CT-guided Localization of Pulmonary Nodules in Children Prior to Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgical Resection Utilizing a Combination of Two Previously Described Techniques

Pulmonary nodules in pediatric oncology patients can present a diagnostic and treatment dilemma. Imaging findings are often nonspecific and tissue diagnosis may be required for appropriate treatment. The smaller subpleural nodules may not be visualized and cannot be palpated during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) resection. Preoperative localization has been beneficial in obtaining an adequate pathological specimen.