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We review the current methods of bronchoscopic localization and treatment of radiographically occult lung cancer.
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The flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope is currently the standard tool for localization of radiographically occult carcinomas of the tracheobronchial tree.
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Recently, fluorescent compounds have been used to assist in localizing early lung cancers and in the treatment of radiographically occult carcinoma.
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The carcinomas in patients with a complete response were radiographically occult, were less than 3 cm2 in surface area, and appeared superficial at bronchoscopy.