EBUS (Linear & Radial) for Lung Cancer & Infections

Lungs Specialist in Hyderabad

If you’re seeking advanced, minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat lung diseases, Dr. Kunal Waghray, a leading Interventional Pulmonologist in Hyderabad, provides advanced Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) procedures, including both linear and radial techniques. Whether you’re facing a concern like lung cancer, unexplained infections, or lymph node enlargement, EBUS provides accurate, safe, and efficient solutions.

What is EBUS?

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) is an advanced bronchoscopy technique that combines ultrasound and fiber-optic imaging to visualize the airways and nearby structures in real time. EBUS has revolutionized lung diagnostics by enabling minimally invasive biopsies of lymph nodes and lung tumors, drastically reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
There are two main types of EBUS:

Linear EBUS
Radial EBUS

Each serves a unique purpose and offers tailored benefits based on the patient’s condition.

1. Linear EBUS

Linear EBUS, also called EBUS-TBNA (Transbronchial Needle Aspiration), uses a bronchoscope with a linear ultrasound probe. The probe helps doctors locate swollen lymph nodes or masses around the airways. Once identified, a fine needle is passed through the airway wall under real-time ultrasound guidance to collect tissue samples. Ideal for:

Diagnosing lung cancer
Performing accurate cancer staging
Sampling enlarged mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes
Evaluating suspected infections like tuberculosis or sarcoidosis

Advantages

Precise needle placement with real-time feedback
Excellent safety profile with minimal bleeding risk
Outpatient procedure patients can often return home the same day

In cases of suspected lung cancer, staging is crucial. Using linear EBUS, Dr. Kunal Waghray can assess multiple lymph nodes in one procedure, providing precise insight into disease progression without surgical intervention.

2. Radial EBUS

Radial EBUS involves inserting a 360-degree rotating ultrasound probe through the bronchoscope’s working channel to visualize lung structures. It provides a radial (360°) ultrasound image of the airway’s surrounding tissues. After identifying the lesion using ultrasound, biopsy tools such as brushes, forceps, or mini-biopsy needles can be deployed through the bronchoscope.

Ideal for:

Investigating small peripheral lung nodules or lesions
Guiding transbronchial biopsies
Mapping airways to obtain diagnostic tissue samples

Advantages:

Effective for small or peripheral lung lesions (<2 cm)
Versatile sampling methods (brush, forceps, or biopsy)
These procedures are minimally invasive and typically carried out in outpatient settings.

In situations where a CT scan reveals a small, hard-to-reach lung lesion, radial EBUS helps Dr. Kunal Waghray guide instruments accurately to the target, significantly enhancing the chance of a definitive diagnosis.

Who Should Consider EBUS?

Patients with unexplained lymph node enlargement in the chest
Individuals with suspicious lung nodules on CT scans
Those needing lung cancer staging or restaging after treatment
Patients with possible lung infections or granulomatous diseases (e.g., tuberculosis or sarcoidosis)

With the combination of linear and radial EBUS, Dr. Kunal Waghray ensures you receive the most accurate biopsy, whether the lesion lies near the central airways or deep in the lung periphery.

EBUS: A Smart Diagnostic Revolution

Here’s why EBUS stands out:

Minimally Invasive: Avoids surgical cuts and lengthy hospital stays
Safe: Low risk of complications like bleeding or infection
Efficient: Accurate sampling of even small or hidden lesions
Quick Recovery: Most patients are home in under 24 hours

By blending linear EBUS’s strength in sampling central lymph nodes with radial EBUS’s finesse in addressing peripheral nodules, Dr. Kunal Waghray offers a comprehensive diagnostic toolkit unmatched in Hyderabad.

Book Your Appointment

Don’t wait for the early diagnosis to save lives. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kunal Waghray, a distinguished Interventional Pulmonologist in Hyderabad, who is recognized for advancing the use of both linear and radial EBUS techniques in the diagnosis and management of lung diseases. With compassionate expertise and modern techniques, you’ll receive world-class diagnostics and a clear plan moving forward.