Table 2 Procedure associated complications and results
From: Localization of nonpalpable pulmonary nodules using CT-guided needle puncture
CT-guided marking complications (rate) | 24 (26.4 %) |
Asymptomatic pneumothorax | 23 (29.49 %) |
Symptomatic pneumothorax | 1 (1.28 %) |
Conversion to thoracotomy (rate) | 0 |
Mean procedure time (minutes) | 15.2 (8–42) |
Needle puncture >1 | 25 |
VAS pain score | 1.7 (0–3) |