Transbronchial Needle Forceps for Endobronchial Ultrasound

Transbronchial Needle Forceps for EBUS

Prove the feasibility of a needle forceps in patients with enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes

Patients with enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes must be staged. The EBUS TBNA technique is an established technique. Unfortunately the size of the needle is limited to 21 gauge. With tne new designed needle forceps it should be possible to obtain more material and establish the diagnosis more often

Inclusion Criteria:

• enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes

Exclusion Criteria:

• comorbidities