Does rapid onsite cytology provided by a biomedical scientist (BMS) affect the diagnostic yield of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA)? A repeat audit of the experience of a UK general hospital.>

A. Ewence (Salisbury, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – EBUS
Session: EBUS
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 838
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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