[Application of flexible bronchoscopy in postoperative management of lung transplantation].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the application of flexible bronchoscopy in the postoperative management of lung transplantation.


METHODS
Four male patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease received examination with bronchoscope following the unilateral lung transplant for management of airway complications. One patient developed stenosis at tracheal anastomosis 2 months after transplantation and underwent balloon dilatation and endobronchial metallic stent placement.


RESULTS
The 4 patients showed good recovery after transplantation with obviously improved pulmonary function and quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Flexible bronchoscopy provides a valuable means for postoperative management of lung transplantation.
Liu
Jun
J
Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou 510120, China. liujun9707@tom.com
Cui
Fei
F
Cai
Rui-jun
RJ
He
Jian-xing
JX
D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000601:surgery*