Early acute rejection following lung transplantation can be safely detected and graded by transbronchial biopsy via bronchoscopy.

Bronchoscopy has been performed in infants ... or trans-bronchial biopsy specimens are to be obtained. Standard biopsy forceps cannot be passed through the 1.2-mm suction channel of the 3.4 ...

The following is a summary of “Diagnostic performance of shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for pleural-based and fissure-based pulmonary lesions,” published in the January 2025 issue of ...

Generally, it can take two to four days for biopsy results and a week or longer for the full bronchoscopy report. When you have a follow-up appointment with your healthcare provider, they will ...

Flexible bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure ... light source, cytology brushes, biopsy forceps, needle aspiration catheters, suction apparatus, supplemental oxygen, fluoroscopy (C-arm), pulse ...