A recent European consensus paper. Relatively easily read, and favouring meta-analyses over randomised trials. The bulk of the manuscript is of interest to all healthcare providers. The chapters 2.8.1 and 3.1.2 are of additional relevance to the ctsnet readership, as they summarise guidance on interventions.
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Thoracic
January 16, 2021
January 16, 2021
Advances in neuromonitoring and related screening by imaging constitute an expanding field of cardiovascular perioperative care, attracting the readership of interventional and conventional surgical providers.
January 15, 2021
Ceylan et al. present a retrospective study regarding the prevention of viral transmission via chest tube in COVID-19 patients. Out of 542 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 13 (3.8%) required chest tube insertion. In these patients, a two-bottle technique combined with a HEPA filter was used to prevent viral transmission.
January 15, 2021
This study analyzed the association of antibiotic resistance with morbidity and mortality for patients with empyema.
January 13, 2021
This Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, MD, covers part one of a two-part discussion on vaccines. Dr Dunning reviews three papers on the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available.
January 13, 2021
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Dawn Hui of UT Health San Antonio, Texas, moderates a discussion on advocacy within the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.
January 13, 2021
In this CTSNet To Go podcast episode, Leanne Harling and Jessica Luc moderate a discussion on the global experience of how to make the most of one's training and successfully transition to practice.
January 13, 2021
The authors present a case of uniportal VATS for repair of an iatrogenic tracheal injury.
January 11, 2021
This video presents the diagnosis and treatment of slipped rib syndrome, a syndrome that is often missed, and the Hansen's repair is a novel and very simple way to address this problem.
January 4, 2021
This video demonstrates how to safely and efficiently perform a VATS right lower lobe lobectomy.