Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 18, 2026

Substernal Thyroid Biopsy Using Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
Published on: November 10, 2014
Transesophageal Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Needle Aspiration for Lymphoid Tumors: A Case Series
Ritsuya Shiiba1, Daisuke Himeji1, Akihisa Takano1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan.
Abstract:
Transesophageal endoscopic ultrasound with bronchoscope-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-B-FNA) is known for its feasibility and tolerability for diagnosing intrathoracic lesions. EUS-B-FNA is less invasive and potentially more productive than endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, which involves a transairway biopsy of mediastinal lesions. We herein report five patients with lymphoid tumors who were diagnosed using EUS-B-FNA without any complications. Our experience suggests that EUS-B-FNA may be useful in the diagnosis of lymphoid tumors.
Related Concept Videos
Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due...
Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...

