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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is the visualization of the lower airways using a
flexible or rigid endoscope.
Bronchoscopy is often performed for diagnostic purposes (diagnosis of
tumor, bleeding, infection, or trauma). It is also useful in the
treatment of airway obstruction by tumors or foreign bodies, for
removal of secretions and as an assistive technique in difficult
intubation of the trachea. During bronchoscopy often an important
diagnostic procedure called bronchioalveolar lavage is performed.
There are two types of brochoscopes: flexible (fiberoptic) and rigid.
Flexible bronchoscopy is often performed under local anesthesia with
the patient awake. Rigid bronchoscopes may be employed to remove
foreign bodies or to place stents. Such procedures are usually done
under general anesthesia.
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