Introduction Print Section Listen The thoracic surgery patient population can present significant challenges to clinical care. Patients often are older, current, or former smokers, and sicker than other surgical populations….
Introduction Print Section Listen The decision to proceed with any surgical procedure involves a careful consideration of the anticipated benefits of surgery and an assessment of the risks associated with…
Introduction Print Section Listen The emergence of general thoracic surgery in North America as a surgical subspecialty distinct from general surgery, congenital heart surgery, and adult cardiac surgery occurred through…
