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    Only fifty-one cases of isolated anomalous systemic arterial supply to normal lung (ISSNL) have been reported in English literature (1). The anomalous systemic artery usually arises from the descending thoracic aorta, but rarely from the abdominal aorta. In this article and accompanying video, a rare case of an anomalous artery occurring from the right inferior phrenic artery is reported. The…

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    • “Multidisciplinary Approach to An Aneurysmal Anomalous Systemic Artery to Normal Lung: A Case Report” | This CTSNet #ResidentVideoCompetition submission demonstrates a multimodal approach to correction of a rare case of ISSNL. https://t.co/ALVQ1s2u2l https://t.co/2YVtlBzhrA

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    Each year, CTSNet’s Resident Video Competition showcases the talent, creativity, and ingenuity of residents from across the world in their respective cardiothoracic surgical specialties. All qualifying entries will be published on CTSNet.org and given the chance to compete for the winning spot—all in pursuit of learning and best practice patient care. The 8th annual competition is now…

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    • Happy New Year, and happy two weeks until #ResidentVideoCompetition submissions are due! Get your videos in by January 16 for a chance to have your video featured along with an interview with the judges. 🔗 https://t.co/gxRiDvWm9h https://t.co/bKu6vQb5Qq

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    Spontaneous lobar or whole-lung torsion is a rare clinical phenomenon with only a handful of case reports published in the literature (1–5). Most instances are associated with a postoperative or post-trauma setting or in the setting of other pathology such as cancer or pleural effusion. Previous reports have described detorsion and/or surgical resection because of the concern for post-torsion…

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    • “Lung Detorsion” | In this #ResidentVideoCompetition submission, @maddiebargo demonstrates how spontaneous #lungtorsion can be resolved using #videoassistedthoracoscopy for successful detorsion without need for pulmonary resection. https://t.co/bTac6YwjY8 https://t.co/HnE8jccZip

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    November’s top content includes a definitive roundup of step-by-step cardiac procedures, a featured profile packed with valuable insights, a sneak peek at a few Resident Video Competition submissions (deadline for entries in this year’s competition is December 30, 2022), and more.1. 5 Step-by-Step Cardiac Procedures to Strengthen Your SkillsBy Cameron LindThe most popular article this month pulls…

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    • “CTSNet’s 10 Most Popular Articles of November 2022” | November’s top content includes a roundup of step-by-step cardiac procedures, a featured profile packed with valuable insights, a peek at a few #ResidentVideoCompetition entries (due Dec 30), and more. https://t.co/YWSL2gJFjH https://t.co/1wuUxEsqOD

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    Complications of acute ischemic heart disease include ventricular septal rupture resulting in a defect and sudden left to right shunt. This results in pulmonary overcirculation and heart failure. The incidence has declined significantly in the era of rapid percutaneous intervention—from 1 to 3 percent of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions down to 0.17 to 0.31 percent (1,2). Presentation…

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    • “Anterior Ischemic VSD Repair After Failed Percutaneous Device Closure” | This #ResidentVideoCompetition submission demonstrates repair of a ventricular septal rupture using an anterior approach and a single patch technique. https://t.co/psTtnnepLZ #congenitalheartdisease https://t.co/XFE6chcsVL

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    This video shows a case in which a colonic interposition is performed to restore enteric continuity after a failed Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy in a sixty-one-year-old male. This initial surgery was performed to treat distal esophageal cancer. Because of a leak after the index esophagectomy, the patient required a cervical diverting esophagostomy. The video authors demonstrate the reconstruction…

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    • “Colonic Interposition for Salvage Esophagectomy with Supercharging” | In this #ResidentVideoCompetition submission, @MMubashirMD et al. demonstrate a technique for colonic interposition after a failed #esophagectomy. https://t.co/eqcK3ikYjR https://t.co/j7moz8IbaS

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    Each year, CTSNet’s Resident Video Competition showcases the talent, creativity, and ingenuity of residents from across the world in their respective cardiothoracic surgical specialties. All qualifying entries will be published on CTSNet.org and given the chance to compete for the winning spot—all in pursuit of learning and best practice patient care. The 8th annual competition is now…

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    • CTSNet’s 8th Annual #ResidentVideoCompetition is going strong! Keep submitting your work—residents and trainees have until December 30, 2022 to submit their cardiothoracic videos for a chance to win. All CT specialties accepted! https://t.co/NWIGCNoGq8 #cardiothoracicresidents https://t.co/Txwlk9O2OU

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    A seventy-five-year-old man, also a heavy smoker, was admitted with an incidental finding of a lesion in the right upper lobe (RUL) near the right main bronchus. A PET scan revealed a slight hypermetabolic lesion (SUV max of 5) close to the origin of the right upper bronchus. No previous medical history was referred; physical examination, pulmonary function, and laboratory data were normal. A…

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    • “Robotic Sleeve Lobectomy” | Learn from surgeons as they perform a right upper lobectomy on a patient with non-small cell lung cancer using #robotic technology for maximum visualization and an advantage over classical VATS. #residentvideocompetition https://t.co/jKvit9RAuB https://t.co/OhRAu07mol