Using the Endoscope for Endobronchial Ultrasound in the EsophagusMohammad A. Issa 1, Paul F. Clementsen 2, Christian B. Laursen 3,4, Peter Vilmann 5,6, Ida S. Christiansen 7, Laurence Crombag 8, Uffe Bodtger 1,9
1Pulmonary Research Unit (PLUZ), Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zealand University Hospital, 2Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, 3Department of Respiratory Medicine, Odense University Hospital, 4Odense Respiratory Research Unit (ODIN), Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5Department of Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, 6Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 7Department of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, 8Department of Respiratory Medicine, University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, 9Institute for Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
Transesophageal ultrasound (EUS-B) is a safe and feasible procedure using the echoendobronchoscope (EBUS) in esophagus and stomach. After identifying six anatomical landmarks, additional structures can be identified and biopsied, sparing subsequent diagnostic sessions. Thus, EUS-B is an ideal continuation of bronchoscopy and EBUS in diagnosing lung cancer and other diseases.
