The role of endoscopy in the management of peripheral pulmonary nodules, part 2: Treatment

Rev Mal Respir. 2024 Apr 4:S0761-8425(24)00172-4. doi: 10.1016/j.rmr.2024.03.006. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe management of peripheral lung nodules is challenging, requiring specialized skills and sophisticated technologies. The diagnosis now appears accessible to advanced endoscopy (see Part 1), which can also guide treatment of these nodules; this second part provides an overview of endoscopy techniques that can enhance surgical treatment through preoperative marking, and stereotactic radiotherapy treatment through fiduciary marker placement. Finally, we will discuss how, in the near future, these advanced endoscopic techniques will help to implement ablation strategy.PMID:38580585 | DOI:10.1016/j.rmr.2024.03.006
Source: Revue des Maladies Respiratoires - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research