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P3.13 - Radiology/Staging/Screening (ID 729)
- Event: WCLC 2017
- Type: Poster Session with Presenters Present
- Track: Radiology/Staging/Screening
- Presentations: 1
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- Coordinates: 10/18/2017, 09:30 - 16:00, Exhibit Hall (Hall B + C)
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P3.13-018 - CT-Guided Percutaneous Barium Marking Prior to Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for the Localization of Small Pulmonary Nodules (ID 9497)
09:30 - 09:30 | Author(s): R.M. Bello
- Abstract
Background:
Widespread CT scan availability generates the challenge of managing small pulmonary lesions generally undetected on chest radiographs. Preoperative nodule localization is critical for adequate diagnosis and an accurate resection. Metallic hook wire localization under CT is a widely used method but can be associated with pneumothorax, hook related discomfort, and dislodgement. CT-guided percutaneous barium marking (CT-GPBM) can be simpler, low cost procedure, without risk of dislodgement, and radiopaque on fluoroscopy, increasing resection accuracy. Barium marking through bronchoscopy has been previously reported. This study describes our experience with CT-GPBM in the diagnosis and management of ground glass abnormalities and small pulmonary nodules.
Method:
Between January 2013 and May 2017, 36 patients underwent preoperative CT-GPBM and VATS resections at our institution, and were retrospectively reviewed. All cases were discussed in multidisciplinary rounds. After CT localization and local anesthesia, a 21-gauge Chiba needle was utilized, under CT guidance, to inject 0,2 mL of 140% barium sulfate suspension. A control CT confirms the marking and verifies possible complications. CT-GPBM and VATS resection are performed in the same day. VATS resection is performed under fluoroscopy guidance. Finally, the specimen is submitted to fluoroscopy to confirm a complete resection.
Result:
Thirty-six different cases were analyzed (41.7% male / 58.3% female). Median age was 65 (ranging from 32 to 91). 18/36 were never smokers. Most lesions were identified on routine follow-up CT (21/36 - 58.3%). Many had previous history of cancer (24/36 - 66.7%). 31/36 (86.1%) were single nodules - median size of 14mm (ranging from 5 to 47). Solid lesion was the most common radiologic finding (21/36 - 61,8%), while the others were semi-solid or ground glass abnormalities. Pathological findings confirmed primary lung cancer in 41,6% of cases (15/36). Adenocarcinoma was the most common histology. Nine patients had benign diseases. Metastatic lesions represented 33,3% (12/36), most derived from colorectal cancer. No patient had reported complications.
Conclusion:
This analysis shows that CT-GPBM is an effective, easy and safe pre-operative (VATS) localization procedure, allowing accurate diagnosis and resection of small or faint pulmonary nodules, avoiding thoracotomies in benign diseases and metastatic tumors. Data will be updated for presentation.
