Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy and accessory techniques.
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چکیده
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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista portuguesa de pneumologia
دوره 18 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012