Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease.

Joseph Keenan, Elliot Backer, Heidi Gibson, Roy Cho, H Erhan Dinçer
Author Information
  1. Joseph Keenan: Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Minnesota University, Minnesota, USA.
  2. Elliot Backer: Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Minnesota University, Minnesota, USA.
  3. Heidi Gibson: Division of Cardiopulmonary Services, Minnesota University, Minnesota, USA.
  4. Roy Cho: Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Minnesota University, Minnesota, USA.
  5. H Erhan Dinçer: Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Minnesota University, Minnesota, USA.

Abstract

Transbronchial cryoprobe lung biopsy (TBCLB) have recently been introduced as a safe diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases. While we do not enough evidence its role and place as a diagnostic procedure, the technique has been adopted by many centers. In spite of expanding body of literature, there are variations in patient selection and procedural aspect of the procedure. It has been established as a safe procedure if safety measures are practiced. Diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases continuous to be challenging. Surgical lung biopsy considered as gold standard but its morbidity and mortality limit its utilization in every case. Multidisciplinary medical decision is a validated team work effort when approaching patients with interstitial lung disease.

MeSH Term

Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Cryopreservation
Humans
Lung
Lung Diseases, Interstitial

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