Journal of UOEH
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In order to establish treatment of interstitial lung diseases in video assisted thoracoscopic lung biopsy, we retrospectively reviewed our experiences. The present study included 7 patients with a mean age of 46.4, range from 24 to 61, who were treated at our department from 1996 through 1999. They were 5 men and 2 women. ⋯ One patient had lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. No complications occurred. The results indicate that video assisted thoracoscopic lung biopsy is an effective and safe way to diagnose interstitial lung diseases.