Transbronchial catheter aspiration compared to forceps biopsy in the diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>The usual procedure for obtaining material for histological analysis for the diagnosis of peripheral carcinoma of the lung is transbronchial forceps biopsy (TBB). Not widely spread is acquiring samples for cytological examination by t...

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Main Authors: Franke K-J, Nilius G, Ruhle K-H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/1/13