Integrative use of conventional mode and elastography in endobronchial ultrasound for the diagnosis of malignant intrathoracic lymphadenopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the standard diagnostic procedure for evaluating intrathoracic lymphadenopathy. Both conventional mode and elastography aid in differentiating malignant from benign nodes. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of an integrative approach combining conventional mode and elastography.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with intrathoracic lymphadenopathy who underwent EBUS-TBNA at Rajavithi Hospital between July 2015 and December 2018. Data were obtained from video recordings, including both conventional mode and elastography. The diagnosis of each lymph node was based on cytological or histopathological findings. Diagnostic performance w

SUBMITTER: Korrungruang P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature