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Endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration: S afe as it sounds
Author(s) -
Vaidya Preyas J.,
Munavvar Mohammed,
Leuppi Joerg D.,
Mehta Atul C.,
Chhajed Prashant N.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
respirology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.857
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1440-1843
pISSN - 1323-7799
DOI - 10.1111/resp.13094
Subject(s) - medicine , endobronchial ultrasound , radiology , bronchoscopy
Real‐time endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration ( EBUS‐TBNA ) has earned its place as a standard of care in the evaluation of mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy. It is a minimally invasive and a safe procedure with high diagnostic accuracy and efficacy. The increased usage of EBUS‐TBNA worldwide has thrown light on its possible complications including death. The complications range from minor to life threatening in few and may occur either early or later in the course after the procedure. The present review summarizes the reported complications from EBUS‐TBNA , their outcome and the modalities used for their management.