A miniature ultrasound probe passed through the bronchoscope provides precise 360° imaging of peripheral lung lesions for targeted biopsy.
Radial EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound with a radial probe) adds precision targeting to diagnostic bronchoscopy. A miniature ultrasound probe — the RP-EBUS probe — is passed through the working channel of the flexible bronchoscope.
As the probe is advanced, it provides real-time 360° imaging of the surrounding lung tissue, allowing the clinician to precisely locate a target lesion before obtaining a biopsy sample. This is especially valuable for peripheral lung nodules that cannot be seen directly through the bronchoscope.