Endoscopic Ultrasonography/Fine-Needle Aspiration and Endobronchial Ultrasonography/Fine-Needle Aspiration for Lung Cancer Staging

Ali Lankarani, Michael B. Wallace

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Abstract

This article reviews different techniques available for diagnosis and staging of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The advantages and disadvantages of each staging method are highlighted. The role of the gastroenterologist in NSCLC staging is explored. A new algorithm is proposed for the staging of NSCLC that incorporates endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasonography for mediastinal staging in patients with intrathoracic disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)207-219
Number of pages13
JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2012

Keywords

  • Endobronchial ultrasonography
  • Endoscopic ultrasonography
  • Fine-needle aspiration
  • Lung cancer
  • Mediastinal adenopathy
  • Nonsmall cell lung cancer
  • Transbronchial needle aspirate
  • Transthoracic needle aspirate

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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