BACKGROUND Endobronchial biopsies are an important tool for the study of airway remodeling in children. We aimed to evaluate the impact of performing endobronchial biopsies as a part of fiberoptic bronchoscopy on the length of the procedure. METHODS Clinically indicated fiberoptic bronchoscopy at which endobronchial biopsy was attempted as a part of a research protocol was performed in 40 chi...

A case of localized tracheobronchial primary amyloidosis masquerading as "bronchial asthma" is presented. Computed tomography of the chest and fiberoptic bronchoscopy image are included. Tracheobronchial primary amyloidosis is a rare, but potentially curable cause of airway obstruction mimicking asthma.

INTRODUCTION Patients with deep neck infections present challenging airways for an anesthesiologist. Patients with Ludwig's angina may die as a result of the inability to effectively manage the airway. CASE PRESENTATION Here we discuss the anesthetic management with fiberoptic intubation of a 45-year-old man with Ludwig's angina scheduled for emergency drainage. CONCLUSION Awake fiberoptic ...

OBJECTIVE To review the safety, indications, complications of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopies performed at university teaching hospital, and to correlate the bronchoscopic findings with radiology, histology, and history of smoking. METHODS A total of 124 consecutive flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopies were reviewed in the last 3 years. A special form that contains personal data, indications...

STUDY OBJECTIVES To determine whether routine scheduling of surveillance flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is warranted within 2 to 3 months after silicone stent insertion for central airway obstruction. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING University medical center. PATIENTS All patients with silicone stents placed for benign or malignant tracheobronchial obstruction during a 3-year...

Background: Endobronchial foreign bodies (EFBs) are rare in children over the age of three. Case presentation: Two school-age had EFBs due to accidental inhalation metal-containing mouth. In case 1, CT showed a needle-like body at entrance right upper lobe bronchus, and 2, it was found posterior basal segment lower lobe. The EFB 1 successfully removed by rigid bronchoscopy. not accessible via f...