Lung Biopsy Crucial in Diagnosing diffuse developmental disorder of lung in Pediatric Intensive Care
In a recent study published in the Pediatric Pulmonology found the critical role of lung biopsy in diagnosing critical lung conditions in pediatric intensive care units (ICUs). This investigation was conducted between 1995 and 2022 and majorly focused on the diagnostic yield of lung biopsies in 31 critically ill children. This provides valuable insights into the delicate balance between diagnostic necessity and the invasive nature of the procedure.
This study spanned over two decades involved children ranging from newborns to 10.8 years old who underwent lung biopsy in the ICU were examined thoroughly. The criteria for inclusion excluded biopsies conducted in operating rooms and post-mortem cases. Out of the 31 patients, majority (67.7%) were newborns who required invasive mechanical ventilation. Also, 70.9% were placed under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and 89.7% had pulmonary hypertension.
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