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Contents: Volume 114/Number 1/July, 1998 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

	ARTICLES

	REVIEWS

	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

Is There Really A Controversy Surrounding the Effectiveness of Respiratory Rehabilitation in COPD?
Yves Lacasse, Gordon H. Guyatt, and Roger S. Goldstein Chest Jul 1998: 1–4. [PDF]

Continued Efforts To Improve the Sensitivity of Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Ko-Pen Wang Chest Jul 1998: 4–5. [PDF]

Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma
John P. Griffin Chest Jul 1998: 5–7. [PDF]

Perioperative Mortality and Primary Graft Failure
Larry L. Schulman Chest Jul 1998: 7–8. [PDF]

Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Our Need to Understand
Robyn J. Barst Chest Jul 1998: 8–9. [PDF]

Cost vs Value in Vena Caval Filters
Lazar J. Greenfield Chest Jul 1998: 9–10. [PDF]

New CHEST Editorial Board Members
Chest Jul 1998: 11. [PDF]

ARTICLES

Effect of Reduced Body Weight on Muscle Aerobic Capacity in Patients With COPD
Paolo Palange, Silvia Forte, Paolo Onorati, Vincenzo Paravati, Felice Manfredi, Pietro Serra, and Stefano Carlone Chest Jul 1998: 12–18. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Influence of 6 Months of Oral Anabolic Steroids on Body Mass and Respiratory Muscles in Undernourished COPD Patients
Ivone Martins Ferreira, Ieda T. Verreschi, Luiz E. Nery, Roger S. Goldstein, Noe Zamel, Dina Brooks, and Jose R. Jardim Chest Jul 1998: 19–28. [Abstract] [PDF]

Addition of Nitric Oxide to Oxygen Improves Cardiopulmonary Function in Patients With Severe COPD
Peter Germann, Rolf Ziesche, Christian Leitner, Georg Roeder, Georg Urak, Michael Zimpfer, and Robert Sladen Chest Jul 1998: 29–35. [Abstract] [PDF]

CT Scan Directed Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Biopsy for Mediastinal Nodes
Fu Rong and Bing Cui Chest Jul 1998: 36–39. [Abstract] [PDF]

Lung Adenocarcinomas Diagnosed by Open Lung or Thoracoscopic vs Bronchoscopic Biopsy
Hiroaki Nomori, Hirotoshi Horio, Gentarou Fuyuno, Ryuichirou Kobayashi, Shojiroh Morinaga, and Keiichi Suemasu Chest Jul 1998: 40–44. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchioloalveolar Lung Carcinoma: Results of Surgical Treatment and Prognostic Factors
Jean François Regnard, Nicola Santelmo, Noureddine Romdhani, Noureddine Gharbi, Jacques Bourcereau, Elisabeth Dulmet, and Philippe Levasseur Chest Jul 1998: 45–50. [Abstract] [PDF]

Primary Graft Failure Following Lung Transplantation
Jason D. Christie, Joseph E. Bavaria, Harold I. Palevsky, Leslie Litzky, Nancy P. Blumenthal, Larry R. Kaiser, and Robert M. Kotloff Chest Jul 1998: 51–60. [Abstract] [PDF]

Acute Effects of Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery on Lung and Chest Wall Mechanical Properties
George M. Barnas, Timothy B. Gilbert, Mark J. Krasna, Mark J. McGinley, Michael Fiocco, and Jonathan B. Orens Chest Jul 1998: 61–68. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cardiopulmonary Risk Index Does Not Predict Complications After Thoracic Surgery
Jose A. Melendez and Vittoria Arslan Carlon Chest Jul 1998: 69–75. [Abstract] [PDF]

Perioperative Predictors of Acute Cholecystitis After Cardiovascular Surgery
Mohamed Y. Rady, Ramesh Kodavatiganti, and Thomas Ryan Chest Jul 1998: 76–84. [Abstract] [PDF]

Morbidity and Mortality of Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps Placed Through the Aortic Arch
Dale K. Mueller, Mark Stout, and Bradford M. Blakeman Chest Jul 1998: 85–88. [Abstract] [PDF]

In Vivo Detection of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Asymptomatic Athletes by Echocardiographic Screening
Paolo Zeppilli, Antonio dello Russo, Cesare Santini, Vincenzo Palmieri, Luigi Natale, Alessandro Giordano, and Andrea Frustaci Chest Jul 1998: 89–93. [Abstract] [PDF]

Quantification of Aortic Stenosis in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Using Multiplane Transesophageal Doppler Echocardiography
Friedrich C. Blumberg, Michael Pfeifer, Stephan R. Holmer, Eckhard P. Kromer, Günter A.J. Riegger, and Dietmar Elsner Chest Jul 1998: 94–97. [Abstract] [PDF]

Reversible Myocardial Contraction Abnormalities in Patients With an Acute Noncardiac Illness
Scott W. Sharkey, Wendy Shear, Morrison Hodges, and Charles A. Herzog Chest Jul 1998: 98–105. [Abstract] [PDF]

Self-expandable Metallic Airway Stent Insertion Employing Flexible Bronchoscopy: Preliminary Results
Asok Dasgupta, Bart L. Dolmatch, Wajdy J. Abi-Saleh, Praveen N. Mathur, and Atul C. Mehta Chest Jul 1998: 106–109. [Abstract] [PDF]

Experimental Study of the Histocompatibility of Covered Expandable Metallic Stents in the Trachea
Masahiro Mitsuoka, Akihiro Hayashi, Shinzo Takamori, Kohsuke Tayama, and Kazuo Shirouzu Chest Jul 1998: 110–114. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Prospective, Multicenter Study of a Pneumonia Practice Guideline
David C. Rhew, Mary S. Riedinger, Meenu Sandhu, Constance Bowers, Nancy Greengold, and Scott R. Weingarten Chest Jul 1998: 115–119. [Abstract] [PDF]

Sparfloxacin vs Ofloxacin in the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis: A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Comparative Study
C. Andrew DeAbate, Dan Henry, George Bensch, Amal Jubran, Sanford Chodosh, Lisa Harper, Diane Tipping, George H. Talbot Sparfloxacin Multicenter ABECB Study Group Chest Jul 1998: 120–130. [Abstract] [PDF]

Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated With Identification of Aspergillus in Respiratory Specimens From Persons With HIV Disease
Jeanne Marie Wallace, Rosemarie Lim, Ben L. Browdy, Philip C. Hopewell, Jeffrey Glassroth, Mark J. Rosen, Lee B. Reichman, Paul A. Kvale Pulmonary Complications of HIV Infection Study Group Chest Jul 1998: 131–137. [Abstract] [PDF]

Clinical and Radiographic Manifestations of Uncommon Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease in AIDS Patients
Ali A. El-Solh, Julie Nopper, Mohamad R. Abul-Khoudoud, Sherif M. Sherif, Alan T. Aquilina, and Brydon J.B. Grant Chest Jul 1998: 138–145. [Abstract] [PDF]

The Role of Candida sp Isolated From Bronchoscopic Samples in Nonneutropenic Patients
Jordi Rello, Maria-Eugenia Esandi, Emili Díaz, Dolors Mariscal, Miguel Gallego, and Jordi Vallès Chest Jul 1998: 146–149. [Abstract] [PDF]

Investigation of Pleural Effusion: An Evaluation of the New Olympus LTF Semiflexible Thoracofiberscope and Comparison With Abram's Needle Biopsy
Alan N. McLean, Stephen R. Bicknell, Lawrence G. McAlpine, and Andrew J. Peacock Chest Jul 1998: 150–153. [Abstract] [PDF]

Chylothorax in Cirrhosis of the Liver: Analysis of Its Frequency and Clinical Characteristics
Santiago Romero, Concepcion Martín, Luis Hernandez, Jose Verdu, Celia Trigo, Miguel Perez-Mateo, and Loreto Alemany Chest Jul 1998: 154–159. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Treatment of Traumatic Clotted Hemothorax
Ilhan Inci, Cemal Özçelik, Refik Ülkü, Adnan Tuna, and Nesimi Eren Chest Jul 1998: 160–165. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effects of Different Mechanical Treatments on Nasal Resistance Assessed by Rhinometry
Anne-Marie Lorino, Frédéric Lofaso, Irène Drogou, Ferial Abi-Nader, Estelle Dahan, André Coste, and Hubert Lorino Chest Jul 1998: 166–170. [Abstract] [PDF]

Sputum Rheology Changes in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Following Two Different Types of Physiotherapy: Flutter vs Autogenic Drainage
Ernst M. App, Rita Kieselmann, Dietrich Reinhardt, Hermann Lindemann, Bonnie Dasgupta, Malcolm King, and Peter Brand Chest Jul 1998: 171–177. [Abstract] [PDF]

Defective Endothelially Mediated Pulmonary Vasodilation in Systemic Sclerosis
Jeremy Cailes, Stephen Winter, Roland M. du Bois, and Timothy W. Evans Chest Jul 1998: 178–184. [Abstract] [PDF]

β-Blocker Effects on Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia and Baroreflex Gain in Normal Subjects
Maria Vittoria Pitzalis, Filippo Mastropasqua, Francesco Massari, Andrea Passantino, Paolo Totaro, Cinzia Forleo, and Paolo Rizzon Chest Jul 1998: 185–191. [Abstract] [PDF]

Is It `Worthwhile' To Continue Treating Patients With a Prolonged Stay (>14 Days) in the ICU?: An Economic Evaluation
Daren K. Heyland, Elsie Konopad, Thomas W. Noseworthy, Richard Johnston, and Amiram Gafni Chest Jul 1998: 192–198. [Abstract] [PDF]

Validation of the Modified Multisystem Organ Failure Score as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients With AIDS-Related Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia and Respiratory Failure
David M. Forrest, Ognjenka Djurdjev, Carlos Zala, Joel Singer, Lindsay Lawson, James A. Russell, and Julio S.G. Montaner Chest Jul 1998: 199–206. [Abstract] [PDF]

Central Vein Catheter-Related Thrombosis in Intensive Care Patients: Incidence, Risks Factors, and Relationship With Catheter-Related Sepsis
Jean-François Timsit, Benoît Misset, Jean Carlet, Jean-Marc Boyer, Jean-Christophe Farkas, Jean-Baptiste Martin, and Bertrand Renaud Chest Jul 1998: 207–213. [Abstract] [PDF]

Clinical and Economic Outcome of Mechanically Ventilated Patients in New York State During 1993: Analysis of 10,473 Cases Under DRG 475
Carlos J. Kurek, Diane Dewar, James Lambrinos, Frank V. McL Booth, and Ian L. Cohen Chest Jul 1998: 214–222. [Abstract] [PDF]

Beneficial Effect of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide on Pulmonary Gas Exchange in Patients With Acute Lung Injury
Chieko Mitaka, Yukio Hirata, Takashi Nagura, Yukio Tsunoda, and Keisuke Amaha Chest Jul 1998: 223–228. [Abstract] [PDF]

Veno-Right Ventricular Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Thoracic Surgery: An Experimental Study in Dogs
Keiichi Horita, Zhi-Li Cao, and Tsuyoshi Itoh Chest Jul 1998: 229–235. [Abstract] [PDF]

Stimulation of Human Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation by Thrombin Involves Increased Synthesis of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
Sergio Paulo Bydlowski, Madalena M.N.S. Pares, Rosângela P.S. Soares, and Antonio Augusto B. Lopes Chest Jul 1998: 236–240. [Abstract] [PDF]

Percutaneous Pulmonary Endoarterial Biopsy in an Experimental Model of Pulmonary Hypertension
Abraham Rothman, David M. Mann, Cynthia A. Behling, Ron G. Konopka, Peter G. Chiles, Craig A. Pedersen, and Kenneth M. Moser Chest Jul 1998: 241–250. [Abstract] [PDF]

Tissue Hypercarbic Acidosis as a Marker of Acute Circulatory Failure (Shock)
Yoji Sato, Max Harry Weil, and Wanchun Tang Chest Jul 1998: 263–274. [Abstract] [PDF]

Does Medical Antireflux Therapy Improve Asthma in Asthmatics With Gastroesophageal Reflux?: A Critical Review of the Literature
Stephen K. Field and Lloyd R. Sutherland Chest Jul 1998: 275–283. [Abstract] [PDF]

Research Bronchoscopies Do Not Adversely Affect HIV-infected Individuals' Future Health-Care Decisions
Marc C. I. Lipman, David Stobbs, Sara Madge, Riva Miller, and Margaret A. Johnson Chest Jul 1998: 284–290. [Abstract] [PDF]

Upper T Mini-Sternotomy for Aortic Valve Operations
Mohammad Bashar Izzat, Anthony P.C. Yim, M. Hazem El-Zufari, and Kim S. Khaw Chest Jul 1998: 291–294. [Abstract] [PDF]

Clinical Conference on Management Dilemmas: A Young Woman With a 10-cm Chest Mass
Robert M. Smith, Steven M. Dubinett, Kenneth Grudko, Edward C. Rosenow, III, Daniel R. Budman, and Jeff Schnader Chest Jul 1998: 295–306. [PDF]

A 40-Year-Old Obese Man Snores Heavily and Has Daytime Hypersomnolence
Barbara Phillips Chest Jul 1998: 307–308. [PDF]

An Unusual Cause of Pulmonary Artery Thrombosis
Juan Ortiz-Saracho, Lucia Pantoja Zarza, and Juan Sanchez Chest Jul 1998: 309–310. [PDF]

Persistent Pleural Effusions Following Coronary Bypass Surgery
John P. Areno, Jeff P. McCartney, Jane Eggerstedt, Warren Grafton, and Ronald B. George Chest Jul 1998: 311–314. [PDF]

Preliminary Results of Bedside Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement: Safe and Cost-Effective
Ronald F. Sing, Charles H. Smith, William S. Miles, and W. Joseph Messick Chest Jul 1998: 315–316. [Abstract] [PDF]

Clinical Application of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Direct Test: Case Report, Literature Review, and Proposed Clinical Algorithm
Mark T. Gladwin, James J. Plorde, and Thomas R. Martin Chest Jul 1998: 317–323. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Potential Role for Glucagon in the Treatment of Drug-Induced Symptomatic Bradycardia
Jeffrey N. Love, Deepak K. Sachdeva, Liesl A. Curtis, John M. Howell, and Edward S. Bessman Chest Jul 1998: 323–326. [Abstract] [PDF]

Commotio Cordis: Cardiovascular Manifestations of a Rare Survivor
Mark S. Link, N. A. Mark Estes, III, Paul J. Wang, Charles I. Berul, James B. Kirchhoffer, Sally H. Ginsburg, and Yvonne M. Paris Chest Jul 1998: 326–328. [Abstract] [PDF]

An Unusual Case of Left Upper Lobe Pulmonary Edema
Joshua Rice, Scott L. Roth, and Leonard J. Rossoff Chest Jul 1998: 328–330. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intrapericardial Interferon in the Management of Malignant Pericardial Effusion
Harry E. Wilkins, III, John Cacioppo, Mark M. Connolly, Guillermo Marquez, and Peter Grays Chest Jul 1998: 330–331. [Abstract] [PDF]

Churg-Strauss Syndrome Associated With Zafirlukast
Daren L. Knoell, Joel Lucas, and James N. Allen Chest Jul 1998: 332–334. [Abstract] [PDF]

Intrapulmonary Shunting in Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: An Observation in Two Patients Treated With Epoprostenol Sodium
Pablo F. Castro, Robert C. Bourge, David C. McGiffin, Raymond L. Benza, Pohoey Fan, Nanette B. Pinkard, and Michael D. McGoon Chest Jul 1998: 334–336. [Abstract] [PDF]

Microvascular Cytomegalovirus Endothelialitis of the Lung: A Possible Cause of Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension in a Patient with AIDS
Fred B. Smith, Jose H. Arias, Thomas H. Elmquist, and James T. Mazzara Chest Jul 1998: 337–340. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cutaneous Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) Complicating Endotracheal Intubation: Diagnosis and Successful Treatment
Matthew Dickinson, Tul Kalayanamit, Christine A. Yang, Gregory J. Pomper, Cecelia Franco-Webb, and David Rodman Chest Jul 1998: 340–342. [Abstract] [PDF]

REVIEWS

Pulmonary Aspergillosis and Invasive Disease in AIDS: Review of 342 Cases
Eleftherios Mylonakis, Timothy Flanigan, Josiah D. Rich, and Tamar F. Barlam Chest Jul 1998: 251–262. [Abstract] [PDF]

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

New Treatments Out There?
M. Henry Williams, Jr. Chest Jul 1998: 343. [PDF]

New Treatments Out There?
Eugene D. Robin and Robert F. McCauley Chest Jul 1998: 343. [PDF]

Editor's Note
Chest Jul 1998: 343. [PDF]

Scoring Evidence of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effectiveness in COPD
Yves Lacasse and Roger S. Goldstein Chest Jul 1998: 343–344. [PDF]

Scoring Evidence of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effectiveness in COPD
Andrew L. Ries Chest Jul 1998: 344–345. [PDF]

Diagnostic Tests on Pericardial Fluid
Adel Obaji and Linda S. Efferen Chest Jul 1998: 345. [PDF]

Diagnostic Tests on Pericardial Fluid
David G. Meyers Chest Jul 1998: 345. [PDF]

Prevention of Pulmonary Morbidity in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders: A Possible Role for Permanent Cricothyroid Minitracheostomy
Andrea Vianello, Matteo Bevilacqua, Giovanna Arcaro, and Eugenio Serra Chest Jul 1998: 346–347. [PDF]

Prevention of Pulmonary Morbidity in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders: A Possible Role for Permanent Cricothyroid Minitracheostomy
John R. Bach Chest Jul 1998: 347. [PDF]

Aerosol Treatment in the Emergency Department
William H. Fee, Jr. Chest Jul 1998: 347. [PDF]

Aerosol Treatment in the Emergency Department
Avigdor Mandelberg and Israel E. Priel Chest Jul 1998: 347. [PDF]

Anesthetic Management is a Major Determinant of Early Extubation After Elective Cardiac Surgery
Fabio Guarracino, Roberto De Stefani, Claudio Zussa, and Elvio Polesel Chest Jul 1998: 348. [PDF]

Anesthetic Management is a Major Determinant of Early Extubation After Elective Cardiac Surgery
Antonio Reyes Chest Jul 1998: 348. [PDF]

Cytokines Interleukin 5 and GM-CSF in the BAL Fluid of Lung Transplant Patients
Amrita Dosanjh and Robert C. Robbins Chest Jul 1998: 349. [PDF]

Harmonic Scalpel Prevents Tracheotomy Fires
Alan S. Coulson and Shahroukh A. Bakhshay Chest Jul 1998: 349–350. [PDF]

Final Measurements vs ANOVA for Data Analysis
Robert Y. Lin Chest Jul 1998: 350. [PDF]

Widespread Occurrence of Diffuse Aspiration Bronchiolitis in Patients With Dysphagia, Irrespective of Age
Takeshi Matsuse, Shinji Teramoto, Hirotoshi Matsui, Yasuyoshi Ouchi, and Yosinosuke Fukuchi Chest Jul 1998: 350–351. [PDF]

Vocal Cord Dysfunction May Be Functional
Alvin J. Schachter Chest Jul 1998: 351. [PDF]