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A new lung cancer
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hanks to a diagnostic
innovation being used by
a Botsford Hospital pul-
monologist, patients with
suspected lung cancer are now
able to avoid surgery and proceed
with vital treatment more quickly.
Dr. Philip Kaplan, D.O., is using
a new, minimally invasive technol-
ogy called endobronchial ultra-
sound (EBUS) to diagnose lung
cancer and determine the stage of
the disease.
In the past, when lung cancer
has been suspected, the standard
diagnostic tool had been a surgi-
cal biopsy, typically made through
a tiny neck incision.
With EBUS, incisions aren't
necessary. Instead, Dr. Kaplan
inserts a bronchoscope, with a
special ultrasound transmitter and
processor at its tip, through the
patient's mouth.
Real-time ultrasound images
provide detailed views of the air-
ways, blood vessels, lungs and
lymph nodes. These images give
Dr. Kaplan a clear view of difficult-
to-reach areas.
The biopsy of suspected tumors
is possible without conventional
surgery. A hollow aspiration nee-
dle in the bronchoscope allows
the physician to obtain tissue
or fluid samples from the lungs
and surrounding lymph nodes.
The biopsy needle is visualized
through ultrasound and can be
guided into abnormal areas.
Because of the accuracy and
speed of the EBUS procedure,
these tissue samples can be exam-
ined on the spot as quickly as they
are obtained. Then, if the patholo-
gist determines that more informa-
tion is necessary, Dr. Kaplan can
take additional samples.
The EBUS procedure is usually
completed in less than one hour.
Patients are lightly sedated but
typically recover quickly and can
usually go home on the same day.
Further, since EBUS is less
invasive than surgery, patients
need less pain medication as they
recover.
"EBUS is a very exciting, non-
invasive way to detect lung can-

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