Computed tomography-guided localization with laser angle guide for thoracic procedures

Frank Cheau-Feng Lin, Stella Chin-Shaw Tsai, Hsien-Tang Tu, Yi-Lin Lai, Tzu-Chin Wu
2018 Journal of Thoracic Disease  
Computed tomography (CT)-guided lung procedures such as preoperative localizations, biopsies, and ablations are associated with morbidity even mortality. Often, the puncture angle is determined by the 'experienced hand' without a precise guide. We describe here the Laser Angle Guide Assembly ® to direct and steer the puncture angles precisely. It decreases procedure-related complications, saves time, reduces costs, avoids repeated punctures, and minimizes radiation exposures. TC. CT-guided
more » ... ization with laser angle guide for thoracic procedures.
doi:10.21037/jtd.2018.05.162 pmid:30069383 pmcid:PMC6051789 fatcat:ugi6lqeizzha5jeftncozj45si