Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy and accessory techniques
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Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy and accessory techniques.
We reviewed the most important diagnostic procedures implemented by means of flexible bronchoscopy, including bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushing and biopsy, transbronchial lung biopsy and transbronchial needle aspiration. We reviewed the tools, techniques and potential complications of this examination.
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عنوان ژورنال: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition)
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2173-5115
DOI: 10.1016/j.rppnen.2012.02.002