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The radial artery has gained importance as a graft in coronary artery bypass surgery and is frequently considered a preferable alternative to the saphenous vein for additional grafting by surgeons worldwide. Its use is strongly recommended in the current European and U.S. cardiothoracic guidelines on operative myocardial revascularization. The radial artery has greater long-term durability…
In a standard donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplant, there are two cycles of ischemic reperfusion period. The first one is in the donor hospital and the second one is in the recipient hospital. In general, DCD heart transplant will show a 10-20 percent higher primary graft dysfunction rate compared to a brain death…
Cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Vince Gaudiani shares a detailed and fascinating explanation of the anatomy and physiology of the mitral valve. He explains why the mitral valve has been created to function as it does and how, in fact, its design is a great solution for the heart as it transitions from…
In this video, cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Vince Gaudiani introduces and explains the videos in his series exploring mitral valve repair. He also discusses the importance of fully understanding the anatomy of the mitral valve when considering techniques to repair it. Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views…
The zoonotic infection known as hydatid cyst is caused by the larval stages (metacestodes) of cestode species belonging to the genus Echinococcus (1). Lung parenchyma is the most commonly affected organ after liver infection (1). Hydatid lung cysts can become serious due to the late onset of symptoms. Surgery is the safest curative treatment for…
In March 2024, the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland brought together surgeons from around the world to discuss CT surgery topics and share knowledge. Watch for more SCTS 2024 videos in the coming weeks. At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Meeting 2024, Professor Timo Weimar presented “Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic…
Patient Selection Early surgical correction of ductal-dependent neonatal patients with an aortic coarctation (CoA) and distal arch hypoplasia have emerged as the current standard of care. To begin, the criteria necessitating neonatal aortic arch repair and the Warden procedure (1-5) are summarized. First, ensure that a biventricular repair is deemed possible. Neonates with (1) an…
The Diego Gonzalez Rivas Foundation now has a fully equipped truck in which teams can perform state-of-the-art thoracic surgeries. This is the first time the foundation’s mobile surgery unit was used for treating patients in Accra, Ghana. Dr. Diego Gonzalez Rivas performed a pleurodesis and then a lobectomy for aspergilloma. This mobile surgery unit will…
At the 2024 AATS Annual Meeting, CTSNet senior editors set out to interview the most knowledgeable CT surgeons from around the world. Stay tuned for more interviews from the meeting. CTSNet Board Member Marjan Jahangiri spoke with Amine Mazine about the utilization and outcomes of the Ross procedure in North America. Dr. Mazine addressed the main findings…
The use of robotic surgical platforms in mitral valve surgeries is an established technique with excellent outcomes (1). However, its use in congenital heart surgery currently is very limited. This video demonstrates a case of partial atrioventricular canal defect (PAVCD) repair using a DaVinci X surgical robot. The patient is a fifteen-year-old girl who presented…
This video demonstrates a NUSS procedure, which was performed by international expert and President of the Chest Wall International Group, Dr. Dawn Jaroszewski. She has performed more than 1250 of these operations and the average age for these procedures is 30. Dr. Jaroszewski is an expert in the NUSS procedure in adults and has performed…
Sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) encompasses 4-11percent of all atrial septal defects. Anomalous pulmonary venous connection (APVC) of some or all pulmonary veins is frequently linked to SVASD (1). The routine technique used to repair such a defect involves using a single or double patch and requires arresting the heart with the use of…
To wrap up the CTSNet Guest Editor Series, “Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery—Techniques and Procedures,” Guest Editor Dr. M. M. Yusuf was joined by his colleagues to discuss each video and their details in an open webinar panel. The webinar was broadcasted to a live audience on August 9, 2024. Dr. Yusuf served as…
The patient is a forty-five-year-old man with metastatic testicular cancer, who underwent four cycles of chemotherapy with a complete response. Surveillance imaging revealed a 21 x 15 x 12-centimeter mass in the left chest and an 8-centimeter mass in the right upper lobe, consistent with metastasis. The surgery began with a clamshell incision and vertical…
Surgical exposure by median sternotomy or posterolateral thoracotomy for giant thoracic aortic aneurysms may not be adequate. In these cases, sternotomy-thoracotomy offers better access for the entire thoracic aorta. A sixty-nine-year-old man presented a sudden onset of chest pain and left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy due to a mega-thoracic aortic aneurysm. He required a two-stage…
Watch Prof. Jörg Kempfert’s technique to repair severe mitral regurgitation using the SimuForm™ semi-rigid annuloplasty ring in this educational video. Disclaimer The information in this video is intended only for healthcare professionals in countries where these Medtronic products and therapies are approved or available for use. The content may not be approved for use in…
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