The Gold Standard for Lung Cancer Staging
A Reliable Procedure
EBUS-TBNA is the gold standard in lung cancer diagnosis and staging, offering unmatched precision and accuracy. This minimally invasive technique has been proven to deliver a diagnostic yield exceeding 97% across countless procedures over the past two decades. EBUS-TBNA outperforms traditional imaging methods, such as CT and PET scans, with superior sensitivity and specificity in evaluating mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes. Not only does EBUS-TBNA provide reliable diagnostic results, but it also ensures patient safety with a non-surgical approach, reducing the risks associated with more invasive procedures. As the preferred method for lung cancer testing worldwide, EBUS-TBNA continues to set the benchmark for excellence in pulmonary care.
2004
World´s first EBUS bronchoscope and 22G needle launched
2006
EBUS-TBNA adopted for minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis & staging
2013
International Guidelines recommend EBUS-TBNA4
2024
Let´s celebrate #20YearsOfEBUS
95,7%
Sensitivity in diagnosing malignant nodes1
98%
Accuracy in mediastinal lymph node staging2
91%
Precision in lesion diagnoses3
2016
Comprehensive needle portfolio
The BF-UC190F is the third generation of the reliable Olympus EBUS-TBNA endoscope. It enables enhanced access and control to allow staging and diagnosis of even difficult-to-reach lymph nodes and lesions. 5
This impressive EBUS-TBNA endoscope enables a wider field of application with its compact size while maintaining the large 2.2 mm working channel and the compatibility to the full needle portfolio.
With more functions, better visualization, and enhanced operability, the EU-ME3 high-quality, high-resolution, compact ultrasound processor enables integration with conventional endoscopy on a single workstation. Its advanced features include Tissue Harmonic Echo (THE), Contrast Harmonic EUS (CH-EUS), and Elastography.
The EU-ME3 ultrasound processor is unique in its ability to support a wide range of Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS) procedures, such as EBUS-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and radial EBUS for peripheral bronchoscopy procedures.
Olympus offers EBUS-TBNA needles in a range of sizes, adding both 19G and 25G to its original portfolio of 21G and 22G needles. But now it also provides the second generation of EBUS needles - the ViziShot2.
While the entire portfolio offers the already established safety mechanisms and excellent ultrasound visibility, Olympus now provides a needle for every situation — expanding your possibilities in EBUS-TBNA.
Largest EBUS needle in the Olympus portfolio, with a 19G diameter with FNA (fine needle aspiration) and FNB (fine needle biopsy) indication.
ViziShot 2 FLEX 19G supports histological sampling for suspected sarcoidosis and lymphoma but also helps to provide more tissue for advanced molecular analyses enabling targeted lung cancer therapy.
Key Evidence and Benefits:
Endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a reliable and commonly established technique that enables the visualization and sampling of mediastinal, central and hilar lesions, as well as lymph nodes.
Olympus offers you the EBUS Bronchoscope and the compatible EBUS-TBNA Needles.
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References
1 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)32904-4/abstract
2 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)52783-9/abstract
3 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)38351-3/abstract
4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25377908/5
5 https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(17)32436-4/fulltext
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6343395/
7 https://karger.com/res/article/94/1/52/290770/Flexible-19-Gauge-Endobronchial-Ultrasound-Guided
8 https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/48/suppl_60/pa2036.abstract