Role of endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound in pulmonary medicine

• Verfasst von: Gompelmann, Daniela [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Herth, Felix [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Role of endobronchial and endoscopic ultrasound in pulmonary medicine
• Verf.angabe: D. Gompelmann, F.J.F. Herth
• Jahr: 2014
• Jahr des Originals: 2013
• Umfang: 6 S.
• Fussnoten: Published online: November 28, 2013 ; Gesehen am 05.10.2020
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: Respiration
• Ort Quelle: Basel : Karger, 1944
• Jahr Quelle: 2014
• Band/Heft Quelle: 87(2014), 1, Seite 3-8
• ISSN Quelle: 1423-0356
• DOI: doi:10.1159/000356921
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1734612991

Abstract

In the last decade, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) has evolved into an important tool for diagnostic bronchoscopy in daily practice. EBUS has established as a standard for the diagnosis of hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy, as a guidance technique for peripheral pulmonary lesions and for the evaluation of tumor involvement of the tracheobronchial wall or mediastinum. In the meantime, EBUS has also taken a significant role in mediastinal staging in lung cancer patients. However, EBUS plays not only a role in the diagnosis of malignancies, it is also important for the diagnosis of benign disorders.