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The Man Behind the Clagett Procedure: Dr Oscar Theron "Jim" Clagett
Pouya Hemmati1, Arman Arghami2, Joseph A Dearani2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Abstract:
Dr O.T. "Jim" Clagett was a pioneer in surgery of the great vessels and thorax. The procedure that bears his name for treatment of postpneumonectomy empyema was only one of his many innovations in aortic, lung, and esophageal surgery. He performed over 35,000 operations and trained over 115 residents during his tenure at Mayo Clinic. His distinguished career highlights include: helping develop the field of cardiothoracic surgery during its infancy, starting the Thoracic Surgery Residency Program at Mayo Clinic, serving in numerous institutional and national leadership roles, and countless awards.