac anomalies associated with the DiGeorge
myasthenia gravis with thymoma, analysis of postopera- tive prognosis for 65 patients with thymomatous myas- thenia gravis (Monden et al), 53
myasthenia gravis with thymoma, analysis of postoperative prognosis for 65 patients with thymomatous myasthenia gravis (Monden et al), 53
experience with fibrin seal (Tisseel) in operations for con- genital heart defects (Stark and de Leval), HOW TO DO IT, 411
Titanium
syndrome, neonatal experience (Marmon et al), 146 surgery
Thymus neoplasms
Tisseel
evaluation of various bioabsorbable materials on the titanium fiber metal tracheal prosthesis (Mendak et al), 488
Tomography, x-ray computed computed tomography for evaluation of mediastinal lymph
nodes in lung cancer, correlation with surgical staging (Breyer et al), 215
questionable role of computed tomography in preoperative staging of esophageal cancer (Lea et al), 479
Tracheal diseases evaluation of various bioabsorbable materials on the titanium
fiber metal tracheal prosthesis (hdendak et al), 488 tracheal reconstruction (Rioseco), CORRESPONDENCE, 300
one hundred neodymium-YAG laser ablations of obstructing Tracheal neoplasms
tracheal neoplasms (Parr et al), 374 Tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal atresia with double fistula, missed anomaly (Johnson et al), 195
first successful total repair of congenital atresia of the esopha- gus with tracheoesophageal fistula (Langston), CLASSICS IN THORACIC SURGERY, 72
tracheoesophageal fistula from carcinoma of the esophagus (Symbas et at), 382
Transfer factor transfer factor in the treatment of carcinoma of the lung
(Kirsh et al), 140 Transplantation, homologous
bronchial omentopexy in canine Iring allotransplantation (Dubois et al), 211
comparison of biopsy-proven Pneurnccystis carinii pneumonia in acquired immune deficiency syndrome patients and renal allograft recipients (Sterling et al), 494
triple diaphragmatic rupture with disruption of the pericar- dium, pericardial reconstruction by lyophilized dura al- lograft (Jiittner et al), CASE REPORT, 526
new method of closing the ventricular septal defect in cor- rected transposition of the great arteries (Kitamura et al), 640
results of the Damus-Stansel-Kaye procedure for transpo- sition of the great arteries and for double-outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septal defect (Ceithaml et al), 433
surgical approach to corrected transposition of the great ves- sels and situs inversus {I,D,D} with ventricular septal defect and systemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation
Transposition of great vessels
(Watson et al), CASE REPORT, 52CI
transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular sep-
transposition of the great arteries, which operation? (Stark), tum (Castaneda et al), 438
EDITORIAL, 429 Tricuspid valve
abnormalities
447 insufficiency
surgical treatment of tricuspid atresia (Cleveland et al),
effective adjunct to tricuspid annuloplasty (Nakano et al), now TO DO IT, 68
surgical approach to corrected transposition of the great vessels and situs inversus {I,D,D} with ventricular septal defect and systemic atrioventricular valve regurgitation (Watson et al), CASE REPORT, 520
Vascular resistance coronary vasodilator reserve in young dogs with moderate
right ventricular hypertrophy (Botham et al), 101 Vena cava, superior
alternative method for repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava (Warden et al), 601
extracardiac atrial pedicle conduit repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the superior vena cava in children (Williams et al), 345
thrombolytic therapy for superior vena caval thrombosis fol- lowing superior vena cava-pulmonary artery anastomo- sis (Dajee et al), CASE REPORT, 637
Ventricular aneurysm natural history of surgically treated ventricular aneurysm
(Skinner et al), 42 Ventricular fibrillation
postoperative ventricular arrhythmia (Moran), EDITORIAL,
unanticipated postoperative ventricular tachyarrhythmias 312
(Kron et al), 317
Waterston procedure comparison of Blalock-Taussig, Waterston, and polytetra-
fluoroethylene shunts in children less than two weeks of age (Woolf et al), 26
Williams, Daniel Hale, M.D.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Daniel Hale Williams, M.D. (Effler), CORRESPONDENCE, 90
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and the beginnings of di- rect arrhythmia surgery (Sealy), 176
Wounds nonpenetrating
management of subclavian artery injuries following blunt thoracic trauma (Sturm et al), 188
radiographic diagnosis of aortic injury (Nunley), CORRE- SPONDENCE, 424; reply (Woodring and Dillon), CORRE- SPONDENCE, 424
use of the Biomedicus centrifugal pump in traumatic tears of the thoracic aorta (Olivier et al), 586
penetrating management of penetrating cardiac injuries, role of emer-
penetrating heart wounds, difficulty in evaluating clinical gency room thoracotomy (Tavares et al), 183
series (Trinkle), EDITORIAL, 181
Zenker's diverticulum long-term survival following diverticulectomy for cancer in
pharyngoesophageal (Zenker's) diverticulum (Huang et al), 207