[ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION IN ELDERLY LUNG PATIENTS: OUR EXPERIENCE AT MEIR MEDICAL CENTER].

Introduction: The endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) examination is the prime choice in patients with unexplained mediastinal lymphadenopathy. We summarize our experience at Meir Medical Center with EBUS in the elderly (over 75 years of age) patients with lung cancer including indications, benefits and risks factors.

Methods: The study included 20 patients over the age of 75, 13 men and 7 women.