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The value of repeat radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsy after initial non-diagnostic results in patients with peripheral pulmonary lesions.

Chun-Ta HuangYi-Ju TsaiChao-Chi HoChong-Jen Yu
Published in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2017)
If clinically indicated, it is reasonable to repeat rEBUS-guided TBB after an initial non-diagnostic procedure as the diagnostic yield will be at least 50% and the side effect profile is favorable.
Keyphrases
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