Diagnostic value of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay combined with endobronchial ultrasonography with a guide sheath for peripheral nodular pulmonary tuberculosis
The diagnostic accuracy of the combined Xpert MTB/RIF assay and EBUS-GS was significantly better than that of other conventional tests. Hence, this novel technique can be routinely applied for diagnosing and managing peripheral nodular PTB.
Authors
- Hao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-6498)
- Qin Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9989-3413)
- Lihong Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0168-8252)
- Yan Yong
- Xiaoqin Ran
Institutions
- Integrated Chinese Medicine (China) (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09901-0
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68
Funders
- Health Commission of Zhejiang Province