Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is reported as the second leading cause of sudden cardiac death in otherwise healthy young individuals. Several surgical studies have reported a shallow operative risk, describing repair as safe and effective with short or medium-term follow-up. However, surgical repair can also be associated with a high risk of complications. Numerous repair techniques have been described in the literature, but each technique's indications and limitations are often not well-understood or understated. Since explicit technical knowledge of the most appropriate surgical technique is highly desirable, we sought to thoroughly and clearly outline the safeguards and pitfalls of the most common surgical techniques used to repair AAOCA.

GORE-TEX artificial chordae tendineae and NeoChord implants. Central MessageComplications are just part of the route to developing a new surgical technique. Exhaustive knowledge of the procedure, moreover, is required to improve its reliability.

Go back to the basics: Cardiac surgery residents at the time of COVID-19 ARTICLE Let's make the long story short: life has been completely changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the virus outbreak has mushroomed, people worldwide must accept that, so far, the only possible strategies to "flatten the curve" were lockdown and social distance. 1,2 The need to tailor our life and routine to this new and unique reality was subsequently crystal clear, especially for healthcare professionals (HCPs). At the moment, the oldest and experienced colleagues are

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