Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) as a diagnostic tool in endobronchial lesions

Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) as a diagnostic tool in endobronchial lesions

Introduction: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) has revolutionized the way pulmonary lesions are diagnosed, especially when endobronchial involvement is suspected. We aimed to evaluate the role of FOB by comparing the efficacy of forceps biopsy, bronchial brushings, and bronchial washings indiv...

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Main Authors: Srikanti Raghu, Chaitanya Sravanthi Rachaputi, Laxmi Kumari Somisetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Subjects:
Endobronchial tumor
fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB)
lung cancer
tuberculosis (TB)
Online Access:http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2016;volume=5;issue=3;spage=173;epage=175;aulast=Raghu

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