Chest Wall
Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, and severe cases may require operative correction to improve both physiological and cosmetic outcomes. The authors present the case of a 16-year-old male with severe...
A 45-year-old man presented with a self-inflicted stab wound to the chest, near the left lower parasternal area. He was evaluated at an outside facility, where the knife was removed...
Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, and severe cases may require operative correction to improve both physiological and cosmetic outcomes. The authors present the case of...
In this video, the authors explain their technique for intrathoracic rib fixation as a treatment for rib pseudoarthrosis. They present the case of a 52-year-old female smoker with chronic obstructive...
A 9-day-old neonate weighing 2.2 kg, who had passed the neonatal screen for critical congenital heart disease, was re-admitted with heart failure symptoms, including lethargy and failure to thrive. A...
This video is one of the top 10 entries from the 2025 Endoscopic Cardiac Surgeons Club Video Competition. More videos featuring these outstanding presentations will be showcased in the coming...
This video demonstrates a bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy using a modified supine, steep reverse Trendelenburg position to enhance exposure and improve intraoperative safety. The supine positioning facilitates immediate access for cardiopulmonary...
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. Prolonged tracheal resections (> 4 cm or ≥ 6...
In May 2025, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch...
In May 2025, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery brought together professionals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery to discuss and share knowledge on minimally invasive techniques. Watch...
This video submission is from the 2025 CTSNet Innovation Video Competition. Watch all entries from the competition, including the winning videos. The patient was a 58-year-old female diagnosed with cT3N0M0...
Paget-Schroetter syndrome, also known as effort thrombosis, is a condition in which a thrombus forms in the subclavian vein due to an obstruction along its course, resulting in venous thoracic...
This short video demonstrates how to correct sternum asymmetry in the Nuss procedure using a Gigli saw. It is often very difficult to correct asymmetry, even with costal compression sutures...












