Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy Localization Versus Percutaneous CT-Guided Localization for Lung Resection via Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Study
Journal
Journal of clinical medicine
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
3
Date Issued
2019-03-18
Author(s)
Abstract
An ideal preoperative localization method is essential for the resection of small and deep-seated pulmonary nodules by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the era of low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening. This study describes a new localization method using electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) and compares it against conventional percutaneous CT-guided methods.
Subjects
CT-guided localization; dye marking; electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy; pulmonary nodules; video-associated thoracic surgery
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Publisher
MDPI
Type
journal article