Oncology & Staging

Peripheral Biopsy Techniques: Conventional & Cryobiopsy

Integrates lesion characterization, tool selection, rEBUS/fluoro targeting, cryobiopsy protocols, complication avoidance, and yield optimization pearls.

Peripheral lesions • Cryobiopsy • Yield optimizationReading time · 34mWord count · 3,727

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Exam mapping & scope

This chapter maps to the AABIP/IP board domains covering diagnostic bronchoscopy for central and peripheral pulmonary lesions and diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPILD). We synthesize technique selection, step-by-step performance, troubleshooting, safety, and evidence for: (1) conventional bronchoscopic sampling (forceps biopsy, brushing, washing, transbronchial needle aspiration [TBNA]) and (2) transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) in ILD.

Focus this round

  • Tool sequencing
  • Complication prevention
  • Quality metrics

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