Introduction: Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is increasingly being used as an
alternative to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) biopsy to establish the …

Thanks to the experience gained through the improvement of video-assisted thoracoscopic
surgery (VATS) technique, and the enhancement of surgical instruments and high-definition …

Background: This guideline addresses the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). It
represents a collaborative effort among the American Thoracic Society, Japanese …

Background: This document provides clinical recommendations for the diagnosis of
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It represents a collaborative effort between the American …

Importance The use of intercostal nerve block (ICNB) analgesia with local anesthesia is
common in thoracic surgery. However, the benefits and safety of ICNB among adult patients …

OBJECTIVES Thoracoscopic surgery using internal intercostal nerve block, vagal block and
targeted sedation without endotracheal intubation is a promising technique for selected …

Objectives Surgical lung biopsy plays an important role in providing pathologic results, thus
complementing the diagnostic rationale for suspected interstitial lung diseases. We …

In 1963, the first bronchoscopic lung biopsy was performed. Less than 10 years later, the
technique of transbronchial lung biopsy using a flexible bronchoscope was introduced into …

The lung biopsy in interstitial lung disease (ILD) represents an important diagnostic step
when the clinical and radiological data are insufficient for a firm diagnosis. A growing body …

In recent years, non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery (NIVATS) strategies are
gaining popularity worldwide. The main goal of this surgical practice is to achieve an overall …