The effectiveness of three-dimensional reconstruction in the localization of multiple nodules in lung specimens: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The detection rate of multiple pulmonary nodules in computed tomography (CT) screening has increased significantly in recent years. In cases with multiple nodules within the same lung lobe or segment, it is often difficult for thoracic surgeons and pathologists to accurately locate all lesions in the surgically resected specimens. Therefore, the objective of our study was to use three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction in conjunction with 3D printing as an auxiliary method for localizing multiple small nodules in specimens after surgery and to evaluate its effectiveness.

Methods

A single-center prospective cohort study was conducted between September 2019 and September 2020 at the National Cancer Center (Beijing, China). In total, 43 surgical candidates with multiple

SUBMITTER: Ji Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8044493 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature