Diagnostic Yield of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytological Smears and Cell Blocks: A Single-Institution Experience.
Conclusions: EBUS-TBNA had a high diagnostic yield and was safe in the diagnosis of lung cancer and sarcoidosis. It was most informative when cytology and histology were combined. The informative value of EBUS-TBNA histology increased with our experience.
PMID: 30344250 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Žemaitis M, Musteikienė G, Miliauskas S, Pranys D, Sakalauskas R Tags: Medicina (Kaunas) Source Type: research
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