A new role of bronchofibrescope in the removal of unusual intrapleural foreign bodies.
Successful removal of unusual intrapleural foreign bodies (surgical blades) by means of a bronchofibrescope (BFS) passed through the thoracostomy tube tract is reported. The potential role for the use of the fibreoptic bronchoscope for this purpose is emphasized.
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh.
Reyazuddin
Ansari
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D000328:Adult; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010994:Pleura; D013525:Surgical Instruments