RCT | Transbronchial needle aspiration combined with cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of mediastinal diseases.

Transbronchial needle aspiration combined with cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of mediastinal diseases: a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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NEW—Mediastinal cryobiopsy + standard EBUS-TBNA = significant improvement in diagnostic yield for mediastinal lesions. This combined approach is a valid first-line diagnostic tool for mediastinal diseases.

Study from Prof Felix Herth, & colleagues https://t.co/DGJCrKVDbI pic.twitter.com/cvG89hNIHS

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