LINEAR ENDOSONOGRAPHY IN LUNG CANCER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Oncology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Endosonography, including EBUS and EUS-B, is increasingly recognized for its diagnostic capabilities in lung cancer.
• Accurate staging and restaging are critical for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the technical aspects of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and trans-esophageal endobronchial ultrasound (EUS-B).
• To focus on recent research concerning the value of these techniques in lung cancer diagnosis and staging.

Main Methods:

• Review of technical procedures for EBUS and EUS-B.
• Analysis of current scientific literature on the application of EBUS and EUS-B in lung cancer.

Main Results:

• EBUS and EUS-B are scientifically validated tools for lung cancer diagnosis.
• These methods are crucial for diagnosing central lung lesions and mediastinal staging/restaging in NSCLC.

Conclusions:

• Endosonography techniques like EBUS and EUS-B are essential for comprehensive lung cancer evaluation.
• Continued research reinforces their established role in clinical practice for lung cancer management.