A Study on the applicability of transbronchial needle aspiration in the diagnosis of lung cancer

초록

TBNA is a safe technique that can significantly increase the diagnostic yield in peribronchial or submucosal lesions over that of forceps biopsy alone. It can be beneficial for suspected small cell carcinoma and metastatic lesions. To obtain the maximal diagnostic yield, TBNA should be combined with the forceps biopsy.