Abstract
Background: The management of a solitary pulmonary nodule is the subject of debate and minimally invasive diagnostic approaches have low sensitivity for small peripheral nodules. We discuss the role of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the management of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) ≤1 cm performed with a preoperatory computed tomography-guided wire localization. Methods: Thirty-five selected patients underwent VATS resection for SPN, with localization by guide wire before surgery. Results: Seven patients, after VATS exploration, underwent thoracotomy because of pleuropulmonary adhesions, depth or dimensions. Histological diagnosis was obtained in all procedures; there was no postoperative morbility or morbidity. Conclusion: Preoperative computed tomography hookwire localization is a suitable strategy for peripheral nodules ≤1 cm in diameter.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 509-511 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
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Keywords
- Computed tomography
- Hook-wire technique
- Preoperative localization
- Pulmonary nodule
- Videothoracoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Preoperative localization of indeterminate pulmonary nodules before videothoracoscopic resection. / Paci, M.; Annessi, V.; Giovanardi, F.; Ferrari, G.; De Franco, S.; Casali, C.; Sgarbi, G.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Preoperative localization of indeterminate pulmonary nodules before videothoracoscopic resection
AU - Paci, M.
AU - Annessi, V.
AU - Giovanardi, F.
AU - Ferrari, G.
AU - De Franco, S.
AU - Casali, C.
AU - Sgarbi, G.
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Background: The management of a solitary pulmonary nodule is the subject of debate and minimally invasive diagnostic approaches have low sensitivity for small peripheral nodules. We discuss the role of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the management of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) ≤1 cm performed with a preoperatory computed tomography-guided wire localization. Methods: Thirty-five selected patients underwent VATS resection for SPN, with localization by guide wire before surgery. Results: Seven patients, after VATS exploration, underwent thoracotomy because of pleuropulmonary adhesions, depth or dimensions. Histological diagnosis was obtained in all procedures; there was no postoperative morbility or morbidity. Conclusion: Preoperative computed tomography hookwire localization is a suitable strategy for peripheral nodules ≤1 cm in diameter.
AB - Background: The management of a solitary pulmonary nodule is the subject of debate and minimally invasive diagnostic approaches have low sensitivity for small peripheral nodules. We discuss the role of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the management of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) ≤1 cm performed with a preoperatory computed tomography-guided wire localization. Methods: Thirty-five selected patients underwent VATS resection for SPN, with localization by guide wire before surgery. Results: Seven patients, after VATS exploration, underwent thoracotomy because of pleuropulmonary adhesions, depth or dimensions. Histological diagnosis was obtained in all procedures; there was no postoperative morbility or morbidity. Conclusion: Preoperative computed tomography hookwire localization is a suitable strategy for peripheral nodules ≤1 cm in diameter.
KW - Computed tomography
KW - Hook-wire technique
KW - Preoperative localization
KW - Pulmonary nodule
KW - Videothoracoscopy
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VL - 16
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JO - Surgical Endoscopy
JF - Surgical Endoscopy
SN - 0930-2794
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