Post-bronchoscopy pneumonia in patients suffering from lung cancer: Development and validation of a risk prediction score

Conclusions The incidence of post-bronchoscopy pneumonia in patients with lung cancer was not rare and associated with adverse effects on the clinical course. A simple 3-point predictive score identified patients with lung cancer at high risk of post-bronchoscopy pneumonia prior to the procedure.
Source: Respiratory Investigation - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research