Lessons learned from linking two complementary databases: the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database and The Vermont Oxford Network Expanded Database.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122002360
Abstract: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Congenital Heart Surgery Database and the Vermont Oxford Network Expanded Database are both large, international, well-established quality and outcomes databases with high penetration in their respective fields of congenital heart… read more here.
Keywords: society thoracic; thoracic surgeons; database; surgery ... See more keywords
Understanding adverse events related to perioperative immunotherapy: A primer for thoracic surgeons
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DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14097
Abstract: The emergence of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in operable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has resulted in very promising early outcomes in several neoadjuvant ICI phase I/II clinical trials as well as a large, randomized… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; ici; treatment; thoracic surgeons ... See more keywords
Machine learning models for mitral valve replacement: A comparative analysis with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons risk score.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16072
Abstract: BACKGROUND Current Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk models for predicting outcomes of mitral valve surgery (MVS) assume a linear and cumulative impact of variables. We evaluated postoperative MVS outcomes and designed mortality and morbidity… read more here.
Keywords: society thoracic; machine learning; risk score; mortality ... See more keywords
Esophagectomies for malignancy among general and thoracic surgeons: A propensity score-matched NSQIP analysis stratified by surgical approach.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.3_suppl.166
Abstract: 166Background: Training of general and thoracic surgeons continues to diverge, especially with the increasing role for minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches. Previous studies of esophagectom... read more here.
Keywords: among general; general thoracic; thoracic surgeons; malignancy among ... See more keywords
Tuberculosis diagnosed by thoracic surgeons.
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DOI: 10.20452/pamw.16020
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis is frequently omitted in the diagnostic workup and may be identified accidentally following thoracic surgeries, mostly targeting lung cancer. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of patients who underwent thoracic… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; diagnosed thoracic; thoracic surgeons; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Perspective and practice patterns of mediastinal staging among thoracic surgeons
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-183
Abstract: Background Accurate mediastinal staging of lung cancer patients is critical for determining appropriate treatment. Mediastinoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration are the most commonly utilized techniques. Limited data exist on training and practice… read more here.
Keywords: practice; mediastinoscopy; thoracic surgeons; training ... See more keywords
Thoracic surgery in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-482
Abstract: The purpose of this article, part of the Thoracic Surgery Worldwide series, is to provide a descriptive review of how thoracic surgery is organized in the Netherlands. General information is provided on the Dutch healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic surgeons; surgery; thoracic surgery; thoracic ... See more keywords
Lessons learned by thoracic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-920
Abstract: Background The scale of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated healthcare systems to adapt and evolve, altering physician roles and expectations. Thoracic surgeons have seen practice changes from new COVID-19 consults to necessary… read more here.
Keywords: covid pandemic; lessons learned; care; thoracic surgeons ... See more keywords