We assessed the diagnostic yield of EBUS-guided transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-TBMC) compared with EBUS-transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in patients with suspected mediast...

1. Transbronchial biopsy performed with a cryoprobe demonstrated a significantly higher diagnostic yield compared to conventional forceps biopsy in patients undergoing evaluative bronchoscopy. 2. Cryobiopsy produced larger and higher-quality tissue samples with less crush artifact without increasing rates of major bleeding, respiratory failure, or pneumothorax requiring intervention. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Transbronchial

Jeffrey Thiboutot, MD, discussed efficacy advantages seen in the trial at ATS 2026.

In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or mas...

In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or masses, recent lung transplant, and diffuse parenchymal lung disease.

In a new study published in JAMA, the diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung biopsy was significantly higher when using a cryoprobe versus forceps in a group of patients with pulmonary nodules or masses, recent lung transplant, and diffuse parenchymal lung disease.

And randomized trial shows safety is on par

Background: Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders with complex etiologies and nonspecific clinical manifestations, often requ...

Lung biopsy has traditionally played a fundamental role in addressing diagnostic uncertainty and guiding management of fibrotic interstitial lung disease (fILD). Multiple lung biopsy procedures are available for evaluation of fILD, including bronchoscopic techniques such as transbronchial biopsy and …