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Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC)
Transbronchial cryobiopsy (TBLC) can be considered when clinical and high-resolution CT findings of interstitial lung disease suggest an unclear type and histological evidence is needed to support diagnosis and stratification. The decision is influenced by lesion distribution, lung function and como
24-72h
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Approx. $2,100
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Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC) is performed
TBLC is a bronchoscopic sampling method. It can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia with the support of the anesthesiology department, and airway balloon occlusion can be used as appropriate. Usually, under imaging and fluoroscopic monitoring, the cryoprobe is sent to the target airway for short-term cryofreezing, so that the lung tissue is taken out with the probe to obtain a larger pathological specimen; then, bleeding is evaluated and compression or hemostasis is performed. Postoperative monitoring of respiration and imaging aims to obtain representative tissue with controllable risks. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
What is Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC)?
TBLC is a bronchoscopic sampling method. It can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia with the support of the anesthesiology department, and airway balloon occlusion can be used as appropriate. Usually, under imaging and fluoroscopic monitoring, the cryoprobe is sent to the target airway for short-term cryofreezing, so that the lung tissue is taken out with the probe to obtain a larger pathological specimen; then, bleeding is evaluated and compression or hemostasis is performed. Postoperative monitoring of respiration and imaging aims to obtain representative tissue with controllable risks. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
How is Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC) performed?
Step 1
How Transbronchial Lung Cryobiopsy (TBLC) is performed
TBLC is a bronchoscopic sampling method. It can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia with the support of the anesthesiology department, and airway balloon occlusion can be used as appropriate. Usually, under imaging and fluoroscopic monitoring, the cryoprobe is sent to the target airway for short-term cryofreezing, so that the lung tissue is taken out with the probe to obtain a larger pathological specimen; then, bleeding is evaluated and compression or hemostasis is performed. Postoperative monitoring of respiration and imaging aims to obtain representative tissue with controllable risks. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Total stay (preoperative evaluation + hospitalization/treatment + postoperative follow-up) is usually 7–14 days, subject to the actual schedule and recovery status.
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What happens after I return home?⌄
We can help coordinate remote follow-up and keep communication open with your care team.