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Endoscopy 2006; 38: 110-113
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-946669
Invited papers
EUS & EBUS in pulmonary medicine
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Towards complete endoscopic staging of the mediastinum?

R. Rintoul1
  • 1Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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26 June 2006 (online)

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Introduction

Accurate staging of the mediastinum is a critical part of the management for newly diagnosed cases of lung cancer. It is well recognised in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that stage at presentation is the main determinant of survival. Furthermore, the degree of spread will determine the most appropriate and optimal treatment strategy. NSCLC usually metastasises initially via the lymphatic system to locoregional lymph nodes (hilar and mediastinal) and subsequently to distant organs by haematogenous spread.

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Dr Robert C Rintoul

Consultant Respiratory Physician

Department of Thoracic Oncology

Papworth Hospital

Cambridge CB3 8RE

UK

Phone: +44 1480 364342

Fax: +44 1480 364331

Email: robert.rintoul@papworth.nhs.uk

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