The value of repeat radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy after initial non-diagnostic results in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions

The value of repeat radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy after initial non-diagnostic results in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions

Abstract Background Radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS)-guided transbronchial biopsy (TBB) is invaluable in the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs); however, in certain instances, the procedure has to be repeated because of initial non-diagnostic procedure(s). Little if any li...

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Main Authors: Chun-Ta Huang, Yi-Ju Tsai, Chao-Chi Ho, Chong-Jen Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Diagnosis
Endobronchial ultrasound
Peripheral pulmonary lesion
Radial probe
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0478-3

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