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Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer: the clinician’s expectations

Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer

Authors: Maren Schuhmann, Ralf Eberhardt, Felix J. F. Herth

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Background

Mediastinal lymph node staging for lung cancer remains one of the most important factors to determine patient outcome.

Methods

Noninvasive imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, PET and PET-CT provide some answers but no tissue diagnosis.

Results

The development of endo-oesophageal (EUS) and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) with fine-needle aspiration has provided the clinician with a tool to investigate the mediastinum and the adrenal gland with a safe, minimally invasive procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis.

Conclusion

The aim of this article was to give radiologists an overview of the techniques of EUS and EBUS and their role in the staging of lung cancer patients.

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Title: Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer: the clinician’s expectations
Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer
Authors: Maren Schuhmann
Ralf Eberhardt
Felix J. F. Herth
Publication date: 01-04-2011
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 2/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0058-z

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Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer: the clinician’s expectations

Direct nodal sampling by echoendoscopy in lung cancer

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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