Investigation of the flexibility of bronchoscopes

Investigation of the flexibility of bronchoscopes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>For transbronchial biopsy of peripheral pulmonary lesions manouevering the biopsy instrument into acutely angulated subsegmental ostia is frequently problematic. The aim of the present study was to compare the stiffness of various bio...

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Main Authors: Franke K-J, Bruckner C, Nilius G, Ruhle K-H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Transbronchial biopsy
lung cancer
angulation of biopsy instruments
needle aspiration
catheter aspiration
cryobiopsy
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/16/9/420

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http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/16/9/420

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