Who are the candidates of Cryo-lung biopsy - Dr. Sheetu Singh Chest Specialist

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Who are the candidates of Cryo-lung biopsy?
Case selection

• ILD not diagnosed on basis of clinical and
  radiological characteristics

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Case selection

• 70 Y ex-smoker

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Case selection

• 30 Y female
• Joint pains
• CTD profile

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Case selection

• 30 Y female
• CTD profile -

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What investigations are required prior to
Cryo-lung biopsy?

• Essential
• Computed tomography (CT) of the chest
• Complete blood count and coagulation profile
• Serum creatinine
• Spirometry and pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram and echocardiography
• Desirable
• Diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO)
• Arterial blood gases
• Serology against human immunodeficiency virus
• and hepatitis B and C viruses