Thin and Ultrathin Bronchoscopy With Transbronchial Needle Aspiration and Radial Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions

Overview

To collect data on diagnostic yield of thin and ultrathin bronchoscopes with radial probe endobronchial ultrasound (radial EBUS) and transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) during routine standard of care bronchoscopy for peripheral pulmonary lesions.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients age 18 and older
• Patients presenting with peripheral pulmonary lesions 1-7cm in greatest diameter on axial CT or PET scan in need of bronchoscopic biopsy for clinical purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are unable to undergo flexible bronchoscopy as determined by the bronchoscopist prior to the procedure
• Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.