Each month, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian spotlights unique surgical cases in cardiothoracic surgery through this Case of the Month series. For more videos in this series, click here [3]. 

In this first episode of the Case of the Month, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian is joined by CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning to discuss “The Case of a Foreign Body.” They begin by providing details about this new series and its objectives, outlining what it hopes to accomplish for the field of cardiothoracic surgery.  

Dr. Ashrafian then presents part 1 of this case, which includes a comprehensive overview of the patient’s medical history. Notably, the patient is a non-smoker with no significant past medical history. She also discusses the initial imaging findings, providing three images: one in the axial view, another in the coronal view, and a third in the sagittal view.  

In part 2 of this case, thoracic surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Leanne Ashrafian discusses what the foreign body is and details how the case was managed. She addresses the risk factors associated with the foreign body and outlines various treatment options, including the possibility of no intervention. Additionally, she discusses the steps taken during the procedure, addresses the concersn that were raised, and reviews the postoperative outcomes.

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