Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) in the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease: experience of first 100 cases performed under conscious sedation with flexible bronchoscope.

Anne M O' MahonyLouise BurkeAlberto CavazzaMichael M MaherMarcus P KennedyMichael T Henry

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2021)

TBLC aids the diagnosis of ILD in the appropriate patient and may be an acceptable alternative to SLB with fewer complications. Further work on standardizing the procedure is required.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
systemic sclerosis
rheumatoid arthritis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
case report
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
risk factors
antiretroviral therapy
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome