Published January 1, 2015 | Version v1
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Electromagnetic navigation-guided TBNA vs conventional TBNA in the diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy

  • 1. Ankara Univ, Sch Med, Chest Dis Dept, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey
  • 2. Ankara Univ, Sch Med, Dept Pathol, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey
  • 3. Ankara Univ, Sch Med, Dept Radiol, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey

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ObjectivesConventional transbronchial needle aspiration (C-TBNA) is a safe method for the diagnosis of hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (MLN). However, diagnostic yield of this technique varies considerably. Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is a new technology to increase the diagnostic yield of flexible bronchoscopy for the peripheral lung lesions and MLN. The aim of this prospective study was to compare the diagnostic and sampling success of ENB-guided TBNA (ENB-TBNA) in comparison with C-TBNA while dealing with MLN.

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