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- Narrative review
- Systematic review
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- Operative technique
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
MEDLINE indexed and technique-friendly, though more cardiothoracic than trauma focused.
MEDLINE + PubMed + PMCOpen accessThoracic
Journal impact factor1.6 (2025)
Reported first decision53 days
Last verifiedSeptember 11, 2026
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