Where is EBUS Performed? Which Hospitals Offer EBUS?

What is EBUS?

EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) is a procedure that combines bronchoscopy with ultrasound technology to perform an endoscopic biopsy of lymph nodes adjacent to the trachea and bronchi under ultrasound guidance.

The bronchoscope used in EBUS has a small ultrasound probe at its tip. This probe can produce high-frequency sound waves and capture their echoes, creating real-time images of structures surrounding the airways, including the lungs, nearby lymph nodes, and other tissues.

How is EBUS Performed?

First, the patient is given local anesthesia to numb the throat and airways. Then, the patient is sedated with sedative medications. The EBUS instrument is then passed through the patient's mouth, between the vocal cords, and into the trachea. The areas around the trachea and bronchi, where the lymph nodes are located, are examined using EBUS. Biopsies are taken from the lymph nodes that are visualized using a needle passed through the EBUS instrument.

Situations Where EBUS is Performed:

1. Diagnosing Lung Cancer
2. Staging Lung Cancer: EBUS is crucial for determining the extent of cancer and whether it has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Accurate staging is vital for selecting the most appropriate treatment.

The advantages of EBUS include being minimally invasive (typically no surgical incisions are required),real-time imaging, and the ability to obtain precise tissue samples. However, like any medical procedure, it carries some risks and potential complications, so it should be performed by experienced healthcare professionals.

Where is EBUS Performed?

EBUS is usually performed in the bronchoscopy unit of most hospitals, though it is occasionally done in the operating room.

Which Hospitals in Ankara Perform EBUS?

In Ankara, EBUS is performed at Başkent University Hospital's Department of Pulmonology, Sanatoryum Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine.

Which Department Handles EBUS Bronchoscopy?

The EBUS procedure is conducted by specialists in the Pulmonology Department.

Which Doctor Should I See for EBUS?

You should consult a pulmonologist for EBUS.