Rapid On-site Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Samples by Pulmonologists
Rapid On-site Evaluation of Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Samples by Pulmonologists
The study is aimed at verifying if a pulmonologist in training can reliably assess the
 adequacy of EBUS-TBNA samples from intrathoracic lymphadenopathy after a period of training
 provided by an experienced pathologist.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Indication to sampling of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy based on computed tomography
 (CT) and/or positron emission tomography (PET)/CT findings

 -  Signed informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  High risk conditions for the performance of bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound
 guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)

 -  High risk condition for deep sedation (ASA 4)

 -  Pregnancy