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Technical Aspects of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration

  • Kang, Hyo Jae (Department of Pulmonology, Center for Lung Cancer, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Hwangbo, Bin (Department of Pulmonology, Center for Lung Cancer, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2013.10.02
  • Accepted : 2013.10.10
  • Published : 2013.10.30
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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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