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  • Title: Computed Tomography-Guided Trans-scapular Coil Localization for Pulmonary Nodules.
    Author: Zhang JH, Zhou SQ, Xia FF, Wang T.
    Journal: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 2021 Oct; 69(7):679-682. PubMed ID: 33225439.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND:  The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of preoperative computed tomography (CT)-guided trans-scapular coil localization (TSCL) of scapula-blocked pulmonary nodules (PNs). METHODS:  Between November 2015 and May 2020, 11 patients underwent preoperative CT-guided TSCL procedures owing to PN occlusion by scapula. RESULTS:  A 100% technical success rate was achieved for CT-guided TSCL, with one coil being used for each PN. One patient (9.1%) developed pneumothorax. Successful video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)-guided wedge resection of these scapula-blocked PNs was conducted in all patients. CONCLUSION:  CT-guided TSCL can be simply and safely used to facilitate successful VATS-guided wedge resection of scapula-blocked PNs.
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