Transbronchial Biopsy Guided by Low-Dose MDCT: A New Approach for Assessment of Solitary Pulmonary Nodules

Abstract

MDCT-guided transbronchial bronchoscopic biopsy is a promising and safe tool for the diagnostic pathway of solitary pulmonary nodules in previously undiagnosed patients. Image quality was sufficient with low-dose protocols, which resulted in low radiation exposure for patients and personnel.