A pre-lung cancer clinic multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) and selection of endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) a first line investigation reduces time to diagnosis.

F. Khan (Dublin 24, Ireland)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Bronchoscopy: from stents to practical tips and tricks
Session: Bronchoscopy: from stents to practical tips and tricks
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 3805
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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