Hemothorax as a complication of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy

Abstract

Key message There are more complications in transbronchial lung cryobiopsy than in a conventional transbronchial lung biopsy. Respiratory endoscopists should be aware of the potential complications, including rare complications such as hemothorax.

Keywords

• computed tomography
• hemothorax
• intravascular lymphoma
• transbronchial lung cryobiopsy