作者: Andrew C. Chang , Baskaran Sundaram , Douglas A. Arenberg
DOI: 10.1016/J.RCL.2012.05.001
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摘要: Diagnostic confirmation through tissue sampling plays a central role in managing patients with suspected lung malignancy. Tissue samples may be obtained various ways using bronchoscopy, computed tomography guidance, or surgery. Multidisciplinary discussion between members of the cancer care team is helpful assessing appropriateness and best place to sample that would establish both diagnosis correct stage disease safe manner.