Endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration: Safe as it sounds. Issue 6 (20th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vaidya, Preyas J.; Munavvar, Mohammed; Leuppi, Joerg D.; Mehta, Atul C.; Chhajed, Prashant N.
• Is Part Of: Respirology. Volume 22:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 1093
• Page End: 1101
• Publication Date: 2017-06-20
• Subjects: bronchoscopy -- death, endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration -- haemorrhage -- infection -- risk; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Periodicals; 612.2
• DOI: 10.1111/resp.13094
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1323-7799

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Real‐time endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS‐TBNA) has earned its place as a standard of care in the evaluation of mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy. It is a minimally invasive and a safe procedure with high diagnostic accuracy and efficacy. The increased usage of EBUS‐TBNA worldwide has thrown light on its possible complications including death. The complications range from minor to life threatening in few and may occur either early or later in the course after the procedure. The present review summarizes the reported complications from EBUS‐TBNA, their outcome and the modalities used for their management. Abstract : See DOI: 10.1111/resp.13096