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Electromagnetic Navigation Transthoracic Nodule Localization for Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Published on: May 4, 2022
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for catamenial hemoptysis: the rationale of preoperative computed
Yin-Kai Chao1, Po-Jen Ko, Kee-Min Yeow
1Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Catamenial hemoptysis is a rare disease. Hormone ablation therapy is the treatment of choice with multiple side effects. We report a case of pulmonary endometriosis with deep and changeable focus. Successful treatment was obtained with the combine use of computed tomography-guided hook-wire localization and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Owing to benign and curable in nature, we suggest a more aggressive attitude toward this disease before proceeding to hormone ablation therapy. The role of preoperative localization in the management of such disease was also discussed.

