Bronchoscopy (rigid)
Visualisation of the airways with a rigid bronchoscope (camera) for diagnosis, biopsy or to treat local pathology
- Speciality ENT, Thoracic
- Urgency elective, urgent, emergency
- Duration 15 to 45 min
- Blood Loss minimal
- Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Gas Induction
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
- Full Recovery 1 to 3 days
- created by Dr Taija Nicoli
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