A novel technique for localizing pulmonary nodules through percutaneous catheter puncture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracoscopic sublobar resection for non-surface or non-solid nodules is sometimes challenging for localization. We have developed a novel technique for localizing pulmonary nodules through percutaneous catheter puncture to assist thoracoscopic sublobar resection. This study aimed to assess the safety, efficacy and suitability of the localization technique.

Methods

This prospective study enrolled patients who underwent wedge resection from September 2023 to July 2024. Based on the projection site of the pulmonary nodules on the chest wall in the preoperative computed tomography images, the puncture point was determined through the closest intercostal space to achieve percutaneous catheter puncture localization. The primary outcomes included safety (complication ra

SUBMITTER: Tian D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12268829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature