Tracheobronchial clearance after flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy

• Published in: European journal of respiratory diseases Vol. 64; no. 1; p. 3
• Main Authors: Lundgren, R, Grubbström, J, Philipson, K, Haglund, S, Mossberg, B, Camner, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Denmark 01.01.1983
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Bronchi - diagnostic imaging; Bronchi - injuries; Bronchi - physiopathology; Bronchoscopy - adverse effects; Female; Fiber Optic Technology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mucous Membrane; Radionuclide Imaging; Trachea - diagnostic imaging; Trachea - injuries; Trachea - physiopathology

As the tracheobronchial mucosa is vulnerable to mechanical trauma it is important to investigate whether examination with a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (FFB) damages the respiratory mucosa. In 12 subjects, tracheobronchial clearance was measured 1 day before and 1 day after FFB performed under...