Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is a technique available to the bronchoscopists for
diagnosing a variety of lung pathology. Although commonly used for nonsurgical staging of …

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early
diagnosis and treatment are key to prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission …

Study objective To determine whether persons with asymptomatic bilateral hilar
lymphadenopathy (ABHL) and normal results of a physical examination should be observed …

Study objective: To assess the role of transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) in diagnosing
intrathoracic tuberculous lymphadenitis (TB-LA). Methods: In a tertiary referral center for …

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value of transbronchial
needle aspiration (TBNA) performed with a Wang 22-gauge cytology needle in patients with …

Background Mediastinoscopy is a good method to evaluate mediastinal lesions. We sought
to determine the current role of mediastinoscopy in the investigation of non-lung cancer …

The flexible bronchoscope is the most widely used invasive tool for diagnosis and treatment
of bronchopulmonary diseases. 1 Its ability to reach distal airways and lung parenchyma …

Background: Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) of intrathoracic lymph nodes has
been shown to be useful in the diagnosis and staging of bronchogenic carcinoma. The …

Lymph node tuberculosis (LNTB) is one of the most common extrapulmonary manifestations
of tuberculosis. A high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis of tuberculous …

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy allows inspection and biopsy of superficial airway structures,
typically including epithelium, basement membrane, and lamina propria. Thus, mucosal …