Delays in Diagnosis and Treatment in Patients Underwent Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

We found that approximately ¾ of the patients had a delay and this is not acceptable in real terms. Considering that the patient burden is increasing day by day, it is necessary to make a radical change in health care or a change in strategy in order to prevent delays. EBUS-TBNA, which is in the diagnosis delay subgroup, is less invasive and accelerates the process.