Bronchoscopy (rigid)

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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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Specialities

ENT
Thoracic

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