An Experience in Fiberopticbronchoscopy in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Diseases
Yonsei Medical Journal
; : 84-88, 1982.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-81666
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ABSTRACT
We analysed the results of the 521 bronchofiberscopies which was carried out at the Severance Hospital during 1977-1980. The purpose of the bronchofiberscopic procedures were diagnostic in 488 cases (93.8%), therapeutic in 18 cases (3.4%) and follow up observation in 15 cases (2.8%). It's major role is in the diagnosis of lung cancer and the tuberculosis in our hospital. In 190 patients of lung cancer confirmed positive typing was possible in 72.9% by bronchial biopsy, 52.6% by washing cytology. In 48 patient with tuberculosis who was not diagnosed before bronchofiberscopy, tubercle bacilli were found in 20% by AFB smear, 51% by AFB culture and 68.4% by bronchoscopic biopsy. Complications were minimal(1.9%).
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Bronchoscopy
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Fiber Optic Technology
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Lung Diseases
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Lung Neoplasms
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Middle Aged
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
1982
Document type:
Article