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  • Pulmonology
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Peripheral bronchoscopy is crucial for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs).
  • Lung cancer screening identifies smaller nodules, increasing the need for precise bronchoscopic navigation.
  • Advanced tools like robot-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) are emerging for targeting small pulmonary nodules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamentals of peripheral bronchoscopy, emphasizing CT-based airway mapping.
  • To highlight the complementary role of manual airway mapping alongside new navigational technologies.
  • To present a technique and case illustration for peripheral bronchoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CT imaging for airway mapping.
  • Discussion of virtual bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB), and RAB.
  • Case illustration of peripheral bronchoscopy technique.

Main Results:

  • CT-based manual airway mapping remains highly accurate for peripheral bronchoscopy.
  • Advanced navigation technologies (virtual bronchoscopy, ENB, RAB) have not surpassed manual mapping accuracy.
  • Airway mapping is essential for effective navigation, complementing advanced tools.

Conclusions:

  • Airway mapping is a fundamental skill for peripheral bronchoscopy.
  • This technique should be preserved, practiced, and perfected for diagnosing PPLs.
  • Peripheral bronchoscopy using basic tools can achieve high diagnostic yield, even without advanced navigation.