title: Convex probe endobronchial ultrasound: pitfalls, training and service issues.
abstract: Convex probe endobronchial ultrasound is an evolving technology allowing real-time transbronchial needle aspiration used for lung cancer staging and diagnosis of cancer or unexplained mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy. This article focuses on setting up a service, pitfalls and training issues.
authors: North Bristol Lung Centre, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.
authors: Andrew R L
authors: AR
authors: Medford
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019160:Endosonography / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging