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Brush biopsy, bronchial lavage and biopsy were applied in 51 patients with endoscopically visible growth. All the three techniques in combination achieved positive histological proof in 45 patients (88.2%) The remaining six required supraclavicular node biopsy or repeat bronchoscopy. Diagnostic yield of endoscopy procedure is enhanced by combining the three techniques.
