A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy

A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy

Abstract Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the preferred diagnostic modality for evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. However, its diagnostic yield is significantly reduced in conditions such as sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and lymphoma. To a...

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Main Authors: Richu Bob Kurien, Priya Nadesan, Balamugesh Thangakunam, Barney Isaac, Thomas Alex Kodiatte, Reka Karuppusami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Endobronchial ultrasound
EBUS IFB
Intranodal forceps biopsy
Transbronchial node biopsy (TBNB)
Transbronchial needle forceps (TBNF) biopsy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-025-00418-x
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