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Influence of coronary arteries transfer on the geometry of the neoaortic root in arterial switch
Zhu and colleagues1 raise an important issue and confirm that some degree of aortic valve insufficiency and aortic root enlargement is not rare after aortic switch operation (ASO).2-4 Apart from bicuspid aortic valve, all 3 other predictors of aortic root dilation in the study are caused by an initial enlargement of the pulmonary annulus in the presence of a ventricular septal defect (ie, Taussig-Bing anomaly, previous pulmonary artery banding, and left outflow tract obstruction [seen in transposition of the great arteries-ventricular septal defect-aortic arch obstruction]). (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Francois Lacour-Gayet Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

New Perspectives on Tracheal Resection for COVID-19-related Stenosis: a Propensity Score Matching Analysis
The large number of COVID-19 patients subjected to prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation has been expected to result in a significant increase of tracheal stenosis in the next years. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare postoperative outcomes of survived COVID-19 critical illness patients who underwent tracheal resection for post-intubation/post-tracheostomy tracheal stenosis with those of non-COVID patients. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 29, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Menna Cecilia, Fiorelli Silvia, Trabalza Marinucci Beatrice, Massullo Domenico, D ’Andrilli Antonio, Ciccone Anna Maria, Andreetti Claudio, Maurizi Giulio, Vanni Camilla, Siciliani Alessandra, Tiracorrendo Matteo, Mancini Mancini, Venuta Federico, Rendi Source Type: research

Is neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy really better than neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma?
This study comparing neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy (NACI) versus neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma provides substantial insights into the evolving landscape of cancer treatment modalities. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 27, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kexun Li, Jiapeng Yang, Ynchao Huang Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Discussion to: Four decades of progress in heart-lung transplantation: 271 cases at a single institution
Presenter: Dr Stefan Elde (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 25, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Adult Source Type: research

Prognostic value of KRAS G12V mutation in lung adenocarcinoma stratified by stages and radiological features
In this study, we investigated the clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic value of KRAS G12V mutation in LUAD. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 23, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wangyang Zhu, Han Han, Zelin Ma, Hang Cao, Yueren Yan, Yue Zhao, Chaoqiang Deng, Haomiao Xu, Fangqiu Fu, Fanfan Fan, Yang Zhang, Haiquan Chen Source Type: research

Commentary: ctDNA in Resectable NSCLC: Emerging Canary in the Coal Mine
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Uma M. Sachdeva Source Type: research

The Relationship Between Discharge Location and Cardiac Rehabilitation Use After Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a guideline-recommended risk reduction program offered to cardiac surgical patients. Despite CR ’s association with better outcomes, attendance remains poor. The relationship between discharge location and CR use is poorly understood. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tyler M. Bauer, Maximilian Fliegner, Hechaun Hou, Temilolaoluwa Daramola, Jeffrey S. McCullough, Whitney Fu, Francis D. Pagani, Donald S. Likosky, Steven J. Keteyian, Michael P. Thompson Source Type: research

Gamification in Cardiothoracic Surgical Education: Time to Learn More
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arjun Puri, Stephen C. Yang, Benjamin D. Kozower Source Type: research

Commentary: A Tough Call: Does the Kidney Come with the Heart?
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Joseph C. Cleveland Source Type: research

Practical Approaches to Concomitant Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Matching the Ablation to the Patient
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patrick M. McCarthy, James L. Cox Source Type: research

Commentary: Truncal valve repair: Reduce the root, preserve the cusps
Truncus arteriosus with interrupted aortic arch is uncommon,1-3 and this combination has been historically associated with high mortality.2 Significant truncal valve regurgitation necessitating concomitant truncal valve repair in neonates with interrupted aortic arch is even rarer and poses a formidable surgical challenge.4 (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Igor E. Konstantinov, Tyson A. Fricke Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Changes in Heart Transplant Outcomes of Elderly Patients in the New Allocation Era
Studies demonstrate that heart transplantation (HT) can safely be performed in septuagenarians. We evaluate outcomes of septuagenarians undergoing HT after the US heart allocation change in 2018. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zachary W. Sollie, Jennie H. Kwon, Benjamin Usry, Khaled Shorbaji, Brett A. Welch, Zubair A. Hashmi, Lucas Witer, Nicolas Pope, Ryan J. Tedford, Arman Kilic Source Type: research

Commentary: Truncal valve repair: Reduce the root, preserve the cusps.
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Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Igor E. Konstantinov, Tyson A. Fricke Source Type: research

Ex  vivo lung perfusion in donation after circulatory death: A post hoc analysis of the Normothermic Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion as an Assessment of Extended/Marginal Donors Lungs trial
Donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors offer the ability to expand the lung donor pool and ex  vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) further contributes to this ability by allowing for additional evaluation and resuscitation of these extended criteria donors. We sought to determine the outcomes of recipients receiving organs from DCD EVLP donors in a multicenter setting. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Doug A. Gouchoe, Pablo G. Sanchez, Jonathan D ’Cunha, Christian A. Bermudez, Mani A. Daneshmand, Robert D. Davis, Matthew G. Hartwig, Thomas C. Wozniak, Zachary N. Kon, Bartley P. Griffith, William R. Lynch, Tiago N. Machuca, Michael J. Weyant, Michael Tags: Transplantation Source Type: research

103rd American Association for Thoracic Surgery Presidential Address: Dreamers and pragmatists: A story of our past, present, and future
Thank you. This is more than I can actually express. It is quite an honor and has been an absolute joy. (Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery)
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 18, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yolonda Lorig Colson Tags: Presidential Address Source Type: research