Fiberoptic bronchoscopy for intraoperative localization of endobronchial lesions and foreign bodies.
The use of the fiberoptic bronchoscope for pinpointing a lesion during the course of surgical endobronchial extraction is described. Two cases are outlined: removal of a retained foreign body; and excision of a pedunculated bronchial tumor. The use of a bronchoscope as an aid during thoracotomy for bronchial lesions is emphasized.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000293:Adolescent; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography