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The impact of bleeding on outcomes following lung transplantation: a retrospective analysis using the universal definition of perioperative bleeding

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Lung transplantation (LT) represents a high-risk procedure for end-stage lung diseases. This study describes the outcomes of patients undergoing LT that require massive transfusions as defined by the universal.

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Determinants of survival following heart transplantation in adults with congenital heart disease

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur. Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing.

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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

Folesani to learn novel techniques, adapt innovative technology, and receive training from expert mentors who are dedicated to the highest standards of cardiothoracic surgery. Professor Large and his team are at the forefront of innovation with respect to nonthermic regional perfusion heart transplantation,” said Dr. Fiedler.

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Annals Short Reports

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Engaging editorials, focused mini-reviews, educational and impactful case reports, “how to do it” technique papers, and images in cardiothoracic surgery are featured. Submit a Manuscript Technical Support If you have trouble logging into The Annals online, please contact our publisher, Elsevier.

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ECMO May Offer Sickest COVID Patients Chance for ‘Exceptional Survival’

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Critical Care

months since the patients were treated with VV-ECMO, survival was 86.7%, including one patient who underwent lung transplantation. One-Year Outcomes with Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Severe COVID-19. KEY POINTS ECMO support can result in good outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19. 2022.01.003.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Program Designations Access and Publications (A&P) 1 Participant User File (PUF) 2 Task Force on Funded Research (TFR) 3 Special Projects 4 Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date William Keeling 2 National Trends in Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery October 2023 Jake (..)

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)