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Table 3 Diagnostic yield by EBUS-GS according to lesion size

From: Radial probe endobronchial ultrasound using a guide sheath for peripheral lung lesions in beginners

Mean diameter, mm

No./Total (%)

<  20

22/47 (46.8)

20–30

59/73 (80.8)

>  30

65/80 (81.3)

Total

146/200 (73.0)

  1. Diagnostic yields were significantly different among patients with lesions < 20 mm, 20–30 mm, and > 30 mm in mean diameter (P < 0.001)