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    MA05 - Innovative Techniques in Pulmonology and the Impact on Lung Cancer (ID 378)

    • Event: WCLC 2016
    • Type: Mini Oral Session
    • Track: Pulmonology
    • Presentations: 1
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      MA05.01 - Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation-Guided Ultrathin Bronchoscopy for Diagnosing Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions (ID 4875)

      16:00 - 16:06  |  Author(s): A. Morales

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      Background:
      Diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions with ultrathin bronchoscopy (UTH) has fewer complications than transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA). However, diagnostic yield with UTH is lower. Virtual bronchoscopic navigation (VBN) might increase diagnostic performance of UTH. The main objective was to compare diagnostic yield of UTH with and without VBN.

      Methods:
      Prospective case-control study paired 1:2 for lesion size and localization, bronchus sign, sex and final diagnosis. LungPoint (Broncus, USA) was used to plan and navigate based upon online image analysis, putting endoscopic and virtual images in correspondence. Fluoroscopy was used in all. Sampling included bronchial washing and brushing (if no direct vision) or biopsy (if lesion directly visualized). Statistical analyses R-3.2.3.

      Results:
      Total of 63 patients (VBN and non-VBN, 21:42). Clinical characteristics in table 1. Diagnostic yield was 75% vs 43.9% (p=0.029). Factors associated to positive diagnosis in table 2. Further diagnostic techniques were needed in 14% vs 52% (p=0.001). No differences seen in procedure duration or complications. Figure 1 Figure 2





      Conclusion:
      VBN significantly improves the diagnostic yield of ultrathin bronchoscopy for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary lesions, especially those located in the utmost periphery and fluoroscopically not visible. Therefore, use of VBN reduces the need for further diagnostic procedures. Funded by La MaratóTV3-20133510, FIS-ETES PI09/90917, FUCAP and SEPAR.

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