Prognostic impact of typical and probable usual interstitial pneumonia pattern in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: is the debate about biopsy a Star Wars saga?

The debate about the benefit of performing a surgical lung biopsy in patients with the probable UIP pattern needs every case to be viewed on an individual basis. This editorial attempts to bring some clarity to treating physicians and confused patients.http://bit.ly/2Qk517r