Trans-esophageal endobronchial ultrasound-guided needle aspiration (EUS-B-NA): A road map for the chest physician

Publication date: Available online 11 December 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): A. Bugalho, M. de Santis, A. Slubowski, A. Rozman, R. Eberhardt The endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) scope has been increasingly used in the gastrointestinal tract (EUS-B). Scientific data proves its efficacy and safety to provide a complete lung cancer staging, when combined with EBUS-TBNA, and in the diagnosis of para-esophageal lesions. There are multiple barriers to start performing EUS-B but probably the most important ones are related to knowledge and training, so new operators should follow a structured training curriculum. This review aims to reflect the best current knowledge regarding EUS-B and provide a road map to assist those who are incorporating the technique into their clinical practice.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research