Localization of pulmonary nodules using suture-ligated microcoils

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2001 Mar-Apr;25(2):314-8. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200103000-00029.

Abstract

Percutaneous localization of pulmonary nodules in five patients was performed utilizing suture-ligated embolization microcoils and CT guidance. Each localization was performed prior to video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection of the targeted nodules. Each suture-ligated microcoil was placed within 1.0 cm of the targeted pulmonary nodule. The attached suture served as a guide to direct accurate resection of the nodules. This technique is easily performed and provides a reliable alternative to nodule localization prior to thoracoscopic resection.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Punctures / instrumentation*
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Sutures*
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*