Clinical application of targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) utilizing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in Thoracic Surgery ICU patients with suspected pulmonary infections

The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) in identifying pathogens from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in thoracic surgery ICU patients, offering additional diagnostic methods for clinical practice.