Clinical Prediction Models for Valvular Heart Disease by Benjamin S. Wessler, Christine M. Lundquist, Benjamin Koethe, Jinny G. Park, Kristen Brown, Tatum Williamson, Muhammad Ajlan, Zuhair Natto, Jennifer S. Lutz, Jessica K. Paulus, David M. Kent

“…Discriminatory performance of EuroSCORE II and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2009) models (accounting for 73% of external validations) varied widely: EuroSCORE II validation c‐statistic range 0.50 to 0.95; Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2009) Models validation c‐statistic range 0.50 to 0.86. …”
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Interhospital variability in failure to rescue rates following aortic valve surgeryCentral MessagePerspective by Tyler M. Bauer, MD, Michael Pienta, MD, MS, Xiaoting Wu, PhD, Eric J. Lehr, MD, PhD, Glenn J.R. Whitman, MD, Robert S. Kramer, MD, James Brevig, MD, Francis D. Pagani, MD, PhD, Donald S. Likosky, PhD

“…Results: Median Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database predicted mortality risk was similar across hospital O:E mortality terciles (P = .10). …”
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Novel intraoperative near-infrared imaging strategy to identify abnormalities in the anterior mediastinum by Sonia Singhal, Feredun Azari, Gabriel C. Caponetti, Gregory T. Kennedy

“…Abstract Thoracic surgeons are frequently asked to biopsy suspicious tissues in the anterior mediastinum to discriminate between a reactive versus malignant pathology such as lymph nodes. …”
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Case report of awake nonintubated anterior mediastinal mass excision in a new tertiary care institute by Ajay Kumar, Anshuman Darbari, Vikas Yadav, Rahul Sharma

“…Perioperative management of anterior mediastinal mass may be difficult to manage for anesthesiologists as well as thoracic surgeons. General anesthesia is preferred approach for such surgeries, but there is the risk of compression of the trachea after induction. …”
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Modified uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery in children by Israel Fernandez-Pineda, Aaron D Seims

“…Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has been traditionally performed by a multi-port approach, but uniportal VATS is gaining popularity among thoracic surgeons. The use of only one intercostal space may result in less pain, but competition among camera and operating instruments may be a disadvantage. …”
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Giant Coronary Aneurysm with Coronary-Pulmonary Artery Fistula in a Jehovah's Witness by Aina Hirofuji, Azusa Furugen, Takeshi Kamada, Kenji Yamazaki, Hiroyuki Kamiya, Hirosato Doi

“…Due to rarity of these conditions, many thoracic surgeons lack direct experience in its surgical procedures. …”
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Global Surgeon Opinion on the Impact of Surgical Access When Using Endocutters Across Specialties by Marina Gutierrez, Nadine Jamous, William Petraiuolo, Sanjoy Roy

“…**Objectives:** This study aimed to develop consensus statements outlining the clinical value of precise articulation and greater anatomical access in minimally invasive surgery performed by bariatric, colorectal, and thoracic surgeons. **Methods:** Colorectal, bariatric, and thoracic surgeons from Japan, the United States, United Kingdom, and France participated in a 2-round modified Delphi panel. …”
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Estimation of blood supply of the sternum after operations on the chest wall by S. E. Mamchur, V. I. Chernov, A. T. Teplyakov, Yu. Yu. Vechersky, N. G. Krivonogov

“…The recommendations are designed for radiologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons.…”
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State of the Art in Lung Nodule Localization by Evan T. Alicuben, Renee L. Levesque, Syed F. Ashraf, Neil A. Christie, Omar Awais, Inderpal S. Sarkaria, Rajeev Dhupar

“…Lung nodule and ground-glass opacity localization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is often a challenge for thoracic surgeons. While there are several adjuncts and techniques in the surgeon’s armamentarium that can be helpful, accurate localization persists as a problem without a perfect solution. …”
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GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THORACIC SPINE. A CLINICAL CASE OF EFFICIENT RADICAL SPONDYLECTOMY OF THREE VERTEBRAL BODIES by I. V. Basankin, V. A. Porhanov, K. K. Takhmazyan, V. B. Kononenko, V. V. Shtraub, S. D. Sitnik, E. I. Zyablova, I. A. Pashkova, A. N. Fedorchenko, A. Y. Bukhtoyarov

“…We applied complex multidisciplinary approach when a team of thoracic surgeons, vertebrologists and X-ray experts was involved. …”
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GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THORACIC SPINE. A CLINICAL CASE OF EFFICIENT RADICAL SPONDYLECTOMY OF THREE VERTEBRAL BODIES by I. V. Basankin, V. A. Porhanov, K. K. Takhmazyan, V. B. Kononenko, V. V. Shtraub, S. D. Sitnik, E. I. Zyablova, I. A. Pashkova, A. N. Fedorchenko, A. Y. Bukhtoyarov

“…We applied complex multidisciplinary approach when a team of thoracic surgeons, vertebrologists and X-ray experts was involved. …”
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Canadian Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Operable Stage II/III Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Results of a Modified Delphi Process by James Tankel, Jonathan Spicer, Quincy Chu, Pierre Olivier Fiset, Biniam Kidane, Natasha B. Leighl, Philippe Joubert, Donna Maziak, David Palma, Anna McGuire, Barbara Melosky, Stephanie Snow, Houda Bahig, Normand Blais

“…Participants included medical and radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons and pathologists from across Quebec. …”
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Advanced artificial intelligence–guided hemodynamic management within cardiac enhanced recovery after surgery pathways: A multi-institution reviewCentral MessagePerspective by V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC, David M. Stout, MD, Robert Fletcher, MS, Andrew Barksdale, MD, FACS, Manesh Parikshak, MD, FACS, Chanice Johns, RN, BSN, CCRN, Marc Gerdisch, MD, FACS, FACC, FHRS

“…Two primary outcome variables were length of stay in the intensive care unit (using Society of Thoracic Surgeons definitions) and acute kidney injury (using modified Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes criteria). …”
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See Lung Cancer with an AI by Joanna Bidzińska, Edyta Szurowska

“…Here we discuss whether and how to use AI for patients, radiologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and all hospital staff supporting screening process benefits.…”
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State of the art in tracheal surgery: a brief literature review by Alessandra Siciliani, Erino Angelo Rendina, Mohsen Ibrahim

“…Abstract Background Tracheal surgery requires a highly specialized team of anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, and operative support staff. It remain a formidable challenge for surgeons due to the criticality connected to anatomical considerations, intraoperative airway management, technical complexity of reconstruction, and the potential postoperative morbidity and mortality. …”
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Adoption of Robotic Core Technology in Minimally Invasive Lung Segmentectomy: Review by Takashi Eguchi, Kentaro Miura, Kazutoshi Hamanaka, Kimihiro Shimizu

“…Hence, there is a pressing need for thoracic surgeons to gain familiarity with lung segmentectomy. …”
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Effect of Operator Experience on Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Outcomes by Justin P Sheehy, Adnan K Chhatriwalla

“…MitraClip results and the efficiency and safety of the procedure all improved with increasing experience at both the institutional and operator level in two large studies from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Therapy Registry. …”
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Rare clinical observation of primary tracheal cancer by N. A. Chertova, Yu. V. Ulianova, M. A. Engibaryan, V. L. Volkova, I. V. Aedinova

“…We showed the possibility of radical treatment of patients with tracheal cancer in large medical centers with such specialists as head and neck cancer surgeons, thoracic surgeons, endoscopists, anesthesiologists and resuscitators, therapists, radiologists, and chemotherapists.…”
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Risk-Predictive Models for Adverse Events in Cardiac Surgery: A Review by Huan Luo

“…Currently, the most widely used and mature models are the new version of the European Cardiac Surgery Evaluation System (EuroSCORE II), the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons Cardiac Surgery Risk Model (STS score), and the Chinese Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Risk Evaluation System (SinoSCORE). …”
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Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation Surgery in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report by Gholamali Godazandeh, Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Ghaffari Hamedani, Alireza Sanei Motlagh, Mahtab Bonyadi, Amin Barati

“…In dealing with these situations, immediate counseling and collaboration of gynecologists with thoracic surgeons can save the lives of mother and her fetus.…”
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