| 1st Period (17.9.2008–31.12.2009)–22G Needle | 2nd Period (2.1.2011–23.4.2013)–21G Needle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total EBUS Procedures | 122 | 413 |
| Diagnosis of malignancy | 69 | 165 |
| Both histo/cyto same cell types(include NSCC) | 29(42%) | 39(24%) |
| Needle core histology confirm cell type (excl NSCC) | 47(68%) | 144(87%) |
| Needle core histology with cell type morphology (incl NSCC) | 63(91%) | 154(93%) |
| Needle washing cytology with cell type morphology (excl NSCC) | 20(30%) | 46(28%) |
| Needle washing cytology with cell type morphology (incl NSCC) | 52(80%) | 121(73%) |