Imaging–Bronchoscopic Correlations for Interventional Pulmonology - 08/08/11

Doi : 10.1016/j.rcl.2008.11.005

Tshering Amdo, MD ^a, Myrna C.B. Godoy, MD ^b, David Ost, MD, MPH ^c, David P. Naidich, MD, FACCP ^b,^⁎
^a Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, New York University–Langone Medical Center, Tisch Hospital, 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
^b Department of Radiology, New York University–Langone Medical Center, Tisch Hospital 560 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
^c Division of Pulmonary Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Corresponding author.

Abstract

The development and rapid advancement of both bronchoscopic, CT and ultrasound imaging technology has had considerable impact on the management of a wide variety of pulmonary diseases. The synergy between these newer imaging modalities and advanced interventional endoscopic procedures has led to a revolution in diagnostic and therapeutic options in patients with both central and peripheral airway disease. Given the broad clinical implications of these technological advances, only the most important areas of interventional pulmonology in which imaging has had a major impact will be selectively reviewed to highlight fundamental principles.

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Keywords : Interventional pulmonology, CT, Virtual bronchoscopy, Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)