[Selection of bronchoscope type for removal of foreign bodies from the lower respiratory tract based on personal experience]

Wiad Lek. 2000;53(11-12):623-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

32 patients, in whom bronchoscopy was performed due to the removal of foreign body from the lower respiratory tract were described. Age of the patients clinical symptoms and a time lapse between aspiration and removal of foreign body from the lover respiratory tract and localization of foreign body in the particular bronchus were analysed. We conclude, that rigid bronchoscopy is still more useful and safe method of foreign body removing from the lower respiratory tract.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bronchi*
  • Bronchoscopes*
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged