Thrilled to see VERITAS out in @nejm.org today. Nav bronch noninferior to transthoracic needle biopsy for lung nodules 10-30 mm. Nav bronch made an accurate diagnosis in 79% vs. 73% for TTNB, with pneumothorax requiring chest tube and/or hospitalization in 1% vs. 12%, respectively.

This will be fun with a good group!

Great work by Samira Shojaee, Horiana Grosu, and crew. This is the third trial in a series including GRAVITAS (manual syringe vs gravity, PMID 31711990), manometry (routine manometry w/manual syringe vs not, 30772283). No method reduces discomfort - pick one and attend to your pt during aspiration.