title: Tracheobronchoscopy.
abstract: Fiberoptic tracheobronchoscopy is a safe and rewarding technique for the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of respiratory tract diseases. A nomenclature system has recently been developed that allows the systematic identification of canine endobronchial anatomy during bronchoscopy. This system results in an improved ability to communicate bronchoscopic findings and provides a basis for performing a thorough bronchoscopic examination. Complications of tracheobronchoscopy are uncommon, but patients must be carefully monitored during the procedure because complications may be severe and life-threatening when they occur. Special techniques enhance the diagnostic spectrum of bronchoscopy and include brush cytology, forceps biopsy, bacterial culture, transbronchial lung biopsy, transbronchial needle aspiration, and bronchoalveolar lavage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roudebush
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology