Abstract
The description of precise intrabronchial positions for the sampling of mediastinal-hilar lymph nodes is critical to successfully perform conventional transbronchial needle aspiration. Previously published maps of mediastinal-hilar lymph nodes were primarily drawn based on experts’ experience. We generated a virtual map of the most frequently sampled intrathoracic lymph nodes from an intrabronchial perspective using a virtual bronchoscopic navigation system, to assist with training in conventional transbronchial needle aspiration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 415-419 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Thoracic Cancer |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- Bronchoscopy
- lymph nodes
- transbronchial needle aspiration
- virtual bronchoscopic navigation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine