Retrieval of histology specimens

Schematic representation shows histology specimen retrieval by 19-gauge TBNA. The 19-gauge needle is advanced over the 21-gauge needle, which is used as an obturator.

Reproduced with permission from Minai, OA, Dasgupta, A, Mehta, AC. Transbronchial needle aspiration of central and peripheral lesions. In: Bolliger, CT, Mathur, PN (Eds), Progress in Respiratory Research-Interventional Bronchoscopy. Karger, Basel, Switzerland, 1999.

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