Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background:
Differences
between
virtual
bronchoscopic
navigation
(VBN)
systems
and
their
impacts
on
the
diagnostic
yield
of
transbronchial
biopsy
(TBB)
peripheral
pulmonary
nodules
(PPNs)
remain
unclear.
Objectives:
To
compare
Synapse
3D
system
(Version
4.4,
Fujifilm,
Japan)
DirectPath
2.0,
Olympus,
in
VBN
application
PPNs.
Design:
Retrospective
study
with
self-paired
design
exploratory
retrospective
cohort
design.
Methods:
The
analyzed
patients
PPNs
using
(Group
S)
D)
compared
differences
two
groups
bronchial
tree
reconstruction,
pathway
planning,
VBN-assisted
TBB
Results:
In
all,
289
were
ultimately.
Bronchial
reconstruction
quality
was
better
Group
S
(
p
<
0.001).
Navigation
planning
duration
longer
than
that
D
(median
1.35
vs
1.04
s,
Automated
success
rate
higher
(36.7%
19.7%,
0.001),
CT
image
parameter
nodule
diameter,
bronchus
sign,
distance
from
hilum
had
significant
effects
it
both
groups.
Fifty-six
forty-two
localization
not
significantly
different
(85.3%
91.2%
67.6%
61.8%,
respectively,
>
0.05).
Conclusion:
4.4)
2.0)
own
merits.
Localization
no
statistical
difference
for
these
systems.
Improvements
segmentation
algorithms
most
suitable
chest
scan
data
them
may
be
breakthrough
to
improve
efficiency
VBN,
especially
poor
experienced
interventional
physicians.
Pulmonology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 475 - 484
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
An
increasing
number
of
peripheral
pulmonary
lesions
(PPLs)
requiring
tissue
verification
to
establish
a
definite
diagnosis
for
further
individualized
management
are
detected
due
the
growing
adoption
lung
cancer
screening
by
chest
computed
tomography
(CT),
especially
low-dose
CT.
However,
morphological
PPLs
remains
challenging.
Transbronchial
cryobiopsy
(TBLC)
that
can
retrieve
larger
specimens
with
more
preserved
cellular
architecture
and
fewer
crush
artifacts
in
comparison
conventional
transbronchial
forceps
biopsy
(TBFB),
as
an
emerging
technology
diagnosing
PPLs,
has
been
demonstrated
have
potential
resolve
clinical
dilemma
pertaining
currently
available
sampling
devices
(e.g.,
forceps,
needle
brush)
become
diagnostic
cornerstone
PPLs.
Of
note,
introduction
1.1
mm
cryoprobe
will
be
compatible
advanced
bronchoscopic
navigation
techniques,
such
radial
endobronchial
ultrasound
(r-EBUS),
virtual
(VBN)
electromagnetic
bronchoscopy
(ENB),
use
TBLC
is
expected
gain
popularity
While
much
exploration
using
technique
it
envisaged
emergence
additional
studies
data
accrual
hopefully
add
body
evidence
this
field.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(8), P. e29446 - e29446
Published: April 1, 2024
The
diagnostic
yield
of
radial
endobronchial
ultrasound
(r-EBUS)
for
the
diagnosis
peripheral
pulmonary
lesions
(PPLs)
varies
between
studies
and
is
affected
by
multiple
factors.
We
aimed
to
evaluate
efficacy
safety
r-EBUS,
explore
factors
influencing
r-EBUS
in
patients
with
PPLs.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
EBUS-guided
transbronchial
mediastinal
cryobiopsy
(TBMC)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
biopsy
tool
for
diagnosing
hilar
and
pathologies.
However,
several
fundamental
technical
aspects
of
TBMC
remain
unexplored.
This
study
aims
to
determine
the
optimal
number
cryo-passes
freezing
time
ultrathin
cryoprobe
in
EBUS-TBMC
concerning
specimen
size
procedural
diagnostic
yield.
We
conducted
retrospective
chart
review
patients
with
lesions
who
underwent
between
January
2021
April
2023
across
three
hospitals
Malaysia.
A
total
129
procedures
were
successfully
completed,
achieving
an
overall
yield
88.4%.
Conclusive
associated
larger
sizes
(7.0
vs.
5.0
mm,
p
<
0.01).
Specimen
demonstrated
positive
correlation
(
0.01),
plateauing
at
4.1–6.0
mm.
significant
was
also
observed
both
0.01)
0.05).
Diagnostic
plateaued
after
2–3
cryo-passes.
In
contrast,
longer
times
trended
towards
smaller
specimens
lower
yield,
though
not
reaching
statistical
significance.
The
highest
recorded
3.1–4.0
s
time.
safety
profile
remains
favourable,
one
case
(0.8%)
pneumothorax
nine
cases
(7%)
self-limiting
bleeding.
our
cohort,
performance
achieve
aggregate
mm
appeared
optimal.
Further
prospective
studies
are
needed
validate
these
findings.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 31, 2023
Transbronchial
lung
biopsy
guided
by
radial
probe
endobronchial
ultrasonography
with
a
guide
sheath
(EBUS-GS-TBLB)
is
becoming
significant
approach
for
diagnosing
peripheral
pulmonary
lesions
(PPLs).
We
aimed
to
explore
the
clinical
value
of
resistance
pass
through
lesion
in
diagnosis
PPLs
when
performing
EBUS-GS-TBLB,
and
determine
optimum
number
EBUS-GS-TBLB.We
performed
prospective,
single-center
study
126
consecutive
patients
who
underwent
EBUS-GS-TBLB
solid
positive-bronchus-sign
where
was
located
within
from
September
2019
May
2022.
The
classification
each
carried
out
two
bronchoscopists
independently,
final
result
depended
on
bronchoscopist
responsible
procedures.
primary
endpoint
diagnostic
yield
according
pattern.
secondary
endpoints
were
factors
affecting
yield.
Procedural
complications
also
recorded.The
total
77.8%,
including
83.8%
malignant
67.4%
benign
diseases
(P=0.033).
Probe
type
II
displayed
highest
(87.5%),
followed
III
(81.0%)
I
(61.1%).
A
difference
between
detected
(P
=
0.008),
whereas
others
did
not.
Although
most
definitive
using
or
could
be
diagnosed
first
biopsy,
fourth
contributed
sufficient
samples.
In
contrast,
considerably
limited
tissue
specimens
obtained
I.
inter-observer
agreement
blinded
excellent
(κ
0.84).The
useful
predictive
factor
successful
lesion.
Four
serial
biopsies
are
appropriate
both
III,
additional
procedures
needed
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 764 - 764
Published: July 18, 2024
Rapid
On-Site
Evaluation
(ROSE)
during
bronchoscopy
allows
us
to
assess
sample
adequacy
for
diagnosis
and
molecular
analyses
in
the
context
of
precision
oncology.
While
extemporaneous
smears
are
typically
evaluated
by
pathologists,
their
presence
is
not
always
possible.
Our
aim
concordance
between
ROSE
performed
interventional
pulmonologists
cytopathologists.
We
on
133
samples
collected
from
108
patients
who
underwent
suspect
thoracic
findings
or
mediastinal
lymph
node
staging
(May
2023-October
2023).
Randomly
selected
(one
each
collection
site)
were
independently
a
pulmonologist
pathologist
evaluation.
Among
pathologist,
100
adequate
both,
10
inadequate
both
23
discordant;
hence,
global
was
82.7%;
Cohen's
Kappa
0.385,
defining
fair
agreement.
Concordance
similar
irrespective
site
(lymph
nodes
vs.
pulmonary
lesions;
p
=
0.999)
among
which
considered
(p
0.608).
Trained
can
evaluate
appropriateness
sampling
with
good
work
supports
autonomous
where
pathologists
immediately
available.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
Abstract
While
previous
research
has
explored
the
connection
between
video
gaming
and
medical
procedures,
studies
on
bronchoscopy
techniques
are
lacking.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
how
experience
influences
skills,
particularly
among
beginners.
was
conducted
at
Fukujuji
Hospital
from
January
2021
October
2023.
Twenty-three
participants
were
assigned
inexperienced
group,
eighteen
experienced
group.
The
observational
time
during
bronchoscopy,
measured
using
a
simulator,
playing
of
SPLATOON
2
(NINTENDO
Co.
Ltd.,
Japan)
analyzed.
Video
skills
assessed
based
game
completion
time,
with
shorter
times
indicating
faster
task
completion.
Participants
also
divided
into
gamer
nongamer
subgroups
for
further
comparisons.
A
moderate
linear
relationship
existed
bronchoscopic
observation
in
group
(r
=
0.453,
p
0.030).
However,
no
correlation
found
0.268,
0.283).
Among
subgroup
(n
12)
exhibited
significantly
than
did
11)
(median
[range]:
200
[129–229]
s)
vs.
281
[184–342]
s,
0.005).
demonstrated
technique
individuals
little
experience.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(11), P. 843 - 860
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Introduction
Pulmonary
endoscopy
occupies
a
central
role
in
Interventional
Pulmonology
and
is
frequently
the
mainstay
of
diagnosis
respiratory
disease,
particular
lung
malignancy.
Older
techniques
such
as
rigid
bronchoscopy
maintain
an
important
airway
obstruction.
Renewed
interest
peripheral
pulmonary
nodule
driving
major
advances
technologies
to
increase
diagnostic
accuracy
advance
new
potential
endoscopic
therapeutic
options.