Technical Aspects of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration.
10.4046/trd.2013.75.4.135
- Author:
Hyo Jae KANG
1
;
Bin HWANGBO
Author Information
1. Department of Pulmonology, Center for Lung Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. hbb@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Endobronchial Ultrasound;
Bronchoscopy;
Lung Neoplasms
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Aspirations (Psychology);
Bronchoscopy;
Handling (Psychology);
Lung Neoplasms;
Needles*;
Ultrasonography
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2013;75(4):135-139
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
