Methylene blue guidance for simplified resection of a lung lesion

Kerrigan, David C.; Spence, Paul A.; Crittenden, Michael D.; Tripp, Michael D.

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(92)90783-z

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“…There have been several techniques used in locating the lung nodules during the VATS resection already. Methylene blue injection carries the risk of spreading the colorant on the pleural surface and the chest cavity during application, which renders subsequent operation difficult, especially in patients with extensive anthracotic swine mentation (7,19). Finger palpation for millimeter nodules is also difficult depending on the composition of the lesion and the distance from the pleura (7).…”

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Semi-rigid single hook localization the best method for localizing ground glass opacities during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: re-aerated swine lung experimental and primary clinical results

et al. 2017

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Background: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of currently available preoperative localization methods, including semi-rigid single hook-wire, double-thorn hook-wire, and microcoil, in localizing the pulmonary nodules, thus to select the best technology to assist video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for small ground glass opacities (GGO).Methods: Preoperative CT-guided localizing techniques including semi-rigid single hook-wire, doublethorn hook-wire and microcoil were used in re-aerated fresh swine lung for location experiments. The advantages and drawbacks of the three positioning technologies were compared, and then the most optimal technique was used in patients with GGO. Technical success and post-operative complications were used as primary endpoints.Results: All three localizing techniques were successfully performed in the re-aerated fresh swine lung.The median tractive force of semi-rigid single hook wire, double-thorn hook wire and microcoil were 6.5, 4.85 and 0.2 N, which measured by a spring dynamometer. The wound sizes in the superficial pleura, caused by unplugging the needles, were 2 mm in double-thorn hook wire, 1 mm in semi-rigid single hook and 1 mm in microcoil, respectively. In patients with GGOs, the semi-rigid hook wires localizations were successfully performed, without any complication that need to be intervened. Dislodgement was reported in one patient before VATS. No major complications related to the preoperative hook wire localization and VATS were observed. Conclusions:We found from our localization experiments in the swine lung that, among the commonly used three localization methods, semi-rigid hook wire showed the best operability and practicability than doublethorn hook wire and microcoil. Preoperative localization of small pulmonary nodules with single semi-rigid hook wire system shows a high success rate, acceptable utility and especially low dislodgement in VATS. IntroductionThe widespread application of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has led to a great increase in the identification rate of small pulmonary nodules, especially small ground glass opacities (GGO). GGO is defined as a hazy opacity that does not obscure underlying bronchial structures or pulmonary vessels on CT scans (1). It has been reported that 33-60% GGO was malignant carcinoma when the nodules size ranges from 11-20 mm, while the malignant rate increase to 64-82% when the size grows up greater than 20 mm (2). Although the identification of pulmonary nodules could be effectively accomplished by many imaging modalities, including high-resolution CT, positron emission tomography (PET/CT), and bronchoscopy, whereas the identification of lesions with GGO remains difficult. Thus, more reliable diagnosis and therapeutic options for uncertain pulmonary nodules are still in need (3).Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is less invasive in diagnosing and treating thoracic lesions, thus how to locate and mark the nodules more precisely before the VATS becomes one of the most important ...

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Semi-rigid single hook localization the best method for localizing ground glass opacities during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: re-aerated swine lung experimental and primary clinical results

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“…Without the possibility of lung palpation and using only the video system, the main difficulty of this procedure is the detection of very small nodules [47] and their resection when they are located deep in the parenchyma. To solve this problem, many technical solutions have been proposed: preoperative injection of methylene blue [6,33,87] or colored collagen [54] into the lesion, different methods of preoperative positioning of a wire hook under CT guidance [6,17,20,24,46,62], and intraoperative ultrasonography [46].…”

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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) of the lung

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The analysis of the literature and our experience show that VATS is a reliable approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases with low complication rate. To further reduce intraoperative and postoperative morbidity, however, it is necessary to select the patients carefully, to adhere strictly to oncological surgical principles, and to adopt a meticulous technique. Although conversion to open surgery represents failure of VATS, it is mandatory when the procedure is not completely safe.

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“…of VATS pulmonary resection, and our rate of 98.3% was comparable to that in previous reports. [2][3][4][5] Preoperative lipiodol marking of impalpable pulmonary nodules has several advantages over other marking methods such as metallic coil, [6][7][8][9] hook wire, [10][11][12][13][14] dye, [15][16][17] and barium. [18][19][20] First, it is possible to determine the proper central surgical cut lines because lipiodol can be injected adjacent to targeted lesions.…”

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“…Preoperative localization appears to resolve the former issue, and a number of small nodule localization techniques aimed at guiding VATS resection have been developed. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Although there are many techniques for preoperative localization of pulmonary lesions, CT-guided lipiodol marking may be the most appropriate method for impalpable pulmonary lesions for several reasons. We describe the procedure and assess the usefulness of the CT-guided lipiodol marking technique based on our experiences.…”

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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery after Preoperative CT-Guided Lipiodol Marking of Small or Impalpable Pulmonary Nodules

Mogi

Yajima

Tomizawa

et al. 2015

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Purpose: Small pulmonary lesions that include ground-glass attenuation have been increasingly discovered because of progressive imaging diagnostic technologies. Despite the detection of such small lesions, sometimes it is quite difficult to localize them because of their size or considerable depth from the visceral pleura. In the present study, we examined the usefulness of computed tomography-guided lipiodol marking for thoracoscopic resection of impalpable pulmonary nodules. Methods: Fifty-six patients with an undiagnosed peripheral lesion(s) of the lung who had undergone preoperative computed tomography-guided lipiodol marking followed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery were studied. Results: All of the nodules were successfully marked by computed tomography-guided lipiodol marking, and all except for one case were localized by means of intraoperative fluoroscopy as clear spots. With regard to complications, pneumothorax occurred in 21 patients (37.5%), and only one patient required transient drainage. Although hemorrhaging in the lung parenchyma and hemosputum occurred in nine patients (16.1%) and one patient (1.8%), respectively, no patients were in serious condition. No intra-or postoperative mortality or morbidity was observed. Conclusion: Preoperative computed tomography-guided lipiodol marking of small or impalpable pulmonary nodules is a safe and useful procedure for thoracoscopic resection of the lung.

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Methylene blue guidance for simplified resection of a lung lesion

Cited by 56 publications

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Semi-rigid single hook localization the best method for localizing ground glass opacities during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: re-aerated swine lung experimental and primary clinical results

Semi-rigid single hook localization the best method for localizing ground glass opacities during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: re-aerated swine lung experimental and primary clinical results

Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) of the lung

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery after Preoperative CT-Guided Lipiodol Marking of Small or Impalpable Pulmonary Nodules

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