Technical Aspects of Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration

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Journal Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul)

Specialty Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2013 Nov 23

PMID 24265641

Citations 5

Authors

Hyo Jae Kang

Bin Hwangbo

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Abstract

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is becoming a standard method for invasive mediastinal staging and for the diagnosis of paratracheal and peribronchial lesions. It is essential to understand the technical aspects of EBUS-TBNA to ensure safe and efficient procedures. In this review, we discuss the practical aspects to be considered during EBUS-TBNA, including anesthesia, manipulation of equipment, understanding mediastinal ultrasound images, target selection, number of aspirations needed per target, sample handling, and complications.

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