Bronchoscopy in Thoracic Patients: An Emphasis on Postthoracotomy Bronchoscopy

Editors:

Jerrod Keith B.A.
Medical Student

Kemp Kernstine, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery

The University of Iowa

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
First Published: May 2003
Last Revised: May 2003

Table of Contents

• History
• Rigid vs Flexible Bronchoscopes
• Bronchoscopy Indications
• Contraindications and Risks
• Patient Preparation
• Flexible Bronchoscopy Procedure
• Complications
• The Role of Bronchoscopy in the Prevention of Common Postthoractomy Pulmonary Complications
• Conclusions
• References
• Bronchoscopy Protocol