Advances in computer technology have permitted
development of virtual reality images of the tracheobronchial tree using data
sets derived from helical CT of the chest. Peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPL) are common incidental findings. Their
rising incidence has paralleled the increasing use of computed tomography (CT)
as CT is approximately three times more sensitive than plain chest radiography
(CXR) scans. Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) is an exciting new
bronchoscopic technique that promises accurate navigation to peripheral
pulmonary target lesions. CT-guided transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA)
is a common method of obtaining tissue and whilst its pooled sensitivity for
malignancy of %90 is impressive it also has a false negative rate of %20-30. Furthermore
it is complicated by minor pneumothorax in approximately %25 of cases and major
pneumothorax requiring a chest tube in %5 of cases. The main advantage of using
bronchoscopic techniques rather than transthoracic biopsy is its superior
safety profile. Electromagnetic
navigation-guided bronchoscopy has the potential to improve the diagnostic
yield of transbronchial biopsies without additional fluoroscopic guidance, and
may be useful in the early diagnosis of lung cancer, particularly in
nonoperable patients.
3-dimensional spiral CT; endoscopic guidance navigation Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | Revıew Artıcle |
Authors | |
Publication Date | September 30, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Volume: 9 Issue: 3 |
e-ISSN: 2149-8296
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