Transbronchial cryobiopsy in interstitial lung disease

Conclusions: In fibrosing ILD, TCB contributes to a conclusive clinical diagnosis in about 70%. In case of inconclusive findings SLB remains an optional step up procedure leading to a conclusive diagnosis in nearly all cases. Modifications of the TCB procedure can reduce complication rates. There may be a relevant risk of procedure-associate exacerbations with potentially lethal outcome.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hagmeyer, L., Theegarten, D., Treml, M., Pietzke-Calcagnile, A., Herkenrath, S. D., Randerath, W. J. Tags: Rare ILD/DPLD Source Type: research