Gastrointest Interv.  2016 Oct;5(3):187-192. 10.18528/gii.2016.5.3.187.

Role of endoscopic ultrasound in non-small cell lung cancer

• Bhatia S
• Puri R

• KMID: 2358136
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18528/gii.2016.5.3.187

Abstract

Lung carcinoma is a common cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for majority of cases worldwide. Accurate staging of NSCLC is of paramount importance due to marked difference in survival and management strategies between stage II and III of the disease. The staging methods have evolved from invasive thoracotomies and mediastinoscopies to relatively non-invasive complete mediastinal staging by combination of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic bronchial ultrasound (EBUS). EUS also provides information about mediastinal invasion and liver/adrenal metastasis. Future role of EUS include providing tissue for molecular targeted therapy.

Keyword

Carcinoma, non-small cell lung; Endoscopic bronchial ultrasound; Endoscopic ultrasound; Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung*
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
Lung
Mediastinoscopy
Molecular Targeted Therapy
Mortality
Neoplasm Metastasis
Thoracotomy
Ultrasonography*