Flexible Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy in Pediatric Practice

ABSTRACT

Flexible fiberopticbronchoscopy a vital diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for assessing the airway. Its logistics, clinical indicationsand utility need to be elucidated in pediatric context. Pediatric flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy is useful for diagnosis of airwayanomalies, bronchoalveolar lavage for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and interventions like foreign body removal. Newer ultra-thin bronchoscopes can be used to perform this procedure in children of all ages. Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy is a valuablediagnostic and therapeutic tool in the hands of skilled personnel when used judiciously