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  • Peripheral lung lesions present diagnostic challenges.
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  • To assess the clinical utility of ultrathin bronchoscopy for diagnosing peripheral lung lesions.
  • To determine the diagnostic accuracy and optimal biopsy strategy.
  • To evaluate the safety and complication rates of the procedure.

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  • A retrospective analysis of 209 malignancies and benign lesions diagnosed using 2.8 mm ultrathin bronchoscopes.
  • Diagnostic rates were consistent across tumor sizes; 63% of malignancies and 39% of benign lesions were diagnosed on the first attempt.
  • Cumulative diagnostic rates reached 90% by the sixth biopsy attempt, with pneumothorax (1.5%) being the primary complication.

Impact:

  • Ultrathin bronchoscopy is a safe and reliable tool for obtaining pathological specimens from peripheral lung lesions.
  • It offers a high diagnostic yield, potentially becoming the preferred procedure for peripheral lesion diagnosis.
  • Minimally invasive diagnosis reduces patient morbidity and improves treatment planning.