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Join us at the 103th Annual Meeting of American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)

The 103th Annual Meeting of American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) is going to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA, from May 6 to 9, 2023: https://events.aats.org/am23.

This time, CCTS as well as its sister journals and books published by AME Publishing Company will be on display during this exciting academic event! We would like to seize this great opportunity to meet our authors, editorial board members and readers.

Comprehensive Lung Cancer Care: A Continuum (Ongoing)

The series on “Comprehensive Lung Cancer Care: A Continuum” is edited by Dr. Donna E. Maziak from Surgical Oncology, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Ottawa Hospital-General Division, University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON, Canada) and Dr. Patrick J. Villeneuve from Division of Thoracic Surgery, Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON, Canada).

CCTS Annual Report 2022

We are pleased to present the 2022 Annual Report of Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (CCTS). CCTS has formed an internationalized editorial board of 76 members from 13 countries, published 42 articles of authors from 11 countries. Besides, it has attracted internationally diverse readers from 165 countries/regions with stably increasing website pageviews up to 53,114 in 2022. The journal also features special series exploring trending topics, as well as the Chinese Edition that enhances the links between Chinese scientists and the international medical community. Significantly, it will transition from a quarterly publication journal to a bimonthly one starting from 2023.

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery(CCTS) will begin publishing bimonthly, starting January 2023

Since its launch in March 2019, Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (CCTS) has been published continuously in 2019 and quarterly since 2020. With the growing recognition of CCTS and our authors' continued support, CCTS’ submissions have continued to increase. As a high-quality academic exchange platform, we are committed to publishing articles quickly, allowing for impactful and potentially practice-changing articles to be available to readers as soon as possible after acceptance. Therefore, we are delighted to inform you that the CCTS will become a bimonthly publication beginning in January 2023. The regular publication months will be February, April, June, August, October, December.

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.

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.

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.

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Case Report

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

Anastomotic complications after lung transplantation

Antonio Alvarez

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

Lung donation after circulatory death

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

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

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

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

Natthaya Triphuridet, David F. Yankelevitz, Andrea Wolf

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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A narrative review of lung cancer screening in underserved populations

Omar Toubat, Elizabeth A. David

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

Biomarkers in lung cancer screening: a narrative review

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

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

Matthew J. Stephens

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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A narrative review of risk prediction models for lung cancer screening

Aaron R. Dezube, Michael T. Jaklitsch

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

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

James A. Miller, Robert M. Van Haren

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

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

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2023;

(25 February 2023)

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Review Article

Review of the future of lung cancer screening

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Review Article

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

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Review Article

Ablation for treating small pulmonary nodules: radiologic and surgical approach and perspectives

Damian E. Dupuy, Janine Zuromski, Arjun Pennathur

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Narrative review: indeterminate pulmonary nodules

Benjamin Wadowski, Raphael Bueno

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Review Article

Multiple pulmonary nodules: a management dilemma

Suha K. Kaaki, Thomas A. D’Amico

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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

Desiree A. Steimer, Abby White

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Narrative review: preoperative localization techniques for small lung nodules

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

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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

Melani Lighter, Hisashi Tsukada

Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery

2022;

(25 November 2022)

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Review Article

Immunosuppression in lung transplantation: a narrative review

Benjamin J. Atkinson, Nirmal S. Sharma

Published online: 03 January 2023

Review Article

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

Jean S. Bussières, Edouard Marques

Published online: 14 September 2022

Review Article

Prehabilitation and enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery: a narrative review

Azza Al-Abri, Danielle Sophia Shafiepour

Published online: 09 September 2022

Review Article

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

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

Published online: 03 August 2022

Review Article

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

Published online: 18 July 2022

Review Article

Pulmonary hemodynamics and lung surgery: a narrative review

Etienne J. Couture, Christoph G. Nabzdyk

Published online: 18 July 2022

Review Article

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

Published online: 07 July 2022

Review Article

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

Published online: 07 May 2022

Review Article

Narrative review of the evolution of lung transplant

George Makdisi, Alex R. Cedeño-Rodríguez

Published online: 25 November 2021

Review Article

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

Published online: 20 October 2021

Review Article

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

Matthias Peltz

Published online: 01 September 2021

Review Article

Postoperative management and acute complications after lung transplantation

Osama Haddad, Mathew Thomas

Published online: 21 May 2021

Review Article

Airway surgery in children under extracorporeal circulatory support

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

Published online: 12 May 2021

Review Article

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

David Brett Erasmus, Tathagat Narula, Andras Khoor

Published online: 08 May 2021

Review Article

Ethical subjects in lung transplant and current era

Tony Makdisi

Published online: 19 April 2021

Review Article

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

Published online: 22 March 2021

Review Article

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

Published online: 18 March 2021

Review Article

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

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

Published online: 16 February 2021

Review Article

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

Massimo Baiocchi, Maria Benedetto, Vittorio Ferrari

Published online: 08 February 2021

Review Article

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

Li Siyuan, Danilo Tadao Wada, Paulo Roberto Barbosa Evora

Published online: 20 November 2020

Review Article

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

Stephan Ziegeler, Stefan Fischer

Published online: 24 September 2020

Review Article

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

Published online: 23 September 2020

Review Article

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

Published online: 14 September 2020

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Current Challenges in Thoracic Surgery (ISSN: 2664-3278; Curr Chall Thorac Surg; CCTS) is an international peer-reviewed journal providing high-quality researches and information related to challenging issues on thoracic surgeries with an aim to improve current diagnosis and treatment of thoracic diseases. The journal focuses on current challenges, controversial issues and intractable situation of thoracic surgeries for pulmonary, tracheal, mediastinal, esophageal, and chest-wall diseases. It also dabbles in related specialties such as pulmonary medicine, transplantation, anesthesiology, pathology, imaging, biology, critical care medicine and nursing. More >>

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