Localization of pulmonary nodules using suture-ligated microcoils.
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.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA 98431, USA.
J P
JP
Reinschmidt
S P
SP
Murray
L M
LM
Casha
R A
RA
Gagliano
D A
DA
Tracy
G J
GJ
Collins
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013537:Sutures; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed