Clinical applications of bronchoalveolar lavage

Clin Chest Med. 1987 Mar;8(1):15-26.

Abstract

The clinical applications of bronchoalveolar lavage are assessed in regard to its current place as an aid for the practicing physician in the management of individual patients.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchial Diseases / pathology*
  • Bronchial Diseases / therapy
  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis / pathology
  • Therapeutic Irrigation