Bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, and tissue biopsy
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780199204854.003.180303_update_001
February 27, 2014: This chapter has been re-evaluated and remains up-to-date. No changes have been necessary.
Update:
New bronchoscopic techniques—description of fluorescence bronchosopy and narrow band imaging for early detection of lung cancer.
Endobronchial ultrasound techniques—(1) expanded discussion of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration, now the first line investigation for staging the mediastinum in lung cancer; (2) description of radial ultrasound.
Therapeutic bronchoscopy—updated discussion of usage in emphysema and asthma.
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