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Intraoperative photograph demonstrating the extent of dissection outlining the first rib

Robotic Thoracoscopic First Rib Resection for Paget Schroetter Disease

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.
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February 2012 Thoracic Journal CME

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.
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New Thoracic Portal Survey: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

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.
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THORACIC PORTAL
THORACIC SURVEY
New Survey–January 2012
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

checkboxThe 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.

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SURVEY RESULTS
Latest survey results:
Salvage Esophagectomy

This survey addressed the role of salvage esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer. Read the results and learn how your colleagues approach this challenging problem.

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