Background: Pulmonary nodules are one of the most common thoracic imaging abnormalities. A revised estimate of over 1 million nodules are detected each year as an incidental finding, either on chest radiographs or thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans However, an accurate diagnosis from these small, peripheral lung lesions can still be challenging with the use of conventional procedures.The lung point navigation bronchoscopy seems safe and effective. Navigation support with fluoroscopic guidance more successful in sampling small Solitary Pulmonary Nodules, increasing the likelihood of a diagnosis and decreasing the need for surgical biopsy .
Aim of the work: To detect the role of the lung point navigation bronchoscopy in diagnosis of pulmonary nodule.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was performed between January 2019 and October 2019 in the bronchoscopy unit of Chest hospital of Military Kobri Al-Kobba medical Complex, It was prospective cross-sectional analytic study conducted on 30 patients to detect the role of the lung point navigation system in diagnosis of pulmonary nodule.
Conclusion:
Diagnosis of pulmonary nodule by navigated bronchoscopy with the lung point system seems safe and effective. Navigation support with fluoroscopic guidance may be more successful in sampling small and peripherally located pulmonary nodule, increasing the likelihood of a diagnosis and decreasing the need for surgical biopsy.