Forceps Biopsy Versus Cryo-biopsy in the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Lung Cancer focused on measuring bronchoscope, cryo-biopsy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- severe uncorrected hypoxemia despite supplemental oxygen treatment
- unstable angina
- uncontrolled arrhythmias,
- severe hypercarbia,
- unstable cervical spine.
- Coagulopathy that cannot be reversed
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation
- Severe Illness
- old age
- malnutrition
- Patient who refused to have a bronchoscopy performed
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients' histories, including age, sex, and smoking status, were documented for all participants in the trial Clinical examination and medical history Complete blood count, serum creatinine, liver enzymes, INR, bleeding time, and clotting time are all routine laboratory tests Plain chest X-ray and chest computed tomography were used in the radiological workup* Arterial blood gas on room air. bronchoscopy and biopsy taking with forceps and cryobiopsy
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Sites / Locations
- Benha University Hospital- Chest Department
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
bronchoscope ,forceps,cryo-biopsy
biopies were taken from the lung mass using forceps and cryo-biopsy to evalute diagnostic yield of cryo-biosy versus forceps in the diagnosis of lung cancer