This video demonstrates an endoscopic removal of a left ventricular mass in a redo coronary artery bypass surgery using both internal thoracic arteries.
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January 13, 2016
This video demonstrates the technical strategy for the resection of a complex posterior mediastinal cyst.
January 12, 2016
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare mechanical complication of ischemic heart disease. This video demonstrates a repair of a large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm with two layers of patches.
January 11, 2016
The authors present the case of a mediastinal teratoma abutting the right upper lobe, compressing the superior vena cava (SVC) and innominate vein.
January 8, 2016
CTSNet is excited to announce a new Allied Health Portal designed to be a resource for important, yet hard to find, information of interest to non-surgeon members of the cardiothoracic surgical community.
January 7, 2016
In a discussion filmed at the 2015 EACTS Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Jan Gummert and Hermann Reichenspurner consider the current state of heart transplantation, including LVADs and the total artificial heart.
January 6, 2016
Michael Acker of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, gives an in-depth talk on the current state of temporary mechanical circulatory support practices in the United States.
January 5, 2016
The era of 3D printing to enhance thoracic surgery is here. This video describes the various ways Mayo Clinic has employed 3D printing to enhance teamwork, patient education, resident education, surgical planning, and innovation.
January 4, 2016
This video demonstrates a trans-xiphoideusal single port lobectomy in a 52-year-old female patient.
December 30, 2015
CTSNet published over 200 pieces of educational clinical content in 2015. As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet editorial team presents the five most popular pieces of clinical content published in 2015.
December 29, 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, CTSNet would like to thank our major corporate sponsors for their generous support. The support of Medtronic, Sorin, and AtriCure has helped make it possible for CTSNet to provide innovative and inspiring educational content to cardiothoracic surgeons worldwide.