Randomized Trial of Endobronchial Ultrasound–guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration under General Anesthesia versus Moderate Sedation

Rationale: Data about the influence of the type of sedation on yield, complications, and tolerance of endobronchial ultrasound–guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) are based mostly on retrospective studies and are largely inconsistent.Objectives: To determine whether the type of sedation influences the diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA, its complication rates, and patient tolerance.Methods: Patients referred for EBUS-TBNA were...