Role of electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy in pulmonary nodule management. [Review]
Role of electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy in pulmonary nodule management. [Review]
- 2016
The incidence of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer is rising. Some of this increase in incidence is due to improved pick up by newer imaging modalities. However, the goal is to diagnose these lesion, many of which are located in the periphery, by safe and relatively non-invasive methods. This has led to the emergence of numerous techniques such as electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB). Current evidence supports a role for these techniques in the diagnostic pathway. However, numerous factor influence the diagnostic accuracy. Thus despite significant advances, more research needs to be undertaken to further improve the currently available diagnostic technologies.
English
2072-1439
IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Interventional Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
Medicine
MedStar Franklin Square Hospital Medical Center A
Journal Article
Review
The incidence of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer is rising. Some of this increase in incidence is due to improved pick up by newer imaging modalities. However, the goal is to diagnose these lesion, many of which are located in the periphery, by safe and relatively non-invasive methods. This has led to the emergence of numerous techniques such as electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB). Current evidence supports a role for these techniques in the diagnostic pathway. However, numerous factor influence the diagnostic accuracy. Thus despite significant advances, more research needs to be undertaken to further improve the currently available diagnostic technologies.
English
2072-1439
IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Interventional Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
Medicine
MedStar Franklin Square Hospital Medical Center A
Journal Article
Review