Prospective Study of Sputum Induction, Gastric Washing, and Bronchoalveolar Lavage for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Patients Who Are Unable to Expectorate
Clinical Infectious Diseases2007Vol. 44(11), pp. 1415–1420
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Abstract
Use of 3 induced sputum samples was more sensitive than use of 3 gastric washings for diagnosis of tuberculosis in patients who could not expectorate spontaneously. Use of bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage did not increase diagnostic sensitivity. Samples could be collected in 1 day, allowing for faster diagnosis, faster initiation of treatment, and shorter hospital stay.
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