CTSNet Monthly Spotlights
8 September 2011

Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: Pascal R. Vouhe, MD

Pascal R. Vouhe, MD

CTSNet Editor Marko Turina interviews Pascal Vouhe about the switch operation for transposition of the great arteries, with many valuable hints and tips.

New Safety Reporting Vignette

The pregnant patient can often lead to deviations from standard practices. Limiting risks to the fetus should always be considered, but the well-being of the mother needs to be primary in some circumstances.

A Novel Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel In Surgical Treatment Of Constrictive Pericarditis

This is a novel use of an ultrasonic bone scalpel in cardiothoracic surgery used to operate on what is normally one of the most difficult situations that CT surgeons face, namely the pericardiectomy of a calcified pericardium.

The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) has created the TSRA Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This book was edited by the TSRA and authored by more than 50 cardiothoracic surgery residents from around the country. The material is organized into four different sections: General Thoracic Surgery; Adult Cardiac Surgery; Congenital Cardiac Surgery; and Cardiothoracic Trauma and Critical Care. The book is available at no cost in an electronic format (PDF, EPUB, or Kindle) or for a nominal fee as a print book via Amazon. Details on obtaining the book can be found on the TSRA website.

Updated CTSNet App Released

An updated version of the CTSNet iPad App is available for download. If you've already downloaded the app, an update notice will appear automatically under App Store, under Updates. If you haven't downloaded the free app, you can do so by selecting the App Store icon on your iPad and searching for CTSNet. The app continues to rank in the top 100 of all medical iPad apps. View related video.

The CTSNet iPad App is sponsored by Sorin.

AATS 2011 Mitral Conclave Presentation and Video Library Available on CTSNet

Had a chance to view the online version of the AATS 2011 MITRAL CONCLAVE? A highlight from the online Conclave: Newly innovated mini-mitral valve surgical instruments and techniques facilitate both direct-vision and endoscopic-assisted approaches and accomplish a favorable surgical outcome even in the complex pathology of mitral valve insufficiency. Attendees have direct access. Nonattendees can purchase access for a modest fee.

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