High Accuracy of Digital Tomosynthesis-Guided Bronchoscopic Biopsy Confirmed by Intraprocedural Computed Tomography
- 5 February 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Respiration
- Vol. 100 (3), 214-221
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000512802
Abstract
Background: Digital fluoroscopic tomosynthesis-guided electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (F-ENB) is a novel adjunct to ENB associated with higher diagnostic yield. The likelihood of F-ENB allowing accurate placement of a biopsy needle within a target remains unclear. Objective: This study intends to determine the accuracy of F-ENB as confirmed by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan. Methods: Patients undergoing CBCT-assisted ENB for lung nodule biopsy were prospectively enrolled. ENB was performed followed by digital tomosynthesis correction. Once optimal F-ENB alignment was achieved, and a needle was advanced into the expected location of the nodule followed by CBCT. The primary outcome was the percentage of “needle-in-lesion” hits, defined as needle tip within the nodule in 3 planes. Secondary outcomes were diagnostic yield, procedure and room time, complications, radiation, and distance between the needle tip and nodule. Results: Twenty-six patients with a total of 29 nodules were enrolled. Mean nodule size was 13 mm (±4 mm) in maximal axial dimension, 83% (n = 24) were located in the peripheral third of the chest, and 17% (n = 5) had a bronchus sign. F-ENB guidance resulted in needle-in-lesion in 21 of 29 nodules (72%). Mean needle tip-to-nodule distance for nonhits was 1.75 mm (±1.35 mm). There were no complications. Conclusion: F-ENB resulted in a needle-in-lesion biopsy in greater than 70% of nodules despite features traditionally associated with poor diagnostic yield (size, absence of bronchus sign). Mean distance between needle tip and target for nonhits was less than 2 mm. These data suggest F-ENB alignment is accurate for small peripheral nodules.Keywords
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