This procedure may be performed under local ... In addition to the contraindications for rigid or flexible bronchoscopy, cryotherapy is contraindicated in patients with life-threatening airway ...

Particularly in the case of foreign bodies or for interventional procedures such as tumor ablation or stent implant, the rigid bronchoscope has gained a reputation as the gold standard.

Rigid bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure that is utilized to visualize the oropharynx, larynx, vocal cords, and tracheal bronchial tree. It is performed for both the diagnosis and treatment of ...

A bronchoscopy is a medical procedure that allows healthcare providers to look inside your airways and lungs using a bronchoscope—a thin and flexible tube with a small camera. A pulmonologist (a ...

Li, Dongyu Li, Zaishan Li, Shaolei Zhang, Hongbing Yao, Siqing Li, Yi and Chen, Jun 2022. Development and Validation of a Prediction Model for Positive Findings of Preoperative Flexible Bronchoscopy ...