Ultrasound-guided endobronchial, endoscopic, and transthoracic biopsy

Marcus P. Kennedy, Carlos A. Jimenez, Rodolfo C. Morice, George A. Eapen

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Abstract

Advances in ultrasound technology coupled with reduced costs have provided the chest physician with novel approaches for evaluating lung and pleural diseases. This review examines the evidence for the use of three ultrasonic techniques pertinent to pulmonary disease: endobronchial ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound, and transthoracic ultrasound.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)453-464
Number of pages12
JournalSeminars in respiratory and critical care medicine
Volume29
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2008

Keywords

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Lung cancer
  • Transthoracic ultrasound

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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