Rapid On-site Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Samples by Pulmonologists

Rapid On-site Evaluation of EBUS-TBNA Samples From Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy; Can it be Reliably Performed by a Pulmonologist?

The study is aimed at verifying if a pulmonologist in training can reliably assess the adequacy of EBUS-TBNA samples from intrathoracic lymphadenopathy after a period of training provided by an experienced pathologist.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Indication to sampling of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy based on computed tomography (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET)/CT findings
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• High risk conditions for the performance of bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)
• High risk condition for deep sedation (ASA 4)
• Pregnancy