Rigid Bronchoscopy: Indications and Techniques
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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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عنوان ژورنال: Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1522-2942
DOI: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2012.03.001