Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy

Abstract

Electromagnetic navigation-guided bronchoscopy is a technique that enables the diagnosis of small peripheral lung lesions with great precision and safety, allowing early detection of lung cancer. It facilitates the performance of both transbronchial biopsies, punctures and brushings. This procedure offers the possibility of avoiding invasive diagnostic methods such as surgery, with the consequent economic, time and complication savings. It is also useful for placement of fiducial markers for stereotactic radiation therapy in lung cancer patients who are not candidates for lung resection.