Abstract
Peripheral lung cancer is still a diagnostic challenge. The transbronchial approach with bronchoscopy or the transthoracic approach with radiologic imaging has been used extensively for the pathologic diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer. However, the explorability or feasibility with these modalities depends on the lesion location or patient's respiratory function. Herein, we report a case with severe pulmonary emphysema and lung cancer located at a parenchymal region difficult to access through an airway with a bronchoscope. Successful diagnosis was obtained by a transesophageal ultrasound-guided needle aspiration using an endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscope. This technique is accurate and less invasive in the primary diagnosis of lung cancer adjoining the esophagus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1613-1616 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 05-2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine