Diagnostic value of the combined use of radial probe endobronchial ultrasound and transbronchial biopsy in lung cancer

ConclusionsThe combination of R ‐EBUS with TBB resulted in a higher diagnostic yield than either technique alone. Thus, the addition of R‐EBUS biopsy would be helpful to improve the diagnostic yield of TBB.Key pointsSignificant findings of the studyThe combination of R ‐EBUS with TBB under fluoroscopic guidance improved the diagnostic yield of PPLs compared to TBB alone. A tissue diagnosis was more likely in pulmonary lesions with the air‐bronchus sign.What this study addsThe use of R ‐EBUS could help improve the low diagnostic yield of TBB under fluoroscopic guidance without increasing the incidence of complications.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - April 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sang Chul Lee, Eun Young Kim, Joon Chang, Sang Hoon Lee, Chang Hoon Han* Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research