Diagnostic performance of 19 ‐gauge endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS‐TBNA) in suspected lymphoma: a prospective cohort study

ConclusionDiagnostic performance of 19G EBUS ‐TBNA appears similar to standard 22G needle in detection and definitive diagnosis of lymphoma. Further invasive testing remains necessary following non‐diagnostic EBUS‐TBNA procedures.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - April 18, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Christopher E. Lim, Daniel P. Steinfort, Louis B. Irving Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research