Use of transbronchial cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease—a systematic review and cost analysis

Histological diagnosis by surgical lung biopsy for interstitial lung disease (ILD) is currently limited. Transbronchial cryobiopsy via flexible bronchoscope may this for more patients. The relative costs, diagnostic yields and safety of this approach and more traditional approaches have not been determined.To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of transbronchial cryobiopsy, forceps transbronchial biopsy and video assisted (VATS)...