Transbronchial Lung Biopsy for Diffuse Pulmonary Deseases

Abstract

We have described a new techique of transbronchial biopsy of the lung by bronchofiberscope and the use of our technique in patients with diffuse diseases of the lung. Satisfactory pulmonary tissue for histology was obtained in 38 of 41 cases (92.7%). The only complication among the 41 patients was two hemoptysis. We have found that transbronchial lung biopsy has been helpful in the diagnosis of diffuse pulmonary disease.