Risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax based on location of transbronchial biopsy: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Transbronchial lung biopsy (TBB) is a commonly performed procedure to obtain parenchymal lung tissue during bronchoscopy. Pneumothorax is among the most common serious complications of TBB. The objective of this study was to assess whether location of TBB correlated with development of post-procedural pneumothorax. We also sought to identify additional risk factors associated with pneumothorax development. This was a single-centre, retrospective cohort study. All TBB performed between 2010 and 2020 underwent subsequent chart review. The primary outcome was radiologist reported pneumothorax on post-procedure chest x-ray. Multivariable logistic regression model was created with included variables chosen a priori based on clinical significance.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ishak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9926766 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature