The value of thoracoscopic ultrasound for the localization of ground-glass opacities with incomplete lung collapse in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been widely used for the resection of lung lesions. However, it is difficult to palpate or see small lesions, especially ground-glass opacities (GGOs) during VATS. Thoracoscopic ultrasound has definite value in locating pulmonary parenchymal nodules. However, due to the air in the lung parenchyma, its wide application is limited. This study investigated the value of thoracoscopic ultrasound for the localization of GGOs with incomplete lung collapse in VATS.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients diagnosed with ground-glass nodules (GGNs) on computed tomography (CT) at Liaoning Province Tumor Hospital from November 2018 to August 2019, who underwent thoracoscopic ultrasound localization and VATS. S

SUBMITTER: Zhao CX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652022 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature