Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy continues to be an important tool in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease. This article reviews the history, technology, methodology, applications, and complications of this diagnostic tool.
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000758:Anesthesia; D001706:Biopsy; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D012137:Respiratory System; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D003074:Solitary Pulmonary Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis