[Application of transbronchial cryobiopsy in the diagnosis of postoperative complications after lung transplantation: a report of 6 cases]

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi. 2023 Jan 12;46(1):34-39. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20220411-00301.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of transbronchial cryobiopsy (TBCB) after lung transplantation. Methods: The clinical characteristics, TBCB procedure, diagnosis and treatment, and outcomes of lung transplant recipients of 6 patients (all male, aged 33-67 years) with TBCB in China-Japan Friendship Hospital from May to November 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: Among the 6 patients diagnosed by TBCB, there were 2 cases of organizing pneumonia, 1 acute cellular rejection, 1 antibody-mediated rejection, and 1 bronchiolitis obliterans, and 1 diffuse alveolar damage. After the clinical diagnosis was confirmed, the condition improved after adjustment of the treatments followed. There were no serious complications related to the TBCB procedure. Conclusion: TBCB is valuable and relatively safe in the diagnosis of complications after lung transplantation, but the indications need to be strictly controlled.

目的: 探讨肺移植术后行经支气管冷冻肺活检(transbronchial cryobiopsy,TBCB)的有效性和安全性。 方法: 回顾性分析2021年5—11月,中日友好医院肺移植术后行TBCB患者6例(均为男性,年龄33~67岁)的临床特征、TBCB操作过程、诊疗经过及转归。 结果: 依据TBCB诊断的6例患者中,有2例机化性肺炎,1例急性细胞性排斥反应,1例抗体介导的排异反应,1例闭塞性细支气管炎,1例弥漫性肺泡损伤。在临床诊断明确后调整后续治疗,病情均好转,均未发生与介入操作相关的严重并发症。 结论: TBCB在肺移植术后并发症诊断中是有价值和相对安全的,但需要严格把握适应证。.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biopsy / methods
  • Bronchoscopy / adverse effects
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial* / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial* / etiology
  • Lung Transplantation* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Retrospective Studies