Unexpected diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis during bronchoscopy using radial probe endobronchial ultrasound

Conclusions: The incidence of unexpected diagnosis of tuberculosis during EBUS-GS was 3.2%. Even in patients suspected with lung cancer, healthcare workers in the bronchoscopy suite should consider high-grade respiratory precaution.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chung, H. S., Eom, J. S., Lee, J., Roh, J., Yoo, W., Kim, S., Bae, S. Tags: Interventional pulmonology Source Type: research