Novel ProCore 25 ‐gauge needle for endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration reduces the puncture time and frequency, with comparable diagnostic rate for mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy

ConclusionThe ProCore 25 ‐gauge needle gained a similar diagnostic yield with less puncture time and frequency compared with the 22‐gauge needle.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - January 27, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Li Yang, Ye Gu, Hai Wang, Dongmei Yu, Haiping Zhang, Hao Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research