FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG DISEASES

  • Vytautas Ankudavučius
  • Skaidrius Miliauskas
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37499/PIA.191
Keywords: flexible bronchoscopy, diagnostic yield, endobronchial biopsy, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushing

Abstract

Flexible bronchoscopy is an endoscopic method, which visually identified abnormalities within the airway, mucosa of trachea and bronchi. Since the 1970s, flexible bronchoscopy has begun to be widely used in clinical practice around the world. Nowadays, it is an extremely modern and safe instrumental tool, which allows to diagnose lung diseases.

Author Biographies

Vytautas Ankudavučius

Department of Pulmonology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Skaidrius Miliauskas

Department of Pulmonology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

How to Cite
1.
Ankudavučius V, Miliauskas S. FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG DISEASES [Internet]. PIA 2018 May;2(1):8-12.[cited 2024 Nov. 25 ] Available from: http://pia.pulmoalerg.lt/index.php/PIA/article/view/191
Issue
Vol 2 No 1 (2018): Pulmonology and Allergology
Section
Pulmonology and allergology