Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
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Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi · Oct 2011
[Evaluation of the value of EBUS-TBNA in diagnosis of mediastinal lesions].
To evaluate the value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in diagnosis of mediastinal lesions and to discuss its optimal indication. ⋯ EBUS-TBNA may be expected to replace the mediastinoscopy as a superior choice for diagnosis of mediastinal epithelial cancers. EBUS-TBNA can not replace mediastinoscopy but being a promising tool for diagnosis of benign mediastinal lesions including granulomas. For certain special diseases such as lymphoma, mediastinoscopy cannot be replaced. However, EBUS-TBNA can be a potentially favorite choice for early stage screening.