Microcoils Help Locate Small Lung Nodules

by Barbara Kram, Editor | February 03, 2009

"The real beauty of this procedure is that we are able to remove the entire nodule and very little surrounding tissue, so there is no decrease in lung function," Dr. Mayo said. "Recovery time is significantly reduced in these patients as a result. Instead of the three- to six-week recovery period that follows a thoracotomy, these patients can return to work within two to three days."

"Lung Nodules: CT-guided Placement of Microcoils to Direct Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgical Resection." Collaborating with Dr. Mayo were Joanne C. Clifton, M.Sc., Tom I. Powell, M.D., John C. English, M.D., Ken G. Evans, M.D., John Yee, M.D., Annette M. McWilliams, M.D., Stephen C. Lam, M.D., and Richard J. Finley, M.D. Journal attribution requested. Journal attribution requested.

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