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Endobronchial and transbronchial biopsy experience: A United Kingdom survey

Authors :
Andrew R L Medford
Janet Fallon
Source :
Thoracic Cancer. 8:291-295
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Wiley, 2017.

Abstract

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

Details

ISSN :
17597706
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Thoracic Cancer
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........32b4952ce2ced9da00120a8c0bef79e3
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1759-7714.12439