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Table 2 Size of peripheral lung cancer and yield

From: Transbronchial catheter aspiration compared to forceps biopsy in the diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer

Diagnostic sensitivity (%) by:

Carcinoma, Size

Carcinoma, No.

Forceps biopsy (TBB)

Catheter aspiration (TBCA)

Combination (TBB/TBCA)

All,

38,3 ± 14,8 mm

48

44

75

81

Carcinoma ≤ 3 cm,

20,6 ± 6,5 mm

14

14

71

71

Carcinoma > 3 cm,

45,6 ± 10,4 mm

34

56

76

85