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60 and Counting: the history of "the thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon"

Markus K Heinemann1, Marian Tolksdorf1

  • 1Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Mainz, Mainz, Germany.

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|September 4, 2014
PubMed

Insights

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon journal, established in 1953, chronicles 60 years of thoracic and cardiac surgery advancements. Its evolution reflects changes in surgical fields and scientific publishing practices.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Scientific Publishing

Background:

  • Founded in 1953 as Thoraxchirurgie, initially in German.
  • Initially focused on thoracic surgery, with early inclusion of cardiac surgery.
  • Became the official journal of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in 1973.

Observation:

  • Journal title evolved to Thoraxchirurgie, Vaskuläre Chirurgie in 1963.
  • Publication language transitioned to English in 1979.
  • Cardiac surgery submissions eventually became predominant.

Findings:

  • The journal's 60-year history showcases significant developments in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
  • The publication's trajectory mirrors the evolution of these surgical specialties.
  • The journal's history serves as a case study in the transformation of scientific publishing.

Implications:

  • Provides historical context for the progression of thoracic and cardiovascular surgical techniques.
  • Offers insights into the changing landscape of academic medical journal publishing.
  • Highlights the interconnectedness of specialty development and scientific communication.

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