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Robotic Thoracoscopic First Rib Resection for Paget Schroetter Disease

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:08:00 EST

A robotic technique is described for first rib resection for Paget Schroetter Disease or "effort thrombosis" of the subclavian vein that allows for en bloc resection of the offending portion of the first rib while minimizing the risk of neurovascular injury.

New Thoracic Portal Survey: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:28:00 EST

The new survey for the Thoracic Portal addresses the techniques of esophagectomy used in patients with esophageal cancer. Take the survey, and learn how your colleagues approach this challenging problem.

A New Concept For Extensive Use of Neochordae: "The Folding Leaflet"

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:13:00 EST

A technique for the treatment of a complex aortic disease is demonstrated in this video. The aortic arch was replaced followed by deployment of a thoracic stent-graft through the branch of a Dacron graft.

Thoracic Literature Watch - Fourth Quarter 2011

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:04:00 EST

The 2011 Fourth Quarter Literature Watch is now available. It contains a collection of articles on thoracic topics collected by Dr. Ferguson, editor of the Cardiac Portal.

10 Things Your Mom Forgot to Tell You About the Real World

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:39:00 EST

Thoracic Literature Watch - Third Quarter 2011

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:21:00 EST

Each quarter Dr. Mark Ferguson, editor of the Cardiac Portal, collects articles pertinent to thoracic topics. The articles are taken from medical and surgical journals other than those found on CTSNet. The 2011 Third Quarter Literature Watch is now available.

Most Popular Content in 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:39:00 EST

Dr. Michael Mack's CABG Interview and the Cardiac Technique, "Mitral Valve Repair," were popular viewing choices for CTSNet readers in October. You'll find these, and other interesting videos and articles, in our summary of the most viewed content for October. Take a look at the Top 50 Articles or Videos Viewed During October 2011 and discover what CTSNet content you might have missed.

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:24:00 EST

Sir Magdi Yacoub, MD, is a leader in cardiac surgery. He is reputed to have performed more heart transplants than anyone else in the world. In this interview, Dr. Yacoub discusses the Ross procedure, Ross procedure clinical trials, and his trial results.

Aortic Arch Replacement With Branched Dacron Graft And Antegrade Stent-Graft Deployment

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:28:00 EST

Mitral Valve Repair: The Biological Solution

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:52:00 EST

Mitral Valve Repair: The Biological Solution is the result of the Berlin Mitral Valve Repair Symposium held at the joint meeting of the Society of Heart Valve Disease and the Heart Valve Society of America in June 2009. The editors have provided the cardiac surgery community a very timely and thorough review of mitral valve repair. Experts in the field participated in this publication to cover all aspects of mitral surgery. This title, and many more, are available through the CTSNet Bookstore.

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York (PDF)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:49:00 EST

A new Program Profile has been added in the Residents Section for Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.

Hans Pilegaard, MD

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:55:00 EST

Hans Pilegaard has performed almost 1,000 procedures using a novel method of Nuss bar insertion that uses a short-bar technique. In this latest interview of the Innovators in cardiothoracic surgery, Pilegaard describes the short-bar technique. Intraoperative video is included of Dr. Pilegaard performing the operation at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

What Content Was Popular in November?

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:42:00 EST

Intrathoracic Migration Of Breast Implant After Thoracoscopic Surgery

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:18:00 EST

Breast implant complications after thoracic surgery are relatively rare. We present an unusual case of an intact implant migration into the pleural space after thoracoscopic surgery that was initially read as hemothorax on computed tomography of the chest.

February 2012 Thoracic Journal CME

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:31:00 EST

New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery have been added to the Thoracic Portal.

February 2012 Cardiac Journal CME

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:25:00 EST

New Journal CME activities from the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery have been added to the Cardiac Portal.

Jarvik 2000 LVAD Implantation Through Median Sternotomy With Retroauricular Power Supply

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:32:00 EST

The authors describe their surgical technique for the problem of gaining access and routing the power cable to the retro-auricular area by using a median sternotomy approach.

CTSNet Has Moved

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:48:00 EST

CTSNet has moved to a virtual office environment. Please note our new contact information:
CTSNet, Inc.
P.O. Box 5308
Baltimore, MD 21209

Analysis of Salvage Esophagectomy Survey

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:01:00 EST

The recent survey for the Thoracic Portal addressed the role of salvage esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer. Read the results, and learn how your colleagues approach this challenging problem.

Heart Disease Treatment Strategy for Patients

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:20:00 EST

The Heart Surgery Game Plan is written by Jacob DeLaRosa, MD, a "coach" in heart disease. This book uses a fun football metaphor to make the reader understand heart disease. It takes the reader from the diagnosis kickoff to the recovery touchdown. It is a personal strategy for success in heart disease treatment. This title, and many more, are available through the CTSNet Bookstore.