Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
At AOA体育平台 we provide a private endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) service. One of our world class specialists will see you at our private state-of-the-art clinic near Harley Street. Why wait? Start your treatment journey today.
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What is it for?
Examination and tissue biopsy of the lungs
Overview
Endobronchial ultrasound allows your specialist to collect tissue samples and check the condition of your lungs for any abnormalities.
Your specialist may suggest you have an endobronchial ultrasound so they can:
- Diagnose conditions such as cancer, sarcoidosis or tuberculosis
- Investigate any abnormalities that have shown up on your scans, such as a CT
- Assess the size and stage of any tumours more accurately
- Check if any tumours have spread or progressed to your lymph nodes
An endobronchial ultrasound is a same day procedure that takes place in one of our private, state-of-the-art endoscopy suites near Harley Street.
By choosing AOA体育平台, you鈥檒l get a more compassionate and connected kind of care, from enhanced pre-admission through to aftercare and follow up.
Contact us today, so you can start your treatment journey and get back to the life you love.
Why choose AOA体育平台
Excellence in one place
AOA体育平台, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We鈥檒l be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it鈥檚 your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing AOA体育平台 means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That鈥檚 why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our .
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you鈥檙e paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more .
FAQs
At AOA体育平台 an endobronchial ultrasound is a same-day procedure that normally takes around 45 minutes.
Your specialist will offer you medication to help you sleep and relax before the procedure.
They will also use a local anaesthetic spray to numb your vocal chords and windpipe to make you feel more comfortable.
Your specialist begins the procedure by gently placing a thin, camera-tipped flexible tube, called a bronchoscope into your lungs or upper digestive system via your mouth and windpipe.
During the procedure, the bronchoscope relays high-quality images of your tissues to a nearby computer screen.
The bronchoscope can be used with an attachment to help your specialist take a tissue sample (biopsy).
Your specialist will check the airways of the lungs, nearby lymph nodes and take small tissue samples (biopsies) if necessary.
After the procedure, your care team will take you to the recovery suite so they can safely monitor you while you wake up.
An endobronchial ultrasound is an advanced way to check the condition of your lungs, lymph nodes and surrounding structures.
It allows your specialist to look in detail at your organs and take samples (biopsies) of any tissue that looks cancerous or abnormal, so they can treat it early on.
Endobronchial ultrasound can also diagnose hard to reach tumours including ones located next to the bronchus (airway between the lung and windpipe).
Having an endobronchial ultrasound speeds up diagnosis so your specialist can start your treatment sooner.
After your investigation you will recover in the comfort of AOA体育平台 Endoscopy Unit, until the sedative has worn off. This includes nothing by mouth (eating or drinking) for 1-hour post procedure.
For twenty four hours after, you must not drive or operate machinery.
Because an endobronchial ultrasound is minimally invasive you should be back to normal after 24 hours.
Most people find they can go back to work and carry on with normal activities soon after the procedure.
Please discuss any concerns you may have with your consultant.
Your throat may feel a little bit sore for a day or two after the procedure and you may feel a little bit sleepy for a few hours immediately after.
You鈥檒l need to wait a few hours before you eat or drink because your throat will be numb from the anaesthetic spray.
Your care team will advise you on how you can look after yourself following your endobronchial ultrasound.
At AOA体育平台, the specialists who carry out the endobronchial ultrasound are experts in their field.
During your same day procedure your dedicated care team will look after you and make sure you have everything you need.
The 45 minutes procedure will take place in one of our private state-of-the-art endoscopy theatres near Harley Street.
To make you feel more comfortable while you鈥檙e with us, we offer extra touches like a personalised food menu and concierge service.
Once you鈥檙e ready to leave AOA体育平台, we鈥檒l give you advice to follow to make sure you recover safely at home.
If you need transportation home after the procedure we can arrange a taxi for you.