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Endoscopy 2006; 38: 118-122
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-946671
Invited papers
EUS & EBUS in pulmonary medicine
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State of the art lecture: EUS and EBUS in pulmonary medicine

J. T. Annema1 , K. F. Rabe1
  • 1Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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26 June 2006 (online)

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Introduction

The development of linear echo-endoscopes has opened up fascinating new diagnostic possibilities for patients with various lung diseases. Transoesophageal ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and transbronchial ultrasound-guided needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) are both minimally invasive diagnostic techniques that enable real-time controlled aspirations of mediastinal lymph nodes and centrally located lung tumours. By demonstrating mediastinal metastases, surgical procedures can frequently be avoided. In this short survey, we provide an overview concerning results obtained by EUS and EBUS in pulmonary medicine and discuss how these novel methods can be used in clinical practise.

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Jouke Annema, MD, PhD

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