| Literature DB >> 29242047 |
A Bugalho1, M de Santis2, A Slubowski3, A Rozman4, R Eberhardt5.
Abstract
The endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) scope has been increasingly used in the gastrointestinal tract (EUS-B). Scientific data proves its efficacy and safety to provide a complete lung cancer staging, when combined with EBUS-TBNA, and in the diagnosis of para-esophageal lesions. There are multiple barriers to start performing EUS-B but probably the most important ones are related to knowledge and training, so new operators should follow a structured training curriculum. This review aims to reflect the best current knowledge regarding EUS-B and provide a road map to assist those who are incorporating the technique into their clinical practice.Entities:
Keywords: Diagnosis; Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration; Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration; Lymph nodes; Mediastinum; Non-small-cell lung cancer; Staging
Year: 2017 PMID: 29242047 DOI: 10.1016/j.rppnen.2017.10.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pulmonology ISSN: 2531-0429