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fiberoptic bronchoscopy |
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bronchoscopy /bron·chos·co·py/ (brong-kos´kah-pe) examination of the bronchi through a bronchoscope. fiberoptic bronchoscopy bronchofibroscopy. fiberoptic bronchoscopy [-op′tik] Etymology: L, fibra + Gk, optikos, sight the visual examination of the tracheobronchial tree through a fiberoptic bronchoscope. Also called bronchofibroscopy. See also bronchoscopy, fiberoptics. bronchoscopy inspection of the interior of the tracheobronchial tree through a bronchoscope. Bronchoscopy is used as a diagnostic aid and therapeutically. As an aid to diagnosis the bronchoscope allows for visualization of the bronchial mucosa and removal of tissue for biopsy. Bronchial washings and collection of secretions are done at the time of bronchoscopy to obtain samples for culture and cytological examination. Therapeutically, the bronchoscope permits removal of foreign bodies that have been aspirated into the bronchial tree. fiberoptic bronchoscopy bronchofiberoscopy. fiberoptic bronchoscopy See Bronchoscopy, Bronchial brushings, Bronchial washings. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Fiberoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated a bronchial tumor with subtotal occlusion of the right main bronchus. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy showed no endobronchial lesions, and bronchial curetting and washing were negative for malignant cells. Hemodynamic effects of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy performed under topical anesthesia. |
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