[Localization of lung nodules with CT-guided hookwire before videothoracoscopic surgery].
OBJECTIVE
To localize peripheral lung nodules under CT guidance using hookwires, prior to video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).


METHODS
Twenty-two pulmonary nodules were localized with a hookwire under CT guidance. The visceral pleura was stained with methylene blue. VATS was performed thereafter.


RESULTS
All nodules were successfully localized and resected without significant complications.


CONCLUSIONS
In select cases, localization of pulmonary nodules with hook wire and methylene blue allows the thoracoscopic resection of unaccessible lesions.
Fernández
M T
MT
Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid.
Bustos
A
A
Ferreirós
J
J
Gómez
A
A
Hernando
F
F
Torres
A
A
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008751:Methylene Blue; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D008751:Methylene Blue