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Lung Transplantation

This series on “Lung Transplantation” is edited by Antonio Alvarez, Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University Hospital Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain.

- CCTS has formed an internationalized editorial board of 130 members from 16 countries.
- It has 43 articles published in 2021 and has 11 series exploring trending topics (7 completed and 4 ongoing).
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an anomalous communication between trachea and esophagus. It can be either congenital or acquired. Although, congenital TEFs are usually associated with esophageal atresia, acquired TEFs may have wide range of causes including foreign body aspiration, malignancy and irradiation. The diagnosis of TEF is challenging and requires high index of suspicion in patients with atypical symptoms. The treatment of TEF is surgical and depends on the anatomical localization.

Highlights of the First International Symposium on Lung transplantation, Wuxi, China, 2019

The First Wuxi International Lung Transplantation Conference took place between the 1st and 2nd of November 2019 in Wuxi. This conference was initiated by Prof. Jing-Yu Chen, and jointly organized by the China Organ Transplantation Development Foundation, the Jiangsu Commission of Health, and the Wuxi People’s Hospital. Current topics in clinical lung transplantation and the state of Asian lung transplantation were the key themes of this conference. Conference speakers and participants from the USA, Italy, Japan, Korea, and China have contributed articles which appear in this Lung Transplant series.

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (CCTS) is now a member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Starting from July 2021, AME Publishing Company is formally recognized a publisher member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and over 60 AME-published journals become a member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as part of AME’s commitment to best practice in scholarly publishing. Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (CCTS) is among the list of COPE membership.

Lung Cancer Screening

This series on “Lung Cancer Screening” was edited by Dr. Sandra Starnes, MD, Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA. This series systematically covered the most significant and challenging issues regarding lung cancer screening, e.g., the risks and prediction models, technologies and strategies, methods and procedures, as well as outcomes, etc. Besides, this series included renowned experts from different medical centers in the USA.

Controversies in the Management of Stage IIIA Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

The eighth edition of the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) classification classified stage III non-small cell lung cancer in sub-stages IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC. There is no further subclassification but Stage IIIA represents already a heterogeneous group of lung cancers invading chest wall/mediastinal organs or with concomitant N2 disease. This heterogeneity poses a tremendous challenge for surgeons, oncologists, radiation-oncologist involved in the management of patients with Stage IIIA disease. This series is a comprehensive overview about management of stage IIIA lung cancer by leading experts internationally recognized.

Mechanical Extracorporeal Cardio-Respiratory Supports in General Thoracic Surgery

The application of Extra-Corporeal Life Supports (ECLS) has been increasing in the last few years. Historically, extracorporeal circulation was introduced for the management of severe intraoperative hemorrhagic complications resulting in extremely poor outcomes. However, with further application of these devices in lung transplantation, thoracic surgeons have gained more experience becoming more confidence in the management of extracorporeal circulation especially in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).

Recent Advances in Perioperative Care in Thoracic Surgery and Anesthesia (Ongoing)

This series on “Recent Advances in Perioperative Care in Thoracic Surgery and Anesthesia” is edited by Dr. Jean Bussieres, Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada and Dr. George Rakovich, University of Montreal, Montréal, Canada. This series deals with current problems in perioperative care in thoracic surgery and focuses on anesthesia and pain control issues as well as enhanced recovery pathways in the setting of minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

The Treatment of Locally Advanced Lung Cancer

The locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has always been a middle ground between surgeon and medical therapy. In the clinical practice, the approach and management of this category of patients represent the moment of greater interaction between different specialties as well an extremely stimulating pathway.

Lung Transplant: Current Status and Challenges (Ongoing)

This series on “Lung Transplant: Current Status and Challenges” is edited by Dr. George Makdisi, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA. This series will cover the most significant and challenging issues regarding lung transplant and include renowned experts from different medical centers in the US to share their knowledge and experience.

Lung Cancer Screening (Ongoing)

This series on “Lung Cancer Screening” is edited by Dr. Sandra Starnes, MD, Division of Thoracic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA. This series has systematically covered the most significant and challenging issues regarding lung cancer screening, e.g., the risks and prediction models, technologies and strategies, methods and procedures, as well as outcomes, etc. Besides, this series will include renowned experts from different medical centers in the US.

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Case Report

A rare manifestation of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome with bilateral chylothorax requiring surgical management—a case report

Nora Mayer, Periklis Perikleous, Katherine De Rome, Yu Zhi Zhang, Andrew G. Nicholson, Vladimir Anikin

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Postoperative complications and long-term outcomes of tracheoesophageal fistula repair

Anastasia Almog, Augusto Zani

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Malignant tracheoesophageal fistula: diagnosis and management

Jahnavi Kakuturu, Ankit Dhamija, Alper Toker

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Endoscopic treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula

Gursu Kiyan

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Anesthetic management of tracheo-esophageal fistula

Filiz Uzumcugil

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Tracheoesophageal fistula after esophageal atresia repair: recurrent, missed or acquired

Ozlem Boybeyi-Turer, Tutku Soyer

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Radiologic diagnosis of tracheoesophageal fistula in children

Ercan Ayaz, Mithat Haliloglu

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Endoscopic treatment of tracheoesophageal fistula: use of stents and endoclips

Thomas Ciecierega, Reem Z. Sharaiha

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Management of congenital isolated H-type tracheoesophageal fistula

Cigdem Ulukaya Durakbasa

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Review Article

Respiratory morbidity in children with tracheoesophageal fistula

Federica Porcaro, Renato Cutrera

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2022;

(25 August 2022)

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Surgical Technique

Decortication of fibrous pleural rind by uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery in patients with tuberculous empyema

Haomin Cai, Rui Mao, Guidong Yin, Yiming Zhou

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Non-small-cell lung cancer involving the pleura: a narrative review on the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway

Alessandro Gonfiotti, Lavinia Gatteschi, Alberto Salvicchi, Luca Voltolini

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Multi-modality treatment of locally advanced lung cancer: a focus on radiotherapy

Simona Castiglioni, Flora Cammarano, Cinzia Plasmati, Erika Di Betta, Paola Grosso

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Management of stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): role of the chemotherapy

Nathalie Baudoux, Alex Friedlaender, Alfredo Addeo

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Management of stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer in elderly patients: should we do differently?—a narrative review

Fabrizio Minervini, Pietro Bertoglio, Peter Kestenholz, Gregor J. Kocher, Nail Atasayar, Marco Scarci

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2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer: a contraindication for video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy?—a narrative review

Philipp Schnorr, Donatas Zalepugas, Davide Patrini, Joachim Schmidt, Benedetta Bedetti

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Narrative review of the management of stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer: does different management equal different quality of life?

Jason Trevis, Patrick Barclay, Nicholas Marshall, Cecilia Pompili

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2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Management of stage IIIA NSCLC: the role of radiotherapy—a narrative review

Thomas Iseli, Krisztian Süveg, Galina Farina Fischer, Markus Glatzer, Paul Martin Putora

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2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Heterogeneity of stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer—different tumours, different nodal status, different treatment, different prognosis: a narrative review

Dominik V. Flury, Fabrizio Minervini, Gregor J. Kocher

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2022;

(25 May 2022)

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Editorial Commentary

Risk models to predict outcomes following lung cancer surgery: where are we at?

Elena Prisciandaro, Luca Bertolaccini, Antonio Mazzella, Giulia Sedda, Lorenzo Spaggiari

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(25 May 2022)

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Review Article

Cardiopulmonary bypass and cancer dissemination and progression: myth reality, enigma, puzzle?

Li Siyuan, Danilo Tadao Wada, Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora

A narrative review of lung cancer screening in underserved populations

Omar Toubat, Elizabeth A. David

A narrative review of lung cancer screening: risks of lung cancer screening

Natthaya Triphuridet, David F. Yankelevitz, Andrea Wolf

The evidence behind lung cancer screening: a narrative review of randomized clinical trials

Vincent J. Mase Jr, Ulas Kumbasar, Frank C. Detterbeck

Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer—current practices and outcomes: a narrative review

Félix H. Savoie-White, Charles Antoine Menier, Arthur Vieira, Paula A. Ugalde

A narrative review of risk prediction models for lung cancer screening

Aaron R. Dezube, Michael T. Jaklitsch

Biomarkers in lung cancer screening: a narrative review

Hannah N. Marmor, J. Tyler Zorn, Stephen A. Deppen, Pierre P. Massion, Eric L. Grogan

Chronic and long-term complications after lung transplant: a narrative review

David Brett Erasmus, Tathagat Narula, Andras Khoor

A narrative review of the impact of donor factors and selection criteria on outcomes after lung transplantation

Matthias Peltz

Boosting lung transplantation, a narrative review of the impact of donor after cardiac death, organ care system and ex vivo lung perfusion in expanding donor pool

Mazin Al Salihi, Yusur Alsalihi, Joseph Cahill

Narrative review of radiomics for classifying pulmonary nodules and potential impact on lung cancer screening

Matthew J. Stephens

Radiographic assessment of small lung nodules: what can we do and what information does it give us?

David J. Murphy, Ritu R. Gill

Airway surgery in children under extracorporeal circulatory support

Arun Beeman, Madhavan Ramaswamy, Alex Robertson, James Ip, Nagarajan Muthialu

Perioperative pain management for thoracic surgery: a narrative review of the literature

Ariane Clairoux, Rami Issa, Marie-Ève Bélanger, Robert Urbanowicz, Philippe Richebé, Véronique Brulotte

Pulmonary hemodynamics and lung surgery: a narrative review

Etienne J. Couture, Christoph G. Nabzdyk

Non-elective thoracic surgery in patients supported by veno-venous (VV) or veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Michael Ried, Laura Sommerauer, Till Markowiak, Sigrid Wiesner, Thomas Mueller, Alois Philipp, Christoph Unterbuchner, Marcus Creutzenberg, Dirk Lunz, Hans-Stefan Hofmann

Narrative review: indeterminate pulmonary nodules

Benjamin Wadowski, Raphael Bueno

Cannulation strategies for intraoperative mechanical cardio- respiratory support in general thoracic surgery

João Santos Silva, Jorge Pinheiro Santos, Paulo Almeida Calvinho, Anne Olland, Pierre-Emmanuel Falcoz

Lung donation after circulatory death

Valeria Musso, Ilaria Righi, Francesco Damarco, Alessandra Mazzucco, Alberto Zanella, Luigi Vivona, Alessandro Palleschi

Narrative review of the evolution of lung transplant

George Makdisi, Alex R. Cedeño-Rodríguez

State of the art and operative technique for spray cryotherapy for central airway obstruction (CAO)—a narrative review

Mirza Zain Baig, Joanna F. Weber, Zaid Muslim, Al Haitham Al Shetawi, Faiz Y. Bhora

Surgical treatment of locally advanced T4 non small cell lung cancer with mechanical circulatory support

Giuseppe Mangiameli, Emanuele Voulaz, Alberto Testori, Umberto Cariboni, Marco Alloisio

Additional pulmonary resection after pneumonectomy under ECMO support: a narrative review and representative case report

Dominik V. Flury, Sarah A. Deckarm, Gregor J. Kocher, Ralph A. Schmid, Jon A. Lutz

Postoperative management and acute complications after lung transplantation

Osama Haddad, Mathew Thomas

ECMO in lung transplant: pre, intra and post-operative utilization—a narrative review

Jose P. Garcia, Cristina L. Ashworth, Chadi A. Hage

Anesthesiological management of major thoracic surgery with intraoperative ECMO support in adults

Stephan Ziegeler, Stefan Fischer

Indications, timing and coagulation management for tracheostomy during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support

Massimo Baiocchi, Maria Benedetto, Vittorio Ferrari

Narrative review—how to access nodules: role of new technology including navi- and robo-bronchoscopy

Alexander Gregor, Tsukasa Ishiwata, Terunaga Inage, Kazuhiro Yasufuku

Advances in stereotactic body radiation therapy for early stage non-small cell lung cancer

Andrea M. Brown, Raymond H. Mak, Benjamin H. Kann

Anastomotic complications after lung transplantation

Antonio Alvarez

Prehabilitation and enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery: a narrative review

Azza Al-Abri, Danielle Sophia Shafiepour

Opportunities and challenges in lung cancer screening implementation: a narrative review

Eduardo R. Nunez, Katrina A. Steiling, Virginia R. Litle

Narrative review: preoperative localization techniques for small lung nodules

Stephanie H. Chang, Travis C. Geraci, Karleigh R. Johnson, Amie J. Kent, Robert J. Cerfolio

Image-guided video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (iVATS) and the future of surgical management

Desiree A. Steimer, Abby White

Review of the future of lung cancer screening

Rowena Yip, Artit Jirapatnakul, Meng Li, David F. Yankelevitz, Claudia I. Henschke

Multiple pulmonary nodules: a management dilemma

Suha K. Kaaki, Thomas A. D’Amico

Atelectasis in one lung ventilation: the good, the bad, and the ugly: a narrative review

Jean S. Bussières, Edouard Marques

A narrative review of lung cancer screening implementation: increasing utilization of evidence-based practice

James A. Miller, Robert M. Van Haren

Indications, pre-operative evaluation, and timing for lung transplantation listing

Maher A. Baz, Maria D. Pitts, Suresh Keshavamurthy

Ethical subjects in lung transplant and current era

Tony Makdisi

The radiologist’s role in pathologic diagnosis of small lung nodules: radiographic methods of tissue acquisition

Matthew D. Cham, Claudia I. Henschke, David F. Yankelevitz

Electromagnetic navigational percutaneous transthoracic needle lung biopsy for peripheral small lung nodules not amenable to navigational bronchoscopy

Melani Lighter, Hisashi Tsukada

Case Report

Emergency surgery for a ruptured bronchial artery aneurysm: a case report

Tsutomu Koyama, Shunichiro Matsuoka, Takashi Eguchi, Sachie Koike, Testu Takeda, Kentaro Miura, Kazutoshi Hamanaka, Kimihiro Shimizu

Endotracheal repair of an iatrogenic tracheal laceration in a COVID-19 patient scheduled for surgical tracheostomy: a case report

Kenan Öztürk, Michael Westhoff, Stefan Welter

Journal highlight more

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal focused on current challenges, controversial issues and unresolved situations related to surgery for pulmonary, tracheal, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest-wall diseases. It aims to expand the boundaries and improve the quality and safety of surgery, and encourage innovations also from related specialties such as pulmonary medicine, transplantation, anesthesiology, pathology, imaging, biology, critical care medicine, and nursing.