Bronchoscopy in Children.
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2014-04
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Bronchoscopy signifies the instrumentation of the airway with a bronchoscope to visualize the airway beyond the scope of a
laryngoscope, for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Pediatric bronchoscopy includes two endoscopic techniques, flexible
and rigid bronchoscopy. This article presents an overview of bronchoscopy in the pediatric population with respect to its
indications, utility and contraindications.
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Bronchoscopy, pediatric bronchoscopy, airway, indications, flexible, rigid, hypoxia
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Sharma Sudivya. Bronchoscopy in Children. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Apr; 24(11): 1081-1084.