The Vietnam Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (VJCTS) was established in 2012 to publish domestic and international research in the fields of Cardiovascular and Chest surgery and cardiovascular intervention. Since then, the Journal has grown both in quality and scope, and currently includes a variety of academic researches. With the rapid expansion of the field of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery. In 2021, the journal was ranked 1.0 point by the State Council for Professor Title of Vietnam in the Medicine journal category.

VJCTS launch an electronic version from 2025, indexed in GoogleScholar with DOI identifier. The journal publish quarterly in January, April, July and October. As a completely open access platform, the Journal will provide the maximum of the published articles, allowing everyone to read, research and share.

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VJCTS is an open-access journal that publishes peer-reviewed original research, communications and all aspects of Surgery and Interventions in the field of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Publishing an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential foundation in developing a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions supporting them. The articles are critically reviewed for demonstration of scientific methods. Therefore, it is important to agree on the standards of expected ethical conduct for all parties involved in publishing: authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and communities of socially owned or sponsored journals.

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Announcement No1. About The 34th Annual Meeting of the World Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (WSCTS)

22/04/2026

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are honored to invite you to attend The 34th Annual Meeting of the World Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (WSCTS) in conjunction with The 10th Scientific Conference of the Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery of Vietnam (ACTSVN), to be held from November 13 to 15, 2026 at InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 Hotel, Hanoi, Viet Nam. The conference will welcome leading experts, surgeons, and scientists from around the...

SPONSOR INVITATION

22/04/2026

We are pleased to The 34th Annual Meeting of the World Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (WSCTS) in conjunction with The 10th Scientific Conference of the Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery of Vietnam (ACTSVN), to be held from November 13–15, 2026 in Hanoi, Viet Nam.

Vol. 56

Date Published: 31/07/2026

Research Article

Epicardial Substrate Ablation for Brugada Syndrome with frequent ICD Shocks: Short and Mid-term Outcomes
Xuan Tuan Nguyen, Nhu Hung Pham, Van Hoang, Van Nam Le
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Page: 1 - 9
Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis of the Neck with Brachial Plexus Involvement: A Rare Case Report
Xuan Hiep Vu, Duy Hong Son Phung, Viet Anh Nguyen
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Page: 10 - 16
Surgical outcomes of infective abdominal aortic aneurysm with extra-anatomic bypass and in-situ reconstruction: A single-center case series
Thao Cuong Lam, Tat Bang Ho, Quoc Nguyen Chuong Ninh, Dinh Phat Nguyen, Thanh Vy Tran
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Page: 17 - 24
Feasibility and outcomes of an endovascular aortic program in a provincial hospital: a 5-year single-center experience
Tuan Anh Vo, Thoi Hai Nguyen Nguyen, Minh Son Kieu, Van Thanh Nguyen, Cong Tien Nguyen
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Page: 25 - 32
Outcomes of endovascular treatment for acute aortic syndrome at Thong Nhat Hospital
Duy Tan Nguyen, Ngoc Hanh Huynh, Thao Cuong Lam
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Page: 33 - 39
"Through-the-strut" re-entry technique: a successful endovascular salvage of iatrogenic subintimal stent deployment in the common iliac artery
Tuan Anh Vo, Cong Tien Nguyen, Thoi Hai Nguyen Nguyen
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Page: 40 - 46
Blunt chest trauma at a regional Tay Nguyen hospital: frequent pleuropulmonary injuries and the significance of follow-up after tube thoracostomy
Do Nhan Nguyen, Minh Tri Duong
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Page: 47 - 55
Endovascular drug-eluting stent placement for superficial femoral artery occlusive disease: midterm outcomes at a single centre
Phi Long Le, Minh Tan Nguyen, Thao Cuong Lam
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Page: 56 - 63
Case report: leimyosarcoma of the pulmonary valve
Hung Dung Van
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Page: 64 - 67
Clinical characteristics, prompt diagnosis, and in-hospital treatment outcomes of acute renal artery occlusion at Cardiovascular Center – E Hospital
Hai Son Dam, Thao Nguyen Phan, Cong Huu Nguyen, Duc Ngoc Ly, The Huy Nguyen, Hoang Nam Nguyen
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Page: 68 - 75
Tetralogy of Fallot Associated With a Restrictive Ventricular Septal Defect in an Infant: A Case Report
Ngoc Minh Le, Ba Phong Nguyen, Tuan Bao Luong, Anh Tien Do
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Page: 76 - 82
Evaluation of the treatment outcomes of preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy for patients with stage ii, iii esophageal cancer at 175 Military Hospital
Thi Nhu An Nguyen, Dang Huong Ngo, Minh Tuan Nguyen, Thi Hong Ho, The Quang Phung, Thanh Cong Nguyen
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Page: 83 - 93
Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Early Outcomes at Military Hospital 175
Huu Tho Nong, Hong Quang Tran, Viet Cuong Nguyen, Le Hong Ngan Dang
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Page: 94 - 101
Efficacy of adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with macroscopic residual or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer after surgery
Dang Huong Ngo, Hong Nam Vu, Thi Thu Thao Nguyen, Duc Tin Huynh, Thi Yen Oanh Le, Thi Nhu An Nguyen, Thanh Cong Nguyen
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Page: 102 - 108
Three-Dimensional Electroanatomic Mapping-Guided Complete Zero-Fluoroscopy Ablation of Premature Ventricular Complexes: Feasibility and Patient Selection Characteristics
Thi Thu Ha Nguyen, Dinh Phong Phan, Trung Kien Hoang, Duc Thinh Do, Manh Hung Nguyen, Thi Nhu Quynh Ninh, Dai Nghia Nguyen, Van Ba Vu
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Page: 109 - 118
Characteristics of chylothorax following pediatric congenital heart surgery at Cho Ray Hospital
Thanh Khanh Van Le, Tran Khanh Linh Nguyen, Van Phung Doan
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Page: 119 - 124
Patient satisfaction after sandwiched double-bar repair for pectus excavatum
Thuy Phuong Dao, Minh Bao Luan Tran, Hoai Nam Nguyen
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Page: 125 - 132
Technical Characteristics and Outcomes of Totally Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair for Isolated Posterior Leaflet Lesions: A Single-Center Study
Thanh Dat Pham, Cong Huu Nguyen, Hoang Nam Nguyen, Van Nghia Doan, Thanh Hung Bui, Thi Huong Nguyen
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Page: 133 - 143
Left ventricle reverse remodeling after barlow mitral valve repair with leaflet preservation versus leaflet resection
Cong Hieu Luong, Hoang Dinh Nguyen, Tho Tuan Anh Pham, Minh Bao Luan Tran
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Page: 144 - 150
Late Complications and Functional Outcomes After Nonoperative Management Versus Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures in Patients with Blunt Chest Trauma: A 12-Month Multicenter Study
The May Nguyen, Cong Huy Nguyen, Minh Son Le, Quoc Hoa Pham, Phi Hung Trinh, Viet Phuong Nguyen, Cong Quyet Tieu, Anh Da Nguyen, Huu Lu Pham, Quoc Hung Doan, Van Dai Nguyen
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Page: 151 - 161
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