An Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA): Molecular Diagnoses and Patient Satisfaction

EBUS-TBNA's role in diagnosing various conditions, especially primary lung cancer, is clear. Clinically, EBUS-TBNA provides genetic diagnoses, which can enable immunotherapy. Patient satisfaction is high, with patients expressing relief after the procedure and finding the staff exceptional.

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Cureus
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101092
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Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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An Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA): Molecular Diagnoses and Patient Satisfaction

William E. Wilkinson, Anindo Banerjee, Ben Marshall
Cureus
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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An Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA): Molecular Diagnoses and Patient Satisfaction

William E. Wilkinson, Anindo Banerjee, Ben Marshall
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EBUS-TBNA's role in diagnosing various conditions, especially primary lung cancer, is clear. Clinically, EBUS-TBNA provides genetic diagnoses, which can enable immunotherapy. Patient satisfaction is high, with patients expressing relief after the procedure and finding the staff exceptional.

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (GB), University of Southampton (GB)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
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