Transbronchial needle aspiration in severe cardiac failure patient: ‘The old bull knows best’

We present a case where EBUS was not an option due to the patient's condition and where conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (cTBNA) allowed us to diagnose mediastinal lymph-node pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Key messageConventional transbronchial needle aspiration (cTBNA) remains a basic technique that must be part of the bronchoscopists expertise. In cases where EBUS is not available, cTBNA must be kept in mind: ‘the old bull knows best’.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Umberto Caterino, Cristiano Cesaro, Raffaella Lucci, Flavio Cesaro, Umberto Masi, Alessandra Cotroneo, Dario Amore Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research