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Contents: Volume 104/Number 5/November, 1993 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

	ARTICLES

	REVIEWS

	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

Bring back the ward laboratories
AJ Block Chest Nov 1993: 1317a. [PDF]

Pleurodesis, pH, and thoracoscopic talc poudrage
Y Aelony Chest Nov 1993: 1317b–1319. [PDF]

Minimizing the risk of bronchoscopy during mechanical ventilation
MI Hertz Chest Nov 1993: 1319–1320. [PDF]

"You see but you do not observe"
DC Shannon Chest Nov 1993: 1320–1321. [PDF]

Aerodigestive manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux. What we don't yet know
JA Koufman Chest Nov 1993: 1321–1322. [PDF]

Do-not-resuscitate orders in the ICU. Why are there so few?
DE Clarke and TA Raffin Chest Nov 1993: 1322–1323. [PDF]

Bronchoprovocation challenge. A clinical test whose time has come
W Corrao Chest Nov 1993: 1323–1324. [PDF]

ARTICLES

Assessment of the patient with acute asthma in the emergency department. A factor analytic study
G Rodrigo and C Rodrigo Chest Nov 1993: 1325–1328. [Abstract] [PDF]

The application of an asthma severity index in patients with potentially fatal asthma
M Lowenthal, R Patterson, PA Greenberger, and LC Grammer Chest Nov 1993: 1329–1331. [Abstract] [PDF]

A comparison of breath-actuated and conventional metered-dose inhaler inhalation techniques in elderly subjects
KR Chapman, L Love, and H Brubaker Chest Nov 1993: 1332–1337. [Abstract] [PDF]

The lack of a role for saline solution inhalation in bronchoprovocation challenge
TC Bartter, J Dubois, and MR Pratter Chest Nov 1993: 1338–1341. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchodilator reversal of bronchospasm and symptoms incurred during methacholine bronchoprovocation challenge. Documentation of safety and time course
MR Pratter, TC Bartter, and J Dubois Chest Nov 1993: 1342–1345. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchoconstrictive responses to inhaled ultrasonically nebulized distilled water and airway inflammation in asthma
S Carpi, M Marini, E Vittori, G Vassalli, and S Mattoli Chest Nov 1993: 1346–1351. [Abstract] [PDF]

A dose-ranging study of fluticasone propionate in adult patients with moderate asthma. International Study Group
R Dahl, B Lundback, JL Malo, JA Mazza, MM Nieminen, P Saarelainen, and H Barnacle Chest Nov 1993: 1352–1358. [Abstract] [PDF]

Spontaneous improvement in bronchial responsiveness and its limit during preadolescence and early adolescence in children with controlled asthma
S Kondo Chest Nov 1993: 1359–1363. [Abstract] [PDF]

Occupational exposures and physician-diagnosed asthma
X Xu and DC Christiani Chest Nov 1993: 1364–1370. [Abstract] [PDF]

Work disability among adults with asthma
PD Blanc, M Jones, C Besson, P Katz, and E Yelin Chest Nov 1993: 1371–1377. [Abstract] [PDF]

Estimation of ventilatory reserve by stair climbing. A study in patients with chronic airflow obstruction
M Pollock, J Roa, J Benditt, and B Celli Chest Nov 1993: 1378–1383. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchiectasis in patients with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. A rare occurrence?
MS Shin and KJ Ho Chest Nov 1993: 1384–1386. [Abstract] [PDF]

A comparison of cefpodoxime proxetil and cefaclor in the treatment of acute exacerbation of COPD in adults
H Phillips, CJ Van Hook, T Butler, and WM Todd Chest Nov 1993: 1387–1392. [Abstract] [PDF]

Efficacy and safety of clarithromycin compared to cefixime as outpatient treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
HC Neu and TW Chick Chest Nov 1993: 1393–1399. [Abstract] [PDF]

Etiology of community-acquired pneumonia. Evaluation by transtracheal aspiration, blood culture, or serology
L Ostergaard and PL Andersen Chest Nov 1993: 1400–1407. [Abstract] [PDF]

A clinical comparison between Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intracellulare infections
S Maesaki, S Kohno, H Koga, Y Miyazaki, and M Kaku Chest Nov 1993: 1408–1411. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early bacterial infections in lung transplant recipients
E Deusch, A End, M Grimm, W Graninger, W Klepetko, and E Wolner Chest Nov 1993: 1412–1416. [Abstract] [PDF]

Repetitively negative changing T waves at 24-h electrocardiographic monitors in patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome. Left ventricular dysfunction in a cohort
AM Lerner, C Lawrie, and HS Dworkin Chest Nov 1993: 1417–1421. [Abstract] [PDF]

Electrocardiographic changes in pericardial effusion
DG Meyers, RG Bagin, and JF Levene Chest Nov 1993: 1422–1426. [Abstract] [PDF]

Antimyosin scintigraphy for detection of myocarditis. Scintigraphic follow-up
J Lekakis, J Nanas, A Moustafellou, P Kostamis, and S Moulopoulos Chest Nov 1993: 1427–1430. [Abstract] [PDF]

Left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement
M Otaki and N Kitamura Chest Nov 1993: 1431–1435. [Abstract] [PDF]

Complications from heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
RL Singer, JD Mannion, TL Bauer, FR Armenti, and RN Edie Chest Nov 1993: 1436–1440. [Abstract] [PDF]

Resolution of vascular steal after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy
KM Moser, ML Metersky, WR Auger, and PF Fedullo Chest Nov 1993: 1441–1444. [Abstract] [PDF]

Postoperative complications after thoracic and major abdominal surgery in patients with and without obstructive lung disease
K Kroenke, VA Lawrence, JF Theroux, MR Tuley, and S Hilsenbeck Chest Nov 1993: 1445–1451. [Abstract] [PDF]

Video-assisted thoracic surgery. Manipulation without trocar in 112 consecutive procedures
HP Liu, PJ Lin, JP Chang, and CH Chang Chest Nov 1993: 1452–1454. [Abstract] [PDF]

Abnormal multimeric and oligomeric composition is associated with enhanced endothelial expression of von Willebrand factor in pulmonary hypertension
AA Lopes, NY Maeda, VD Aiello, M Ebaid, and SP Bydlowski Chest Nov 1993: 1455–1460. [Abstract] [PDF]

Stratification of patients according to prior cardiopulmonary disease and probability assessment based on the number of mismatched segmental equivalent perfusion defects. Approaches to strengthen the diagnostic value of ventilation/perfusion lung scans in acute pulmonary embolism
PD Stein, A Gottschalk, JW Henry, and K Shivkumar Chest Nov 1993: 1461–1467. [Abstract] [PDF]

Mismatched vascular defects. An easy alternative to mismatched segmental equivalent defects for the interpretation of ventilation/perfusion lung scans in pulmonary embolism
PD Stein, JW Henry, and A Gottschalk Chest Nov 1993: 1468–1471. [Abstract] [PDF]

The addition of clinical assessment to stratification according to prior cardiopulmonary disease further optimizes the interpretation of ventilation/perfusion lung scans in pulmonary embolism
PD Stein, JW Henry, and A Gottschalk Chest Nov 1993: 1472–1476. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchogenic cancer in patients under 40 years old. The experience of a Latin American country
LS Green, TI Fortoul, G Ponciano, C Robles, and O Rivero Chest Nov 1993: 1477–1481. [Abstract] [PDF]

Survival and talc pleurodesis in metastatic pleural carcinoma, revisited. Report of 125 cases
A Sanchez-Armengol and F Rodriguez-Panadero Chest Nov 1993: 1482–1485. [Abstract] [PDF]

The incidence of pleural effusion in a well-defined region. Epidemiologic study in central Bohemia
M Marel, M Zrustova, B Stasny, and RW Light Chest Nov 1993: 1486–1489. [Abstract] [PDF]

Improved pulmonary function and exercise tolerance with inspiratory muscle conditioning in children with cystic fibrosis
EH Sawyer and TL Clanton Chest Nov 1993: 1490–1497. [Abstract] [PDF]

Elevated pyrogenic cytokines in heatstroke
A Bouchama, S al-Sedairy, S Siddiqui, E Shail, and M Rezeig Chest Nov 1993: 1498–1502. [Abstract] [PDF]

Mechanism of sleep-induced periodic breathing in convalescing stroke patients and healthy elderly subjects
DW Hudgel, P Devadatta, M Quadri, ER Sioson, and H Hamilton Chest Nov 1993: 1503–1510. [Abstract] [PDF]

Chronic cough due to gastroesophageal reflux. Clinical, diagnostic, and pathogenetic aspects
RS Irwin, CL French, FJ Curley, JK Zawacki, and FM Bennett Chest Nov 1993: 1511–1517. [Abstract] [PDF]

Measurement of respiratory acoustical signals. Comparison of sensors
H Pasterkamp, SS Kraman, PD DeFrain, and GR Wodicka Chest Nov 1993: 1518–1525. [Abstract] [PDF]

Temporal hemodynamic and oxygen transport patterns in medical patients. Septic shock
WC Shoemaker, PL Appel, HB Kram, MH Bishop, and E Abraham Chest Nov 1993: 1529–1536. [Abstract] [PDF]

A comparative study of oral endotracheal tube securing methods
H Levy and L Griego Chest Nov 1993: 1537–1540. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cardiopulmonary effects of bronchoalveolar lavage in critically ill patients
P Montravers, R Gauzit, MC Dombret, F Blanchet, and JM Desmonts Chest Nov 1993: 1541–1547. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effects of consecutive protected specimen brushing and bronchoalveolar lavage on gas exchange and hemodynamics in ventilated patients
L Papazian, HG Colt, F Scemama, C Martin, and F Gouin Chest Nov 1993: 1548–1552. [Abstract] [PDF]

Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation. Comparison of peak expiratory flows with manually assisted and unassisted coughing techniques
JR Bach Chest Nov 1993: 1553–1562. [Abstract] [PDF]

Spontaneous bilateral pneumothorax in a patient with mediastinal enlargement
EH van der Heijden, FJ van den Elshout, PJ de Bruijn, and FG Wagenaar Chest Nov 1993: 1563–1564. [PDF]

Effectiveness of bleomycin in comparison to tetracycline as pleural sclerosing agent in rabbits
FS Vargas, NS Wang, HM Lee, SE Gruer, CS Sassoon, and RW Light Chest Nov 1993: 1582–1584. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early inflammatory response of minocycline and tetracycline on the rabbit pleura
SR Dryzer, J Joseph, M Baumann, K Birmingham, SA Sahn, and C Strange Chest Nov 1993: 1585–1588. [Abstract] [PDF]

Smoking restrictions at Boston-area hospitals, 1990-1992. A serial survey
SN Kales Chest Nov 1993: 1589–1591. [Abstract] [PDF]

Use of do-not-resuscitate orders in an intensive care setting
JM Parker, FJ Landry, and YY Phillips Chest Nov 1993: 1592–1596. [Abstract] [PDF]

Persistent bilateral effusions and fever in a 48-year-old man
TE Jacobs, HM Hollingsworth, and G Nash Chest Nov 1993: 1597–1599. [PDF]

Thrombus of the ascending aorta as a source of cerebral embolism
MG Farah and H Hawawini Chest Nov 1993: 1604–1605. [Abstract] [PDF]

An atypical carcinoid tumor of the lung with mutations in the p53 gene and the retinoblastoma gene
K Hiyama, K Hasegawa, S Ishioka, N Takahashi, and M Yamakido Chest Nov 1993: 1606–1607. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cardiogenic shock due to huge right atrial thrombus
IA Alhaddad, AO Soubani, EJ Brown, Jr, EA Jonas, and I Freeman Chest Nov 1993: 1609–1610. [Abstract] [PDF]

Severe pneumococcal pneumonia complicated by massive pulmonary gangrene
JM Hammond, C Lyddell, PD Potgieter, and J Odell Chest Nov 1993: 1610–1612. [Abstract] [PDF]

Ischemically mediated sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. Resolution with anti-ischemic therapy
RW Peters, HJ Kim, GA Buser, and MR Gold Chest Nov 1993: 1613–1614. [Abstract] [PDF]

Unmasking accessory pathway conduction with adenosine-induced atrioventricular nodal block after radiofrequency catheter ablation
KW Walker, JH McAnulty, J Kron, MJ Silka, and BD Halperin Chest Nov 1993: 1614–1616. [Abstract] [PDF]

Amrinone therapy for severe pulmonary hypertension and biventricular failure after complicated valvular heart surgery
DC Cheng, B Asokumar, and T Nakagawa Chest Nov 1993: 1618–1620. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pneumonitis complicating low-dose methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Discrepancies between lung biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage findings
D Leduc, P De Vuyst, P Lheureux, PA Gevenois, D Jacobovitz, and JC Yernault Chest Nov 1993: 1620–1623. [Abstract] [PDF]

Extramedullary hematopoietic tumors of the posterior mediastinum related to asymptomatic refractory anemia
VT De Montpreville, EM Dulmet, AR Chapelier, PG Dartevelle, and JM Verley Chest Nov 1993: 1623–1624. [Abstract] [PDF]

Increased blood pressure during inverse ratio ventilation in two patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome
CA Manthous and TH Lewis Chest Nov 1993: 1625–1627. [Abstract] [PDF]

Cardiac operation without hypothermia for the patient with cold agglutinin
A Aoki, GL Kay, P Zubiate, J Ruggio, and JH Kay Chest Nov 1993: 1627–1629. [Abstract] [PDF]

Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Diagnosis by transesophageal echocardiography in a critically ill patient
WS Turnage, FA Zeller, and GD Divertie Chest Nov 1993: 1629–1631. [Abstract] [PDF]

Usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in patients with hemodynamic deterioration late after cardiac surgery
B Schoebrechts, MC Herregods, F Van de Werf, and H De Geest Chest Nov 1993: 1631–1632. [Abstract] [PDF]

Massive macroglossia as a presenting feature of hypothyroid-associated pericardial effusion
N Meares, S Braude, and K Burgess Chest Nov 1993: 1632–1633. [Abstract] [PDF]

A nearly fatal tracheal obstruction resulting from a transtracheal oxygen catheter
RE de Groot, H Dik, HG de Groot, and W Bakker Chest Nov 1993: 1634–1635. [Abstract] [PDF]

Erratum
Chest Nov 1993: 1644. [Abstract]

REVIEWS

Heterotopic ossification complicating critical illness
NC Clements, Jr and AE Camilli Chest Nov 1993: 1526–1528. [Abstract] [PDF]

What role for inhaled steroids in chronic asthma?
WW Busse Chest Nov 1993: 1565–1571. [PDF]

Endotoxin in human disease. Part 1: Biochemistry, assay, and possible role in diverse disease states
CA Manthous, JB Hall, and RW Samsel Chest Nov 1993: 1572–1581. [PDF]

Ultrasonography and color Doppler imaging of metastatic pulmonary choriocarcinoma
YS Liaw, PC Yang, A Yuan, FJ Hsieh, SH Kuo, and KT Luh Chest Nov 1993: 1600–1601. [Abstract] [PDF]

Synchronous lung cancer presenting with small cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma
T Hida, Y Ariyoshi, T Sugiura, M Suyama, T Takahashi, and R Ueda Chest Nov 1993: 1602–1604. [Abstract] [PDF]

Fatal Haemophilus influenzae septicemia following bronchoscopy in a splenectomized patient
S Gillis, EJ Dann, N Berkman, Y Koganox, and MR Kramer Chest Nov 1993: 1607–1609. [Abstract] [PDF]

Double-orifice mitral valve with three papillary muscles
H Hashimoto Chest Nov 1993: 1616–1617. [Abstract] [PDF]

Behcet's disease presenting with a pulmonary mass lesion
H Tuzun, M Yaman, B Gemicioglu, K Bozkurt, N Uygun, and K Aktan Chest Nov 1993: 1635–1636. [Abstract] [PDF]

Group C streptococcal pneumonia and aneurysm infection
J de Miguel, J Collazos, J Echeverria, V Egurbide, and R Ayarza Chest Nov 1993: 1644.

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

Who should perform thoracoscopy? The controversy continues
H Esteva Chest Nov 1993: 1637a. [PDF]

Who should perform thoracoscopy? The controversy continues
JP Janssen and PE Postmus Chest Nov 1993: 1637b. [PDF]

Systemic capillary leak syndrome
NL Kao, GW Richmond, and AT Luskin Chest Nov 1993: 1637c–1638. [PDF]

Nasal ventilation is not the final word
JR Bach Chest Nov 1993: 1638–1639. [PDF]

Neuromuscular blockade in the ICU
LM Casale and RE Siegel Chest Nov 1993: 1639–1641.

Nasal Ventilation Is Not the Final Word
Daniel M. Goodenberger, James I. Couser, Jr., and John J. May Chest Nov 1993: 1639.

Neuromuscular Blockade in the ICU
Lisa M. Casale and Robert E. Siegel Chest Nov 1993: 1639–1640.

Neuromuscular Blockade in the ICU
Debra S. Venner, Wesley T. Frazier, and Douglas A. Isenetein Chest Nov 1993: 1640–1641. [PDF]

Never use neuromuscular blocking agents for sedation
TS Lee and YP Fan Chest Nov 1993: 1641a. [PDF]

Use of heparin in prevention of venous thromboembolism
SC Colachis Chest Nov 1993: 1641b–1642. [PDF]

Kerley B lines as a radiologic manifestation of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
AC White, JD Mueller, and G Laurenzi Chest Nov 1993: 1642a. [PDF]

Formal thoracotomy with pulmonary resection
JC Jones Chest Nov 1993: 1642b–1643. [PDF]

Nebulizers should be labeled accurately
GN Foust Chest Nov 1993: 1643. [PDF]

Group C Streptococcal Pneumonia and Aneurysm Infection
Julio deMiguel, Julio Collazos, Julia Echeverria, Victoria Egurbide, and Rafael Ayarza Chest Nov 1993: 1644.