Segmentectomy Guided by 3-Dimensional Images Reconstructed From Nonenhanced Computed Tomographic Data.

Nakazawa, Seshiru; Hanawa, Ryutaro; Nagashima, Toshiteru; Shimizu, Kimihiro; Yajima, Toshiki; Shirabe, Ken · Ann Thorac Surg · 2021

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is an essential tool for performing an accurate segmentectomy. However, data acquired from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) are considered necessary when reconstructing 3D pulmonary vascular images. Therefore, 3D images are currently unavailable for patients who cannot undergo contrast-enhanced CT scans due to patient-related issues such as anaphylaxis to the contrast agent, among others. We present here our experience with atypical segmentectomies guided by 3D images reconstructed from nonenhanced CT data.

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