Integration of Cryobiopsies for ILD Diagnoses- Experience Based on 250 Biopsy Procedures.

Integration of Cryobiopsies for ILD Diagnoses- Experience Based on 250 Biopsy Procedures.

A retrospective study on safety and Diagnostic yield in using cryobiopsies as a Diagnostic tool in diagnosing patients under investigation for Interstitial lung diseases. This includes a registration of procedural techniques, complications ( pneumthorax, hemorrhage, exacerbation and mortalt), days admitted at the hospital, diagnoses and diagnostic yield.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >18years of age
• suspected of Interstitial lung Disease
• cryobiopsies performed.

Exclusion Criteria:

• FVC below 50% of predicted
• DLCO below 35%
• Body Mass Index (BMI) above 35
• pulmonary hypertension with a tricuspidal gradient above 40 mmHg
• other cardiac or other comorbidities that would increase the risk of complications