Full Description
Endobronchial ultrasound has received explosive attention amongst pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and gastroenterologists and the procedure is increasingly being performed. Even though the technology has been in use for over 10 years, technical modifications have just recently lead to the ability for near ubiquitous use. The editors and contributors have all been active in the field for years, are well published and certainly are considered opinion leaders and well-traveled teachers, having offered many courses in bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound.
Contents
Physics and Principles of Ultrasound Imaging.- Relevant Thoracic Anatomy.- Basic Principles of TBNA.- Staging Principles in Lung Cancer.- Technique, Anatomy and Application of Radial Ultrasound.- Endobronchial Ultrasound in Therapeutic Bronchoscopy.- Endobronchial Ultrasound for Peripheral Lesions.- EBUS-TBNA Bronchoscopy.- Comparing EUS and EBUS-Guided Needle Aspirations.- Ultrasound as a Therapeutic Instrument.
