Induced Sputum Versus Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Darwish, Atef M.; Rahman, Ahmed A.; Zahraan, Wafaa A.; Azab, Nourane Y.; Agha, Mohammed A.

doi:10.1378/chest.128.4_meetingabstracts.400s-b

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“…[2829] Prospective studies have shown that induced sputum is more cost-effective and has similar diagnostic yield as BAL for detecting TB. [3031] A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 100 subjects reported that although BAL had a higher yield as compared to induced sputum (65% vs. 45%), sputum examination was still useful and cost-effective. [32]…”

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Guidelines for diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy in adults: Joint Indian Chest Society/National College of chest physicians (I)/Indian association for bronchology recommendations

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Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is commonly performed by respiratory physicians for diagnostic as well as therapeutic purposes. However, bronchoscopy practices vary widely across India and worldwide. The three major respiratory organizations of the country supported a national-level expert group that formulated a comprehensive guideline document for FB based on a detailed appraisal of available evidence. These guidelines are an attempt to provide the bronchoscopist with the most scientifically sound as well as practical approach of bronchoscopy. It involved framing appropriate questions, review and critical appraisal of the relevant literature and reaching a recommendation by the expert groups. The guidelines cover major areas in basic bronchoscopy including (but not limited to), indications for procedure, patient preparation, various sampling procedures, bronchoscopy in the ICU setting, equipment care, and training issues. The target audience is respiratory physicians working in India and well as other parts of the world. It is hoped that this document would serve as a complete reference guide for all pulmonary physicians performing or desiring to learn the technique of flexible bronchoscopy.

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