Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (KJTCVS)

Advancing Cardiothoracic Medical Knowledge

The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (KJTCVS) is a prominent peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the field of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. As an open-access platform, it provides a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide.

KJTCVS features a diverse range of articles, including case reports, clinical studies, and surgical techniques, all contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care. The journal's commitment to excellence is evident in its rigorous peer-review process and adherence to ethical publishing standards.

By offering insights into complex surgical procedures and emerging medical trends, KJTCVS plays a crucial role in enhancing the skills and expertise of professionals in the cardiothoracic field. Its open-access model ensures that valuable information is accessible to a global audience, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.

For those interested in the latest developments in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, KJTCVS serves as an indispensable resource, promoting the dissemination of knowledge and the improvement of surgical practices worldwide.

  • Case Report  05 February

    A Life-Threatening Bronchogenic Cyst

    A bronchogenic cyst causing cardiac tamponade is a rare condition. We report an unusual case of a bronchogenic cyst that caused cardiac tamponade. A 49-year-old female patient presented at our emergency room with complaints of palpitations and shortness of breath that had lasted for 5 days preceding the visit. Echocardiography revealed a very large cystic mass compressing the left a trium posteriorly, and a large amount of pericardial effusion caused the diastolic collapse of the ventricles. ...

  • Bronchogenic cyst compressing heart

    Case Report  05 February

    Extracardiac Conduit Fontan Operation with Reduction Aortoplasty for Left Pulmonary Artery Compression after a Norwood Procedure in a Patient with Double-Inlet Left Ventricle

    Patients with double-inlet left ventricle usually have a small ascending aorta. In the Norwood procedure, which involves a staged operation, a neoaorta is constructed with a homograft, and the pulmonary artery plays a role in the systemic circulation. Dilatation or aneurysmal changes can occur over time due to the exposure of the neoaorta to systemic pressure, which may induce adverse effects on adjacent structures. We report a rare case of surgical repair for neoaortic root dilataiton with a ...


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A Life-Threatening Bronchogenic Cyst
Sung Joon Han, Hyun Jin Cho, Min-Woong Kang, Jae Hyeon Yu, Myung Hoon Na, and Shin Kwang Kang
Received: May 8; Revised: June 13; Accepted: June 13
Extracardiac Conduit Fontan Operation with Reduction Aortoplasty for Left Pulmonary Artery Compression after a Norwood Procedure in a Patient with Double-Inlet Left Ventricle
Jae Won Song, Woong Han Kim, Jae Gun Kwak, and Ji Young Park
Received: July 18; Revised: October 9; Accepted: October 10

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