Meta-analysis and systematic review of mediastinal cryobiopsy versus endobronchial ultrasound-transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in the diagnosis of intrathoracic adenopathy.

Background: Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided mediastinal/hilar cryobiopsy (MedCryoBx) is a relatively new modality, being combined with EBUS-transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) to improve yield in the diagnosis of intrathoracic adenopathy. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the diagnostic yield of MedCryoBx versus EBUS-TBNA for intrathoracic adenopathy.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search using Google Scholar, Embase, and PubMed/MEDLINE for studies about a diagnosis of intrathoracic adenopathy using MedCryoBx and EBUS-TBNA.

A 73-Year-Old Man with Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Weight Gain.

AbstractMorning Report is a time-honored tradition where physicians-in-training present cases to their colleagues and clinical experts to collaboratively examine an interesting patient presentation. The Morning Report section seeks to carry on this tradition by presenting a patient's chief concern and story, inviting the reader to develop a differential diagnosis and discover the diagnosis alongside the authors of the case.This report examines the story of a 73-year-old man who sought evaluation for 1 month of shortness of breath, bilateral lower-extremity edema, and weight gain of 14 kg.

Tele-visits for GERD: "Ecofriendly, efficient and effective".

Background And Aim: Sars-CoV-19 pandemic necessitated a transition to telemedicine for many healthcare encounters. The environmental impact of this transition in gastroenterology (GI) combined with user experience has not been studied.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent telemedicine visits (telephone and video) at a GI clinic at West Virginia University.

The Association of "GOOP" on Gross Examination of Fine Needle Aspiration Samples and On-Site Adequacy.

Background: Rapid on-site cytologic evaluation (ROSE) is not always available for fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens. We have examined the relationships between the presence of "GOOP" (defined as gooey white material) on FNA aspirates, on-site adequacy (OSA), and diagnosis.

Methods: Consecutive FNA samples obtained over the study interval were included.

Rapid On-Site Cytologic Evaluation: A Feasibility Study Using Ancillary Interventional Pulmonary Personnel.

Background: Ancillary health professionals helping in a procedural service is a common practice everywhere.

Objectives: This was a proof-of-concept study to assess feasibility of using ancillary personnel for rapid on-site cytologic evaluation (ROSE) at interventional pulmonary procedures.

Methods: After a training interval, a respiratory therapist (RT) performed ROSE on consecutive interventional pulmonary specimens.

Tracheobronchial stent sizing and deployment practices airway stenting practices around the world: a survey study.

Background: Tracheobronchial stents types, uses, techniques for deployment and extraction have practice variations around the world.

Methods: We collected responses by sending an online survey of 8 questions to world interventional bronchology member societies and social media groups.

Results: There were 269 respondents from 47 countries.