In ILD, a step-up diagnostic strategy vs. immediate surgical biopsy reduced need for unexpected chest tube drainage.
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Abstract
Kalverda KA, Ninaber MK, Wijmans L, et al. <b>Transbronchial cryobiopsy followed by as-needed surgical lung biopsy versus immediate surgical lung biopsy for diagnosing interstitial lung disease (the COLD study): a randomised controlled trial.</b> Lancet Respir Med. 2024;12:513-522. 38640934.
Medical subject headings
- Chest Tubes
- Drainage
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial