Diagnostic yield
| EBUS- TBNA using 21 gauge needle | EBUS- TBNA using 22 gauge needle | |
| Total patients | 28 | 44 |
| Histology core samples available | 26(92.8%) | 23(52.2%) |
| Histological opinion possible | 19(67.8%) | 10(22.7%) |
| Final diagnosis possible | 21(75%) | 35(79.5%) |
| Diagnosis on histology only | 8(28.5%) | 4(9%) |
| Diagnosis on cytology only | 1(3.5%) | 26(59%) |