A technique of obtaining a specimen of the lung parenchyma by using flexible forceps positioned distally through the working channel of the bronchoscope is referred to as:
a. an endobronchial biopsy.
b. bronchial brushing.
c. transbronchial needle aspiration.
d. a transbronchial biopsy.
ANS: D
Transbronchial biopsy (TBBx) is a technique of obtaining a specimen of the lung parenchyma by using flexible forceps positioned distally through the working channel of the bronchoscope.
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