Endobronchial and transbronchial biopsy experience: A United Kingdom survey

Autor: Fallon, Janet, Medford, Andrew R.L.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Thoracic Cancer
ISSN: 1759-7714
1759-7706
Popis: Background Trainees are performing fewer bronchoscopies as a result of the increased use of endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration. Workforce planning and changes in trainee working patterns may also have compounded this situation. We investigated current trends in endobronchial biopsy (EBB) and transbronchial biopsy (TBB) training and competency in respiratory trainees and consultants across the United Kingdom. Methods We performed a national survey and received 131 online responses from 58 consultants and 73 registrars across 13 United Kingdom deaneries. Results A significant proportion (31%) of consultants, more than half of which were new consultants, had performed
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