Main description:

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a clinician to examine the airways by placing a thin tube-like instrument through the nose or mouth and down into the lungs. The tube sends pictures back to a video screen or camera. The procedure can be either diagnostic, to diagnose lung disease, or therapeutic to treat some lung conditions.

This atlas is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions using fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Beginning with an introduction to the history and application of the procedure, and discussion on normal and abnormal patterns of bronchial anatomy, the following sections present X-Ray, CT and bronchoscopic pictures of numerous cases encountered by the author. Each case is described in detail, highlighting possible complications and contraindications. A separate chapter is dedicated to paediatric bronchoscopy.

A set of case studies on brochoscopic findings in benign and malignant pulmonary diseases has been included to help clinicians apply their knowledge.

Key points

Practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases using fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Presents numerous cases seen by the author
Case studies of benign and malignant pulmonary diseases enhance learning
Includes more than 450 X-Rays, CT images and bronchoscopic pictures

Contents:

History of Bronchoscopy
Normal Bronchial Anatomy and Nomenclature
Abnormal Patterns of Bronchial Anatomy
Machine and Instrumentation
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Fiberoptic Bronchoscopes and Other Accessories
Indications and Contraindications for Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Prerequisites for Performing Bronchoscopy
Topical Anesthesia
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Procedure
Specimen Collection
Staging of Bronchogenic Carcinoma by Bronchoscopy
Complications
Bronchoscopy-induced Hemorrhage
Pediatric Bronchoscopy
Advances in Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Case Reports-Bronchoscopic Findings in Benign Pulmonary Diseases
Case Reports-Bronchoscopic Findings in Malignant Pulmonary Diseases