Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is performed via bronchoscopy, typically under conscious sedation. It plays a crucial role in the differential diagnosis of lung disease, because it provides valuable information about the lung parenchyma, including cellular composition, the presence of microorganisms, and cytological features. Furthermore, BAL has therapeutic applications and is widely used in medical research. However, careful patient selection is required, because the diagnostic yield may vary and the procedure has inherent risks.
Source: Korean Journal of Medicine
Authors: Daegeun Lee, Jin-Young Huh
Institution: Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Chung-Ang University
OpenAlex ID: W4405170248