EUS-B-FNA for the diagnosis of centrally located lung lesions.

Conclusion: EUS-B-FNA is a feasible and safe technique for diagnosing centrally located intrapulmonary tumors that are located near or adjacent to the esophagus. EUS-B should be considered in the same endoscopy session following a non-diagnostic bronchoscopy and EBUS

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christiansen, I. S., Kuijvenhoven, J. C., Bodtger, U., Nauer, T. M. H., Ahmad, K., Singhsidhu, J., Nessar, R., Salih, G. N., Hoegholm, A., Annema, J. T., Clementsen, P. F. Tags: Interventional Pulmonology Source Type: research