Open lung biopsy for diffuse parenchymal lung disease in children.
- Author:
Chan PW
;
Ramanujam TM
;
Goh AY
;
Lum LC
;
Debruyne JA
;
Chan L
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
*Biopsy;
Lung/*pathology;
Lung Diseases/*pathology;
Scleroderma, Diffuse
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2003;58(5):636-640
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:Malay
-
Abstract:
An open lung biopsy was performed in 12 children with diffuse parenchymal lung disease. A definitive histopathological diagnosis was obtained from all procedures but determined treatment options in only 10 children (83%). Three (25%) children were ventilated for respiratory failure prior to the procedure. Four (44%) of the other 9 children required ventilatory support after the procedure. Three (25%) children developed post-op pneumothorax that resolved fully with chest tube drainage. There were no deaths as a direct result of the procedure. Open lung biopsy is useful in providing a definitive diagnosis in children with diffuse parenchymal lung disease and determining treatment in the majority of cases. The procedure was well-tolerated with minimal complications.
