Techniques of linear endobronchial ultrasound imaging.

Endobronchial ultrasound is a minimally invasive technique that has found its application in the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy, intrapulmonary tumors and lung cancer staging. This article is aimed at clarifying the steps in the technique of visualization of the intrathoracic vascular structures and lymph node stations on linear endobronchial ultrasound imaging.