Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Oct 2015
Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transvascular Needle Aspiration: A Single-Center Experience.
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is well established for the staging and diagnosis of lung cancer and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Central mediastinal vascular structures may preclude EBUS-TBNA access to lymph nodes in the aortopulmonary window and certain centrally located parenchymal lesions. Thus, a transvascular approach is necessitated. Few such reports exist in the literature. ⋯ From our single-center experience, we conclude that in experienced hands, EBUS-TVNA is feasible, with a high yield, but without complications. Larger prospective trials are warranted to explore its diagnostic potential.