The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Perioperative Outcomes and Survival after Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
This study aimed to compare the difference in perioperative outcomes and prognosis between neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy and neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. ⋯ This retrospective study showed that neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy was safe and effective for patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Further verification is needed in randomized controlled trials.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Gender Representation Trends in Cardiothoracic Surgery Journal Editorial Boards.
We aimed to characterize chronologic trends of gender composition of the editorial boards of major cardiothoracic surgery journals in the current era. ⋯ In recent years, the appointment of women to the editorial boards of high-impact cardiothoracic surgery journals and senior roles have proportionally exceeded the overall representation of women in cardiothoracic surgery. These findings indicate progress in inclusive efforts and offer insight toward reducing academic gender disparities.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Representation of Women Among Cardiothoracic Surgery Editorial Boards: Trends Over the Past Two Decades.
The objective of this study was to examine representation of women on the editorial boards of cardiothoracic surgery-focused journals over the past 2 decades to identify changes over time compared with women cardiothoracic surgeon and trainee representation, and to highlight additional opportunities for improvement. ⋯ Representation of women on the editorial boards of cardiothoracic surgery-focused journals has increased commensurate with the increasing proportion of practicing women cardiothoracic surgeons, although remains at 16%. Work remains to continue the recruitment of women to cardiothoracic surgery as well as to identify the key elements that can support them in positions of leadership.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Genetic variations in PTPN11 lead to a recurrent Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction phenotype in childhood hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Left ventricular septal myotomy provides a favorable prognosis for children with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). However, some children still suffer from recurrent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) after surgery. Poor prognosis exists for HOCM caused by PTPN11 mutation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the clinical features of recurrent obstruction in children with HOCM caused by pathogenic mutations in the PTPN11 gene. ⋯ Children with PTPN11 mutation-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have a greater risk of recurrent LVOTO.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Influence of Air Quality on Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. The percentage of people who have never smoked with lung cancer has risen recently, but alternative risk factors require further study. Our goal was to determine the influence of air quality on incidence of lung cancer in people who have smoked or never smoked. ⋯ Newly diagnosed lung cancer appears to be more related to poor air quality among people who have never smoked than people who have smoked. Future studies are needed to examine the associations of specific pollutants with lung cancer incidence.