Safety and diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy by flexible bronchoscopy using laryngeal mask airway in diffuse and localized peripheral lung diseases: A single-center retrospective analysis of 326 cases

Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the use of LMA during TBLC by flexible bronchoscopy allows for a convenient port of entry, adequate airway support and effective endoscopic management of intrabronchial haemorrhage especially with the use of occlusion balloon.

Source: Lung India - March 2, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Manoj Kumar Goel Ajay Kumar Gargi Maitra Balkar Singh Sunita Ahlawat Priti Jain Neeraj Garg RK Verma Source Type: research