Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Jan 2019
Learning Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy and Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy (LEAP): A Pilot Study.
Prior studies in pulmonology have examined the validity of procedural training tools, however, translation of simulation skill acquisition into real world competency remains understudied. We examine an assessment process with a simulation training course for electromagnetic navigational (EMN) bronchoscopy and percutaneous transthoracic needle aspiration (PTTNA). ⋯ Learning EMN bronchoscopy/PTTNA is feasible using a structured simulation course with an assessment tool.
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Jan 2019
Comparative StudyThe Cold Truth About Cryobiopsy Readiness.
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Jan 2019
Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy in the Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Retrospective Single-center Experience.
Surgical lung biopsy (SLB) is the gold standard to aid diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Complication rates are restrictive as routine approach for all patients with ILD. Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is presumed to be a safe, less invasive alternative to assist multidisciplinary discussions regarding the diagnosis of ILD. Varying practice patterns and lack of consistent guidelines prohibit wide support of this technique. The purpose of this study was to evaluate safety and diagnostic yield of TBLC, with highlight of distinct technical features, in ILD. ⋯ We provided a detailed description of our TLBC technique and highlighted areas of similarity and differences among comparative studies and attest that TBLC is a safe alternative to SLB in the diagnosis of ILD. Our data also indicated the tendency for moderate-to-severe bleeding occurred more in the endoscopy suite.
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyUse of an Additional 19-G EBUS-TBNA Needle Increases the Diagnostic Yield of EBUS-TBNA.
Although endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has an excellent diagnostic yield, there remain cases where the diagnosis is not obtained. We hypothesized that additional sampling with a 19-G EBUS-TBNA needle may increase diagnostic yield in a subset of cases where additional tissue sampling was required. ⋯ In select cases where additional tissue may be needed, sampling with a 19-G EBUS needle following standard aspiration with a 22-G needle results in an increase in diagnostic yield.
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J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol · Oct 2018
Sampling Utility of the Convex Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound Visible Intrapulmonary Lesion.
The value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in the mediastinal staging of lung cancer has been well established. However, data regarding its utility in the diagnosis of intrapulmonary lesions has been sparse. This study assesses the sampling utility of convex probe EBUS-visible intrapulmonary lesions not visualized by the white-light bronchoscopy. ⋯ EBUS-TBNA is safe and effective in the diagnosis of EBUS-visible intrapulmonary lesions. It should be considered as the diagnostic test of choice in patients with these lesions undergoing EBUS-TBNA for the staging of suspected lung cancer.