INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL DIAGNOSTIC METHOD

  • Vytautas Ankudavičius LSMU MA Pulmonologijos klinika
  • Marius Žemaitis LSMU MA Pulmonologijos klinika
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37499/PIA.1700
Keywords: flexible bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsy, endobronchial ultrasound, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, cryobiopsy, endobronchial biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushings

Abstract

Bronchoscopy is a modern, safe endoscopic diagnostic method enabling assessment of lower respiratory tract structures and collection of samples for cytological, histological, and microbiological analyses. This article discusses the main techniques of interventional pulmonology, including flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy, and cryobiopsy. It reviews their diagnostic value, potential adverse events, common indications, and contraindications.

How to Cite
1.
Ankudavičius V, Žemaitis M. INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL DIAGNOSTIC METHOD [Internet]. PIA 2025 Jun.;9(1):45-51.[cited 2025 Jul. 4 ] Available from: http://pia.pulmoalerg.lt/index.php/PIA/article/view/1700
Issue
Vol 9 No 1 (2025): Pulmonology and Allergology
Section
Pulmonology and allergology