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ArticleJTCVS techniques2025

Pulmonary artery pressure via endobronchial ultrasound: A feasibility and safety study.

S Michael Goertzen, Joshua Boster, Georgie Eapen, Roberto Casal, Horiana Grosu, Mona Sarkiss, Jean-Bernard Durand, Zohra Ali, May Celestino, David Rice and 1 more

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S Michael GoertzenDepartments of Pulmonology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Joshua BosterDepartments of Pulmonology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Georgie EapenDepartments of Pulmonology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Roberto CasalDepartments of Pulmonology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Horiana GrosuDepartments of Pulmonology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Mona SarkissDepartments of Anesthesia, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Jean-Bernard DurandDepartments of Cardiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Zohra AliDepartments of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
May CelestinoDepartments of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
David RiceDepartments of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.
Reza MehranDepartments of Thoracic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, Tex.

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Abstract

Objectives: Pulmonary hypertension significantly influences perioperative outcomes in thoracic surgery. Right heart catheterization, the standard method to assess pulmonary artery pressure, is invasive and time-consuming. We aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of direct pulmonary artery pressure measurement through endobronchial ultrasound-guided puncture of the right pulmonary artery. Methods: Twenty patients underwent ultrasound-guided puncture of the right pulmonary artery using a 22-gauge needle under real-time ultrasound guidance. Systolic, diastolic, and mean pulmonary pressures were recorded via a pressure transducer. Procedural success and complications were assessed. Results: Pulmonary artery puncture was successfully completed in all 20 patients (100%). Mean systolic pulmonary pressure was 26.5 ± 7.6 mm Hg, mean diastolic pulmonary pressure was 16.4 ± 6.3 mm Hg, and mean pulmonary pressure was 20.7 ± 6.6 mm Hg. No complications, including bleeding, vessel injury, pneumothorax, or infection occurred. Conclusions: Endobronchial ultrasound guided puncture of the right pulmonary artery appears to be a safe and effective method for direct pulmonary artery pressure measurement, potentially improving preoperative risk assessment without additional procedural risks.

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endobronchial ultrasoundlobectomynon–small cell lung cancerpneumonectomypreoperative evaluationpulmonary hypertension

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