Conference
Broncho-Alveolar Lavage and Lung Biopsy in Patients with Hematological Malignancy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Hematological malignancy patients receiving chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients experience considerable treatment related toxicities. Radiographic findings during febrile episodes present a therapeutic dilemma. Little is known about the trade-offs between diagnostic yield and risks for different diagnostic approaches in the investigation of lung lesions, namely …
Authors
Chellapandian D; Lehrnbecher T; Phillips B; Fisher BT; Zaoutis TE; Steinbach WJ; Beyene J; Sung L
Volume
124
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
December 6, 2014
DOI
10.1182/blood.v124.21.2628.2628
Conference proceedings
Blood
Issue
21
ISSN
0006-4971