Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 306-312, August 2004

When to do a flexible bronchoscopy

Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK

Abstract 

Flexible bronchoscopy is an important investigation in paediatric respiratory medicine, allowing diagnostic tests to be performed in the lower airways. It is also being increasingly used for therapeutic manoeuvres and has improved our understanding of diseases such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. This article highlights the indications for performing flexible bronchoscopy in children. It also discusses techniques of lavage, brushings and biopsy, including potential complications of these procedures.

Keywords:  Flexible bronchoscopy, Children

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PII: S0957-5839(04)00046-6

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2004.04.011

Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 4 , Pages 306-312, August 2004

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