Novin Nikbakhsh1, Masomeh Bayani2, Sepideh Siadati3. 1. Dept. of Surgery, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. 2. Infectious and Tropical Disease Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. 3. Dept. of Pathology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Sputum smear staining for acid-fast bacilli is initial approach to the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) but more than 50% of cases are sputum smear-negative. This study was aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) guided bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in patients suspected to have tuberculosis. METHODS: This prospective cross-sectional study was carried out on 290 sputum smear-negative patients who were clinically suspicious for PTB in 2006-12. All patients were subjected to FOB andBAL, then BAL specimens stained and cultured. RESULTS: Of the 290 patients, 173 cases (59.7%) were men and 117 cases (40.3%) were women with the age of 52.6±19.1 years (ranged 20-76 years). Of the total 290 BAL specimens, 110 specimens (38%) were positive for acid-fast bacilli. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV was 60%, 91%, 89% and 64%, respectively. Also, LR (+) and LR (-) was 64.6% and 0.44%, respectively. CONCLUSION: FOB guided BAL is a reliable, rapid and useful method for establishing the diagnosis of smear negative PTB with minimal complications.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Sputum smear staining for acid-fast bacilli is initial approach to the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) but more than 50% of cases are sputum smear-negative. This study was aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) guided bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in patients suspected to have tuberculosis. METHODS: This prospective cross-sectional study was carried out on 290 sputum smear-negative patients who were clinically suspicious for PTB in 2006-12. All patients were subjected to FOB andBAL, then BAL specimens stained and cultured. RESULTS: Of the 290 patients, 173 cases (59.7%) were men and 117 cases (40.3%) were women with the age of 52.6±19.1 years (ranged 20-76 years). Of the total 290 BAL specimens, 110 specimens (38%) were positive for acid-fast bacilli. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV was 60%, 91%, 89% and 64%, respectively. Also, LR (+) and LR (-) was 64.6% and 0.44%, respectively. CONCLUSION: FOB guided BAL is a reliable, rapid and useful method for establishing the diagnosis of smear negative PTB with minimal complications.
Authors: Sooim Sin; Seungchul Han; Yeon Joo Lee; Young-Jae Cho; Jong Sun Park; Ho Il Yoon; Choon-Taek Lee; Jae Ho Lee Journal: Sci Rep Date: 2021-04-13 Impact factor: 4.379