The introduction of the flexible bronchoscope by Dr. Ikeda in 1968 revolutionized bronchoscopy around the world. Initially, bronchoscopy was performed by surgical specialists with a rigid scope only in highly specialized centers, and the main indication was for therapeutic purposes. In the 1970s, flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) was learned by pulmonologists and surgical specialists and p...

We describe a case of extramedullary tracheal plasmacytoma that was incidentally discovered in a 73-year-old man on a PET scan performed for assessing the extent of colon cancer. CT scan showed the tumor; multiplanar reformation coupled with virtual bronchoscopy allowed proper treatment planning. The tracheal tumor was resected during rigid bronchoscopy. Relevant investigations excluded multipl...

Pseudomembranous necrotizing tracheitis is a rare cause of life-threatening central airway obstruction. Patients present with hoarseness, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, stridor, and occasionally with respiratory failure. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, and should be confirmed with a comprehensive bronchoscopy and biopsy. For patients with signs and symptoms of airway obstruction, a the...

Foreign bodies lodged in the bronchial tree are normally retrieved by bronchoscopy, but if this fails then thoracotomy is necessary. The case history is presented of a patient who had inhaled a dental post which could not be retrieved either by flexible or rigid bronchoscopy. Using biplane screening and intravascular retrieval devices introduced via an endotracheal tube, the dental post was rem...

Objective: The aim of this study is to report chest diseases hospital experience with foreign body aspiration in pediatric age group.
 Methods: We conducted a retrospective review the data all patients <18 years who underwent flexible and rigid bronchoscopy for suspected aspiration. Data was collected from national tertiary center Kuwait 2009 until 2015. A total 901 Foreign identified 4...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Observed complications during rigid bronchoscopy, including hypercarbia and hypoxemia, prompted us to assess how well rigid bronchoscopes serve as an airway device. We performed computer-aided design flow analysis of pediatric rigid bronchoscopes to gain insight into flow dynamics. STUDY DESIGN We made accurate three-dimensional computer models of pediatric rigid broncho...

Aim: To determine the frequency and types of airways foreign body in children undergoing bronchoscopy. Study Design: Cross-sectional/descriptive study Place Duration Study: Department ENT, Sheikh Zayed University Medical College Khost Province Afghanistan from 1st January 2018 to 31st March 2021. Methodology: Ninety patients both genders aged between 6 months 15 years were enrolled. Patient’s d...