Complications of rigid bronchoscopy
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[Rigid bronchoscopy].
Complex airway diseases represent a therapeutic challenge and require multidisciplinary input. Surgery remains the definitive modality. Minimally invasive endobronchial techniques have resulted in symptom control and long-term improvements. The rigid bronchoscope remains the method of choice for the treatment of both benign and malignant central airway obstruction. However, it has limited use i...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Respirology
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1323-7799,1440-1843
DOI: 10.1111/resp.13917