Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy: Associated complications

Conclusion The most frequent complication of TBC was pneumothorax, although rapidly reversible. There was a positive association between pneumothorax and the presence of pleura in the biopsy samples as well as between bleeding and increased BMI. More studies about TBC complications are needed to improve the selection of the candidates for this procedure.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research