The value of bronchoscopy in patients with non ‐massive haemoptysis and a clear or benign computer tomogram scan

ConclusionFOB provides minimal value for identifying lung malignancies in patients with non ‐massive haemoptysis and a clear or benign CT scan irrespective of patient‐specific risk factors. Cost savings would be associated if physicians altered practice accordingly.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - December 10, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Avinash Aujayeb, Declan C Murphy, Karl Jackson, Robert Johnston, Sarah Welsh, Rebecca Webster, Rebecca Lapsley, Hussun ‐Ara Shah, Daniel Mitchell Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research