Abstract
Bronchoscopy is the detailed examination of the trachea and bronchi with a specialized rigid or flexible endoscope. Both modalities offer their respective advantages and disadvantages. Flexible bronchoscopy is often used for diagnostic purposes and interventional techniques continue to evolve. Rigid bronchoscopy remains an integral tool for perioperative laryngeal and tracheal assessment and should be available for foreign body removal. The decision to perform a rigid or flexible bronchoscope is case and surgeon-dependent. A skilled airway endoscopist is well versed in both techniques.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery, Third Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 307-329 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031075247 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031075230 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Airway foreign body
- Bronchoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Rigid bronchoscopy
- Tracheomalacia