@article{JTD9715,
author = {Mong-Wei Lin and Jin-Shing Chen},
title = {Image-guided techniques for localizing pulmonary nodules in thoracoscopic surgery},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {8},
number = {Suppl 9},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening has increased the detection rate for small pulmonary nodules with ground-glass opacity (GGO) in the peripheral lung parenchyma. Minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery for these lung nodules is challenging for thoracic surgeons, and image-guided preoperative localization is mandatory for their successful resection. Image-guided localization methods primarily include two imaging tools: computed tomography (CT) and bronchoscopy. These different methods may use different localized materials, including hookwires, dyes, microcoils, fiducial markers, contrast media, and radiotracers. Ultrasonography and near-infrared imaging are also used for intraoperative localization of lung lesions. In this article, we review different localization techniques and discuss their indications and limitations.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/9715}
}