Lung cancer . 3: Fluorescence bronchoscopy: clinical dilemmas and research opportunities

Thorax. 2003 Mar;58(3):266-71. doi: 10.1136/thorax.58.3.266.

Abstract

Recent developments in the detection of pre-invasive lesions of the large airways by fluorescence bronchoscopy are reviewed and the clinical and biological implications discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Carcinoma in Situ / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Fluorescence
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*