Comparison of the diagnostic efficacy and complications of transbronchial biopsy in elderly and young patients

Gunay S., YILMAZ DEMİRCİ N., Sener M. U., Anar C., Sinici F. M. S., Achikgoz Z., ...More

TUBERKULOZ VE TORAKS-TUBERCULOSIS AND THORAX, vol.69, no.2, pp.153-159, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5578/tt.20219804
  • Journal Name: TUBERKULOZ VE TORAKS-TUBERCULOSIS AND THORAX
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-159
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Among bronchoscopic procedures, trans bronchial biopsy (TBB) is considered a high-risk procedure. In this study, we aimed to investigate the indications, diagnostic efficacy and complications of TBB in the elderly, which is accepted as a sensitive group.