FIBROBRONCHOSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG DISEASES
Journal Title: Pulmonologija ir alergologija - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Vytautas Ankudavičius, Skaidrius Miliauskas
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