Comparison of the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsies by forceps and cryoprobe in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Background. Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) in the diagnosis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) has shown a promising yield in recent times, with low post-procedural mortality and morbidity. Objectives. To compare the yield of TBLC and conventional transbronchial forceps lung biopsy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2023-09-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/ajtccm/article/view/799 |