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CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy: Comparison of conventional CT fluoroscopy to CT fluoroscopy with electromagnetic navigation system in 60 consecutive patients

Abstract Purpose To determine if use of an electromagnetic navigation system (EMN) decreases radiation dose and procedure time of CT fluoroscopy guided lung biopsy in lesions smaller than 2.5 cm. Materials/methods 86 consecutive patients with small lung masses (

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Published in:European journal of radiology 2011-08, Vol.79 (2), p.e133-e136
Main Authors: Grand, David Justin, Atalay, Michael A, Cronan, John J, Mayo-Smith, William W, Dupuy, Damian E
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Purpose To determine if use of an electromagnetic navigation system (EMN) decreases radiation dose and procedure time of CT fluoroscopy guided lung biopsy in lesions smaller than 2.5 cm. Materials/methods 86 consecutive patients with small lung masses (
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.05.030