Influence of trainee involvement on procedural characteristics for linear endobronchial ultrasound.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Linear endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a safe and effective method for the diagnostic sampling of mediastinal lymph nodes. However, there is a learning curve associated with the procedure and operator experience influences diagnostic yield. We sought to determine if trainee involvement during EBUS influences procedural characteristics, complication rate, and diagnostic yield.

Methods

We performed a retrospective analysis of 220 subjects who underwent an EBUS procedure at our center from December 2012 to June 2013. Procedures were performed by six different interventional pulmonologists with substantial experience with EBUS or by a trainee under their direct supervision. Procedural characteristics and complications were recorded. Diagnostic yield and specimen ad

SUBMITTER: Nguyen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5582462 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature