Table 1.
Localization technology, suitable location and materials
| Technique | Suitable location | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Bronchoscopy-guide | Central | Methylene blue dye |
| Ultrasound | Peripheral | Methylene blue dye, hook wire, microcoil |
| CT-guide | Central, peripheral | Methylene blue dye, hook wire, microcoil |
| ENB | Central, peripheral | Methylene blue dye, hook wire, microcoil |
Central: inside two-third of lung parenchyma; peripheral: outside one-third of lung parenchyma; ENB = electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy.