Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy and accessory techniques

Rev Port Pneumol. 2012 Mar-Apr;18(2):99-106. doi: 10.1016/j.rppneu.2012.01.003. Epub 2012 Feb 7.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

We reviewed the most important diagnostic procedures implemented by means of flexible bronchoscopy, including bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushing and biopsy, transbronchial lung biopsy and transbronchial needle aspiration. We reviewed the tools, techniques and potential complications of this examination.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / instrumentation
  • Biopsy / methods
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / instrumentation
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage / instrumentation
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage / methods
  • Bronchoscopes* / adverse effects
  • Bronchoscopy / adverse effects
  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans