In vivo confocal laser endomicroscopy in diagnosis of disseminated lung diseases (review and own data)

Abstract

Confocal laser endomicroscopy is a new method of in vivo diagnosis of respiratory tract and alveoli at the microscopic level. Currently, the world is learning this method and the possibility of its use in the diagnosis of various pathological processes of the respiratory system, in particular of disseminated lung diseases. Due to the fact that this technology is available in a limited number of specialized centers, there is a need of systematization of the acquired knowledge for practical application. This article describes the main problems of this region, are considered and structured research and own observations concerning the study of the use of confocal laser endomicroscopy in the diagnosis of disseminated lung diseases, discussed further prospects of using the method.