Bronchoscopic Cryobiopsy and Forceps Biopsy for the Diagnostic Evaluation of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease in Clinical Practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the contribution and safety of bronchoscopic cryobiopsy vs traditional forceps biopsy used in clinical practice for diagnosing diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD).

Patients and methods

We identified 271 patients who underwent bronchoscopic biopsy for DPLD at Mayo Clinic, MN (June 1, 2013, through September 30, 2017). Medical records were reviewed including prebiopsy clinical and radiographic impressions. Diagnostic yield was assessed in terms of a specific histologic pattern resulting in a diagnosis when combined with the clinical-radiologic context. Clinical utility was defined as a biopsy result deemed useful in patient management.

Results

The cohort included 120 cryobiopsy and 151 forceps biopsy cases with mean age 61±14 years

SUBMITTER: Koslow M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7560571 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature