Computed tomography-guided microwave ablation for right middle lobe pulmonary nodules: a retrospective, single-center, case-control study.

Yanting HuGuoliang XueXinyu LiangZhichao LiNan WangPikun CaoGang WangHaitao ZhangXiaohuan ZhengAiguang WangWenhua ZhaoCuiping HanZhigang WeiXin Ye

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2024)

CT-guided MWA for RML pulmonary nodules showed comparable efficacy compared with other lobes, but posed a higher risk of pneumothorax complications, necessitating longer MWA procedure times and extended hospital stays.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
pulmonary hypertension
dual energy
positron emission tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
radiofrequency ablation
healthcare
magnetic resonance imaging
risk factors
minimally invasive
acute care
adverse drug
magnetic resonance