 Endoscopic ultrasound techniques are becoming more and more popular. The safety of these technologies has been demonstrated on multiple occasions. These minimally invasive trans-luminal techniques do not require general anesthesia and can be performed, rapidly, accurately and at low cost. Endobronchial ultrasound EBUS has been used by pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons primarily for the staging, diagnosis and management of lung cancer. Its efficacy and safety has been demonstrated in multiple studies. 