Utility of Elastography for Differentiating Malignant and Benign Lymph Nodes During EBUS-TBNA: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions:
Ultrasound elastography is useful in differentiating malignant and benign lymph nodes during endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration. However, elastography does not replace the requirement of lymph node aspiration.
Source: Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research
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