POINT: Should BAL Be Routinely Performed in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? Yes
Chest
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2017 Nov;152(5):917-919.
doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.08.1173.
Epub 2017 Sep 21.
Authors
Athol U Wells
1
,
Maria A Kokosi
2
Affiliations
1
Interstitial Lung Disease Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England. Electronic address: rbhild@rbht.nhs.uk.
2
Interstitial Lung Disease Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, England.
PMID:
28943282
DOI:
10.1016/j.chest.2017.08.1173
No abstract available
Publication types
Editorial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / cytology*
Diagnostic Tests, Routine / standards*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnosis*