Role of Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy in the Diagnosis of Various Lung Diseases
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Fiber optic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a safe and useful diagnostic tool for the management of the pulmonary diseases. Objectives: To assess the role of FOB in the diagnosis of various lung diseases. Materials and methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the at a tertiary care institute of North India over a period one year (Jan-Dec 2010). Data was collected from hospital record regarding age, clinical presentation, diagnostic procedure and outcome. The study was carried out on 157 patients suspected to have pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, lung cancer or sarcoidosis. All the patients were subjected to FOB. Results: There were total 157 cases included in the study and subjected to FOB. Majority (59.87%) were males, the mean age was 50 years with range from 21-80 years. The overall diagnostic yield of FOB was 61.14%. Conclusion: FOB can be successfully employed for the diagnosis of lung diseases, including malignancies and granulomatous lesions. Routine flexible bronchoscopy technique continues to have a good diagnostic yield in current clinical practice in various lung diseases.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Harjinder Singh1, *Dr. Surinder Pal Singh2, Dr,Satinder Pal Singh3, Shandhra Ramana4, Shanmati. S. Pandian, Dr.Vinay Bhagat6
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