Lung biopsy through the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope.
Peripheral lung lesions are a difficult diagnostic problem. The technique of forceps lung biopsy through the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope provides potential access to the entire lung. Experience to date documents the procedure's safety and high yield of helpful information.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology*