Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5955476 | Chest | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We have developed and validated OCT criteria for lung parenchyma and SPN with sensitivity and specificity > 95% in this ex vivo study. We anticipate that OCT could be a useful complementary imaging modality to confirm needle placement during TBNA to potentially increase diagnostic yield.
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Authors
Lida P. MD, PhD, Mari MD, Matthew B. BS, Eugene J. MD, Guillermo J. MD, PhD, Michael MD, FCCP, Colleen L. MD, FCCP, Alex MD, Melissa J. PhD,