Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer
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Zhongguo Fei Ai Za Zhi · May 2010
[Diagnostic value of transbronchial needle aspiration and endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer patients].
Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) and endobronchial ultrasound-guided TBNA (EBUS-TBNA) have been applied to the diagnosis for mediastinal lymph nodes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical value and safety of TBNA and EBUS-TBNA on hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes of lung cancer patients. ⋯ TBNA and EBUS-TBNA were proved to be safe procedure with a high yield for the diagnosis ofhilar and mediastinal lymph nodes in lung cancer patients.
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Zhongguo Fei Ai Za Zhi · May 2010
[Estimation and projection of lung cancer incidence and mortality in China].
The aim of this study is to analyze lung cancer epidemiological trend and estimate lung cancer burden in China. ⋯ Lung cancer is one of major health issues in China and the burden is getting serious. Ageing population is main cause for increasing incidence and mortality of lung cancer. Effective cancer prevention and control is imperative. Especially, tobacco control should be carried out in statewide.