J Formos Med Assoc
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The diagnostic yield of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for peripheral lung cancers is still limited. This study evaluated whether endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) may help localize and improve the diagnostic yield of bronchoscopic transbronchial lung biopsy in peripheral lung cancer. ⋯ Under EBUS guidance, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy in peripheral lung cancer by bronchoscopic examination was significantly improved without difference in the complication rate.