Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis is a rare condition characterized by the formation of thrombotic vegetations on heart valve leaflets, leading to valvular dysfunction, heart failure and thromboembolic events. It is known to be associated with other diseases and some cases remain undiagnosed or can be diagnosed in the postmortem analysis. Surgical excision of the mass may be necessary to prevent further embolic events and other complications. In this article, we report a young patient with non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis, whose medical history was significant for primary hypoparathyroidism and a positive family history of coagulation disorders.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of radiological and clinical findings in determining lobectomy decision in undiagnosed resectable lung lesions.

This study aimed to review our institutional experience with the Fontan operation, the adverse severe events we encountered during mid-term follow-up, and the associated risk factors.

This study aimed to explore the evolution and impact of smart cannulas in enhancing outcomes and expanding the scope of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

In this meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the effect of non-pharmacological methods on pain in patients undergoing open heart surgery.

Due to the high mortality of lung cancer, the aim was to find convolutional neural network models that can distinguish benign and malignant cases with high accuracy, which can help in early diagnosis with diagnostic imaging.

The aim of this study was to compare the total fluid volume performed by noninvasive Pleth Variability Index in thoracic surgery patients in comparison to conventional fluid management.

The Cox maze procedure is the most effective treatment for atrial fibrillation with the best long-term success rate compared to any other treatment modality, particularly in persistent and long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation. Cardiac surgeons have an unparalleled opportunity to treat atrial fibrillation as a concomitant operation during the treatment of ischemic or valvular disease. In addition, there are many options for surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. In this review, we share the anatomic basis for surgical atrial fibrillation ablation, focusing on the Cox maze procedure and discuss some key technical points and common pitfalls to provide an effective ablation of atrial fibrillation. These include a discussion of avoidance of pacemaker implantation and other complications, and also how to produce the most effective lesions from a rhythm standpoint.

A 67-year-old female patient presented with a lung nodule one month ago which was detected by physical examination. She was diagnosed with tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica complicated with right lower lobe nodules by chest computed tomography, bronchoscopy, and pathological examinations of the biopsy specimens. We performed lobectomy and lymphadenectomy by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and small pulmonary lesions were diagnosed as pulmonary adenocarcinomas. At 36 months of follow-up, the patient was free from recurrence. In conclusion, tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica complicated with a pulmonary adenocarcinoma is rare, and clinicians should be aware of this possibility, particularly in patients with pulmonary malignancy and tracheal irregularities on chest imaging. Otherwise, tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica can be easily misdiagnosed as malignant invasion of the trachea.

This prospective study aimed to validate the prognostic value of Prevent III (PIII) risk score in patients undergoing aortoiliac revascularization, both in limb-related outcomes and cardiovascular risk.

This study aims to investigate the incidence, prognosis, and etiology of diaphragmatic elevation following cardiac surgery.

This study aims to classify wound complications after median sternotomy and provide an up-to-date reconstructive algorithm for multidisciplinary use.

Acute aortic root thrombosis is a potentially lethal condition due to the possibility of thrombosis into the ascending aorta branches, resulting in various clinical manifestations. A 29-year-old male patient was admitted to our center with hyperacute left main thrombosis after elective Bentall procedure. Due to massive left ventricular infarction, the patient was supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, but without success to recovery. The patient's blood analyses revealed a high level of the Factor VIII. In conclusion, Factor VIII levels in the blood are elevated by genetic abnormalities, infectious diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 infection, and vascular inflammation. This pathological condition may be a reason for hyperacute thrombosis.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of preoperative three-dimensional (3D) modeling on the performance of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic bronchial sleeve resection and early postoperative outcomes.

This study aimed to assess intraoperative cerebral hemodynamic responses and embolic events during transcarotid artery revascularization via transcranial Doppler, near-infrared spectroscopy, and bispectral index monitoring.

This study aimed to analyze our video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) experience in the surgical treatment of bronchiectasis and the reasons limiting VATS application.

This study aimed to provide nuanced insights in managing patients with a history of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Carotid body tumors are rarely encountered pathologies in the pediatric age group but still exist in the differential diagnosis of cervical painless masses. Genetic and familial background should be studied in addition to contrast imaging studies. Complete subadventitial resection, with or without prior embolization, which is still controversial, is the mainstay of therapy. Follow-up gains importance due to its nature. Herein, we report a nine-yearold girl presented with a unilateral asymptomatic mass on the neck with a diagnosis of carotid body tumor treated surgically without embolization. We emphasize the specific aspects of the pediatric age group.