Transbronchial biopsy is useful in predicting UIP pattern

Transbronchial biopsy is useful in predicting UIP pattern

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP), is a necessary feature pathologically or radiologically for the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The predictive value of transbronchial biopsy (TBB) in identifying UIP is currently...

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Main Authors: Tomassetti Sara, Cavazza Alberto, Colby Thomas V, Ryu Jay H, Nanni Oriana, Scarpi E, Tantalocco Paola, Buccioli Matteo, Dubini Alessandra, Piciucchi Sara, Ravaglia Claudia, Gurioli Christian, Casoni Gian, Gurioli Carlo, Romagnoli Micaela, Poletti Venerino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Bronchoscopy
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Interstitial lung diseases
Transbronchial biopsy
Usual interstitial pneumonia
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/96

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