Lung nodules: Improved wire for CT-guided localization

Authors
Mullan, BF Stanford, W Barnhart, W Galvin, JR
Citation
Bf. Mullan et al., Lung nodules: Improved wire for CT-guided localization, RADIOLOGY, 211(2), 1999, pp. 561-565
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00338419 → ACNP
Volume
211
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
561 - 565
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8419(199905)211:2<561:LNIWFC>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The authors designed three localization wires that increase the utility of percutaneous localization of lung nodules performed in conjunction with vid eo-assisted thorascopic resection. In 17 patients, the custom-made wires di slodged less frequently than did commercially available wires (two of 11 vs three of six, respectively) while allowing the surgeon to apply gentle ret raction pressure, which aided the resection.