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Complete Right Upper Lobe Atelectasis Caused by an Endobronchial Hamartoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Successful Treatment With Rigid Bronchoscopy and Laser. [PDF]

open access: yesRespirol Case Rep
We describe a case of complete right upper lobe atelectasis caused by an endobronchial hamartoma that was initially misdiagnosed on flexible bronchoscopic biopsy and was successfully treated with rigid bronchoscopy and laser therapy. ABSTRACT Endobronchial hamartomas are very rare benign lung tumours that may cause airway obstruction and are frequently
Dodaj M   +4 more
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Three different surgical methods of the special tracheobronchial foreign body (pen cap) in children: Case series

open access: yesSAGE Open Medical Case Reports
We present three novel cases of tracheobronchial foreign bodies (TFBs) in children caused by pen caps. One was removed by the rigid bronchoscopy successfully, the second was removed by rigid bronchoscopy combined with tracheotomy, and the last one was ...
Teng Zhi-Pan, Li Qi, Shen Xiao-Fei
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Distribution characteristics of aerosol microorganisms in bronchoscopy room and the risk assessment of nosocomial infection

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health
ObjectiveA large number of aerosols containing pathogenic microorganisms can be produced during bronchoscopy. The aim of the study is to evaluate the risk of nosocomial infection by pathogenic microorganisms after bronchoscopy.
Wen Zhu   +3 more
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Reevaluating the Role of Bronchoscopy Prior to Bronchial Artery Embolization in Nonintubated Patients With Hemoptysis Due to Bronchiectasis and Chronic Pulmonary InfectionTake-Home Points

open access: yesCHEST Pulmonary
Background: When performing bronchial artery embolization (BAE), identifying the side of bleeding and thereby deciding the side of embolization is crucial for an effective and safe procedure.
Takashi Nishihara, MD   +4 more
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Value of bronchoscopy after computed tomography in the diagnostic work-up of haemoptysis

open access: yesEuropean Clinical Respiratory Journal
Introduction Haemoptysis, a common symptom with a variety of aetiologies, requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach. Computed tomography of the thorax (CT) and bronchoscopy are crucial in this process.
Christian Kildegaard   +5 more
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The effect of music on patient anxiety undergoing bronchoscopy: a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesBMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Bronchoscopy is a fundamental diagnostic and therapeutic examination with rare complications which is often associated to anxiety and discomfort.
Kacem Amani   +11 more
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Comparison of acid-fast stain and culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pre- and post-bronchoscopy sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage in HIV-infected patients with atypical chest X-ray in Ethiopia

open access: yesAnnals of Thoracic Medicine, 2007
Background : Smear-negative tuberculosis occurs more frequently in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients than in non-HIV-infected patients.
Aderaye Getachew   +4 more
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