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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 207-219 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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