Therapeutic Bronchoscopy

In recent years, several existing advances have taken place in the field of flexible bronchoscopy. Divided into four separate sections Theraputic Broncoscopy presents a clear and succinct discussion of the current clinical role, technical and procedural details, and potential complications of individual flexible bronchoscopy techniques. Although the scope of flexible bronchoscopy has rapidly expanded, the field is still evolving, and there is limited information available through published literature leaving many fundamental questions to remain unanswered. With a great need for evidence-based literature addressing newer developments in bronchoscopy, we have written a text that combines the latest information, combined with expert testimony, derived from clinical experience.

Background. Indications of Flexible Bronchoscopy. Bronchoscope. Accessory Instruments. Setting up a bronchoscopy suite. Fluoroscopy and Radiation safety. Sterilization and Infection control. Care and maintenance of Flexible Bronchoscope. Diagnostic Bronchoscopy Pre-bronchoscopy assessment. Care during bronchoscopy. Post-bronchoscopy care. Airway Examination. Bronchial washing. Bronchial brushing. Protected specimen brushing. Bronchoalveolar lavage. Endobronchial Biopsy. Transbronchial biopsy. Transbronchial needle aspiration. Endobronchial needle aspiration. Peripheral TBNA. Management of common complications during bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy in Special Situations. Intervention Bronchoscopy. Overview of intervention bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopic cryotherapy. Bronchoscopic electrocautry. Laser bronchoscopy. Stent placement. Brachytherapy. Photodynamic therapy. Bronchoscopic balloon dilation. Miscellaneous topics. Role of flexible bronchoscopy for airway foreign bodies. Role of flexible bronchoscopy in hemoptysis. Role of flexible bronchoscopy in HIV-infected patients. Role of flexible bronchoscopy in lung cancer. Role of flexible bronchoscopy in ICU setting. Appendix. Buying bronchoscopy products