Diagnostic value of ultrathin bronchoscopy in peripheral pulmonary lesions: a narrative review

Journal of Thoracic Disease

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Masahide Oki¹  Hideo Saka² 

[1] Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center;Department of Respiratory Medicine, Matsunami General Hospital

关键词: Bronchoscopy;    endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS);    peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs);    ultrathin bronchoscope;    virtual bronchoscopic navigation (VBN);   

DOI  :  10.21037/jtd-2020-abpd-001

学科分类：呼吸医学

来源: Pioneer Bioscience Publishing Company

【 摘 要 】

Flexible bronchoscopes are being continuously improved, and an ultrathin bronchoscope with a working channel that allows the use of a radial-type endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) probe is now available. The ultrathin bronchoscope has good maneuverability for passing through the small bronchi and good accessibility to peripheral lung lesions. This utility is particularly enhanced when it is used with other imaging devices, such as EBUS and navigation devices. Multimodality bronchoscopy using an ultrathin bronchoscope leads to enhanced diagnostic yield.

【 授权许可】

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