Abstract
Bronchoscopy refers to examination of the tracheobronchial tree via a rigid or flexible bronchoscope. This chapter will review both diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, with a focus on the available technology and procedural techniques used to diagnose and treat a variety of lung diseases. As 'Bronchoscopy: Regular and Interventional' is a topic for which textbooks are available, the reader is encouraged to explore the relevant literature, with some pertinent references listed in the further reading section.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine, Four-Volume Set |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 305-313 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123708793 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Argon plasma coagulation
- Autofluorescence bronchoscopy
- Brachytherapy
- Bronchial biopsy
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Bronchoscopy
- Cryotherapy
- Electrocautery
- Endobronchial ultrasound
- Interventional pulmonology
- Stent
- Transbronchial needle aspiration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)