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[Expert Consensus for Thermal Ablation of Pulmonary Subsolid Nodules (2021 Edition)]
Xin Ye1, Weijun Fan2, Zhongmin Wang3
1Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Lung Cancer Institute, Jinan 250014, China.
Zhongguo Fei AI Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
|April 25, 2021
Summary
This expert consensus provides guidelines for thermal ablation of pulmonary ground-glass nodules (GGN). It covers clinical evaluation, procedures, and future directions for this minimally invasive lung cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Pulmonary subsolid nodules, including ground-glass nodules (GGN), require standardized management strategies.
- Thermal ablation offers a minimally invasive treatment option for GGN.
Framework:
- Multidisciplinary expert consensus on thermal ablation for pulmonary GGN.
- Comprehensive review of current literature and clinical practices.
Implementation:
- Guidance on clinical evaluation of GGN.
- Detailed procedures, indications, and contraindications for thermal ablation.
- Outcomes evaluation and management of related complications.
Implications:
- Standardizes thermal ablation techniques for GGN.
- Informs clinical decision-making for pulmonary nodule management.
- Highlights future research and development in tumor ablation therapy.
