Single-stage Hybrid Localization: a Combination of Bronchoscopic Lung Mapping Followed by Post-mapping Computed Tomographic Reconstruction and Additional Transthoracic Needle Localization in a Cone Beam Computed Tomography Room

Overview

Journal Ann Transl Med

Publisher AME Publishing Company

Date 2019 Mar 12

PMID 30854383

Citations 1

Authors

Shun-Mao Yang

Wei-Chun Ko

Ling-Hsuan Meng

Li-Wei Chen

Kun-Hsien Lin

Yueh-Lun Liu

Shao-En Sun

Huan-Jang Ko

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Abstract

Background: Bronchoscopic lung mapping is a multispot dye-marking technique, which should be performed under real-time fluoroscopic guidance and post-mapping computed tomographic reconstruction. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of lung mapping followed by post-mapping computed tomography (CT) and additional needle localization in a cone bean CT (CBCT) room.

Methods: Between February 1, 2018 and August 31, 2018, 11 consecutive patients presenting with 14 lung lesions underwent bronchoscopic lung mapping in a CBCT room followed by thoracoscopic surgery. The efficacy and safety of the procedure were assessed through a retrospective chart review.

Results: The median size of the pulmonary lesions was 8.1 mm [interquartile range (IQR), 7.2-10.8 mm] with a median depth-to-size ratio (D-S) ratio of 2.43 (IQR, 1.56-2.79). Additional needle localizations were performed in 4 patients, of which 3 and 1 patients underwent dual localization with dye and microcoil and localization with dye only, respectively. The median total localization time was 28 min (IQR, 18-69 min), and the median radiation exposure was 345.0 mGy (IQR, 161.8-486.6 mGy). A total of 8 wedge resections, 5 segmentectomies, and 1 lobectomy were performed. The final pathological diagnoses were as follows: primary lung cancer (n=6), lung metastases (n=4), and benign lung lesions (n=4). No adverse events were observed, and the median length of postoperative stay was 4 days (IQR, 3-5 days).

Conclusions: Bronchoscopic lung mapping followed by post-mapping CT and additional needle localization can be performed together in a single examination room equipped with a C-arm CBCT, and the results of localization are contributory to the surgery.

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