Bronchial branch tracing navigation in ultrathin bronchoscopy-guided radial endobronchial ultrasound for peripheral pulmonary nodule

Abstract Background Most malignant peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs) are situated in the peripheral region of the lung. Although the ultrathin bronchoscope (UTB) can access these areas, a robust navigation system is essential for precise localisation of these small peripheral PPLs. Since many UTB...

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Main Authors: Sze Shyang Kho, Shirin Hui Tan, Swee Kim Chan, Chan Sin Chai, Siew Teck Tie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03279-0