Background: Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) can be indicated in diffuse
parenchymal lung diseases (DPLDs) when a confident noninvasive diagnosis cannot be …

Introduction Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is an accepted alternative to surgical
lung biopsy (SLB) for diagnosing diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD) that is less …

Background Early tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic is one of the critical steps to TB control.
GeneXpert MTB/RIF has been widely proven for a prompt TB diagnosis. The use of …

The past few years have signaled a major breakthrough on the management of idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Finally, we have drugs in our arsenal able to slow down the …

The evaluation of a patient with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) includes assessment of
clinical, radiological, and often histopathological data. There are currently no specific …

Surgical lung biopsy for ILD: higher volume centres may offer lower mortality, but data are
only suggestive–we need more research, including into lower risk alternatives to …

The diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) is frequently challenged by the presence of
nonspecific and nondiagnostic clinical, radiologic, and laboratory tests. This limitation has …

Background: Intubation with either an endotracheal tube or a rigid bronchoscope is
generally preferred to provide airway protection as well as to manage unpredictable …

Purpose Determining the cause of interstitial lung disease (ILD) remains challenging. While
surgical lung biopsy remains the gold standard approach, risks associated with it may be …

Background Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy is useful when diagnosing lung lesions.
However, prevention of associated bleeding complications is essential. This study aimed to …