In:
Cytopathology, Wiley, Vol. 32, No. 3 ( 2021-05), p. 318-325
Abstract:
When cytology assistance for endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS‐TBNA) procedures is performed as an interactive dynamic systematic process between cytopathologists and performing physicians, it can optimise the efficiency of EBUS‐TBNA for mediastinal lymph node sampling, particularly in institutions with lower volumes of EBUS‐TBNAs and incidences of lung cancer. Real‐time cytopathology intervention is centred on actions and interactions between the cytopathologist and the physician performing the procedure, using microscopic findings as the dynamic tool to guide and adjust the EBUS‐TBNA procedure for optimal pathology assessment. The assistance of EBUS‐TBNA with the real‐time cytopathology intervention process could potentially impact on diagnostic accuracy, use of institutional resources, and procurement of adequate material for ancillary and molecular tests.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0956-5507
,
1365-2303
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020042-0
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