Electromagnetic Navigation

Electromagnetic navigation is a novel tool which aids the diagnostic yield of flexible bronchoscopy for peripheral lung lesions and mediastinal lymph nodes. The procedure is safe, effective, and easy and can be performed with or without the use of fluoroscopy. It plays a complementary role with endobronchial ultrasound. It is potentiallly a helpful tool in improving outcomes from interstitial brachytherapy and cyberknife therapy. Its upfront cost and that associated with the disposable LG could hinder its popularity. Emerging radiological tools, such as “Lung Mapping” may pose a challenge to the technology of EMN.