2020
DOI: 10.33590/emjrespir/20-00053
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Cryobiopsy In Flexi-Rigid Pleuroscopy in a Region with Low Mesothelioma Prevalence

Abstract: Background: The use of conventional flexible forceps during flex-rigid pleuroscopy can be challenging when sampling hard and thickened pleura. Pleuroscopic cryobiopsy is an emerging field, with various early studies demonstrating good yield and minimal complications. Objectives: To review the authors’ early experience of pleuroscopic cryobiopsy in their centre and highlight its utility in the diagnosis of mesothelioma. Method: Six cases of undiagnosed pleural effusion that underwent pleuroscopic cryobiopsy v… Show more

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