| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5955580 | Chest | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This meta-analysis shows that the diagnostic yield of guided bronchoscopic techniques is better than that of traditional transbronchial biopsy. Although the yield remains lower than that of TTNA, the procedural risk is lower. Guided bronchoscopy may be an alternative or be complementary to TTNA for tissue sampling of PN, but further study is needed to determine its role in the evaluation of peripheral pulmonary lesions.
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Authors
Jessica S MD, Paul J. PhD, Gerard A. MD, FCCP,