Randomized Trial of Endobronchial Ultrasound–guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration under General Anesthesia versus Moderate Sedation

Abstract

EBUS-TBNA performed under MS results in comparable diagnostic yield, rate of major complications, and patient tolerance as under GA. Future prospective multicenter studies are required to corroborate our findings. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT 01430962).