Comparison of techniques for obtaining lower airway epithelial cells from children

Comparison of techniques for obtaining lower airway epithelial cells from children

Airway epithelial cells (AECs) are important in asthma as they are the first cells to encounter pathogens/allergens. In children, AECs can be obtained using a "blind" nonbronchoscopic technique through an endotracheal tube. However, due to the increasing use of laryngeal masks the number o...

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Main Authors: McNamara, P.S., Kicic, Anthony, Sutanto, E.N., Stevens, P.T., Stick, S.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD 2008
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Respiratory System
airway epithelial cells
bronchoscopy
brush biopsy
child
PROTECTED-SPECIMEN BRUSH
CYSTIC-FIBROSIS
ASTHMA
PNEUMONIA
SAFETY
BIOPSY
SIZE
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/76827

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/76827

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