A Simple Method to Improve Intraoperative Localization of Fiducial Markers during Lung Resections

Abstract Background  Lung cancer screening programs have increased the detection of early-stage lung cancer. High-resolution computed tomography can detect small, low-density pulmonary nodules, or ground-glass opacities. Obtaining a tissue diagnosis can be challenging, often necessitating surgical d...

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Published in:The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon reports 2022-01, Vol.11 (1), p.e58-e60
Main Authors: He, Shengliang, Beamer, Staci, Jaroszewski, Dawn, D'Cunha, Jonathan, Ravanbakhsh, Samine
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report: Thoracic
diagnosis
lung cancer
lung cancer treatment
surgery/incisions
thoracoscopy/vats
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Summary:Abstract Background  Lung cancer screening programs have increased the detection of early-stage lung cancer. High-resolution computed tomography can detect small, low-density pulmonary nodules, or ground-glass opacities. Obtaining a tissue diagnosis can be challenging, often necessitating surgical diagnosis. Preoperative localization and intraoperative fluoroscopy are valuable tools to guide resections for small pulmonary nodules. Case Description  We present three cases using intraoperative fluoroscopy and Faxitron Bioptics that enhanced our certainty of resection of nonpalpable nodules. Conclusion  We support the use of intraoperative fluoroscopy with the unique addition of Faxitron BioVision as safe and reliable methods to enhance the certainty of resection.
ISSN:2194-7635
2194-7643
DOI:10.1055/s-0042-1756299