Table 2 Procedural details
Ultrathin bronchoscopy (n = 20) | Standard size bronchoscopy (n = 20) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Biopsy method, No. (%) | |||
Forceps | 14 (70.0) | 10 (50.0) | 0.33 |
Brushing | 14 (70.0) | 18 (90.0) | 0.23 |
Washing | 20 (100) | 19 (95.0) | 0.99 |
Combination of all three methods | 12 (60.0) | 7 (35.0) | 1 |
Combination of two methods | 4 (20.0) | 12 (60.0) | 0.99 |
Washing only | 4 (20.0) | 1 (5.0) | 1 |
Lesion reached, No. (%)a | 12 (60.0) | 13 (65.0) | 0.99 |
Lesion moved, No. (%)a | 4 (20.0) | 7 (35.0) | 0.48 |