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Vein Graft Preservation after Harvest for CABG: A National Scope of Practice Review

During and after harvesting for use as a conduit for CABG, the saphenous vein is submerged in a preservation fluid of the surgeon’s choice. There is no consensus on which fluid is best and so a broad spectrum of variation exists between... Read more

19 Aug 2022

Joseph Zacharias Surgeon of the Month

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19 Aug 2022

Latest update on BioIntegral Surgical and ongoing availability of their devices in the UK

On the 14th July 2022, BioIntegral Surgical issued a follow-up Field Safety Notice (FSN), advising customers that no microbial growth had occurred in any devices sampled for laboratory testing, with dozens subject to culture testing out to 14 weeks... Read more

16 Aug 2022

SCTS Medical Student Mentorship Programme

The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) is proud to announce the launch of its Medical Student Mentorship Programme, with the aim to inspire and support medical students interested in a career in cardiothoracic surgery. The programme is... Read more

11 Aug 2022

VACANCIES FOR SURGICAL SPECIALTY BOARDS IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY AT RCSED

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present several exciting opportunities for suitable individuals to join some of its Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs). Click below for vacancy information.  VACANCIES FOR... Read more

11 Aug 2022