Preoperative CT versus intraoperative hybrid DynaCT imaging for localization of small pulmonary nodules: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Localization of small and/or deep pulmonary nodules before thoracoscopic exploration is paramount to minimize the likelihood of unplanned conversion to thoracotomy. As far as the percutaneous approach is concerned, the most common workflow consists of preoperative computed tomography (POCT) imaging-guided tumor marking (performed in an interventional CT suite) followed by their removal in an operating room (OR). However, the advent of hybrid ORs has allowed intraoperative computed tomography (IOCT)-guided lesion localization. This single center, open-label, randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of IOCT versus POCT.

Methods/design

The study sample will consist of patients presenting with small and/or deep pulmonary nodules wh

SUBMITTER: Chao YK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6610996 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature