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  • Title: [Diagnostic and therapeutic value of fiberbronchoscope for the adult in the children with respiratory diseases].
    Author: Zhu LY, Chen P, Zhou HY.
    Journal: Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao; 2001 Aug 28; 26(4):369-70. PubMed ID: 12536740.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To understand the diagnostic and therapeutic value of fiberbronchoscope for the adult in the children with respiratory diseases. METHODS: The results of diagnostic and therapeutic use in 107 child cases using fiberbronchoscope for adult were analysed. RESULTS: Pathogenic diagnosis was acquired in 107 cases; 17(17/21) cases of bronchial foreign bodies were extracted; 22 cases underwent bronchoalveolar lavage locally. CONCLUSION: Various type of BF of fiberbronchoscope for adult can be used in children at various ages, and to diagnose the child's diseases. Fiberbronchoscope for adult is safe and effective in the removing of foreign body and reliable in the treatment of atelectasis caused by inflammation, post-operation, and aspiration of foreign bodies. Fiberbronchoscope for adult can replace fiberbronchoscope for child unless the latter is used generally.
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