Sensitivity of Cytology Specimens From Bronchial Aspirate or Washing During Bronchoscopy in the Diagnosis of Lung Malignancies: An Update

摘要

In a retrospective study of 455 patients with lung malignancies (2011-2014), the sensitivity of cytology specimens from bronchial aspirate or washing collected during bronchoscopy was only 15%. Older series reported values around 45%, a difference explained mainly by the increasing prevalence of adenocarcinomas. Abandoning routine collection of bronchial cytology specimens during bronchoscopy could be considered.