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Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) The EBUS procedure is similar to a bronchoscopy except that it uses ultrasound technology to visualize structures in and around the bronchial tree or the lungs. This allows the physician to see beyond the bronchial wall to the diseased tissue, lymph nodes or lesions outside of the bronchial airways.
1 A rigid bronchoscopy is not done as often as a flexible bronchoscopy. 2  Brushings or biopsies of the bronchi and lungs can be taken through a bronchoscope. 3  During a bronchoscopy, the doctor may do an ultrasound scan of the bronchial tubes, lymph nodes next to the trachea and lung tissue. Remove items such as dentures because the bronchoscope may be put into the mouth. 2  A bronchoscopy can often be done in a hospital operating room or endoscopy suite on an outpatient basis. 3  The person may be drowsy and not be able to drive after the test, so they should arrange for a ride to and from the hospital.