Preoperative Dye Localization for Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery: Hybrid versus Computed Tomography Room.

CONCLUSIONS: The hybrid operating room may be associated with a shorter global time and similar perioperative and postoperative outcomes compared to the CT room. Localization in the hybrid operating room seems an effective alternative method for managing small lung nodules.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 12, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chen PH, Hsu HH, Yang SM, Tsai TM, Tsou KC, Liao HC, Lin MW, Chen JS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research