Diagnostic Accuracy of Bronchoscopy Procedures: Definitions, Pearls, and Pitfalls. Issue 4 (31st October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gonzalez, Anne V.; Ost, David E.; Shojaee, Samira
• Is Part Of: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology. Volume 29:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 290
• Page End: 299
• Publication Date: 2022-10-31
• Subjects: diagnostic accuracy -- sensitivity -- specificity -- diagnostic yield -- bronchoscopy; Bronchoscopy -- Periodicals; Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Lung Diseases -- surgery -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Bronchi; Bronchoscopy; Lungs -- Diseases; Periodicals; 616.23
• DOI: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000892
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1944-6586

Abstract

Abstract : The field of diagnostic bronchoscopy has developed at an accelerated pace. Certain limitations have plagued the evaluation of advanced bronchoscopy techniques, including the use of inconsistently defined measures of diagnostic accuracy, and confusion around the definition of "diagnostic yield." This methodological review outlines standard measures of diagnostic accuracy and highlights how these differ from "diagnostic yield." We draw examples from the interventional bronchoscopy literature to illustrate key concepts and potential pitfalls.