Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy under real‐time radial EBUS: First report on a novel twist of the classical technique

Abstract

Abstract Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is a relatively new technique for obtaining lung biopsies, known for being the least invasive method while offering a high diagnostic yield, a favourable safety profile, and a significant reduction in morbidity, mortality, and hospital stay length compared to surgical lung biopsy. Radial‐EBUS (r‐EBUS) represent a cornerstone modality for accessing ‘invisible’ peripheral pulmonary lesions. However, a major drawback of these techniques is the lack of ‘real‐time’ visualization of the biopsy being obtained. In this case report, we present a young woman who was referred to us with a cough, haemoptysis, and a non‐resolving lung consolidation. She underwent TBLC under real‐time rEBUS guidance. This clinical case demonstrates that, in specific clinical scenarios, TBLC with real‐time rEBUS is an excellent diagnostic tool.

Keywords

• interventional pulmonology
• radial EBUS
• transbronchial lung cryobiopsy