title: [Bronchologic examination techniques for verifying abnormalities of the respiratory tract in early childhood].
abstract: With appropriate technique of endoscopy and contrast radiography adapted to the age and the respective problem, specific bronchological examinations in all age groups are feasible. Of all endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis of abnormalities in the upper respiratory tract, the most suitable method is laryngotracheoscopy only with the optic under halothane insufflation anaesthesia with spontaneous respiration maintained. For combined malformations of the septum that are considered problematic in diagnosis, sounding is suggested to determine the location of the tracheoesophageal fistula and color scanning is recommended to prove patency, as well as simultaneous contrast radiography of the two systems. In bronchography the insertion of contrast medium via the elevated orotracheal tube has proved suitable for documentation and for a differentiated demonstration of the abnormality type. In the case of skeleton malformations of the respiratory tract and vessel abnormalities stenosing the bronchial tree, biplanar radiographs in both respiratory phases are imperative.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie, Karl-Marx-Universität Leipzig.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wild
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Diestelhorst
mesh_terms: D001995:Bronchography; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000453:epidemiology; D005859:Germany, East / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Die bronchologischen Untersuchungstechniken bei der Verifizierung der Fehlbildungen des Respirationstraktes im frühen Kindesalter.