Diagnostics,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(12), С. 3127 - 3127
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2022
Predicting
factors
of
diagnostic
yield
in
electromagnetic
navigation
bronchoscopy
(ENB)
have
been
explored
a
number
previous
studies
based
on
data
from
experienced
operators.
However,
little
is
known
about
predicting
when
the
procedure
carried
out
by
operators
beginning
their
learning
curve.
We
here
aim
to
identify
role
operators’
experience
as
well
lesion–
and
characteristics
ENB
procedures
hands
novice
Four
three
centers
without
prior
were
enrolled.
The
outcome
consecutive
was
assessed
classified
either
or
non-diagnostic
assessed.
A
total
215
122
(57%)
resulted
biopsies.
Diagnostic
associated
with
minor
yet
significant
difference
tumor
size
compared
non-diagnostic/inconclusive
(28
mm
vs.
24
mm;
p
=
0.03).
visible
lesions
at
fluoroscopy
(p
0.003)
radial
endobronchial
ultrasound
(rEBUS),
0.001).
In
logistic
regression
model,
lesion
visibility
fluoroscopy,
but
none
operator
experience,
presence
bronchus
sign,
size,
location
nor
rEBUS
significantly
impacted
yield.
operators,
only
factor
found
increase
chance
obtaining
sample.
Pulmonology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
30(5), С. 475 - 484
Опубликована: Окт. 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.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(5), С. 446 - 446
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2024
Lung
cancer
has
the
highest
incidence
and
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
In
Portugal,
it
ranks
as
fourth
most
common
cancer,
with
nearly
6000
new
cases
being
diagnosed
every
year.
is
main
cause
of
death
among
males
third
in
females.
Despite
globally
accepted
guidelines
recommendations
for
what
would
be
ideal
path
a
lung
patient,
several
challenges
occur
real
clinical
management
across
world.
The
emphasize
importance
adequate
screening
high-risk
individuals,
precise
tumour
biopsy,
an
accurate
final
diagnosis
to
confirm
neoplastic
nature
nodule.
A
detailed
histological
classification
type
comprehensive
molecular
characterization
are
utmost
selection
efficacious
patient-directed
therapeutic
approach.
However,
context
Portuguese
organization
national
healthcare
system,
there
still
gaps
pathway
involving
aspects
ranging
from
absence
programme
through
difficulties
approaches.
this
manuscript,
we
address
relevant
weaknesses,
presenting
proposals
potential
solutions
improve
patients,
helping
decisively
their
overall
survival
quality
life.
Journal of Thoracic Disease,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(2), С. 579 - 588
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Background:
Multimodal
transbronchial
biopsy
(TBB)
may
have
improved
diagnostic
yield
for
peripheral
pulmonary
lesions
suspected
as
lung
cancer.
Radial
endobronchial
ultrasound
(R-EBUS)
provides
real-time
imaging
and
confirmation
of
the
location
lesions.
Cone-beam
computed
tomography
(CBCT)
can
confirm
that
forceps
tip
has
reached
lesion
before
biopsy.
Methods:
Patients
with
a
positive
(CT)
bronchus
sign
(based
on
slice
thickness
1
mm)
were
prospectively
enrolled.
An
ultrathin
bronchoscope
(UTB)
R-EBUS
probe
advanced
to
target
bronchus.
Thereafter,
advanced,
CBCT
was
performed.
performed
re-navigation,
if
possible.
The
obtained
EBUS
images
classified
into
"within"
(type
1),
"adjacent
to"
2),
or
"far
from"
3),
based
tip.
Results:
For
20
lesions,
85%.
primary
types
1,
2,
3
in
12,
6,
2
cases,
respectively.
Primary
image
equivalent
14
cases.
Of
12
cases
type
image,
9
had
while
exhibited
positional
misalignment
Re-navigation
required
8
images.
Conclusions:
CBCT-guided
TBB
using
an
UTB
enable
positioning
guidance
better
re-navigation
diagnosis
Thoracic Cancer,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(15), С. 1348 - 1354
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2023
Abstract
Objective
To
compare
the
clinical
value
and
safety
of
electromagnetic
navigation
bronchoscopy
(ENB)
combined
with
radial
endobronchial
ultrasound
(R‐EBUS)
or
x‐ray
in
diagnosis
small
peripheral
pulmonary
nodules
that
cannot
be
diagnosed
by
conventional
bronchoscopy.
Methods
Fifty‐six
patients
<3
cm
diameter
who
underwent
at
First
Affiliated
Hospital
Soochow
University
Dushu
Lake
from
February
2019
to
January
2022
were
selected
as
study
subjects,
including
24
ENB
32
R‐EBUS.
was
used
guiding
method
both
groups,
group
R‐EBUS
R‐EBUS,
respectively,
determine
whether
lesion
reached.
In
group,
biopsy
brushing
performed
under
fluoroscopic
guidance.
Using
results
surgery,
puncture
pathology,
follow‐up
1
year
gold
standard,
diagnostic
sensitivity,
specificity,
negative
predictive
(NPV),
yield,
likelihood
ratio
(LR‐),
Youden
index,
missed
rate,
success
κ
compared
between
two
occurrence
postoperative
complications
also
groups.
Results
The
significantly
better
than
(
p
=
0.006).
Conclusion
Even
smaller
nodule
diameters,
still
higher
group.
Abstract
Lung
cancer,
a
leading
cause
of
global
mortality,
demands
combat
for
its
effective
prevention,
early
diagnosis,
and
advanced
treatment
methods.
Traditional
diagnostic
methods
face
limitations
in
accuracy
efficiency,
necessitating
innovative
solutions.
Large
Language
Models
(LLMs)
Natural
Processing
(NLP)
offer
promising
avenues
overcoming
these
challenges
by
providing
comprehensive
insights
into
medical
data
personalizing
plans.
This
systematic
review
explores
the
transformative
potential
LLMs
NLP
automating
lung
cancer
diagnosis.
It
evaluates
their
applications,
particularly
imaging
interpretation
complex
data,
assesses
achievements
associated
challenges.
Emphasizing
critical
role
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
imaging,
highlights
advancements
screening
deep
learning
approaches.
Furthermore,
it
underscores
importance
on‐going
encourages
further
exploration
this
field.
Cone-beam
computed
tomography
(CBCT)
assisted
bronchoscopy
shows
prospective
advantages
in
diagnosing
peripheral
pulmonary
lesions
(PPLs),
but
its
diagnostic
value
and
potential
influencing
factors
remain
unclear.
What
is
the
clinical
optimal
strategy
of
CBCT-assisted
PPLs?
The
references
were
searched
from
PubMed,
EmBase,
Web
Science.
Studies
reporting
yield
included.
navigational
success
rate,
complication
pooled
by
random-effects
model
meta-regression.
A
total
1,441
patients
with
1,540
15
studies
included
our
meta-analysis.
rate
(97.0%
vs
81.6%;
odds
ratio
[OR]
5.12)
(78.5%
55.7%;
OR
2.51)
group
significantly
higher
than
those
without
CBCT.
was
4.4%
(95%CI:
0.02-0.07).
CT
combined
r-EBUS
can
achieve
highest
rate.
Applying
positive
end-expiratory
pressure
could
improve
reduce
(p
<
0.05).
Lesions
located
upper
lobe
a
right
lobes
get
lower
seems
to
be
effective
approach
ameliorate
navigation
PPLs.Clinical
trial
registration:
This
study
registered
PROSPERO
(Registration
Number:
CRD42022378992).
URL:
(york.ac.uk).