Preoperative CT versus intraoperative hybrid DynaCT imaging for localization of small pulmonary nodules: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Localization of small and/or deep pulmonary nodules before thoracoscopic exploration is paramount to minimize the likelihood of unplanned conversion to thoracotomy. As far as the percutaneous approach is concerned, the most common workflow consists of preoperative computed tomogr...

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Main Authors: Yin-Kai Chao, Kuang-Tse Pan, Chih-Tsung Wen, Hsin-Yueh Fang, Ming-Ju Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3532-z