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Intraoperative photograph demonstrating the extent of dissection outlining the first rib

Robotic Thoracoscopic First Rib Resection for Paget Schroetter Disease

A robotic technique is described for first rib resection for Paget Schroetter Disease or "effort thrombosis" of the subclavian vein that allows for en bloc resection of the offending portion of the first rib while minimizing the risk of neurovascular injury.
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A New Concept For Extensive Use of Neochordae: "The Folding Leaflet"

A technique for the treatment of a complex aortic disease is demonstrated in this video.  The aortic arch was replaced followed by deployment of a thoracic stent-graft through the branch of a Dacron graft.

Thoracic Literature Watch - Fourth Quarter 2011

The 2011 Fourth Quarter Literature Watch is now available. It contains a collection of articles on thoracic topics collected by Dr. Ferguson, editor of the Cardiac Portal.
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