The use of electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy-guided microwave ablation in patients with multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules: a retrospective study of 26 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To treat multiple bilateral ground-glass opacities (GGOs), surgical treatments and electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB)-guided ablation therapy are recommended therapeutic measures. However, the differences between bilateral and unilateral ablation, with or without surgery, remain unknown. This study aims to evaluate the differences in efficacy among various strategies.

Methods

This retrospective study reports a single-center experience with ENB-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for patients with multiple bilateral GGOs. A total of 26 cases from December 2020 to February 2023 were reviewed. The primary end points were technical safety and efficiency.

Results

This study compared three therapeutic strategies for patients with multiple bilateral GGOs ba

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565348 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature