Table 4. Diagnostic yield of peripheral nodules by size, location and navigation methods.
| Variables | Number of lesions (diagnostic/total) | Diagnostic yield (%) | P value | Duration of procedure (min) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤2 cm | 6/8 | 75.0 | 1.000 | 80±23.47 | 0.990 |
| >2 cm | 10/13 | 76.9 | 79.88±17.84 | ||
| ≤3 cm | 13/18 | 72.2 | 0.549 | 81±22.03 | 0.572 |
| >3 cm | 3/3 | 100.0 | 73.33±15.89 | ||
| RUL | 4/4 | 100.0 | 0.201 | 72.25±14.77 | 0.118 |
| LUL | 5/10 | 50.0 | 73.09±17.76 | ||
| RLL | 2/2 | 100.0 | 71±15.56 | ||
| LLL | 3/3 | 100.0 | 107±24.43 | ||
| RML | 2/2 | 100.0 | 101.5±10.61 | ||
| CBCT + RUS | 8/13 | 61.5 | 0.447 | 71.38±5.4 | 0.067 |
| CBCT | 3/5 | 100.0 | 85.5±29.58 | ||
| CBCT + RUS | 5/5 | 100.0 | 97.8±17.71 |
RUL, right upper lobe; LUL, left upper lobe; RLL, right lower lobe; LLL, left lower lobe; RML, right middle lobe; CBCT, cone beam computed tomography; RUS, radial ultrasound.