Publications by authors named "C I Soo"
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is an established technique for lung cancer staging and the diagnosis of mediastinal diseases. Recently, the paradigm of EBUS guided mediastinal sampling with conventional cytology has shifted over to histology specimens through the use of cryobiopsy. This case series explores the novel technique, key enablers, and potential advantages of endoscopic ultrasound with bronchoscope-guided transesophageal cryobiopsy (EUS-B-TEC).
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- The study highlights the growing trend of prescribing testosterone for gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in Australia, primarily conducted by general practitioners (GPs), as detailed in AusPATH guidelines.
- A cross-sectional study named PUSH! Audit was conducted in 9 GP clinics across 5 cities, comparing GAHT patients with cisgender men receiving testosterone for deficiency.
- Results indicated that GAHT patients were generally younger, had notable health concerns like smoking and anxiety, but showed high monitoring levels and low adverse effects, making GAHT effective in general practice.
EBUS-guided transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy (TBMC) has emerged as a promising biopsy tool for diagnosing hilar and mediastinal pathologies. However, several fundamental technical aspects of TBMC remain unexplored. This study aims to determine the optimal number of cryo-passes and freezing time of the ultrathin cryoprobe in EBUS-TBMC concerning specimen size and procedural diagnostic yield.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is commonly used to diagnose and stage lung cancer. In clinical practice, cytology specimens from EBUS-TBNA may be low in cellularity, especially with necrotic lesions. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-TBMC) has recently become the preferred method for obtaining histology biopsy.
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