A better option for localization of multiple pulmonary nodules in the ipsilateral lung: electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy-guided preoperative localization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary nodules are the most common manifestation of lung cancer. The detection rate of multiple nodules has been increasing and it is essential to figure out a precise way for localization of the nodules. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, accuracy and safety of electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB)-guided dye marking for localizing multiple ipsilateral nodules compared with computed tomography (CT)-guided lung puncture.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients with multiple nodules in the ipsilateral lung who received preoperative localization [including ENB-guided dye marking (ENBDM) or CT-guided lung puncture] and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery between September 2018 and April 2023. Data were statistical

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12000950 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature