The use of convex-probe endobronchial ultrasound (CP-EBUS) has revolutionized bronchoscopy. It has provided the option of a relatively safe, minimally invasive approach for the assessment of various intrathoracic diseases.

Dec 28, 2020 · Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the most important application of EBUS. It can be used for accurate lymph node staging and restaging of lung tumors (1, 2), as well as the diagnosis of several mediastinal diseases.

Here we present a comprehensive review of the literature concerning the utility of convex probe endobronchial ultrasound (CP-EBUS) in the diagnosis and treatment of nonmalignant conditions and discuss the associated complications.

Convex probe EBUS (CP-EBUS). A CP-EBUS can be only used in your large airways (trachea and bronchi). Its advantage is that the provider can also get a biopsy at the same time, if needed. It has a more limited, less detailed view than the RP-EBUS. EBUS-transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Sep 23, 2015 · The CP-EBUS not only reaches the mediastinal lymph nodes outside the lumen, but also probes the blood vessels, including the aortic arch, left and right pulmonary artery (PA) trunk, azygos vein, hilum, and lobar arteries.

PURPOSE: Convex Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound (CP-EBUS) with transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is used to sample mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes and is considered a gold standard for mediastinal staging of lung cancer.

CP-EBUS is useful for diagnosing parenchymal lung abnormalities without a bronchus sign, extending its scope beyond mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes. It is imperative that physicians performing EBUS maintain this tool as a complement to conventional bronchoscopic techniques.

We assessed safety and feasibility of the TCP-EBUS to evaluate lesions not accessible with CP-EBUS. Methods: A single-center, prospective, pilot study evaluating TCP-EBUS enrolled patients undergoing bronchoscopy for lesions within the inner two-thirds of the lung.

Dec 17, 2024 · Convex-probe EBUS-TBNA was safe and effective in staging and diagnosis of lung cancer in >3,000 procedures. Infectious complications were rare, occurring in <0.2% of the procedures.

Here we present a comprehensive review of the literature concerning the utility of convex probe endobronchial ultrasound (CP-EBUS) in the diagnosis and treatment of nonmalignant conditions and discuss the associated complications.