TABLE 3.
Granuloma detection rate, sensitivity and final diagnoses by group
| EBUS (n = 185) | EUS‐B (n = 173) | |
|---|---|---|
| Granuloma detection rate, no. (%, 95% CI) | 130 (70, 63–76) | 118 (68, 61–75) |
| Sensitivity for diagnosing sarcoidosis, % (95% CI) | 78 (71–84) | 82 (74–87) |
| Final diagnosis at 6 months after randomization, no. (%) | ||
| Sarcoidosis | 165 (89) | 141 (82) |
| Lymphoma | 4 (2) | 3 (2) |
| Lung cancer | 2 (1) | 5 (3) |
| Post‐inflammation/reactive nodal disease | 8 (4.5) | 13 (7) |
| Tuberculosis | 0 | 2 (1) |
| Other | 6 (3.5) | 5 (3) |
| Unknown | 0 | 4 (2) |
Abbreviations: EBUS, endobronchial ultrasound; EUS, endoscopic ultrasound; 95%CI, 95% confidence interval