Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (EMN) is a platform that has been
used to diagnose peripheral pulmonary nodules for over 10 years. The basic
components of EMN consist of planning software, a location board that emit low
frequency electromagnetic waves, computed tomography scan used to reconstruct a
three dimensional map, a sensor and computer integration. There is a disparity between
reports of diagnostic accuracy of the navigational platforms. This chapter discusses
technical aspects of the procedure in addition to review the literature on diagnostic
accuracy of ENB, inherent limitations to diagnostic accuracy and methods to increase
yield. Also discussed are other applications of ENB in addition to future directions of
ENB.
Keywords: Bronchoscopy, Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, Solitary
pulmonary nodule.
