Table 3 Complications during cryobiopsy using a two-scope technique for PPLs (N = 139)
Complication | Conventional biopsy | Cryobiopsy |
|---|---|---|
Pneumothorax | 0 | 2 (1.4%) |
Bleeding | ||
 Mild | 0 | 59 (42.4%) |
 Moderate | 0 | 25 (18.0%) |
 Severe/life-threatening | 0 | 0 (0%) |
Asthma attack | 0 | 1 (0.7%) |
Hypoxemia | 0 | 3 (2.2%) |