Application of 3D Printing Technique in Small Pulmonary Nodule Localization

Based on CT data, digital model of the navigational template was created using CAD software and imported to 3D printer. The navigational template serves as a guider to the localizer in lung nodule localization.

Percutaneous lung nodule localization was conducted under the real-time guidance of CT scan. This is the conventional method of transthoracic lung nodule localization.