A multimodal image guiding system for Navigated Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS): A human feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the endoscopic method of choice for confirming lung cancer metastasis to mediastinal lymph nodes. Precision is crucial for correct staging and clinical decision-making. Navigation and multimodal imaging can potentially improve EBUS-TBNA efficiency.

Aims

To demonstrate the feasibility of a multimodal image guiding system using electromagnetic navigation for ultrasound bronchoschopy in humans.

Methods

Four patients referred for lung cancer diagnosis and staging with EBUS-TBNA were enrolled in the study. Target lymph nodes were predefined from the preoperative computed tomography (CT) images. A prototype convex probe ultrasound bronchoscope with an attached sensor for position tracking wa

SUBMITTER: Sorger H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5300184 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature