USA: Guidelines Developed for EBUS-TBNA Specimen Processing, Handling
In a new clinical guideline issued by the American College of Chest Physicians and published online Sept. 27 in CHEST, recommendations are presented for endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) specimen processing and handling.
Noting that EBUS-TBNA has become the standard for initial lung cancer diagnosis and staging, Christopher R. Gilbert, D.O., from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and colleagues examined the available literature on specimen processing and handling. Key clinical questions were developed using the population, intervention, comparator, and outcome format, addressing specific questions.
Source: Advances and More licensed by HealthDay