EBUS-TBNB yields higher diagnostic rates for lymphoma and sarcoidosis compared to EBUS-TBNA
Core Biopsy Shows Higher Yield for Lymphoma and Sarcoidosis
This meta-analysis of 1434 patients with mediastinal disorders found that EBUS-TBNB provides a significantly higher diagnostic yield for lym…
A core biopsy technique may provide more accurate results than standard needle aspiration for certain conditions like lymphoma and sarcoidos…
Immune checkpoint inhibitors appear safe in cancer patients with pre-existing sarcoidosis
Most cancer patients with sarcoidosis stay safe on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
A meta-analysis examined immune checkpoint inhibitor use in cancer patients with documented pre-existing sarcoidosis. Most patients showed n…
A look at 43 patients shows most do not have a flare when taking immune checkpoint inhibitors, though some do experience a flare.
Network meta-analysis compares EBUS techniques for mediastinal lymphadenopathy diagnostic yield
Doctors find a better way to sample swollen lymph nodes safely
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated diagnostic yield across EBUS techniques in 2357 patients with mediastinal and/or …
A new freezing biopsy technique finds the cause of swollen chest nodes more often than standard needles while staying safe for patients.
Network meta-analysis compares endoscopic techniques for sarcoidosis diagnosis
A Better Way to Diagnose Sarcoidosis Could Save Patients Months of Uncertainty
A network meta-analysis of 35 studies in patients with suspected sarcoidosis compared endoscopic tissue sampling techniques.
Getting the right diagnosis for a complex lung condition just got clearer, potentially saving patients from repeated, less effective tests.
Questions about sarcoidosis
Are there different endoscopic techniques for diagnosing sarcoidosis?
Several endoscopic techniques exist for diagnosing sarcoidosis, with endobronchial ultrasound-guided methods often providing higher diagnostic yields than traditional techniques.
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