Preoperative Computed Tomography-Guided Localization for Pulmonary Nodules with Glue and Dye

Conclusion CT-guided medical glue and methylene blue dye localization prior to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resection was a novel, safe, and technically feasible method, with a high-technical success rate and a low-complication rate. It allowed surgeons to easily locate and detect the nodules and estimate the surgical margin. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - February 29, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Jiang, Tian Lin, Miao Zhao, Mengnan Zhan, Cheng Li, Ming Feng, Mingxiang Wang, Qun Tags: Original Thoracic Source Type: research