Application of bronchoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral pulmonary lesions in China: a national cross-sectional study
Haidong Huang, Ning Wu, Sen Tian, Dongchen Shi, Changhui Wang, Guangfa Wang, Faguang Jin, Shiyue Li, Yuchao Dong, Michael Simoff, Qiang Li, Chong Bai
Abstract
Bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of PPLs has been carried out in most hospitals in China and yields in different hospitals and regions varied greatly. To date, only a few hospitals in China can develop therapeutic bronchoscopy for PPLs.
Topics & Concepts
BronchoscopyMedicineCross-sectional studyEndobronchial ultrasoundFlexible bronchoscopyEmergency medicineRadiologyPathologyLung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentTracheal and airway disordersPleural and Pulmonary Diseases