Fiberoptic bronchoendoscopic examination in patients with haemoptysis and normal chest roentgenogram.
The role of flexible fiberoptic bronchoendoscopic (FOB) examination was evaluated in a retrospective analysis in 155 patients with unexplained haemoptysis and normal chest skiagrams. The procedure was helpful in reaching a specific diagnosis in 11 (7.1%) patients, 4 of whom revealed mycobacteria in bronchial secretions and 7 had neoplastic lesions. In another 68 (43.9%) cases only non-specific findings like inflammation were found, but the site of abnormality could be localized. We recommend the use of FOB in the routine assessment of haemoptysis.
Jindal
S K
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Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Gilhotra
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Behera
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000382:microbiology