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Multidisciplinary teams

EXIT-to-Open Atrial Septectomy for HLHS With Intact Atrial Septum: An Interview With Sameh Said
October 24, 2025
CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Sameh Said about his innovative solution aimed at improving the survival rates of neonates and increasing the likelihood of completing their palliative staged surgeries, as demonstrated in “EXIT-to-Open Atrial Septectomy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Intact Atrial Septum: Gone in 90 Seconds!"
The Association of Chylothorax With Aggressiveness of Lymph Node Management During Pulmonary Resection
September 25, 2025
This article reviews lymph node dissection and its relationship to postoperative chylothorax in thoracic surgery. The authors analyze patterns of nodal involvement, technical considerations during mediastinal lymphadenectomy, and factors contributing to thoracic duct injury.
EXIT-to-Open Atrial Septectomy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Intact Atrial Septum: Gone in 90 Seconds!
September 16, 2025
This video demonstrates an innovative solution that has the potential to improve the survival of neonates and increase the likelihood of completing their palliative staged surgeries, presenting the first successful ex-utero intrapartum treatment-to-open atrial septectomy in a neonate with hypoplastic left heart syndrome with an intact atrial septum.
Aortic Surveillance for the Non-Radiologist—Understanding Imaging and Measurement Techniques
September 9, 2025
This video demonstrates the fundamentals of aortic cross-sectional imaging and measurement techniques using computed tomography angiography for students and trainees who are not radiologists.
Surgical Implications of the 2023 ESC Endocarditis Guidelines Endorsed by EACTS: Bridging Guidelines and Practice 
August 14, 2025
This article provides a practical summary of the surgical indications from the 2023 European guidelines for the management of infective endocarditis (IE). IE remains a challenging condition with high morbidity and mortality despite advances in diagnosis and management.
Lifetime Management of Heart Valve Disease—Treat It Early and Treat It Right, First Time
July 10, 2025
Heart valve disease is a leading cause of mortality, with increasing incidence due to an aging population. Early referral to specialized heart networks is vital, as late diagnosis often leads to palliative rather than curative treatment.
Book Review: Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery
July 3, 2025
This is a book review of Dr. Joseph Zacharias’s book, “Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery.”
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