title: Interventional pulmonology in the pediatric population.
abstract: Endoscopic airway interventions within pediatric populations vary considerably. Some of this variance may be related to institutional experience, however, may also be limited by operator experience and available equipment. Previous reports of pediatric bronchoscopic interventional procedures have been identified within the surgical literature; however, newer reports have identified other specialties participating in the care of these patients. Here, we will provide a review of the current relevant medical literature, including an evidence-based review of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic treatments within the pediatric population.
authors.affiliation: Section of Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine-Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Gilbert
authors.affiliation: Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: KoPen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Section of Interventional Pulmonology, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Hans J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D055011:Ablation Techniques / Q000379:methods; D058109:Airway Management / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D015272:Pulmonary Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D015607:Stents