Table 2.
Outcomes of localization procedure
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Success rate of localization (%) | 109 (96.5) |
| Nodule diameter (mm) | 10.8±6.1 (3-28) |
| Depth from the pleural surface (mm) | 20.2±12.4 (5-55) |
| Deep lung nodules (>25 mm) (%) | 32 (28.3) |
| Duration of hook wire localization procedure (min) | 23.7±6.3 (14-40) |
| Duration from localization to surgery (min) | 34.6±19.9 (15-100) |
| Position of the patient during localization procedure (%) | |
| Supine | 61 (54) |
| Prone | 43 (38) |
| Lateral | 9 (8) |
| Localization-related complications (%) | |
| Pneumothorax | 26 (23.0) |
| Hemorrhage | 8 (7.1) |
| Dislodgement | 4 (3.5) |
| Air embolism | 1 (0.8) |
Values are presented as mean±SD (range) or n (%). SD=Standard deviation