Monthly Newsletter - April 2008
Congenital Heart Video April 2008
"Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in a six year old child with bicuspid aortic valve and Loeys-Dietz syndrome" by Luca A. Vricella MD and Duke E. Cameron MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland USA.
STS Webcast of 2008 Annual Meeting Now Available
The webcast of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 2008 Annual Meeting January 26-30, 2008 in Ft Lauderdale, Florida USA is now available. This includes the Presidential Address by Dr. John E. Mayer, Jr. entitled "Is There a Role for Our Profession in Solving the Problems of the American Health Care System?
"Repair of a Symptomatic Bochdalek Hernia in the Adult" by John Alfred Carr, MD, Jacksonville, Illinois USA.
Thoracic Portal Survey March 2008
Dr. Mark Ferguson, Editor of the Thoracic Portal and author of the Thoracic Portal Surveys, writes: "Invitation: View the survey results on Management of Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus and High Grade Dysplasia and learn about current clinical practice for this problem."
"Only a bubble in the molten mass? Lung cancer management in the indigent" by Raymond U. Osarogiagbon, MD, FACP, Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program, University of Tennessee Cancer Institute, Memphis, TN USA, and Mathew Ninan, MD, Mid-South Thoracic Multidisciplinary Clinic, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN USA.
MMTCS has added 4 articles this past month, bringing the total to 119 contributions.
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François Lacour-Gayet and Steven Goldberg. Gaetano Gargiulo, Carlo Pace Napoleone, Emanuela Angeli and Guido Oppido. |
Hyde M. Russell, Patrick M. McCarthy, Richard Lee, S. Chris Malaisrie and Edwin C. McGee Jr. Michele De Bonis and Ottavio Alfieri. |
Invitation to Participate in CALGB Trial
Dr. Nasser K. Altorki, The New York Hospital and Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY USA, writes: CALGB has recently activated a randomized trial comparing lobectomy with limited resection for small (2 cm or less) peripheral NSCLC that is node-negative. It calls for randomizing nearly 900 patients. It was endorsed by all the co-operative groups, including AGOSOG and NCI-Canada. Unfortunately, accrual has been slow, and we would like to raise awareness of the trial since it is likely, when completed, to be an important contribution."
To those interested in participating, he writes: "A large randomized trial of lobectomy versus sublobar resection for early stage NSCLC has been activated throughout the US and Canada. Read the Trial Proposal, and see how you can participate."
A New Thoracic Survey is Available - April 2008
A New Thoracic Survey has been posted, "Management of Pericardial Effusion." These surveys are constructed and the results analyzed and reported by Dr. Mark K. Ferguson, Editor of the Thoracic Portal. Participate in the survey today!
The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) reminds colleagues interested in membership that the deadline for membership applications is 30th April. For further details.
St. Jude Medical Sponsors Oral Board Preparation
St. Jude Medical Invites Graduating Fellows to a Preparation Program for the Oral Board Exams for Cardiothoracic Surgery
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| Tomas A. Salerno, MD Professor of Surgery Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine Jackson Memorial Hospital Center Miami, Florida |
Bernard S. Goldman, MD Professor of Surgery University of Toronto Former Head, Cardiovascular Surgery Sunnybrook Health Sciences Toronto, Canada |
Agenda |
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| Thursday, May 29 | Arrival | |
| Friday, May 30 |
Review of Key Components of Oral Examination |
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| Saturday, May 31 | Departure |
Overview
This cardiac surgery fellows program offers a unique opportunity for senior fellows, who are completing their training, to benefit from the experience of Dr. Tomas Salerno and Dr. Bernard Goldman. This session will emphasize key components of the upcoming oral examination, will provide the fellow with an opportunity to view a mock examination in session and will present strategies for succeeding during the oral examination process.
Registration
To register, please visit or contact Teresa Bria at 203-505-4750. Participants accepted into the program will receive an email confirmation. St. Jude Medical will coordinate and sponsor flights, lodging, ground transportation and on-site meals for participants in accordance with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics for Interactions with Health Care Professionals.
St. Jude Medical Fellows Program
St. Jude Medical offers an array of national programs to supplement clinical education, provide hands-on training and prepare fellows for their transition to clinical practice. We strive to provide cutting-edge, yet applicable content, delivered by faculty who are renowned speakers and practitioners.
Preliminary Program for WTSA 34th Annual Meeting Available
The Preliminary Program for The Western Thoracic Surgical Association's (WTSA) 34th Annual Meeting is now available. The meeting will be held June 25-28, 2008 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kona, Hawaii USA.
View the program and abstracts.
Obtain hotel accommodations. Please be sure to indicate that you are part of the WTSA Room Block when making your reservations. To call the hotel direct: (808)-930-4892.
Blog Discussions Available for AATS Meeting Abstracts
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 88th Annual Meeting Preliminary Program and Abstracts are now available online for your review. NEW this year! CTSNet members can post comments and start a blog discussion with colleagues on any abstract of interest. View the Program and Abstracts.
Please take a moment to review the abstracts and start a discussion with the authors and your colleagues. It’s a unique opportunity to give and receive comments before the meeting even begins. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your educational experience of the AATS Annual Meeting and:
- Generate excitement about the scientific content of the annual meeting;
- Encourage dialogue among your cardiothoracic colleagues;
- Facilitate the exchange of ideas; and
- Allow authors to use your blog commentary to augment and further develop their presentations and manuscripts.
The program for the AATS Annual Meeting to be held May 10-14 in San Diego, California USA is now available online. Download the Preliminary Program.
IACTS Executive Committee 2008-2009
At the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) 21–24 February 2008 at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India the following Executive Committee was named:
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Vivek Jawali (President) |
P.S. Seetharama Bhat (Member) |
ICVTS is EACTS' OPEN-ACCESS journal and there are NO AUTHORSHIP CHARGES. ICVTS is cited in MEDLINE/PubMed.
You are cordially invited to join-in with the interactive discussion at ICVTS.
The accepted papers for ICVTS volume 7/issue 3 (June 2008) have now been posted on the website and are open for discussion.
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In Memory of Mortimer J. Buckley, MD
Read the moving tribute to Dr. Mortimer Buckley by longtime associate and colleague Dr. Cary W. Akins.
DISCUSS. INTERACT. TALK – JOIN MEDTRONIC AT AATS
If you’re attending AATS May 10-14, Medtronic invites you to join us for:
– Our USS Midway Event – Sunday, May 11
– Breakfast with Dr. Tirone E. David – Monday, May 12
– Ask the Experts Booth Presentations – Monday, May 12
Visit our special show web site for details. We hope to see you at AATS.
Medtronic introduces a new website for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Open to learning more about Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery?
Then visit www.MedtronicMICS.com.
Medtronic announces a new website featuring information, videos, technique demonstrations and educational opportunities about minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The website is designed to be a “one stop” resource for surgeons who want to integrate minimally invasive techniques, training and technology into their practices.
Medtronic is dedicated to leading the way in providing surgeons with the education, training and technology they need to become proficient in these types of procedures. Click on to our site and:
– Explore the options beyond full, open-chest cardiac surgery.
– See the latest technology that helps make MICS possible.
– Get information on new training opportunities.
Please visit www.MedtronicMICS.com and find out how minimally invasive surgery can make a difference in your practice.
New Video in the Industry Forum Symposia Section
SOLO - The Time Saver. "Technique for Implantation of the Sorin Solo Supraannular Stentless Heart Valve" by Alberto Repossini, MD, Bergamo, Italy.
Little Patients. Big Ideas: AFFINITY® Pediatric Arterial Filter
Introducing the AFFINITY® Pediatric Arterial Filter, our newest addition to the AFFINITY family. One filter gives you the flexibility for both your infant and pediatric patients. The filter features a prime volume of just 39 mL, recommended blood flow rate up to 3.2 L/min, 30 micron screen, ease of prime and effective air handling. It is uniquely designed to have no "hidden areas" where air and particulate can become trapped. It is available with Carmeda*(R) BioActive Surface for thromboresistance and biocompatibility.
* Manufactured under license from Carmeda AB, Sweden. Carmeda is a registered trademark of Carmeda AB.
Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Third Edition
A Major Revision of the Classic Guide to Heart Surgery in Adults Now Available on CTSNet
The newly revised, online version of Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Third Edition, by Lawrence H. Cohn, MD, is available on CTSNet. The 3rd Edition reviews and reflects the latest thinking on the entire range of critical topics in cardiac surgery - from well-established techniques to cutting-edge procedures that are dramatically altering surgical practice.
This extraordinary online resource is available only on CTSNet. The new edition is filled with precise information and valuable insights on pathophysiology...preoperative and intraoperative decision-making...procedural technique...post-operative care... and more. It will give you an in-depth look at the complete spectrum of disorders and their surgical management options, including:
- New innovations in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, new percutaneous cardiovascular devices, new approaches in imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of all forms of cardiac disease.
- The latest treatments for cardiac failure - an ongoing challenge for scientists, cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
- Step-by-step explanations of complex surgical procedures, supported by a wealth of crystal-clear illustrations and by the video clips on the bonus DVD.
Print versions of the book can be purchased through the CTSNet Bookstore.
- "The Good Old Times: Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery are what they used to be and possibly even better." A new In My Opinion article by John R. Benfield, MD, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA USA.
New Safety Reporting System Vignette
"Ascending Aortic Graft Igniting (Catching Fire) during Bentall's Procedure" This vignette offers an interesting and unusual experience in the operating room. How it was dealt with is instructive.
Thoracic
- "Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Biopsy of Mediastinal Lymph Nodes" by David C. Rice, MB, BCh, FRCSI, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas USA.
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Dr. Douglas E. Wood, Seattle, Washington USA has designed a survey to investigate this relationship amongst the members of the cardiac and thoracic community, and is obtaining data from cardiothoracic surgeons around the world.
We invite you to participate in a survey that will only take a few minutes of your time. Your participation is important as this will help us to understand the educational background and the professional activity of general thoracic surgeons and their inter-relationship with cardiac surgery and general surgery around the world.
Training and certification for general thoracic surgeons varies enormously between countries. For some, thoracic surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery, in others general thoracic surgeons are trained in parallel but separate from cardiac surgeons, while in others cardiac and thoracic surgery training are united and lead to common certification. This survey’s goal is to outline the types of training and certification for general thoracic surgeons, and specifically looking at the relationship, or lack thereof, between thoracic surgery training and cardiac surgery training around the world. This should only require 5-10 minutes of your time. Responses will remain confidential, and results will be published in the thoracic surgery literature and CTSNet in late 2008.
The questionnaire is available online. For your convenience a copy of the URL is also given in case the hyperlink in this message is not functioning:
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GzWwwDWSi_2b2h2e2MimQ2UQ_3d_3d.
Thank you for taking the time to answer these few questions to help us understand our specialty better.
Cardiac
- A new article has been added to the CTSNet Cardiac Expert Techniques. The article, "Off-Pump Insertion of the Jarvik 2000 Left Ventricular Assist Device," was authored by Craig H. Selzman, MD.
- The Thoracic Literature Watch - Fourth Quarter 2007 is now available. This quarter covers the period from 10/1/07 – 12/31/07. Thoracic Section Editor Dr. Mark K. Ferguson of Chicago selects and collates the articles for this feature.
- "Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement Using the Haircut Technique" by Michael W. Chu, MD, Karen A. Gersch MD, L. Wiley Nifong MD, W. R. Chitwood, Jr, MD, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina USA.
This video was presented at the fall 2007 meeting of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA). - A New Cardiac Video has been posted - "Aortic Valve Replacement with Stentless Autologous Gluteraldehyde Treated Pericardium" by A. Sampath Kumar, MD, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. New Delhi India, and Carlos MG Duran, MD, PhD, The International Heart Institute of Montana, Missoula, MT USA. An additional feature is an Editor's note by Dr. George Tolis, Jr, and a response from Dr. A. Sampath Kumar.
- "Left Thoracoscopic Thymectomy with Da Vinci Robotic System in Patient with Non-thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis" by Federico Rea MD, Guiseppe Marulli MD, and Luigi Bortolotti MD, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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“Combined Open Proximal and Stent Graft Distal Repair for Complex Arch Aneurysm” by Andreas Zierer MD, Luis A. Sanchez MD, and Mark R. Moon MD, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri USA.
This video was presented at the fall 2007 meeting of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA).
- "Thoracoscopic Resection of a Posterior Mediastinal Neurogenic Tumor" by John Alfred Carr, MD of Jacksonville, Illinois USA
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"Repair of Ebstein's Anomaly by Modified Danielson Technique" by Drs. Vijit Cherian, Alpha Kavunkal, Jayavelan Ramkumar, Gangahanumaiah Shivanand from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
International Board of Blood Management
The American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) is pleased to announce the establishment of a certifying agency for the recognition of individuals performing autotransfusion as part of a comprehensive blood management program.
The International Board of Blood Management (IBBM) has the mission of promoting education and sound scientific principles to advance the safe and competent practice of perioperative blood management. The IBBM was designed to provide a process to formally recognize individuals who administer blood management services with primary emphasis on autotransfusion. The recognition will occur following the successful completion of requirements listed on the IBBM website (Intbbm.org). The requirements will include completion of an application for certification and the successful completion of an examination on blood management subject matter including autotransfusion techniques. Recertification will be conducted on a yearly basis and include a clinical activity requirement. Successful completion of all requirements for certification will result in certification by the IBBM of the successful applicant as a Perioperative Blood Management Technologist (PBMT). The PBMT is an individual who is currently providing the service of autotransfusion as a component of a blood conservation program. The individual will be knowledgeable in the techniques of autotransfusion as well as blood management subject matter which will include hematology, physiology, mechanical sciences and regulatory mandates by national and federal organizations.
Blog Discussions Available for AATS Meeting Abstracts
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 88th Annual Meeting Preliminary Program and Abstracts are now available online for your review. NEW this year! CTSNet members can post comments and start a blog discussion with colleagues on any abstract of interest. View the Program and Abstracts.
Please take a moment to review the abstracts and start a discussion with the authors and your colleagues. It's a unique opportunity to give and receive comments before the meeting even begins. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your educational experience of the AATS Annual Meeting and:
- Generate excitement about the scientific content of the annual meeting;
- Encourage dialogue among your cardiothoracic colleagues;
- Facilitate the exchange of ideas; and
- Allow authors to use your blog commentary to augment and further develop their presentations and manuscripts.
The program for the AATS Annual Meeting to be held May 10-14 in San Diego, California USA is now available online. Download the Preliminary Program.
STS Expands the Scope of the National Database
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) plans to significantly expand the scope of the STS National Database and enhance the utility and capabilities of the Database with the incorporation of HIPAA Compliant Unique Patient, Surgeon, and Hospital Identifier (Identifier) Fields.
On January 17, 2008, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) sent out a blast e-mail explaining the expanded scope of the STS National Database. To read this letter, click here.
Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship (2009-2010)
The Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship grants support study by young cardiothoracic surgeons from outside North America at sites in North America, to broaden overall training and increase international contacts.
Candidates should have completed formal training in general surgery, thoracic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery, but not reached a senior position.
Candidates must be proficient in English at a sufficient level to realize the full benefits.
Awards are made to surgeons of unique promise with a potential for future international thoracic surgical leadership.
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Third Edward D. Churchill Research Scholarship (2009-2011)
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Research Scholarship provides an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery.
Research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved North American cardiothoracic residency.
Applications for the scholarship may be submitted during the candidate’s final year of cardiothoracic residency or during his or her first two years in an academic position.
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Resident Traveling Fellowship (2008-2009)
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Resident Traveling Fellowship provides residents with an opportunity to gain additional insights and innovative techniques from another institution and bring this knowledge back to his or her home institution.
Candidate must be a resident in their final year of an approved North American cardiothoracic surgical training program who plans to spend a maximum of two weeks at one or more institutions other than their home institution.
Awardees must also plan to attend the annual meeting of the Association, May 9-13, 2009 in Boston, MA
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Again, the APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH GRANT IS JULY 1, 2008.
Fourth Annual STS Legislative Advocacy Workshop (LAW)
The Fourth Annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Legislative Advocacy Workshop (LAW) will be held July 13-15, 2008 at the Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, DC USA. By attending, you can:
- Help prevent the two cuts totaling more than 16% in your Medicare reimbursement this year.
- Protect your future and that of your patients.
- Hold Congress accountable for their inability to reform the health care payment system.
- Get involved in the legislative process by advocating for your profession.
For questions concerning the Workshop, e-mail: advocacy@sts.org.
International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS)
The 11th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) will be held June 11-14, 2008 at the Marriott Copley Place, Boston, Massachusetts USA.
You can register ONLINE, or download the Registration Form and fax the completed form to +1.978.524.0498.
To view preliminary program and abstracts.
To reserve your hotel accommodations, make your reservations online at the Marriott Copley Place or download the Housing Form and fax completed form directly to the hotel at fax # +1.505.771.6180. Make sure to mention the ISMICS Group Code (ISMISMA).
For further information.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC)
Starting in January 2008, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) will replace its Recertification process with its new Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process. MOC is intended to give the public assurance that certified specialty physicians are maintaining high standards of clinical care throughout their career. For that reason, the Board requires that all Diplomates, including those who were certified before 1976 and hold life-time certificates, participate in MOC.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) 2008 Certification Registration is available 1 January-15 August 2008. For information, contact: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 633 North St. Clair Street, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 1 312-202-5900; Fax: 1 312-202-5960; Email: info@abts.org or info@abts.org
Edward B. Diethrich Endovascular Traveling Fellowships
The Edward B. Diethrich Vascular Surgical Society (EBDVSS) International Traveling Fellowship was established to broaden the educational experience of a cardiac or vascular surgical resident interested in endovascular surgery during their final year of training by providing an opportunity for travel to one or more established Centers of Excellence in the applicant’s field of interest. One award will be granted to a North American resident to support research and/or enhancement of endovascular skills at a host institution abroad in hopes of stimulating academic inspiration, promoting international exchange and fostering fraternal fellowship. A second award will be granted to an International (non-North American) resident for travel to a North American Center of Excellence
The grant of $7,500 will be provided to the successful applicants to underwrite their travel and living expenses incurred during a maximum of three weeks of training at one or more Endovascular Centers of Excellence. The funds are also intended to provide for roundtrip travel and accommodations at the International Congress XXII on Endovascular Interventions scheduled for February 8-12, 2009 in Scottsdale, AZ. Registration for the Congress and all related events will be covered by the EBDVSS. Fellowship travel must be completed prior to January 1, 2009.
Applicants must have approval from their home and prospective host institutions. The application consists of a one-page proposal summarizing what the applicant hopes to accomplish during their training, a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their career goals. Additionally, award recipients must agree to present a summary of their experience at the International Congress. For application form click here.
The deadline for applications shall be July 1, 2008 and notification of successful applicants will take place no later than August 1, 2008.
"Why Choose Cardiothoracic Surgery?" by Yolonda Colson, MD, PhD, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA USA.
Contributions for the New Horizons Section of the Resident's site are solicited and edited by Editor Walter H. Merrill MD, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio USA. Dr. Merrill would welcome more comments for this Section. If you have thoughts that you wish to express, please read his statement about this activity, and then get in touch with him: walter.merrill@uc.edu.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 2008
THE STATISTICIAN’S PAGE
Wu Y, Takkenberg JJM, Grunkemeier GL.
Measuring Follow-Up Completeness.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85;1155-1157.
EDITORIALS
Chiu RCJ.
The Challenge of "Tending the Bridge."
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85;1149-1150.
Gruber PJ.
Idealism Versus Reality: The Modern Surgeon-Scientist.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85;1151-1152.
Edmunds Jr LH, Colman RW.
Bleeding That Won’t Stop.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85;1153-1154.
GENERAL THORACIC
Ferguson MK, Vigneswaran WT.
Diffusing Capacity Predicts Morbidity After Lung Resection in Patients Without Obstructive Lung Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1158-1165.
ADULT CARDIAC
Likosky DS, Dacey LJ, Baribeau YR, Leavitt BJ, Clough R, Cochran RP, Quinn R, Sisto DA, Charlesworth DC, Malenka DJ, MacKenzie TA, Olmstead EM, Ross CS, O’Connor GT, Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group.
Long-Term Survival of the Very Elderly Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1233-1237.
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC
Pizarro C, Murdison KA, Derby CD, Radtke W.
Stage II Reconstruction After Hybrid Palliation for High-Risk Patients With a Single Ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1382-1388.
CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIA
Bognár A, Barach P, Johnson JK, Duncan RC, Birnbach D, Woods D, Holl JL, Bacha EA.
Errors and the Burden of Errors: Attitudes, Perceptions, and the Culture of Safety in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Teams.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1374-1381.
Akins CW, Miller DC, Turina MI, Kouchoukos NT, Blackstone EH, Grunkemeier GL, Takkenberg JJM, David TE, Butchart EG, Adams DH, Shahian DM, Hagl S, Mayer JE, Lytle BW.
Guidelines for Reporting Mortality and Morbidity After Cardiac Valve Interventions.
Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1490-1495.
ATS April 2008: Pizarro C et al. Stage II Reconstruction After Hybrid Palliation for High-Risk Patients With a Single Ventricle. Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1382-1388.
The hybrid approach to palliate high-risk neonates with a single ventricle and systemic outflow obstruction continues to gain interest. Despite early success, few data exist regarding the physiologic adequacy of this palliation and the outcome of the stage II reconstruction. The authors reviewed their experience with stage II reconstruction after hybrid palliation in 14 newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants. Among 14 patients undergoing hybrid palliation, the median Qp/Qs was 0.76, and pulmonary artery pressure was 14 mm Hg. Stage II reconstruction was performed in 8 patients with a median age of 4 months. Median cardiopulmonary bypass time was 124 minutes (range, 95 to 188 minutes). Median time to extubation was 20 hours (range, 9 to 120 hours). Median oxygen saturation at hospital discharge was 79% (range, 78% to 82%). Two perioperative deaths occurred. To date, all hospital survivors are well. Four patients have completed a Fontan.
The authors have concluded that Stage II reconstruction after hybrid palliation for high-risk neonates carries important morbidity and mortality. A considerable number of reinterventions to optimize the palliated physiology are necessary, but this approach can provide appropriate preparation for single-ventricle management while avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass in the neonate. Additional experience and critical risk assessment of the entire strategy are necessary to define its advantages.
The hybrid approach remains a controversy, but is currently the recommended strategy in approximately 15-20% of centers in North America dealing with HLHS. Two important considerations are case selection and local results with the standard Norwood sequence.
Please read the article and add your comments and experience to this Dilemma in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.
The monthly articles for discussion are selected and summarized by Dr. Tom R. Karl, University of California at San Francisco, UCSF Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, San Francisco, California USA. Dr. Karl is Editor of the ATS Discussion Section.
Volume 16 Issue 2 (April 2008) of the Asian Annals is available.
A selection of interesting articles:
EDITORIAL
From Vision to Mission in Myocardial Restoration.
Theo Kofidis, Chuen Neng Lee.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008;16:91-92.
ADULT CARDIAC
Valvuloplasty in the Treatment of Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease.
Shantanu Pande, Surendra K Agarwal, Gauranga Majumdar, Aditya Kapoor, Niraj Kale, Anirban Kundu.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008;16:107-111.
THORACIC
Abscess of Residual Lobe After Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer.
Tommaso Ligabue, Luca Voltolini, Claudia Ghiribelli, Luca Luzzi, Cristian Rapicetta, Giuseppe Gotti.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008;16:112-114.
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC
Valve Repair in Rheumatic Heart Disease in Pediatric Age Group.
Pramod
K Reddy, Anil K Dharmapuram, Sunil K Swain, Nagarajan
Ramdoss, Sreekanth S Raghavan, Kona S Murthy.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008;16:129-133.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April Issue 2008
ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Valve repair versus valve replacement for degenerative mitral valve disease.
A.
Marc Gillinov, Eugene H. Blackstone, Edward R. Nowicki, Worawong
Slisatkorn, Ghannam Al-Dossari, Douglas R. Johnston, Kristopher M.
George, Penny L. Houghtaling, Brian Griffin, Joseph F. Sabik, III, Lars
G. Svensson.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:885-893.
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Single-stage versus 2-stage repair of coarctation of the aorta with ventricular septal defect.
Henry L. Walters, III, Constantine E. Ionan, Ronald L. Thomas, Ralph E. Delius.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:754-761.
GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
Remediastinoscopy in restaging of lung cancer after induction therapy.
Alessandro Marra, Ludger Hillejan, Sylvia Fechner, Georgios Stamatis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:843-849.
ELECTED ARTICLES OF INTEREST
This month the following articles appear on the cover of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery:
EDITORIAL
The surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation: A call for standardization.
Niv Ad.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:727-728.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines for reporting mortality and morbidity after cardiac valve interventions.
Cary
W. Akins, D. Craig Miller, Marko I. Turina, Nicholas T. Kouchoukos,
Eugene H. Blackstone, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Johanna J.M. Takkenberg,
Tirone E. David, Eric G. Butchart, David H. Adams, David M. Shahian,
Siegfried Hagl, John E. Mayer, Bruce W. Lytle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:732-738.
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
Glycemic
profile in infants who have undergone the arterial switch operation:
Hyperglycemia is not associated with adverse events.
Joseph
W. Rossano, Michael D. Taylor, E. O'Brian Smith, Charles D. Fraser,
Jr., E. Dean McKenzie, Jack F. Price, Heather A. Dickerson, David P.
Nelson, Antonio R. Mott.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:739-745.
GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
Diffusion-weighted
magnetic resonance imaging can be used in place of positron emission
tomography for N staging of non–small cell lung cancer with fewer
false-positive results.
Hiroaki Nomori, Takeshi Mori, Koei Ikeda, Koichi Kawanaka, Shinya Shiraishi, Kazuhiro Katahira, Yasuyuki Yamashita.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:816-822.
ACQUIRED CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass: A word of caution implicated by a five-year follow-up.
Utz Kappert, Sems-Malte Tugtekin, Romuald Cichon, Martin Braun, Klaus Matschke.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:857-862.
BRIEF COMMUNICATION
Video-assisted thoracoscopic completion pneumonectomy for a second primary cancer: A case report.
Ryoichi Nakanishi, Ayako Hirai, Toshihiro Yamashita, Soichi Oka.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;135:945-946.
EJCTS: April issue now published, including 3 CME articles.
ICVTS: April issue now published. ESCVS Annual Meeting Abstracts are published.
MMCTS has 4 new procedures and a total of 119 multimedia surgical procedures on-line.
Journal of Heart Valve Disease has a New Editor
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease, official organ for The Society of Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) has a New Editor. After 17 years service Dr. Endre Bodnar, Northwood, UK, has retired as Editor of the Journal. The position was filled by Dr. Robert W. Emery, Jr. of St. Paul, Minnesota USA. Dr. Emery officially took up his position on 1st March 2008.
Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) 2008 Officers
President
Nora Burgess, MD
Vice President
Yolonda Colson, MD
Secretary
Joanne Starr, MD
Members at Large
Yvonne Carter, MD
Jessica Donington, MD
Kimberly Gandy, MD
Kristine Guleserian, MD
Betty Kim, MD
Mary Maish, MD
Meena Nathan, MD
Jennifer Walker, MD
Board of Directors
Margarita Camacho, MD
Nora Burgess, MD
Yolonda Colson, MD
Virginia Litle, MD
Joanne Starr, MD
Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD, PhD
- May 5, 2008: 57th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGERY (SATS) and the 28th ANNUAL MEETING OF SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY OF EXTRACORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY (SCANSECT), Copenhagen Denmark.
- May 16, 2008: SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF BLOOD MANAGEMENT, Baltimore MD USA.
- June 1, 2008: INTERNATIONAL MESOTHELIOMA INTEREST GROUP-EACTS JOINT MEETING, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- June 6, 2008: 9th INTERNATIONAL DEAD SEA SYMPOSIUM ON CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AND DEVICE THERAPY, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- June 15, 2008: INTERNATIONAL MEETING ON AORTIC ANEURYSMS, Leige, Belgium.
- June 30, 2008: 11th BelSECT SYMPOSIUM ON PERFUSION, Brussels, Belgium.
- July 1, 2008: CANADIAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION, Toronto, ON Canada.
- July 1, 2008: TURKISH CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY SOCIETY, Cesme, Izmir, Turkey.
- July 5, 2008: EASTERN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA, Orlando, Florida USA.
- July 15, 2008: 46TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY, Amelia Island Plantation, FL USA.
- July 18, 2008: CONTROVERSIES AND ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, Beverly Hills, CA USA.
- August 1, 2008: BELGIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, Brussels, Belgium.
- September 12, 2008: SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PERFUSION SCIENTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, Manchester, UK.
- December 4, 2008: ICR 2008: INTEGRATED CARDIOVASCULAR REPAIR-WORKSHOP, Innsbruck, Austria.
More meeting abstract deadlines are available.
Difficult scenarios in Cardiac, Thoracic & oesophageal Surgery
Wednesday 30th April
A
one day course aimed at trainees in years 3 to 6. The day will be run
as an interactive session between the course organisers and the
delegates.
6th Current Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery/Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society 17th Congress (Joint Session) will be held April 30-May 3, 2008 at the InterContinental Hotel, Houston, Texas USA. For information, contact: Baylor College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, One Baylor Plaza, BCM 155, Houston, TX 77030 USA; Phone: +1 713 798 8237; Fax: +1 713 798 6600; Email: seaback@bcm.edu
Additional information: www.baylorcme.org/search/detail.cfm?cme=646 or www.mediss.org
18th WSCTS World Congress - World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
18th WSCTS World Congress - World Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons will be held 30 April-3 May, 2008 at the Kos International Convention Centre, Kos Island, Greece. Early registration. For information, contact: 18th WSCTS Congress Secretariat, 29 Sinopis Str. 115 27, Athens, Greece; Phone: +30 210 7799261; Fax: +30 210 7711768; Email: secretariat@wscts2008.com;
MAY
VIVA practice for part III FRCS (CTh)
Thursday 1st May
A one-day course aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams.
Numbers will be limited to ensure one-on-one assessment. These courses are
designed to identify knowledge gaps for the candidates, rather than
formal teaching sessions. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.
International Congress on Perfusion
The 37th International Congress on Perfusion organised by the German Society for Cardiovascular Engineering from 1-3 May 2008 at the Congress Forum Frankenthal, Frankenthal, Germany. For information, contact: Dieter Lorenz, Bad Nauheim, Germany; Phone: +49 6032 85234; Email: kardiotechnik-gmbh@t-online.de
3rd Biennial Heart Valve Biology & Tissue Engineering Meeting
The 3rd Biennial Heart Valve Biology & Tissue Engineering Meeting will be held 4-7 May 2008 at The Royal Society, London United Kingdom. This meeting is held under the auspices of The Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD). For information, contact: Organising Secretariat, London Heart Valve Meeting; Phone: +44 (0)1895 828889; Fax: + 44 (0)1895 828900; Email: info@londonheartvalve.org.uk
Postgraduate Course - Percutaneous Valve Replacement
A Postgraduate Course - Percutaneous Valve Replacement will be held 4 May 2008 at The Royal Society, London United Kingdom. This meeting is held under the auspices of The Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD). For information, contact: Organising Secretariat, London Heart Valve Meeting; Phone: + 44 (0)1895 828889; Fax: +44 (0)1895 828900; Email: info@londonheartvalve.org.uk
The Aortic Symposium 2008, chaired by Randall B. Griepp, MD and Steven L. Lansman, MD PhD, will be held on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City. This two-day postgraduate course is sponsored by the AATS.
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
The 88th Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery will be held 10-14 May, 2008, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA. For information, contact AATS at aats@prri.com.
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy, Thoracic course level B, 12-17 May 2008.
7th Croatian Congress on Extracorporeal Circulation Technology
7th Croatian Congress on Extracorporeal Circulation Technology will be held May 15-18, 2008 at Hotel Medena, Trogir Croatia (Hrvatska). For information, contact: Mrs. Natalija Janicar; Dept. Cardiac Surgery, Perfusion, University Hospital Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Suska 6, 10000 Zagreb Croatia; Fax: 385/1/2863695; Email: natalija.janicar@zg.t-com.hr
The 4th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems, Pediatric Heart Transplantation, and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion will be held 22 - 24 May 2008, Portland, OR USA. For information, contact: Penn State College of Medicine CME Department, PO Box 851, Hershey, PA 17033; Phone: 1 717 531-6483; Fax: 1 717 531-5604; Email: continuinged@hmc.psu.edu
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY
The 38th Annual MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN GENERAL THORACIC SURGERY will be held May 22-23, 2008, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts USA.
The Second Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
The Second Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery will be held May 27-30, 2008 in Jeju, Korea (South). For information, contact: Secretariat of the PCCS2008, INTERCOM Convention Services, Inc., 10th Fl., Samick Lavied'or Bldg., 720-2 Yeoksam, 2-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-920, Korea; Phone: +82-2-3452-7291; Fax: +82-2-3452-7292; Email: pccs2008@intercom.co.kr
What you need to know as a junior on call in a Cardiothoracic and Oesophageal Surgery Unit
Wednesday 28th May 2008
A one day course aimed at trainees in years 1 to 3, clinical fellows and senior SHOs. Specifically directed at post operative ITU care, and post operative complications. In addition common referral scenarios will be dealt with. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.
Management of Cancers of the Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction
Management of Cancers of the Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction - Symposium will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre Auditorium, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC Canada. Contact: joanne.clifton@vch.ca
JUNE
The Society for Vascular Surgery 2008 Annual Meeting will be held 5-8 June, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA USA. For information, contact: Society for Vascular Surgery, 633 N. Saint Clair Street, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: +1 800 258-7188; Email: vascular@vascularsociety.org
34th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery
The 34th Annual Toronto Thoracic Surgery will be held June 6-7, 2008 at the Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information: Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Phone: 1.416.978.2719; Toll Free: 1.888.512.8173; Fax: 1.416.946.7028; E-mail: help-SUR0807@cmetoronto.ca
16th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery
The 16th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery will be held June 8-11 2008 at the Palazzo Re Enzo, Piazza Nettuno 1/c, Bologna, Italy. For information, contact: Registration and Accommodation: Mondial Congress and Events, Mondial GrmbH & Co., KG, Operngasse 20b, 10-40 Vienna, Austria; Phone: + 43 1 58804 0; Fax: + 43 1 58804 0 185; Email: ests2008@mondial-congress.com
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level B, 9-14 June 2008.
ISMICS Annual Scientific Meeting
The 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting will be held 11-14 June 2008, at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts USA.
Polish Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
IVth Biennial Conference of the Polish Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons will meet 12 - 14 June 2008 at the Gromada Hotel, Warsaw Poland. For information, contact: Mazurkas Travel, Dluga Street 8/14, Phone: +48 22 38 94 150-165; Fax: +48 22 831 91 77; Email: ptkt2008@mazurkas.com.pl
SURGERY-BASED MULTIMODALITY THERAPY FOR MALIGNANT PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA
SURGERY-BASED MULTIMODALITY THERAPY FOR MALIGNANT PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA will be held June 13- 14, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dallas, Texas USA.
The meeting is sponsored by the International Mesothelioma Program, the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts USA, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS). It is under the direction of David J. Sugarbaker, MD, Richard E. Wilson Professor of Surgical Oncology, Harvard Medical School.
Inquiries should be directed to Harvard Medical School Continuing Education Department by phone: (617) 384-8600, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST), or by e-mail: hms-cme@hms.harvard.edu.
Master of Valve Repair Program
Master of Valve Repair Program - The Premier College on Endoscopic and Transcatheter Valve Interventions will be held June 16-18, 2008, at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Clinic in Aalst, Belgium. The Program Chairman is Hugo Vanermen, MD. For Program.
AmSECT PERFUSION SAFETY MEETING
AmSECT's Perfusion Safety meeting will be held June 18-21, 2008, at the Vallarta Palace, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
World Summit on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Services
World Summit on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Services, Education and Cardiac Care in Children and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease will be held 19-21 June 2008 at the Sheraton Centre Montreal, Montreal, PQ Canada. For information, contact: Phone: 1 514 973-5351; Fax: 1 514 403-4662;
National Congress of the Spanish Society for Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery
The XIX National Congress of the Spanish Society for Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV) will be held 19-21 June 2008 at NH Málaga, Rio Guadalmedina, Esq. C/ San Jacinto 2, 29007 Málaga, Spain. For information, contact: SECTCV Secretary, C/ Príncipe de Vergara, 211, 10 E. Izquierda, 28002 Madrid, Spain; Phone: +34 91 745 03 83; Fax: +34 91 745 01 24; Email: secretaria@sectcv.es
Aortic and Mitral Reconstructive Surgery
The 8th Annual Symposium on Aortic and Mitral Reconstructive Surgery - Focus on Sparing Surgical Techniques will be held June 20-21, 2008, at the Best Western - Sodehotel, Brussels, Belgium.
Royal Society of Medicine Meeting
The Cardiothoracic Section of the Royal Society of Medicine is holding a conference on 20 June 2008 in London, UK. The title of the conference is "Blood Conservation in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Can We Achieve a Consensus?"
For review of program and other details.
Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) 34th Annual Meeting will be held 25-28 June 2008, at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kona, HI USA. For information, contact: Western Thoracic Surgical Association, 900 Cummings Center Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA 01915; Phone: 1 978-927-8330; Fax: 1 978-524-8890; Email: wtsa@prri.com
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery 9th Annual Summer Educational Meeting will be held 30 June - 2 July, 2008, at the Keauhou Bay Hotel, Kailua Kona, Hawaii USA. For information, contact: APACVS, P. O. Box 4834, Englewood, CO 80155; Phone: 1 877 221-5651; Fax: 1 303 771-2550. Additional information.
JULY
World Congress on Controversies in Cardiovascular Diseases
The World Congress on Controversies in Cardiovascular Diseases: Diagnosis, Treatment and Interventions will be held July 3 - 6, 2008, at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, Germany. For more information on registration, housing and program, please go here.
20th Anniversary Essen-Mayo-Meeting - International Symposium
The 20th Anniversary Essen-Mayo-Meeting - International Symposium will be held July 18-20, 2008 at the West-German Heart Center, Essen, Germany. Clinical application of advanced echocardiography for decision making in clinical cardiology and new developments in cardiovascular surgery. Live interactive workshops, how-to sessions. For information, contact: Congress management RevierA GmbH; Franz-Arens-Straße 15, 45139 Essen, Germany; Phone: +49-201-27408-35; Fax: +49-201-27408-15; E-Mail: lhp@reviera.de
International Academy of Cardiology-14th World Congress on Heart Disease
International Academy of Cardiology-14th World Congress on Heart Disease Annual Scientific Session 2008 will be held July 26-29, 2008 in Toronto, ON Canada. A preliminary list of scientific presentations is available here.
14th World Congress on Heart Disease - International Academy of Cardiology
The 14th World Congress on Heart Disease International Academy of Cardiology: Annual Scientific Sessions will be held July 26-29, 2008 at The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, ON, Canada. Inquiries: Asher Kimchi, MD, Chairman, International Academy of Cardiology, PO Box 17659, Beverly Hills, CA 90209, USA; Tel +1 (310) 657 8777; Fax +1 (310) 659 4781; Email: klimedco@ucla.edu
AUGUST
AmSECT 16th Annual Symposium on New Advances in Blood Management
AmSECT's 16th Annual Symposium on New Advances in Blood Management will be held August 14-16, 2008 at the Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY. For more information, contact astammers@aol.com.
Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery and Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology
The 57th Annual Meeting of Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery and 28th Scandinavian Society for Extracorporeal Technology will be held 21-23 August 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Abstract submission deadline: 5 May 2008. For information, contact: ICS A/S, Strandvejen 169-171, P.O. Box 41, DK-2900 Hellerup, DENMARK; Phone: +45 7023 7823; Fax: +45 7023 7888; Email: sats2008@ics.dk
SEPTEMBER
Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Controversies and Advances in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: The Eighth in the Series will be held 3-5 September 2008, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills California USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18 JULY, 2008. For information contact: Promedica International CME, 2333 State Street, Suite 203; Phone: +1 760 720-2263; Fax: +1 760 720-6263; Email: controversies08@promedicacme.com
Difficult Scenarios in Cardiac, Thoracic & Oesophageal Surgery
Wednesday 3rd September
A
one-day course aimed at trainees in years 3 to 6. The day will be run
as an interactive session between the course organisers and the
delegates.
Terms and Techniques in Aortic Surgery for Trainees
Thursday 4th September 2008
A
one-day course aimed at registrars, covering the; Aortic root,
Ascending aorta, Aortic arch, Descending aorta, Stenting, Stenting and
extra anatomical bypass, Aspects of Perfusion, and Anaesthesia,
including video demonstrations.
XI. World Congress of International Society for Diseases of Esophagus (ISDE)
The XI. World Congress of International Society for Diseases of Esophagus (ISDE) will be held September 10-13, 2008, in the Novotel Budapest Congress Center, Budapest Hungary. For information, contact: Peter Horvath, MD; Phone: +36 72536126; Fax: +36 72536127; Email: Peter.O.Horvath@aok.pte.hu
Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
The Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons 11th Annual Meeting will be held 11-14 September 2008, at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS Canada. For information, contact: Joanne Clifton, MSc; Phone: +1 604-875-5355; Fax: +1 604-875-4036; Email: joanne.clifton@vch.ca
Society for the Advancement of Blood Management
Society for the Advancement of Blood Management Annual Meeting 2008 will be held 12-14 September 2008 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 16 MAY 2008. For information, contact: Leah Sheforgen, 555 East Wells Street, Phone: 1-414-276-9339; Fax: 1-414-276-3349; Email: lsheforgen@sabm.org
22nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
The 22nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held September 13-17, 2008, at the Lisbon Congress Centre, Lisbon Portugal. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Berkshire, SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk
International Congress on Aortic Aneurysms
International Congress on Aortic Aneurysms will be held 19-20 September 2008 in Leige, Belgium in honor of retiring professor Raymond R. Limet. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 JUNE 2008. Read the preliminary program here.
9th International Dead Sea Symposium (IDSS) on Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy
The 9th International Dead Sea Symposium (IDSS) on Cardiac Arrhythmias and Device Therapy will be held September 22-24, 2008 at the Dan Panorama Convention Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2008.
IMIG-EACTS Joint Meeting will be held 25-27 September 2008 at the Congress Centre De Meervaart, Amsterdam, Netherlands. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE 1 JUNE 2008. For information, contact: International Mesothelioma Interest Group (IMIG).
OCTOBER
"Applying Human Factors in Health Care: Leveraging Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improve Patient Safety" will be held 1-3 October 2008 at Phillips Hall, Siebens Building, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota United States. For information, contact: Phone: +1 800 323-2688; Fax: +1 507 284-0532; Email: cme@mayo.edu
Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery
The 46th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Association for Thoracic Surgery will be held 1-5 October 2008, at Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, Florida USA. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 JUNE, 2008. For information, contact: Sanjay M. Mehta, MD, 2545 Schoenersville Road, 4th Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18017; Phone: 1 484-884-1011; Email: sanjay_m.mehta@lvh.com
BIRMINGHAM REVIEW COURSE IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
BIRMINGHAM REVIEW COURSE IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY will be held October 2-5, 2008 at the Education Centre, Birmingham Heartlands, Contact: L.R. Associates – Ms. L. Richardson, 58, Kiln Close, Calvert Green, Buckingham, MK18 2FD UK; PHONE: +44 01296 733 823; FAX: +44 01296 733 823; MOBILE: +44 077 111 32946; E-MAIL: lrassociates@lycos.co.uk WEBSITE
American Association of Blood Banks
American Association of Blood Banks Annual Meeting will be held 4-7 October 2008 in Montreal, PQ Canada. For information, contact: American Association of Blood Banks; Phone: 1-301-907-6977; Fax: 1-301-907-6895; Email: aabb@aabb.org
VIVA practice for part III FRCS (CTh)
Wednesday 8th October 2008
A
one-day course aimed at trainees preparing for their specialist exams.
Numbers will be limited to ensure one-on-one assessment. These courses are
designed to identify knowledge gaps for the candidates, rather than
formal teaching sessions. The day will be run as an interactive session between the course organisers and the delegates.
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Bergamo, Italy, Thoracic Course level C, 13-18 October 2008. For further details.
Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society
The 10th National Congress of the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society will be held October 17-21, 2008 at the Sheraton Hotel and Congress Center in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey. ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 1 JULY 2008. For information, contact: United Expo; Phone: + 90 232 465 00 85; Fax: + 90 232 465 00 86; Email: serapaykutaka@gmail.com
11th BelSECT Symposium on Perfusion
The 11th BelSECT Symposium on Perfusion will be held 18 October 2008 in Brussels Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2008. For information, contact: Leen Vercaemst, Perfusion Dept.-OKAI-E940-Campus Gasthuisberg-Herestraat 49-3000 Leuven Belgium; Phone: +32 163 48697; Email: leen.Vercaemst@uzleuven.be
Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland
Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland Congress 2008 will be held 24-25 October 2008, at the Midland Hotel, Manchester United Kingdom. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2008. For information, contact: Kate O'Brien, Clinical Perfusion; Phone: +44 (0) 131 242 3105; Email: kate.o'brien@luht.scot.nhs.uk
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion
Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion 2008 Annual General Meeting will be held 25-29 October 2008, Toronto, ON Canada. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 JULY 2008. For information, contact: Eric Laliberté, CSCP National Office, 11 Baseline Road East, Phone: +1-888-496-2727; Fax: +1 519-473-6087; Email: agm@cscp.ca
NOVEMBER
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting
The Fifty-Fifth Southern Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting will be held November 6-8, 2008 at the Los Pines Resort Austin, Texas. For information, contact: Nancy Gray Puckett, 633 North St. Clair, Suite 2320, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: +1 800 685-7872; Fax: +1 312 202-5801; Email: stsa@stsa.org
YORKSHIRE CHEST IMAGING COURSE
YORKSHIRE CHEST IMAGING COURSE will be held Friday 7 November, 2008 at the Radiology Academy, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds UK. Course convenor: Dr. RJH Robertson, Consultant Radiologist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust. Please email radiologycourses@hotmail.co.uk for the information pack and application form. Places limited to 45, reserved on a first come first serve basis. More Information.
European School for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Bergamo, Italy, Cardiac Course level C, 10-15 November 2008. For further details.
13th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
13th Congress on Cardio-Thoracic Surgery of the Belgian Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery will be held 15 November 2008 at Sodehotel, Woluwe, Brussels Belgium. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 AUGUST, 2008. For information, contact: Dr. A. Poncelet, Chairman Scientific Committee, Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Unit, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc; Email: poncelet@chir.ucl.ac.be
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN CARDIAC SURGERY
20-22 November 2008, Krakow, Poland. The International Cooperation Committee of EACTS is repeating a two and a half day teaching course for cardio-thoracic surgeons, centred on advanced surgical techniques in the field of adult cardiac surgery. The course consists of a series of lectures by invited experts addressing various surgical conditions; and direct video transmissions of their surgical procedures. Participants will be able to involve the faculty in direct discussions following the presentations and surgeries. For more information.
Integrated Cardiovascular Repair-Workshop
ICR 2008: Integrated Cardiovascular Repair-Workshop: 4th Interdisciplinary Workshop for Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiac Intervention. Teams will be held 4-6 December 2008 at the New Innsbruck City Hall, Innsbruck Austria. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 SEPTEMBER, 2008. Scientific Committee: Johannes Bonatti, MD FETCS - Guy Friedrich, MD FESC. For information, contact: Congress Secretariat: Conventive, Ms. Doris Mueller; Email: doris.mueller@conventive.at
Aortic Surgery and Anesthesia "How to do it"
Aortic Surgery and Anesthesia "How to do it" will be held 11-13 December 2008 at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy. For information, contact: San Raffaele Congress Centre; Phone: +39 02 2643 3700; Fax: +39 02 2643 3754; Email: info@aorticsurgery.it
12 - 13 December, Antwerp, Belgium. Subjects will include Classification of thymic tumours, Clinical aspects of thymic tumours, Surgery for thymic tumours, Extended surgery and recurrence patterns, Role of radio and chemotherapy. It will provide an opportunity to review the evidence on the various surgical strategies, the arguments and the evidence for them and an exchange of view on current surgical practice. For more information.
2009
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) is now accepting abstracts for the 22nd Annual Scientific Assembly, scheduled for January 13-17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT, EDT, JULY 5, 2008. To begin the abstract submission process. This is your opportunity to present original research to an audience of prominent members of the trauma community.
The EAST Foundation will be sponsoring two paper competitions during the scientific sessions:
- The Raymond H. Alexander, MD Resident Paper Competition. This competition includes Physicians-In-Training who submit abstracts as the first-named author. The resident or fellow should not have completed his/her training prior to June 2009.
- The John M. Templeton, Jr. MD Injury Prevention Paper Competition. This competition is open to all EAST members who submit original scientific work focusing on an aspect of injury prevention.
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma is a national organization of more than 1,000 trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and nurses. EAST welcomes Thoracic Surgeons with an interest in Trauma as members. For additional information on EAST.
EACTS Course Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery
EACTS Course Cardiac and Thoracic Robotic Surgery will be held 4-7 February 2009 in Strasbourg, France. For information, contact: EACTS Executive Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1LU, UK; Phone: +44 1753 832166; Fax: +44 1753 620407; Email: info@eacts.co.uk
European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
The 58th International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery will be held 1-4 May 2009 in Warsaw, Poland. For information, contact: ESCVS General Secretariat, Prof. Claudio Muneretto, ESCVS Secretary General, UDA Cardiochirurgia, Spedali Civili P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy; Phone: +39 030 3996401; Fax: +39 030 3996096; Email: escvs.secretariat@gmail.com Additional information.
Fifth Biennial Meeting of The Society for Heart Valve Disease
The Fifth Biennial Meeting of The Society for Heart Valve Disease (SHVD) will be held 27-30 June 2009 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Berlin Germany. For information, contact: SHVD Executive Secretariat, Heart Science Centre, Harefield Hospital, Harefield Middlesex. UB9 6JH, UK; Phone: +44 (0)1895-828977; Fax: +44 (0)1895-828902; Email: secretariat@shvd.org
Meetings
Visit us in Booth #1517 at the 88th Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) May 10-14 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
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