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The systematic assessment of mediastinal anatomy and in particular lymph nodes gains increasing importance in malignant as well as in non-malignant diseases. However, the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer is the most frequent indication. Lung cancer is the fourth most prevalent form of cancer in Europe, with lung cancer making up the largest number of cancer-related deaths [1]. Between European countries there are variations in the incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer. These are reflected by differences in national health system policies, regional risk factors, disparities in human development and local cancer control measures [1]. International health systems are looking for more cost-effective and accurate tools for screening and diagnosing lung cancer and other respiratory diseases.
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Acknowledgements
ERS would like to thank the ERS EBUS task force, independent reviewers and all of the teaching faculty. The conception and development of this project is thanks to this very dedicated and voluntary group of international interventional pulmonology experts.
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Conflict of interest A. Farr and S. Dowsland are employees of the European Respiratory Society.
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