Transbronchial versus Transesophageal Ultrasound-guided Aspiration of Enlarged Mediastinal Lymph Nodes

Abstract

In experienced hands, enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes may be aspirated with either the transbronchial or transesophageal approach. These nonsurgical approaches have similar diagnostic yields, although the transbronchial approach is superior for right-sided lymph nodes. Combining both approaches provides results similar those of mediastinoscopy.