A Trial of Radial EBUS Versus VBN for the Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions

Summary

Peripheral pulmonary lesions are of growing importance in respiratory field. Early detection of lung cancer, tuberculosis and other diseases often needs a bronchoscopic investigation with different types of navigation. Current randomized clinical study is intended to compare three different modalities of navigation in bronchial tree - virtual bronchoscopy (VBN), radial endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and combination of both techniques.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with newly diagnosed unverified solitary or multiple (up to 3) peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs)
2. PPL size 5 - 40 mm
3. Actual chest CT scan (\<31 days prior to navigation bronchoscopy), collimation 1 mm, pulmonary window, DICOM format
4. Age \> 18 years
5. Signed Informed consent form
6. Willing and ability to undergone a navigational bronchoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unability to undergone navigation bronchoscopy for any reason
2. Any malignant disease during last 36 months
3. Known central endobronchial lesion of any cause
4. HIV-infection

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