Crown-Cut Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Transbronchial Aspiration Needle: First Real-World Experiences.

Advancements in personalized medicine have increased the demand for quantity and preservation of tissue architecture of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) samples. These demands may be addressed by the SonoTip TopGain needle, which has a 3-point crown-cut design that contrasts with the standard single bevel design of the ViziShot 2. The objective was to compare the SonoTip TopGain and ViziShot 2 needles by considering biopsy sample characteristics, diagnostic accuracy, and patient safety.