A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Manual and Wall Suction in the Performance of Bronchoalveolar Lavage.

Background: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) may be performed using a hand-held syringe or wall suction.

Objectives: The aim was to study BAL volume and diagnostic yields based on BAL technique.

Methods: A total of 220 consecutive patients undergoing BAL at our center were included.