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Technique for Upper Sternal Allograft Implantation
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A young female with a single metastasis at the level of the upper portion of the sternum underwent surgical excision of the sternum followed by sternal allograft implantation. The use of a sternal allograft provides excellent functional and cosmetic results. |
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Stuart Jamieson, MD
16-February-2012
Professor Stuart Jamieson has performed over 2600 pulmonary thromboendarterectomies–more than the rest of the world combined. He has trained most of the surgeons who perform this technique. In this interview he describes the way he performs this technique, who is suitable, and also talks about emergency pulmonary embolectomy.
Thoracic Surgeons' Mobile Device Usage Survey Results
13-February-2012
The use of mobile devices for professional applications has increased dramatically in the last 5 years. Read the results of this survey to find out how your colleagues use such devices in their practices.
Robotic Thoracoscopic First Rib Resection for Paget Schroetter Disease
03-February-2012
A robotic technique is described for first rib resection for Paget Schroetter Disease or "effort thrombosis" of the subclavian vein that allows for en bloc resection of the offending portion of the first rib while minimizing the risk of neurovascular injury.
New Thoracic Portal Survey: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
23-January-2012
The new survey for the Thoracic Portal addresses the techniques of esophagectomy used in patients with esophageal cancer. Take the survey, and learn how your colleagues approach this challenging problem.
Thoracic Literature Watch - Fourth Quarter 2011
16-January-2012
The 2011 Fourth Quarter Literature Watch is now available. It contains a collection of articles on thoracic topics collected by Dr. Ferguson, editor of the Cardiac Portal.
Thoracic Literature Watch - Third Quarter 2011
11-January-2012
Each quarter Dr. Mark Ferguson, editor of the Cardiac Portal, collects articles pertinent to thoracic topics. The articles are taken from medical and surgical journals other than those found on CTSNet. The 2011 Third Quarter Literature Watch is now available.
Hans Pilegaard, MD
16-December-2011
Hans Pilegaard has performed almost 1,000 procedures using a novel method of Nuss bar insertion that uses a short-bar technique. In this latest interview of the Innovators in cardiothoracic surgery, Pilegaard describes the short-bar technique. Intraoperative video is included of Dr. Pilegaard performing the operation at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Intrathoracic Migration Of Breast Implant After Thoracoscopic Surgery
09-December-2011
Breast implant complications after thoracic surgery are relatively rare. We present an unusual case of an intact implant migration into the pleural space after thoracoscopic surgery that was initially read as hemothorax on computed tomography of the chest.
Analysis of Salvage Esophagectomy Survey
17-November-2011
The recent survey for the Thoracic Portal addressed the role of salvage esophagectomy in patients with esophageal cancer. Read the results, and learn how your colleagues approach this challenging problem.
New Thoracic Portal Survey: Thoracic Surgeons' Mobile Device Usage
01-November-2011
The use of mobile devices for professional applications has increased dramatically in the last 5 years. Take this survey and tell us how you use such devices in your practice.
VATS Middle Lobectomy Following a Previous VATS Right Lower Lobectomy
26-October-2011
Prior VATS lobectomy is a relative contraindication to ipsilateral repeat VATS lobectomy due to possible technical difficulties arising from adhesions and scarring, especially at the hilum. This video describes a VATS middle lobectomy in a 63 years old ex-smoker who had a previous VATS right lower lobectomy and pulmonary tuberculosis of the right upper lobe.
Analysis of Survey On Surgical Management of Myasthenia Gravis
22-September-2011
The survey is complete and the results are in. See how your views towards thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis compare with those of your peers.
Robotic Right Upper Lobectomy
13-September-2011
A minimally invasive approach to resection of early stage lung cancers has been described and many favorable results validated. There is increased interest in pursuing a robotic approach as early experience indicates some potential advantages.
Video-Assisted Harvest of an Intercostal Muscle Flap
29-July-2011
The intercostal muscle is a reliable buttress for the bronchial stump following pneumonectomy and lobectomy in high risk patients. We describe a technique for flap harvest to buttress the bronchial stump after lobectomy using video assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Thoracic Literature Watch
26-July-2011
The 2011 second quarter Thoracic Literature Watch is now available.
Risk Scoring Systems Survey Results
27-June-2011
This survey examined participants’ views towards risk scoring systems for lung resection. Review the results and compare your views with those of your peers.
New Thoracic Portal Survey: Surgical Management of Myasthenia Gravis
27-June-2011
A number of approaches to surgical management of myasthenia gravis have been espoused. Take this survey and see how your views towards thymectomy for MG compare with those of your peers.
Transcervical Extended Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
20-April-2011
The authors describe the steps in performing TEMLA as it is currently practiced in their institution. TEMLA was successfully performed by the authors in over 90% of patients with no side effects attributable to the procedure.
Job Satisfaction Survey Assessment
31-March-2011
Read the results from the recent survey on job satisfaction, and learn how your level of satisfaction ranks among your peers.
Thoracic Literature Watch
25-March-2011
The 2010 fourth quarter Thoracic Literature Watch is now available.
THORACIC PORTAL
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Mark K. Ferguson, MD
THORACIC SURVEY
New Survey–April 2012
Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Training and Instruction
Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) is growing in frequency, although most practitioners were trained prior to its introduction. This survey will help assess how current practitioners developed MIE skills and how they are passing their knowledge on to others.
SURVEY RESULTS
Latest survey results:
Thoracic Surgeons' Mobile Device Usage
The use of mobile devices for professional applications has increased dramatically in the last 5 years. Read the results of this survey to find out how your colleagues use such devices in their practices.
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