Low bleeding rates following transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in unclassifiable interstitial lung disease.

John Taverner Carmen M Lucena Justin L GarnerChristopher M OrtonAndrew G NicholsonSujal R DesaiAthol U Wells Pallav L Shah

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2024)

TBLC has an acceptable safety profile in experienced hands. Radiological traction bronchiectasis and obesity increase the risk of significant bleeding following TBLC.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
systemic sclerosis
atrial fibrillation
rheumatoid arthritis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
cystic fibrosis
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
ultrasound guided
high fat diet induced
weight gain
adipose tissue
body mass index