Journal of pediatric surgery
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Multicenter Study
Microcoil localization as an effective adjunct to thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary nodules in children.
Thoracoscopic excision of pulmonary nodules is often required for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, however subpleural and sub-centimeter nodules can be difficult to visualize. Various CT-guided localization techniques have been described, though there is minimal published pediatric data regarding the use of microcoils. We hypothesize that microcoil localization facilitates thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary nodules in children. ⋯ Level III.