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Who Are the Candidates of Cryo-lung Biopsy - Dr. Sheetu Singh Chest Specialist Visit Our Website for more information - www.drsheetusingh.com<br>
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Who are the candidates of Cryo-lung biopsy? Case selection • ILD not diagnosed on basis of clinical and radiological characteristics
Case selection • 70 Y ex-smoker
Case selection • 30 Y female • Joint pains • CTD profile +
Case selection • 30 Y female • CTD profile -
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