[ENT-recommendations for tracheobronchoscopy].
BACKGROUND
Tracheobronchoscopy allows endoscopic inspection and management of the tracheobronchial system.


METHODS
The recommendation was developed in 1997 and updated in 2004 and 2009.


RESULTS
The recommendations comment on indications and contra-indications, instruments, anesthesia and complications of endoscopic tracheobronchoscopy.


CONCLUSIONS
Rapid technical advances in endoscopy have led to changes in indications for different procedures, especially as pertains to rigid and flexible endoscopy. The recommendations are designed to provide guidance for ENT and affiliated specialties for choosing and processing instruments and sedation methods.
Schmidt
Horst
H
Westpfalz-Klinikum, HNO, Kaiserslautern. hjschmidt@westpfalz-klinikum.de
Hörmann
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Stasche
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D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D002648:Child; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D000075202:Contraindications; D004867:Equipment Design; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*