Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nodule Using Three-dimensional Printed Navigational Template: A Phase I Feasibility Trial
Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nodule Using Three-dimensional Printed Navigational Template: A Phase I Feasibility Trial
This study evaluates the feasibility of three-dimensional printed template in transthoracic pulmonary nodule biospy. Investigator planned to include 20 patients with lung nodule biopsy schedule to receive template-guided transthoracic needle aspiration.
In previous study,a navigational template has been created to simplify the procedure of preoperative lung nodule localization. It was reported that localizer deviation was 10(0-20)mm.In this trial,Investigator explores the utility of this navigational template in transthoracic lung nodule biopsy.
Inclusion Criteria:
CT confirmed peripheral lung nodule; Nodule size larger than or equal to 3 cm; ECOG Performance Status 0-2 ; Informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
Nodule located in the scapula region wherein biopsy needle is impeded; Nodule within 3 cm above diaphragmatic dome.