International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Diagnostic Value of Flexible fiber Optic Bronchoscopy in the Evaluation of Children with Suspected Airway Foreign Body: A Review
Shyam Madanlal Khandelwal, Rajendra Raghunath Khadke and Abhijit Venkatesh Joshi
Page: 143-147 | Received 20 Aug 2024, Published online: 07 Nov 2024
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Abstract
The diagnosis of airway obstruction in pediatric patients by flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy is an important tool as it decreases the number of negative rigid bronchoscopies. Its role in the exclusion of airway foreign bodies is nearly 100%. A chest CT scan may parallel its role but has its limitations as being a virtual bronchogram and its non availability at select centers. A retrospective study of 124 cases of suspected airway foreign bodies was done. The negative predictive value of a diagnostic bronchoscopy in viewing a foreign body is high and also can guide in finding other causes for the obstruction. It also provides an opportunity for other procedures like tracheobronchial lavage and suctioning of secretions if required.
How to cite this article:
Shyam Madanlal Khandelwal, Rajendra Raghunath Khadke and Abhijit Venkatesh Joshi. Diagnostic Value of Flexible fiber Optic Bronchoscopy in the Evaluation of Children with Suspected Airway Foreign Body: A Review.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.143.147
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.4.143.147