The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2020
Efficacy of unilateral cerebral perfusion for brain protection in aortic arch surgery.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the surgical and neurological outcomes after aortic arch surgery using unilateral cerebral perfusion. ⋯ Unilateral cerebral perfusion performed in the described conditions is highly effective for cerebral protection in aortic arch surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2020
Postoperative day 1 discharge after anatomic lung resection: A Society of Thoracic Surgeons database analysis.
Although minimally invasive techniques have led to shorter hospitalizations, discharge on postoperative day 1 is still uncommon. We hypothesized that day 1 discharge could be performed safely and that there might be significant variation in day 1 discharge rates between hospitals. ⋯ Day 1 discharge after anatomic lung resection is uncommon but is becoming more common. Carefully selected patients may be discharged on day 1 without an increased risk of readmission or death.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2020
Cardiac surgery residents training in Germany-Status quo and future prospects.
Residency training for specialization in cardiac surgery in Germany recently underwent a series of changes. A new 6-year integrated curriculum has been created that is based on acquisition of specific expertise rather than a rigid time frame. ⋯ There is no recertification during the course of the physicians' professional career. The educational curricula for specialized training are issued by the National Medical Chamber in cooperation with the respective surgical societies and passed by the German Medical Assembly.